December fourth on the lower Owens River. Had the first 10 gates all to my self. Saw two sets of two fly fishers on the entire wild trout section. Euro nymphing produced wild browns and rainbows. Fished with size 16 olive quilldigon, size 12 stoner nymph and size 16 Frenchie. Weather forecast is for several days of warming weather with slightly above normal temperatures. Now is a great time to be on the river learning the fly fishing techniques that produce trout. Sierra Bright Dot guides have a

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Taking advantage of the mid-day mayfly hatch on the lower Owens River. A few fish rising, but most of the trout are feeding on nymphs. Taught Glenn and Reed how to indicator nymph in the wild trout section. Key to successful rigging is having the right weight 12 to 18 inches above the fly and the indicator 1.5 to 2 times the average water depth above the fly. Key to fishing the indicator rig is to throughly cover the water with your cast and get a drag free drift with your indicator and fly. Key