Pyramid Lake How To Fish Conventional Tackle from Shore and Catch the Worlds Largest Cutthroat Trout

[@salmonoids]

Thank you for making a video on Pyramid that isn't about fly fishing. Excellent video.

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Awesome! I hope you catch some beasts! Can't wait to get back out myself.

[@schwaggybammer968]

If you’re not fly fishing you’re basically still an 8 year old 😅

[@salmonoids]

@@schwaggybammer968 people like you ruin fishing for beginners. Let people enjoy the sport without judgement please.

[@KimchiJerry]

Aren’t those hook up baits scented though? I’ve had some 1/16oz for trout and they do have a garlic scent to them so that’s why I haven’t used them at Pyramid.

[@BlakeMarshall-PiscesOutdoors]

They make them scented and unscented, so no issues if you are using unscented gear. Excellent question! Best of luck to you on the water!

[@frankbravo3301]

Question..what rod tube holders are those..?...nice fish by the way

[@BlakeMarshall-PiscesOutdoors]

Those are DIY contractors tubes, you can source the locking cap ends and buy pipe, cut to size.

[@TghtLin]

Question for ya. I had quite a few fish follow my lures to the boat this Dec at Pyramid, but would not bite. I have seen this with Rainbow Trout too. I use Marabou Jigs when nothing else working to get the rainbows to bite. I see you using marabou jigs too at Pyramid on a spinning rod (same style of rod I using too). I have the stuff to tie them up. But I can't find a ball head with a strong enough hook (like x1 or x2 hook that is laser sharp). Can you share the brand and where you get them ball heads you tie up yourself?

[@BlakeMarshall-PiscesOutdoors]

The ones I use the most are Wapsi brand, but there are others with much more detailed heads. I just buy a blank lead jig and paint the heads myself. And I may have found the wapsi product on FishUSA, knot 100% about that. Best of luck

[@keos9388]

Fenwick rods 1 gen tundra and not a fly fishing video...4 stars man!! I gotta good buddy that lives in reno we grew up in mt together I need to get down and get one of these Cutts. Great video sir.

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Tundra has been great. Hope you make the trip, it is worth it! Never a guarantee but it is a strong fishery.

[@rosevillekid4895]

Can you provide the model # for your 9’ rod…thank you

[@BlakeMarshall-PiscesOutdoors]

For Sure, Fenwick HMX9L-MS-2 is the lighter weight 4-10lbs great for jiggs and spinners. The Fenwick HMX9M-MS-2 is a little heavier at 8-15lbs rating, great for throwing the larger spoons and swim baits. Best of luck to you on the water, the lake has been fishing strong this year!

[@TghtLin]

Great video with camera work and info. Thanks for posting.

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Rad, super glad you enjoyed it! Great luck to you on the water

[@bssaassin1900]

Are they all hatchery or is there some natural reproduction in the truckee? Still never seen a lahontan in the truckee but ive heard rumors there's a few in there

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

That is a great question, I do not have all the details on that situation, and I assume it will forever be changing. There are up river plants going on, plus all the upper lakes receiving them. Difficult to know where the fish can all make it to with the difficult agricultural boundaries.

[@mainlyfishing4599]

They spawn at the hatchery spillway at the lake…. Few years ago I found a dead 20+ cutthroat near downtown Reno. They definitely make it all the way into town. I’ll post a pic of it on my instagram..

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

I am going to check out that picture, it is a great questions regarding how much natural spawn is effective, or is it all hatchery@@mainlyfishing4599

[@jonedmondo8806]

Nice video, but I tend to be most productive with spoons from Sierra Lure. Bleeding Frog in several colors. White or Green seem to be the most productive. White when it's stormy. 7/8 ounce is the best size for shore fishing.

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Most people are aware of spoons, they are effective, and most fishermen are well informed for spoon fishing. I just wanted to show a few other tactics that are also incredibly effective. The Jig bite is my favorite, I like the way you can reely slow down the presentation when the fish are lethargic and fish a more sensitive rod. Good luck to you this season!

[@jonedmondo8806]

@@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors I just thought I would share what spoons work at Pyramid. I have also caught fish at Pyramid with the Maribu Jig. Thanks for the advice!

