Flows are great on the Uppen Owens, fish appear to be moving into the river from Crowley

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-4-2011
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Water Conditions:
Great as of 8/4 flows are at 110cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Great, BWO and Tricos early, followed by Caddis and Baetis later. Getting reports of fish on the move finally. Crowley rainbows looking for some colder water up the river.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #20, Sloan Outrigger Caddis #16, Goddard Caddis #16, Elk Hair Caddis Tan #16, Extended Body BWO #18, Grasshoppers, Chernobyl Ants

NYMPHS:
Prince Nymph #16, Green Copper John #16, Pheasant Tail #16, San Juan Worm Red, Tungsten Zebra Midge #16, Depth Charge #14, Olive Scuds, Western Coachman #16, Hula Damsel Olive, Ultimate Damsel.

STREAMERS:
Black Wooly Bugger #10, Hornberg #12, Punk Perch #10, BH Leach Black/Brown