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Outdoors with Don Q: A very weird experience at Pyramid Lake
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 8:16amElaine and I just returned from a fishing trip to Pyramid Lake where we had a very weird experience.
When we fish at Pyramid, we like to stand in the water in our chest waders and spincast with various colored lures, while trying to catch one of its monster-sized Lahontan Cutthroat Trout.
Carson Now turns five
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 2:02pmWow, time sure flies when you are having fun.
So fast that I almost forgot about our birthday. I first turned the Carson Now website on back in November 2009, but our official public launch was in March 2010.
Outdoors with Don Q: A fun-filled mini vacation in Lone Pine, Calif
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 3:02pm
Elaine and I just returned from a mini vacation in Lone Pine, California, where we spent three days and two nights, having fun goofing off. The original purpose of our trip was to fish for trout in its nearby Diaz Lake, however those plans were reluctantly cancelled due to high winds.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 25 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 9:45pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 25, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Springtime in Western Nevada
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 3:32am
While it starts at 3:45 p.m. today, Saturday, March 21, will be the first full day of spring in Western Nevada. But springtime in Western Nevada is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. As someone who was born and raised in Carson City, Spring weather can be very nice or very not-so-nice.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 18 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 11:36pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 18, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Lahontan cutthroat trout fishing in March
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 7:32am
This is my annual reminder that if you are a trout fisherman and are new to our area, you may not be aware that some of our best Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing is at Pyramid Lake in the month of March.
Pyramid Lake, which is roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe, is about 30 miles north of Reno-Sparks, and it contains Lahontan Cutthroat Trout that can weigh more than 20 pounds.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 11 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 9:51am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 11, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Heat, fruit, traffic and travel this winter
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 2:28pm
For the last few years, Elaine and I have left Carson City for a short period of time during the month of February to temporarily escape our Western Nevada normally long and cold winter weather.
In those past years, it was a welcomed change from the ice, snow and cold of this general area to the warmth and lushness of the desert southwest.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 4 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 9:04pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of March 4 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: The new Nevada fishing license year
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 12:00am
If you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2015-2016 fishing license. That new fishing license year begins on Sunday, March 1 and will run through the last day in February, 2016.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 25 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 10:31am
Here is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 25, 2015 and beyond.
RJ editor to staff: Clean your desks and wear nice clothes because the new bosses are coming!
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/20/2015 - 12:43pmYou may have heard that the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the state's largest and least complete newspaper, has been sold after many budget cuts and with fears of more to come.
The new owne...
Outdoors with Don Q: Reserve March 7 for Chukar Club fundraiser
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 10:36pmEvent Date:
March 7, 2015 - 5:00pm
This is my annual reminder of my all-time favorite fund raiser. The highly-popular and fun-filled Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 7. This year’s fund raiser will be its 29th version.
Chukar:
If you are brand-new to this area, about now you are probably wondering what in the world is something called a "Chukar?" Well, Chukar is Nevada's most popular upland game bird, bar none. If you don’t believe so, just ask any serious bird hunter.
Say No to Campus Carry
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/19/2015 - 8:02pmDear Editor:
I am opposed to the Concealed Carry Bill AB 148 for a myriad of reasons.
Firstly, students and teachers don’t feel safe, meaning that this will effect our learning environments. Students and teachers alike will be more worried about someone pulling a weapon out in a fit of anger and using it than they are about the educational topic they are discussing. I’m sure the need, and therefore cost, for security around our schools, public buildings, daycares, and colleges will rise as well.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 18 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 9:40pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 18, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: 2015 fishing season opens Saturday at some Lyon County waters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:21pmThis is an annual reminder for fishing in nearby waters: Saturday, February 14 is the opening day of the 2015 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 11
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 10:04pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 11, 2015 and beyond.
RJ editor to state lawmakers: Pass our bills! (Or else)
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 12:19pmIn a cliche-ridden missive to state lawmakers, the editor of the state's largest and least complete newspaper urges the Gang of 63 to "seize the oppportunity before you" and pass what he wants passed.
The letter, which you can see below, contains these gems from Editor Michael Hengel:
►"Nevada is at...
Outdoors with Don Q: A four year anniversary at Carson Now
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:27pm
February 9 marks a special day in the life of yours truly. It is my four year anniversary, writing about the Great Outdoors at Internet website Carson Now. Four years!
Time certainly flies when you are having fun, and it has been an enjoyable and memorable four years of writing (together with Elaine's photos) about all kinds of activities in the Great Outdoors, both near and far away.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Feb. 4
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 12:07am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 4-10, 2015.
Outdoors with Don Q: Davis Lake, Calif. annual ice fishing derby on Feb. 7
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/31/2015 - 10:34am
An annual ice fishing derby will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Davis Lake, Calif., with an entry fee of $20 per person. The only uncertainty is whether it will be an ice fishing or a water fishing derby.
It is normally an ice fishing derby at this time of the year, but last year and again this year, it is shaping up to be a water fishing derby due to lack of ice on the lake.
Outdoors with Don Q: Plan now for vacation trips later this year
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 4:43pm
If you are like Elaine and I, I would be willing to bet that by now, you are feeling trapped in your home by our winter weather. As a die-hard winter addict, I personally love cold days, frosty nights, frigid temperatures, deep snow, thick ice, long hours of darkness and the starkness of our landscapes in the wintertime.
However, I must candidly admit that our winter this year has not had the deep snow and ice that I dearly love.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report through Feb. 3
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 8:00pm
Here is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Jan. 28 through Feb. 3, 2015.
Outdoors with Don Q: Record snow depths, state by state
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/23/2015 - 4:31pm
With our seemingly, never-ending drought going on and on and on, and now that we are in the middle of yet another winter with a lack of snow and no snowfall in the extended forecast, you might be interested in knowing about the all-time record snow depths, state by state, from the shallowest to the deepest, according to internet website www.weather.com.
Here they are from No. 50 (the shallowest) to No. 01 (the deepest):
Carson Horseshoe Club closes for operational changes, property is for sale
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 3:11pm
The following press release is provided by Dana Lee Fruend, editor and publisher of Nevada Live Magazine and can be viewed here. On Wednesday, Carson Now wrote about the temporary closure and had been waiting for the official word.
The Horseshoe Club has been located on the corner of Carson Street and Telegraph, at the heart of Downtown Carson City, and serving the public for over 40 years. It was opened by Gene Chaney in the early 70’s, and is currently owned by his five adult children, two of whom grew up in Carson and currently operate the small business primarily for the local residents.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sad ending for a once great organization
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 10:56amThe Ormsby Sportsmen's Association of Carson City has announced that it has disbanded and closed its doors after an existence of almost 70 years, beginning way back in August, 1945.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Jan. 14-19
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/13/2015 - 3:26pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Jan. 14-19, 2015.
Venturing on Sierra ice to fish or skate
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 11:44am
According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Ice is water frozen solid by cold.” Well, with the arrival of winter weather in this area, we certainly have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs.
A word of warning, however: None of the ice in Western Nevada is considered safe at any time in winter. If you want to ice fish, you're going to have to head into the Sierra or areas of Eastern Nevada where some lakes freeze over and are thick enough to hold people.
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal resolutions for 2015
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:01am
This is the first part of January and this is also a good time for all of us (including Donnie Q) to make some personal resolutions for 2015. Most importantly, remember that if you do make any resolutions, be sure to follow through with what you resolve to do in this new year.
