Mimic Fly Fishing

Fishing blog offering great insight to northern Nevada's waters. Most recently Jan authored “The Fly Fisher’s Guide to: Nevada.

Before reaching the age of 18 Jan Nemec was a licensed fly fishing guide and commercial fly tier based out of Truckee, California. Orvis also ties several of Jan’s patterns for the local Nevada fisheries and neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains. Jan currently contributes articles and photographs to Sierra Fisherman Magazine. When Jan’s not on the water or in the Orvis store, he can be found spending time with his wife and son.

06/02/2026

Celebrating 10 years of the balanced baitfish available for sale and 15 years of the patterns existence. Think the pattern came from someone else, think again.

11/01/2025

01/01/2025

New fishing report up on the website. Big fish are in! https://mimicflyfishing.com/blogs/news/pyramid-lake-fishing-report-january-1st-2025

12/17/2024

New Hook Up Streamer colors have arrived. Tui Chub, Black, White, and Brown available now. Just in time for the winter strip. www.mimicflyfishing.com

12/14/2024

The Egg Sucking Balanced Leech is a new twist on an old fly pattern. Available in Black and Orange, Pink, and Chartreuse. mimicflyfishing.com

12/13/2024

New patterns available in the shop. The Forage Fire has enough flash to get their attention even at the darkest depths. The next generation of balanced flies have arrived. https://mimicflyfishing.com/

11/24/2024

https://mimicflyfishing.com/blogs/news/pyramid-lake-fishing-report-november-24th-2024

11/03/2024

https://mimicflyfishing.com/blogs/news/pyramid-lake-fishing-report-11-3-24 - New Pyramid Lake Fishing Report Posted

10/13/2024

The return of Mimicflyfishing.com is here! - The highest quality flies available for Pyramid Lake now online. Original proven patterns and new patterns from some of the most respected guides on the water. Local flies for local waters. American tied with pride, satisfaction guaranteed.