Owens Valley Warmwater

Average Water Temp- 68*F Weather

Bass-

It has taken a while but the heat has finally arrived, air temps are nearing 100F and water temps have risen to just about 70F. The spawn is finishing up and the smaller fish are really looking up, they are leaving the water to swipe at passing damsel and dragonflies. The Bluegill have moved into the shallows to spawn and are ferociously defending their spawning grounds. These fish can be great fun for the kids!

We are moving away from stripping baitfish and bringing out the big jigs, working the bottom and cover with more finesse. As it gets hotter these fish will look for cover and shade during the day and best fishing times will be early morning and late evening.

Flies-

(Most of the patterns I use are my own creations, I’ll try and offer substitutes where I can)

Twerking Tadpole #1/0, Damsel Adult #10-12, Micro Frog Popper #4-6, Morrish Mouse #2-4

S.M.T. Tentacle Craw #1/0, Weedless Cactus Worm #1-2, Brammers’ Keeled Jerk #1/0-1

Swimming Nymph #6-8, Bloodmidge #10-12, Blowtorch #12-14

Carp-

Water temps keep rising as we get near triple digit temps. Weed are coming in and more food is available. The fish that have spawned are getting aggresive and dont have to be coaxed as much. Some fish have been pouncing on our flies. Flows on the Owens have come up so the canals and reservoirs have seen an influx of water. While not detrimental it does make them a little harder to spot. I like to sit and watch more when it gets like this, rather than moving too quick and spooking one. Evenings can provide fun fishing and sometimes, if you are lucky, you can catch them taking midges off the surface at dark.

Flies-

Carp Coachman #6-8, Coonsy’s Carp Damsel #10-12, Premordial Carp Stew #6-8, Backstabber #6-8, B.H. Hares Ear #10-12, Casual Dress #6-8

Gnat cluster #10-12, Griffiths Gnat # 12-14