UPDATE: 6:15PM: An arrest has been made after a man had eluded Carson City sheriff's deputies in the area of Hawaii Circle. Andre Franklin, 21, was taken into custody at around 5 p.m. He was found in a home a few houses down on Hawaii Circle from where he was originally thought to be hiding. He was discovered by an officer trying to escape through a backyard.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong released the following information: At 1:37 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic battery report at the 2000 block of Hawaii Circle in Carson City.

The victim reported by 911 that her ex-boyfriend, Andre Franklin, 21 years old, and his friend, Travis Kim, 25 years old, had come to her home following a domestic breakup on Wednesday evening. The victim reported that she was battered by Franklin both Wednesday evening and today, and that he was threatening her and in possession of a pistol. The victim fled from the residence with a child, but reported that Franklin and Kim were still inside her home. Information was obtained that both suspects had violent histories.

As officers arrived on Hawaii Circle, Deputies encountered a male (Travis Kim) fleeing from the back of the residence through a broken window. Following a foot pursuit, Kim was detained about two blocks from the scene. He reported that Franklin remained either in the house or in his nearby vehicle. Both the house and vehicle were secured for several hours, but Franklin was not located. Kim was arrested for a Parole and Probation violation (drugs).

After securing the victims residence, officers began a meticulous search of the area. At approximately 4:46 p.m., officers securing the area perimeter spotted Franklin attempting to flee from a nearby house that had been evacuated for safety concerns. Officers from multiple agencies converged on the home and forced entry, taking Franklin into custody.

There were no injuries reported during this incident, although Fire/Paramedic personnel did have contact with several neighboring residents. Approximately 4 residential blocks were closed to traffic and several homes evacuated during the 3.5 hour event.

At the time of this release, Franklin was anticipated to be charged with Domestic Battery and Ex-Felon (drugs) in possession of a firearm. Neither suspect has had prior contact with law enforcement in Carson City.

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UPDATE 5:20PM: An arrest has been made after a man had eluded Carson City sheriff's deputies in the area of Hawaii Circle. Andre Franklin, 21, was taken into custody at around 5 p.m. He was found in a home a few houses down on Hawaii Circle from where he was originally thought to be hiding. He was discovered by an officer trying to escape through a backyard.

After being spotted, the man then went back inside the home. Officers made a perimeter around the home and broke in through the back yard, finding the suspect inside the house.

Deputies had searched for the man, thought to be inside a home and had nearly given up the search thinking he had left the neighborhood on foot, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Instead searches around the perimeter of the neighborhood were done and he was spotted by an officer as he was attempting to flee through the back of a Hawaii Circle home.

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UPDATE: Authorities were unable to find the man they were told was hiding inside a Carson City home who had allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend. The man may have jumped the fence and escaped through the backyard before officers arrived.
A male suspect who had been with the suspect previously before he was caught after a foot chase told officers the man was inside the home and had a gun.
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Carson City Sheriff deputies have surrounded a house at Hawaii Street and Industrial Park Drive, off of Roop Street, where they suspect a man is holed up after allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend.

Deputies pulled over a vehicle after a report of a threat to the girlfriend of one of two men inside the vehicle. The suspect ran from the car and it is believed he ran into a home nearby. The other man fled on foot but was caught. He informed the deputies that the suspect had a gun.

Deputies are using a loudspeaker to convince the suspect to come out of the house.

More details to follow.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Special Enforcement Team arrested a 25-year-old man Saturday in connection with the Sept. 19 armed robbery of Harbor Freight in North Carson City.

Chase Henderson was taken into custody Saturday in the 100 block of Riley Circle. He faces charges of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a gun, plus three felony drug-related charges, said Carson City Sheriff's Lt. Brian Humphrey.

Henderson was identified as one of two suspects who were involved in the armed robbery of Harbor Freight in the 2749 North Carson Street. During the robbery two suspects entered the business with guns and demanded money from the employees who were closing up at the time.

The suspects wore black masks. One was described as 5 foot 5-inches with blue eyes and a tattoo across the neck. The other was described as tall with blond hair, blue eyes, wearing black jeans, having a beard, wearing a white t-shirt under a hoodie, carrying a semi-automatic handgun. The suspects made off with cash.

The investigation and information provided by an anonymous tip lead to the identity and arrest of Henderson. Detectives are still working information on the second suspect.

The weather was cool and the track fast as nearly 70 racecars competed at Fernley 95A Speedway on Saturday, June 9.

The Hobby Stock division led off the evening on the 3/8 mile clay oval, with 15 cars taking the green flag for the main. The race got off to a rough start with an early caution for debris, then a crash on the restart between Carson City driver Derrek Ramthun and Fernley’s Brittany Neese that brought out a red flag. When the race resumed, Joe Pierson of Fernley took the lead, followed by Dayton drivers Randy Boyd and mike Carpenter with Fernley’s Brian Moore in tow. Royce Goetz of Dayton and Silver Springs driver Carl Barlow, who started at the tail of the field, worked their way into fifth and sixth, with Barlow picking off cars and taking over fourth, then third, then second. Barlow took the lead when Boyd tried a move on Pierson’s faltering car in turn two and the pair tangled, bringing out the caution. Both Pierson and Boyd retired, and the green and white flags waved together for a last-lap shootout that Barlow won easily. Moore finished second, followed by Carpenter, Reno’s Rich Italiano, and Goetz. Italiano and Barlow each won an earlier heat race.

The Pure Stock Minis were up next, with Fernley’s Shawn Burton taking the lead at the green flag. There was wild action behind him, as Silver Springs driver Bracee Langevin battled with Fernley’s Cody Reeves and Mark Serchio Jr. of Stagecoach for second. Fallon’s Al Bishop soon charged up from the rear to join the leaders, running nose to tail with Burton and Langevin. A tap from Bishop sent Langevin through the infield, but she recovered to stay in third. Bishop took the lead from Burton and held it until Burton spun in turn 3, bringing out the caution. On the restart Reno’s Travis Barr rocketed from fourth into the lead, holding it through another restart after Serchio spun in turn two. At the checker it was Barr, Bishop, Langevin, Dayton’s Loghan Cologna, and Justin Schilling of Silver Springs. Heat race wins went to Barr and Bishop.

Dennis Crook of Reno checked out at the green flag in the Modified Mini main opening a huge lead on the field. Sparks racers Stephen Crook and Justin McIlvain battled early for second, but Crook faded back and eventually pitted. Fernley’s Steve Singley took over third with a healthy gap back to Will Richey, also of Fernley. Dennis Crook maintained his lead to the checker, with McIlvain a distant second followed by Singley, Richey, and Fernley’s Zach Barchi, who was one lap down at the flag. Richey and Dennis Crook took a heat race win apiece.

The Dwarf cars had some trouble getting started with an aborted first start. On the second complete restart, Zephyr Cove’s Skip Hempler took a vicious hit into the front straight wall that brought out a red flag and a 45 minute delay while an ambulance was called. Hempler was transported to be checked out for lower back pain, but waived to the crowd from the gurney as he was loaded into the ambulance. When the race finally got underway, Billy Canham of Sparks took the point, and behind him the action was fast and furious. IMCA Modified driver Shawn Natenstedt of Fernley, making his first start in the Dwarf division, was disqualified for rough driving after a collision with Carson City’s Shane Ramthun. Reno’s Joe Frock had worked his way to the front and grabbed the lead from Billy Wilson of Carson City on the last restart, holding Wilson off to the checker. Canham salvaged a third place, followed by Jason Crosby and Leroy Kay of Yerington. Canham won a heat race, as did Chase Nieman of Quincy, California.

Fallon’s Rob Grace scored a wire-to-wire victory in the Pro Stock main, leading every lap. Dwight Bolton of Gardnerville battled with Fernley’s Chris Coclich for second in the early going, with Reno’s Scott Deutsch staying in contact. Craig Nieman of Reno staged a charge through the pack, despite ominous-looking smoke issuing from his car. When Coclich spun and brought out the yellow, Nieman was all over Grace on the restart. Unfortunately for him, the smoke signaled a serious problem and he coasted to the infield, out of the race. This gave Grace a clear run to the checker, taking the win with a big margin over second-place Gary Nevers of Carson City. Bolton finished third, and Reno’s Jim Klopp snagged fourth from Deutsch on the last lap. Nieman scored a heat race win, as did California driver Terry Lawrence

The IMCA Modified division was the last to run, and Minden’s Russ Cazier of Gardnerville led the way at the green flag, followed by Fernley’s Mark Skender, Lovelock’s Don Childs, and Bill Pearson of Reno. It didn’t take long for Fernley’s Shawn Natenstedt to work his way from the back of the field to second, but Cazier was able to hold him off after a caution when Steve Boucher of Susanville spun in turn one. The lead pair ran nose to tail, then side by side before Natenstedt finally got by. A late caution and the subsequent restart gave Pearson a shot at Cazier, and he took advantage to take over second place. When the checkers flew, Natenstedt took the win, followed by Pearson, Cazier, Will Zinn of Litchfield, California, and Childs. Heat race winners were Fernley’s Melissa Natenstedt and Chris Nieman of Quincy, California.

Fernley 95A Speedway will be dark until July 7, when racing resumes with a points race for all divisions. Visit fernley95Aspeedway.com for more information.

A 46 year-old male transient was arrested at 5:44 p.m. Thursday evening in the area of West Fifth and South Nevada streets on multiple misdemeanor violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including driving his motor home on a sidewalk.

According to the arrest report, law enforcement made a traffic stop after it had observed an older motor home run through the four-way stop intersection at Division and West Fifth streets, making no attempt to stop and nearly striking another vehicle that had the right-of-way.

As the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver of the motor home struck curbs and drove partially up on the sidewalk before coming to a stop, the report said.

The male driver told the deputy that the brakes in his motor home were out. He also admitted to knowing the brakes had been out on the vehicle, the report said, but he drove the vehicle anyway.

When the deputy advised that the motor home could no longer be operated on the road and had to be impounded for being unsafe, both the male driver and a female passenger became very upset, the report said. The man screamed profanities at the deputy, the report said, and became increasingly irate despite efforts by the deputy to calm him down.

The male driver then attempted to exit the motor home multiple times, the report said, ignoring the deputy's requests for him to remain seated in the vehicle. The man was warned that continued aggressive behavior would result in detainment, but his behavior persisted. He was eventually handcuffed by the Sheriff's deputy and placed in the patrol cruiser, the arrest report said.

A records check of the man showed five total failure to appear arrest warrants, the most recent out of Clark County. He was then transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $100.

In other arrests:

— A 23 year-old male transient was arrested Thursday afternoon at 3:44 p.m. in the 200 block of Sage Street on a felony failure to appear bench warrant issued out of the Ninth Judicial District Court out of Douglas County a well as two misdemeanor counts, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including a second failure to appear warrant out of Carson City Justice Court and obstructing/resisting a peace officer.

According to the arrest report, a deputy on patrol recognized Michael Hutchinson walking along Roop Street near Winnie Lane as a subject who had an outstanding bench warrant.

The deputy attempted to make contact with Hutchinson at Lone Mountain and Sage streets, the report said, but the suspect ignored requests by law enforcement to yeild and he began running north on Lone Mountain Street toward Zephyr Circle.

A foot chase ensued, the report said, as Hutchinson ran between houses and jumped fences on his way back onto Lone Mountain Street. By this time, additional deputies had arrived to assist in the chase. He was subsequently detained after running through a storage facility.

Hutchinson was handcuffed and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $10,000.

— A 57 year-old male transient was arrested early Friday morning at 12:50 a.m. at the area of North Fall and East John streets, for multiple misdemeanor violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including jaywalking, obstruction, possession of drug paraphernalia and a pair of active failure to appear bench warrants issued out of the Carson City Justice Court.

According to the report, a Sheriff's deputy on patrol observed the suspect jaywalk across William Street. He was subsequently stopped and asked for identification. The suspect reported having no identification and gave the deputy a name later determined to be fictitious.

A second deputy arrived on scene and reported that he had contact before with the suspect, who had previously given a false name to avoid arrest, the report said.

Dispatch reported the subject as named had returned clear with no prior contacts. The man insisted that the name given was his real identity, the report said, but he refused to disclose his Social Security number.

He handcuffed at that point and searched for weapons. During the search, the man's wallet was recovered, containing a driver's license confirmed by dispatch as belonging to a subject with multiple outstanding arrest warrants.

A search of his belongings, including a back pack, also recovered a glass pipe with a bulbous end featuring burn marks. The item was later identified as a methamphetamine pipe.

The subject was subsequently transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $5,000.

— A 28 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday afternoon at 2:54 p.m. in the 1000 block of Woodside Drive for misdemeanor obstructing/resisting a peace officer, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

According to the report, law enforcement was called to a residence in the area to assist Child Protective Services in the removal of two children from the home.

Upon making contact with a male subject at the residence, the deputy was denied entry into the home. The man did consent to speaking with authorities outside, the report, said, but when he was notified by CPS that the they would be taking custody of the children in the home, he became agitated and aggressive toward authorities.

As the man began to walk toward CPS representatives, the deputy attempted to verbally intervene, the report said, but he was ignored by the suspect, who continued to approach CPS officials.

The deputy then stepped in between the suspect at CPS authorities, the report said, but the man ignored requests to stop. At that point, he was detained and handcuffed.

During detainment, however, the man struggled against the deputy by trying to pull away from him. A second deputy on scene then assisted in the detainment, the report said.

The man continued to resist, however, by trying to pull his body away and refusing to follow verbal commands. Following to two distractionary strikes by a deputy to temporarily relax the arms, the report said, both hands were successfully cuffed and the suspect became compliant.

He was subsequently placed in custody and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $300.

— A 21 year-old Carson City man was arrested late Friday night at 10:03 p.m. in the area of East College Parkway and Sherman Lane on misdemeanor first offense driving under the influence, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

According to the report, the deputy made a traffic stop on the suspect's vehicle after observing it traveling on the wrong side of the road and in the opposite direction of traffic flow.

Upon making the stop, law enforcement contacted the driver, who admitted to have been drinking and could not remember how much he had to drink. The suspect's speech was observed to be slurred during questioning, the report said.

The suspect consented to a field sobriety test, the report said, which showed signs of impairment. He also consented to a preliminary breath test, the results of which demonstrated breath alcohol concentration of .158.

The man was subsequently handcuffed and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $1,000.

— A 34 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 11:06 a.m. in the area of Airport Road and Woodside Drive on an outstanding felony arrest warrant for failure to appear by the Tenth District Judicial Court out of Churchill County, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

George Joyner was taken into custody following a traffic stop of his vehicle. Dispatch had advised the deputy that Joyner had an active felony bench warrant, which was confirmed by records check.

Joyner was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: None.

— A 33 year-old Carson City was taken into custody Thursday night at 9:55 p.m. at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno for transport to the Carson City Jail after he was refused admission into a detox center, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

The man's blood-alcohol content had been measured at .54 percent in the emergency room, the report said. Once medically cleared, the deputy transported the subject to the Carson City Jail without incident for booking.

His BAC was measured at .286 percent at the time of booking, the report said. Bail: None.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

On warm summer evenings in Genoa, when the sun begins to dip behind the Sierra Nevada, and the shadows grow long, and the light turns amber and gold, people gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with their picnic dinners to listen to music. Joey was born in Oneida, KY and raised in Winchester, KY. and he has the accent to prove it.

July 14th features Joey Carmon: "Guitar Man" Tribute show to Jerry Reed. Bring a picnic and a blanket to Genoa Town Park and enjoy an evening of free music!

