This description is not used often here, but during the last week we have seen some of the best fall fishing on the drift boat sections ever.?? The flows have crashed to 80cfs below PV reservoir and this reduction has put the trout on the Lower "O"on the chew.?? We have not had these low releases in several years during mid-October and our forecast of tremendous fishing has proven to be better than expected.?? ??

The wild trout section is also seeing the trout here having some serious MUNCHIES with the highlight of the day being the "trick"of matching the trico hatch around one-ish.?? These small mayflies are candy to the wild fish here and you will get a "treat"if you enjoy fishing #20-22 trico patterns as emergers or dries.?? The fish will set up directly in the main current.?? You can identify this section of the channel by locating the foam or bubble lines on the deeper side of the channel.?? Present your imitations 4-6 feet upstream of the rising fish for best results.?? There is also a good number of fall caddis around and these light bodied larger rascals #14-16 will get you some aggressive grabs on the surface.?? Nymphing is best during the mornings until around noon.?? PT's, tigers and zebras in the #16-20 range all will get looks.?? The next couple of weeks will be excellent here as this section has not been fished much due to high flows all summer.??

Veteran Drifter David Kendrick from Irvine, CA hit it right on.?? This excellent fly fisher caught and released 70 (seventy) trout by himself on a single float recently using our Spruce-A Bu and Loeberg patterns all day.?? Franken-trout made an appearance or two but would not stay around long enough for a picture.?? Unreal Dave, what a day!

Marv "the predator"Shappi, from Yorba Linda, CA nailed a colorful fall rainbow while having a great day on a drift trip with Drifters guide Doug-R Rodricks.?? Great paint job on this one!

The East coast was well represented by long time Sierra Drifters Brian Donovan and Warren Buzzell from New Hampshire recently as the two teamed up to catch and release 75 trout while on a single drift with me!?? Numerous doubles and lots of air from these feisty goblins made for a memorable day on the Owens.?? Nice shooting guys!