Change is Constant

We thought the snow would just keep coming and coming but as we look out our windows it's a beautiful Blue Bird Day. Staying within that color scheme, our Item of the Week is the recycler's favorite, Blue Bags! On sale from March 29, 2010 to April 4, 2010 at $4.30 per roll. Save $1.69 on all three sizes. Look for the bags between registers #2 and #3. Speaking of where the blue bags can be found, don't be surprised if the west side of the store looks a bit different in the coming days. The paint department will be moving north toward the famous orange doors, swapping places with the Housewares department. Employees are at the ready to help orient you toward your favorite products.

Hope you can get out there and enjoy the beauty of our beautiful region. A great way to enjoy the early spring is to head on down to the Truckee River where you can snowshoe, Nordic ski along the trail or try your luck at a little fishing. Below is the most current fishing report from our super fishing department.


WEEK OF 3/12/2010

SPECIAL REGULATION WATER OPEN-GENERAL REG SECTION CLOSED!

(DON’T FORGET TO PINCH THOSE BARBS, CATCH & RELEASE ONLY!)

JUST A REMINDER: On the issue of proper etiquette on our waterways-give space to others who may be fishing or utilizing a particular area that you may want to fish; try not to fish one particular spot for an extended period of time, let others have a chance to fish there to; finally, respect private property boundaries and their patrons that utilize it.

Truckee River: Trout Creek to Stateline barbless Flies and lures only-NO BAIT NO SCENTED LURES!

Flows: Truckee 48cfs, Boca 405cfs, Farad 432cfs

November 16th signifies that special reg water is open only and for catch and release only, so report anyone who may not be following these rules (Those fishing Prosser Creek, LT along 89, ect). Dress accordingly to stay warm and dry. This week will bring cold temps in the mornings but the early afternoon temps should be temperate. From 11:00am to 3:00pm is the best time to fish with good hatches of BWO’s and Midges. Don’t forget that March Brown Nymphs are getting active on the bottom and that fish will be looking for them. Fish seem to be grouped up, try working the deeper holes and cut banks. Using Midges and small mayfly patterns in dark colors will be the most productive patterns now either wet or dry depending on conditions. Other success can be had by using a Pat’s Rubberleg or a Micro Stonefly trailed by the aforementioned patterns. On slower stretches of the river now look for rising fish that are taking BWO or Baetis duns if you are looking for a break from nymphing. Flows are on the rise as we get warmer days and some rain to get things melting, this may cause some areas to get a bit off color. Snow is pretty much gone from Hirshdale on to the stateline..

This section or wild trout water is being poached on a regular basis. It’s up to you to protect it by calling
1-888-334-2258(DFG Caltip). Release All Walters(Big Trout)!

NYMPHS DRIES
Stoneflies sz 10 & 14 CDC Baetis Emerger 18-20
Burk’s BH two-tone Baetis Para Adams sz. 18-20
Copper Johns sz 18 (Olv, Blk, Red,Zebra) Comparadun BWO 18-20
Pat’s Rubber Leg Burk’s Silhouette BWO
Mighty Mites 18-20 Sparkle Dun sz 16-18
Mitchell’s Split Case BWO Dryemerger BWO 20
M’s Pickpocket 16 Carnazzo’s Skwala Stone
Hogan’s S&M Nymphs Q’s Flag Dun Adams 14-18
TB Twisted Sister sz 16 Baetis Challenged 18-20
Pheasant Tails 18-20 Q’s Hkl Stkr BWO 18-20
TB Spaced Out Bob sz 16 Baetis Thorax 20-22
Dave’s Black Widow Weevil Q’s Baetis Patterns 20
JuJuBee Midges Q’s Spider Midge 20
BW Trout Bug Chart sz18 Skwala Stone sz 10
M’s Biotic Nymph BWO Pullover 20
Zebra Midges sz 18-20
Burk’s March Brown Nymph
BWO Soft Hackle
Streamers (slooow strip, deep pools)
Sculpzilla sz 4,8 Black Black Bunny Leech
Conehead Zuddler 10 Blk Wooly Buggers sz 6-8

CATCH & RELEASE ONLY-GENERAL TROUT SEASON CLOSED!

Little Truckee River: Barbless Flies and lures only! NO BAIT!!! PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER ANGLERS AND THEIR SPACE! PLEASE DON’T FISH ONE SPOT FOR TO LONG!

