There is a big Trico hatch early in the morning at the Upper Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-28-2012
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Water Conditions: Good ss of 6/28 the flows are steady at 64cfs

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good there is a big Trico hatch early in the morning, with a spattering of Caddis as well throughout the day. Go deep and heavy. Concentrate on fishing the deeper bend pools with a significant ammount of weight. Mainly attractor patterns like a worm or a coachmen.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Kaufman Stimulator #18, Parachute Adams #20,Elk Hair Caddis #16-18, Clown Shoe Caddis #18, Mercer's Missing Link # 16-18, Parachute Caddis #18, Griffifth's Gnat #20

NYMPHS: Western Coachmen #12-14, Red Copper John #14-18, Egg Patterns, Hare's Ear #16-18, Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20, Copper Zebra Midge #20-22, Depth Charge Bird's Nest #16-18, Nori's Caddis Pupa #18, Olive Bird's Nest #16, Red/Pink San Juan Worm, Prince Nymph #14-18

STREAMERS: Meat Whistles, Olive Black and Brown Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters, Perfection Perch, Punk Perch, Stinging Sculpin

Guide's Hint: Keep a good distance between your indicator and your weight and let your bugs dredge the bottom.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : Federation of Fly Fishers Faire at Mammoth, September 13-16
Mammoth Lakes : The trout are getting more active because of warmer water in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: It's Hopper season at Hot Creek, takes can be very subtle
San Joaquin River: ROAD OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 29
Crowley Lake: The fish are more dispersed because of the weed growth at Crowley Lake

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : The fish are becoming more active in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: Takes a subtle on Hot Creek so use a small indicator & shorten your drifts
Crowley Lake: The weed growth at Crowley is heavy right now & the algae is growing & the fish are spread out
Owens River: Fish the deeper pools on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Be stealthy when fishing the Owens River Gorge, the water is clear & the fish are wary of fishermen
Rock Creek - Below Britton: Great fly fishing right now on Rock Creek, use attractor patterns
Rush Creek: There are plenty of fish in the pools at Rush Creek
Owens River: Flows are very high right now on the Lower Owens, it might be best to fish elsewhere
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish Streamers early and midges later for a great day at Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River: Lots of fly choices on the East Walker right now, what's your preference?