Hot Creek: Good
I have seen plenty of happy faces here since the early opener.?? Check out this monster rainbow Ross Boucher from Cardiff, CA got while nymphing on Hot Creek.?? This one is special!?? Ross got this one all on his own, except for the netting and photo done by yours truly.?? Great fish Ross, we bow to you pal!??

Mammoth Creek has come up a bit this week (its confluence is into Hot Creek just downstream of the hatchery) and will strongly influence Hot Creeks condition as the warming weather gets the snow melting. The flows remain pretty much seasonal right now.?? Look for mayfly mornings and caddis sundowns.?? Dry dropper rigs with bead heads and emergers as the target fly and a larger caddis or Stimulator #14-16 as the upper are a better choice than whacking the water with an indicator.?? Small olive zebras, PT's, WD 40's #18-22 will get you bendo!