CARSON CITY, Nev. — Here is this week's fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The fishing report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Are you ready for some Fishing?
Water Clarity is excellent, and has improved to 15 feet.
Lake levels at 4492.07 still very full, but creeping down.
While surface temps continue to build, 72.5 degrees, they are still below average for this time of year.
Surface temps really depend on how far below the surface your sensor is.
Afternoon winds have been a non-factor this week, so the heat is holding.
The thermocline looks like it starts at about 22 ft. down to 50 ft.
The hot bite has been early, show up late and it’s just the semi Luke warm bite. That last full moon phase changed up the feeding cycles, which should be back on track in a couple more days. With the full moon, the early bite has been best this past entire week.
The best fish sizes, and most hits, came from 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., and after 10 a.m. it slowed down. Full moon feeding opportunities ran into the early morning so the fish were done feeding earlier.
Lots of boats trolling the Big Springs area the past few days, lots of fishing, just not a lot of catching.
The best bite has been the east shore from the Snag to the Dorado, in close or way out, just keep your stuff deep.
Flashers and dodgers are helpful, but even Speedy shiners are doing about the same amount of catching.
Late afternoons and into evening bring out the bait fishermen, and places like Rec. 1, and 2, the Foxfarm, Big Springs, the cove in the back, and the A-frame are still attracting fish and the people that want them.
Crickets and mealworms suspended off the bottom is the best producing presentation for the last two weeks.
Strike Master dodgers and large crawlers have been whacking fish trolled deep, 40 to 55 feet and running slow, 1.5 mph using the a-tractor trailer rig.
Wake and ski boat traffic has slowed down by 70%, most kids are back in school, vacations have finished, returning the lake back to the anglers.
Yesterday there were fishing boats moving with the precision of an organized naval exercise, on line and all turning together.
Lake Almanor got over 200 K fish planted this season, and there are a couple of unconfirmed rumors, from a knowledgeable source, that a additional 100,000 Browns were dumped in last week! Good luck!
— Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures

ALPINE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake: Once again, proved wrong! Last weekend didn’t seem to be the last hoorah, cuz this past weekend there was an even bigger hoorah at the Lake – THANK YOU AGAIN and THANKS TO OUR GREAT EMPLOYEES!
The weather was once again perfect! Not sure what’s in-store for us this coming weekend – might be a little moisture till the weekend – then a bit warmer for the weekend – no color showing yet – not even our lonely little Aspen that turns before anything else is showing color. Have no fear we will keep you informed about the color.  
Just about any way you wanted to fish was working and is still working.
At the Inlets, nightcrawlers, Power Bait and Power Worms were bringing in the limits. For those that like to keep on the move flashers and a nightcrawler, or just a Woolly Bugger or just a nightcrawler worked.
Shore fishing with Power Bait, Salmon eggs or nightcrawlers had anglers hopping and drifting about the rock piles with nightcrawlers or Power Bait was bringing in dinner. If you’re not sure how – come on in and ask!
 
Steve, Alex, and Jeremy Guerrero from Placentia along with Adam and Austin Ramsey from Norco caught their trout dinner using Power Bait, nightcrawlers and Trout Traps.
Now the story they tell is they ‘caught limits because of the pie’.
And speaking of pie, the berries from Oregon arrive on Friday – so we’ll be having Marion Blackberry Pie, Logenberry Pie, Boysenberry Pie, RaspBerry Pie, Blueberry Pie and Strawberry – Rhubarb Pie along with Apple Pie, Cherry Pie and Peach Pie – all can be topped with Homemade Vanilla Ice  Cream.  Mouth watering yet????
All the campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Canyon are still open. The only campground to take reservations is Four Jeffery (www.reserveamerica.com and enter Four Jeffrey) all others are first come first serve. There is a full hook-up campground also on the South Lake road, Creekside RV Park.
Take it easy on all the mountain roads, the deer are out in the mornings and evenings and there’s lots of hikers out there – can’t stress this enough!
As I said earlier, a bit warmer this coming week – highs in the mid-70s with lows in the high-40s – doesn’t get better than that! You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
REMEMBER THAT JACKET – IT TENDS TO BE BETWEEN 25 AND 30 DEGREES COOLER AT THE LAKE.
Now I don’t want to jinx anything, but the skeeter population seems to be diminishing – you can still get into some good pockets of the little critters, but they’re nothing like they were - but still remember when applying bug juice, sunscreen, SANITIZER or any other FU-FU juice, WASH YOUR HANDS! The juice you apply will taint your tackle and bait. You know it tastes yucky, the fish think it tastes yucky, too, although have you ever tasted Power Bait or Worms – to each their own.
We’ve still making HOMEMADE vanilla ice-cream to go with our HOMEMADE pie – we also have sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa during our regular store hours!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake: The lake got hit hard by the summer crowd the weekend of the 14th which made fishing Monday, Tuesday of this week pretty slow compared to the last few weeks. Then the DFG came to rescue with not one, but two stockings in the later half of the week which set the bite back on fire in a big way.
By Friday when the 2nd stocking arrived the fish from Wednesday plant had rolled around to the Rock Slide which pretty much looked like an aquarium with the fish schooled up heavily there.
All three inlets are again holding fish but the Gilbert Glacier inlet is no doubt the best as of right now. Some bruisers were sighted back there but as of this week the big fish are still either not biting or breaking off folks with their drags set too tight.
Keep those drags loose folks, that's the best way to land the big one.
The Rock Slide has a whole bunch of stocker rainbows stacked up on it right now and with the big white boulders now fully submerged, you can see every fish as it swims by - pretty cool stuff.
The dam is also holding a lot of fish but the bite has slowed a bit here now that anglers can fish right off the dam.
A lot of folks out there trolling this week but not very many reports of great success from them.
The folks doing best are either soaking Power Bait or crawlers at the inlets or throwing plastics. Grasshopper mini-jigs, pink mini-jigs, and pink or orange plastic trout worms hare still producing a ton of fish.
When the bite gets tough folks putting on a mealworm or piece of a nightcrawler are still doing good.
SCE has increased creek flows in the South Fork Bishop Creek and they are holding South Lake at just a few inches below the point of spill.
We're not quite sure if they're going to let the lake spill or not but either way, the lake is just about as full as it ever gets and the views are spectacular!
And remember folks, late next week will bring us the highly anticipated arrival of the second half of the Alpers Trophy Trout courtesy of Southern California Edison so the lunkers should be a-plenty for at least a few weeks after that stocking.
South Fork Bishop Creek: Flows have increased quite a bit this last week with South Lake near capacity. This is making some of the holes a little harder to fish than they've been for the last month or so.
Still, plenty of fishable water out there and with a lot of kids going back to school next week, crowds are really going to lighten up. Crickets and worms reported to be doing very well in the stretch of creek below the Weir Pond, both Rainbows and some decent Browns to 11" reported.
Weir Pond: Plenty of fly fishers out there casting dries, Nymphs and streamers and all of them doing pretty well from what the customers are saying.
North Lake: Excellent bite on stocker rainbows for the bait dunkers. The popular flavors like Garlic, Salmon Peach and Chunky cheese doing well.
Thomas Bouyants and Kastmasters also picking off some good fish.
Fly fishers are doing well on just about every color of Woolly Bugger.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Reservoir is still producing lots of really nice fish these days.
There's been some action up in the inlet channels but it seems that the best action is still out in the middle.
The fish still seem to be moving around a bit due to the water temperatures remaining moderate (at least compared to the norm for this time of year). There's been a fair number of 3 to 4 pound fish being caught though most are in the 1 to 2 pound range.
Bait fishing and trolling seem to be the best way to go lately.
I haven't heard much about fly fishing lately though it seems like the Midges aren't hatching out in the numbers they usually do this time of year.
The best baits have been crawlers and Power Bait or Gulp Eggs.
For trolling you can go with small Rapalas, excel lures, Thomas Bouyants and Needlefish.
 
BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Water temps warming up now.
Fishing Conditions: Good to Excellent but mostly smaller fish.
A monster once in a while if you are patient.
Fish all of the inlets and outlets for best results.
This time of year bigger is generally better.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
East Carson River: Flows are down to 225 CFS. The flows have not dropped too much over the past week. As they start to stabilize the fishing should only get better.
The flows are perfect and the fishing has been awesome.
They have stocked the upper section and they have really spread out. Some fish up to 18 inches or better. There are plenty of wild fish as well.
The water is really getting clear and a stealthy approach is a must going forward. Fishing techniques mirror that of the East Walker except for there is better dry fly fishing in the evenings. Parachute Adams, Light Cahill’s and Elk Hair Caddis are a good way to go in the evenings.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
With the mainstem closed upstream of river mile 2.2, anglers will find good cutthroat fishing on any of the tributaries entering into the Chetco. 
The South Fork Chetco has some of the best public access and is in a very remote setting.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation.
Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Good. Clear water everywhere. Lake is still as full as it gets.
North end is crystal clear beyond the weeds last 250 yards to the mouth.
Water temps in channels like 53F and 70F on top so mucho flow down deep. Find the channel, find the fish looking for food served up by flowing stream sub-surface.
Massive weed beds will come to the surface soon.
Fishing Conditions: Excellent if big fish do it for you! The big fish are spread out from the mouth of McGee out to 20 ft of water all along the old channel and big Browns off the channel cruising the massive weed beds looking for fry.
Midging is slow-steady from early to about noon.
If you aren't taking in the grandeur of the Sierra when your indicator goes under every 10-20 mins, you will come home with some 20+ inch fish. If not there when the grab comes, maybe none.
Yearly DFG planting has started and tons of dinks are starting to show up in Little Hilton. Get the kids out there for grab-a-minute action. A big fish here and there.
North end has a bunch of recent stockers that came to visit from the Owens. Some big fish show up occasionally.
Stripping fry patterns is working everywhere.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Crowley Lake
Fishing on the lake is definitely on the upswing. We have been doing well in McGee Bay in 15-16 feet of water with Stevie's Wonder gray/black.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Lake is very warm and fishing is slow.
Fish are holding in 8-15ft of water with some action very early in the day and after dark.
— Courtesy of Fly Fish with Don

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
It is really warm at Davis. The lake is pretty shallow even with it being a little higher this year.
Mornings and evenings are really the only time to fish it right now.
Fish are scattered and can be found in a variety of places. They will not stay in the shallows too long in the mornings.
Fishing faster sinking lines in 8-15 feet of water with a Wooly Bugger and a Snail dropper is a good way to start.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Early morning and evening hours are still optimum for the best success. Spinners and lures along with traditional baits like night crawlers, Power Bait or mini marshmallows are all working well.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainbow trout are still being found in the deep water along the dam. Power Baits and a few night crawlers are the angler's choice. Largemouth bass and crappie are still being caught but are beginning to slow.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Salmon fishing on the Feather has been okay lately, with the majority of fish being caught by anchored vessels just down from the mouth of the Feather, tight to the docks at Verona Marina or up above the falls in Yuba City.
The biggest concentration of fish is holding below the mouth of the Yuba, but there’s quite a bit of angling pressure there and not that many spots to fish, so the action has been sporadic for anglers anchoring up in travel lanes or slow-trolling (upstream) Flatfish.
There are salmon moving through the Oroville Wildlife Area as well, but with water temps as warm as 74 degrees, they are not biting…instead struggling to survive!
— Courtesy of Fishing With JD

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Lake has been full this year and the fishing has been good all summer long. Best places to fish are Lunker’s Point, Crystal Point, and Nightcrawler Bay.
Reports of catching Brown trout in Little Last Chance Creek and near Spring Creek Campground.
Early morning still is the best time to fish. If fishing midday, just fish a little deeper than normal.
Shore fishing near the dam has been slow, but if you walk around to the left or the right of the dam, fishermen have been doing well.
Nightcrawlers seem to be doing well, with marshmallows or salmon eggs. Power Bait has been doing okay; colors used are Chartreuse, Rainbow, Sherbet, and Garlic.
Trolling has been good near Big Cove and the east side of the lake, north and south.
Flies being used have been Elk Caddis (olive, yellow, and tan), GB Copper John’s (12), Woolly Bugger (olive or brown), Humpies (yellow and royal), Pheasant Tail, and Crystal Bugger Copper/Brown.
Lures being used include Lil’ Jake Stream-a-Lure (gold with red dots) and Dick Nite Copper Red Head.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Frenchman’s is a much deeper lake than Davis. The water stays a little cooler especially with a little wind to break up the surface temps.
The fly fishing has been really good for the past three weeks or so.
In the mornings fish can be found cruising the shallows searching for Damsels, Callabaetis and Midges. You can even fish to them from the shore.
As the morning wears on they move out into the channels and drop-offs in 5-15 feet of water. Stripping snails and Damsels with a sink tip or a type two sinking line has been really effective.
If there is a little chop on the water hanging some nymphs under an indicator about 8-10 feet down is also working well.
The fish in Frenchman’s are really healthy and strong for their size. Most of the fish are in the 13-16 inch range but fight like a fish that is 16-20 inches.

