As forecast the flows have dropped to 100cfs.?? The LADWP real time flow link is currently hit and miss; and it has been more miss than hit the last few days.?? They are doing a bunch of work on the aqueduct.

The baetis hatch is in full swing and most days you will see a "sure thing" beginning around noon with the finale ending ninety minutes later.?? #18 bwo patterns, 6X tippet with an 8-9 foot leader.?? Look for significant riffles with a foot or more water covering the bottom.?? The fish will hold at the bases of these runs until the emergence is in full swing.?? You can nymph the pools with PT's, hares ears or birds nest patterns prior to the hatch #18.?? Solid midge action most days for those "micro maniacs" who thrive on getting small!?? Olive, tiger, and zebra crystal midge's #18-22.

Drift fishing has slowed this week mostly in part to some stubborn east winds and fluctuating and lowering flows in the drift boat sections.?? We are still getting into some larger fish on streamers and under the right conditions some fine bwo surface action with some nice browns showing up for the camera.

Kevin Williams and Mr. Scott "Linkcredible" from San Pedro, CA spanked a bunch of trout on a recent guided drift trip down the Owens.?? Kev caught and released a "chiseled" rainbow.?? Kevin is an artist and lifeguard.