Flow243CFS Special Regs. The road is partially open to Boyington Mills Campground but if the road closed sign is up DON’T go past it unless on foot. You will be ticketed. Flows on the increase should be making the fishing some of the best of the year, if you invest the effort to get there. Fishing any time of year on the LT is very technical, perfect drifts are a must and stepping down one leader/tippet size can make all the difference. Small midge patterns in dark colors and Baetis in both dries and wets are the norm now. Small winter stone emergers are working well for those finicky trout that refuse your BWO’s or Baetis patterns. Even patterns such as Princes, San Juans, and glo bugs can be deadly if the water goes offcolor. Stealth and patience is still required on this stretch so take your time and study the water before you fish it.

This section of Wild Trout water is being poached on a regular basis. It’s up to you to protect it by calling 1-888-334-2258(DFG Caltip).

Nymphs Dries
San Juan Worm Dandelion RS-2
Pheasant Tails sz 18-20 Q’s Baetis sz 20
Brassies sz 18-22 CDC Baetis Emerger 18-20
WD-40 Blk 20-22 Para Adams sz 18-20
Burk’s HB Baetis Adult Midge Blk, Olv, White
Copper Johns 18-20 BWO Pullover 20
Mighty Mites 18-20 Para Midge Blk,Olv, Wht
Rainbow Warriors Q’s Hkl Stkr BWO sz 18-20
Tailwater Tinys Olive & Red sz 20-22 Sparkle Dun sz 16-18
Zebra Midges Almost Dun BWO 18
Rubberleg PT Copper John sz 20 Burk’s Silhouette Duns BWO 18-20
Hogan’s Better Baetis Comparadun BWO sz 18-20
BWO Soft Hackle 18 Captive Dun BWO 20
JuJubee Midge (all colors) Dryemerger BWO sz 20
JuJubee Baetis Q’s Pink Hkl Stkr
Hogans S&M nymph Tailwater Pink Humpy
Glo Bugs Griffiths Gnat
Winter Stone Baetis Thorax 20-22 BW Trout Bug Olv 18
Mitchell’s Split Case BWO
GUIDE SERVICES:

Sawmill Lake Flyfishing- Joe Cerniglia (530)582-5393
Gilligan’s Guide Service-Matt Koles (775) 351-6665

Little Flies Making Big Differences

Trash will get you flies!

Beginning April 24th Mountain Hardware and Sports will give away a free fly for each bag of river trash collected and delivered to the store. Pretty cool. To be eligible, you must be under 16 years of age. We will enter all participants into a drawing for a special prize to be announced at the end of the contest on Labor Day, Monday September 10th, 2010.

Please, nothing larger than 13 gallon trash bags. ONLY TRASH FROM LAKES, RIVERS and STREAMS will be accepted.

In other fishing news, 2010 California fishing licenses are now for sale. Go to any cashier to purchase you license. To learn about regulations you can check out the California Department of Fish and Game's website FAQ's located under our LINKS.

Don't forget that we are still running our 50%-off sale on our Ralph Lauren, Pratt and Lambert and Mythic (zero VOC) paint to make room for some exciting new paint lines. Mountain Hardware will soon be the proud retailer of Benjamin Moore's Gennex colorant system.

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Angel Soft Toilet Paper 4 pack - $1.61. Sale price good until Sunday 3/14.
Check back on Monday 3/15 for next week's item of the week.

Lots of new products in stock. Come on by. We are open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm and Sundays open from 8am to 6:00pm.

Welcome to Mountain Hardware and Sports

Snow today. Lots of light fluffy stuff. Chains were required over I80. When in doubt dial 511 for chain control information and please be careful out there.

Despite the weather we had a busy day at the store. Spring merchandise arriving, customers sliding in for tire chains, plumbing parts and cleaning supplies. The fishing department is restocking flies, rods and reels while over in winter sports, Brian in Sporting Goods spied the last pair of snowshoes..

We are continuing our sale in clothing, boots and select Home Elements items. True Grit, North Face, Columbia, Kial and other fashion lines are marked at 50% off to make room for new spring merchandise.

Lawn and Garden just put out Renee's Garden seeds...the true harbinger of spring. Whether you are still in need of a snow shovel or looking forward to breaking in a new garden hose, come on by, If we don't have what you need, we will do our very best to find it for you.