The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions:
As of 6/16 flows are at 144cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. Just slightly off color and finally warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Tough, a lot of run off. If you fish below the monument, Western Coachmen, San Juan Worms and Egg Patterns.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #20, EXT Body BWO #20, Rubber leg stimulator #18

NYMPHS:
Copper Johns 18/20, FB Pheasant Tail 18/20, Andersons Bird of Prey Olive 18, Nitro Caddis pupa 18, Z Caddis Pupa 18/20, Zebra Midges 18

STREAMERS:
Black and Olive Wooly Buggers and Hornbergs.

Guide's Hint:
Head up to big springs when the wind starts blowing.



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