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Owens River - Lower - December 18th, 2006
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Fair
The water temps have dropped into the upper thirties and low forties and the high flows that have been raging all year are finally taking their toll on the fishing here. The trout are seeking the shelter and insulation of the deeper pools making presentations at these high flows difficult. Redundant casts are needed to get the fish to commit to streamer or nymph patterns. The great weather we have been enjoying this winter has helped us out many days warming the water and getting the midges and some baetis hatches emerging and the fish more prone to feed.
Wading in the wild trout section remains slow and there is limited area in which to safely and effectively fish. Three to four BB shot with bead head midge or mayfly patterns incorporating some flash in the profile will give you the best opportunity under the current conditions. Look for the baetis (bwo) hatch after the noon siren sounds in Bishop and it is then you will have an hour or so of some surface activity in the larger slower pools.
The drift boat sections have also slowed but are by far your best bet to get into fish currently as we can access all the difficult to reach sections that are holding fish. Some of the larger “beasts” are beginning to show but the high flows are making landings difficult as the current is a huge ally for the fish during the battle.
The LADWP is telling us that they will continue high flows throughout the remainder of this year and should “crash” them by the beginning of January 2007. We can not get a firm number on what the release will be after then and we have been told as low as 80cfs to 200cfs below Pleasant Valley Dam. There will be a prolonged period of maintenance on the hydroelectric facility at that time. Historically under those conditions we will experience some fantastic fishing well into the early part of next spring. So far this winters snow pack is very light and if this trend continues we may see low flows well into May or even June on the Lower Owens for the first time in several years.
Carve this into stone folks. There will be some EPIC days beginning in January and continuing at times well into the spring. I have seen this scenario set up only a few seasons in the thirty years I have been drifting this river. I truly hope you are able to fish with one of our great guides next year and experience the Owens River from a drift boat.
The “Linkcredibles” from San Pedro, CA could be named as trout enemy #1 for their incredible ability to always get the most out of a fishery. Scott and Chris are pictured with a double on a recent float with us.
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Eagle Lake - November 21st, 2006
supplied by: SC Guide Service
RECORDED: 
45 °
FISHING: Great
Eagle Lake is producing some nice Trout right now. Guy Ives and I fished for 4 days at Eagle Lake last week (Thursday to Sunday). We landed 28 out of a possible 44 Trout (3 to 5 pounds) over the four days. Trolling Rapalas and Sep's dodgers (smeared with Pautzke Krill Paste) with worms or flies worked the best for us. The Trout are still somewhat scattered around the lake; the Airstrip, Eagles Nest, and the Youth Camp areas were all good. Many of the fish are moving into the shollow water and up into the tullies as they look to spawn and feed on tui chubs. The weather was pretty good, for this time of year. We only had to deal with some nasty fog one day, that required GPS to navigate. The other days were a mix of cold temperatures, clouds, wind and Sun. All normal for this time of year. Eagle Lake will be open until the end of December so now is the time to go.
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Feather River - October 25th, 2006
supplied by: Hooked up anglers
RECORDED: 
70 °
FISHING: Good
The High Flow section of the feather is getting more Steelhead in. The water level is perfect for wading. Use Dark red Egg patterns with #14 caddis droper. Be sure to spend a lot of time covering the water, we caught Half ponders in deep water and shallow riffles. If you find them stay put. You can catch many fish in one spot. we caught all our fish in one area.
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Medicine Lake - August 4th, 2006
supplied by: SC Guide Service
RECORDED: 
80 °
FISHING: Excellent
Medicine Lake is hot!!! I fished with some friends of mine on Friday and we caught and released over 60 Trout. The Brook and Rainbow Trout are all over the lake and they are hungry. Jigging a buzzbomb smeared with Pautzke krill paste and trolling a Sep's kick-dodger with a worm trailor, was all it took to land one Trout after another. Trolling slow and jigging around 35 feet are the keys to success. The lake is full and should continue to kick out Trout until winter arrives.
