Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/07/2008 02:37 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/07/2008 02:37 PM
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report for May 7th, 2008~By Bill Reynolds
Sierra stream fishing has been hit and miss at most locations. Access to the Stanislaus River was limited to Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Boards Crossing Road in Dorrington. The Gate to Beaver Creek through Sourgrass crossing is now open. NCPA anticipates having Spicer open by Memorial weekend, depending on the snowmelt and weather. For an update on the road to Spicer you can call 209-728-1387. Alpine still has quite a bit of snow around it. Hobart Creek is not open until JULY 1ST 2008!.....
Before we get into conditions in our fishing areas, I would like to invite all Fly Fishing People to attend Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods Fly Fishing Seminar this Saturday, May 10th at White Pines Lake beginning at 10 a.m. We will have instructors there who will demonstrate and be able teach beginners. There will be items on display to look at that we will be carrying this year in our store. We will be expanding our Fly fishing line immensely. The Representative from St. Croux, Mark Vejar, Jim Zech, John Darroch, and Dan Liechty from Cortland will be here. The fee is $5.00 per person. Each entry ticket will be put into the raffle bin to win prizes. Save the day, it should be a lot of fun.
Even though the snowmelt is on and the North Fork of the Stanislaus is looking good. Baitcasters will probably have the bet luck split-shotting salmon eggs, floating Power Eggs, Crickets, or inflated worms with a 15 to 20 inch leader. Fly casters can try bead head nymphs, and bead head woolly buggers with a sink tip line. Lure casters can try Panther Martin spinners, Rooster Tails, Rapala's or Kastmasters.
Beaver Creek should be planted through Big Trees, so the same methods will apply there. Angels and Murphys creeks also will be plantd this week. All other high country lakes are still frozen or inaccessible.
White Pines was planted this last week and is also on the plant list for this week. Bait casters should try Floating Power Eggs, Gulp Nightcrawlers, Gulp Eggs, and Gulp Power Bait. You should try your bait of choice on a 30" to 36" leader. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails. Fly fishermen have been doing very well. Try using woolly buggers, ants, and sparrow nymphs.
Camping is available at Big Trees State Park and Golden Pines just beyond the park on Highway 4. Campgrounds in the Stanislaus National Forest are not officially open, but there are spots available along the river. For camping information call the Calaveras Ranger District at (209) 795-1381 or go to their website at http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/stanislaus/calaveras or try Big Trees State Park at (209) 795-2334. Their website is http://www.sierra.parks.state.ca.us/cbt/btfacts.htm or Golden Pines at http://www.goldenpinesrvresort.com.
For more information you can check our website or email us through the website http://ebbettspasssportinggoods.com for weekly updates or call Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods at (209) 795-1686 and ask for Bill. Remember we have our Annual Father's Day Derby in June and we post pictures of Trout caught at our local lakes and river.
We have lots of new items coming into the store weekly. Drop by and check it out.
Thanks again for patronizing our store. We look forward to seeing you all again.
Bill Reynolds
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods
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