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#10163

El Rey (User)

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Truckee Report...cough, cough 18 Years, 1 Month ago

I thought I'd escape the valley heat and smoke and head to higher ground. That didn't help. It was marginally cooler, but the smoke from the Foresthill and Blue Canyon fires was blown right over the pass and filled the Tahoe/Truckee basins...gasp. To add insult to injury, I-80 construction is in full swing with miles of single-lane traffic moving at 10 mph behind big rigs. But I made it up there, and I was determined to fish.

This was the good part. Upon earlier advice here, and being quite partial to dryfly fishing, I fished from 5:00 until about 8:00. Good timing, because the caddis were out and sporadically falling victim to the trout. I managed 6 hook-ups and several missed grabs on a #14 EH Caddis, landing only 3, mostly hefty 14"ers. Most were caught in a short span about 7:00. And this was all in the popular area off of Glenshire Rd. After years of futility, I'm finally having some success on that river--maybe I am learning a thing or two.

Hope the smoke clears next week, because I'd like to try it again, or maybe the LT, too. Can't do much about Caltrans, though.

Cheers,
El Rey

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#10173

CyberFly (User)

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cough, cough...update 18 Years, 1 Month ago

El Rey----Today at 10:55 the smoke is still hanging here; maybe thicker than when you visited last. When on the water, most especially while in a ravine/canyon area there is less smoke; making matters a bit more bearable. I've proffered to clients who have inquired about the smoke in the area the option to reschedule.

Geez, don't come here, the fly fishing is terrible..............

Frank R Pisciotta

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I love talking fly-fishing. So, if you want some info on fly angling my "home waters" in the Truckee area, do not hesitate to contact me off the board; whether by phone (530-587-7333) or e-mail (cyberfly@cyberfly.com). Please be patient relative to a quick reply; most especially during May-October.

My latest crusade is limiting undo fly fishing guide impact on the Little Truckee River. This small venue is being abused my commericial guiding interests. Consequently the fishery is being abused, IMO, most especially by guides to the detriment of the fishery. Moderation is the key in usage.

During the last two seasons I've diplomatically mentioned to many guides that they should coordinate with others guides so that they minimize impact...it has been to no avail. Some entities are more guilty than others; weather independent or "stabled" (outfitter or fly shop). So I've just started taking this public. Any civil suggestions/comments on limiting guide impact would be appreciated.

For my complete bio go to www.cyberlfy.com; then click-on my photo.

NOW FOR THE SPAM!!

Simply, I'm a fly fishing junkie. In 1984, in order to justify my addiction, I started Thy Rod & Staff in Truckee; the longest existing, fly fishing guide service in the Tahoe area and possibly one of the longest in California. I'm an independent; so the "buck stops with me". I tailor trips to the specific desires and skill levels of the client; no "my way or the highway" guiding.

Simply, experience counts folks! 2009 will be my 26th year exclusively as a professional fly fishing guide in Truckee. As long as I enjoying the interaction with other passionate fly anglers and/or those new to the sport; my service will continue into the future. I also "host" fly fishing club outings.

Encouraged by clients & family I started the Reel School of Fly Fishing in 1996. There are scheduled one & two-day clinics through-out the "general" season; entailing a maximum 3-to-1 attendee-to-instructor ratio. Now, since the season if open year-round; I have a scheduled snow-shoe/fly fishing group-outing during March.

Again in 2010 I will be "hosting" two groups at a private lodge in Chilean Patagonia; located 2+hours from Coyhaique, Chile. The lodge accommodates six (6) fly anglers only. It is located in an isolated river valley (40 minute jet-boat ride down river...no roads). From my past experience in this area, I'm guessing it is like Montana was 50-60 years ago....far-far-away from the "real world". Inquire for specifics, I will be going there every year. I've arranged with the lodge for some incredible pricing for two "hosted" weeks in 2010. Also I can arrange other stays and special pricing...contact me.

Tight Lines-----*

Frank R. Pisciotta

aka....CyberFly!!

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#10225

Huck (User)

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Re:cough, cough...update 18 Years, 1 Month ago
Yeah, those bugs just hate smoke. Was up Sunday but didn't get to fish. I was doing my Tahoe Donner defensible space thing. 5 hr with a chain saw... The beer tasted good afterward though...

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flyMonkey (User)

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Re:Truckee Report...cough, cough 18 Years, 1 Month ago
I was there on Saturday evening and all day Sunday. Smoke wasn't an issue at all. I mean, it was there, but wasn't a nuisance. I was able to land 8 or more healthy fish over the 1.125 days. Lost more than I can count. Good times!

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