Jerry Reed was a singer who became a good ol’ boy actor in car chase movies like Smokey and the Bandit, and was one of the greatest entertainers in the world. Everything about Jerry was distinctive: his guitar playing, writing, voice and especially his sense of humor. Talkin’ about good food Jerry once said, “Son, your tongue would beat the roof of your mouth out tryin’ to get to the next bite…”

“It ain’t a want, it’s a need… I gotta pick like Jerry Reed” – Joey Carmon

The heart-tugging defeat might go down as the most memorable game Western Nevada College ever played on the baseball diamond; this for a program that won three Western District tournament titles and participated in three National Junior College Athletic Association World Series.

Showing great character and unwavering competitiveness, the Wildcats of Carson City, Nev., rallied from an eight-run deficit after giving up 10 runs in the fourth inning on Saturday in Trinidad, Colo.

A two-run ninth inning engineered by DJ Peters and Tim Lichty pulled the Wildcats even with Yavapai College in the Western District baseball tournament championship, only to see the Roughriders win it in the bottom of the ninth on Dylan Enwiller's walk-off grand slam for a 20-16 win.

It was the final game in the WNC's storied program.

"This team embodied the spirit of any Wildcats' team we have ever had," said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. "I'm happy this team got to be the last team because they represented every team we ever had incredibly well."

Central Park is a hitter friendly park without the wind assisting. With a steady 20-25 mph wind blowing toward center and left fields in the final game, the park became a utopia for hitters. WNC and Yavapai combined for four homers, 41 hits and 36 runs in the championship game in Trinidad, Colo.

WNC led 7-5 going into the bottom of the fourth inning, but the Roughriders struck for two homers, a triple and three doubles to produce a 10-run rally.

But the Wildcats didn't fold. They came back with a six-run uprising in the sixth. Four walks, Casey Cornwell's two-run single and a RBI base hit by Bradley Lewis contributed to the comeback.

"That has been the word on them, that they will never quit," Yavapai coach Ryan Cougill said. "We didn't think they were going to quit; they just fought back."

Kyle Thompson, who replaced WNC starting pitcher Chase Kaplan in the 10-run inning, shut out the Roughriders in the fifth and sixth innings to allow his teammates time to rally.

"Most teams would have given up," Thompson said. "Nobody was giving up; it was the fourth inning. A lot of their guys were hunting fastball and the wind was blowing in their favor, so I pitched the backwards a little bit to throw them off."

After Brock Ephan's fifth RBI of the game put Yavapai on top 16-13 in the the seventh inning, the Wildcats put the finishing touches on their unlikely comeback in the final two frames. David Modler's sacrifice fly to deep center field brought home Cornwell as WNC crept within 16-14 in the eighth.

In the ninth, Peters greeted Andrew Gross with a single up the middle. Gross closed out Yavapai's 8-4 victory over WNC on Friday, but the submarine pitcher's delivery didn't fool the Wildcats the second time around.
"We just never give up," Peters said. "You could throw 20 runs up there on the scoreboard and we're still going to battle you one pitch at a time."

Lichty's one-out double to left-center sent Peters to third, and both came home on Brogan Secrist's infield base hit. Second baseman Enwiller's throw got past first baseman Ephan on the game-tying play, allowing Lichty to go an extra 90 feet.

"It shows the character these guys have and how bad everyone wants it and how everyone wants everyone on this team to succeed," Lichty said.

Secrist stole second base as Daniel Nist fanned for the second out. Cornwell, who delivered hits in his previous three at-bats, flew out to center to end the rally.

However, the Roughriders retaliated with a scoring threat of their own in the ninth against Jordan Dreibelbis, who struck out three Roughriders in the seventh and eighth innings. Christian Maggi led off with a single and went to second on Nate Easley's bunt single. Ephan's deep drive to right was hauled in by Abe Yagi, but Maggi advanced to third.

The Wildcats decided to intentionally walk Gavin Johns to set up a force at any base, then Whittemore brought in Yagi to give his team five infielders. Dreibelbis got ahead of Enwiller, but Enwiller fouled off several pitches to work a full count. Needing to throw a strike Dreibelbis came in with a curveball, and Enwiller blasted it over the left-fence to end the game.

"I'm thrilled that we got a chance to win it there in the ninth," Cougill said. "It feels really good that you are able to beat a real quality opponent."

Yavapai left-hander Hayden Durkiewicz entered the finals with impressive pitching statistics, including a 6-2 record, 2.13 ERA and 67 strikeouts and only 21 walks in 74 2/3 innings. But those notable numbers didn't impress Peters, who launched a homer so far over the left-field fence in the first inning that fans were still buzzing about the bomb between innings. It was Peters' WNC record 16th homer of the season and record 23rd all-time in a Wildcat uniform.

Staked with a 1-0 lead, Wildcat starter Chase Kaplan battled to keep the Roughriders off the scoreboard in his opening frame. Ramsey Romano, a thorn in the Wildcats' side a day earlier, singled and advanced to third base on two groundouts to Cornwell. Kaplan worked a 2-2 count on cleanup hitter Ephan before surrendering a game-tying RBI single just past diving second baseman Modler into right field.

The Wildcats answered in the second inning in a big way as Nist took Durkiewicz deep, clearing the center-field fence for a three-run homer. Lichty and Brad Lewis set the table for Nist with a double and single, respectively.
Durkiewicz's first two pitches in the third were knocked into right field by Yagi and Lichty for base hits. Lewis' groundout moved up each Wildcat a base, setting up Nist for a sacrifice fly and a 5-1 WNC edge.

Romano triggered a scoring chance for the Roughriders in their half of the third. He doubled into the left-field corner, went to third on a groundout and scored on a Kaplan wild pitch. Kaplan walked Nate Easley on four pitches and Ephan's bad-hop double over shortstop Cornwell brought home Easley to make the score 5-3. Johns took care of the rest of his team's deficit with a two-run homer to left-center.

WNC regained the lead, 7-5, in the fourth on two-out RBI singles by Peters and Lichty.

That didn't dismay the Roughriders, who sent 11 batters to the plate in the bottom of the fourth, scoring 10 runs to take a 15-7 lead. Caden Goldby opened the Roughrider fourth with a home run to left, and before the damage was done, Yavapai smacked two homers, a triple, three doubles and three singles.

Kaplan left with Yavapai ahead 10-7, forcing Whittemore to dip into his depleted bullpen. Three uncharacteristic errors behind reliever Kyle Thompson extended the rally. Thompson, who threw 29 pitches in the fourth inning, worked 1-2-3 fifth and sixth innings to cool off the Yavapai offense.

In their final games for the Wildcats, Lichty was 5 for 5 with three runs scored and two RBI; Peters was 3 for 5 with four runs scored and two RBI; Nist was 2 for 6 with two runs scored and four RBI; Cornwell was 3 for 6 with a run scored and two RBI; Yagi was 3 for 5 with two runs scored and Chad Bell was 2 for 5.

WNC won its fifth Region 18 title the previous weekend and finished with a 43-19 record.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 3-10, 2014.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing is good at Angel Lake as the surface water temperatures are in the low 60’s.
This reservoir seems to do better with worms over Power Bait and with small black and gold or green and gold spinners and roostertails.
For flies, just about anything olive or with peacock herl should improve your chances. They are starting to hit dries regularly but nymphing is still working best now. Dry flies fished with a dropper are very effective here from now until late September.
A popular rig is a small yellow stimulator with an olive soft hackle fished about three to four feet below it.
Fish this near brush, rock faces and rocky shorelines.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina, Sept. 1: The leaves are a’changing – there’s spots of yellow, orange and reds starting to show in the canyon and every once in a while you’ll get the smell of Fall – yup, believe it or not Fall does have a smell – crisp and clean.
Had the Eagles, a Great Blue Heron and an Osprey out on the Lake fishing this week – sure is awesome to see them soaring around the Lake. No bear sightings recently.
It was another week of one day fishing was good and the next not so good. Saturday was slow and Sunday on fire – you never know and you know the saying “You should have been here yesterday”!
Fishing the Inlets with Nightcrawlers and Power Bait (if you could get a spot at the Inlets due to the number of boats on the Lake this weekend).
Trolling lures or Nightcrawlers worked well along the shoreline and around the rockpiles. Using Nightcrawlers and Power Bait from shore was a great way to bring in some fish.
Thanks again to DFW or the stocking on Thursday. Had some nice fish caught on the Lake this week.
Christina Vo landed a 2-1/4 pounder on a Nightcrawler.
Carl & Nancy Yeats brought in a 3 pounder and limits on Power Bait.
Lance Benson pulled out a nice 3-1/2 pound Rainbow on a Nightcrawler.
Brody Belt (3 years old) got his first fish at Lake Sabrina with dad Travis using a Needlefish.
Maria Riggs helped net her husband Dick’s 2-1/4 pound Rainbow.
Manuel Aguirre used a Red Power Worm to bring in a 2-1/2 pounder.
MiceTails were on the 2 pounder’s menu caught by Josh Medina.
Richard Swanson finally landed a bigger than pan-sized fish bringing in a 2-1/4 pound Rainbow.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
Summary & Trail Report: 
Aside from a bit of wind on Saturday, the weather this week was nothing short of gorgeous with highs in the mid 70's and lows in the 40's.
Hikers and anglers alike, including two of the Parchers Resort staff, made the most of the ideal conditions on the North Lake to South Lake loop along the John Muir Trail. Not surprisingly trail conditions are excellent and creek flows are low making creek crossings much easier than normal.
Despite the return of very summer-like weather, there is a definite air of fall about as the meadow grasses are beginning to yellow, as are the willows and some of the aspen above the 9,000 ft range.
Even some of the lower groves are starting to lighten considerably from a deep dark green to a brilliant lime hue.
Get those cameras ready folks, the fall color season is nearly at hand.
Bishop Creek South Fork: 
Creek flows are lower than in past weeks but still flowing at an excellent level for fishing.
Some of the flat sections of riffles were a little too skinny to fish but the majority of the deeper holes, pockets and pools are fishing great.
Heavy DFW stockings made for an excellent overall bite with some solid Rainbows to 2.84 pounds taken.
Most of the action was on Grasshopper Sierra Slammer jigs, Red Power Bait and Pautske's green label salmon eggs.
Weir Pond
: Light fishing pressure mid week turned to busy, busy, busy over the weekend but with the high number of wild brook and brown trout to go along with hefty stockings from the DFW in recent weeks, the Weir was fishing excellent this week, especially for those with chest waders.
Mini-jigs in cricket or grasshopper were best for those who prefer plastics and fly fishers did best on bead-head nymphs fished under a large stimulator.
Intake II
: Most visitors found plenty of pan sized Rainbows to catch here this week despite heavy fishing pressure.
Anything in the tackle box produced at least a few fish for most folks but Thomas Bouyants in red/gold, Berkley Mice Tails in pink/white, nightcrawlers 5 ft under a bobber, or brightly colored Power Bait fished 3 ft off the bottom were the most productive for those looking to fill a stringer.
North Lake: 
The early bird gets the worm, or in this case gets the fishing spot as North Lake was a very popular destination for anglers this week. The usual suspects worked well with nightcrawlers and Power Bait leading the pack.
South Lake
: No reports this week.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake level very low here at only 16% capacity. 
Small car top boats, small aluminum boats or float tubes here, water level is too low to launch anything else.  
Fishing by the dam in the morning has been good along with the inlet portion of the lake more towards the evening. 
Lots of Personal Water Craft or Jet skis ripping around the lake during the day so look for morning and evening fishing to be more productive.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort,com) reports:
On Thursday August 28th, E.I.D and KMPUD planted 1,650 pounds of Rainbow Trout into Caples Lake,  and 1,350 pounds into Silver Lake.
There were 66% catchable,  and 34% Trophy Trout in each plant.
Come on up and enjoy  the great fishing.
We will continue to have Lodging,  fishing boat, and kayak rentals thru October 20th,  when we will be closing for the summer season.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Again, no change here as water levels have remained steady all summer and fishing for 10 to 12 inch fish has been good.
The surface water temps are now in the mid 60’s and fishing will only get better with the advent of fall.
The old standby of worms or Power Bait should both work.
Fly rodders should be using damsel nymphs, small olive buggers, Cave Lake specials, hares ears, small leeches and chironomids. Dries with a dropper, especially along the weed edges is very effective here.
The usual arrangement of dry flies such as Adams, elk hair caddis, royal coachmen, stimulators and renegades are all effective here.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Temporary regulations have been adopted for the Chetco River starting September 1, 2014. Anglers should check these regulation changes prior to fishing the river.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
BIG FISH ALERT: The Convict Lake Resort stocked the lake with 400 pounds of trophy trout on August 26th. It was a quiet week and I didn't see too many of these lunkers get pulled from the lake. That means there are still quite a few toads to be hooked.
We will be planting these trophy trout on two more dates this September. One stocking will be mid-September and the second at the end of the month.
Our Fall Derby at Convict Lake began Monday. A fall classic and angler's favorite at the resort is the Ambush at the Lake Derby. The derby runs from September 1st  to the end of the 2014 fishing season, November 15. We will be giving away $6,000 in Resort Prizes. Enter the derby and catch a fish 14 inches or longer to be eligible to win one of sixty resort prizes.
Catch of the Week:  
Congratulations to Tim Buzbee from Lakewood, Calif., with a nice rainbow pulled from Convict Lake along the South Shore. He was using garlic Power Bait when he scored a 2 pound 13 ounce rainbow. Great job Tim! 
Other notable catches this week:
Carl Redding from Apple Valley with one of the largest fish caught on a fly this year. His catch was 2 pound 9 ounces.
He were fishing near Hangman's Tree with a Royal Coachman.
Chuck France from Cerritos, Calif., hooked a 1 pound 8 ounce rainbow. Chuck was using a nightcrawler with Hatchery Dust when he landed a 1 pound 8 ounce rainbow while fishing at the South Shore. 
Jim George from Long Beach caught his limit and had an outstanding stringer to prove his day was productive. The two largest fish were over 2 pounds. He were fishing at the Jetty with yellow Power Bait.
Tactics/Bait:  I received a report that an angler did well with a Royal Coachman Fly along the North Shore. I also suggest giving a Stimulator a try.
Gold/red or silver were the best colors for lures.
For trolling use a Needlefish,Tasmanian Devils or Marvel Fly Lures.
The most successful Power Bait color was yellow. Any Power Bait with garlic is always a deathly choice. Using a garlic dip can also increase the number and size on the fish you catch.  
The South Shore was the hottest spot this week. Other locations fishing well were the Inlet, Jetty, North Shore and Hangman Tree location.
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad or Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Power Bait.
Here is a list of recommended flies:  
Dry Flies:
Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.  
Streamers:
Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows. 
Wet Flies (Nymphs):
Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Other Resources:
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: 
Our fall derby series Ambush at the Lake will be stating on September 1st and will run until November 15th.
Come join us for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Bonus Cash Weekend on Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. $2000 in cash prizes. 
Weather: 
The forecast for the beginning of next week will be sunny with mostly clear skies. Highs are going to be in the mid-70's and the lows in the high-40's. The weather is away changing day to day in the high country.
Make sure to visit the National Weather Service link which is usually accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 6:24 am - 6:29 am and Sunset 7:29 pm - 7:19 pm. 