GOLD LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow at 36 CFS. Our clients have been doing well Nymphing with FB Pheasant Tails, gray WD-40's, Caddis larva and olive Scuds. Caddis activity is picking up. The lower flows have not hurt the bite.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Grasshoppers in the afternoon rock. Fish small Mayfly and Midge adults for the morning hatches. 
Weeds are an issue now, you gotta stay in the wider channels and shorten the drifts, lengthen the leaders. 
Water conditions remain great for this time of year and will be good throughout September for sure. 
Pretty fun watching the rascals zoom out from under the weeds to whack a large hopper on the top! This is one time where a splashy presentation does not reduce your chances for a grab. 
Keep the drag off your drifts & as little fly line on the water as possible on Hot Creek or you ain’t getting any love friends.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Flows at 54 CFS as of 8/18.
Fishing Conditions: Great. Tricos early in the morning, til about 10am. Caddis Emergers til noon. Hoppers in the afternoon.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

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 90 CFS. The flow continues to lower and fishing is improving. Try Grant Lake near the Rush Creek inlet with Doc's Twin Lake Special, olive Matukas and olive or black Zonkers.



KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Kirman is still doing okay but not what I would call red hot.
Most anglers are getting into at least a few fish for a half day of fishing and the fish are really nice.
The best producers have been Stillwater Nymphs, Seal Buggers, soft hackles, Scud and AP Emergers.
For lures you can go with a small Rapala, Thomas Bouyant or Roostertail.
 
KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions are warm near Iron Gate, pushing fish downstream, about 100 miles at least! Flows are 1,050 cfs out of Iron Gate Dam. Expect bigger, faster water down river as accumulated water from feeder streams, still brimming with snow melt, contribute cold, clear water to the Klamath.
The Salmon fishing below the Klamath's largest tributary, Blue Creek, has been fair. Expect a few 1/2 pound steelhead and Jack Salmon.
Look for the fishing to get better as we close in on the end of summer.

LASSEN MEADOW RANCH, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
We are now taking bookings for Lassen Meadows for the fall season.
The Ranch will officially re-open for the fall in September and should fish really well until at least the middle of October.

LAUGHLIN, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River: Cut anchovies have been catching striped bass along Casino Row and south past the Big Bend of the River State Park.
Swimbaits, crank baits and cut anchovies are catching the fish.
For smallies, work the rocky points and riprap shorelines.

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: Best fishing at Lake Mary along the west side.
Black or purple crystal buggers on full sink lines with a slow retrieve the most successful technique recently.
Twin Lakes is also picking up. Try a California mosquito with a size 20 black/silver Zebra Midge as a dropper.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes water conditions: Great.
Fishing conditions: Great. Stripping streamers working best with a Nymph trailer.
Try fishing some stimulators and callibaetis dries at the inlets, you're almost always going to see rising fish there now.

MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Good reports from Twin Lake Mammoth. Still water nymphing with tigers or zebras and callibaetis patterns working very well near the falls.
Silver has also been hot using the still water nymphing technique near the inlet and along the drop-offs. 
Frank and Eric Carlsen (veteran drifters) told me they out fished the “darkside” 10-1 recently. Zebras whacked them here.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding shad throughout the lake, but the action for striped bass has slowed. This may be due to the abundant food source.
Stripers are boiling so anglers are fishing for the top-water bite, though some boaters are finding success trolling with shad imitations.
The shad have moved off shore, so anglers working from the bank are having a tough time finding stripers.
The water elevation has come up another foot in the past week to 1,110 as of Sunday. Rising water means more cover for largemouth bass and new places to find fish.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery plants rainbow trout at Willow Beach each Friday.
Fluorocarbon leaders will give anglers an edge in the clear water.
Salmon eggs, Power Bait and variety of spinners or lures will catch the fish. The list of productive hardware includes Panther Martin, Mepps, Roostertail, Super Duper and the Little Jake.
Early morning and late afternoon hours generally are most productive.
For large stripers, work the river south of Willow Beach to Monkey Hole with trout imitations. Think hatchery-size trout and you should be in the right size range.
Further south, look for catfish and panfish in the shallow coves and bays.
For whisker fish, go with stink baits, nightcrawlers, and shrimp or hot dog chunks. Fish them on the bottom.
Panfish will hit very small lures, meal worms or little red worms.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Recreational ocean Chinook fishing is open.
This last week in the Coos Bay area anglers were fishing in 40 feet down in 400 feet of water to catch Chinook.
Single point, barbless hooks must be used in this fishery.
The selective ocean Coho fishery closed on August 13.
Fishing for bottom fish is now closed outside of 20 fathoms in order to reduce catch and release mortality on yelloweye rockfish.
Anglers are reporting good catches of bottomfish when weather is favorable.
However, anglers fishing from boats may no longer retain cabezon because the quota of 15.8 metric tons will have been met.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: Water flow 152 CFS. Elk hair Caddis or stimulators on the surface. Caddis pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and WD-40's under the surface.
Cover lots of water and keep moving as the fish are scattered.
Make sure you have your bug repellent.
Fishing has been better below the Benton Crossing Bridge.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 403 CFS. No change here. Flows are up and fishing is still tough. Little yellow stones, Z-Caddis, Prince Nymphs and WD-40's. 


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River Water Conditions: Great. As of 8/18 flows are at 146 CFS above the Hot Creek confluence.
Fishing Conditions: Great. Flows are up as they are diverting water from the Mono Basin south to Crowley.
BWO and Trico’s early, followed by Caddis and Baetis later. Fish dries in the riffles, and Nymphs near deep bank runs.
Owens River Gorge water conditions: Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.
Fishing Conditions: Excellent. Getting reports of stinging nettles. Wear pants! Take water along as it is very hot these days.
Lower Owens River water conditions: Good, Flows are at 407CFS as of Aug. 18.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Flows have been a little high but stable for the past 2 weeks.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF: 

Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens: Excellent conditions currently. The section upstream from the Benton Bridge has some larger fish holding in the Long Years area and above the confluence of Hot Creek. 
Most are small wild fish here that are eager to hit BWO’s or Caddis and hopper patterns. 
The numbers (stockers) are to be found in the stretches below the campground and downstream from the bridge. Nymphing has been best here using PT’s, Tiger or Zebra Midges and SJ Worms.  We are still a ways off from the fall migration but it should be a good one this season.
Lower Owens River: Still tough to wade and cross in the wild trout section. The flows have been holding around the 400 CFS level for a prolonged period of time so the fish have had adequate time to adapt.
Early mornings are a must this time of year or then again in the late afternoons due to the heat. Caddis and PMD’s for your dries and Nymphs. # 16-18.
Once again, proper weighting is crucial for Nymphing.

PACKER LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

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:
Water color is good and the fishing has been fair to good.
Expect to contend with higher, faster water.
Anglers fishing heavy SSG split shot under large indicators are doing best.
The fish are starting to approve of the Isonychia Nymph, a dark Nymph about a # 10 that hatches at night, long after legal trout fishing ends. So, the rainbows will still key on imitations during the day!
Best flies are going to be # 6-8 Pat's brown rubber legs, # 10-12 black A.P.s, # 12-16 Prince Nymphs.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PYRAMID LAKE, NEV:
Closed to cutthroat trout fishing from through September 30.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
SALMON GO RED HOT AT HAMILTON CITY!!
The big news here is the salmon bite went koo-koo on Saturday near Hamilton City and everybody limited.
In fact boats had as many as 11 apiece!
Dragging, back-bouncing and running plugs: it didn’t seem to matter.
Now, it appears that this school is moving fast as it was providing the boys down at Colusa some good action shortly before, so this could peter out as the fish move on towards the Barge Hole. Or, they may hang around for awhile…we’ll know more in the next few days!

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
River flows are currently 11,250 cfs.
The fly fishing on the Sac continues to be good. Sometimes fair.
Expect the conditions and the fishing to stay reliably "good”, at the very least, through September!
Water conditions are just right, green in color and about 10 feet of visibility.
Everybody seems to be getting into rainbows. Better anglers will get better results. For now, the Lower Sacramento offers nothing less than a productive experience. Anglers with a good hook-set are doing best! Expect rainbow trout in the 16" range and a few smaller. Bigger rainbows going 20"-25" are in the mix for some anglers. You have to fish the Sac to have a chance at one or two! They fight hard!
Dry fly fishing using Cutter's E/C Caddis can happen in the early evening!
See the dry fly list to the right for the hot top water patterns at sunset!
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Current river flows near Lake Shasta are 357 cfs. At those flows, river conditions are excellent!
The fishing continues to be best in the morning through early afternoon and later near sunset.
Water conditions are unusually cold (and clear) in the lower river thanks to continued snow melt!
Look for rising rainbow trout in the tail outs of select runs around 10:00 AM. # 16 Elk Hair Caddis can be, should be a good fly for tail out risers! Try a Dave's hopper and a # 18 red Copper John. The hopper-dropper fly rig has been working well in the shallow, slower sections in between deep pools and swift water! The Nymphing is good as always. Fishing Nymphs like # 16-18 Gordon's Amber Wing Prince, Fox's Black Micro Poopah, # 18-20 Zebra Midge, # 8 Brown Rubber Legs, # 16 Brown Micro Mayfly, and Burk's # 8-14 Bottom Rollers should get you into fish.
This river is a great choice and should continue to produce good reports through September!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SALMON LAKE (LOWER), CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

SAN JOAQUIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Flows are down to reasonable levels, and the waters starting to warm.
Be careful, there are still a lot of places that aren't wadable.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Fishing is great in the morning, til about noon. Things pick back up in the evening til dark. Serious dry action at dusk. Mostly Mayflies.

SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The San Joaquin River is dropping and fishing is getting better. 
My favorite rig here is an orange stimulator with a bead head Pheasant Tail dropper. Fishing is still good at Sotcher Lake with olive Matukas and olive or black Twin Lakes Specials.


SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Beautiful down here this time of year. The wild flowers are really stunning. 
Still running high but very fishable with increasing opportunities to hit the tailouts and slower riffle water. 
September should be amazing for dry fly if the weather holds.
Dry/ dropper bead head combos work great near the campgrounds, while I suggest you fish Caddis or Mayfly patterns # 14-16 for the wild trout that smack them immediately after a well laid out cast. Terrestrials like ants, beetles, and grasshoppers also get aggressive takes here.
The drift boat sections have picked up nicely since the debris and weed issue has diminished. The bite can slow mid-day during the summer, however we are just beginning to start drifting and the runs are all fresh with water that has not been hit for almost two months. The higher flows once stabilized are not an issue for drifting this time of year as the water is warm and the fish will charge out of the holes and undercuts to grab a streamer pattern. 
Loebergs, Punk Perch, and crystal Vanderleeches are good choices. 
The Drifters guides bring along 4 wts. with floating lines in the event we get a shot at some afternoon Caddis or morning Mayfly emergences. Nymphing from the drift boats with high water is not as productive as the "dip & strip" technique we perfected utilizing streamers and heavy sinking tip lines. 
We will have access to ALL 20 miles of river this fall/winter due to above average release rates and I am looking forward to a very productive fall and winter season. Hope you can drift with us soon.
 
