The Lower Owens has seen some monster hatches recently

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-9-2012
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Water Conditions: Excellent notice how the flow report hasn't changed by even a tenth of a CFS in two weeks. 'Found out the gauge is stuck. Actula flow is really about 150-175 cfs. Warmer and longer days have brought water temps up. Wading and drifting are ideal.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Wide Open, Hatch-o-rama is here so says the "masta", Pat Jaeger, who is on the river more than at home these days. Midge clusters showing up as early as 9am, so start with small midge pattrens sub-surface or go with Griffth's Gnat up top. About 10-11am the May Flies start to come off big time. To get your "one of the many" noticed try a surface emerger in the film off a big BWO as the indictor. If they take the "indicator" skip the dropper and enjoy life for a couple of hours. Late in the day, like 3-4 pm, go back to midges.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Micromayfly Brown #18, Headlight Yellow Sally #18, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-20, Zebra Midge #18-22, Medallion Midge #20, Fox's Caddis Poopah Tan #18, San Juan Worm, Miracle Nymph 18-20, Real Midge 20(Dry or wet)

DRIES: Griffith's Gnat, Brook's Sprout Trico #22-24, Upright Organza Spinner #22-24, Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Renegade #20, Brooks Sprout PMD #18-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22, Bear's HiVis Parachute 18-20

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Flashabou Buggers