East Walker River Update 4-6-2011

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by Tom Loe
4-6-2011
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I have to give credit to the water lords here this season. They have managed the EW very well and performed a "flushing flow" of 900cfs early on in March so that we could enjoy some great fishing this spring. The EW is in the best shape I have seen in recent years and is fishing very well in ALL sections. Flows will vacillate from time to time as demands increase in Nevada, however they are currently holding between 200 & 300 cfs give or take. In my opinion these are ideal for this river during the spring season. Tandem nymph rigs loaded with pheasant tail imitations #14-18, stone fly nymphs #10-12, midges #16-20, broken back midges #16-18, San Juan worms #12-16 are all effective currently. Streamer fishing is also good and you will have a better shot at hooking one of those legendary monsters that hold in the dark water. #6-10 use them with a light to moderate sinking tip. There are BWO hatches #18 in the afternoon. The fish are spread out much better this spring than in years past and not stacked up in the "mile" which makes a better fishing experience for all.




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