Pyramid Lake; Popcorn Beetle; Doug Ouellette; Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. As the trip ended we were immediately planning a return trip. Something about the foam that makes these flies rise in between strips that really drives fish crazy. It bit on Doug Ouellette’s Original Popcorn Beetle, with a Cheeky Reel. Pyramid Lake is now open. I had a 1000 questions though – What fly rod to take? Hanging chironamids under the bobber is another really effective way to catch these large trout. Valerie Taylor from Crosby Lodge (Sutcliffe, NV) on Pyramid Lake checked in late Sunday night. Pyramid Lake is an alkaline lake in the high desert of northern Nevada. See more ideas about Fly fishing, Cutthroat trout, Fish. They are $24 per day. EP010: Doug Oullette – Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing, the Popcorn Beetle and Fly Fishing Innovation. The original Popcorn Beetle was designed and developed specifically for Pyramid Lake Nevada by master guide Doug Ouellette. However, the fish that are being caught have been very nice sized. The idea for the Popcorn Beetle came from a book signing event in 2002 at the Gilly Fishing Store where Doug and Ike Berry both from Reno, were signing for Terry Barron’s book “ No Nonsense Guide to Fly Fishing Pyramid Lake”. Quote ; Share this post. level 2. TOP PYRAMID LAKE FLIES: When in doubt of which fly to select on Pyramid Lake a safe bet is a black Woolly Bugger and/or Doug Ouellette’s Original Popcorn Beetle on sinking lines. They waded out a few feet off of shore around 2 pm and by sundown had this fish on the line. However, the fish that are being caught have been very nice sized. The larva of the beetle, first documented in the United States in 1867, can devastate corn by eating away the roots of the young plants, causing them to keel over in a strong wind. Pyramid Lake Guide Trips; 1/2 Day Trip; Trophy Pursuit Trips; Group Trips; Clinics / Gallery / Contact / Contact; PARTNERS; Subscribe ; Live Webcast / Shop Flies/Book a Trip / Fishing Reports / Filter; All / Apparel / Boots / Combos / Flies / Jackets / Net / Outerwear / Packs / Reels / Rods / Tools / Trips / Waders / ← Back to Shop Flies/Book a Trip Doug O's Original Popcorn Beetle. Choosing where to fish on Pyramid Lake is the biggest gamble you’ll make when fishing the lake in the winter. Home / Products tagged “Popcorn Beetle” Popcorn Beetle. The other standard way of fishing out at the lake is with floating line and indicator. He had Doug Ouellette calling into his show Saturday morning to describe how Pyramid Lake is fishing. I don’t know about you guys but on Saturday mornings I listen to the Bob Simms show on KFBK. And remember to CRIMP YOUR BARBS! Link to post Share on other sites. Midnight cowboy is a common material used on woolly bugger and beetle flies for the large Lahontan cutthroat trout that inhabit the lake. Midnight Cowboy is effective on any pattern that calls for dark colored chenille. As the bait fish have been spreading out midges have been getting bit a little more than previously. 1 year ago. 350.00. I have not tried this pattern anywhere else, but one thing is for sure the Lahontan cutthroat in Pyramid love them. The T-200 is better for 5- through 7-weight lines and the T-300 is better suited for 8 weight and larger rods. The second most popular way for fishing Pyramid Lake is using the leech and popcorn beetle setup. March 28, 2016 tanhandnick. I tie this pattern specifically for Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada. From the local fishing report to tips and tricks from our staff, sign up to recieve the latest information from the Reno Fly Shop. Last year was a really good time at Pyramid. And the famous Doug O popcorn beetle is still a fly that is extremely hard to beat. Pyramid Lake does not show up on phone GPS because it is so tiny. I tie this pattern specifically for Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada. This Pilot Peak cutthroat was about 24” long and put up a decent fight. Back when no one had ever heard of the Popcorn Beetle, I met a life long friend. calvada fly fishing doug ouellette gilly fly shop lahontan cutthroat origin of the popcorn beetle original popcorn beetle popcorn beetle pyramid lake flies pyramid lake guide pyramid lake guide service reno fly fishing truckee fly fishing world's latest cutthroat MARCH 24-25 2016- PYRAMID LAKE FISHING REPORT. It’s still quiet on the home front. Having said that, a shot at a 10 or 15 pound fish had me willing to try out Pyramid. Pretty much standard fair on the lake. Conventional fishing with a fly rod and an indicator has picked up considerably this last week. Mar 21, 2016 - Mutant Woman is the very stable and and and versatile mountain In esecuzione scarpe 896d78 ALWAYS PINCH THE BARB! Doug Ouellette has been fly fishing most of his life and has been one of the true innovators and contributors to fly fishing. Hanging chironamids under the bobber is another really effective way to catch these large trout. Popcorn Beetle. I am by all accounts a small stream fisherman and have limited experience fishing lakes. PYRAMID LAKE; PODCAST; ABOUT US; EVENT CALENDAR; Search for: Search. 