Owens River Fish Report for 1-19-2010
Lower Owens River Fish Report
Owens River - CA
by The Trout Fitter Staff
1-19-2010
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Water Conditions:
Flows are down to 81 cfs.
Water temps are in the low 40's to with a little warming by afternoon.
Lots of rain but if you suit up the fishing will be probably good but zip dry fly action.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Questionable.
Last report before weather . . . Nymphing has been pretty much the hot ticket with the fish not very choosy and some dry fly action comes midday. Midges come off early and baetis start about noon. Stripping streamers has been a little tough unless you get it down right in their face.
Recommended Flies:
Nymphs: #22 Barr's female trico emerger, #20-22 trico spinnerfall patterns (nymphed or fished dry fly), Zebra/Tiger midges and WD40's in # 20 - 22, both bead and non bead. Baetis nymphs such as Harrop's Surface emerger, poxyback baetis etc. # 20-22.sz Wet Emergers, #22 Surface Emergers, #22 Hares Ears or Tan Bird's Nest.
Dries: Small Para-Adams and Baetis Dry's.
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