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The lake is fishing great in McGee Bay and the Green Banks area in 8-12 feet of water with copper zebra midges and Stevie's Wonder gray/black.
Also the perch fry are abundant so a matuka or an olive woolly bugger on  a sink tip or a full sink line has been productive as well.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Crowley Lake continues to be excellent.  I would rate this summer as one of the best I have ever seen in the nearly 20 years I have been guiding it.  
The average size of the fish and diversity of species is fantastic.
The lake level is dropping; however it is in fine shape compared to other low water years, and I do not foresee launching or access issues for the remainder of the 2014 season.
The water clarity is astonishing. I have never seen it so clean this late in the year.  Run-off emanating via the cattle pastures has kept nutrients vital to algae growth out of the water for several years now.
Crowley was filled primarily with water from Grant Lake this year.  This water is much cleaner and different in composition from the mineral rich spring fed waters of Hot Creek and Big Springs. I suspect this has much to do with water clarity and PH levels.
Still water nymphing and streamer fishing have both been very good.  
The perch fry & Tui Chub hatches were great this spring. The larger predatory fish are fattening up on the small baitfish seeking sanctuary along the weed lines.
The midge (chironomid) emergences are also consistent during high pressure periods. Indicator nymphing has been great, and we are not fishing deeper than 12 feet with concentrations of trout in almost all areas of the lake.  This is a rarity on Crowley, as we are almost always trying to locate clean water.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
September 1st
Davis Lake was probably in the best shape to make it through a dry hot summer out of all our local fisheries.
The water was a bit higher going in and there is not quite as much usage as some of the other area reservoirs. It is only at 50% capacity but that is still better than most of the other area Stillwaters.
The water temperatures have come down and are now not much of an issue.
The fish are still more active in the mornings and they are still hanging out in a little deeper water.
Hanging Blood Midges in 6-20 feet of water is a great way to start your day.
As fish start to get more aggressive this fall switching to an intermediate sinking line and retrieving anything from Damsels to Wooly buggers will get you into some fish.
There are some really big fish starting to show at Davis and heavier tippet is a good idea. Especially if you are stripping flies with a sinking line.
Davis is going to be a great option for local fly fisherman this fall and it should fish well.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
This lake was stocked heavily a while ago but still continues to fish well! 
With temps in the low 80's for the week it's a great time to get out in the morning and evenings to fish though this lake will still put fish out during the day. 
Mack fishing has been fair and jigging for these has been good at depths from 70-100 ft and some smaller guys being caught along the shoreline.
Kokanee fishing has still been good with fat little guys ranging from 10-12 inches in 45-80 feet with most of the schools being between Loch Leven Lodge and China Cove and some larger Kokes in the 13-14 inch range on the opposite shore from the boat launch suspended 60-80 feet in 100-120 feet of water. 
Kokes haven't turned yet but will soon so now is the time to get out and fish for them!  Also, for the boaters, there is a section off the shoreline at the State Park where the depth drops off quickly and lots of fish are concentrated there.  
Small Macks have been busy cruising the shorelines in the morning and evening picking of small rainbows.  Throw imitations that will mimic these and smaller baitfish now in these dusk and dawn hours to be successful!

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Catch rates have improved over the past week with anglers catching trout on Power Bait or night crawlers combined with a bit of mini marshmallow to make a tempting combo-meal.
The bigger fish have been hanging out in deeper water.
Bass action has slowed down with the cooling temperatures associated with monsoonal rains.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers fishing from the dam have found good action for rainbow trout.
The fish are taking the usual Power Bait or nightcrawler offerings, as well as small spinners or flies.
Bass action has been hit-and-miss.
The new full hook-up campground is expected to open shortly after the Labor Day weekend.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Right now is one if not the very best time to fish Fall River.
Water conditions are great and the fishing has been good!
Enjoy the caddis hatch early in the morning, between 8:00 ~ 9:00 AM, PMDs after 10:00 AM.
Callibaetis can be found coming off, fish sipping them off the surface in select spots found lower in the river near the confluence.
Olive or black leeches retrieved on a sinking line for the afternoons if you get tired of suspending indicators.
Suspending a #18 black midge patterns under a small indicator on long, really long to your backing drifts will increase your chances of finding more than a few rainbows on the end of your fly rod.
Try #16-18 Pheasant Tail Nymphs too.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Shad are still being caught around Live Oak, but the big story is the nice move by steelhead heading up the low flow section. Even better, some of those fish are taking flies on the swim, even red copper Johns, and pressure is low. Most fish have been about 3-4 pounds.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake is about at 38% its capacity. Some local anglers caught limits of 16-17 inch rainbows trolling dodgers/nightcrawlers at the dam.
Courtesy of Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Open for business again after the fires shut down access.
DFW has also resumed planting trout.
Fishing here is at its best before the sun gets high in the sky and then again right before sunset.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow  down to 2 CFS.
Try an attractor dry  like a stimulator  with a nymph as a dropper 
WD-40, green rock worms or scuds. 
Heavy weed growth makes accurate casting a must. With cooler weather and shorter days the weeds should begin to break down soon.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels have stabilized and anglers report good success for fish between 12 and 17 inches. Most anglers are having success with Power Bait.
Float tube anglers continue to report good fishing for trout primarily early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Best area seems to be in the area where the creek enters the lake.
Minnow imitations, natural baits and wooly buggers on a sinking line are all worth a try here.
Shore anglers report good luck on the west side of the lake and at the inlet where the creek enters the reservoir.
Other flies this time of year should include prince nymphs, zug bugs, hares ears and damsel fly nymphs.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
With this lake being stocked a while ago with a healthy planting of DFW trout this lake will fish great for months now! 
If you're looking for bigger fish, fish the face of the dam more as there is always some big fish hanging on the ledges of the dam. 
Fishing small apex's about 25-35 feet down has been the ticket here fo boaters as some anglers can't keep trout off their hooks! 
Small trout in the 12-14 inch range but numbers are high. 
Look for larger trout on the bottom in 45-55 feet of water or off the face of the dam with small minnow or crayfish imitations. 
A 7 lb Brown was caught and released two weeks ago! 
As water levels drop slightly the only launch feasible for boats is the one at Pass Creek not Woodcamp!  
Lake is at 71% capacity and it's a great escape from the masses that descend on Tahoe.

JAKES/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Like other irrigation impoundments, the water has stabilized here a bit with the advent of the recent rains.
This reservoir is very weedy and fishing from shore is difficult.
Anglers should plan on bringing a small boat, canoe or float tube for best chance at success.
Anglers report fair fishing for 13 to 16 inch trout and a few bass.
Anglers should try Power Bait and worms or small spinners fished slowly.
Fly rodders should give hares ears, PT nymphs, zug bugs and prince nymphs along with wooly buggers a chance.
Fish are averaging 10 to 17 inches in size with most anglers using small spinners, minnow imitations or flies.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This once popular fishery has been dry for a number of years.
But lovers of Jiggs do not despair.
Starting in mid to late July work will begin restoring the dam, deepening the area closest to the dam and adding bentonite clay to the bottom to help it hold water. Work is to be completed in October and if we have a good winter, anglers should be able to fish it in the spring or summer of 2015!

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant - Gull - June - Silver Lakes and Rush Creek:
Rush Creek flow is now25 CFS and fishing is fair. Try a humpie or stimulator with a hares ear or pheasant tail dropper.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Cold water releases out of the Trinity will bring more fish into the lower Klamath, producing good fishing.
Above the confluence, the fishing is going to be demanding. Warm water and low flows just don't add up to good fishing.
We will see better reports by October as cooler, shorter days prevail. Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Striped bass and catfish action continues to improve.
Anglers fishing in the evenings and nighttime hours are catching catfish with anchovies. One fisherman brought in a catfish nearing the ten-pound mark.
Anglers also are catching their limits of striped bass with a few lucky folks reeling in a trophy.
A striper weighing just less than 30 pounds was caught in the upper Big Bend area along with several others in the double-digit range.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Upper Twin best for fly rodders with Doc's Twin Lake Special black or olive or try hanging a callibaetis nymph under an indicator.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
CLOSED FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR BECAUSE OF WEEDS AND SPORADIC FISH LOSS!

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: Fishing has been tough for the past week or so.
While anglers have been catching fish, no one area is producing on a consistent basis. Those who are starting before sunrise are having the most success with stripers and black bass.
Lures have worked well for the stripers and imitation baits are enticing the black bass. Catfish are biting for anglers staying out later in the morning. The fish are taking anchovies and even lures.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: Most reports are noting an abundance of smallmouth bass. Many of the coves surrounding Cottonwood Cove have proven worthwhile for anglers venturing out.
Smallmouth and largemouth bass are hitting plastics and night crawlers.
Panfish are taking night crawler pieces as well. Those who are fishing Willow Beach have not been disappointed.
Anglers have recently caught striped bass ranging from 10 to 31 pounds using various baits, including swimbaits, anchovies and even chicken livers.
Anglers are catching from the pier and on the water.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Bidwell Ramp closes Wednesday. The only open launch ramp is at the spillway on a gravel ramp.
Best bite is for catfish at Bidwell Marina, Lime Saddle and the north and middle forks where water enters the lake. Average is two to four pounds. Bass are scattered from the surface to 40 feet deep.
Plastics are the best way to go.  Courtesy of Nor Cal fishing News.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Flow is up a bit to 49 CFS. The water is low and clear. Try caddis pupa, San Juan worms and egg patterns. The fish are scattered so cover lots of water.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is back up to 279 CFS. Fishing is good but a bit tougher with the higher flows. Not much surface action  but nymph fishing is great.
WD40's, rainbow warriors, baetis emergers.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Middle Owens River:
The Middle Owens River near Bishop is historically high & not in prime shape for wading or drifting early in the fall.
This year we will have near perfect conditions, and I anticipate another great season for drift boat & wading trips.
Water temps will begin to fall with respect to air temps, & we will see excellent caddis and mayfly activity for sure.
Because the MO is a tailwater regulated by the huge reserves of water that Crowley Lake holds, it will not be as negatively impacted by the drought as other freestone creeks and smaller tailwater fisheries.
Upper Owens River:
The Upper Owens River has weed issues in the sections downstream from the confluences of Hot Creek & common irrigation canals.
Flows are low for this time of year, and I fear they will only continue to fall as there is little water to bypass from the Rush Creek diversion.  
The upper sections around Long Years are in good condition.
The deeper pools will have concentrations of planted, and smaller migratory rainbows and resident browns.
Grass hoppers are now present along with caddis and smaller mayflies.
Dry/dropper rigs are fun to fish, and can very be a very effective method of fly fishing this time of year.
Look for the larger trout to begin migrating up out of Crowley by mid-September.  We are keeping our fingers crossed the water flows do not drop enough to hamper the fall spawning runs of browns & Crowley Steelhead.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish.
Mealworms or nightcrawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
It continues to fish well all day long.
Try # 3, but don't forget to check out pit 4 and 5.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake is at 21% capacity and has been fishing great for the Smallmouth. 
Crayfish and minnow patterns have been good for the flyflingers and Crayfish crankbaits, Senkos, Panther Martin spinners, and live worms have been good for the rest. 
Fishing outside the inlets and around the dam has produced the best results. 

RUBY LAKE NAT. WILD. REFUGE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The storms combined with cooler nights and the rain have dropped water temperatures here and bass fishing has slowed down.
Best time is late afternoon.
Those anglers that have been able to get out between the storms have still reported about 7 to 8 fish caught for every keeper.
Water levels are low and launching a boat at Narciss landing is not recommended and very difficult to do.
The main boat ramp is still usable, though care should be taken.
The collection ditch is hit or miss for trout. Small olive buggers, hare’s ears, damsel/dragonfly nymphs and leech patterns should all work.
The ditch is artificial lures and flies only.
Fishing in the main part of the marsh for bass is fair to good with anglers catching one keeper for every five to seven fish caught over the recent gas motor opener.
Dark colored soft plastics with either some sparkle or a contrasting colored tail hooked weedless and thrown right into the tules in the main part of the marsh are your best bet for bass.

RYE PATCH RESERVOIR, PERSHING COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: The boat launches are closed due to low water levels.
Shore launching is risky and is done at your own risk.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Releases out of Keswick Reservoir are up today from 7,222 CFS to 7,450 CFS. Fishing continues to vary from good to fair, sometimes slow.
It's definitely a game of being in the right section of the river at the right time of day.
Bring a good hook set and really pay attention to the indicator. The takes are super subtle. It's really easy to miss your best opportunities.
Best fishing happens mid day which is typical during the summer.
The sweetest time to be on the water is at sunset. Near sunset is also the best time during the summer to find rising fish that are eating Hydropsyche emergers and cripples.
Expect stable conditions and good fishing through August and September.
A few of the hot flies have been #18 Super Flash PTs, TB Peaches & Cream, Bat Wing Emerger, Micro Mayflies in brown and black, #16-18 BH Pheasant Tail Nymphs. Brown Rubber Legs in #6-8 are always good. Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon fishing:
August 31, 2014
Water flow is currently 7,250 CFS. 
 Salmon fishing the Sacramento River is AWESOME.  Fish are here! Salmon fishing is great, beautiful Chrome salmon ! Catching 5 to 10 fish a day. Salmon averaging in weight, 15 to 25 pounds, several fish caught over the last few days 30 pounds. 
Getting into some larger salmon now. More fish daily.
Using Flatfish lures is the hot ticket.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of August 31, 2014 water flow is currently 7, 250 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is excellent.
Trout fishing Redding area, trout fishing is excellent.
Rainbow Trout fishing, fly fishing, trout are 18 inches to 26 inches.
Fishing Redding to Balls Ferry ramp. Using PMD's, Black Caddis, 
Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Brown Micro Mays.  Lower Sacramento River fishing trout. Spin fishing for trout have been outstanding. 70 fish days. 
Amazing wild Rainbow trout fishing on the Sac River. 
Drift  boats or Jet boats available. We cater to all levels of anglers.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Expect conditions to improve as summer comes to an end. Think October.
Best fishing is going to be found up near Dunsmuir where the coolest waters can be found.
Overall, the fishing is tough once anglers get below Sims Rd. due to warm water conditions.
Go easy on these fish. It's a tough summer for them as they seek colder waters up in Dunsmuir. You will find a mixture of planters and native fish.
Productive nymph patterns include #18 Gordon's Amber Wing Prince, #16 Brown Micro Mayfly, #8 Brown or Black Rubber Legs.
Not too much dry fly fishing happening, but anglers working the edges of tailouts can bring fish up throwing Fat Alberts, Foam-U-Lators, Golden Stones and Cutter's E/C Caddis.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Flow has dropped to 9 CFS. Fishing is much tougher with the low flows. Try an attractor like a stimulator a coachman with a para Adams as a dropper.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
A nice batch of rainbow trout have been found 60 to 80 ft down in the channel on the west side  of  Toupee Island in at least 120 ft of water.  
Try topwater in the morning and then throw worms and jigs in the afternoon and evening in the shade covers with varying vertical structure.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
August 31, 2014  Shasta Lake guided fishing
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.  
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Shasta Lake King salmon fishing is excellent. 5 -12 salmon being caught a day, between 3 -5 pound range. Catching BIG salmon 100-120 ft deep, trolling, shad pattern lures.
Areas fishing, Mouth of Sac Arm & McCloud Arm.
LIMITS of salmon and trout.
Rainbow trout fishing on Lake Shasta is great. Fishing 30 to 75 ft deep. Trout are very large now, due to the large bait fish in the area. Fishing best around the Pit Arm and Jones Valley area.
Shasta Lake Spotted Bass & Small Mouth Bass fishing has been excellent. Limits daily. Catching 20 to 50 fish per day, bigger fish are being caught 25 -30 ft deep. Larger numbers of smaller bass being caught on the top water using spinner baits and tube worms.

