: November 2008

Lower Owens River Fishing Report… Nov 24, 2008

The Lower Owens is still flowing at 99 cfs which makes for some great fishing.. The river is accessable at this level and fly fishers can expect large numbers of fish with some large fish mixed in if they read the river and fish it right.. My float trips have been seeing some great numbers of fish each time out... The hatch has not seemed to be as strong the last few days yet it continues to come off right around 12:00... CDC tied BWO's in size 16's - 20's are eaten upon landing on the water with a proper and accurate cast. Parachute adams in the same sizes will also fool the rising trout. Nymphing is very strong as usual... soft hackle PT's really get eaten as well as normal PT's fished in sizes #16- 18's.... Z-wing caddis, and midge emergers in dark brown and black are also very reliable. My old saying "foam is home" still applies when seeking out the fishiest spots to present the nymphs.... Streamers of various types are always taking fish.. the pumpkin bugger really stood out the last week.. the usual whites and grays are also getting eaten like thanksgiving turkey.. Purple is also a colour of streamer that can bring fish to the net.. I expect this river to get better as time rolls on... I look forward to floating this river every day.... Dont miss this fishery right now!! Read More

Hot Creek Fishing Report … November 24, 2008

Water is down and the weeds remain.... Fish have tucked themselves into every possible hiding spot they can fit their large bodies into.. Fish the small runs and slots between the weeds and perfect your technique... Tiger and disco style midges are working well here also.. but use colours in black and olive... brown will also work in these patterns... small mayfly patterns in olive and brown colours will fish good as well. If you are accurate and quick enough pull a streamer through any open water and get a violent surprise! Large fish can be seen right now and one chance is all you get..... Read More

Upper Owens River Fishing Report November 24, 2008

The Upper Owens continues to flow at a good rate higher than earlier this summer, the current flows are right around 100 cfs... This is still a fishable flow and the days are still warming up to comfortable temperatures. Hatches seem to be sparse and unpredictable. Midges can be seem emerging in certain areas throughout the day.. Flies to trick fish include tiger or disco style midges in red and black colours. Caddis worms tied with some sparkle on the head in a bright green on top of the midges is a worthy combination.. As always standard Pt's and various soft hackles can also be tasty to fish at this time... Streamer patterns stripped upstream by the banks, thrown to the opposite bank and stripped across back and down, or swung will hook you fish.. Try using a multi-coloured streamer, do be afraid to go large... Read More

Lower Owens River Fishing Report… Nov 13, 2008

The Lower O has been producing some great fish with some great hatches as well... The flows are down to very fishable levels and passing a full day on this water leaves a fly angler feeling fish satisfied! Having been fishing it for the last few days out of a drift boat it has been a diverse river. First of all a great BWO hatch comes off like clockwork starting around 12:30pm. Certain places that would not normally hold trout seem to come alive with boils and water displacing strikes. Use 6x here with your favorite BWO pattern in sizes #18-20's.. I have been using some parachute patterns as well as CDC patterns. Nymphs are always getting fish attention here with some green caddis worms around the #16 size and various Zebra midges.. the midge emergers with the little tuft of white out the top of the bead seem to attract more attention. Small PT's and WD-40's also get eaten and should be in your box to complete your set here and not leave you feeling left out. Streamers are getting chomped when fished correctly.. Purple seems to get more attention right now than most.. go large on the streamers, you will be pleasently surprised.. Multicolour streamers also seem to attract more attention.. stay tuned as I will be fishing Hot Creek and the Upper Owens in the next couple of days... Read More