Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/04/2008 12:29 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/04/2008 12:29 PM
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report for June 4, 2008~By Bill Reynolds
Ebbetts Pass Is now open! Lake Alpine is still producing some big rainbows. The dock is now in and the fishing is excellent. Make sure to call ahead as it does get very windy there. Trollers should try Apex, Needlefish, and Rapala's behind a small dodger. The Lodge will be open and they will be renting cabins. You can contact the lodge at 209-753-6358. Fly fishermen should try woolly buggers, flying ants, and sparrow nymphs. Bank fishermen should try nightcrawlers, Gulp Power Bait, Gulp Nightcrawlers, floating Power Eggs,and salmon eggs. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails......
The road to SPICER is now open. The lake level is just on the ramp. Bank fishermen have had success using Gulp Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Gulp Nightcrawlers, salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, and floating Power Eggs. Fly fishermen have been using woolly buggers, and sparrow nymphs. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Rooster Tails, and Panther Martin spinners. Trollers should try Apex, Needlefish, and Rapala's tipped with a nightcrawler behind a small dodger. Hobart Creek is not open until JULY 1ST 2008!
Mosquito Lake has now thawed. No report yet of fish being caught.
Even though the snowmelt is on and the North Fork of the Stanislaus is looking good. Baitcasters will probably have the best 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, ants, 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 has been planted through Big Trees, so the same methods will apply there. Angels and Murphys creeks also will be planted 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 on June 15th. We will be giving away some great prizes this year, you have to fish to have a chance to win. The next winner could be you. I would like to especially thank Steve Kafka and the entire Sierra Pacific Industries Company for their donation of $1,000 for fish to be planted for the Father's Day Derby. Without all of the donations this derby would not be possible.
We also post pictures of Trout caught at our local lakes and rivers.
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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