Upper Owens Report 4-14-2011

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-14-2011
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Water Conditions:
As of 4/14 flows are steady at 68 cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. It is cold water so get those nymphs and streamers down to where the fish are.
There are still some big Crowley fish in the system. Ice out just happened so get those big Crowley fish before they head for home soon.
Dry action is excellent with good hatches midday on these warm days.
Nymphing, streamers, midges early and baetis midday.

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 Birds Nest, #18 BH Flashback Pheasant Tails, #18 BH Prince Nymphs, #18 Hairs Ears, #16 Western Coachmen, #20 Split Case BWO, #18 Red Copper Johns

STREAMERS: Big black and olive wooly buggers. Try with Nymph trailer. GET DOWN!




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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, February 24th, 2011

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