400.00. I have removed this due to conflicts elsewhere on the WWW. Updoot for prime example of good fish handling skills. Join the conversation. After enduring a little bit of snow showers I hooked my first and only fish of the day near noon. Showing the single result. Early in 2013, I started to ask questions, research, and prepare for a fly fishing trip to Pyramid Lake. As the bait fish have been spreading out midges have been getting bit a little more than previously. Pyramid Lake Guide Service with Pilot Peak Guide Service offer the only licensed fly fishing from a boat. Pyramid Lake Beetle $ 2.50 Select options; Newsletter. Popcorn Beetle I tie this pattern specifically for Pyramid Lake in northern Nevada. Colors or high contrast are a great start mixing with muted or natural colors is always a good bet as well. It’s still quiet on the home front. The best fishing currently is Popcorn Rock, Cattleguard, Pelican Point, Warrior Point and other areas on the west side of the Lake. I have not tried this pattern anywhere else, but one thing is for sure the Lahontan cutthroat in Pyramid love them. A 10 pound fish was the magical mark for anglers until recently when the native Pilot Peak strain was discovered and re-introduced to the large, alkaline lake. Nevada’s Pyramid Lake and the giant cutthroats that swim there are no secret. We also encourage you to share the story of the Original Popcorn Beetle. Popcorn Beetle. I fish the white ones on bright, clear water days, and I fish a black foam, purple body variation on cloudy water days. He has contributed signature fly patterns like the Stonedaddy, Sweet Pea, Peaches and Cream and of course the very well know Popcorn Beetle used at Pyramid Lake. JUST WOW – Tanner Villapano with a beast of a Lahontan cutthroat at Pyramid Lake. Pyramid lake is a remnant of the once massive, Lake Lahontan, which used to cover a large portion of Nevada. I fish the white ones on bright, clear water days, and I fish a black foam, purple body variation on cloudy water days. The bite seems to really spark up right around dusk. Four of us drove up from Phoenix, only one of us had been before. The Pyramid Fly Co. client from Sacramento caught it under the tutelage of guide Casey Anderson at Wino Beach stripping a popcorn beetle. Quote ; Share this post. I used the classic midnight cowboy and chartreuse popcorn beetle combo on my 8WT with a sink tip line. Mar 21, 2016 - Mutant Woman is the very stable and and and versatile mountain In esecuzione scarpe 896d78 Fly Fishing Pyramid Lake with the Popcorn Beetle. Bo Johnson of Salt Lake City, UT landed this nice 15 lb. As a side note he refined the popcorn beetle to be the fly it is now. It’s hard to see how it could be much better at Pyramid Lake, Nevada. In my opinion, this technique is a little more fun because it requires lots of casting. It’s possible that the historic 40-pound mark will latch on a fly at some point. Eventually, we couldn't hear the running water anymore, and rather eerily, there were no birds chirping. Balanced Tui Chub patterns and midge patterns have been best for this technique. Try this popcorn beetle, or a balanced leech. Valerie Taylor from Crosby Lodge (Sutcliffe, NV) on Pyramid Lake checked in late Sunday night. The time frame was in early 2000’s when the City of Sparks had a little tackle store named the “Gilly” that was owned by Lawrence Quadrio. For those newer Pyramid anglers retrieving/stripping sink lines with wooly buggers and streamer type patterns paired with popcorn beetles or boobies is a pyramid standard. The Gilly found its nitch selling, of all things, bass lures and gear to northern Nevada fishermen. fish just off of North Nets, Pyramid Lake, NV. With no other humans on the trail, it did seem a little creepy because the only wildlife we saw on the trail was a snake. Link to post Share on other sites. Now 10-pounds is common and fish topping 20-pounds are landed each year. Fish a purple or black pyramid beetle on bottom and a chironomid on top. Use a very fast sink-tip line, such as the Teeny T-200 or Teeny T-300 line. muskyhunter81 0 muskyhunter81 0 Advanced Member; core_group_3; 0 176 posts; Favorite Species: musky; Report post; Posted March 21, 2016. The popcorn beetle continues to dominate the beaches. Lahontan cutthroat on the fly. Light crowds and biting trophy Lahontan cutthroat trout. I have not tried this pattern anywhere else, but one thing is for sure the Lahontan cutthroat in Pyramid love them. Pyramid Lake Guide Trips; 1/2 Day Trip; Trophy Pursuit Trips; Group Trips; Clinics / Gallery / Contact / Contact; PARTNERS; Subscribe; Live Webcast / Shop Flies/Book a Trip / Fishing Reports / Filter ; All / Apparel / Boots / Combos / Flies / Jackets / Net / Outerwear / Packs / Reels / Rods / Tools / Trips / Waders / 1/2 Day Trips. Something about the foam that makes these flies rise in between strips that really drives fish crazy. And the famous Doug O popcorn beetle is still a fly that is extremely hard to beat. Jul 8, 2013 - Fly fishing for lahontan cutthroat. For floating lines and indicator fishing use a variety of midges, such as a Snowcone, and/or a balanced leech in black, white, or olive. 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