The weather has been very mild and looks to hold for at least another week or so.?? Good news for you, bad for the fish.?? It is very good on the UO right now and if you cover enough water you have a great opportunity to hit a large migratory brown.?? Largest concentrations of fish are in the section closet to the lake below the fishing monument.?? Best bet for a trophy, the section above the confluence of Hot Creek.??

The UO is closed from the Benton Bridge to the Monument.?? It is open year around above the bridge to Big Springs with special regulations.?? The section from the monument to Crowley will close on Nov 15th.??

What are we getting em' on??? I dig streamers like Loebergs or Spruce-a-bu's used in conjunction with the dip and strip method.?? This tandem is especially deadly in the lower section near the lake.?? A light sink tip will suffice.?? 3X is the lightest tippet I would use here.?? Nymphing is another great option with PT's, Tiger's and zebras in the #16-20 range.?? Have some flash or red in your patterns.??

The hoppers have split but you will still see occasional caddis activity with an increasing baetis may fly hatch #18 around mid day.?? I bring two rods here this time of year.?? A fast 4 wt. with a floating line, and a medium 6wt with a sink tip.?? Resistance is futile if you pack this arsenal!?? Go get em.??

Herold Ginder from Glendale, CA and son Eric Ginder from San Diego, CA fished the Upper Owens recently with SD guide "Two Bug" Doug Dolan spanking a whole bunch of rainbows.?? The versatile Ginders caught fish on dries, nymphs, and streamers seeing steady action all day.??