SILVER LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort,com) reports:
On Thursday August 28th, E.I.D and KMPUD planted 1,650 pounds of Rainbow Trout into Caples Lake,  and 1,350 pounds into Silver Lake.
There were 66 percent catchable,  and 34 percent Trophy Trout in each plant.
Come on up and enjoy  the great fishing.
We will continue to have Lodging,  fishing boat, and kayak rentals thru Oct. 20,  when we will be closing for the summer season.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
South Fork is very green with algae and there are some large weed mats and clumps of algae floating around the lake.
Fishing has been fair for smaller trout, slow for larger trout, fair to good for bass and wipers.
However, with longer cooler nights water temperatures should drop even more and trout fishing should really start to pick up over the next few weeks.
Shore anglers appear to be having some luck around most of the lake for trout, though by mid morning the trout have moved offshore to deeper water.
Shore fishing also seems to be best first thing in the morning. If fishing after 10:00 am, fish shorelines with steeply dropping lake bottom to get your presentation down about 15-18 feet where the thermocline is.
For trout, fluorescent green or orange/yellow seem to be the preferred colors of Power Bait. While trout fishing has been slow, the cooler water temps may stimulate the fish into being a bit more cooperative for anglers for a bit.
Damsel flies are still hatching so damselfly nymphs are most definitely an option along weed beds first thing in the morning, though anglers continue to have some luck with hares ears, PMD’s, seal buggers, and wooly bugger.
A few wipers continue to be caught in the deeper open water.
Fishing for largemouth bass along the dam has been good using soft plastics.

SMITH RIVER, OREGON:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The mainstem Smith from the mouth to Spencer Creek and the North Fork to Johnson Creek is open for Chinook, adipose fin-clipped steelhead and trout.
Trout is catch-and-release only in the mainstem Smith.
Trout season will end Sept. 15 in the Smith River basin.
Check regulations for harvest and gear restrictions.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Kokanee fishing here has waned as kokes are turning and with water levels at 24% capacity( that's correct) it's a must to have 4-wheel drive to launch and even that's been risky especially with the recent rain!  Everyone is now utilizing the area east of the ramp to launch their boats now.  
Kokes are spread out all over now and some are even starting to turn! 
Spinners, Hoochies, and Radical Glow Tubes have been go to lures in colors with pink, orange, and Purple. 
Best Dodger colors have been copper with any Orange and Pink in it! 
Look for Macks underneath these schools of Kokes and some larger ones still hanging out in the deeper sections of the lake around the dam. 
Trout fishing has been best in the coves up and down from the campgrounds and boat ramp. 
Smallmouth fishing has been great here too in the Davis Creek arm and some of those that are being caught have been pretty nice!

LAKE TAHOE:
A report of limits of average sized Mackinaw Trout being caught on silver flasher blades and minnows, trolled at depths of 100-300 feet on the west side of the lake near Homewood, California.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Trout are still being caught at the confluences of the incoming streams using spinners or spoons copper is your best color for some reason right now after the sun is on the water and silver very early in the morning right at daybreak.
Trollers plying the water with Vampire Rapalas or Brads wee wigglers in the copper with red eyes are catching limits of 14 to 16 inch trout.
Trolling with down riggers at a depth of 40 feet are catching Salmon in the 4 to 5 pound range and an occasional 3 pound trout.
Bass fishing is doing well off all the points in about 15 to 20 feet of water using Pro-Worms in a blue/black pattern and deep diving plugs in the shad patterns. What also works well is the soft plastic in the Rainbow Trout patterns; these are 7 inch long and work really well when retrieved slowly along the submerged points of the lake.
Courtesy of Weaverville online.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The river flows are 424 CFS. Fishing has been fair to good for salmon.
Best water conditions are found up in Lewiston, Douglas City and Junction City. Definitely worth the time.
Bring your 8 wt and swing for King Salmon that are loitering in some of the pools around Lewiston.
For now, the fishing consists of catching King Salmon and Brown Trout.
Water temps are warming up below Junction City.
The salmon can be caught using Boles Bazookas.
The Brown Trout will chase streamers and leeches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRUCKEE RIVER, NEV. & CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
September 1st
The Truckee is still really low and getting lower. This is probably going to go on for quite some time. Most likely until late into the fall or winter until we get some precipitation and some lower elevation snow melt.
Lake Tahoe only has about 5 inches of storage and the flows out of the lake are dropping daily.
These are really bad conditions to even consider fishing on the Truckee right now. If you have to please do it in the mornings and the California side is probably your best bet.
This would be a better time to try somewhere new or to even walk some of the river with a note pad or a camera and look and see what your favorite spot looks like while it is low.
The air temperatures are still really warm on the Nevada side and the fish could really use a break until we get some water.
Flows are listed below with the normal flows in Red.
Town of Truckee 53 CFS (273 CFS), Boca Bridge 142 CFS (489 CFS), Farad 161 CFS (482 CFS), Mogul 57 CFS (393 CFS) Reno 79 CFS (238 CFS) and Vista 104 CFS (335 CFS).

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Weather for today is calling for mid 80's.  Fish morning only today on the upper stretch and till midafternoon on the lower stretch of the Big T as water temps will get past 68!
Water Levels have now dropped!  Very little water coming out of Tahoe and very little water coming out of the dam at Boca.   
Even though water levels are now low the fishing has been pretty good with some good dry fly fishing if you know time and place. 
Stones trailed by PMD, Caddis, BWO and Midge patterns have been great. 
Also, Crayfish are molting so don't pass up on throwing a crayfish pattern in those deep holes and stretches that one can find on the Big T. 
Streamer fishing and dry fly fishing has picked up recently. That means not just nymphing! 
Explore different stretches of water and give your old spot a break or try and fish the area lakes.  
Most fish will be taken by high-sticking the pocket water. 
Let's be ethical here and give the fish a break when water temps reach 68 degrees to cut back on the mortality rate of trout when they're stressed by these high water temps. 
Lots of things on the menu now such as Caddis, Stones, Mayflies (PMD's, PED's), Midges, and Terrestrials (Ants, Hoppers).  If you're fishing dries consider using 4x-6x leaders now and when nymphing 4x-5x tippet.
Nevada:
Caution!  If you do fish the Truckee in Nevada please be aware that New Zealand Mudsnails have been found in sections of water there so please clean your shoes and gear accordingly to avoid aquatic hitch hikers!  
Study the water and turn rocks and see what is going on, also seine for what is in the drift.  Little things like this and slowing your approach to the river’s edge will greatly increase your chances of being successful. 
Again, make sure your box is stocked with every conceivable stage of bugs that are present now!  (x) = drawer number

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
Sept. 1: Flows on the Little Truckee are 41 CFS. Although low we are used to seeing these kind of flows on the L.T. in the fall. The Kokanee have started to move into the river out of Boca Reservoir which is not normal for this early in the fall.
The Brown Trout should not be far behind. The Little Truckee is tough to fish right now.
The moss on the bottom is breaking up and creating lots of drifting obstacles in the water. This makes it very hard to nymph fish. Cleaning your flies often is a must. Dragging the bottom is not an option.
Fish are hanging out in the few deeper runs in the Little Truckee and with the Big Truckee in such bad shape you have to get there early to beat the guides and locals who know the river to the good spots.
Baetis Mayflies have started to show up and Midges are always a good bet.
The Little Truckee is the type of fishery where a few good casts will always catch more fish than blind casting over and over in the same run.
Sit back and observe the fish. You can see them feeding in the water column. Look for rising fish and then make a plan before you jump right in and spook a fish you did not even see. The bottom is dark and fish are very camouflaged. Take a moment to observe and you will be surprised at what you might see.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Done.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Largest fish caught this week belongs to Janet Parrent from Brea, CA.  
She landed a 4-pound, 8-ounce Rainbow using a Roostertail.
Ricky Resendez from Ontario brought in a 3-pound, 12-ounce Rainbow using Mice Tails.
Rhonda Carter from Sonora landed a 3-pound, 8-ounce rainbow using a trout looking lure.
Our Labor Day Derby starts Sat., August 30th and runs through Sept. 7th. Largest fish gets the winner a cash prize of $100.00.
Our stocking this week included 425 pounds of 3-7 pound trout from the Desert  Spring Trout Farm in Oregon.
California Fish and Game planted 900 pounds plus 20 trophy fish, some at a 5-6 pound weight.
Regards,
Judy Allen

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, NEVADA AND CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
Sept. 1: The East Walker River is flowing at 43 CFS. Although the normal flows for this time of year are much higher, we are used to seeing the East Walker at this flow. It is really early in the fall for it to be low and it has been in tough shape for most of the summer.
There are a few things that have helped the East Walker.
The projections of the water levels in Bridgeport reservoir have been higher, there has been some summer rain and the overnight lows in the Bridgeport area help the water temperatures some.
The East Walker is also a much smaller stream than the Truckee and the water moves much faster at lower flows creating more oxygen.
There is still a need to fish the East Walker early in the day and keep an eye on the water temperatures. They have come down quite a bit but can get warm in the afternoons. There is some warmer weather expected over the next week or so.
The Hoppers are still out in force and Hopper Dropper set-ups are a great way to start.
Lower flows usually make this system worth a try, especially before a hard freeze that will kill most of the summer’s hoppers.
Short line Nymphing without an indicator is also a good way to go now.
There should be some fall hatches starting soon and having Baetis nymphs and dries as well as an assortment of midges is a must.
Smaller bugs in size 16-20 and light tippets like 5X-6X will also help.
The Nevada side seems to be in a little better shape right now but the whole river is fishable.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow at 45 CFS. Fishing is slow.
Try midge patterns, baetis emergers and WD40's.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The recent moisture combined with cooler temperatures has been a blessing for Wild Horse and it looks like the reservoir dodged a bullet as far as any major fish die-off.
That being said the lake is around 16 or 17 percent of capacity and will probably go into the winter at around 10 percent of capacity.
It has been a year since it has been stocked so the minimum size for trout being caught is in the 16 to 17 inch class with many fish over 20 inches.
Fishing has picked up a bit, but due to the lack of stocking, fishing should be considered slow to fair for quantity and good for size.
Wipers are also being reported with most of those greater than 15 inches in size and many of them are 20 inches or larger.
Launching large boats is not recommended at all especially with a soggy muddy shoreline from the recent rains. Only car toppers or boats that can be hand carried to the water are recommended now.
Shore anglers are having a little luck for trout with Power Bait or worms. However, find shoreline where the bottom drops off quickly as the trout have moved deeper to find cooler water.
Fly rodders continue to have some success with buggers, hare’s ears, leech patterns and chironomids fished from float tubes or kick boats. Just make sure you are using a full sink line and give it time to get the flies down deep.
The fish are avoiding the shallow south end of the lake due to warm water temperatures there.
Many of the fish are being caught at between 15 and 20 feet of depth in the canyon by the dam.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels are extremely low and warm.
Limits have been lifted, but due to water conditions, the trip isn’t worth it.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels have stabilized due to the recent precipitation and the boat ramp is still usable for smaller boats.
Fishing has been fair for trout and slow to fair for bass.
Anglers have had fair luck for trout in the 12-16” size between the boat ramp and the canyon by the dam as well as along the rock by the cabin.
A few fish in the 18 to 20 inch fish were also being reported.
The road should be okay to drive on now.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lakes and ramps are in good shape.
Kokanee fishing has also been great with fish averaging 14 inches and still growing. Troll at 40 to 60 feet with a pink Apex behind a sling blade in the channel at the bridge or try an Uncle Larry's spinner with pink and white beads tipped with toupee corn.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

— Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com.

This story has since been updated with new information provided Saturday by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Go here for the latest update.

UPDATE: 11:10PM: Two women were found dead Friday night in a Washoe Valley home while the suspect was killed in a shootout after a high speed chase on Highway 50 that began in Carson City and ended at Sand Mountain Recreation Area in Churchill County. One man was shot and injured and is at Renown Medical Center in Reno, said Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Lt. Tom Green. His condition is unknown at this time.

The suspect is believed to have stolen a white Jeep Cherokee, which was registered to the residence, Green said. Inside the garage of the home was a pickup with Arizona license plates. Detectives are trying to determine if the pickup belonged to the suspect, said Green.

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UPDATE 9:15 PM: The suspect in a Washoe Valley shooting earlier tonight is dead, confirmed Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong who was at the scene. No officers were hurt. Multiple agencies were involved in the pursuit, which began in Carson City on Highway 50 East and ended at a campground in the Sand Mountain Recreation Area. The campground was evacuated. At least eight Carson City sheriff's officers were involved in the pursuit.
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UPDATE 855PM: Suspect reported down in the Sand Mountain Area in Churchill County after a shootout with law enforcement. Officers on the scene said the chase has ended. More information forthcoming as it becomes available.

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UPDATE: According to dispatch via scanner, the shooting tonight in Washoe Valley is a double homicide. Washoe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Bob Harmon could not confirm this information.

He was arriving at the scene at Leo Bingo Court. That report came in at 8:30 p.m. As of 8:45 p.m. the pursuit continued through Churchill County and into the Sand Mountain Recreation Area. Shots have been reportedly fired at the guard shack.
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UPDATE: The chase has now entered the Fallon area as of 8:26 p.m. Shots have reportedly been fired.
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UPDATE: Law enforcement from Carson City, Lyon County and the Nevada Highway Patrol were chasing a white Jeep Cherokee on Highway 50 through Dayton and into Stagecoach. The driver may be armed with a long rifle. He is believed to have shot one person in Washoe Valley.

Strip spikes were being set up in East Lyon County as law officers pursued the vehicle. Speeds were reported to be in excess of 100 mph, according to law officers via dispatch. The vehicle had gone around at least one set of highway spikes outside of Stagecoach.

The chase began at around 7:45 p.m. on Highway 50 after deputies were pursuing a vehicle out of Washoe County that was believed to be involved in a shooting.

Carson City deputies located the vehicle on the Carson Freeway going around 80 mph in a 65. Deputies pursued the vehicle where it exited at Highway 50 and took off at a high rate of speed, going through the stop light at Airport Road.

The vehicle continued east, crossing the county line and into Dayton, traveling at a high rate of speed. Multiple patrol vehicles from NHP, Carson City and Lyon County were pursuing the vehicle.

The driver is believed to be a man who may have been involved in a shooting in which one person may have been injured, according to dispatchers via scanner. This is not confirmed, however.

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Big Sam's Funky Nation is headed to Crystal Bay for a free concert in the Crystal Bay Casino's Crown Room on Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 10 p.m.

If you are not familiar with the group they are a great New Orleans brass/funk outfit fronted by Big Sam, who is a former member of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Sam also had a reoccurring role on HBO’s Treme between 2010 and 2013, and he spent time on the road with Allen Toussaint as part of his touring band. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Big Sam “the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz.” The band’s signature sound masterfully combines a rock sensibility with improv-style jazz and a horn-heavy front section that’s the hallmark of big band funk.

Noladelic PowerFunk. That's the sound Big Sam's Funky Nation has been whipping up for more than a decade. It's high-energy music that mixes funk, rock & roll, hip-hop, and jazz into the same pot, gluing everything together with the brassy influence — and heavy grooves — of New Orleans.

From national performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, to hometown appearances at Voodoo Fest and Jazz Fest, Big Sam's Funky Nation have built their reputation onstage. The band's live performances are legendary, filled with blasts of brass, bursts of electric guitar, and the charisma of Big Sam, a frontman who sings, plays, dances, and involves the audience in everything he does. You don't just watch a Funky Nation show. You become part of the show, singing along with Big Sam whenever he demands a call-and-response.

