Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 12-15-2012

There are till some Crowley trout being caught on the Upper Owens

12-15-2012
The Trout Fitter Staff

Water Conditions: Good as of 12/15 the flows are constant at about 82 cfs. No snow on ground and easy access with no 4X4 but some puddles, as in car wash.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good there are still some big Crowley fish being caught. Flows remain at nice levels.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #18, Brooks Sprout Baetis #18, CDC Baetis Emerger #18-#20, Kaufman Stimulator #18

NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #16-#18, Copper John #18, Birds Nest Olive #16-#18, San Juan Worm, Tung. Psycho #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #18, PT Cruser #18, Superflash PT #18, Micromay Olive #16-#18, Zebra Midge #18, Copper Tiger Midge ##18-#20, WD-40 Olive #18-#20

STREAMERS: Punk Perch, Perfection Perch, Docs Twin Lakes Special, Mohair Leech

Guide's Hint: Pull streamers downstream along undercuts.


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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis throughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is fishing excellent
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: It's a good time to go float tubing at Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: On the Lower Owens fish Midges early and then switch to Baetis
East Walker River (CA): On the East Walker you'll fing the fish stacked in the deepest pools

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Monday, December 10th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis thoughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: Crowley fish have moved into the Upeer Owens
Owens River: Owens River Gorge fishing is excellent, no snakes or nettles & lots of fish
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Water is cold so the rule of thumb at Pleasant Valley Reservoir is "deep dark and slow"
Owens River: Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens, fish midges early until the sun hits the water then Baetis
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker has a better catch rate than typical for this time of year