Tricos and Caddis are the ticket on the Upper Owens

The Trout Fitter Staff

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Water Conditions: Good as of 7/6 the flows are steady at 65cfs.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good the flows and weather are perfect for wet wading. Be advised I saw plenty of mud snails hanging on my pants the other day when I got off the water so clean your gear and help prevent the spead of this invasive species. Big Trico hatch early in the morning, with a spattering of Caddis as well throughout the day. Go deep and heavy. Concentrate on fishing the deeper bend pools with a significant ammount of weight. Mainly attractor patterns like a worm or a coachmen.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Royal Coachmen #18, Kaufman Stimulator #18, Parachute Adams #20,Elk Hair Caddis #16-18, Clown Shoe Caddis #18, Mercer's Missing Link # 16-18, Parachute Caddis #18, Griffifth's Gnat #20

NYMPHS: Western Coachmen #12-14, Red Copper John #14-18, Egg Patterns, Hare's Ear #16-18, Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20, Copper Zebra Midge #20-22, Depth Charge Bird's Nest #16-18, Nori's Caddis Pupa #18, Olive Bird's Nest #16, Red/Pink San Juan Worm, Prince Nymph #14-18

STREAMERS: Meat Whistles, Olive Black and Brown Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters, Perfection Perch, Punk Perch, Stinging Sculpin

Guide's Hint: Keep a good distance between your indicator and your weight and let your bugs dredge the bottom.

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