Posted by: thepinetree on 08/10/2009 08:54 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 08/10/2009 08:55 PM
Expires: 01/01/2014 12:00 AM
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Central Sierra/Hwy 4 Fishing Report for August 10, 2009~by Bill Reynolds
Lake Alpine has been excellent fishing this past week as DFG stepped up fish plants. Bait casters should try Gulp Power Eggs, Gulp Power Bait, Floating Power Eggs, Gulp Nightcrawlers, inflated nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs on a 24" to 30" leader using a sliding sinker. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails. Trollers should try Apex, Needlefish, Glo Bugs, Triple Teazers, and Wedding Rings behind a small dodger tipped either with a nightcrawler or a Gulp Nightcrawler. You must troll slow, 1 to 1.2 mph. Fly fishermen have been using woolly buggers, stone fly nymphs, ants, adams, stimulators and bead head nymphs. Try using a sinking fly line for better success.....
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Spicer Lake has been slower since the weather has been getting warmer. Trollers have had success using Apex, Needlefish, Triple Teazers, Glo Bugs, Rapala's, Wedding Rings and using just a flasher/nightcrawler 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, Nightcrawlers, and Gulp Nightcrawlers. Lure casters should try Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, and Rapalas. Fly fishermen should try ants, adams, stimulators, and woolly buggers late evening or early morning.
The North Fork of the Stanislaus has been excellent due to incresed planting this past week. The No. Fork has been in excellent condition, find out what the flows are by going to www.dreamflows.com. Fishermen should try split-shotting nightcrawlers, crickets, salmon eggs, Gulp Power Eggs, and Floating Power Eggs. Lure fishermen should try Rapala's, Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tail's, and Kastmasters. Fly casters should try stimulators, parachute adams, adams, ants, royal wulff, woolly buggers, and bead head nymphs.
Beaver Creek is low but has been still producing some beautiful fish. Bait casters should try split-shotting nightcrawlers, crickets, salmon eggs, Gulp Nightcrawlers, Gulp Power Eggs, Power Eggs, . Lure casters should try Panther Martin spinners, Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, and Rapala's. Fly fishermen should try small humpy's, small stimulators, royal coachman, ants, adams, 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.
Mosquito Lake was planted this past week and fishermen had a field day. 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 nightcrawlers, 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 just planted this section with a load of trophy sized fish. Our customer, Mark Mahon, son Zach and two other relatives had the trip of a lifetime with one fish over 6 lbs. and all people in their party breaking off big fish and still catching several fish in the 20" range.
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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