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  • Bridgeport Reservoir Dam

  • East Fork Walker

  • Murphy Creek

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  • East Walker River Tips

    • Bottom of dam outlet where river crosses 182 is the Miracle Mile

    • Use wading staff

    • The most effective technique here is to quickly stack mend your line after your first initial cast to allow your weighted flies to drop down into the zone quickly. I wouldn’t fish a rod any lighter than this on the EW. 3X to 5X tippet depending on time of year and water clarity. If you’re going to high stick this section, an 11-foot, 5-weight switch rod will do the trick.

    • If I could take only four dries to the East Walker, they’d be an Elk Hair Caddis, EC Caddis, PMD, and Callibaetis Cripple. All in the 16/18 size range.

    • I’ve done some damage here with Rubber Legs. It’s great pocket water. I might fish a Prince Nymph under a Rubber Legs under enough shot to get it all down. High stick heaven.

    • Rosaschi Ranch is public access fishing located off the highway. To get there, head into Nevada and make a right on the dirt road that points to Hawthorne. I like to drive to the bridge.

    • Also try Robinson Creek a few miles southwest of Bridgeport - along Twin Lakes Road.

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