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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Twin China PMI surveys show economy perking up

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economy is finally regaining traction, official and private sector factory surveys showed on Thursday, although the recovery remains sluggish with the latter recording its 12th straight month of slowing growth.

Evidence is mounting that the economy revived in October after domestic credit curbs and poor demand from overseas markets pushed economic growth in the third quarter to its weakest rate since the depths of the global financial crisis.

The final reading for the HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 49.5 in October - just shy of the 50-point line that divides accelerating from slowing growth - from 47.9 in September. The reading was the highest since February, and deviated more than usual from the October flash, or preliminary, reading of 49.1 released last week.

"October's final PMI rose to an eight-month high, implying that China's industrial activity continues to bottom out following a modest pick-up last month," wrote HSBC economist Hongbin Qu in a statement accompanying the survey.

"This is mainly driven by the increase of new orders, thanks to the filtering-through of the earlier easing measures, while exports outlook remains challenging."

The new orders sub-index rose to 51.2 - its first time in expansionary territory since October of last year.

Earlier the October PMI reading from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that index rose to 50.2, from 49.8 in September, just below a 50.3 forecast by a Reuters poll last week and confirming a trend towards recovering growth in the world's second-largest economy.

"The continued rebounding of sub-indexes including new orders, export orders and quantity of purchases, indicates companies' de-stocking process has basically ended," said Zhang Liqun, a researcher with the Development Research Centre of the State Council, said in a statement accompanying the index.

"We expect China's economic growth will end its decline and rebound slightly in the future."

Indeed, the two surveys seem to indicate that the economy stabilized in September and began perking up in October.

BETTER FOURTH QUARTER SEEN

"The return of the PMI above 50 suggests economic momentum has indeed picked up. It indicates the effect of policy easing may have been stronger than the consensus expected," Zhiwei Zhang of Nomura wrote in a comment emailed to Reuters.

"We believe macro data will continue to surprise on the upside in coming months, as the government continues to ease policy through the period of leadership transition."

China is widely expected to see an improved fourth quarter after economic growth slowed to an annual 7.4 percent in the third quarter - putting it on track to beat the government target of full-year growth of 7.5 or above.

The private HSBC PMI captures views mainly of smaller, export-oriented firms in China's vast factory sector.

Manufacturers reported higher input costs - particularly for raw materials - but for the first time in a year were able to pass those on by raising prices, Markit Economics, which compiles the survey for HSBC, wrote in an accompanying analysis.

An employment sub-index also rose to its highest level in eight months, although overall factories continued to shed jobs. China has so far avoided the massive job losses or urban unrest feared by the ruling Communist Party, which has seen a year of political infighting as factions ready for a once-in-a-decade leadership transfer in November.

An output sub-index in the HSBC PMI also improved after a September dip, and average lead-times - a proxy for how busy factories are - lengthened.

"Survey respondents that experienced longer delivery times attributed deteriorated supplier performance to a rise in the number of orders placed to vendors," Markit wrote.

On the export front "weak demand from Europe and the U.S. was reported", it said.

After monetary loosening moves earlier in the year, credit supply in China has increased but inflation has stayed low, allowing planners to relax and hold off on further adjustments. Some expect additional moves after the 18th Party Congress in November, to present the new leadership with an economic boost.

(Additional reporting by Xiaoyi Shao; Editing by Nick Edwards and Alex Richardson)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/twin-china-pmi-surveys-show-economy-perking-015708862--business.html

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Don Q's Weekly Fishing Report through Nov. 6 | Carson City Nevada ...

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King Salmon caught on the Sacramento. Photo courtesy of Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero of Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing
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King Salmon caught on October 24 in the Sacramento River. Photo courtesy of Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero
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A happy youngster with his King Salmon caught Oct. 27 in the Sacramento River.

Here is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct 31 through Nov. 6.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is great near Prattville. Fish 20 ft - 42 ft down, there are large concentrations of fish there.
Due to cooler surface temperatures fish are starting to move back to shallower waters.
Techniques that work varies from day to day so be prepared to switch it up.
If the dodger isn?t working try a naked crawler.
? Almanor Fishing Adventures

BIG SPRINGS RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closed the last day in February, 2013.

