Pyramid Lake Nevada, Help please

[Rockstar Fisherman]

Is there a reason that people use ladder's and not float tubes to fish those ledges?
Mike..

Might get blown away, literally as I understand.

[briansII]

Is there a reason that people use ladder's and not float tubes to fish those ledges?
Mike..

What Mike said is true. When the wind kicks up, you can end up on the other side of the lake. I'm told it can be calm, then all of a sudden, gale force winds. But, I do know people that use float tubes, and do very well. The one thing you have to be aware of, other than the wind, is the ladder fisherman. With so many guys lined up, there is a certain pecking order/etiquette to be followed. You can't just kick around on the ledge....lest you be pelted with funny looking beetle flies, and shooting heads. Most of the guys and gals I know, don't take a float tubes.

briansII

[mike.s]

Steve[/quote]

That's what I've heard, and that it's almost like idiot fishing. My experience tells me that these trout are smart but all my readings say they're dumber that a door knob.[/quote]

well... not so fast..
Ive ladder fished it 5 times and it can be a tough place to fish.
and is rarely a super wide open bite.. like any place it is all about timing there and one day its great and the next day or days it can be dead..
however like others have said, the weather there is the big deciding factor on success as it can be brutally cold with killer WIND.
I have had 8wt line blown right back into my face and seen guys almost washed or blown off the ladders..
but that said when the stars align, it can be awesome and you could catch some of the largest trout of your life..
just have realistic expectations that not every trip there will be epic..
but if your willing to pay your dues and watch the regulars, even on slow days you will learn a lot.
One thing I have learned there from experience and watching others is to use 7-8 wt
10 foot rods.. really helps on the ladder.
lord willing i will be healthy enough to go again, it opens this friday oct 1st.