Perhaps the best piece of water to get trout on a dry fly right now.?? The mild fall has set the stage for very consistent hatches of May flies and fall caddis.?? Dry/dry combos are great for those who are "visibility challenged" Put a larger #14 Stimulator above your #18 BWO pattern and life will become easier to see the grab on the smaller pattern.?? Dry dropper bead head nymph rigs are also excellent choices in the deeper pools.??

The wild browns here are arguably the prettiest and most aggressive trout on the planet, although they are not the largest fish the Sierra has to offer.??

The gorge is not for everyone, and it requires some moderate hiking and preparation to fish it for a day.??Click on "Closer Look" above for more info on this area.