A native of New Orleans, Big Sam first rose to fame as a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, whose touring schedule kept the young trombonist on the road for 300 days a year. The group performed with bands from all genres, backing up Widespread Panic one minute before sharing the stage with Dave Matthews Band the next. A fan of diverse bands like Parliament Funkadelic, Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour, and Prince, Big Sam loved the variety that Dirty Dozen Brass Band offered. He wanted to front his own group, though. He needed to sing, to engage the crowd, to write his own songs. Inspired to chase down that dream, he formed Big Sam's Funky Nation, reaching out to some of his favorite players from around the Big Easy — including Joshua Connelly, Chocolate Milk, Jerry "J Blakk" Henderson, and Drew "Da Phessah" Baham — to create his own super-group.

Big Sam isn't the only member of the Funky Nation to sport some serious credentials. J Blakk kicked off his career as a trumpet player, even performing with Southern University's marching band — Human Jukebox — before finding his love for bass. Horn player Da Phessah established himself around town as an in-demand producer and multi-instrumentalist. Guitar player Connelly grew up on rock & roll, eventually growing into a world-class musician whose style dips into rock, funk and jazz. Chocolate Milk began drumming in church. Together, those five musicians make up Big Sam's Funky Nation, a group that knows no boundaries, no limits, no restrictions — only the thrill that comes from playing music inspired by the thrills of their New Orleans hometown.

"We don't cater to one demographic," says Big Sam, rattling off a list of jam band festivals, jazz shows, rock clubs, and funk gigs that his band has played since 2007. "We play music for everybody. It's not just funk; that's the foundation, but the music goes from funk to rock to wild jazz. It's music about love and partying. Everyone can get down with that."

For more information on Big Sam’s Funky Nation:
http://www.bigsamsfunkynation.com
https://www.facebook.com/bigsamsfunkynation
http://www.twitter.com/funkybigsam

This week’s It’s Your City with host Cortney Bloomer is with Rachelle Resnick of Proscenium Players. The Carson City based theater group and the Brewery Arts Center present the Broadway comedy “Harvey” which launches Friday with several performances through the remainder of the month.

“Harvey” is a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase. It is a theater classic about Elwood P. Dowd, an amiable middle-aged man whose favorite pastime is drinking in bars with his best friend. This sounds perfectly normal — except for the fact his best friend is a six-plus-foot-tall invisible rabbit named Harvey.

Elwood explains Harvey is a “pooka,” a kindly but mischievous creature from Celtic mythology who carefully chooses those he befriends. Elwood’s sister, Veta Louise, and niece Myrtle Mae are naturally convinced that Elwood is off his rocker.

They conspire to have him committed to the local sanitarium so they can carry on with their social-climbing activities without the embarrassment Elwood causes when he casually introduces Harvey to their upper-crust acquaintances. In a series of comic misunderstandings, Veta Louise is the one who ends up committed, while Elwood wins the admiration of the staff —and perhaps convinces others that Harvey is much more than a figment of his imagination! Jimmy Stewart was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Elwood Dowd, and Josephine Hull won an Oscar as best supporting actress for her portrayal of Veta Louise.

It's Your City guest Resnick is the director. Performances will be at the MHJ Box Theater of the Brewery Arts Center on Fridays and Saturdays, April 23, 29 and 30, beginning at 7 p.m. and Sundays, April 24 and May 1 beginning at 2 p.m. Go here for information on the Proscenium Players.

See the video below.

The Nevada Department of Education announced Wednesday it has secured a $100,000 grant to develop a detailed career readiness action plan, which is an essential step to expanding economic opportunity for young people across our state.

Nevada is among 24 states and the District of Columbia that secured grants for this work through phase one of the New Skills for Youth grant opportunity. The grants are one piece of a $75 million, five-year initiative developed by JPMorgan Chase, in partnership with the Council of Chief State School Officers and Advance CTE, aimed at increasing economic opportunity for young people by strengthening career-focused education, starting in high school and ending with postsecondary degrees or credentials aligned with business needs.

“This grant award increases national and statewide awareness of Nevada’s Career Readiness Project and advances Nevada’s credibility as a locus of vital economic growth,” said Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction, Steve Canavero, Ph.D. “I am proud to receive this award on behalf of all Nevadans. It honors the demonstrated will and capacity of Nevadans to improve opportunities for all Nevada youth to prepare for highly-skilled, well-paid jobs in the New Nevada.”

Today, too few young people are receiving the education or training in high school and beyond that would put them on a track to qualify for these careers. By the age of 25, only about half of young Americans have a meaningful postsecondary credential that enables them to compete for good jobs, and the U.S. youth unemployment rate is more than double the national rate.

Through phase one of New Skills for Youth, Nevada and other selected states will each receive a $100,000 six-month grant, in addition to expert technical assistance and peer support from other grantees, to perform a diagnostic assessment of their career preparation system and prepare for implementation of a new action plan
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The New Skills for Youth grant promotes the Nevada Ready! Goal of Career Readiness for all students. The Career Readiness Project will scale up career preparation programs (Career Pathways) for Nevada youth, aligning them to current and future employer needs. Resources and technical support from the grant will assure that the education-workforce pipeline is well-designed and contributes to the continued economic growth of the State.

“States across the country are adjusting their career readiness programs to ensure they adequately prepare students for their next step after graduation,” said Chris Minnich, executive director of CCSSO. “States have seized this grant opportunity to pursue bold plans for pathways that will put kids on a course for success after high school and beyond.”

“We must address the youth career crisis, and it starts in our schools,” said Chauncy Lennon, Head of Workforce Initiatives, JPMorgan Chase. “These grants kick start an effort to ensure career and technical education systems are better aligned with the needs of business and leaders throughout states that are committed to tackling youth employment.”

An independent advisory committee recommended phase one grant recipients after a rigorous review process that considered states’ proposed plans, cross-sector partnerships, and demonstrated commitment and capacity to transform their systems of career preparation according to the grant guidelines. In the judgment of the advisory committee, the selected states showed promise in their career readiness plans and indicated strongly that this work is a priority for them.

Nevada and the other phase one planning grant states, will be eligible to apply for the phase two grant opportunity, which will require states to demonstrate the commitment and capacity to execute the action plans developed in phase one.

This grant opportunity builds on CCSSO's Career Readiness Initiative, launched in 2015 to help close the skills gap in this country. The goal is to ensure that students are not only college-ready, but that all children also graduate from high school prepared for careers.

CCSSO’s work has been guided by the recommendations made in Opportunities and Options, a report of CCSSO’s Career Readiness Task Force.

The report encourages states to make high school programs more responsive to the labor market by enlisting the employer community as a lead partner; significantly raise the threshold for quality career pathways in secondary schools; and make career preparation matter to schools and students, in part by expanding accountability systems to emphasize career readiness.

Go here more information on the New Skills for Youth grant opportunity or CCSSO’s Career Readiness Initiative.

A 46-year-old Carson City woman faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor battery charges after allegedly chasing her husband with a knife.

The woman was arrested Nov. 2, 12:52 a.m. in the 2900 block of Kitchen Drive. Carson Now is withholding the name of the woman to protect the identity of a 15 year-old-daughter, who was pushed by her mother, and another daughter who used a smart phone camera to video the incident.

According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were called to the location and spoke with the husband outside who advised that his wife was drunk and chased him with a knife. Officers made contact with the woman and, after several commands, the woman surrendered and was cuffed.

The husband told deputies that his wife came home intoxicated and angry and began an argument, at one point grabbing a knife and chasing him around the house. Two daughters in the house, one identified as being 15, said they watched their mother chase their father around the house and saw her punching him on his back, the arrest report states.

The mother then stopped and turned toward the 15-year-old, pushing her to the ground. Another daughter, whose age was not given, recorded the incident via cell phone video which collaborated the story given by the man, the arrest report states.

The video showed the woman stabbing the dining room table, putting down the knife, punching the man and and then throwing the 15-year-old to the ground, the arrest report states. Bail: $26,274.

A California man, who led Carson City authorities on a chase and foot pursuit early Wednesday morning, and was later found hiding under a vehicle, faces multiple felony weapon, drug and property destruction charges.
Martin Earl Rushing, 40, of Los Banos, Calif., is being held in Carson City Jail with a bail amount of $100,000.
Carson City authorities attempted to pull over Rushing who was driving a white GMC truck that had been reported stolen. Deputy Christopher Rivera initiated a stop, exited his patrol car when Rushing sped away, the arrest report stated. A pursuit began south on Curry Street from Rhodes, with Rivera pacing the truck going in excess of 70 mph in a posted 35 mph zone, the report stated.

Rushing approached a stop sign at Curry and Koontz streets, blowing through it without stopping. Rushing then went eastbound on Koontz and then to the 3300 block of South Carson Street, turning east on Frontage Road, the report stated.

Rushing then entered the parking lot of Central Carson Self Storage, in the 3300 block of Carson Street, approached a solid steel gate and intentionally drove over a chain link fence that connected the storage unit and Cherry Creek Apartments, the report states. The vehicle then traveled east in the parking lot before striking a second chain link fence at the apartment complex, re-entering the storage business. Rushing then exited that parking lot and struck a white trailer stored in the parking lot and then drove through a third fence on the north side of the property and became stuck, the report stated.

Rushing then jumped out of the truck and ran through the storage area and jumped over a fence. Officers were able to track debris that Rushing dropped in his path, including pistol cartridges on the ground near where he had jumped over the fence, the report stated.

A perimeter was set up and officers began the search. Rushing was found by deputies hiding under a large box-style truck and was ordered to come out from underneath and was detained. Two firearms were in his possession, a 50-caliber and a 40-caliber pistol, the report stated. The 40-caliber weapon was reported stolen.

An inventory of the vehicle turned up five more firearms, including two Ruger rifles, a Springfield Armory rifle, a Beretta shotgun and a Saiga shotgun. A Ruger rife and the Saiga shotgun had been reported stolen.

In a compartment located behind the driver's seat officers found a glass case with 14.2 grams of methamphetamine and a meth pipe. Also found was a scale and other drug-related packaging materials, the report stated. A records check on Rushing shows that he has four felony convictions for possession of stolen property, drugs and weapon offenses.

Deputy Rivera met with Rushing at the jail, where Rushing reportedly apologized for running from the officer and that he did not wish to harm anyone, according to the arrest report. River interrupted Rushing, advising him of a rights waiver. Rushing then said he wished to speak with an attorney before speaking with law enforcement. He was booked into jail.

Rushing faces the following felony charges: Possession of a stolen vehicle, three counts possession of stolen firearms, seven counts of being an ex-felon in possession of firearms, eluding an officer, drug trafficking, possession of drugs with intent to sell, three counts of property destruction, and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia.

The Western Nevada College Wildcats may look back to Friday, March 14 as a pivotal point in their season. Two dramatic walk-off victories gave the Wildcats a momentum boost that inspired them to workmanlike 17-2 and 7-5 nonconference wins over Mount Hood Community College of Gresham, Ore., on Saturday in Carson City.

The four-game sweep improved WNC’s overall record to 19-9 and righted the club after splitting four games the previous weekend at Colorado Northwestern.

“Coach (Frank) Carey had some pointed comments after yesterday’s games about just keeping our foot on the gas pedal, and that paid off in the first game, where we were able to extend the lead and save some pitching, so that we had lot of fresh arms at the end of the fourth game,” said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. “We have a lot of guys contributing and a lot of guys working hard to get their chance and make good on it at the end of the week.”

WNC immediately jumped on Mount Hood starting pitcher Evans Jones in the opener, scoring four runs in its first at-bat. A sacrifice fly by Rayne Raven plated Christian Stolo for the Wildcats’ first run, then Joey Crunkilton provided more of the power hitting he demonstrated to conclude Friday’s twin bill.

For the second straight plate appearance, Crunkilton went deep, sending his team-leading fourth homer of the season into the sagebrush in right field to make the score 2-0. Connor Klein and Tony Roque added a run-scoring single and RBI double, respectively, to exacerbate Jones’ rough opening frame.

The Wildcats tacked on another run in the second inning on Raven’s second sacrifice fly to move in front 5-0.
Wildcat starter Conor Harber ran into some trouble in the third inning, giving up a two-run homer to No. 9 hitter Cole Hamilton to cut WNC’s lead to 5-2. Later in the inning, Harber walked consecutive hitters with two outs, but got a force at third to get out of the jam.

In the third inning, Stolo’s third straight hit brought home Sam Hall, putting the Wildcats in front 6-2. Alex Fife’s sharp grounder to first with the bases loaded scored Roque, extending WNC’s edge to 7-2.

The Wildcats weren’t finished offensively as Raven collected his third and fourth RBI with a base hit into center field. Crunkilton’s bad-hop triple into the right-center gap sent Raven to the plate for a 10-2 WNC lead.

WNC buried the Saints in the fourth, scoring seven runs to build a 17-2 bulge. Three straight walks by reliever Chase Wiger set up the big inning. Misjudged fly balls by Saints’ outfielders compounded the problems for Wiger. On three successive balls hit into the outfield, Mount Hood came up empty. Kody Reynolds’ two-run double over the head of charging center fielder Nick Gawley scored Stolo and Corey Pool for a 16-2 WNC lead.

Harber worked four innings to earn his second win in as many decisions. The sophomore right-hander gave up four hits and two earned runs while walking two and striking out one. Dylan Hollister threw the last three innings, retiring the final seven hitters he faced. The freshman gave up one hit and struck out two.

The top of WNC’s lineup lit up four Mount Hood pitchers for 14 hits. Stolo was 3 for 5 with four runs scored while knocking in two, Raven was 1 for 1 with four RBI and a run scored, and Crunkilton delivered a pair of extra-base hits and drove in three runs. Also, Hall contributed two hits, scored three runs and stole a base, and Reynolds came off the bench to smack two doubles.

“The coach kept preaching to keep kicking them when you are ahead, so they don’t have a chance to get back,” Stolo said. “It’s a confidence booster; it’s fun to get some wins before we go back into league play.”

The lopsided victory in the opener didn’t drop the Wildcats’ focus in game two. WNC erupted for a four-run second inning, triggered by a Pool’s homer to right. It was the freshman’s third shot of the season.

Austin Andrews also came up big during the rally, executing a safety squeeze bunt to score Hall. Jake Bennett collected the third RBI of the inning with a two-out single to right to score Reynolds. The Wildcats used some heady baserunning to steal a fourth run. With Wildcats on first and third, Whittemore sent both runners and Bennett touched home plate before Fife was tagged out.

The Saints were unable to capitalize against Raven in the first three innings. Mount Hood left runners on second and third bases in the first and second innings and a runner at second in the third.
Three scoreless innings and the win give Raven (3-2) something to build on.

“I asked if I could start to see if I could work through some stuff,” Raven said. “I’ve been working on a lot of different stuff in bullpen (sessions), and I think I’m going to have a lot of confidence coming out from getting the start and feeling good.”

The Wildcats extended their lead to 7-0 in the third frame. Pool’s groundout allowed Harber to score from third, and Hall blasted a two-run homer to right, his first roundtripper in a Wildcats’ uniform.

Mount Hood made it interesting by scoring twice in the fifth and sixth innings, but the Saints could have been closer if not for leaving at least two runners on base in all but the third inning.

And when the Saints put their first two hitters on base against reliever Thomas Kerr in the seventh, a once-commanding Wildcat lead became shaky.

However, the Wildcats called on freshman Connor Zwetsch, an Oregonian of course, to extinguish the Oregon’ team’s comeback bid. Hamilton, who had hits in his previous three at-bats, flew out to center for the first out in the seventh.

