Your search returned 48 items (most recent reports for all waters in )
Now showing items: 21 - 30. Select page: 1
2
3
4
5
|
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.
Weather and Lunar Phases
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
Weather and Lunar Phases
|
|
West Walker River - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
Fall conditions here. The scenery along the way itself is worth the drive alone. I like a dry/dropper bead head for the deeper water here as well as the cut bank areas in the meadow sections. Still some good opportunities for dry fly action in the canyon “pocket water” and riffles as the flows are just right.
Weather and Lunar Phases
|
|
Bridgeport Reservoir - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The trout are beginning to get more aggressive especially on streamer patterns like our Loebergs and Punk Perch #10-12 fished along the drop-off from Buckeye Bay towards rainbow Pt. The launch ramp area in 10-15 feet will also be holding some larger rainbows this time of year. You will also find cruising fatties looking for perch fry along the diminishing weed lines in Buckeye.
Good reports from a few locals using a new type of fly that is found or sold only at the Bridgeport Lake Marina. Its primary material is a rare strain of goat or sheep hair found only in the Bridgeport area. For those of you needing flies, information and this rare strain of sheep and goat hair for fly tying materials (looks like the color of Jeff’s fur- I mean hair, for some unknown reason) go see Jeffery aka the “Dali Lamb-A” for the area
|
|
Hot Creek - October 16th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
Low and clear water requiring precise presentations with smaller flies necessary for good results. The wind in the afternoons have been a factor this week in the overall “catching” but with the forecast being favorable to fly fishers in the future look for better overall conditions here and more consistent fishing. Baetis and trico mayflies, with a few lingering hoppers hanging around for the windy afternoons.
|
|
Crowley Lake - October 15th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The wind blows hard and the barometer drops - it sucks. The wind stops the mercury rises - it is great. You will find a mix of “dinks” and slammers this time of year. The lake has been heavily seeded with the sub-catchable rainbow trout that will make Crowley once again the premier fishery in this area. It is difficult to avoid these critters in any area of the lake right now. Please take extra care when releasing the littles.
The weed lines are very prevalent and the larger fish are targeting on the dwindling perch fry that are seeking refuge in the forests. The larger browns are cruising the prominent weed beds hunting for the perch and it is here that you will do best with both streamers and still water nymphing.
There is a significant amount of algae at times in most areas and we have had excellent results using our Crystal Leech as the upper fly #14-16. This fly has the same profile as the Punk Perch but is tied in a black and red that gives it better contrast in the deeper and off colored water this time of year. Hang a #18-16 Drifters Crystal Tiger or Zebra Midge as the lower fly and you will get grabs. Most consistent stillwater nymphing has been in 10-15 feet. Tubers trolling streamers have found the Punk Perch and Loeberg to be extremely effective in #10-12. Try the two flies together as a tandem rig with the Punk or its cousin the Crystal Leech as the dropper. Hang on!
The North Arm and Upper Owens River channel have been hot at times. Fishing along 6 Bays has been spotty as the algae here has been pretty bad some days. Leighton has had good days and the proverbial “banana” at times also. Big Hilton has been steadily improving and it is here we nailed some awesome browns over a three day period this week.
Mike “Mac attack” McIntire from Hermosa Beach, CA. Lee “the old guy” Matthes from Ojai, CA and Mel “where’s mine” Abert from Manhattan Beach, CA hit the big browns and numerous other large Crowley trout this week during some excellent fall weather.
The Crowley Lake Fish Camp and marina will close to all on October 31st 2005. The lake however will remain open until November 15th 2005.
|
|
San Joaquin River - October 15th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
Fly fishing continues to be good here as the flows are sweet in most sections of the river. Dry dropper bead head nymph combos are a sure bet in the deeper pools and runs, with the wild trout still active on the warmer afternoons on surface imitations such as caddis and mayflies #16-20. Get away from the campgrounds 20 minutes hike or so for better quantities of wild fish and a shot at the “Sierra grand slam”!
|
|
Mammoth Lakes Basin - September 20th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The lakes basin has been very good for those trolling streamers on the calmer days this week thanks to the heavy plantings from the Labor Day million dollar “trout stock”. You will not get rich when fishing here but fly casters trolling a Spruce-a-bu or Loeberg #8-10 and a full or heavy sink tip line will get into some 1-4lb. Alpers along the tree stumps and drop-offs in the basin lakes. Rumor has it that a couple of 15 lb. plus Alpers “Troutzillas” were planted recently in the basin lakes also. I would concentrate on Mary…
Weather and Lunar Phases
|
|
Rock Creek - September 20th, 2005
supplied by: Sierra Drifters - Guide Service
FISHING: Good
The creek directly below the outlet is one of my favorite locations to get into some eager wild fish. They will not shatter your 4 wt rod but are a hoot on a dry fly and can be found in most of the pocket water and flats in this location. Hopper and a dropper, or a dry/dry rig with an elk caddis and olive crystal zebra’s #18-20.
|
|
Your search returned 48 items (most recent reports for all waters in )
Now showing items: 21 - 30. Select page: 1
2
3
4
5
|
Advertise with us