Lower Owens

A sweet brown takes the BWO off the surface!

Flow- 80 Cfs.

Its warming up, highs this week will be in the mid 80’s and nightime lows will be mid 40’sF. It’s pretty hot out here midday so weve actually begun wet wading! Water temp is low to mid 50’s*F. It is also a good idea to bring the sunscreen and the bug spray, mosquitos and ticks will start showing up as the willows grow thick.

The fishing has been pretty good as we get into spring the river is nice and wadable. The warmer temps have increased insect activity both aquatic and terrestrial. It has also has fish more willing to chase a streamer. Midges are still out early and caddis can be seen throughout the day, we didnt see much insect activity yesterday during the midday heat but they were still rising for BWO’s from noon to 1pm. We are used to the fish taking the caddis and BWO’s right now but don’t forget they will take flying ants, beetles and aphids on occasian. It can be frustrating cause you will see caddis and BWO’s out, so just keep that in the back of your mind.

Flies-

Flashback Tiger/ Zebra Midge #22-116, Micro May #18-16, CDC Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-18, Buckskin Caddis #18-20, Deep Sparkle Pupa #14-18, CDC Flashback Hares Ear #12-16, Olive and Tan Soft Hackles #16-18, Peeking Caddis #18-14, Perdigons #14-18

Kings River Caddis #18-14, Partridge Caddis #14-18, Diving Caddis #18-16, Emergent Sparkle Pupa #16-18, Sparkle Dun BWO #18-16, BWO Dun #16-18, Rusty Spinner #16-18, E/C Caddis #14-18, Winged Blk Ant #20-22, No See Um #20-22

Wooley Buggers #6-10, Zoo Cougar #6-8, Rabbit Strip Zonker #4-6