After a double steal moved the Saints up a base, Zwetsch struck out Clark Bryant looking. Kody Matthews was hit by a pitch on a two-strike count, filling the bases, then Mike Travers scored on a passed ball, pulling the Saints to within 7-5.

It looked like the Saints would tie it when Jake Dahlberg hit a grounder to the right side that first baseman Pool missed while diving to his right, but Klein got behind the ball and was able to field it and throw to first, where Zwetsch was covering for the final out.

“That play to end the game is not an easy play for the second baseman or the pitcher, so good job for both of them,” Whittemore said.

Zwetsch earned the save, a day after picking up his second victory of the season.
“He knows all of those guys. He moved away from home to come play in our program, so for him to get that final out was a big deal,” Whittemore said.

Zwetsch said he’s only reciprocating for his coaching continuing to send him out to the mound.
“I’ve been kind of struggling lately, but people have kept their confidence in me, and I come out and try to do what I can,” he said.

Raven said having Zwetsch step up to stabilize the bullpen can only help the team moving forward.
“That’s huge to see a young guy be able to do that and gives the team a lot more confidence in him, too,” Raven said. “We can rally around him, and if he can keep doing that, he’s going to be solid.”

WNC will try to improve on its third-place standing in the Scenic West Athletic Conference when it travels to College of Southern Nevada for four games starting Friday.

“Unfortunately, losing makes it easier to get better. We probably improved more rapidly this week because we lost last weekend (to Colorado Northwestern),” Whittemore said. “This gets us on the right note for going to Vegas, and that’s going to be an exciting series for us. We’ve got to make a move, and this gives us a little momentum to do that.”

Spring training has begun, reminding these two All-American boys how much we love baseball and especially baseball lore. Baseball, books and film make a cheesy concoction, never more so than in the 1984 movie The Natural based on the 1952 novel by Bernard Malamud.

Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), a wholesome Midwestern 19-year-old farm boy in 1923, is a great natural baseball pitcher. The night before he travels to Chicago for a professional tryout he spends with his lovely and equally wholesome girlfriend Iris (Glenn Close). But when Roy gets to Chicago, he’s shot by a deranged young lady in black (Barbara Hershey) who then commits suicide. His recovery takes a long time, and he loses contact with the folks back home and misses his chance as a ballplayer.

Sixteen years later, via fluke developments in a convoluted good-versus-evil story and after playing semi-pro ball, he debuts in the majors playing for the hapless New York Knights, managed by Pops and Red (Will Brimley and Richard Farnsworth). After some fits and starts, the rookie who’s the age at which most players are retiring leads the team out of the cellar on an unlikely drive toward the only thing Pops, who gave his heart and soul to the game, ever wanted: a pennant.

So, who is Roy Hobbs? Well, he’s many baseball legends rolled into one.

At first, he’s Bob Feller, the best pitcher in baseball in 1952 and a Midwestern farm boy who could throw a ball through a barn wall with pinpoint control.
When he returns to the game, he’s Ted Williams, in 1952 the greatest American League hitter (and second best ever in baseball) who’s stated desire was that when folks saw him they’d say, “There goes Ted Williams – the best hitter there ever was, ever will be.”

Also Stan Musial, the best National League hitter at the time and “baseball’s perfect knight” who cheerfully signed autographs for all the starry-eyed kids who ever asked.

Being a great pitcher and the best hitter, he’s also Babe Ruth, the best ballplayer ever, a pitching super-star before becoming the greatest hitter ever.
And he’s King Arthur, because his bat, Wonderboy, has a mystical provenance like Arthur’s sword Excalibur.

But Roy takes up with Memo (Kim Basinger), another beautiful young woman who brings him trouble, and he swoons in a mid-season slump – until Iris appears unbeknownst to him at a game in Chicago. She stands up radiantly in a white dress and hat, and he sees but does not recognize her in the bright sun. Still, the vision of the Lady in White (who stood up because she could not stand to see him fail) inspires him and he hits a massive homer that destroys the clock high above the right field bleachers. The pennant chase is back on.

Roy and Iris re-establish contact, and Roy learns she has a son of an age that he now needs his absentee father. The Knights finish the season tied for first, but Roy is hospitalized from poisoning by Memo to aid gamblers who have bet against him. Not knowing that Memo poisoned him, he nonetheless realizes she’s playing against him.

Injured and recovering from the poison, Roy struggles during the play-off game for the pennant. Iris, in the stands with her son, sends him a note telling him he’s the father. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Roy’s at bat with the game on the line. Following a long foul ball into the bleachers, he returns to the plate to find he has broken his Wonderboy bat.

This is when his past good deeds and wholesome nature combine with the true love of a good woman for his redemption. He tells the bat boy, Bobby Savoy, to find him a good bat. Earlier, when Bobby asked, Roy taught him how to make and finish his own bat. What goes around now comes around: Bobby brings him the Savoy Special, and of course Roy smashes the pennant-winning home run in spectacular fashion.

The epilogue finds Roy back home in the Midwest wheat fields with his wife and son, who appears to be the next natural. A real man’s story complete.

Ron Knecht is Nevada State Controller. Geoffrey Lawrence is Assistant Controller.

This story has been updated to include a booking photo and more information about the man sought for questioning in an August 13 stabbing. Go here for the update.
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A person who recognized a Honda he had recently seen posted to Facebook as being stolen discovered the vehicle Monday night across from a McDonald's drive-thru and called 911 to report it, resulting in the arrest of a person of interest for attempted homicide, a Carson City sheriff's sergeant said.

Deputies located the vehicle, occupied by an adult male, across from a laundromat and the fast food restaurant in the 2100 block of North Carson Street. Officers attempted to box the stolen car in with their vehicles. The suspect instead jumped out of the stolen vehicle and took off running. He was captured on Sage Street after a brief foot chase, said Carson City Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Daniel Gonzales, who chased the man.

The suspect, who was uncooperative with officers and would not give a name, was arrested and is a person of interest for attempted homicide in Washoe County, auto theft and drug charges. Deputies also recovered burglary tools. His name has not been released.

The citizen who reported finding the stolen vehicle called Carson City dispatch at 5:07 p.m. saying that he saw a post on Facebook with the picture of the older model Honda that resembled a vehicle near the McDonald’s drive thru. He provided a description and license plate number, which had been entered as reported stolen, said Sgt. Gonzales. The suspect was taken to jail.

For the weekend arrest report, which also includes an unrelated arrest for a stolen vehicle, go here.

Check back on this developing story for updates.

A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has served or is serving in our Armed Forces. Further thank yous go to their loved ones for the sacrifices they make. This Veterans’ Day several local and national businesses have some special offers for you: free food, drinks, and even pet adoptions. You’ll find them all listed here. It’s also a Friday, so Carson City has some fun packed into our little valley. Enjoy live music at Westside Pour House or Living the Good Life. It’s a DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. Western Nevada Musical Theater continues their run of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Just take a look for yourself and you’re sure to find something.

FRIDAY: Veterans’ Day

• ‘Pocket Ziggurat’ a solo exhibition by artist by artist Chelsea Pegram at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Mike and Pam Black with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Haircuts for Heroes: A Fundraiser for Honor Flight at the Capital Barber Shop: 256 W. Winnie Lane (9am-6pm)
• Friends of the Carson City Library Fall Food Drive at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm; free book coupon with donation – one per day, does not include $5 hardbacks; Benefits the Ron Wood Family Resource Center)
• Holiday Open House at the Purple Avocado: 904 N. Curry (10am-5:30pm)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Educational Meet and Greet with Cultivators: Veterans Day Event at RISE Dispensary: 135 E. Clearview (11am-7pm; discounts and specials for Veterans; 10% of sales to benefit Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center)
• Friday BBQ: fun, games, prizes at Meek’s Lumber: 1405 Industrial Way, Gardnerville (11am-1pm; free; Reps from BMD, Inc. and Simpson Strong-Tie on site)
• Annual Veterans’ Day Parade down ‘C’ Street in Virginia City (11:11am)
• City of Reno Veterans’ Day Parade in Downtown Reno (opening ceremony at 11:11am at the the Virginia Street Bridge, parade to follow; The parade goes north on Virginia Street from the Virginia Street Bridge at 1st Street and marches north to 5th Street)
• Food Truck Friday with Sol Gourmet at Ed’s Doghouse (12pm-8pm)
• Register for Holiday Assistance and Thanksgiving Food Baskets at the Salvation Army: 661 Colorado St (1pm-3:30pm; All those wishing to receive assistance must register. Bring your Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household; volunteers needed - If you would like to help please call Christie at 775-887-9120)
• Opening Reception for the Erik Holland Art Show and Sale at Maynard’s Station, Gold Hill (5pm-9pm; light refreshments and no host bar)
• Wine Tasting at Aloha Liquors (5pm-7pm; $10 includes light refreshments)
• Beer, Wine, or Spirit Tasting at Cowboys Liquors (5pm-7pm)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Joe LaChew And Martina Dayton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-8:30; DJ R Styles at 9pm)
• Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
• Improvisation Show at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (doors 6pm, show 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5, $3 for children under 12 and seniors over 55)
• Square Dancing with the Capitol Cut-ups at the Carson Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (6pm-9pm; for info contact Marge at 775 885 7986 or 775 220 2942)
• Trans in Carson City (TICC) at Comma Coffee (6pm-8pm; TICC welcomes all those in the LGBTQIAP community, their allies and advocates)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Country Dancing with DJ Cowboy Bobby Truesdale at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge in Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm, lounge opens at 5pm; $5 DJ donation; must be 21+)
• Mike Thompson Lecture Series: ‘King Arthur’ in the Sierra Room of the Plaza Hotel: 801 S. Carson St. (doors 6:30pm; 7pm-8:30pm; $5 per person; light refreshments and no host bar)
• Singer, Songwriter, and more Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
• Live Music with Tully Green at Mystique Restaurant and Lounge: 318 N Carson St (7pm-11pm)
• Live Music with the Pearl Sky Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849)
• Carson Comedy: Leif Skyving at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 6:45, show starts 7:30pm; $15 day of show, $13 in advance; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk)
• Friday Night Presentations: Spirit Cave Man with Frank Mullen at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Lecture 7:30pm, dinner from 4pm-8pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations recommended 775-847-0111)
• Live Music with the Sierra Sweethearts at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)
• Live Music with Rick Medina and Bad Intent at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the RYE Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long St. (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
• Friday Night Dance Party with DJ R Styles at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)

SPECIALS FOR VETERANS DAY:
-- Free Swim for Active and Retired Military Members at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pools only; this does not extend to Military family members)
-- Veterans Special at Eagle Valley Golf Course ($33 west course, $28 east course – both include lunch)
-- Free coffee, soda, and carwashes for Veterans and Active Duty at Capitol Shell: 1462 S. Carson
-- Veterans Buy one item, get one 50% off at It’s a Girl Thang Consignment Shop: 1903 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
-- Free Pets for Vets at the SPCA of Northern Nevada: 4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno (11am-6pm; waiving all adoption fees to all active military and veterans with proof of service)
-- Annual Veterans’ Day Parade down ‘C’ Street in Virginia City (11am)
-- City of Reno Veterans’ Day Parade in Downtown Reno (opening ceremony at 11:11am at the the Virginia Street Bridge, parade to follow; The parade goes north on Virginia Street from the Virginia Street Bridge at 1st Street and marches north to 5th Street)
-- Retro Radio Dolls Veterans Day Show at the Delta Saloon, Virginia City (two shows: 12:25pm and 2:30pm)

FOOD:
-- Applebee's: Free Meal for Veterans and Active Military (11am-12pm; limited menu, dine in only; Proof of military service required)
-- Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries for Veterans and Active Military (must provide proof of service, dine in only)
-- Casino Fandango’s Rum Jungle Buffet: Free Buffet (lunch 11am-2pm, or dinner 4:30pm-9pm; Must present valid Military ID to the Rum Jungle Buffet cashier)
-- Carson Valley Inn, Minden: Sixth Annual Veteran's Day Spaghetti Lunch (11am-2pm; Veterans and active military personnel simply present your military ID for entrance, and lunch for you and one guest is free)
-- Chili’s: Free meal for Veterans and active-duty military from a special Veterans Day menu (just show proof of military service)
-- Denny's Restaurant: Active, Inactive and Retired Military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam (5am-12pm; show ID)
-- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free Meal for Veterans and active military (free meal includes a sandwich, side and a Big Yellow Cup, up to a $12 total value. Anyone who dines with a veteran is offered a free Big Yellow Cup with applicable purchase)
-- Elk’s Club, 515 N. Nevada St.: Veterans’ Day Spaghetti Dinner (Dinner 6pm-8pm; free for veterans, $8 non-veterans)
-- Firkin and Fox: Free Meal for all Veterans and current Military Personnel (Please provide a Veteran's Hat, Military ID or other proof of U.S. Military service to your server upon ordering)
-- Gold Dust West: Veteran’s Day Free Meal for all current and retired military (please show military ID)
-- IHOP: Free Short Stack of Red, White, and Blue Pancakes (7am-7pm; Military ID or proof of service required)
-- Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo (11am-2pm; proof of service required)
-- Nerdvana, 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2: Honor our Veterans Lunch Party (1pm-4pm)
-- Olive Garden: Free meal for Veterans and Active Military (11am-10am; dine in only; special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrées are served with unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad and warm, garlic breadsticks)
-- Red’s Old 395: 50% off your meal for Active Duty Military and Veterans (11am-2pm; Please bring your military ID or Veterans Affairs Card)
-- SlotWorld Casino’s Betsy’s Café: Free Meal for Veterans
-- Starbucks: Free Tall Brewed Coffee (active duty service members, reservists, veterans and military spouses)

A Carson City man, who was being booked into jail on a violation of his probation, faces felony drug charges after allegedly having a controlled substance taped to his penis.

Che Daniel Brower, 19, was arrested at the jail on Friday at about 9:45 a.m. Bail was set at $10,000.

The man went into the pre-booking area where a package of Suboxone was found taped to his penis, according to the arrest report. The Schedule 3 narcotic prescription drug is commonly used for people who are detoxing from heroin or opiates.

According to the arrest report, authorities began the routine search of the man's clothing, removing his blue jeans where he was wearing black sport shorts underneath his blue jeans, according to the arrest report. Officers used a metal detector wand to search him in order to prevent contraband and weapons to enter the jail facility.

When a deputy moved the wand in front of Brower's waist and groin area, the metal detector sounded, indicating something metal was present inside that area, the arrest report stated.

Brower's black sport shorts and gray underwear appeared to have no metal on them. Officers asked Brower why the metal detector would trip an alarm. The man stated it was Suboxone, according to the arrest report.

Officers escorted the man to the booking showers to complete a strip search to ensure no metal contraband was in his shorts or underwear. The man removed his black sport shorts, underwear and a package taped to his penis was given to the officer. It was an unopened Suboxone 8mg/2mg packet. The packet of Suboxone has an instruction of prescription only, indicating a prescription is required to possess it. There was no prescription label on the packet, the arrest report stated.

The man faces charges of being in possession of a prescription medication without a prescription.

In other arrests:

— A unemployed Carson City man faces a felony charge of provided false identification after he fled from police following a fight.

Kristopher Lynn Graver, 23, was arrested Saturday, 1:46 a.m. at Spear Street and Minnesota Drive. Bail was set at $10,000.

Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Carson Street in reference to a fight. A deputy had met with a victim who gave a name with a birthday of Sept. 23, 1991. A check of the subject came back with a name from a man from Oregon, according to the arrest report.