SILVER LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

SMITH CREEK RANCH, LANDER COUNTY, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Smith Creek will also re-open for the fall season in September. There was a ton of water in the Desatoya’s this year and this fall should be awesome. There will be plenty of cool water for the fish.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area is fair.
The Smith is now open for trout from May 28 through Sept. 15 and fishing has been good for cutthroat trout in the upper sections.
Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) (www.blueribbonfishing.com) reports:
Gene is gone with his son Eric on his annual backpack trip into the back country of the High Sierra Mountains near Mt. Whitney.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Bob McCulloch of Carson City reported that he and his grandchildren trolled there last week and did not catch any fish.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Keep this in mind: Flows on the Trinity will increase! The Bureau of Reclamation will provide high flow releases out of Lewiston dam for the Hoopa tribe and the ceremonial navigation of the Trinity River by tribal members in hand made dug-out canoes.
Starting August 28th, flows will increase, topping out at 2,650 CFS! Flows of 450 CFSwill return September 1st.
Will this high water event bring in steelhead? Today, releases out of Lewiston Dam are 450 CFS, affording reasonable wade appropriate conditions, however, good judgement is required for a safe experience.
The salmon fishing has been good!
Fly Shop guide Ross Wilkerson has been fishing on the Trinity and getting into some of the big Kings around Lewiston. They are very big fish on a fly rod! We recommend a day on the Trinity River with Ross in order to best experience this unique fly fishing episode that is part of the summer season on the Trinity. Fly fishing for rainbows and browns can be great in the mornings and late afternoons in the "fly only" stretch of the Trinity from Lewiston Dam down to the "Old Bridge", Lewiston , CA.
Anglers can find fish suspending Nymphs under indicators, or occasionally connecting to rising fish in the tail-outs and smooth water in between riffles and runs by swinging Nymphs or drifting dries.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop
 
TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
The Truckee is in great shape from Lake Tahoe all the way through Reno. Flows have stabilized and the fishing overall has been fantastic.
California: The Water master has turned down the flows out of Boca, Donner and Prosser Reservoirs and more water is coming out of Lake Tahoe. Tahoe is the only Reservoir out of the 4 that the water comes off the top. What this means is the water in the Truckee is warmer overall. This enhances the need to fish in the mornings and evenings.
Dead Drifting Crawfish patterns and golden Stoneflies with a smaller dropper like a Caddis or a Little Yellow Stone for Nymphing is a good way to go. Use enough weight to get your flies down to the fish. You should start to see some fish in faster water where there is more oxygen. There are still some Caddis and Little Yellow Stones hatching in the evenings as well.
Nevada: The flows are about normal for this time of year.
NDOW is stocking all the parks every two weeks or so and the fishing has been great. There have been some big wild Browns and Rainbows caught along with the thousands of planted Rainbows over the past few weeks. Nymphing in the mornings before the tubers get going has been working well. Try a smaller Stonefly with a Prince Nymph dropper.
There have been some sporadic Caddis hatches in the evenings but it is very short right at dark.
Flows on the Truckee:
Truckee 273 CFS,
Boca Bridge 552 CFS,
Farad 613 CFS,
Mogul 460 CFS,
Reno 509 CFS.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek: The Twins are producing lots of decent fish on bait and trolling. Power Bait and crawlers are good as well as trolling blades/crawlers or small Rapalas.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Virginias are fishing great these days as well. The usual suspects for flies, bait and lures will all produce. These include Seal Buggers, soft hackles, beetles, ants and Matukas for flies, Power Bait, crawlers and Gulp Eggs for bait and Kastmasters and Hot Shots for lures.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Virginia Lakes is awesome this time of year and is enjoying a consistent bite recently. Streamers will get you a shot at the larger fish and still water Nymphing will put you in the numbers. The Copper Tigers and Emergers work better here for Nymphing.
 
WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season.
Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVERS, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
East Walker River: Flows are currently at 379 CFS. This has been changing a bunch over the past few weeks mostly due to irrigation. The flows can be very inconsistent in the summer for that reason.
The fishing has been pretty good however.
Tossing around a big ugly dry fly in the slower water and seems of the main current is a hoot this time of year. You can either do it with a dropper or just a dry. Stoneflies and Hoppers are the best bet. Nymphing with Caddis and Midges is a nice way to follow it up.
At 373 there are not too many places to cross and it can look very inviting to do so. Be careful trying to cross. As long as the flows stay in the 350 area the water should stay cool enough to fish all day.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River: The East has been fluctuating up and down a little bit this past week, but not enough to slow down the fishing at all. The temps are good and the flows have been in the 290 to 350cfs range for the most part.
Caddis Nymphs and small Midges have been the best producers, but we have had a few good reports on streamers and dries.
The dry action is typically taking place early in the morning with Trico's or in the evening with small Caddis dries.
The streamer action has been late in the evening with Zuddlers or double bunnies or sometimes during the day with dead-drift crawfish.
For Caddis Nymphs you can use Buckskin Caddis, Fox's Poopah, Weirs Caddis, Swimming Caddis and for Midges you can go with any number of small Midges including rainbow warriors, GT Emergers, Ice Nymphs, silver streak, WD-40, Disco Midge, Copper John and Flashback Emergers.
We've also had some really good reports from the Rosachi section in Nevada, Stonefly Nymphs and dry/dropper rigs have been very successful as well as most of the patterns that have been good on the Cali side.
West Walker River: The West is also fishing very well with the lower flows we're having up there. Panther Martins and Roostertails, crawlers and eggs are all doing well. Also dry/dropper rigs for fly anglers or straight Nymphing.
Sceirine Ranch: The Sceirine has been fishing very well also, there's lots of 20+ inch fish being caught down there each day. Stones, Birds Nests, PT's and the like have been good, as well as dry/dropper rigs with a big chubby Chernobyl or Madam-X on top and a Nymph on the dropper.
Hunewill Pond: We haven't had any reports from the pond this week, will pass on info as we get it in.
 
WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River: The EW is pretty fun right now despite above average flows.
This river can fish well even up to 400 CFS if you use enough weight this time of year. 
Example: I had high confidence that a number of fish were holding in a 30 foot section in a popular stretch of the Miracle Mile. A handful of well-placed casts and drifts from my client Jim Chase got NO LOVE. I added additional weight, lengthened the depth below the Under-cator and we went back to work. First drift with the additional weight-bendo!  Same flies, same drift, more weight did the trick.
Seeing some good opportunities to fish small Mayfly and Para-Midge patterns in the foam as well. 
The finicky finned veterans of the EW will hit those small dries if you can handle fishing the tiny adults in the soft water eddies along the shoreline. 
Use a larger high-vis Mayfly pattern 2-3 feet above your point fly to help you locate position and assist with mending. 
Afternoon Caddis always fun after the sun goes behind the hills. 
Good reports from several clients fishing the sundowner recently.
PT’s and broken back Midges in the # 16-20 range are good choices for Nymphing with, or without an Under-cator. 
Copper and dark zebra broken backs are truly deadly here, you should try them. Grasshoppers are abundant as well, so when the flows drop some use a hopper & a bead head dropper to cover both layers of the water column.
Some sections have significant weed along the bottom and it can be frustrating to keep your flies clean. 
Don’t get complacent and not clean/check them between presentations.
 
WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River Water Conditions:  Good. Flows at 340 CFS as of 8/18.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Flows pretty stable in the mid 300s

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River: Most recent flow 309 CFS. The river has been up and down this last week but fishing well.
Try red or black Midge pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and Prince Nymphs.

Two women were arrested early Wednesday morning after leading Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle chase that ended off road near the water tower off of Koontz Lane.

Amber Wolfe, 22, was arrested at 1:59 a.m. and faces felony charges of eluding and being in violation of probation conditions. She also faces lesser charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle with expired registration. The Winnemucca woman is being held without bail on the probation violation charge and $20,000 bail on the eluding charge.

Also arrested was Felicia Villalobos, 28, on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bail amount is $3,637. She is also listed as being from Winnemucca.

According to the arrest report, Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Pinochi was patrolling the area and did a routine check on a four-door Dodge, which came back from DMV with an expired registration.

The vehicle turned northbound on Carson Street from Eagle Station Drive and then quickly moved into the No. 3 travel lane, eastbound on Koontz Lane. The deputy activated his overhead lights and attempt a traffic stop on the vehicle, which then quickly accelerated, passing a vehicle by going into the westbound travel lane, the arrest report states.

Officers advised dispatch that the vehicle was failing to yield or stop as it was passing Silver Sage Drive. The vehicle blew a stop sign and continued at speeds of approximately 80 to 90 mph, the arrest report states.

The vehicle continued eastbound and wasn't slowing down, blowing stop signs on Koontz at Hillview and South Edmonds Drive. The vehicle continued eastbound on Koontz, going onto the dirt road toward the water tower and then hitting a large boulder.

As the officer pulled up, with lights and siren still activated, Wolfe exited the driver's seat of the vehicle and took off running east into the hills. The officer exited his vehicle and yelled for the woman to stop. The woman kept running. Another woman, Felicia Villalobos, was in the vehicle, and the officer stayed with her until backup officers arrived.

Deputy Pinochi then went to look for the driver. Sgt. Jim Primka and Sgt. Craig Lowe responded and found Wolfe, without shoes, hiding under a bush. She was taken into custody and taken to the hospital for medical clearance for cuts and abrasions for running along the hillside without shoes.

Inside the vehicle were two blue plastic baggies containing methamphetamine and a glass pipe on the passenger seat. Inside the purse of Villalobos, deputies found a black eye glass case containing hypodermic needs and a plastic container with suspected methamphetamine. In the center console of the car was a glass marijuana pipe, and a black plastic lid with methamphetamine, according to the arrest report.

The thriller "Man on a Ledge," running in Carson City a the Fandango Galaxy movie house, is a neat little thriller with a solid cast headed by Sam Worthington as jailbird Nick Cassidy and Elisabeth Banks as cop Lydia Mercer.

Movie opens with Nick checking into a New York hotel, having a meal with champagne before he goes out the window and stands on a ledge.

Flashback to Nick in Sing Sing prison for the heist of a giant jewel (he was framed). He escapes in a nice car chase after the funeral of his supposed father. He makes some plans and we get back to the man on the ledge.

Cops spot Cassidy and call Mercer, an experienced negotiator for talking would-be jumpers off their perches. (She just lost a cop a two weeks earlier and was supposed to be on medical relief of some sort.)

She gets to the hotel and begins talking with Nick. Meanwhile, Nick's brother Joey (Jamie Bell) and his current squeeze Angie (the very sexy Genesis Rodriguez) and working to break into the vault across from the hotel with the ledge to see if they can find the diamond that David Englander (Ed Harris) claimed was stolen so that he could recover from financial disaster via insurance payoff.

The switching back and forth from the two lines of action is excellent, making everything that's happening clear but keeping tension high. Lots of scenes of New Yorkers urging Nick to jump. Lots of cops running around and nice complexities in the proceedings.

There are a few minor bobbles in the action. Joey and Angie lug big bags of gear around so they can break into the vault, but not big enough for all their gear. And some of their tricks are questionable.
But never mind. This is a nifty, exciting thriller with only one car chase and no explosions. The cast is solid, Sam is tough and Lix healthy and pretty.
No more plot details, easy to spoil the suspense. Not the best thriller, but it makes a lot of the earlier ones this season look like fumbles on the goal line. It's rated PG-13 and is a lot of fun The film editor deserves a plug; he cuts the scenes together so well that following the complex action is easy.
--- Sam Bauman
Cast
• Sam Worthington as Nick Cassidy
• Elizabeth Banks as Lydia Mercer
• Jamie Bell as Joey Cassidy
• Anthony Mackie as Mike Ackerman
• Génesis Rodríguez as Angie
• Ed Harris as David Englander.
• Kyra Sedgwick as Suzie Morales
• Edward Burns as Jack Dougherty
• Titus Welliver as Nathan Marcus

• Directed by Asger Leth
• Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian
• Written by Pablo Fenjves
• Music by Henry Jackman
• Cinematography Paul Cameron
• Editing by Kevin Stitt
• Running time 102 minutes, rated PG-13

Five big nights of music have already been announced for the Harveys Outdoor Concert series at Lake Tahoe this summer and tickets are already selling. More concerts will be announced in the coming weeks.

The popular South Lake Tahoe spot will host Train as they tour the US on their Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour. Train will be joined by The Fray and Matt Nathanson on Tuesday, July 21.

On Wednesday, July 22, superstar Kenny Chesney stops by on his Big Revival Tour 2015. Chesney is the only Country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Tour Acts of the last 25 years. Chase Rice will also be on the bill.

A Very Special Evening With the Dave Matthews Band stops by South Lake Tahoe on September 9. Their treat for fans will be two full sets of music.

Another country favorite, Dierks Bentley, straight of one of his biggest years will be on the outdoor stage on August 23 with Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith stacking the lineup.

Jackson Browne will be in town on August 7 which is one stop on his summer tour after the release of his latest album, Standing In The Breach.

Many more shows will be announced soon.

A special fundraiser this year is being offered by the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club. On March 13, their annual St. Patrick's Day fundraiser will have a-one-of-a-kind live auction item that Outdoor Concert goers may love to have. Two VIP tickets to EVERY Harveys Outdoor Concert Series will be auctioned off.

