Lower Owens River Report - December 31, 1969

Fish Report for 10-9-2020

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Lower Owens River Report

10-9-2020
The Trout Fitter Staff

Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows have come down to 275 cfs as of 10/9

Water temperature low 60s midday

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good

Flows are manageable, temps mid-day are tolerable, lots of flying insect to be seen and nobody around. Mornings are Tricos and midges, later in the morning is craneflies and caddis. Evenings are male Trico's, caddis and midges.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Large dry with #22-26 midge emergers and adults | Stimulator #12-16 | Spider Variant #18-20 | Elk Hair Caddis #14-20 behind the Stimulator, lots of skating

STREAMERS: Wooly Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 | Mini Sculpin Olive & Black #10-12

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