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Hatch Report for Eastern Sierra, California Trout Fly Fishing Guide
Pat Jaeger based out of Bishop and Mammoth Lakes
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Hatch Report
Pat
Jaeger Fly-Fishing Guide
Winter fishing the Lower Owens
December 2, 2011 I am blessed to be so fortunate to report two pairs of waders and a pair of boots worn-out from the busy season of 2011.
We wrapped up the fall season on the Rogue River chasing Steelhead (very good season) and Hot Creek Ranch enjoying good weather (for November) and smoking good fishing. Now officially winter drift boat fishing, the Lower Owens is in FULL swing and showing its true colors, so don’t put the fly rods away.
I hope that your Thanksgiving was fantastic.....I have to admit; my favorite part of the day is sneaking another piece of pumpkin pie at 10 o'clock at night using the light of the refrigerator to aim the whipping cream can. The sensible diet goes out the window for 24 hours, ok maybe 48, it’s hard to waste good pie.
My girls are in full Christmas mode, already having trouble sleeping with the excitement. It is cool to be able to relive the feelings through my girls young eyes, It’s really good stuff (I wish I could bottle it.).
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FISHSTICK WORKSHOP
Fishstick operation is in full tilt preparing for the Fishing season. These wading staffs will be available in two types of wood: white ash and red oak. White ash is for strength and lightness of material, recommended for waders who mostly wade under knee deep. Red oak, desired for its strength and its heavier weight, is designed for the more aggressive wader who enjoys hunting trout in swifter deeper rivers. The cost to you is $59.00+ shipping,Fishsicks can be ordered via email esguidejaeger@hotmail.com or by phone (760) 937-2310.
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Lower Owens River blog
Feb. 1st. 2012 The days are getting longer fast, the water temps are going up. The Mayfly hatch's are still on the weak side but getting better every day. From a 1-10 I would give the Lower Owens a 7 ..pretty darn good. Mostly nymphing...if the water flows hold or drop Feb's going to be on fire........................Jan 2012 The Lower Owens River flows have pushed up to 250 cubic feet per second. Believe it or not the LADWP is still working off the water from the winter of 2011. Original plans were to keep the river running high for the last couple months but problems with one of the power plants in December altered their strategies. Crowley still on the plump size for this time of year, the DWP needs to make room for THIS winter’s run-off, when this winter comes to the Eastern Sierra. And remember, it comes when it gets here and it ends when it’s over…..we just want winter in the winter not this June-uary poo poo . Here’s the million dollar question, will the Lower Owens fish good at 250 cfs? I love the flows…but turbulence/cold water doesn’t make for easy fishing. The spin on this is, the days are getting longer, and the water temps will go up. The forecast from the DWP is to pull back flows in early February (perfect time for PRIME Lower Owens). So pack your bags, quit your wishing lets go fishing...............December 2011 Were back to sweet fishing and water flows (130CFS). We are driftboating, walking the Wild Trout area...killer BWO hatch's around midday. The rain and snow will make fishing better but say no to wind....................
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Hot Creek Blog thanks to Kevin Peterson HCR
Open for year round fishing....December 1 2011 just finished for the season on Hot Creek Ranch(last day of the Season Nov.22). What a fantastic last few weeks, the Mayflys were thick (BWO)the hatch's were best with bad weather but we did enjoy the nice warm days.....Please dont fish the trout on the REDDS, her eggs are our future 20 incher's ........
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Crowley lake
blog written by Crowley King Kent Rianda.....CLOSED FOR THE SEASON..................
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Upper Owens river 2011
open for year-round fishing...blog in thanks to The Troutfly.............Water Conditions: Good
As of 12/2 flows are stable at 76 cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.
You can still drive all the way up to Long Ears as latest snow melted quickly.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good to Excellent
Small midge dries around mid day, with bigger midges subsurface.
Some bigger fish have been caught just above Benton Crossing this week but they are probably on the move so don't be glued to any one spot.
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East Walker River Blog 2011
Open for year-round fishing............December 3,2011 the water flows are at the low flows of the season (25 CFS). Its time to go duck and goose hunting............................
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The San Joaquin River
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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McCloud, Upper Sacramento and Pit River Trip June of 2011
The Magic of the McCloud River
Experience fishing one of California’s finest trout waters
Intermediate to Advanced Anglers*
In the spring of 1995, I served an internship in Northern California under Dick Galland and the guides of the Clearwater House on Hat Creek. During this Ivy-League education in guiding, I fell in love with the waters of the area and vowed never to go long without spending time on them. One of these waters is the McCloud River – a 6-hour drive plus a bumpy, 30-minute, dirt road away from Mammoth Lakes. This river starts as a spring-fed creek, then dumps into the McCloud Reservoir. We fish the milky cobalt blue tailwater out of McCloud Dam, its source ancient glaciers high atop Mount Shasta. The river’s edge is surrounded by old growth pine giants that have seen hundreds of years of Native Americans, pioneers, and fishermen.
My daily goals are to teach the art of fishing a river. You might think of it as of to draw a parallel between being an accomplished golfer and accomplished angler; the drive, the approach and the putt are essential to having a complete game. I will teach classic puff-ball rigging and techniques for fishing the big, deep, slower pools that the Mac is famous for (the drive.) Then, shorten up our system to fish the tail-outs and deep structure (the approach shot.) Then, lose the indicator all together and hit the fast water (the putt.) That’s where I teach my spin on Czech nymphing or Northern California tight line high sticking. After dinner we ditch the spit-shot all together and hunt fish until dark using the dry fly. Generally, we fish with four or five wt. fly rods with floating lines. The bug hatches you can expect this time of year are Pale Morning Duns, Pale Evening Duns, Green Drakes, Caddis and Giant Salmonfly.
We camp streamside and enjoy the feeling of being in the middle of the land that time forgot (but with flushing toilets.) Our mornings begin with coffee at 8 am as we discuss the complexities of the day- whether to fish up river or down. We usually fish water about a stone’s throw from camp, or travel by car 15 minutes to the McCloud Nature Conservancy, where only ten anglers are allowed to fish per day.
If camping isn’t your bag, then the charming little city of Mount Shasta is only 45 minutes away, offering excellent accommodations and restaurants. If you’re traveling light, I recommend a flight to Redding and a one hour drive by rental car to Shasta City.
I am also permitted to guide the Upper Sacramento and the Pit River, all in striking distance from the Mac.
Available dates: June 20-July 1
FULL DAY ONE OR TWO ANGLERS - $ 400.00
ADD EXTRA ANGLERS - $ 125.00 per person
HALF DAY ONE OR TWO ANGLERS - $ 300.00
ADD EXTRA ANGLERS - $ 75.00 per person
*I recommend that anglers have good wading skills and some type of camping background for this trip.
I welcome you to bring your own gear and favorite flies, but our trips include any gear and flies you will need for the day.
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