These two seats will be up front and include access to the VIP tent. Rumor has it there will be 18 shows this summer, so you can bid on the two passes to every show. For tickets to the event, contact paula@southtahoenow.com.

I was prepared to write off "The Green Hornet" as just another superhero movie, aimed at comic-book readings kids. Well, I was partly wrong. The film now playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City is aimed at the lower levels of intelligence, but along the way offers some humor and an incredible chase-crash-shootout scene. So all is not lost when sitting in the Galaxy stadium seats.

The star is Seth Rogen as Britt Reid (no relation to our senator), a playboy son of a newspaper publisher who dies of a "bee" sting (murdered, that is). Britt takes over the family mansion but can't get a decent cup of coffee until his father's driver Kato, (Jay Chou) makes him one on a post-modern gigantic coffee maker. Turns out Kato is a mechanical whiz as well as a martial arts expert.

The two team up as crime fighters after beating up on some muggers they encounter. Thus the Green Hornet is born — no cloaks, just green eye masks. And a spiffy spreedy limo complete with machine guns and fire throwers.

Britt hires Lenore "Casey" Case ( Cameron Diaz ) as a secretary and falls for her. Meanwhile, Benjamin (Christopher Waltz) is the crime boss of LA and is out to get the Green Hornet.

The usual plot developments climax in a car chase scene which dwarfs heretofore marvels of his genre. It ends up in the printing section of the newspaper Britt inherited from his father (wrongly accused of helping Benjamin).

Well, much of the film is a set piece for Britt and Kato to pal around and do good deeds. The hack parts are foreseeable, the romance fiery and Kato the most interesting person in the movie. Acting is OK, but nothing to attract Oscar awarders.

But I often wonder these days how movie heroes manage to always have just a one-day scrim of a beard? Do they have razors that leave 5 o'clock shadow (as it used to be known)? Either you shave it off or let is get up to 10 o'clock. Oh, well, it's probably just a special effect.

— Sam Bauman

Cast
— Seth Rogen as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet, a wealthy newspaper publisher who is secretly the masked crimefighter The Green Hornet.
— Jay Chou as Kato, a personal mechanic who becomes the Green Hornet's valet and sidekick.
— Christoph Waltz as Benjamin Chudnofsky/Bloodnofsky, a paranoid Russian gangster who plans to join all of the crime families of Los Angeles together to organize a "super-mafia."
— Cameron Diaz as Lenore "Casey" Case, the love interest of Reid and Kato.
— Tom Wilkinson as James Reid, Britt's wealthy father and successful newspaper publisher
— Edward James Olmos as Mike Axford, the managing editor
— Edward Furlong as Tupper, the meth dealer
— Analeigh Tipton as Ana Lee
— David Harbour as D.A. Frank Scanlon
— James Franco cameos as the rival drug dealer Danny "Crystal" Clear

Directed by: Michel Gondry
Produced by: Neal H. Moritz
Written by: Seth Rogen; Evan Goldberg Based on "The Green Hornet" by George W. Trendle

Western Nevada College has named 312 students to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees are:

Beaverton, Ore.
Casey Cornwell

Billings, Mont.
Jake Tallman

Carson City
Matthew Aarons, Yesenia Ambriz, Rachel Andersen, Neil Anderson, Hannah Anderson, Helina Ashagrie, Matthew Aymami, Jose Alfredo Banuelos, Earl Barbeau, Jesse Barker, Jennifer Barlow, Ruben Bedoy-Zarate, Jeanetta Bernard, James Blanchard, Katie Borgman, Anthony Braceful, Colby-Travis Buenteo, Joshua Burkett, Samantha Byassee, Jesica Cacho, Kyle Christian, Sarah Conner, Daisy Cooley, Madison Cressey, Palmer Cronkhite, Mhervin Dagdagan, Rossnel Dagdagan, Corrina Demaria, Aimee Dougherty, Debra Draper, Gayle Etchamendy, Kristen Fabry, Athena Favero, Emily Fernandez, Braulio Fernandez, Jesus Fernandez Garcia, Lauren Fisher, Siara Freyer, Bryce Fuller, Taylor Garcia, Ryan Gonzalez, Taylor Goodale, Suzanne Goski, Chelsea Goss, Sarah Goulart, Lesley Green, Elizabeth Gulley, David Guntner, Diana Gurrola, Rachel Guthrie, Michael Hanchor, Katie Harvey, Charles Hersey, Janelle lIoff, Alex James, John Krause, Amy Laipple, John Lawlor, Mario Lugo-Villalvazo, Frine Lugo-Villalvazo, Chance MacDonald, Josemiguel Maldonado, Limmce Martinez, Julianna Masters, Fernando Mata-Izquierdo, Corwin McIntosh, Maegan McKeen, Wyatt McKenzie, Colleen Mills, Cierra Mullen, Maurillo Olivares, Alison Orris, Kelsey Penrose, Michelle Perry, McKenzie Peterson, Suzanne Pipho, Crystal Rainwater, Jennifer Ramirez, Kristopher Ray, Morgan Remick, Marcela Reyes, Austin Rice, Brian Rosas, Mariya Roser, Caleb Schadeck, Martin Schrauth, Andrea Senda, Albert Sevier, Cody Shepard-Smedley, Eddie Shope, Reanna Stroup, Ettore Toro, Jeremiah Ussher, Charlene Valles, Kaitie Vugteveen, Robert Williamson, Taylor Zubey

Corinne, Utah
McKell Marble

Dayton
Shannon Alton, Adrian Barrera, Rachel Clark, Hilary Collins, Natalie Delbecq, Mallory Dickenson, Kenneth Edlefsen, Brady Heusser, Laurel Hunt, Breana Kjeldgard, Jessica Landa, Stephanie Landis, Grace Leval, Jared Logan, Ashley Lyford-McGowan, Todd Minto, David Mohr, Danielle Myers, Troy Nezos, Nicholas Palmer, Jeremiah Paul, Gemma Ramirez, Abram Ramirez Perez, Julie Russ, Demi Salamanca, Dillon Selmi, Kelsi Sequeira, Emil Stoica, Gail Thompson, Matthew Tomlinson, Oakley Workman

Fallon
Angela Arvayo, Kaitlyn Beauregard, Braden Benecke, Megan Chambers, Courtney Chapman, Youki Clare, Colton Coverston, Marshall Coverston, Taylor Davids, Helmuth Dela Cruz, Sheri Dodd, Brandon Donahue, McKenzie Feest, Devyn Frederick, Kellie Gardner, Charles Gomes, Kathleen Hayhurst, Caleb Hendrix, Megan Hill, Kovey Huckaby, Sarah Inglis, Maysie Jones, Brian Koch, Jimmie Lemon, Michael O’Toole, Carissa Parsons, Raymond Plasse, Malory Pruitt, Lana Quint, Michael Richards, Ronald Rockstrom, Rachel Sisson, Whitney Skabelund, Lawrence Smith, Ethan Smith, Alyssa Stockard, Orion Vick, Melyssa Williams, Toni Wisdom

Fernley
Amao Arriaga, Drew Bassett, Kaval Bedi, Blaine Briggs, Karena Corbin, Graciela DeLeon, Sean Dixon, Kelsey Fagundes, Jeanna Flint, Jason Hanski, Bailey Henderson, Hallie Jim, Kierra Kilby, Alison King, Bronson Knight, Amanda Lett, Jonathan Ludwig, Tesla Lyon, Hunter Meisner, Kassandra Miller, Madison Parmenter, Eric Perez, Cristian Profilio, Abigail Richter, David Russell, Kyle Throckmorton, Sara Versteeg, Samuel Wright

Fort Collins, Colo.
Chad Bell

Gardnerville
Jenny Barton, Collin Bilger, Anthony Brewer, Courtney Butler, Rachael Capalbo, Cira Craighead, Melissa Downes, Jaimie Grahl Lawrence, Andrew Hettrick, Hannah Higginson, Ian Isherwood, James Lethbridge, John Lister, Alisa Merino, Michael Miranda, Carlee Monson, Christopher Mueller, Matthew Nimtz, Chelsea Osborn, Danielle Reich, Ellie Stankus, Carissa Swan, Carly Talia, Susanne Tuttle, Jennifer Wing

Genoa
Michael O’Dell

Glendora, Calif.
DJ Peters

Graham, Wash.
Kyle Thompson

Hawthorne
Philip Nelson

Henderson
Austin Barry, Savannah Romero

Hooper, Utah
Kristina George

Las Vegas
Grace Galvao Machado, Bradley Lewis, Lulia Nita, Alexa Orozco, Oscar Paris, Maxwell Paris, Zhea Price, Harmony Ruth, Ricky Smith

Markleeville, Calif.
David Foley

Minden
Katherine Antti, Christopher Brossard, Jacob Fowler, Terri Heglar, Michael Irvin, Michael Jarrett, Joshua McHale, Seana McManus, Lindsay Moore, Daniel Morgan, Annika Peterson, Samuel Schnorbus, Meaghan Singer, Hannah-Beth Tems, Amanda Weaver, Whitney Weaver

Mound House
Terry Jeter

Newberg, Ore.
Chase Kaplan

Newcastle, Utah
Dakota Robinson

North Las Vegas
Matthew Coyle, Sabrina Cruz, Erika Santos

Park City, Utah
Blake Morin

Reno
Kaleiokamanaolana Freitas, David Galvan, Eli Haddox, Daniel Hanks, Dawn Kalanick, Amber Kern, Reese Kvaal, Alex Moya, Rebecca Nolan, Bowman Ryan, Matthew Sheldon

Sandy, Utah
Riley Hennings

Schurz
Selena Venegas

Silver Springs
Hanna Hutt, Madison King, Angel Ortiz, Leanne Perez, Madison Richards, Sahara Robbins, Takoda Stewart, Dowain Swain, Mikayla Swoverland

Stagecoach
Halee Gahr, Gerry Moss

Virginia City
Brittani Cormany, Tiffani Curtis, David Laine

Washoe Valley
Madeliene Alauria, Clay Hendricks, Erika Minaberry, Caitlin Parenti, Joshua Patterson

Wellington
Ellicia Ramos, Shad Rosaschl, Dustin Urton

West Valley City, Utah
Melanie Mecham

Yerington
Amanda Bacon, Cortez Berumen, Jacob Foli, Karen Fowler, Erik Gonzalez, Bailey Kelton, Fransisco Leyva-Diaz, Kelly O’Keefe, Melissa Pursel, Erica Riege, Daniel Sciarani, Daniel Zendejas

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.

Now begins the offseason of baseball. Probably just as exciting as the regular season itself. With all of the trades and signings going on it really is Christmas for baseball fans to see what will be in store for baseball in 2016. I am here to talk about the potential rule changes that could be discussed and subsequently changed for the upcoming season.

We all know the biggest one that will be talked about are the slides into second base where the primary discussions began, believe it or not, in the regular season a couple of months back when the Cubs’ Chris Coghlan slid hard into the Pirates rookie second baseman Jung Ho Kang (who was in serious contention for Rookie of the Year honors) breaking his leg and thus ending the rookie’s amazing season.

Then, the discussion was thrust back into the spotlight with Chase Utley’s slide in the playoffs that broke the Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada’s leg. Utley was suspended by MLB but appealed it and was able to play the final three games of the series (He got one at-bat the rest of the way).

Baseball has been around for over a hundred years. It hasn’t changed much and it shouldn’t change now. I mean, just go back to the 70’s through the 90’s and see how hard the “take out” slides were at second base. I’ll tell ya, it is a lot tamer now than it was then believe me. Where was the outcry for rule change then? Not there. Why? Because players and owners have gotten soft today. Also, American greed. Money is the biggest factor here. These players are invested in big time by the teams nowadays. But here’s what you do: You teach them how to defend themselves better and teach them how to be smart on plays like that.

While I agree that dirty slides (i.e. Utley’s slide) need to not happen, and the way to handle that is punishment not rule change. I also don’t agree with the “Buster Posey” rule (and I’m a diehard Giants and Posey fan). As a baseball player, you learn how to make adjustments as best as you can so that the injury does not occur again to the best of your ability. Collisions at the plate were a part of the game. It was part of what made baseball, well, baseball. That rule was created because of two things:

1. It was Buster Posey -- A Rookie of the Year, MVP, and World Champion catcher. He puts butts in the seats. --THERE IT IS AGAIN! MONEY!-- If that injury had happened to any lesser of a catcher there may have been some punishment handed down but certainly not a rule change (Well, maybe. Which leads me into my second point).

