Afternoon Mayfly Has Been Loads of Fun

Hot Creek - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

Jeff Hudson fished with Doug Rodricks and scored some nice Hot Creek rainbow trout.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sierra Drifters

by Doug Rodricks
3-11-2020
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The afternoon mayfly hatch has been loads of fun this month. Some good hatches in the afternoons have the fish looking up at everything that floats by or lands on the water. Fishing smaller midge patterns prior to the big hatch can be deadly too. Small nymphs and egg patterns are also doing the trick throughout the day. Water is very clear and low, so stay hidden for more bites.

Best Flies: Flashback PT’s #16-#20, Tricos Spinners #20-22, SD Crawlers in Red #14, Copper Tiger Midges #18-20, and #18 Assassin Dark, Tangerine Opaque, Kiwi Flash, and Apricot Flash Otter Eggs have been excellent.




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