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Monday June 27, 2005
Finally, its starting to warm up around here. I may be able to say that winter is over. The water temps are creeping up a bit even though there is still a fair amount of snow in the higher elevations. Drakes were sighted down around Reno early last week and a few were seen in the Truckee Area. These bugs make for some pretty cool fishing when you find the fish on them. I have a feeling that the water people will jack up the flows for the holiday weekend and that may change that situation on the Truckee.

The flows are up on the Little Truckee between Boca and Stampede around 140cfs last time I looked. This has made the fishing there a little better as well. The smaller creeks are all looking good although, still a little cool.

High Country Lakes and Streams*

Check with the Forest Service for any specific areas some still are snow bound. The Truckee Office number is 530-587-3558.

Truckee **to*** The Truckee was on and off last week. We're starting to get temps into the mid fifties. There is a good hatch of PMD's and Yellow Stone's during the last couple of hours. The drakes have also been spotted, although, the fish do not seem too interested at this time. That will change. For dry fly action try: Parachute Adams14-10, Stimulator 10-6, Elk Hair Caddis 14-10, Drakes 10, Quigley Cripples 14-10, and PMD's. For nymphs try: Copper John 14-10, Hairsear 14-12, Flashback PT 14-10, Princes 10, Drake nymphs 10-8, Little Yellow stones 14-12, Golden Stones 10-6, and Woolly Buggers 10-6.

Little Truckee River *** The flows between Boca and Stampede have been raised and its fishing pretty well. Nice mid-day hatches of PMD's and Drakes. The fish here are educated but catchable. Be stealth and make good presentations. For dries: PMD's 16-14, BWO's 18-16, cripples 18-16, Sparkle Duns 18-16, Spinners 18-14, Drakes 10, Parachute Adams 18-10, Griffiths Gnat 20-18, and Palamino Midge 22-20. For nymphs try: Haresear 18-14, PT's 20-10, HBI's 16-14, Birdsnest 18-16, Prince 10, Drakes 10 and Brassies 20-16.

The Little Truckee above Hwy 89 is coming into shape as well and work prospecting with a dry and a dropper.

Prosser ***, Boca **, and Stampede **

I don't have many reports from these areas mostly I have been on the rivers. The reservoirs should not be overlooked they can have some fantastic fishing right from shore. For dries try: Martis Midge 16-14, Griffiths Gnat 16-14, Parachut Adams 16-12, Spinners 16-14, Cripples 16-12, and Ants 10. For nymphs and Streamers try: Haresears 14-12, PT's 14-12, Brassie 14-12, Midge Pupa 16-12, Copper Johns 16-12, Clouser Minnows 10-6, and Woolly Buggers 10-6.

See you on the river,

Brian