2. Concussions. At the time this particular injury occurred, the concussion discussion was well into the heat of the fire with the NFL. MLB saw an opportunity, and took it to cover themselves from it happening to them. Now they are trying to figure something out about comebackers to the pitcher.

Back to the take out slides at second. The only reason Chase Utley was suspended and punished in this case was because it caused injury. Just so everyone is aware, the overwhelming majority of slides into second base do not cause injury. It is unsettling to me that MLB’s reaction to everything now is: “RULE CHANGE!” “RULE CHANGE!”

Get a grip. Again, baseball players are very adaptive athletes. They learn quite quickly on these things and make adjustments as best as they can. Instead of rule change, make the punishments more consistent and tough. Please do not make the “Kang-Tejada Rule” happen. Stop the rule changing.

Let baseball be baseball.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Legislators were asked yesterday to imagine an odor so rancid and vile that it requires evacuating the Legislature.
“You would not be able to work in this building,” Donna German, who lives near Fallon, told legislators at a Senate committee.

A Carson City man faces a felony charge of eluding police and endangering the lives of motorists following a motorcycle chase through the city.
John Anthony Frank Carr, 20, was arrested Sept. 21. According to the arrest report, Carr was on a motorcycle clocked going 50 in a 25 mph zone on South Carson Street at 5:49 p.m. A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop Carr and activated his light and siren but Carr ignored the alert and sped up northbound on Carson Street through heavy traffic, the arrest report stated. Carr changed lanes numerous times and nearly knocked another biker off the road, the arrest report stated.
Around Musser and Carson streets, Carr sped up further to nearly 80 mph, slipping in and out of traffic. At around Long and Carson streets, Carr ran a red light and nearly caused an accident. He was stopped at Winnie Lane and North Carson Street when Sgt. Cullen blocked his path of escape northbound on Carson Street.

In other arrests:

— A 25-year-old unemployed Carson City man faces a misdemeanor charge of making text message threats.
The text messages were to a woman whom the man is estranged from. The threats, reported Sept. 23, were regarding him wanting to see his son. During the context of the text messages he threatened a male friend of the mother, writing, among other things, that he would "F*** up" the man and "this time "I won't be so nice" and "I'm going to beat his ass, then maybe I should slide my blade across his face so every time you see him you'll remember why I've been waiting to do one in Carson" and "Once I split his face I will twice his cheek."
The man was arrested without incident after being found in his vehicle in the 1800 block of Stewart Street. The man's driver's license had been suspended for failure to pay child support. When asked about the threats he told the arresting officer that he got into an argument with his "baby momma." The man's phone was booked into evidence.

— An Elk Grove, Calif., couple were arrested Sept. 23 and face various misdemeanor charges after trying to provoke a fight with a Carson City Sheriff's Deputy in the 2700 block of South Carson Street.
According to the arrest report, the officer, a supervisor for the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team, and doing duty work during Street Vibrations responded to a noise disturbance call at the Motel 6. When the fully-uniformed officer arrived he was confronted by a 41-year-old man who told him "I will f*** you up you rent a cop."
The belligerent man, described as a white male, 6'5 with a muscular build, then moved toward the officer in an aggressive manner. A 37-year-old woman with the man also acted aggressively and cursed at the officer. The officer told the couple to provide identification. The couple continued to antagonize the officer, calling out for their friends from the motel room to assist and fight the officer. The officer called for backup and had a taser in which he pointed in the direction of the man, who reportedly said: "that taser is going to do nothing but p*** me off."
Backup deputies arrived. The two were taken into custody and face charges of provoking a fight, disorderly conduct and obstructing.

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on three felony drug charges including suspicion of furnishing cocaine to a 14-year-old girl following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Chase Morse was stopped by a sheriff’s sergeant at 5:47 p.m. in the 2600 block of Fairview Drive after he clocked the driver going 57 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer asked for a K9 unit to respond because of a smell of marijuana in the vehicle.

The K9 did an exterior sniff of the vehicle, where the dog alerted to the positive presence of drugs in the car. Inside the purse of the 14-year-old girl was approximately 10 grams of cocaine, five grams of marijuana and a marijuana pipe.

As the girl was being cuffed Morse told officers without prompting that the “Coke is mine. I gave it to her to hold,” the arrest report states. He was arrested and taken to an interview room where he was read his Miranda rights. He stated he understood his rights and wanted to speak. He stated that he and the other occupants of the vehicle had been hanging out at the lake for the day and smoking marijuana.

He said they were approached by an unknown male with a dog and asked if they wanted to trade marijuana for some cocaine. Morse said he agreed to the trade and provided the unknown male with approximately 14 grams of marijuana for the cocaine. He said after the trade the male left. He said he and his friends were getting ready to leave and so he asked the 14-year-old girl to place the cocaine, marijuana and pipe in her purse.

In jail, officers located $242 on Morse, who told officers earlier that he was unemployed. Based on the drug charges and him not having a job, the money was seized as proceeds from drug sales.

Morse faces the following felony charges: furnishing cocaine to a minor, cocaine trafficking 4 to 14 grams, possession of a controlled substance. He faces three misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bail: $99,600.

In other arrests:

— A 21-year-old Carson City man, Ezekial Brenn O’Kelley, was arrested early Monday, 2:36 a.m. in the 1600 block of Airport Road on three felony warrant charges: burglary, forgery, and parole and probation violation. During intake into jail his backpack was searched where deputies found three small plastic baggies containing two prescriptions drugs, Tramadol and Promethazine Hydrochloride. He could not show proof he had a prescription for the drugs. Bail: $20,000 and a no bail hold until a court date is set for the parole and probation violation.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man, Christopher Bell, was arrested Aug. 15, 4 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Carson Street on a felony parole and probation charge and misdemeanor petit larceny. According to the arrest report, Bell was in custody of store security after he attempted to steal a pair of sunglasses. No bail hold for the parole and probation violation until a court date is set. Bail for the alleged larceny, $352.

— A 29-year-old Carson City woman, Amanda Suzanne Dickson, was arrested Aug. 15, 12:28 p.m. in the 4000 block of Quinn Drive on a felony charge of burglary. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the home, in which the owners were out of the country.

Deputies made entry and discovered the woman hiding under a roll of carpet, nude from the waist down. She appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance, was sweating profusely and her jaw was constantly moving, according to the arrest report.

The woman put on her pants and spoke with the officer. She said the balcony sliding door was unlocked and that’s how she made entry. She voluntarily stated “I have been here for three days. I did open dresser doors and other stuff but I did not steal anything.” She also stated she was homeless and thought the house to be vacant. Bail: $20,000.

— A 52-year-old Carson City woman, Lorri Ann Scanlon, was arrested Aug. 15, 7:52 a.m. in the 2200 block of Poole Way, on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal contempt. Officers were called to the location after a report of an argument. The woman is on Alternative sentencing with an obey all laws clause. The clause allowed for a search where methamphetamine and a meth pipe were found. Bail: $4,137.

— A 42-year-old South Lake Tahoe man, Patrick MacRoberts, was arrested Aug. 16, 10:43 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Carson Street on felony charges of methamphetamine for sale and possession, and four misdemeanor charges. According to the arrest report, the man was stopped for speeding by a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone and not having a working brake lamp.

The officer explained the reason for the stop. The man broke out into a sweat with beads of sweat dripping off of his forehead, the report states. As the officer explained that he had a drug sniffing dog, the man admitted to having a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle.

Other SET deputies arrived at the location. A check found that MacRoberts had a suspended driver’s license out of California. A K9 sniff of the vehicle was done where the dog “Ivo” detected a positive alert for drugs.

During the search, two baggies of marijuana and several “roaches” weighing a total of 13 grams were found, as well as a methamphetamine pipe, a marijuana grinder and an altered, modified can of Red Bull where inside officers found two individually wrapped packages of methamphetamine that were wrapped in different colored small bags.

The weight on one of the packages was .5 grams and the second package, .4 grams. The packaging in different colors with different weight is commonly done by drug dealers so they can distinguish between them while selling. Also in the vehicle deputies located cash thrown around in the front area of the vehicle in small amounts clumped together.
The man stated numerous times that if officers let him go with a citation he would “get the f*** out of town.”

He was booked on the following charges: Methamphetamine for sale, possession of methamphetamine, both felonies, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, basic speeding and not having a functioning stop lamp. Bail: $9,175.

— A 19-year-old Carson City woman, Teri Ann Riddle, was arrested Sunday in the 900 block of East 5th Street on a felony charge of probation violation, and misdemeanor obstructing a police officer. No bail hold for the parole and probation violation until a court date is set. Bail for obstruction: $407.

— A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 5:26 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Carson Street on a felony charge of parole violation. No bail hold until a court date is set.

Those arrested and facing criminal charges are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

About 5 miles away on the distant horizon, we could see black dots on the amazingly pure white, snow-covered, barren ground, 130 miles east of Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk), Northwest Territories, Canada.
Our guide Chuck Gruben of Tuk said there they are, let's get going.
This hunt was to be my first-ever musk ox hunt, my second-ever guided hunt.
It was something that I wanted to do for a long time.

At least four people are in custody today and face charges of auto theft after allegedly stealing vehicles over the past several days, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.

The four subjects, believed to be men and possibly a juvenile, are believed to be involved in the theft of two cars this morning alone in which a vehicle was reported stolen, was recovered and then stolen again, Furlong said. More arrests were in the making late this morning at an apartment at 2808 Menlo Drive.

"This thing has mushroomed. We think there's more to this than stolen vehicles," Furlong said.

Officers arrested two males at two locations at around 11 a.m. after a vehicle crashed near Airport Road and Douglas, the sheriff reports. One man was chased and captured by deputies while another man ran to an apartment building on Menlo in which he was later captured. A stolen vehicle crashed into an unoccupied vehicle.

In the past two weeks, there's been about a dozen auto thefts in which vehicles were stolen in the morning hours as owners turned on their cars to warm them up, Furlong said.

"We want to crackdown on this and ask people not to start up their cars to warm them up and leave them unattended," said Furlong. "We're looking about about a dozen of these stolen car cases over the last several days."

A brief car chase through Carson City ended with the vehicle crashed and a woman, wanted on multiple warrants, arrested. The crash happened Wednesday in the area of Northridge and Roop streets in Carson City. The suspect, Laurie Ann Hancock, 43, had four felony warrants for her arrest, confirmed Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The chase happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. Hancock's record shows four outstanding felony warrants, two of which were no bail warrants, Furlong said. The bail warrants were for $10,000 and $20,000. She was taken to Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare, complaining of abdominal pain. In the vehicle officers found a bottle of Wild Turkey and a meth pipe, Furlong said.

A Carson City patrol officer had attempted to pull Hancock over on a failure to yield. Hancock then began blowing stop signs, speeding up along with way, with speeds reaching around 75 mph, according to police dispatch.

A water pipeline was damaged in the area as well as a grave stone in the cemetery where the chase had started, according to authorities at the scene. Witnesses said the vehicle, a VW Beetle, suffered minimal damage.

Hancock, who had been wanted on suspicion of multiple crimes, including drug and embezzlement charges, has altered her looks while being on the lamb, going from blonde to jet black hair over the course of her history of recent arrests.

Photo cutline: A car chase Wednesday in Carson City ended at Northridge and Roop streets. Laurie Ann Hancock, 43, was sought by authorities and had four felony warrants for her arrest. She was taken to the hospital and complained of chest pains.
Photo by Cathleen Allison / www.NevadaPhotoSource.com

--Police chase suspect seeks medical care out of stateJune, 29 2011 12:19 am MST...

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 18-24.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
Just a handful of folks still trying to pull something out of South Lake and no fish reported being caught. With the lake as low as it is, folks are probably better off hiking down with a metal detector than a fishing rod.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Parchers Resort and Bishop Creek Lodge teamed up and stocked a hefty load of trophy Alpers trout in the South Fork Bishop Creek early in the week and after that stocking and the DFW stocking, visitors experienced the best week of stream fishing all season.
With South Lake now at minimum pool the creek on the So. Fork is running very low making for ideal stream conditions in most of the 6 miles of stream between the South Lake dam and Forks Campground.
Folks were catching both quality and quantity using a variety of lures and baits but salmon eggs, crawlers and Power bait. Folks who prefer artificials were doing best with spinners, jigs and swimbaits.
Weir Pond:
Despite a lot of traffic, folks were having a field day at the pond this week.
With water flows in the stream down, the Weir is a bit shallower than it has been making for even easier wading.
Several Alpers to 3.25lbs were caught up there this week adding to the usual stocker 'Bows and wild Browns & Brooks.
The fly guys/gals were killing it on Black Wooly Buggers with some anglers reporting catching and releasing as many as 3 Alpers in an afternoon.
Intake II:
Not too many reports from the Intake this week but the few we did receive reported steady fishing on Thomas Bouyants or Power bait.
North Lake:
Fishing at North Lake was great early in the week but the bite started to slow as the weekend went on. Nothing of size reported but lots of limits for folks fishing inflated crawlers and power bait.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The reservoir has started showing with a few fish this week, I'd say it's still slow but at least there's a few fish in the chew. The fish we've been hearing about have been caught on crawlers and power bait, hopefully the water temps will cool soon and the bite will keep getting better.   

BRIDEGPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Love this still water; however very low water here friends. 
The public boat ramp remains open for smaller rigs. Jeffery at the marina is towing his rentals here, RV Park is a great place to stay.
Fish will be concentrated in the section nearest the dam, towards Rainbow Pt. Tubing will be good soon. I believe some really big browns will be caught here this fall-they are confined so to speak.  Let’s go get them! Give us a call and we will put you on them from a drift boat or tube.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Convict Lake continues to fish well during the month of September.
Many quality fish including a decent number of two and three pounders were recorded at the store. Check out our 2013 fishing gallery for September and view all the great fish caught this month.
Since the start of our fall derby on September 2nd, 18 anglers have qualified for the raffle comprised of $6,000 in Resort Prizes.
Stop by the general store to get up-to-date information on what is working out on the lake and learn more about our fall derby series.
Congratulations to Laura Raudenbush and Dave Cavalli of Santa Barbara, CA who landed six quality fish this week (3.3 - 3.0 - 2.13 - 2.11 - 2.9 -1.8). The 3 pound 3 ounce rainbow was the largest fish this week. Laura was using night crawlers as her bait and was fishing at Hangman's Tree when she hooked the catch of the week.
Other Notable catches this week:
Brian Fatur of Agoura, CA stopped by the store with a stout 3 pound 2 ounce rainbow. Brian was fishing with a mini jig at the South Shore.
John Cross of Garden Grove, CA did a great job by landing a 3 pound 1 ounce and a 2 pound 10 ounce rainbow.  It's hard to beat a day fishing when the results are two excellent Rainbows. John was using Mice Tails and was fishing at Windy Point.
Steven Besneatte of Placentia, CA caught a beautiful 3 pound and 1 ounce rainbow. Steven was using an Orange Thomas Bouyant fishing at the Inlet. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Red/gold or Orange/white Thomas Bouyants, Rooster Tails, and Gulp Pinch Crawlers were very productive in the lake this week.
Try using Mice Tails, Power Worms or Sierra Slammers with about a three foot leader and a clear bubble. Slowly reel in the rig while giving a few speed jigs along the way.
The most successful Power bait colors were rainbow and salmon peach.
Choosing garlic Power bait is always a wise decision.
The Inlet, Hangman's Tree and the South Shore were the hot spots this week.
Other locations to try are the North Shore, Jetty, Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier and Windy Point. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources: 
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion  brochures.
Both brochures are available in the General Store. 
Derby News: 
NOW RUNNING. Join the fun by participating in the Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
The forecast for next week has the highs hovering in the low-70s. During the evenings the lows will be in the mid-40s. There will be the potential for afternoon isolated thunderstorms as the week starts out. Here is the National Weather Service link that is quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 6:37 am - 6:42 am and Sunset 7:06 pm - 6:57 pm.
Stocking: 
DFG stocked the week of Sept. 9th.  

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The lake is very low but fishing is still  good. Most  of the catch is made up of smaller fish with an occasional 18" +  fish. McGee Bay is still producing. Some decent reports from the north arm as well Try Stevie's Wonder  gray/black in 8-10 feet of water.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
One day you’ll get 50 hard downs while still water nymphing, the next 10. 
Such is Crowley this year and its peculiar bite pattern. If you ever wanted to catch a brown or a cutthroat on the fly, this is the season & the place. More of these rascals showing than rainbows on my hooks. 
The north end and McGee Bay are still the spots.
9-14 feet. No algae, although the buds are starting to show again & there is some cloudy water around Sandy Pt. (which is a good spot to hit in transition & can pay-off at times) 
Chironomids still emerging in force, damsel and perch fry activity lessening; however still a significant part of the larger trout’s diet for sure.
The bigs are punishing the perch during the low light periods & I suggest you think about tossing or trolling some Loebergs or Punk Perch at these times with an intermediate or heavy sinking tip line.
(We will guide you in float tubes here and instruct you how to get into the bigs this fall.) 
Fishing from the shoreline in the Six Bays area can also be productive. This area can go off under these conditions and you can use both still water nymphing and streamers while casting from the beach.
Gillies, crystal emergers & pupa imitations #18/20-punk perch light or dark #14/16 as uppers. Broken back tigers and zebras, crystal zebras #14-18 near the bottom if you choose to still water nymph below an Under-cator.
If ya’ll do not know where the navigation hazards are while boating I suggest you ask. There are some islands and high spots in areas you would not expect. 
Launch ramp still ok for large boats, it is steep and you will be off the concrete pad.
The boating facility closes 10-30 but the lake remains open until 11-15.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeannie of the J &J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
September 11, 2013
Work on Honker Cove boat ramp is progressing, slowly.
They pushed in one of the ramp slabs yesterday, and will begin prepping for the next one to be poured. 
Lake level is at 70%. Water temperature is in the low to mid 60’s.
Overall fishing has been a bit on the slow side.
Some folks are limiting out and others are getting skunked.
Fly – West side and top of the lake.
Danny has been using ice cream cone and wiggle tails with success.
Bank – Eagle Point, Old Camp 5 and Mallard have had the best reports.
Power bait or worms.
Trolling – Near the big island.
Wee Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Red Dot Frog, Fire Tiger.
Bait fishing on the Northeast side of the big island seeing some results.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainy days have kept the water murky and few anglers have braved the weather to hook up trout or bass.
The campground remains open and roads are clear.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Few fishermen have been seen this past week and monsoonal rains have helped the water level in the lake, but it remains murky.
The campground remains open and roads are clear.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There was little to no changes from last week. The water is good as a whole, but finding the best spots will definitely help your chances of getting catches. Look for flowing water between weed beds and the areas where there is a smooth transition between shallow and deep. Use small nymphs like #18 Black Zebra Midges  or #16 Brown Micro Mays.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Salmon season is still going strong, with catches ranging anywhere between 10 and 35 pounds. Make sure to use quikfish, spinners and jigs primarily. Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fall is near! It has been cooling off lately and we have seen early morning temperatures dip down into the mid 30's, which has been good for the fishing at Frenchman Lake.
14 rainbows were caught between Frenchman boat ramp and the right of the dam this past week.
On Sunday, September 15th, two young girls caught 4 rainbows at Crystal Point using wooly buggers. Their fish weighed about 3 lbs.
We have also gotten reports that fish are being caught at Turkey Point with worms and marshmallows.
Call us for updates - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Still a lot of great reports have been coming out of the evening time, with fantastic bites near sunset. Caddis are still coming off in the early morning but all activity dies down around midday. It is recommended to use Poopahs and non-beaded Bird’s Nests, as well as to keep an eye on the weedy areas. Make sure to pay attention to the local fishing regulations and the evening cut-off time. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Greg Fisicaro reports:
Was great fishing up there this morning (09/12/2013). Caught one 8" brook and the three tigers. Two were about 8" but the last was about 14-15"!

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  down to 4 CFS. Fishing is  tough with the heavy weed growth  and low water. Try a hopper or stimulator  with a buckskin nymphs caddis pupa or small pheasant tails as a dropper. Some decent dry fly fishing in the afternoon with CDC caddis and Hot Creek caddis.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

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:
Silver Lake still seems to be the best for float tube fly rodders fishing black or purple woolly buggers on full sink lines doing  well.
Rush Creek flow is 24 CFS.
Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
We've had a couple good reports from Kirman this week, sounds like the best thing going is slowly stripping small nymphs like soft hackles, zug bugs and prince nymphs. Also you could run a seal bugger or matuka with a nymph dropper and probably have some success. The brookies are running up to around 19" and the cutts are up to 24" or 25" lately.   

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions have improved with cooler temperatures creating happier, better fish. Lots of activity has been near Happy Camp with most of it being salmon, which will continue through September. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake level is low but fishing has been good most of the time, while fair some of the time. Even with the low water level the conditions are great and there are plenty of twenty-inch Rainbows coursing through the lake. Stripping leeches and dark buggers seem to be the best bait right now.  Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

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:
Middle Twin Lakes is the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lake Special black or brown.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the U.S. Open bass tournament taking place at the beginning of the week, anglers encountered a few extra boats on the water along with periodic thunderstorms.
Launching out of Callville Bay, participating anglers reportedly found some “brutal” fishing conditions but still managed to catch plenty of smaller bass.
Many were using a drop shot technique or throwing crankbaits.
Despite the difficult fishing, and rough weather at times, anglers managed to catch some larger fish as well.
Action for striped bass has been consistent over the past weeks, with jigging and top-water techniques both catching fish.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
A new record was set last Friday at Willow Beach when a lucky spear fisherman brought in a 41-inch striped bass. Since no existing record has been documented for striped bass taken without a hook-and-line technique along the Colorado River, this fish sets the bar.
Further south, anglers have been bringing in largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass as well as catfish. Anchovies have proven to be a multi-functional bait and are enticing all four species.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Action remains steady at Lake Oroville for bass at around 30 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. 
Courtesy of My Outdoor Buddy.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 70 CFS. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge and from the monument to Crowley Lake . The section from the bridge to the monument is closed.
Fishing is fair. Try egg patterns, San Juan worms, Prince nymphs and copper John's. It's important to cover lots of water as the fish are scattered
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 311 CFS. No change here.  Nymphing is the best bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
This is the section of river that flows into Crowley Lake.
Hot Creek joins the UO in two places above the Benton Crossing Bridge. 
Numbers have been good recently during the mid-week periods after  just so-so “catching” during the Labor Day traffic. 
Look for the fall migration of browns out of Crowley to begin soon. With the amount of browns I have seen this season in Crowley we may have an epic spawn *IF* they can get out of the lake.
Flows have been significantly reduced, water levels are low for this time of year.  Clarity is great, weeds are not an issue here. 
Tis’ the time of year for a “hopper and a dropper”- hang a flashback/poxy back PT, crystal caddis, or birds nest under a Stimulator, Sofa Pillow, or your favorite hopper pattern #14-12. 
The ones I have seen are dark brown this year. 
San Juan worms, roe patterns, & broken back midges are also good selections for nymphing the deeper pools.
Do not overlook streamer fishing during migration periods on the UO. 
Stripping Loebergs & punk perch along the deeper channels and along the under cut banks can pay off with a trophy fish on those windy/cloudy days.
The section of river downstream from the bridge to the CDFW regulation sign will close to ALL anglers after 9-30-13.
Monument to Crowley open until 11-15 with special regs, up from the bridge is year around with special regs.
Middle Owens River:
I have been very pleased with how the MO has fished this summer. 
The lower than usual release rates have made river conditions excellent. 
With the air temps beginning to cool some in the Owens Valley fishing has become more consistent and the trout are feeding into the mid-day periods now. We are targeting on imitating the numerous chubs and sucker fry that are holding in the softer water along the banks with streamers like Loebergs, punk perch, and Spruce-A- Bu’s. 
My go to fly for the last two weeks has been the light hackled Loeberg used with a heavy sinking tip. 
300 CFS is the current release; however I suspect this will drop well before the typical reduction in November. 
Water clarity/temps are excellent & there is strong Trico mayfly emergence, sedge caddis & midge activity.
The wild trout section is very fishable at this release, you will have sections difficult to cross and navigate unless you are a very strong (and tall) wader.
Nymphing with a couple BB or AB shot will get you down to the fish. Use flashback/poxyback PT’s with or without beads, Assassin bird’s nest- both light & dark, broken back tigers & zebras, and crystal olive caddis larva patterns #14-20.  #16 elk caddis imitations fished in the lower light periods will get surface looks.
A footnote:
The “Middle Owens” is the section of river emanating from below the dam at Pleasant Valley Reservoir just north of Bishop & terminating at Tinemaha Reservoir near Big Pine. 
It was designated the Lower Owens before the re-watering project that put flow back into the old channel that flows into Owens Lake-called the LORP project, hence the re-labeling of the Lower Owens.