BLUE LAKES, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

CATNIP RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Chinook fishing in the estuary continues to be hit-and-miss depending on the weather. The chinook run is just beginning and will only get better in early to mid-November.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation.
Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Catch of the Week:
Dennis Burns from La Jolla, CA caught a 3 lb 5 oz with NightCrawlers at the Inlet! Allison and Kyle Winkelman from San Dimas, CA caught a 2 lb 7 oz and 2 lb 2 oz with a Power Worm at the Outlet! Curtis Richardson from Castaic, CA caught a l lb 9 oz with a Thomas Bouyant Red/Gold at the Inlet. Jonathan Martinez from Moreno Valley, CA caught a 3 lb 10 oz with Green/Black Jig on the South Shore.
Best Location to Fish:
The best locations to fish right now are the middle to east shore, by the Marina, 6 Colors, South Shore, Inlet, Beach Area, Jetty, Lake, North Shore and Convict Creek.
This past week Anglers have had most success with:
Frog Needlefish, Green/Black Jig, Thomas Buoyant Perch, Yellow Turbo Power Bait, Mice Tails, Gold Lures, Nightcrawlers, Trout Magnet, Roostertail, Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant, Garlic Power Bait, Yellow Power Bait, worms, cheese worm, Trout Teaser, salmon eggs, Rainbow Nuggets.
Other Locations to Try:
"Windy Point" (picnic area south shore), The Inlet, Hangman's Tree, Outlet, Handicap Pier and Convict Creek.
Water Temperature:
52 Degrees.
Weather:
Expect temperatures to be in the low to mid 60's for the first part of the week then dropping to the high 50's by the end the week. Overnight temperatures will be in the high 20's. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.
Tactics/Bait:
Bait:
Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Night Crawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms, Small Spinners like Mepps and Panther Martins. Chunky Cheese Power Bait, Troll with Rapalas, Needlefish, Thomas Buoyant.
Lures:
Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyant, Phoebe, Little Wolfs, Cripplure.
Trolling:
Little Cleos, Dave Davis Night Crawler or Lead Core 4-6 colors, Rapalas, Rebels, Pin Minnows.
Flies:
Marvel Fly, Prince, Hares Ear, Lopper Johns, Ant Beatles.
Convict Creek:
Flies:
Strip Streamers.
Bait:
Eggs, Nightcrawlers and Power Worms.
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)
Fall Happenings:
Derby News: Ambush at the Lake- Fall Fishing Derby starting September 3 to November 15th , $6,000 in resort Prizes! We have 144 derby competitors so far and 96 fish entered into the drawing 14 inches are longer.
Stocking: DFG stocked this week.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 7:17 am - 7:23 am and Sunset 6:04 pm - 5:56 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Marina closes Wed Oct.31.
Fishing is slow due to the extremely low water level.
Dark streamers on full sink lines is the best bet.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
For boaters trolling has been good with copper/red head Wee Dick Nites and red-dot frog Needlefish. Best results at 5 ft deep around the island.
Fly fishing has improved for float tubers using intermediate sinkers in the Fairview, Mosquito Slough, and Freeman Creek areas.
Try fishing near Mallard Point and Eagle Point for shore fishing.
Just watch out for those weeds around Eagle?s Point.
? Western Outdoor News

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout fishing has been consistent for rainbows in the 11- to 13-inch range.
Anglers have reeled in a few tiger trout reaching the 15-inch mark.
Success has come using Power Bait, nightcrawlers and mini-marshmallows.
The reservoir is full and spilling over into Echo Canyon, which will improve fishing at Echo Canyon Reservoir.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have been catching rainbow trout while fishing off the dam with Power Bait or night crawlers.
Not much action has been reported for bass and crappie.
Now?s a good time to get the fishing in as all the facilities will be running just until about the end of the month.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been getting some good reports and others are coming in fair.
There are plenty of Rainbows which is allowing all anglers to dry fly fish in the morning, nymph under indicators, or strip during the afternoon.
Fish the swing with fast sinking Poly Leaders.
To start off any day swing #16 Pheasant Tail nymphs trailing #18-20 black Zebra Midges or WD-40?s.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Salmon anglers are reporting that salmon fishing has slowed a little.
Steelhead fishing has been very good!
For Fly fishing try dead-drifting nymphs under indicators.
Biggest problem right now on Feather River is avoiding Salmon in the low flow section of the river.
? Western Outdoor News

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin?s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
The fishing at Frenchman Lake is good.
They are catching nice sized rainbows averaging 12 to 16 inches.
A fisherman from Reno caught 5 fish on power bait with garlic scent off Crystal Point in 2 hours a few days ago. The fish were 12 to 16 inches each.
Fall is always a great time for bank or boat fishing at the lake.
The docks are still in until Wednesday, October 31st, but remember - Frenchman Lake is open year-round for fishing.
The streams are open until November 15th.

