New Rainbow Trout Record in Nevada

Nevada's state record for the largest rainbow trout was broken on February 10, 2011 by a Mike Mott.  This 64 year old angler caught the trout on a fly rod while fishing at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Best of all, Mike had only learned to fly fish a year earlier and so is still considered a novice by experts!

Mike's rainbow trout weighed 16 lbs, 8 ounces and measured 30.5 inches in length.  The previous record weighed 16 lbs, 4 ounces.  Despite the previous record being an inch longer, the weight of the new trout was sufficient to clinch the record.

Mike Mott was fishing with a stonefly nymph on floating line when he made his catch.

You can read the full story of Mike's record rainbow trout by clicking here.

Fly Fishing Classes Start January 10th - Bring Your Ladder

If you've been wanting to learn how to fly fish, now's your chance. Beginning on January 10th, the Churchill County Parks & Recreation will be offering fly fishing classes on Wednesday evenings between 6:30 - 8:30 pm. These classes will be held every Wednesday night through February 10th, 2007. The class also includes a fishing trip to either Walker or Pyramid lake after the 5th week.

The cost is $60/person and classes will be held in the multipurpose building at 225 Sheckler Road at Fallon. For more information, call Parks & Rec at 775-423-7733.

No experience is necessary. The class will cover everything from basic tackle requirements and casting techniques to more advanced topics. The class will also include some information on fly fishing for Lahonton Cutthroat trout - which Pyramid Lake is famous for!

To learn more about the fly fishing class and instructor, click here.