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Lake Alpine has been on fire. The ramp is almost out of the water. Do not try and launch a large boat as the ramp drops off sharply. Those that are able to launch have been catching fish trolling, fly fishing and bait fishing. For bait casters try using Gulp Eggs, Garlic scented Power Bait, Power Eggs, and inflated nightcrawlers on a sliding sinker rig or a cast-a-bubble. Fly fishermen have been having a field day. Try using sparrow nymphs, woolly buggers and bead head nymphs with a intermediate sink line. Also look for late evening hatches. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tails, and Rapala's.

Spicer Reservoir has been excellent for trolllers as the fish have moved up. The ramp is out of the water but you can still launch.  You can try a dodger with Wedding Rings, Glitter Bugs, Needlefish, ExCell Spoons, Rocky Mtn Tackle Spoons, Apex tipped with Berkley Mice Tails, Gulp Nightcrawlers, Garlic infused Corn, or just a nightcrawler, and just a dodger and nightcrawler combination. You can try top lining as the fish are being found in the top 15 feet. Bait casters should try Gulp Eggs, Power Bait, Power Eggs, and inflated nightcrawlers. You can also try using flies and a bubble. Fly fishermen should try woolly buggers, gnats, ants, sparrow nymphs, and bead head nymphs. Lure casters should try Panther Martin Spinners, and Kastmasters.

The North Fork of the Stanislaus is in excellent condition, but flows can change due to release of water from Spicer Res. You can check the flows at dreamflows.com. Bait casters should try crickets, nightcrawlers, and salmon eggs using a splitshot rig. Lure casters should try Panther Martin Spinners, Rooster Tails, Thomas Buoyant, Kastmasters, and Rapala's. Fly fishermen should try hoppers, adams, blue wing olive, pale morning dun, caddis, stimulators, and bead head nymphs.

Mosquito Lake has been excellent as there is still plenty of fish to be caught. Fly fishermen should try using ants, caddis, zug bugs, adams, lt. cahill, hoppers, bead head nymphs, pale morning dun, mosquitoes, and blue wing olive. Bait casters should try using Gulp Eggs, Power Bait, and Power Eggs on a sliding sinker rig or cast-a-bubble. Also try using crickets on a cast-a-bubble. Lure casters should try Kastmasters, Panther Martin spinners, and Rooster Tails.

White Pines Lake has been slow due to the warm weather. Bait casters should try Gulp Eggs, Power Bait, and inflated nightcrawlers on a sliding sinker rig or a cast-a-bubble. Lure casters should try Panther Martin spinners, Rooster Tails, and Kastmasters.

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Bill Reynolds - Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods