Doug Busey's Weekly Update

Hello fellow anglers. I have a short report for you this week. With our ever-changing weather, it's been hit and miss to get out there. But before we get to your report, I want to let you know about something many are not aware of. In Nevada, when you purchase a hunting or fishing license, there is a box that asks if you would like to

Hello, fellow anglers. Renee and I just returned from a long camp trip to the Sierras. Now let me tell you, it started off with problems and continued for a week. Before we left, the pigtail on one of the propane tanks broke and had to be replaced. Sounds easy, right? We called every RV store within a 20-mile radius, and no one had any parts. Believe

Hello, fellow anglers! I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but it’s getting darker a little earlier each day. In fact, we’re losing about one minute of daylight each day until we reach the winter solstice, which occurs around December 21. But then again, cooler temperatures mean cooler water, and that can bring on a better bite. Before we get to our local fishing report, I need to

Hello, fellow anglers! We’re out of the frying pan and right into fall. With Labor Day this weekend, it’s time to plan ahead for your next adventure. Some areas of the Sierras have already been getting into the 30s at night, while daytime temperatures remain in the comfortable range. Make sure you dress for the occasion. Bring a few jackets and sweatshirts. If you don’t

Hello, fellow anglers! Dang, it might have cooled off a little. But the fish are still staying down deep with their mouths closed, because many waters are still pretty warm. But I have to tell you about a privilege I had a week ago. I was able to fish with two bass-pro anglers on Topaz Lake. And let me tell you—we kicked bass! We fished for a couple

Hello fellow anglers. First of all, after much thought. I must disagree on my daylight savings time comment in my last report. Yes a hour ;later in the winter months is convenient. But I recall a time in my youth, that California tried that one year. I personally hated walking to school in the dark. And to top it of, the state recognized the decision and

Hello fellow anglers. What wacky weather we are having in our local area. Most anglers have been dodging rain and thunderstorms for the last few weeks. It is not a real good idea to be on the lake with a couple of long rods hanging off the back of your boat when a lightning storm is on the way. But now we are going right into

Hello fellow anglers. I have to say it, is it hot enough for you? Dang, not just the heat, but the 20 to 40 mph winds we have been having in the Carson-Minden area each afternoon and evening. If you want to get out and fish, do what I did this week. I started at 5:30 a.m. and fished until noon. That was the time the wind

Hello, fellow anglers! Yes, I’ve been away for a while, but my excuse is a good one—I’ve been fishing from here to Oregon. I recently fished the Rogue River with my nephew, and we were very successful on the salmon front. Let me tell you, reeling in a salmon in whitewater is like hooking your line to the front of your truck, putting it in neutral,

Hello fellow anglers. Before we get into your local fishing report, I want to remind all anglers both young and the young at heart of a 33rd Annual Event here locally. Since 1989* a Volunteer Run Event, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit FREE Kids Fishing Derby at Lampe Park in Gardnerville NV. The goal of the KFD is to get kids hooked on fishing, and spending time outdoors with

Hello fellow anglers. What a roller coaster ride it was for opening day fishing season until now. Between weather and winds, I was not sure where to go. I fished on the East Carson River an hour or two at a time between rain storms. The fishing was slow, but did get a couple nice rainbows. But I have to tell you. The river is running fast

Hello fellow anglers. Oh my goodness, a lot of things are going on this next week. The California fishing season opener. On April 25th is where many rivers will change from artificial lures and flies with barbless hooks to allowing bait fishing with barbed hooks, as well as many lakes that have been closed since last October reopening to fishing—be sure to check your regulations