Soggy_Pawz' First Trip to Pyramid Lake! Day 1 - Big Fish In The Net 

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I’ll be making a video sometime soon showing that process. But I’ll give you a brief description on the meantime. Starting at the fly line, and working towards the flies: 2 feet of 25lb mono loop connected to the fly line, tie a tippet ring or micro swivel to the other end with a clinch knot. Attach a 10-12 foot length of 12 lb fluoro to the other side of the previously mentioned tippet ring/swivel. Tie a tippet ring or swivel to the other end of the 12 lb fluoro with a clinch knot. From THAT tippet ring/swivel attach two lengths of 8-10 lb fluoro. Attach your flies to the ends of these two lengths of fluoro. I prefer 3-4 feet to my bottom fly, and 6-8 inches to my top fly. This method allows your flies to move independently of each other. Using micro swivels helps eliminate casting tangles. Some people prefer keeping their flies inline, tying off the bend of the hook. I think that method is just as effective, and might be easier to cast. But I like to be able to change-out both flies independently. Hopefully that makes a bit of sense! But if not, keep an eye out for that video I mentioned.

I would stick with leeches under a bobber for the next week or two, until we start to see some more midges. Last week, I did best with black/brown leeches. But occasionally they were eating white or chartreuse leeches. Once the surface temps warm up into the 50’s, we’ll see the fish focus on midges more. At that time, they’ll also be more willing to chase flies, so stripping woolly buggers and beetles will become more effective. For midges, I usually just focus on black, maroon, and olive. Both with and without flash. Anywhere from size 12-8. Rarely do I result to smaller or larger sizes, but it can be the ticket on occasion.

Yessir. I use a Deeper portable sonar. It marks fish, maps the bottom, and records water temps. It was COLD during this trip. Surface temps started at 38°F each morning, and would get to about 48°F by the end of the day.

It is the Rubber Measure Net in the “Guide” size.

@@SoggySleeves planning on going up in March using a switch rod what flies do you recommend.thanks again

@@seamushoward5785 if you’re gonna be mostly fishing under an indicator… March is usually all about midges, with a little bit of action on balanced leeches still. As the season progresses into the spring, I generally start to see the smaller midges become more effective, but you’ll still want to have an array of sizes. I would just focus on the main midge colors, black, maroon, and green, in mostly the 10-14 size range. Still make sure you have a few BIG midges, and a few SMALL midges just in case. For the leeches, just the general black, brown, white, and green. Generally about 2-2.5 inches long is about right. Again, it’s good to have a few bigger, and smaller options. Ya never know. Are you going to be stripping flies on a sinking line at all?

Welcome to the channel! I do not have a video like that yet, but it’s coming soon! Most people use 6-7 weight switch rods for pyramid. I use a 4, 5, and 7 weight. I find the 4 weight casts a double midge rig much better than a heavier rod. But it does struggle to throw bigger leech patterns. I really only use my 7 weight when using a sinking line, or fishing indicators in HIGH wind situations. Keep in mind that a 7 weight switch rod roughly translates to a 9 or even 10 weight single hand rod.

@@SoggySleeves I just purchased a little castable fish finder unit. Do you have any tips for someone new to that piece of gear to make it more effective and maybe less troublesome?

Where did I get that net?

@@SoggySleeves 😂 my bad, yes curious to the net you purchased. The net I have only lasted a season so looking for a new one

@@thebigbrutes i got it online, I can’t remember where exactly. It’s the “guide” size Rubber Measure Net. Amazon sells them. I have those Measure Nets in every size. I love them.

You’re allowed to keep two. There’s a slot limit. You can keep anything between 17-20”, and over 24”. Only one fish can be over 24”.

And you have to verify your catch with the ranger station before you filet it.