Owens Valley Warmwater

Water Temp 75*F+- Weather

Bass-

We are getting into the dog days of summer, the heat has arrived and temps will break 100*F this week. Early morning and late evening are the most productive and most comfortable times to fish. Carry lots of water and leave the waders at home, wet wading will keep you cooler during the midday heat.

The fish will hide from the heat as well, look for shade and cover that offers shade, they will also push deeper looking for cooler water. Jigs and weedless patterns are required to get into their hiding places. Look for fish to get more active during the cooler parts of the day and for the topwater bite to turn on. Call to book your popper trip today!! 760-920-0659

Flies-

SMT Tentacle Craw #1/0, SMT Weedless Worm # 1/0, SMT Weedless Bluegill # 4-6, Balanced Leech #4-6, Boss Bob Leech #6-4

Twerking Tadpole #1/0, Micro Frog Popper # 4-6, Dahlberg Diver Frog #1/0, SMT Chugger Frog #1-2

Carp-

These fish are in high gear, metabolisms are running fast and they are feeding on everything. The flats are accessible but the fishing is extremely challenging at the moment. The wind has been an every day thing and has stirred up the water, severely reducing visibility. Go slow and watch or you will spook fish right on your feet that you didn’t even see. To make it worse they are in the weed beds and only exposing themselves for a few seconds as they move from patch to patch. It is the snipers’ equivalent of dome shooting a guy running full sprint across the street from alley to alley. If you can make the shot, they still have to like your fly, bright flashy flies have been scaring them, natural colors have been working better.

Guide Tip: Smaller flies can be placed closer to fish without spooking them, less splash and they are more likely to tolerate a moving fly when it is small.

Coonsys’ Carp Damsel #10-12, Primordial Carp Stew #8-10, Carp Coachman #6-8, Griffiths’ Goblin #10-12, Backstabber #6-8