Posted by: thepinetree on 10/20/2009 06:22 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 10/20/2009 06:27 AM
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report October 19, 2009 ~By Bill Reynolds
Arnold, CA...Lake Alpine has been producing some beautiful rainbows this past week. Tristen, an 8 year old caught an impressive 7lb rainbow. Kevin and John, two of our local young men also had a field day catching a limit of beautiful rainbows with the largest coming in at almost 3 lbs. The ramp is out of the water, so if you have a large boat it will be very tough to launch without doing damage to your boat and trailer....
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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. Fly fishermen have been catching some exceptional fish using sparrow nymphs, woolly buggers, stone fly nymphs, ants, adams, mosquito's, stimulator's,humpy's and bead head nymphs. Try using a sinking, or intermediate sink fly lines for better success using wet flies.
Spicer Lake was excellent this past week. The ramp is still in the water as they have not released nearly as much as last year. Trollers have been the most success. Trollers should try 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, and moving up. 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. Pay attention to the weather as conditions can change rapidly 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 is still HOT. They are still catching trophy size fish.
Campgrounds at Sourgrass is closed for the season. Camping is 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/.
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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