FT. CHURCHILL COOLING PONDS, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2013.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500)
(www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Nothing new this week, fishing is still good!
The Powerhouse # 2 riffle is a good fishing spot. Anglers are reporting hook-ups using # 18-# 20 black or brown midges or mayfly patterns.
Sunset is when the October Caddis is most active.
The 2012 season on Hat Creek closes November 15th.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until May 01, 2013.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is at 6 CFS. CDC caddis or e/c caddis on the surface. Some mid day baetis activity. Nymph fishing remains the most productive.
WD-40's, flashback pheasant tails, hares ears and sparkle caddis pupa.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant Lake - Gull Lake - June Lake - Silver Lake - Rush Creek
Try Silver Lake with black or purple woolly buggers on sink tip or full sink lines. Try Rush Creek with a Royal Wullf, Royal Coachman or a stimulator. Nymph fish with P.T.'s, San Juan worms and olive hares ears.
The flow in Rush Creek is 47 CFS.??

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good this week! There is a good mixture of half pounders, some adults, and occasionally a King or two.
To access the best water, try fishing from a boat.
Clown-eggs and micro spawns in yellow and pink seem to be the best flies to use; while Shrimp pink eggs have been getting the Steelhead.?
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: Marble Mountain Guest Ranch.

KNOTT CREEK RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Trout fishing has picked up significantly with recent fish plants by the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery.
Anglers are catching limits along the river.
Don?t forget to push down those barbs on your hooks for an easier time with catch and release.
Nightcrawlers, Jakes Spin-a-lures, or Panther Martins in yellow or gold colorations are working well.
Schools of striped bass have been spotted and a few over four pounds have been taken on anchovies.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Lewiston has been fishing fair to good.
Afternoon brings good Midge Hatches. Good techniques to try is suspending #22 red zebra midges or Gidgets under a treated piece of poly yarn.
Best fishing has been reported by anglers using boats.
? Courtesy of The Fly Shop

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake ? Mamie Lake ? Twin Lakes:
George has been the better lake for fly rodders. Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on a sink tip or full sink line with a hares ear trailer.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed until July 15, 2013.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Hinkson Slough ? North Pond ? West Walker River
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2013.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the weather changing, anglers have experienced a slowdown in the fishing action. The opportunity for stripers may still avail itself while fishing top-water baits or jigging in the Kingman and Vegas Wash areas.
Some anglers are still catching catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
It has been fairly quiet at Cottonwood Cove. The cooling weather and high wind gusts seem to be deterring fishermen. The temperature of the water has cooled considerably and is now in the 70?s.
Launch ramps will close temporarily beginning Oct. 29 due to low water levels but are expected to reopen Nov. 8.
Trout fishing remains good at Willow Beach despite the lower water, just be ready to trek through the mud.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Crabbing for Dungeness crabs in the ocean is closed from Oct. 16 ? Nov. 30.
Fishing for bottom fish opened back up to all depths again starting Oct. 1. Boat anglers may no longer retain cabezon but fishing for other bottom fish remains open out to 30 fathoms.
Shore anglers, including shore-based divers, may still keep cabezon.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25).Fishing for rockfish has been very good near Coos Bay and Bandon.
Recreational chinook salmon is open until Oct. 31 in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:? Water flow is up to 1602 CFS. Fishing is good. Fox's Caddis Poopah, Brooks Hot Creek caddis San Juan worms and egg patterns.
Recent stockings have improved the fishing here.
No more bait fishing from the monument to the lake.
Section from the bridge to the monument is now closed.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow has dropped to 201 CFS. Fishing is good . Solid baetis hatch starting around noon. Barr's emerger, flashback pheasant tails, juju baetis.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Bass fishing is good in the West Branch of the lake. Anglers report bass between 12? to 14?. Try fishing in the early morning at 35 ft dep.
Dart-head Senko is best for catching bigger fish.
The prism shad Roboworm drop-shot seems to be producing smaller fish.
? Western Outdoor News

