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Fish Report for 8-23-2012
Nymphing with attractor imitations is the way to go on the Upper Owens
8-23-2012
The Trout Fitter Staff
Water Conditions: Good as of 8/22 the flows are steady at 63 cfs. Great flows, and with the temps in the 80's-90's it's perfect for wet wading!
Still tons of Mud Snails so clean your gear before you wade somewhere else! Recently planted just above the bridge and down by the monument.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good not as many big fish being pulled out below the bridge. Bait guys taking 5 fish each day can have a dramatic effect on fishing down below the bridge. Still plenty of smaller fish to be had. Nymphing with attractors and a fair ammount of weight is the way to go. Hopper Dropper rigs are working best way up above the Hot Creek confluence, and dredging the bottom of the deep end pools is working down below the campground closer to the lake.
Water is low and mostly clear above the Hot Creek confluence, and the fish can be spooky. Trico Hatch early, with some PMD's and midges as well.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: Royal Coachmen #18, 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, Rubber Leg Stimulator #16, Chernobyl Ant, Taylor's Fat Albert #14
NYMPHS: Zebra Midge #16-18, Red Copper John #14-18, Flashback Hare's Ear #16, Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20, Copper Zebra Midge #20-22, Nori's Caddis Pupa #18, Olive Bird's Nest #16, Red/Pink San Juan Worm, Prince Nymph #14-16, Miracle Nymph #16-18, Black Bead Bird's Nest #14-16
STREAMERS: Doc's Twin Lake Special Black 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 when the water is dirty down below the bridge. Hopper Dropper rigs working well up where the water is clear and low.
Still tons of Mud Snails so clean your gear before you wade somewhere else! Recently planted just above the bridge and down by the monument.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good not as many big fish being pulled out below the bridge. Bait guys taking 5 fish each day can have a dramatic effect on fishing down below the bridge. Still plenty of smaller fish to be had. Nymphing with attractors and a fair ammount of weight is the way to go. Hopper Dropper rigs are working best way up above the Hot Creek confluence, and dredging the bottom of the deep end pools is working down below the campground closer to the lake.
Water is low and mostly clear above the Hot Creek confluence, and the fish can be spooky. Trico Hatch early, with some PMD's and midges as well.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: Royal Coachmen #18, 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, Rubber Leg Stimulator #16, Chernobyl Ant, Taylor's Fat Albert #14
NYMPHS: Zebra Midge #16-18, Red Copper John #14-18, Flashback Hare's Ear #16, Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20, Copper Zebra Midge #20-22, Nori's Caddis Pupa #18, Olive Bird's Nest #16, Red/Pink San Juan Worm, Prince Nymph #14-16, Miracle Nymph #16-18, Black Bead Bird's Nest #14-16
STREAMERS: Doc's Twin Lake Special Black 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 when the water is dirty down below the bridge. Hopper Dropper rigs working well up where the water is clear and low.
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for Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
Mammoth Lakes : The fish are a little more active in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: Match the hatch is very true when fishing Hot Creek at this time of year
San Joaquin River: The fish are getting more selective on the San Joaquin, caddis & mayfly imitiations work best
Crowley Lake: The fish in Crowley are ON the perch fry
Owens River: Not much has changed at the Owens River Gorge since last week
Rock Creek - Section 1: The recent rains have cooled the water at Rock Creek, making for better fishing
Rush Creek: Good but tough technical fishing below Hwy 395
Owens River: The flows on the Lower Owens are too high for good fishing at this time
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish Bridgeport Reservoir outside the weed lines where the cold water is
East Walker River (CA): Fishing on the East Walker is good until 10:00 AM, after that the water is too warm
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, August 10th, 2012
Mammoth Lakes : Not much has changed in terms of fishing conditions in Mammoth Lake Basin
Hot Creek: At Hot Creek fish Trico's or mayflies in the AM & Hoppers in the afternoon
San Joaquin River: The fish at San Joaquin are getting more selective, so it's important to match the hatch
Crowley Lake: Good to Excellent fishing at Lake Crowley. Early AM & 11:30 to noon are the best times
Owens River: Yhere is a nice caddis hatch on the Upper Owens in the early AM & late evening when there is no wind
Owens River: With the water so clear at the Owens River Gorge, a stealthy approach is required
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek gets you away from the crowds & the fishing is good
Rush Creek: Rush Creek has good fishing but you definitely need a stealthy approach
Owens River: Fishing on the Lower Owens is best in the morning before it gets too hot
Bridgeport Reservoir: No Recent Reports from Bridgeport for the Trout Fitter Staff
East Walker River (CA): Big Hopper patterns or Attractor flies work best in the morning on the East Walker
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