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:
The Pit is steady and good right now, with the bite transitioning later in the day, moving from the morning to midday. There is still the lull in the late afternoon right before major activity sometime around sunset. It is best to use #10 Vlack A.P.s or Black Rubber Legs in #8. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions have been excellent, but the fishing has ranged anywhere between fair and great, depending on the day. What is steady, however, is the bite dying down around 3:00 PM then picking up near sunset, which has had a substantial improvement over last week. The recommended flies include 18 PT's, Red Copper Johns in #18, #14-16 Micro Mays in Red. 
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:
As of September 16, 2013  water flow is currently 7,000 CFS.
Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is going great and we are catching some beautiful, big, King salmon. 
Salmon fishing is great. 5 to 10 hook ups a day, limits. Flatfish lures working best, turning to roe later in the day, using Pautzke Red cure. 
Weather perfect. Look for September and October to be red hot, with the month of October being almost a guarantee of catching salmon. 
Balls Ferry Area in Anderson, CA for King Salmon on the Sacramento River fishing is starting to pick up. All the salmon are headed up river and this will be the place to be in about a week.

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 September 16, 2013, water flow is currently 7,000 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best.
Posse Grounds area- Redding, fishing well.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets. 
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.  Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
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:
Spin fishing:
As of  September 15, 2013, water flow is currently 7,000 CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. We have been using roe clusters with 4 pound test, on light action rods.
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action. Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No changes from last week. Fishing black midges in the early AM hours has been the best, with most of the bite dying down around midday. Search the edges of the water and use Prince Nymphs or Pheasant Tails in #16-18 for a good chance of getting catches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
JD Richey of JD Richey Guided Sportfishing (916-952-1554) (www.fishwithjd.com) Reports:
Report updated Sept. 13, 2013
SALMON UP & DOWN
It’s kinda hard to give a report here considering the fishing has been consistently inconsistent this year.
According to Guide JD Richey the fishing up around Hamilton City and Ord Bend has been really good one day and then tougher the next.
It’s not from lack of fish, either, as there are plenty of kings around.
Down at Verona, the action has been day to day as well for boaters anchoring with Flatfish and spinners around the marina — same for trollers dragging spinners between Verona and Rio Ramazza.
In the metro, Freeport, Walnut Grove and Isleton areas, it’s more of the same. Fishing is good one day and not so great the next.
One thing that oddly seems consistent from Verona down: the afternoons are better than the mornings.
Go figure…

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Current flow is 11 CFS.  The river is lowering quickly now.
Try attractor dry flies like stimulators, sierra brite dots and royal wullfs.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is still great right now, especially around Bay Bridge and Packers Bay. Rainbows are being caught on the surface in the morning but then drop down, along with the Salmon, to about 80 feet. Use humdingers, wiggle hoochies, and 4 inch worms for the best chance of getting a hook-up.  Courtesy of Sacriver Guide. 

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 16,  2013 Shasta Lake guided fishing - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing has been great !  Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon, 100 plus  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. 
Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing is fair.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Great water conditions right now with fishermen reporting lots of big salmon, some steelhead and numerous browns. The hot baits have been Birds Nests, #8 TB Golden Stone , and Psycho Princes.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 16, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 850 CFS. Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! With the water release approved, the Trinity River will get the much needed water to save the salmon and help get them up river. 
Just now starting to catch salmon on the Trinity River.
1 to  3 fish a day, average. Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and pulling plugs.
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water.
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Sorry I have not been sending these on a regular basis, time just has been getting away on me.
Greg Rugh from Davis, CA was our Labor-Day Derby winner with a 3-pound, 6-ounce rainbow while using  a Thomas Buoyant red-gold lure.
This week we saw over half a dozen good sized Alpers brought in. 
The largest was a 5-pound, 6-ounce landed by Ann Park from Glendale. 
Ann was using a Thomas Buoyant copper. Joe Solay from Desperation Valley caught a 3-pound, 9-ounce on Mice Tails. Jamie West from Lancaster landed a 5-pound rainbow with Salmon Peach Power bait. 
Weather has cooled, fishing remains best early morning or late afternoon.
Water temperature is holding at 58 degrees.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The Twins are producing lots of fish these days though not too many larger ones. Most anglers we've talked to are reporting catching and releasing many fish in the 8 to 12 inch range with a few that are going over 14".
Lure anglers are using kastmasters and thomas bouyants, bait anglers are going with mice tails, power bait and crawlers.
Fly anglers are stripping buggers, matukas and mini leeches with droppers like soft hackles and zug bugs. 

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing excellent, lots of nice fish being caught up there. Power bait, power eggs, mice tails and crawlers are all doing well. Lure fishermen are using kastmasters, phoebe's, thomas bouyants and Jakes spin a lures. Fly anglers are fishing small nymphs under an indicator or strippping streamers with droppers. Patterns to try include mini leeches, matukas, seal buggers, soft hackles, zug bugs, prince nymphs, zebra midges and rainbow warriors.  

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
September 13, 2013
Temperatures have been 66 to 72 degrees during the day. 
We had some smoke blow in Wed., Thursday but it’s clear. 
Aspens are 75% gold with a bit of green showing all along the Virginia Lake Road into the resort and slowly spreading down the road toward US 395, the shoreline willows are yellow, Conway Summit has not started to turn yet.
DFW did not the normal plant this week, but the Alpers were put in with a few extra hawgs for everyone to chase.
Backcountry has is doing fair to good with the few more days of smoke, try some black gnats #18, and Griffith’s Gnats#16 and #20 Mosquitoes from Blue Lake up through Big Frog, but work is part of the protocol. 
Both Moat and Red Lake have slowed tremendously but dries are still working in the evening on a bubble and a fly and also a fly rod but again nothing big. 
No reports of footprints of mountain lions, but where the deer and Bighorn reside, they will follow.
Bait for the week:
Nightcrawlers and garlic power bait, salmon eggs have been off and on. 
The need to try something different is priority so bring your arsenal.
Lures:
Working are Red/Gold Thomas Buoyants, Silver Kastmasters, Mepps, and red/gold Super Duper’s.
Fly:
Action was on olive woolly buggers, bug eyed olive damsels, and Midges, dun mayflies (nice hatch), large black ants, blue damsels, Grey Hackle yellow’s and mosquitoes.
Big fish for the week (All from Little Virginia Lake): 
Don Hess Grass Valley 4 lb 4 Alper on a black Leech Sept 8
Don Stockton of Sparks NV 3 lb8 on a power worm Sept 9
Brian Roberts of Paso Robles 5 lb 6 on a Kastmaster Sept 9
Steve Brecko of Murrieta 5 lb 5 Alper on a Buoyant Sept 9
Danny Marrufo of Fontana 5 lb5 Alper on Buoyant Sept 11
Tony Uehara of Torrance 3 lb Alper on a worm Sept 9
Erik Ortiz of Walnut 5 lb 7 Alper on Salmon Peach power bait Sept 12
Greg Escalona of Hemet 6 lb 8 Alper on a jig Sept 13
Christy Escalona of Hemet 8 lb Alper on a jig Sept 13 
Michael Newton Newbury Park 5 lb 5 Alper on a fly Sept 13
Alyssa Escolona age 4 of Hemet 1 lb 7 Rainbow on a jig Sept 13
Glen Halverson of Laguna Hills 5 lb6 Alper on a jig Sept 14
Fred Valle of Crowley 6 lb 8oz Alper on a worm Sept 14
Heather Dillon of Tahoe Vista 7 lb 1 Alper on a worm Sept 14
See you on the water…..carol 

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:

The East is still fishing well, lots of nice fish being caught on both the California and the Nevada sides.
We've started getting some good streamer reports but the main technique has been nymphing. Caddis nymphs and small midges have been the best though there have been some good reports on dries and dry/dropper rigs here and there. I guess there's a little of everything going on right now so if you keep changing things up you should have some good success.
Flies to fish include: elk hair caddis, e/c caddis, para adams, zuddler, dead drift crayfish, moal leech, jj special, sculpzilla, micro mayfly, tailwater tiny, flashback emerger, tungsten midge, san juan worm, dark lord, wd-40.     
Sceirine Ranch:
The Sceirine is fishing excellent still, lots of dry/dropper action as well as drifting nymphs. Dead drift crayfish, san juan worm, dark lord, pheasant tail and madam-x are topping the list these days.      
Hunewill Pond:
September 15, 2013
The pond fished very well this week, lots of nice fish in the 20" range and some nice fish broken off! Soft hackles, zebra midges, rainbow warriors, matukas, seal buggers and stillwater nymphs all fished well this week.  

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow has been up and down and is currently 35 CFS. Fishing is tougher with the lower flow. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails. Early am or last hour of the day.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Flows are running at 45-70 CFS.  Low for this time of year and the weeds have consumed the riffles and channels in many sections. 
Once again, the fish are here-there are just very limited areas to fish. 
A comment that has stuck in my mind from a very experienced SDFF member “we could not find a place to fish, all the pools were shallow or had someone on them” 
Water temps are cooling; however you will not see any miracle spikes in flows this fall.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
As far as tail water fisheries go on the east side this fall, the WW is better than most with regards to flows.  Aggressive stocking from the CDFW & local  businesses have also boosted fish counts.
Hit the campground areas and Pickle Meadows with dry/dropper bead head combos.  A Stimulator and a tiger midge or crystal olive caddis work super here most of the time. 
Look for the darker water-this color change will tell you where the deeper pools are & the majority of the fish.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The West is cranking out some nice fish, and lots of them still! Lots of good reports from the West even with the low and clear water.
Panther martins, rooster tails and mepps have been doing well for the spin anglers, bait anglers are using baby crawlers and salmon eggs. Fly anglers are using hoppers, beetles, ants, prince nymphs, pheasant tails, hare's ears and san juan worms.

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

Are you ready for this? Nevada Day weekend has arrived and brings with it a downtown filled with friends, neighbors, and fun. Hot air balloons, the annual beard contest, the parade, tours of the Governor’s Mansion, and more make this time of year amazing. The carnival at Mills Park, and the Pow-Wow at the Carson Colony take the festivities to the next level.

SATURDAY: PARADE DAY!

• Nevada Day Classic 8K Run/Walk (same day registration: $40 from 6:30am-7:30am on the second floor of the Carson Nugget Casino; 8am racers begin at Telegraph Square: W. Telegraph and N. Curry Streets; costumes encouraged)
• BAWN Pancake Breakfast Buffet at Red’s Old 395 (6am-10am; $6/$3 kids)
• Carson Lodge #1 Pancake Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge: 113 E. Washington St. (6am-11am; $5)
• Republican Women’s Pancake Breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion (7am-9:30am; $6)

Don’t miss out on free admission to the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada Railroad Museum. Nevada’s history awaits.

• Parade Pre-party with Bloody Marys and Mimosas at Remedy’s (7am)
• Bacon Bloody Marys, Breakfast, and more at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7am; call 775-841-4663 to pre-order)
• Breakfast and Bloodys at the Tap Shack (biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, and more)
• Parade Pre-party with Bloody Marys and more at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8am)
• Bloody Mary Bar at Alatte in the Carson Nugget (opens at 8am)
• ReMax Balloon Launch at Carson and Stewart Streets near the Carson Mall (8am)
• Free Admission to the Nevada State Museum (8:30am-4:30pm)
• Free Admission to the Nevada State Railroad Museum (9am-4:30pm; McKeen Motorcar Rides $8, $4 kids 10am-4pm)
• Live music by Stan and Jo in the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (9am)
• Open House, Breakfast Potluck and Dance at Yaple’s Ballroom (9am; stay to watch the parade; bring a dish to share)
• ’Nevada: One State, Many Cultures’ Parade down Carson Street: Williams Street to the Carson Mall (10am-2pm-ish)
• FamFest: food, arts and crafts, kids activities, music and more in the Parking Lot at 308 N. Curry St. (10am-6pm)
• Pop Up Art Show featuring Jackie Huffman and other artists in the Grand Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Complementary Hot Dogs and Chili in the Sierra Room at the Plaza Hotel (during parade until supplies run out)
• Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-2pm; $19; arrive one hour prior to departure time)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Cornish Pasties, Hot Dogs, and Hamburgers at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada St. (11am-1pm)
• 42nd Annual World Championship Single Jack Drilling Contest in the Parking Lot across from Carson Nugget (11am)

Hungry? Thirsty? Just about everyone will be open early to get your parade day started. Bloody Marys and pancakes are Nevada Day traditions. So is the chili feed on the second floor of the Carson Nugget. Say hello to Senator Dean Heller and fill your belly.

• Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival with Pig Races, Hay Slide, Kiddie Land, Straw Maze, Farm Animals and more at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; $4, additional cost for rides, etc.)
• RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (12pm-9pm; all day wristband $30, discount coupon at RSVP booth)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-6pm; $2 or $5 for 3 rides)
• Carson City Empty Bowls Decorating at the FISH Booth at the RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (1pm-5pm)
• Comma Coffee's 15th birthday Quinceañera Party in the Courtyard with music by Mariachi Arrieros de Reno, piñatas, cake, and special guests (1pm; free)
• Annual Chili Feed hosted by Senator Dean Heller in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (12pm-2pm; free)
• Tours of the Governor’s Mansion (2pm-4pm; free)
• 32nd Annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the Carson Colony Gym: 2900 S. Curry (all day; Horseshoe Contest sign ups 12pm-1:30pm, tournament begins at 2pm, $10 and bring your own partner; Grand Entrance 2pm AND 7pm)
• Capital City Community Band Concert at the Amphitheater in the Legislative Mall (2pm; weather permitting)
• Parade After-party at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane (2pm-?; Free chili and cornbread; happy hour prices until 6pm)
• FamFest: Opening Ceremonies – National Anthem and Dedication in the Parking Lot at 308 N. Curry St. (2pm)

Live music can be found downtown at FamFest, in Telegraph Square, the Max Casino, and in Comma Coffee’s Courtyard. The Capital City Community Band will perform after the parade at the amphitheater on the Legislative lawn.

• Live Music with Jackie Dauzat at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (2pm)
• Beard Contest at FamFest in the Parking Lot at 308 N. Curry St. (following parade, approximately 2:30pm)
• Telegraph Square Street Party with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes (3pm-6pm)
• 22nd Annual Trick or Treat Halloween Safety Street at the CVIC Hall in Minden (3pm-8pm; $3 per child)
• FamFest: Live Music with Doubleshot in the Parking Lot at 308 N. Curry St. (3:30pm)
• Carson City BMX: Halloween Spooktacular Races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 5pm-6pm; $10)
• Goblin Parade in Virginia City (5pm, Safe Trick or Treating along C Street to follow)
• Genoa’s Annual Halloween Party, Pot Luck, and Hay Ride at Town Hall, Genoa (5:30pm-9pm; bring side dish and bottle of wine or beer for Parents’ Bar; Main dish and soft drinks provided; music and kids games; open to Genoa area residents)
• Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• Cemetery Night Walk at the Silver Terrace Cemetery in Virginia City (6pm-11pm; Halloween is the ONLY time the cemetery is accessible at night)
• Star Party at the Western Nevada College Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave. (6pm-10:30pm; free)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Haunting of the Opera House Ball with music by Flock of 80z at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City (7pm-10pm; under 21 $20, 21 and over $30; wine and spirit tasting and costume contest; the debut of Virginia City’s signature Spirit: Frey Ranch’s Cemetery Gin)
• Nevada Day Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (sundown)
• Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-10pm; $18 per painter)

Carson City celebrates Halloween on Friday this year, but if you head out of the valley there will be trick or treat opportunities. Genoa’s annual hayride and party begins at 5:30 p.m. Virginia City’s Goblin parade begins at 5 p.m. with trick or treating down C Street to follow. Gardnerville, Reno, and Dayton hand out candy tonight as well.

• Live Music with Cosmic Boogaloo at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Halloween Costume Party and ’Scaryoke’ with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Halloween Costume Party with Live Music by Dirty Fingers at Whiskey Tavern: 3481 Hwy 50 East (8pm, music at 9pm; drink specials, costume contest and prizes)
• All Hallows Eve and Nevada Day Party at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E Long St
• Halloween Party at the Blue Bull: 107 E. Telegraph Street (9pm; drink and shot specials; prize for best overall Costume)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR AT 2 A.M. SUNDAY

Sunday is the last day of the RSVP Carnival, so get your fill of cotton candy and the Ferris Wheel. Learn more about our local Native American culture at the annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the Carson Colony. Their grand entrance is at noon. The Carson City Symphony’s Chamber Singers perform at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and admission is only $10. Bring the kids, admission is free for those 16 and younger.

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-2pm; $19; arrive one hour prior to departure time)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• 31st Annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow in the Carson Colony Gym: 2900 S. Curry (Grand Entrance 12pm)
• Family Day all ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (12pm-2:30pm; $15 per painter)
• RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (12pm-8pm)
• Carson City Empty Bowls Decorating at the FISH Booth at the RSVP Carnival at Mills Park (1pm-5pm)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the New York Jets 1:05pm; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
• Special Olympics Bowling practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm to 4:30pm)
• Carson Chamber Singers in Concert at St. Peter's Episcopal Church: 314 N. Division St. (7pm; $10, 16 and under free)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Monday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.

Don’t give up, on life or your dreams
There is a part in the movie “Tin Cup” where Kevin Costner’s character refuses to quit.
Professional golfer Roy McAvoy is on the 18th fairway in the final round of the U.S. Open, trying to clear the ominous water hazard separating him from the green.

Brett Fisher is a writer and cartoonist who lives in Carson City. He and his wife, Lisa, have resided in the state capital for over seven years.

The aptly if crudely named "Horrible Bosses," now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, could be taken as an update on the Three Stooges, with Jason Bateman as Nick Hendricks, Charlie Dale as Dale Arbus and Jason Sudekis as Ken Buckman. Stooges fans may resent the comparison but it's pretty accurate, even down to the facial slaps of Curly, Moe and Larry.

Here Nick is bypassed by a conniving boss David Harken (Kevin Spacey) who gives himself the job Nick has been waiting for. Kurt is bypassed as company president.

And Arbus is pursued by his dentist boss Dr. Julia Harris (a very sexy Jennifer Aniston in scrubs like no dentists I know).

Nick, Dale and Kurt decide to bump off their bosses and go to a low bar in search of a hired gun and meet Jamie Foxx as Dean (M-F) Jones, who passes himself off as a hit man.

Things get complex when Nick's sponsor at his company dies and a coke-snorting sleaze named Bobby Pellitt (Colin Farrell) takes over ands blocks Nick's promotion amid call girls in the office. Harris blackmails Arbus and Bruckman has to deal with power-hungry boss.

The plot gets twisted and just to show that this is a modern comedy there is a car chase tossed in.

The cast works together smoothly (although Day's Arbus' squeaky voice gets on the nerves). Aniston is a rip as a sexy and sex-mad dentist and Spacey is a gem as a real actor among all the rest.

As summer movies go, and this one will be around for a while, "Horrible Bosses" offers and hour and a half of mixed pleasures, pretty good for this time of year. The lead trio may not measure up to the Three Stooges of yore, but they lighten the summer days amid an air conditioned cineplex. And it's just a drive to the south side of town and the Flamingo, where the air conditioning works quite well and the odds …. well you know whom the odds favor.
--- Sam Bauman

Cast
—Jason Bateman as Nick Hendricks
An executive who is passed over for promotion when his supervisor promotes himself. Markowitz wrote the role specifically for Bateman.

—Charlie Day as Dale Arbus
A dental assistant who suffers sexual harassment under his boss.

—Jason Sudeikis as Kurt Buckman[
An accountant dealing with a new, drug-addicted boss after his former boss dies

—Jennifer Aniston as Dr. Julia Harris
A dentist and Dale's boss who subjects him to sexual harassment.[2] In May 2010, Jennifer Aniston was in talks for the role of the "sexually aggressive dentist".[8] Markowitz based the character on a former boss, claiming her to be "very sexually aggressive with everybody". On choosing Aniston for the role, Markowitz continued "but [the aformentioned boss] looked more like Cruella De Vil. It was like flirting with a cobweb. So I decided for the sake of the movie, let’s go with Jennifer Aniston.”[3] When writing the script, Markowitz intended the role to be for Aniston.[4] Aniston insisted on dyeing her hair brunette for the role, wanting to look different from other characters she had played in her career.

—Colin Farrell as Bobby Pellitt
Kurt's boss. A cocaine-addicted, amoral chemical company manager. In May 2010, Farrell was in talks to play the character, described as a "weaselly scion".

—Kevin Spacey as Dave Harken
Nick's boss, who promotes himself to a new role at Nick's expense.[ Spacey signed on to the role in June 2010 Several actors including Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jeff Bridges were approached by New Line Cinema to take on the role described as a master manipulator with an attractive wife. The role is considered "integral" to the film. Gordon commented that the character was an amalgamation of several real bosses (rather than one single person) to avoid being sued.

—Jamie Foxx as Dean "Motherf--er" Jones
A hit-man and "murder consultant" who supplies Nick, Dale and Kurt with advice on committing murder. The character previously had the more "colorful" name.

Production
Directed by Seth Gordon
Produced by Brett Ratner and Jay Stern
Written by John Francis Daley
Jonathan M. Goldstein
Story by Michael Markowitz
Music by Christopher Lennertz
Cinematography David Hennings
Editing by Peter Teschner
Running time 98 minutes, rated R

Allowing just one hit through the first six innings, Western Nevada College could have expected to hold a lead against 13th-ranked Cochise on Thursday in Henderson.

Not so, as the Apaches used some aggressive baserunning to build a two-run advantage. But one swing of DJ Peters' bat swung the momentum in the Wildcats' favor in the seventh inning, driving WNC of Carson City to a 6-4 nonconference victory in the first of four games between the clubs.

Peters' laser shot over the left-field fence for a three-run homer completed the scoring, helping the Wildcats end a two-game losing streak.

"It was perfect timing," Peters said. "With runners on second and third and down by a run, I just wanted to hit something hard into the outfield so the two runs would score to put us ahead. I barreled it up and hit a line drive that I wanted to; it just so happened that I hit it hard enough for it carry out."

Sophomore catcher Tim Lichty made his season debut, contributing a run-scoring single during the winning rally.
"Having Tim back in the lineup was awesome," WNC coach D.J. Whittemore said. "God blessed some people to hit, and he was one of them."

Sophomore pitcher Jordan Dreibelbis and starter Jordan Ragan handcuffed the Apache hitters for most of the afternoon, holding them to two hits. Ragan, a freshman left-hander, threw 3 1/3 hitless innings, but the Apaches scored twice on him by executing an intentional rundown with baserunners on first and third bases.

"We weren't anything close to clean defensively and they put some pressure on us with their running game," Whittemore said. "They did a good job of scoring without hitting the ball. We've done that in the past, and they gave us a dose of our own medicine today."

Dreibelbis surrendered a solo homer to Adam Delacruz with two outs in the fifth to push Cochise in front, 3-2, but then settled in to dominate the Apache hitters. However, a two-base error by Dreibelbis on a pickoff attempt in the sixth permitted Taggart Baxter to cross the plate, making the score 4-2.

But in the seventh, the Wildcats took advantage of their baserunners. With courtesy runner Justin Mannens on third base and Chandler Barkdull on second with one out, Lichty connected for a RBI single to draw the Wildcats a run closer. Then, Peters surprisingly got a pitch to his liking, lining his second homer of the season, putting the Wildcats in position to win.

"It was not a good time to let DJ beat you," Whittemore said. "If you are going to pitch around him, you have to make sure you miss."

Closing out the win didn't come easily. After Dreibelbis retired the first two Apaches on strikes in the ninth, an error by first baseman Daniel Nist and a walk gave the Apaches new life. But reliever Chase Kaplan struck out Blaze Rose to earn his first save and end the game.

"Kaplan was in the bullpen anyway getting prepared for his start on Saturday, so he was ready," Whittemore said. "It was a nice job by him coming in and throwing strikes."

The Wildcats struggled to provide the big hit in the early innings against Apache starter Tyler Fallwell. Barkdull was stranded on second base in the Wildcat first inning. David Modler stroked a two-out double in second inning and was balked to third before being left 90 feet from the plate.

Fallwell, however, struggled in the third. Casey Cornwell singled and moved to second on a wild pitch. Lichty walked with two outs and Peters was hit by a pitch on the bicep to load bases. Brogan Secrist walked on four straight pitches to force in Cornwell to tie the game, then Lichty scored on a passed ball to put WNC ahead for the first time, 2-1.

WNC (2-3) and Cochise will play at doubleheader at noon Friday.