My dream of catching a Golden Dorado out of the freshwater streams of Northern Argentina was fulfilled! These fish are absolutely incredible.  Hundreds of casts per day in the right spots was what it took to get these beasts to give some interest.. a cast a few feet off the shore or structure, nope, not going to happen. One must be a couple inches if not on the absolute very edge of the shoreline and structure.  Based on a very good recommendation we got a great guide Cesar Neme who commands you to fish the entire day! My best fish was a 6.5kg 14.5 lb of pure leaping fury.. I will let the photos do the talking…

Dorado Structure

Chile has been great to us as always… great people and great atmosphere!. The first two days we arrived a heavy weather system was just leaving making the fishing very tough… after that things picked up.. I am short on time so I will let the photos do the talking. I will have more photos when Jon is able to send me what we took on his camera..Stay tuned!!

The Upper Owens continues to reminder us of why we love too fish the Easterly Sierra! Flowing at 65cfs at the moment the Big Steelhead reminiscent fish are still moving around the river and being caught in the holding areas. These pointy finned critters are large and powerful! Be prepared to use your big fish handling skills when connecting to one of the these guys… once again these guys love bright and flashy patterns. Try Bright green Caddis Worms #14-16, SJ worms in larger sizes in purples, pinks, and shades of red. Oversized Midge emergers and Copper Jon patterns are also on the menu. These are suggested fly patterns we have been having success with. Other similar patterns will work . This fishery is a gem and not many people have been up there. Snow is virtually gone and access is good. Pics are very recent (as always)

The Lower Owens was moved up to another great flow rate of 150cfs just a couple of days ago . Fishing has been great with some nice average sized fish coming out every day. A Baetis hatch can be seen once again in certian areas but has not arrived to be river wide. When it does occur very nice sized fish can be seen rising to these juicy bugs.   Nymphing has been steady and reliable with Caddis and Mayfly imitations getting most of the attention. Midge emergers also have their place right now during certain times and places in the river. One idea is to fish all sorts of green/brown caddis worms with a BWO/midge behind on your nymph rigs. We have had a lot of success fishing different patterns in this combination.  RS2’s, Bubble Backs and CDC Baetis patterns all in #18-20… #16-18 Caddis Worms in various patterns and shades of green/brown.. Poly winged Midge Emergers in dark colors #18-20 are all good choices on the bottom.  Stay tuned for the dry flies to ramp up the action..

Lower Owens Wild Brown

Not big but beautiful.. Lower Owens River Trout

The Upper Owens continues to be reminiscent of a small, high elevation steelheading destination! New fish continue to move in and change locations to keep anglers on their toes. But, the payoff for finding them is a Trout you will not forget, or possibly the Trout of your life! From the bridge to the top, these fish are found in the best runs and deepest holes. Fish for these beasts almost as if you are fishing Steelhead. Fish patterns in #14-18.. Ticket Czech Nymph #14-16, Various egg patterns, Triggers and Streamers of various sorts will get you into these full finned – chromed Bows! Stop by the shop for more details

The Lower Owens is still at its best! Flows are perfect at a steady 125cfs and fish are active on nymphs and dries alike. Throughout the system one can find various pockets of rising fish where random attacks of violence occur on midges and BWO’s. Flies remain the same with Midge, Baetis and Caddis  emergers and larvae/nymph patterns. Mix it up with a Green Caddis worm/ Midge Combo or Caddis/Baetis. Fish these patterns in sizes #16 for caddis and #18-22 for Baetis and Midges.