The fishing is still tough on the Lower Owens because of the flows

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions:
Flows are still raging at 397 cfs as of 6/3. Wading not recommended. Watch out for crumbling bank.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair to poor, midges in the morning, Caddis/PMD's in the afternoon. Tougher fishing, but keep moving for those 14" to 20" fish.
Try to find area's of slower moving water, and stay subsurface until the flows subside.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Gray/black Optimidge #18, #20 Flashy Black WD40, #16 #18 Brassie, #16 Red Copper Johns, #16 PT's and Flashback Hare's Ear's, #18 Tungsten Psycho

DRIES:
#16-#18 BWO Comparaduns and #16 Parachute Adams, Kauffmans Stimis, #18 Hatch Matcher PMD , Extended Body BWO, EC Caddis

Guides Hint:
Try down towards Big Pine as the river is wider with no banks.



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