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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/28/2009 08:28 PM Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/28/2009 08:30 PM
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report for September 28, 2009

Fall is upon us and the fishing has been hot. Lake Alpine has been producing some beautiful rainbows this past week. Bait casters should try Gulp Power Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Floating Power Eggs, Gulp Night-crawlers, inflated night crawlers, and salmon eggs on a 24" to 30" leader using a sliding sinker. Lure casters should try Kastmaster's, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails. Trollers should try the new Wild Thing from Crystal Basin Tackle, this.....
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has been the hot trolling flasher, Apex, Needlefish, Glo Bugs, Triple Teazers, Radical Glow spinners, and Wedding Rings behind a small dodger tipped either with a night crawler or a Gulp Night crawler. You must troll slow, 1 to 1.2 mph. Fly fishermen have been catching some exceptional fish using sparrow nymphs, woolly buggers, stone fly nymphs, ants, adams, mosquito's, stimulator's and bead head nymphs. Try using a sinking, or intermediate sink fly lines for better success using wet flies.

Spicer Lake has been better this past week. It has not been red hot but fishermen have been catching fish consistently all day. Trollers have had success using the Wild Thing, Apex, Needlefish, Triple Teazers, Glo Bugs, Rapala's, Wedding Rings and using just a flasher/night crawler combo. The fish have been located at about 40 feet. Bait fishermen have been using Gulp Power Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Floating Power Eggs, Crickets, Night crawlers, and Gulp Night crawlers. Lure casters should try Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, and Rapalas. Fly fishermen should try ants, adams, stimulator's, hoppers, and woolly buggers late evening or early morning.

The North Fork of the Stanislaus has been in excellent condition. To find out what the flows are by going to www.dreamflows.com. Fishermen should try split-shotting night crawlers, crickets, salmon eggs, Gulp Power Eggs, and Floating Power Eggs on a 15" to 20" leader. Lure fishermen should try Rapala's, Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tail's, and Kastmasters. Fly casters should try stimulator's, parachute adams, adams, ants, royal wulff, woolly buggers, and bead head nymphs.

Beaver Creek is low and tough to fish with bait. Lure casters should try Panther Martin's, Rooster Tails, and small Kastmasters. Fly fishermen should try small humpy's, small stimulator's, royal coachman, ants, adams, pale evening and pale morning dun,caddis, and bead head nymphs.

White Pines has still not been planted due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services putting a hold on planting as of right now. No word as to when it will be planted.
There are still some nice Bass and Bluegill that are very plentiful in White Pines.

Highland Lakes and the Mokelumne River have been doing excellent and is beautiful this time of year.

Mosquito Lake has slowed but fishermen are still catching limits. Fly fishermen should try woolly buggers, ants, gnats, mosquito's, adams, and bead head nymphs. Bait casters should try using floating Power Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Gulp Eggs, inflated night crawlers, crickets, and salmon eggs on a 30" leader, and a sliding sinker. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin's, and Rooster Tails.

The East Fork of the Carson has been HOT. They recently planted this section with a load of trophy sized fish.


Campgrounds at Sourgrass is now open. Camping is also available at Big Trees State Park and Golden Pines just beyond Big Trees on Highway 4. You can contact Big Trees State Park at 209-795-2334 or visit their website at http://www.sierra.parks.stte.ca.us/cbt/btfacts.htm. Golden Pines website is http://www.goldenpinesrvresort.com/.

As you might have heard we are now in the middle of our fire season. Make sure you check with our local Fire Departments for all updates on new fire restrictions.

For more information you can check out our website at www.ebbettspasssportinggoods.com for weekly updates or call Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods at 209-795-1686 and ask for Bill.

Thanks again for patronizing our store. We look forward to seeing you again.
Bill Reynolds - Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods




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