Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 12-10-2012

Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens, fish midges early until the sun hits the water then Baetis

12-10-2012
The Trout Fitter Staff

Water Conditions: Good, flows are at 110cfs as of 12/9.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Excellent! Perfect wading conditions. Fish Midges early until the sun hits the water and warms everything up. After that it goes off with strong Baetis hatch for several hours. On overcast rainy days the hatches can be prolific. Recommended Flies: NYMPH: Flashback Pheasant Tail #18-#20, MicroMay #18, Copper Tiger #18, Zebra Midge 18, Tungstensn Black Beauty #18, Birds Nest #16-#18, Crystal Hunchback Baetis #18-#20, Barrs FB BWO #18 DRIES: CDC Baetis Dun #16-#18, Hi Vis Parachute BWO #18, Hatch Matcher BWO #18 STREAMERS: Flahabou Buggers, Docs Twin Lake Special, Pops Bugger Olive, Hornberg


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for Monday, December 10th, 2012
Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis thoughout the day at Hot Creek
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