Upper Owens Fishing Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-24-2011
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Fishing conditions and Hatches: Tough. Recent snoes put the winter game back intpo effect. The good news is there are some bigger Crowey fish moving up the river to get out from under the ice where there is some food hatching. Mostly nymphng and streamers.

Recommended Flies:
Dries: #20 Extended Body BWO, #20 CDC Baetis Dun, #20 Parachute Adams, #18 Rubber Leg Stimulator, #18 Hackle Stacker BWO, #20 Comparadun.
Nymphs: #18 olive WD40, #18 BH Flashback Pheasant Tails, #18 BH Prince Nymphs, #18 Hairs Ears, #16 Western Coachmen, #20 Split Case BWO.
Streamers: Big black and olive wooly buggers. Try with Nymph trailer.




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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Owens River: Upper Owens River Fishing Report
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fishing Report