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The water conditions at the San Joaquin River are perfect for wading & the wild fish are hungry

Tom Loe

Report Date:7-31-2013

Very good fly fishing conditions currently. Water levels are just about perfect for wading all areas. The wild fish are "opportunistic" critters and will take most attractor or dry fly adult patterns in the #14-18 range. I prefer hi-vis or parachute mayfly & caddis imitations; however most profiles will get grabs if presented properly. Avoid conventional positioning and work from the tailout of a run, incrementally moving upstream and hitting the shadows and pocket water in each run. Don't leave food in your cars-the bears are on the look out for donuts and french fries!

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Tom Loe Reports

for Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions July 27th 2013
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is a spring creek & is not as affected by a low run-off, the weeds are a concern however
Owens River: Upper Owens River Report -- updated 7-27
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-27
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-22
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fly Fishing Report-updated 7-22
East Walker River (CA): The West Walker is not fishing as tough as some other locations
Owens River: Middle Owens Fly Fishing - update 7-22
: Fishing is hang'n in there for the higher elevation lakes

Tom Loe Reports

for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions July 14th 2013
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is a very good fishing spot this year because it is a spring fed creek
Owens River: Very strong caddis activity with some smaller mayflies showing in late mornings on the Upper Owens
Crowley Lake: After the algae bloom recedes fly fishing will improve at Crowley Lake
Bridgeport Reservoir: Tough conditions at Bridgeport because of thick weeds
San Joaquin River: Very good fly fishing conditions on the San Joaquin, good water levels
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker has been tough this year, flows are usually in the 70's
East Walker River (CA): West Walker fishing well. It is running low for this time of year but still plenty of pocket water
Owens River: Middle Owens River is a good place to fish these days
: Conditions are very good on most of the drive/hike to upper elevation lakes

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