Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 9-7-2012

Fly Fishing is great right now in the Mammoth Lakes area

9-7-2012
The Trout Fitter Staff

Water Conditions:
Water is still clear. Cooling now with overnight lows in the upper 30s Lake Mary is 3 feet from it's high point, and will continue to drop.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fishing is great now at all times of the day. Look for fish at inlets and outlets feeding actively!

Recommended Flies:

Dries: Griffith's Gnat #20-22, Parachute Adams #20, Brook's Sprout Midge #20-22, Royal Wulff #14-16, Flying Ants

Nymphs: Copper John #16-18, Black Zebra Midge #20-22, Olive Bird's Nest #18, Hare's Ear #16-18, Pheasant Tail #18, Callibaetis Nymphs

Streamers: Olive Matuka, Doc's Twin Lakes Special Black or Olive #10-12, Pop's Bugger Olive, Rickard's Seal Bugger, Beldar Bugger Black, Crystal Bugger Black/Olive, Olive Matuka

Guides Hint: Trail your streamers with a nymph, like a Bird's Nest, Hare's Ear, or a Pheasant Tail.


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