There are still some Crowley fish in the Upper Owens but that number is getting smaller by the day

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
1-7-2013
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Water Conditions: Good as of 1/6 the flows are consistent at about 82 cfs. There is packed snow on the ground. 4X4 okay on main road but don't go trail blazing. The tow bill is staggering, especially for Hummers that "can go anywhere".

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good there are still some big Crowley fish being caught mostly up by Long Ears. Flows remain at nice levels for wading.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #18, Brooks Sprout Baetis #18, CDC Baetis Emerger #18-#20, Kaufman Stimulator #18

NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #16-#18, Copper John #18, Birds Nest Olive #16-#18, San Juan Worm, Tung. Psycho #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #18, PT Cruser #18, Superflash PT #18, Micromay Olive #16-#18, Zebra Midge #18, Copper Tiger Midge ##18-#20, WD-40 Olive #18-#20

STREAMERS: Punk Perch, Perfection Perch, Docs Twin Lakes Special, Mohair Leech

Guide's Hint: Pull streamers downstream along undercuts.