Catch of the Week: Scott Candish from Simi Valley, CA caught two fat rainbows during his stay at Convict. One was 6 pounds 6 ounces and the second was 5 pounds 1 ounce. He was using nightcrawlers and he was fishing the North Shore/Hangman's Tree.


Tactics/Bait: I would continue to stick with the morning and evening sessions. They will give you a better opportunity of catching larger and more fish. If you are fishing mid-day make sure to get past the selves and fish the deeper water. Get out on a boat and trolling will definitely increase your odds. Trolling was producing some nice fish over the last two weeks. Use a Needlefish,Tasmanian Devils or Marvel Fly Lures. Thomas Buoyants were a hot lure this week. The most successful Powerbait color was Rainbow. Chunky Cheese Garlic is always a deathly choice. The South Shore and from Hangman's Tree down along the North Shore were the hottest spots once again this week. Other locations fishing well were Inlet and Jetty.


Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad or Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Powerbait.


Here is a list of recommended flies:
Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.

Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.

Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).