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I was in the San Francisco area for a friends' wedding, so when I had time I snuck up to Pyramid Lake, NV for my annual spring trip.  The fishing was PHENOMENAL with around 80 trout landed in 3 days.  Average was around 20" with my largest around 5-6lbs.  While the temps were warm, the wind was blowing, especially the last day where winds were 25-40+ the entire time!  Thankfully only short casts with my 5 weight were needed!

 
 

 Spent a half day on the Tamiami Canals looking for Tarpon.   We found a few Tarpon rolling, but couldnt get any to commit.  One did chase the plug all the way in though which made the heart thump!   Lots of Snook and Jacks around and we got into a few.  Too bad we werent targeting them it would have been a much more productive day!!   All in all a fun day exploring once again.  I am always finding new spots out here.

 
 

Conditions as of late have been typical of Florida in the springtime...WINDY!!  We just experienced what will likely be our last cold front until later this year, as hot and muggy weather is building back in thru the extended forecast.  The beaches have been blown out for weeks now, which really stinks because the Snook ARE there.  Look for the weather to improve as summer approaches and the east winds takeover.  We have been hooking a few small Tarpon, Snook, and Jacks out along US 41 lately.

 
 

With the water temp around 70 degrees, I decided to go down to the beach for the first time this year and see what was happening.  Nice conditions....a moderate wind out of the east, warm, and very clear/calm water.  What I found was quite a bit of bait, and a few Snook.  Spotted probably 10 Snook, and was able to get 3 to grab...problem was none of them found the hook!  Missed all 3 of them.  It's only going to improve!!!!