Flowing at 90 cfs not much has changed on the Upper Owens. In the last few days, along with Hot Creek, it has been pelted with a blizzard at one moment and then sunny the next moment.  Besides that, fish are spread out evenly throughout the system with some great fish still being caught.  Streamers seem to be getting more attention these days, there has been a few days recently where we fished only streamers in Upper O and surrounding streams. Chirionocones in red and green in #’s 16-18, Robo Pheasant Tails in #’s 16-20 , Sparkle Trigger nymphs in sizes #16-20, Prince nymph patterns in #14-18,  Electric Rock Worms #14-18, The Ticket Caddis Worm #14-16. On the surface some smaller fish still have been slapping the top of the water for smaller Mayfly and Caddis patterns. Thorax BWO’s and Extended body BWO patterns in sizes #18-20 with work for these fish. A small Elk Hair Caddis will also get some action when fished at the right time.  Streamers can be fished here efficiently with a floating line and correct leader length, making for a quick switchover from nymphs or dries when only carrying one

Upper Owens Springtime 2011

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