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Pleasant Valley Reservoir - November 25th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
his area will improve greatly when the power generator gets shut down in Dec. The reports from fly fishers who have hit this area in the few times when the “thing” was not turning have had excellent results in the inlet area to the rez. Tubers have had mixed results along the dam and inlet sections with the most consistent catching being near the inlet while the flow was moving water into the rez near the “big bend”. Punk Perch and Loebergs are always great flies here while trolling and stripping. Heavy sinking tips or full sinkers are best from the tubes. I like a dry dropper combo of a Stimulator #14-16 and a Drifters Crystal Tiger midge #18-16 or olive zebra in the transition area or river section above the rez.
This area is the best kept fly fishing secret in the Eastern Sierra and if you enjoy nymphing and streamer fishing in an inlet area this is your huckleberry. We guide this region year round and spend more than a few of our days off fishing here. Guide tip here folks.
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Trinity River - October 26th, 2005
supplied by: Tim's Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The start of winter is finally arriving. We had some light rain falling all night here in Douglas city all of which just soaked up into the dry ground. Over on the Smith we did see a little rise in the river flows. It has gone from 300 cfs to 550 at this time. With more rain forecast for the next few days the Smith will be fishing good for the last run of salmon in the state. The Trinity is giving up some nice steelhead with salmon fishing all but over. I have a some openings on both rivers depending on which species of fish you are interested in. Thanks Tim King
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Sacramento River - Lower - October 17th, 2005
supplied by: Tim's Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The salmon fishing on the Trinity for quality fish is all but over. Most of the fish are dark and good for the smoker. The steelhead fishing is pretty good depending on which section of river you are fishing. The flows are down to 350 cfs . The smith got a good shot of rain over the weekend and the first wave of salmon are down in the estuary below the hwy 101 bridge. The Sacramento is still seeing some nice fish move through and the fishing is still pretty good here also. For the rest of October and November we will be fishing for steelhead on the Trinity and Salmon fishing on the Smith and Sacramento. The weather is supposed to be good all week with the next chance of rain coming in on Friday. Thanks Tim King
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East Walker River - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Excellent
It has been a long while since this tailwater has been at the top of the fish report. When this river gets ample water throughout the summer, it has the potential of being the premier moving water fishery in the region. Flows have been dropping this week and are currently at a “juicy” 105cfs below Bridgeport Reservoir.
The browns are hammering perch fry and most aquatic creatures that get in their sights. The streamer fishing has been off the charts in the evening gray bite according to Mammoth Lakes Troutfitter guide Scott Flint in the “miracle mile”. Light to moderate sink tips using our Punk Perch #10-14, Spruce-a-bus #8, and Loebergs #10 “slap casted”, then “dip and stripped” (see our guide tips on our website) to the crashing beasts in the larger pools will get you into a monster fish right now. You will also have an excellent baetis hatch (bwo) with a showing of caddis and a few lingering hoppers if you make a trip soon.
The EW is fishing the best I have seen it in a couple years and with the flows lowering it could get even better. Check this out folks.
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The Gorge Reservoir - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
When the weather sucks up the hill - this is a great option for fly fishers this time of year. You will still find some nasty vegetation that may put a damper on your “Mojo” but the wild browns down here are eager to hit most dries in the #16-20 range. 5X and 6X will work better with a 7-9 foot leader. 2-4 wts will give you the most fun.
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Owens River - Upper - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The Long Years section is kicking out some larger lake run rainbows with a few browns moving in as well. Streamers work well this time of year and my choice would be Spruce-a-bu’s #8 used in conjunction with a light to medium sinking tip and our patented “dip and strip” method of retrieval. Nymphing is proving to be more effective in the lower sections from the monument to the lake as there is still a substantial amount of floating weed that can wreck your presentation on most casts and retrieves. PT’s, crystal olive zebras and tiger midges, and hares ear patterns #16-22 will all get grabs here. Look for a good showing of heads during the calmer evenings as the wild fish are smacking the fall caddis. The windy afternoons will also provide opportunities for the hopper and a dropper combo that can be lethal in this area.
The lower section nearest the lake can be a tad crowded at times. Go west fly fishers! (upstream). There is virgin water here in the Long Years section above the confluence of Hot Creek.
There are three sets of regs in the public section here and the area between the Benton Bridge and the monument is currently closed to ALL fishers. New markings on the riverside signs have been posted by a dedicated local warden (thanks Diane); please read the regs before you fish here if you are not up on the law.
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