As deputies spoke with the man suspected of hitting Graver, the victim took off running. Officers began to chase the man, with a deputy finding him at Spear and Minnesota streets. An officer drove up to the man who was out of breath. The man began running and officer began a foot chase, according to the arrest report.

Graver reportedly ran around to the back of a building and as the officer rounded the corner with his gun out, the officer saw the man take an aggressive blade stance within a foot of him. The officer used a distraction strike on Graver with the gun and the man received a laceration, according to the arrest report.

Graver fought with officers who tried to cuff him. Later he was asked why he ran and the man confessed that he had a warrant for his arrest and that he gave him his younger brother's name to avoid going to jail on the warrant.

The man was arrested for obstructing with violence and providing false identification to avoid prosecution.

— A Carson City woman faces felony charges of possession of an altered prescription for prescribed drugs and attempting to forge a prescription.

Brandi Lynn Simpson, 32, was arrested at 5:11 Friday, in the 3200 block of Highway 50 East. Bail was set at $10,000. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to CVS Pharmacy on Highway 50 E in reference to a reported fraud.

Upon arrival, officers met with the pharmacist who advised Simpson had turned in a fraudulent prescription and was attempting to obtain a controlled narcotic. The pharmacist advised the woman had been flagged in the state prescription data base for obtaining prescriptions with fraudulent scripts and was again attempting to get 30 pills of Phentermine, according to the arrest report.

The pharmacist advised the particular paper she used was similar to script paper that was reported stolen from a doctor's office and the script was never issued by the doctor, according to the arrest report.

Officers read the woman her Miranda rights and she agreed to speak she. Simpson at first told officers she was a patient of the doctor and received the script. Then she stated she was an employee of a health care company and obtained several blank prescriptions from the doctor's assistants when she was employed there. She then admitted she wrote in her name, the date, and the amount of refills on a blank prescription she located in her house and attempted to retrieve 30 pills of Phentermine.

She was arrested on probable cause for possession an altered prescription and attempting to acquire a controlled substance by fraud.

— A Carson City man was arrested in the 2300 block of Pool way, and faces an extradition for being a fugitive from justice.
Eric Beaman, 23, a landscaper, was arrested at 3 p.m. on Saturday. He is being held without bail.

— A Reno woman was arrested at the Carson City jail on a felony failure to appear theft warrant.
Monica Michelle Uribe, 37, is being held without bail. The warrant was dated Aug. 23, 2010 and was for a charge of theft between $250 to $2,500, a category C felony out of District Court in Carson City.

— A Carson City man face a gross misdemeanor child endangerment charge after he allegedly punched his wife in the arm during a fight in front of his teenage daughter.

Jorge Castro, 37, was arrested at 10:21 Sunday morning in the 4900 block of Highway 50 East and is in jail on $8,764 bail.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to home after a 13-year-old child called 911 stating she watched her father hit her mother.

The victim stated that Castro, who had been out all night and didn't return home until 4 a.m., became angry when he woke at 10 a.m. and had to change diapers. When he returned to bed, he became angry at the victim, yelled and punched her in the arm three times, the arrest report stated.

The 13-year-old heard the yelling went to her parents bedroom and watched as her father punched her mother in the upper left arm three times with his fist. The teen stated she tried to get Castro to stop but he instead pushed her away into the bedroom door, according to the arrest report.

The teen told police she slapped the man on the back to get him to stop and then she and her brother ran across the street and called 911. The victim had light red marks on her upper left arm. The marks were photographed and he was arrested for domestic battery and child endangerment, according to the arrest report.

— A Carson City man was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge on Saturday in the 600 block of Robinson Street at about 12:30 a.m.

The 48 year-old-bartender and his girlfriend had been arguing. The woman stated during the argument the man approached her in an aggressive manner, raised her arms to defend herself and then the man knocked her to the ground and struck her several times in the head and face. The woman had a laceration on her chin and abrasions to her forearm.

The man was cuffed and taken to jail. Officers did not observe any injuries on the man nor did he say he had any.

— A Carson City man faces multiple misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction after he was arrested at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Carson Street.

The 26-year-old man became belligerent with officers who were called to a bar in reference to a fight. The man, described as "grossly intoxicated" by authorities, became agitated and resistant with officers who asked to speak with him. He was asked for identification. After arguing with officers, he gave them his ID which was run through a data bank in which a failure to appear traffic warrant charge out of Reno was found, the arrest report stated.

Officers asked the man to turn around and place his hands behind his back. He was cuffed and escorted out of the bar and put into the back patio area. The officer explained to the man he had a warrant for his arrest, according to the arrest report.

The man told the arresting officer he was wrong, and that he paid "that mother f****** thing so you can f*** off." The officer told the man there was no need for profanity. The man then reportedly yelled: "I'll f****** say what I want," the report stated.

A crowd gathered outside and the man continued to make a scene using profanity. Officers explained to the man they were contacting Washoe County to make sure the warrant was still valid. The man continued to shout profanities at which point the officer placed him under arrest for disorderly conduct, the report stated.
Officers began to escort him to the patrol car and the man attempted to plant his feet and turn toward the officer. The officer placed his arm through his arm and over his shoulder to force the man to walk toward the car.

When the officer opened the door, the man told him to "f*** off" and to take "your f****** hands off me." The officer told the man if he didn't step into the car he would have to force him in the car. The man again told the officer to "f*** off." The officers pushed the man into the car, the report stated.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 22 and beyond. Opening weekend for fishing on most California waters is Saturday.
ADOBE POND:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The offshore waters holding the start-up hatches produced more rainbows than browns, and a few salmon.  The hatches are just getting started, but the bite was all over the map in terms of depths and spoon colors.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The road is closed to the lake and there will be no fishing reports for Angel Lake until late May of 2015.

BISHOP CREEK, AREA, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing: Don't forget your jacket, (even if it’s warm in Bishop). Watch out for deerif you’re on the road around dawn or dusk.
Only a few more days until Fishmas and Mother Nature is up to her old tricks – which we definitely don’t mind – rain and snowin the forecast cuz we need it! Thunderboomers and rain showers possible Monday thru Tuesday evening. Then rain and snow along with some thunderboomers and breezes starting Wednesday morning and then off and on thru the weekend – temps on the mountain highs in the low 50s and lows in the high 20s , so PACK YOUR WOOLIES, but if you’re heading into town – highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 40s.
Y’all remember what to use on the Lake – if not, Nightcrawlers are always a good choice on Fishmas (and any other time, too) along with Salmon Eggs and Power Bait.
The DingleBerry Inlet will get hit hard – mind your manners – there’s still plenty of water and lots of hiding places out there – go find a new hole if the that Inlet is mobbed.
There’s the Little George Inlet in the back left hand corner and the George Inlet about 200 yards north of  Little George Inlet. And then there’s Jack’s Bay across from the Café or try up by the Dam and the outflow structure.
Oh, and don’t forget just drifting the channels and enjoying the view.
We’ll be getting a stocking for a Department of Fish and Wildlife stocking prior to Opener. 
We’ll have boats on the Lake – first come first serve – we open at 7:00am.
If you’re trolling might want to try a Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant or just drag a Nightcrawler (don’t forget that swivel or you’ll be hating life).
Just watch out for those shallow rocks.
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing will serve Breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am and Lunch until 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday for Opener after that it will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
And, yes, there will be homemade pie and ice cream on the weekends.
Our store hours are as follows:
                       Sunday                    7:00 to 6:00pm
                       Monday                   8:00 to 6:00pm
                       Tuesday                  8:00 to 6:00pm   
                       Wednesday           CLOSED
                       Thursday                8:00 to 6:00pm
                       Friday                      8:00 to 6:00pm
                       Saturday                 7:00 to 6:00pm
The campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Canyon will be open for Opener except Camp Sabrina and Willow – bit too cool yet for the potable water at those camps. Bishop Creek Lodge, Creekside RV Park and Cardinal Village Resort will all be opened for Opener. Parchers Resort opens mid-May.
We do have a new addition to the pet family – Bryan adopted a puppy from the Inyo County Animal Shelter last year – meet Lily. She’s got lots of energy, but is still on the skittish side, so don’t be offended if she doesn’t come to you.

Max, A.N.N. and Nimrod are still around – Max and A.N.N. still love playing fetch whether it’s a stick, ball, or Frisbee. Remember, once you start it’s really hard to get them to stop – Max won’t bring you the flying article back, but will drop it for A.N.N. and she’ll bring it to you – if you do play with them, watch out for cars in the parking lot – thanks. And Nims just likes laying around.

If you’re coming to the Lake, don’t forget sunscreen and dark glasses – there is still some snow around and that sun is pretty bright against the blue sky. You may want to pack some bug juice – prior to the snow storm we had some skeeter lurking – so best to be prepared. You can check out the weather forecast according to Howard our local weather ‘guesser’ at www.MammothWeather.com.

You can also check out www.weather.gov– enter Aspendell, CA (which is the little community right below Lake Sabrina) in the search field and you’ll get the forecast for at the higher elevation. You may need to scoll down on the webpage to see the temps.

BRIDGEPORT, RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Bridgeport Reservoir as of April 21, 2015. The Bridge will fish well in the early part of this season. It received a good jag of catchable sized browns, rainbows, and cutthroat recently.
Conditions are excellent despite low water. There is a small boat launch near the dam that will get you on the water.
Tubers should do great this spring working the drop-offs with Loebergs, crystal leeches, and punk perch patterns.
On the warmer days still water nymphing with Assassins, callibaetis nymphs, broken back midges, gillies, and flashback PT’s will get you pull downs with your Under-cator. 10-13 feet should get you into them.
See Jeffery at the marina for boat rental and fishing info.

BUCKS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake is full and the fishing and weather have been great. There was snow this past week though. They have been catching German Browns, Mackinaw, and Rainbow Trout in the middle of the lake. 
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Carson River East (Upstream from Hangman's Bridge):
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.
Carson River West:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: Fishing continues to improve for fish in the 9 to 12 inch range. The usual small spinners, Power Bait and worms should all work.
Fly rodders should be using hare’s ears, PT, prince, copper Johns, zug bugs and small wooly and crystal buggers.
On warm afternoons when the midges are hatching Griffith’s gnats, Adams, elk hair caddis and other popular dry flies in sizes 12 to 18 are worth a try. Cave Lake was stocked with 4200 nine to 10 inch rainbows this week.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Closed to fishing.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Crowley Lake: Weather looks good for opening week. The barometer should peak on Sunday/Monday of next week. Chironomids will be emerging on this cycle.
To be honest, we are in uncharted waters with regards to how low Crowley is this season to open, & where it will end up. The lake has only come up 7′ since its low last November ( it typically rises over 20 feet).
The LADWP did a remarkable job of keeping this fishery accessible to the boating public last fall. I will be amazed if they can do it again this year.
I believe that it will fish very good early on, with not only numbers-but quality sized fish showing for a good part of the summer.
I have seen solid chironomid hatches already coming off on the warmer days.
Look for a shotgun start to the season, still water nymphing in the 13-16 foot range near Hilton Bay, Sometimes Bay, Sandy Pt., Crooked Creek, Alligator Pt., and off the drop offs along Six Bays.
Have some broken back midges for surface conditions with a textured surface.
The fish will not be picky to start, most midge larva, and pupa patterns will get takes if you are set to the proper depth below your Under-cator. Crystal Tigers and zebras, crystal emergers, pupa, Crystal Vanderleeches, and Gillies are all good calls.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.com):
Lake Davis - April 20, 2015. Davis is low, clear, and temps are warming. Fish are starting to become active taking midges and attractor patterns. Low water conditions will benefit fly anglers with good weed growth and lots of insect activity. Lake Davis Yearly Prospective.
April 2015 - not much has changed, except we have an early spring with warmer temps and lake is at about 50 percent capacity. It is a low snow pack year, but lake will be ok this year if we can stay away from fires.
Seeing a healthy number of midges this spring, and hopefully a good damsel migration with cooperating fish.
Still no snails to speak of, even though DFG says there are some. I will leave this up all year.
Fish number and expectations for this year.
Since the fish kill 9 years ago the Lake Davis fishery has been coming back slowly. The fingerlings and the catchable fish that were planted the last couple of years are growing rapidly but nothing close to the past when we had a full complement of insects and heavy snail population.
The first year plantings were quite heavy and the results were very positive during last year's season. Last year, the number of fish planted was considerably lower than the first year after poisoning.
The fish are healthy and the early seasons has been very good for trollers and moderate for fly anglers.
The fish are just in spawning mode right now and fly fishing is hit or miss. With most of the cold weather behind us the fishing should just get better every day.
Fish size and the copapod problem is still a concern, but the colder water may help. Fish growth is still only about 3 to 4 inches per year and not the 7 plus inches we used to have when the snails and chronomids were more prevalent. 
Insects and Food Sources 
Another consideration about the lake is the insect populations and biomass available to the fish.
In the past, Davis has had incredible blood midge populations with good hatches most of the year. For the last two years, the blood midges have been spotty and not really driving the great fishing to emergers and adults that was so much fun in the past.
The damsels came through the poisoning quite well and we had very good emergences last year, but it was late and short lived.
The real problem (or reason) was that the lake was very high and it took until late July and early August for a lot of the weeds to reach the surface. For that reason, many of the damsels had to swim longer distances to shoreline or available above water weeds to hatch. This all led to a late damsel hatch and shortened. Remember, damsels can live for up to three years before migrating and hatching.
There is also some good callibaetis mayfly populations still in the lake although the fish don't often key on the large numbers of adults during the day.
Caddis flies still are good numbers and very heavy hatches occur most spring and summer days. The fish don't key on the caddis adults much and It is not apparent that they are taking the emergers either.
The most dramatic change is the the absence of the snails that made the fall fishing incredible.
I saw no snails the last three falls and hope they will make a resurgence.
It was quite common to pick up a fish in the fall and they rattled because they had eaten so many snails with more snails coming out of their mouths because they were so full.
The major food source has always been the midge population (70 percent) with damsels, snails, and other aquatic insects making up the rest.
That particular combination of available food sources contributed to the average fish growing over 7 inches during the season (now about 4 to 5 inches).
This meant that a 10 to 12 inch planter was 17 to 19 inches by the end of the first season and well over 20 inches the next year.
Last fall, fish were averaging just over 16 inches with some good fish going 20 plus inches. This seems to indicate that the fish are getting enough food.
I am concerned that during heavy damsel migrations and hatches last year, there were days when very few fish were working on damsels which left anglers scratching their heads. 
Lake Condition this Spring
The lake is starting off at high levels this year, so conditions are going to be interesting. In the droughts of the early 90's, the fishing was very good and the damsels would hatch in mid to late May and last until almost mid July.
I think this year the damsel hatch will be a little late with the high water with weeds reaching the surface later and the water temperatures stay cooler for a longer time.
The last two weeks of June (maybe earlier) should be fantastic for the damsel hatches and there is a possibility of it happening earlier. 
Fishing Strategies
Fishing recommendations are different depending on the type of angler you are and what you feel most comfortable with.
One of the more successful strategies is to use intermediate or sinking lines and just troll your wooly bugger or damsel imitation behind you. By varying your speed your will eventually find the right depth and motion to get into fish. Another advantage to that method is your imitation is in the water more time, and more time means more fish.
For anglers who like to play the game of trying to use more realistic imitations and strategies, the trick is to find the right depth and retrieve to get into fish, the action seems to be more rewarding when the right combination is found.
I don't like to troll behind and tube, but I would rather hunt game with a bow instead of a gun. It is really a matter of your personal preferences.
The biggest problem for most anglers using either method is moving the imitation too fast. Most aquatic insects just don't move very fast and there are very few minnows in the lake for large fish to chase.
The most productive strip seems to be a very slow one with short strips or varied strips. I lie to use a very slow hand twist retrieve and then stop the fly every few inches. You would be surprised to find that 70% of the strikes comes when the imitation is not moving at all.
Lastly, I should mention there are a number of anglers who find great success using an indicator and a couple of flies at various depths.
I liked that method when I had clients who could not cast well or the wind was giving them a bad time, but find it very boring myselt.
It is that personal preference thing again. We all like to catch fish, and sometimes we must all be open to different strategies. 
Flies and Tackle
Recommended flies are of course wooly buggers or wiggle tails.
Make sure the tails are 1 to 1 1/2 times the body length so that the movement is enhanced. Damsel imitations should vary from size 10 dark olive in the first of the season then getting smaller and lighter and the season progresses. Most people don't realize that the damsel's color reflects directly to the depth and color of the weeds they are living in.
By the end of the season, we are using size 14 or even size 16 bugs that are light tan and sometimes even golden yellow or olive.
The fish can get very picky and I have watched and been part of an armada of boats that could not buy a take during the height of the hatch.
It is humbling to make a 100 casts for each take one day when the week before you had the right fly and everything figured out.
Always have some red, tan and black midge larvae in sizes 18 to 12 (yes I said 12) and don't be afraid to use one as a trailer on your damsel or other attractor.
I always carry some Sheep Creeks, PT nymphs, prince nymphs, and even a Staynor ducktail or two.
If I were to pick my best fishing imitation combo it would be damsel with a long tail and a red bead head midge larvae as a trailer.
Lines should be 3 to 6 wts and I would have both an intermediate and floater ready to go. Use 9 foot 4x leaders and have lots of tippet on hand. Of course you want to go with smaller tippets on smaller imitations

