VOL . 43 • ISS . 10

September 6 , 2024

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lug fishing is one of the most effective ways to catch large predatory fish . Lyman Lures are designed to mimic a wounded baitfish to entice a wide variety of species to strike . They are available in a variety of colors to match the

Anglers Melissa Pitchford , from Lodi , and Amy Marlan , from Nipomo , jumped at the chance to hunt for Albacore aboard the New Captain Pete . They launched out of Half Moon Bay and headed out on the first Albacore trip aboard the vessel in 13 years with Captain Melynda Dodds . Experienced bluefin tuna crew member , Meghan Fox , set up the trolling gear and organized the anglers into teams . One team manned the trolling rods , while others fished jigs and bait on the slide . Each time they found a school they hooked up !

Photo Courtesy of Amy Marlan

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The content of this publication are for the general information , convenience and entertainment of the reader . Neither Fish Sniffer nor any of its principals , staff or incidental damages , or inconvenience incurred or experienced , related to these contents , and do not warrant their accuracy or reliability . baitfish of any water you are fishing . Choosing the right size and color is the most challenging part of making your fishing trip a successful one . Knowing your waters and what kind of bait fish are in the lake is very important . If you are fishing a lake that has rainbow trout , brown trout , and kokanee , and you want to target the browns , the 3 ” Kokanee pattern would be a good choice since that ’ s going to be what the brown trout will be primarily eating . If you ’ re going to fish the world renowned Pyramid Lake for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout , the 4 ” Cui-Ui would be your best choice . Lyman Lures are available in three sizes ; 2 ”, 3 ”, and 4 ”, with and without rattle . Speed is one of the most important factors to getting the optimum action out of your plug . The 2 ” Lyman ’ s run best between 1.5 to 2 mph . The 3 ” size runs best at 2-3 mph and the 4 ” Lyman runs best at 2.5 to 4mph . The 2 ” and 3 ” plugs come rigged with a swivel and an octopus hook . The 4 ” Lyman also comes with a swivel and an octopus hook with two different spots to put the hooks , giving you options for rigging . Depending on what you ’ re fishing for , you may want to run two treble hooks or just one . If you ’ re catching and releasing , you may want to choose one single barbless siwash hook . Some fish aim for the head of the baitfish , so running a hook in the position closest to the head of the Lyman would be a good choice . Experiment to find what works best for you . When attaching the Lyman to your fishing line , a duo snap or a rapala knot works better than a swivel , allowing the plug to move in the water freely . The 3 ” Lyman is the newest size to the lineup . It ’ s been redesigned to mimic the older wooden Lyman ’ s . The 2 ” and 4 ” plugs have molded eyes and scale patterns on their sides . The new 3 ” is all smooth with a flat eye and has the same buoyancy as the old wooden ones . They come in 8 amazing fish catching colors . Lyman Lures catch a wide variety of game fish , including salmon , all species of trout , and bass . I ’ ve even caught halibut on them . Plugs are primarily a trolling lure and few know that you can also cast and retrieve them . Lyman plugs dive down anywhere from 4 ’ -10 ’ on their own , depending on what size you ’ re using and the speed of your retrieve . They can be fished by themselves or with a dodger or flasher or even a set of pop gear . Add your favorite gel scent to your Lyman so it looks , smells , and tastes like the bait fish you ’ re trying to imitate . For more information , go to www . lymanlures . com

Catch Huge Cutthroat at Pyramid Lake !

Lyman Lures feature uneven weight distribution that creates a fierce darting action the simulates the action of wounded baitfish .

Check out the New 3 INCH LYMAN !

Available in 8 colors . Lyman Lures are now available in 2 inch , 3 inch and 4 inch models

See the new Tui Chub and Bleeding Black Dot Frog colors developed especially for Pyramid Lake

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Pyramid Lake Opens October 1st !

Red Dot

Disco

Red Dot Frog

Lymanator

Brown Trout

Find these Lyman Lures at the following dealers :

Mark Fore & Strike Reno ( 775 ) 322-9559

Will Fish Tackle Auburn ( 530 ) 887-0839

Pyramid Lake Lodge Pyramid Lake ( 775 ) 476-0400

Pyramid Lake Marina Pyramid Lake ( 775 ) 476-0700

Bleeding Black Dot Frog

Mountain Hardware Truckee ( 530 ) 587-4844 Blairsden ( 530 ) 836-2589

Frontier Liqour & Sporting Goods Fallon NV ( 775 ) 423-2715

Mono Village Bridgeport ( 760 ) 932-7071

Twin Lakes Resort Bridgeport ( 760 ) 932-7751

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By Cory Kellar

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