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good! There has been a good October Caddis this year which is drawing Rainbows to the edges of the river where they can look for the emerging adults. Fishing is consistent all day and there are always a few fish feeding at the surface near sunset.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great and so has conditions. Salmon season is open below Deschutes Rd, which brings a lot of boating traffic.
Fish deep, with your leader?s length between 7.5- 8.5? to the split shot.
Egg patterns in orange and salmon-egg and #18 Pheasant Tail Nymph are good choices on the Lower Sacramento. ?
Courtesy of The Fly Shop. Fishing Guides: Ted Fay Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, LOWER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at email: outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly Fishing:
As of October 29, 2012, water flow is currently 6,500 CFS.?Fly fishing Sacramento River in Redding is great.
Catching Rainbows from Redding 20 fish days now. ?Afternoons have been fantastic fly fishing in the Redding area.
South Redding and Anderson area of the Sacramento River has been producing steelhead also.
With the presence of salmon, egg patterns are working best now.
Sucker Spawn # 14, Pheasant Tail # 14, Gordon Prince nymphs # 16, Cinnamon Pupahs # 14, PMD's # 18 are working well also. ?Our guides are fishing daily, call or email us today.
We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. ?All fly fishing gear is included on our guided fly fishing trips.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California fly fishing?for wild rainbow trout.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
October Caddis are still good. Fly fishing has been good on the entire Upper Sacramento River. There is a decent BWO hatch mid-day due to cooler daytime temps.
A good technique for rainbows is to fish deep, in the rocks. High- Stick and low line angling techniques seem to be affective on the Lower Sac River.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop. Fishing Guides: AA Outdoor Adventures.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
KING FISHING STILL GOING DOWN LOW.
The Sac has been pumping out decent scores of kings lately down in the Sacramento Metro area and down to Vierra?s near Isleton.
These late running kings are hitting spinners and FlatFish.
Upstream, the bite has been slow in the Ord Bend/Hamilton City/Woodson Bridge area as they are currently in-between the Fall and Late Fall runs.
Look for some chrome dandies to show up there in November!

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at email: outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon:
As of October 29, 2012. Water flows are at 6,500 CFS. ?Sacramento River Salmon fishing is good. We got some much needed rain this week, this will bring up more salmon to the area.
The boats have been bringing in 4 to 6 salmon a day now.
Quite a few of the fish have been 25 pounds plus, also another 41 pounder.
Larger salmon will continue to be produced as we move in November, and December. This is prime time fishing! More big salmon to come.
November and December are known months on the Sacramento River to produce big salmon.
The Anderson area is excellent for trout as well as salmon.
This is prime time fishing!
Bouncing roe and back trolling FLATFISH LURES. ?Lures have been producing the largest King Salmon.
Call us today.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED?S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road closed.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at email: outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Lake Shasta fishing is fair to good. We are catching mostly Rainbow Trout on the surface and also about 40 feet deep. The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. The Bridge Bay area around the buoys have been producing some nice size Rainbow trout, also.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Fall chinook will start entering the Smith as the rains start occurring. No harvest of wild coho is allowed in the Smith River basin.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Closed until January 01, 2013.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is slow for King Salmon on Trinity. Try fishing 60?-150?deep.
Kokanee fishing is fair and they are at about 60?-100? deep.
Trout are at the surface. Try fishing with apexes and humdingers.
? Courtesy of Mike?s Fishing Guide Service

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With rain in the forecast it can add color to the water, improving the conditions. Trinity River has been fishing good for some, slow for others.
About a million Salmon smolts were released on the 5th. Try fishing faster shallow water to avoid those tiny fish from beating the other to the bite.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lake since 2009. Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River: Water flow has been up and down and is now 67 CFS.
Fishing is good but not easy. WD-40's, buckskin nymphs,copper John's and Prince nymphs

WASHOE LAKE, WAHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and, although it is presently full and has been restocked, the fish population, consisting mostly of channel catfish and white bass, is small. Fishing is expected to be poor.

WILLOW BEACH, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding good action for large stripers. The fish are biting A.C. Plugs and other trout-imitating swimbaits. Three fish weighing in at 16.16 pounds, 17 pounds and 27.76 pounds came in during the past week. Rainbow trout continue to hit small spinners and other traditional trout baits following the weekly plants on Fridays.

? Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now and www.SouthTahoeNow.com. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com.

Source: http://carsonnow.org/story/10/31/2012/don-qs-weekly-fishing-report-through-nov-6

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College Picks: LSU win could leave SEC out of BCS

A BCS championship game without a Southeastern Conference team?

It could happen, and LSU could be the cause.

The fifth-ranked Tigers host No. 1 Alabama on Saturday, another huge game in a rivalry that has become the biggest event in college football.

"It's obvious when you walk into the room that certainly we're playing a different team," LSU coach Les Miles said this week. "It's a little fuller, and there's a little more attention to detail. That's the way it's supposed to be.

The SEC has won the last six BCS championships, and the Crimson Tide has been rolling toward a third BCS title game in four seasons.

Last season, losing 9-6 in overtime to LSU at home didn't keep Alabama out of the championship game, which it won 21-0 in an all-SEC rematch with the Tigers.

But last year, Alabama got a break when LSU was the only unbeaten team in major college football. Matched against other one-loss teams, specifically Oklahoma State, the Tide got the nod.

Right now, a second chance doesn't seem likely. There are three undefeated teams right behind the Tide in the BCS standings.