EAGLE LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open the Saturday of Memorial weekend.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports: 
04/21/2015
Frenchman campgrounds are now open and even with the cool night temperatures, it didn’t keep the friends and families away from pitching their tent to do some late night cat fishing or early morning trout catching. We had quite a nice crowd over the weekend to enjoy the sunny days up at the lake.
Friday, April 17th, James from Reno caught 8 catfish using nightcrawlers.
He was night fishing from the boat dock at Frenchmans campground. 
Saturday April 18th James McDermott and his friend caught 6 rainbows, each about 18 inches in length.
They were using nightcrawlers at Turkey Point fishing from the bank.  
One of our good ol’ Frenchman Fisherman, Mitch from Reno, NV caught one 3.5 lb beautiful rainbow fishing by the dam.
He was floating nightcrawlers off the bottom.
Monday, April 20th, Mitch again caught another beautiful 3 lb trout fishing at the dam and once again floating his nightcrawlers from the bottom. 
OPENING STREAM FISHING- THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
Please call us for current lake conditions and updates on the fishing - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn): Frenchman's - Pretty much the same as Davis, with a little more midge activity.

HAT CREEK, UPPER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed. Will re-open May 01, 2015.

HOOVER WILDERNESS AREA, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hot Creek as of April 21, 2015.Spring through early summer will be the best periods to fish the crick this year. As the spring and summer roll on, conditions will only worsen in drought years. The weeds are beginning to grow earlier than usual making drifts tougher in the limited open water.  
Some good caddis/mayfly activity currently. High winged dark olive, or dun colored bodies #16/18 are good profiles for the BWO’s. Keep them well dressed to ride high in the foam.
PT’s and bird’s nest patterns are best for nymphs.
Small parachute midge or mayfly patterns used with a 10 foot leader are best for surface presentations when the fish are on the midges/or clusters.
There are a few sections that can be fished with a dry dropper nymph rig.
Try my hi-vis caddis pattern, it works well here. 
Small dead drifted Punk Perch, broken back zebras, small gillies, egg patterns, SJ worms, scuds, flashback PT’s, or assassin birds nest bead heads in #18 are good calls for the dropper. Size 18 or smaller crystal olive caddis larva or zebra midges are good calls as droppers. This is a year around fishery with special regs in place.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water quality at Illipah is good and fishing is fair to good.
Best area for fishing seems to be where the stream enters the lake, though shore anglers are doing well along the western shore.
The usual assortment of worms, artificial baits, spinners and lures should all work. Fly rodders should be using wooly and seal buggers, hares ears, PT nymphs and copper Johns.

JAKE'S/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: Jakes Creek is near capacity and is free of weeds and shore fishing is good. Surface water temps have are in the mid 40’s and the water is fairly clear. The usual assortment of wooly buggers, hares ears, copper Johns and PT nymphs should all work. Power Bait, worms and small spinners should be used by spin fishermen.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.


KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

LUNDY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

MAMMOTH LAKES, BASIN, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

MARLETTE LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:

Closed. Will re-open July 15, 2015.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: Flows continue to be at high levels (140 CFS) They will stay this way until May as the LADWP pulls all its allotted water from Grant Lake early this year.
The water is high and off color in the lower sections downstream from the CDFW Monument which will open on April 25, 2015.
The waters DOWN from the Benton Bridge, to this large regulation placard remain CLOSED until May 23.
Water clarity and overall conditions are fine in the sections above Hot Creek & the irrigation canals.  
You will need heavily weighted nymph rigs to get down in the deeper pools.
There are some cutthroat, and medium sized cuttbows, around if you cover a lot of water.  SJ worms, flashback Pt’s, crystal leeches, broken back midges, & egg patterns strung below an Under-cator will get you fish if you can locate some slower water.  
At this water level streamers can be a good call when used with a light sinking tip line. Work the deep side along the cut banks using the “dip and strip” technique. Loebergs, Spruce-A-Bu’s, Punk Perch in #6-12. 
Middle Owens River (Bishop area):
Conditions remain very good, with flows up to 150 CFS below the dam at Pleasant Valley Reservoir. They are much lower in the drift boat sections, as water is being diverted into the irrigation canals. I have been told that a significant flow increase is not in the short term water management plans this year due to the extreme drought.
Fishing has picked up nicely for both wading, and drift boat trips during the warmer weather we experienced this week.
We are settling into a typical late spring pattern, with the bite slowing down as the sun gets higher.
You will see some large spring caddis, and last generation smaller BWO’s #18-20. High-vis & natural caddis adults, parachute hi-vis mayfly, or blue dun adults are correct profiles for surface presentations. Assassin birds nest, flashback pheasant tails, broken back midges, crystal olive caddis, & olive zebra larva patterns good calls for nymphing with an Under-cator. Have some Loebergs, Punk Perch, & crystal Vanderleeches if you choose to toss streamers.
This fishery remains open year around.
Special regs from the footbridge at Pleasant Valley campground to the fishing monument 4.7 miles downstream.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish.
Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Onion Valley Reservoir: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.
Blue Lakes: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.
Knott Creek Reservoir: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The level has come up to 4388 feet. 
The transition section is tougher to fish currently, and you will be right up along the trees under this condition.
The small river section has been best for numbers of smaller rainbows and browns-use dry/dropper bead head nymph combos here.  
Forget fishing the river, or inlet if the hydro station is ramped up. Power generation can occur anytime during the spring.
Stimulators, hi-vis para BWO’s, or hi-vis caddis may be used as the upper fly-use crystal olive caddis larva, flashback PT’s, Assassins, broken back or crystal tiger & zebra midges as your dropper bead head nymph.
Tubing  has really picked up from the launch ramp, up to the inlet section.
Streamers like Loebergs, Agent Orange, Crystal leeches, & Spruce-A-Bu’s will get you into some nice browns, & larger bows in the rez proper. Use a full sinking, or heavy sink tip line to get down 10-15 feet quickly.
You can also fish “Crowley midge style” in the rez near the drop-offs.
Fish chironomid patterns below an Under-cator. Gillies, broken back midges, crystal emergers & pupa patterns. Tiger & zebra midges are always a solid choice for your larva pattern.
This fishery is open year around.
The Gorge:
This fishery is not effected by flow increases on the Middle Owens.
Have those mayfly nymphs, PMD adults, & caddis adults handy.
The spring caddis are coming off steady.
This maybe the best dry fly fishery we have during the spring months.
The Gorge could be classified as the true “tailwater” from Crowley Lake.
The fish here are all wild browns with a large one going 16 inches. Moderate/difficult hiking is required to access the more secluded sections. Rock hopping and bush whacking can be expected.
Dry/dropper bead head nymph combos work well in the deeper pools.
Use PT’s, Assassin birds nest, broken back midges, tiger midges, and crystal olive larva patterns as the nymphs. Hi-vis para BWO’s, Stimulators, parachute midge adults, and elk caddis, and hi-vis caddis are good choices for your dry fly. Pack in water, have cleated wading boots and a stout staff.
2-4wt. rods are perfect for this water. Snakes may be out early!

RUBY LAKE NWR, WHITE PINE, COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Harrison pass is open, though there are some slicks spots due to a little snow and ice and for at least a few more days, 4WD is recommended.
Fishing is still fair to good for trout depending upon the day, the angler and where you are fishing along the collection ditch.
The go-to fly seems to be the hares ear, with the pheasant tail nymph close behind. Also, wooly buggers and flies that have some red in them also seem to be working.
For spin fishermen the usual assortment of small spinners and minnow type lures are all effective here.
The ditch is artificial lures and flies only and wading is not allowed in the ditch.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon closed. Will re-open July 16.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of  April 20, 2015 water flow is currently 3,250 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report -  Fishing daily, water is clear, and gorgeous weather. With most days averaging over 30 fish days, fishing for rainbows has been fantastic. 
Rainbow trout fishing in the Redding area to Anderson area is GREAT!
Working best are PT's, and  Micro Mayflies. 
Drift  boats or Jet boats available.
We cater to all levels of anglers. Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, Calif. Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Striped Bass: April 120, 2015 
The Striped Bass fishing has started.  Let's go fishing.  
Catching stripers now!! The Striped bass fishing  is up and down, the weekend was tough. Still bring in a few nice ones, and  ranging in size 8 pounds to 12 lb average, a few larger. 
Call us today at 1800-670-4448.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road closed.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake has been in transition and the trout bite backed off all around the lake.
All that is needed, though, are a few days of consistent warm weather so the bait will show up and then the Trout will get going again.
Crappie fishing has been great with fish to 2.5 pounds on 3-inch swimbaits.  
For big bass try topwater early and late, and then toss worms and Senkos, ripbaits and spinnerbaits.  The fish are smaller, but you can catch a ton of them during the day.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
April 20, 2015  Shasta Lake guided fishing-
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. Offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta. For Shasta Lake fishing,  catching Rainbow Trout and King salmon, trolling Shasta Lake main body, fish ranging in size 2 to 4 pound King salmon, up to 75 ft deep.
Catching limits of bass daily- RED HOT !!! Spotted bass and Small mouth bass. We are catching bass along the banks and down 35 ft. Averaging 25 to 35 hook ups a day. Using spinner baits and crankbaits early morning, and using rubber worms the rest of the day, with mid-afternoons being the best as the day warms.  
If you have any more questions or to book your Northern California guided Lake Shasta fishing trip, please call us at 1-800-670-4448. 

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The lake is still around 75% of capacity and water temperatures in the coves are in the mid to high 40’s, as the recent weather dropped the water temps a bit. They should start to climb back up with the projected temps over the next week. A few large trout are still cruising the shorelines looking for spawning habitat and fishing has been good for shore anglers.
While the larger spawners aren’t biting, there are fish hanging just off of the shoals where the spawning fish are that will. Most of the spawning fish are in the north end of the lake on the east side of the dam as well as along Jet Ski Beach.
Sherbet Power Bait or worms is what most anglers have been using with the Power Bait doing the best.
Flyrodders have been having luck with smaller flies such as hares ears, prince nymphs, black micro leeches and copper Johns in sizes 16 and 18.
Egg patterns are also producing a fish or two.
There have been some minor midge hatches and when these are present, anglers may try the usual chironomid patterns such as snow cones, frostbite chironomids and Yankee buzzers.
A few smallmouth, largemouth and wiper bass have been showing up in the creel. Black bass may not be kept until July 1st and must be returned to the water immediately upon catching. However, one wiper 15 inches or larger may be kept.
The lake has been stocked a couple of times already and spring stocking should continue into May.

LAKE TAHOE:
A continuing report of limits of average sized Mackinaw Trout being caught on silver flasher blades and minnows, trolled at depths of 100-300 feet on the west side of the lake near Homewood, Calif.
 
TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Have a great winter, and let's pray for a lot of snow for water to refill all the reservoirs, lakes and streams with plenty for the ski resorts.
May you all have a Happy, Healthy 2015, see you on the water in late April!
Carolyn

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
April 19, 2015 
Starting to get more and better reports from the East Walker this last week, the flow is still at about 20 CFS but the water temps are good and there seems to be more activity for some nice browns lately.
Some anglers are reporting only 2 or 3 fish per half day but there are increasing numbers of anglers who are reporting 12 to 15 fish per half day as well!
We've also had a couple good reports from the Miracle Mile section from anglers using large streamers.
The best sections are still below the bridge on the Cali side, the Sceirine section and the Rosachi section.
Patterns to fish down there right now include, zebra midge, wd-40, silver streak, rainbow warrior, soft emerger, miracle midge, san juan worm, stimulator, solitude stimulator, herbie, skwalla, madam-x, zuddler, zonker, wooly bugger, double bunny.                  
Sceirine Ranch:
April 19, 2015
The ranch is still hanging in there with the same patterns doing well as reported above, it's starting to get a bit more traffic so if you want to book some time on this section give us a call ahead of time so we can get you on the calendar!       
Hunewill Pond:
April 19, 2015
Unfortunately the pond has become the first real casualty of the extended drought we're in right now, at this time there isn't enough water to fill it up so for the time being it will not be fishable.
If/when things change out there I'll let you know asap!!

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
April 19, 2015
Haven't heard much from the West lately, if I was going to head up there I'd probably be fishing some small attractor nymphs like a prince, hare's ear or pheasant tail underneath a madam x or stimulator.
The water is pretty clear so you'll want to be plenty stealthy!    

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River 4/21/15
Flows have dropped to 20cfs. Will be another tough year here I’m sorry to say.  
This fishery is open year around with special regs in place.

WALKER RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very little change here as the recent precipitation hasn’t done much for the lake level, but the shorelines are muddy. Wild Horse continues to hover around 20% of capacity and the fishing is still just fair. While the catch rate is slow, the size of trout is averaging between 18 and 22 inches. Shore anglers have had some luck in the canyon by the dam as well as off of the state park.
Bait anglers catching fish are using either worms or Power Bait. Anglers are also using a combination of worms with either corn or marshmallows with some success.
Fly rodders are using wooly buggers, leeches, copper Johns, PT nymphs, prince nymphs and hares ears.
Effective Sunday, March 1, 2015 the limits were put back on at Wild Horse Reservoir. So make sure you check the 2015 Nevada Fishing Guide for current regulations and limits. NDOW biologists will re-evaluate the limits as water conditions warrant.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water is only about 10% of capacity and is covered with unsafe ice.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Wilson Reservoir is at capacity and spilling, though the water is turbid. However, don’t expect fishing below the spillway to be as good as years past due to light stocking last year followed by slow to fair fishing. Fishing was slow to fair last fall and expect those conditions to continue until it is stocked later in the spring after the lake is done spilling and it is stocked.
While trout fishing will improve for smaller fish after stocking, bass fishing will probably be slow to fair this year.
NDOW expects to stock between 40,000 and 50,000 fish this summer due to improved water conditions. This lake should be stocked once it stops spilling.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

— Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com

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