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Fish Report for 9-17-2011
The East Walker may be setting up for a big fall fly fishing season
9-17-2011
Tom Loe
There is a good amount of weed and algae present on the EW currently, but not anything that would cause major problems. Keep a close eye on your flies profile each presentation for slime or weed. The flows continue to decrease and we can anticipate some fine fall conditions here for sure. It has not been red hot on the EW despite the stable flows recently but I suspect a small drop in water temps will trigger a good feeding snap soon.
Dougie Fresh had a good day on 9-16 with just a minor flow drop. Check out the picture of the "Bad Bad Leroy Brown-Badest Brown in the whole damn town!" at the top of this page. Hoppers are abundant along the shore and I would suggest tossing them from time to time if you are not having any success with nymphing the riffles and pools. A fair amount of weight is required to get your nymphs down, especially in the big holes. I had success with broken back midges, Pt's, and a birds nest pattern # 16-18. Crowds have been lighter than usual? Take advantage of this ehhh!
Our secondary photo gives some indication of the joys of wet wading! Don Yunkers tight to a nice one on the "spring hole" recently. This was a really big fish & after a lengthy battle wanted no part of a photo op!
Dougie Fresh had a good day on 9-16 with just a minor flow drop. Check out the picture of the "Bad Bad Leroy Brown-Badest Brown in the whole damn town!" at the top of this page. Hoppers are abundant along the shore and I would suggest tossing them from time to time if you are not having any success with nymphing the riffles and pools. A fair amount of weight is required to get your nymphs down, especially in the big holes. I had success with broken back midges, Pt's, and a birds nest pattern # 16-18. Crowds have been lighter than usual? Take advantage of this ehhh!
Our secondary photo gives some indication of the joys of wet wading! Don Yunkers tight to a nice one on the "spring hole" recently. This was a really big fish & after a lengthy battle wanted no part of a photo op!
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for Saturday, September 17th, 2011• Toe Loe takes a look at Fall Fly Fishing in the Eastern Sierra
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Bridgeport Reservoir: Right now "still water nymphing" might be the best technique for fly fishing at Bridgeport
Owens River: The flows are definitely affecting the Lower Owens. You might try a drift boat.
Hot Creek: Try hoppers in pockets behind large rocks at Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: If you are a dry fly fisherman, try the riffles on the San Joaquin
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Owens River: No "Bigs" in the Upper Owens yet, but that will change when the migration from Crowley begins
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for Monday, August 22nd, 2011• Stillwater Fly Fishing - Crowley Lake or Bridgeport which one to choose?
Eagle Lake: Sierra Drifters Is Taking Reservations for Eagle Lake Fall Outings
East Walker River (CA): Look to add more weight on the East Walker if you don't get any strikes
Owens River: Upper Owens has great fishing conditions right now, but the fishing promises to get better
Hot Creek: Grasshoppers in the afternoon rock on Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: The San Joaquin is not only beautiful right now but it also has great fishing
Owens River: Early Mornings on the Lower Owens are best
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