Alabama is the only remaining unbeaten team in the SEC. A loss to LSU ? or any loss for that matter, though this is the biggest hurdle ? would likely drop the Tide behind the other highly ranked unbeaten teams. That is assuming Kansas State, Oregon and Notre Dame all stay unbeaten.

Even more potentially problematic for Alabama, a loss to LSU puts the Tide behind the Tigers in the SEC West race. With a victory, LSU would become the SEC team best positioned to play in the national title game. Georgia and Florida would also be in the mix if either could win the SEC championship with only one overall loss.

But with one loss, the SEC champion is going to need help in the form of losses by at least two of the other big three.

This might seem like heresy to SEC fans, but in some ways it would be fitting. Only the SEC can keep the SEC from winning a national title. It's this scenario that made SEC Commissioner Mike Slive push for a playoff.

As for the other three unbeatens, this weekend is a mixed bag.

No. 2 Oregon (fourth in the BCS standings), plays at No. 18 Southern California. Even with the Trojans (6-2) not living up to their advanced billing, this will be the Ducks' toughest challenge yet.

No. 3 Kansas State (second in the BCS) is home to face Oklahoma State (6-2). Using two freshmen quarterbacks hasn't stopped the Cowboys from being one of the best offenses in the country. They lead the nation in yards per game at 586, and figure to be a good test for a tough Wildcats defense.

No. 4 Notre Dame (third in the BCS) has what looks to be the easiest game, with Pittsburgh (4-4) coming to South Bend, Ind. But the Fighting Irish have played close games all season, and the Panthers seem to be making progress under first-year coach Paul Chryst.

The picks:

SATURDAY

No. 1 Alabama (minus 9?) at No. 5 LSU

One question: Can Tigers score? ... ALABAMA 21-7

No. 2 Oregon (minus 7?) at No. 18 Southern California

Trojans can salvage their season, maybe Matt Barkley's Heisman run ... OREGON 45-31.

Oklahoma State (plus 9?) at No. 3 Kansas State

Cowboys won 52-45 last year. Could be another wild one ... KANSAS STATE 52-38.

Pittsburgh (plus 16?) at No. 4 Notre Dame

Last four meetings (2-2) decided by average of four points ... NOTRE DAME 28-13.

Illinois (plus 27?) at No. 6 Ohio State

Another good day for Braxton Miller's Heisman campaign ... OHIO STATE 45-10.

BEST BET

Mississippi (plus 14) at No. 7 Georgia

Bulldogs have won nine straight meetings ... GEORGIA 41-24.

Missouri (plus 16?) at No. 8 Florida

Tigers and Gators have met only once before, in 1965 Sugar Bowl ... FLORIDA 28-10.

No. 10 Clemson (minus 13) at Duke

Blue Devils have lost three straight to Tigers, none close ... CLEMSON 45-24.

Temple (plus 15) at No. 12 Louisville

Cardinals rarely do things the easy way ... LOUISVILLE 31-21.

Arizona State (plus 4?) at No. 13 Oregon State

Beavers switch back to Cody Vaz at QB after first loss ... OREGON STATE 28-21.

No. 14 Oklahoma (minus 11) at Iowa State

Sooners have won 20 straight in Ames ... OKLAHOMA 28-20.

No. 15 Stanford (minus 28) at Colorado

Hapless Buffs working through brutal portion of schedule ... STANFORD 48-10.

No. 16 Texas A&M (minus 6?) at No. 17 Mississippi State

First meeting since 2000 "Snow Bowl" in Shreveport, La. ... TEXAS A&M 34-31.

UPSET SPECIAL

San Diego State (plus 14) at No. 19 Boise State

New Mountain West rivals will head to Big East next year ... SAN DIEGO STATE 24-21.

Texas (plus 7?) at No. 20 Texas Tech

Lubbock can be a tough place to turn around a season for Longhorns ... TEXAS TECH 42-38.

No. 21 Nebraska (minus 1?) at Michigan State

Spartans victory muddles makes Big Ten race ... NEBRASKA 21-17.

USTA (plus 32) at No. 22 Louisiana Tech

Can Bulldogs reach 80? How about 90? ... LOUISIANA TECH 72-24.

TCU (plus 6?) at No. 23 West Virginia

Geno Smith and Mountaineers try to get their mojo back ... WEST VIRGINIA 48-38.

No. 24 Arizona (plus 3?) at No. 25 UCLA

Wildcats are Pac-12 version of West Virginia: All offense, not much D ... UCLA 38-31.

Last week's record: 12-7 (straight); 6-13 (vs. points)

Season record: 146-33 (straight); 83-78 (vs. points)

Best bets: 3-6.

Upset specials: 5-4.

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