Town Section (Lee Vining Creek)on Lee Vining Creek
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- 01Clear, chilly fall weather with expected low flows on Lee Vining Creek.
- 02Solid fall hatches of Blue-Winged Olives, especially on warmer, overcast days.
- 03Look for October Caddis adults in the late afternoon and evening.
- 04Midges are a consistent food source throughout the day.
- 05Brown Trout may be exhibiting pre-spawn aggression, making streamers effective.
- 06Egg patterns are relevant if any early spawning activity is present.
What to tie on at Town Section (Lee Vining Creek)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
BWOs are a cornerstone early spring hatch in freestone streams, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonCopper John
A weighted, flashy attractor nymph that effectively gets down to where fish are holding in faster, deeper runs of a freestone creek, imitating a general aquatic insect.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is a significant event in Western rivers from late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.
Elk Hair Caddis
A universally effective caddisfly adult imitation, ideal for matching general caddis activity which increases significantly in spring on freestone streams.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are active year-round. Slow-stripped through deep holes is a high-percentage move for lethargic spring fish in cold water.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
This nymph mimics a wide variety of small mayfly nymphs, including BWOs, which are highly active subsurface in spring freestone conditions.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a constant and crucial food source, especially in cold water. A black Zebra Midge is a staple for enticing finicky trout subsurface.
Glo Bug (Orange)
With spring being a spawning period for rainbow trout, egg patterns can be highly effective as opportunistic trout key into this readily available food source.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are often abundant along freestone streams during summer, providing an important food source for opportunistic trout.
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