[@jackhazz5777]

I thought only barbless is allowed? Just reading on the rules...planning to fish there soon.

[@llama7206]

If I see a jack wagon like you on my lake you’ll be going for a swim

[@Styk33]

That is correct. They are pretty serious about it, and currently it is a $200 fine. Before COVID they would run yarn across the hook and if it snagged it was a citation. I do not recall the fine if you have a fish on the hook with a barb, but it is significantly higher.

[@jackhazz5777]

@Styk33 thanks! Ill need to grind down my hooks then. I can barely find a damn barbless nowadays...

[@northforklures275]

Great video! Lots of information. 🤙🏼

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Much appreciate you, lures are looking premier!!!!

[@HookupBaits]

Thanks for the shout out. Nice video 👍🤙

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Absolutely, very much appreciate your positive feedback!

[@jeffaland2268]

POACHER

[@John1974]

First time for everything....how much research should be done before heading up to Pyramid for the first time? Thank you...

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Thank you for asking. I tend to lean on research even went I have fished areas for decades, I study every inch of maps, and satalite images, and charts, anything I can find to locate places that I think will produce. For the Three days prior to the trip, I watch weather particularly wind forecast to see what the effects are there. It is a guessing game, but I will try and pick my first, second, and third best options for fishing. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. Good Luck

[@jonedmondo8806]

I would research.

[@ghouliejigs]

Epic video Blake great job 👏

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Sweet, glad you like it! Keep on crushing it!

[@ghouliejigs]

Back at ya buddy 🤙

[@eckharttolle-nq7qu]

Do they taste good.

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Yes, they taste great! There is a slot limit, so be sure you keep legal fish, and I would probably steer clear of the fish over 10lbs. Check out this video my homie made wantons out of them, it was incredible. He also cooked fillets with verde salsa, it was excellent Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbaqn-IlLuto7s

[@williamdouglas1996]

I’ve been lucky with flat fish, rapala’s and z fish there as well

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

I use those lures very effectively from the boat, see some guys casting them from shore, anything that mimics a minnow should catch. Great luck to you on the water!

[@rubenalvarez6862]

Great video ! Thanks for the advice

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you, glad you enjoyed, great luck on the water!

[@donrock9776]

Great info! Thanks!

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Thank you sir, hope you make it out this way soon

[@timothyhorner416]

such wonderful water! check out our flies drift under a float ~~~~~~~~~~~~~cheers

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

That is on my list to do, among a few other solid producers out there. Always appreciate the solid intel. Great luck out on the water

[@pathallock7868]

Those barbs are not allowed! Read the rules bud!!

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

That is correct, no barbs, I have plenty of lures that have not been fished, those are what I am showing on the camera, I fish many areas, so I only pinch the barbs of lures that I am using at the time of fishing, majority of my boxes are stilled barbed because they have not been fished. Best of luck on the water!

[@pathallock7868]

@@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors had'nt thought about that.. my bad.. Pyramid is one of my "bucket list" lakes. Thanks for replying.. happy ventures!!

[@schwaggybammer968]

Pyramid lake fishing really sucks…

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

It can be a very difficult lake on the wrong days with the wrong tactics. Sorry you have poor experiences

[@llama7206]

youre so lame for not fly fishing it

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

I fly fish it often, but I don't narrow my field to only catch one way. I will catch fish on every method possible. Good luck out there, fly fishing for these cutties sure is enjoyable.

[@Fatheadflyfishing]

Really your gonna be that guy!??? All I do is fly fish, doesn’t matter what gear you prefer it’s all about being out there and having fun…get off your high horse brother… This was a great video regardless, keep up the good work!!!

[@BlakeMarshallPiscesOutdoors]

Thank you, my goal is always to show fishing as a positive and rewarding activity. I love and support all methods; everyone has their own favorite way. If you want to promote the sport you have to be willing to deal with some salty individuals, I get along with most salty folks, not all... Great luck to you on the water!@@Fatheadflyfishing

[@jackhazz5777]

Be careful, you don't wanna fall from that high horse you are perched on.