Rock Creek

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[font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4]The OC Register had an article in today's sport section entitled" Stalking big trout of Rock Creek. So what has been your experince fishing here TubeN2?
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[size 4][font "Garamond"][#008000]Rock Creek is an ideal place for fly-fishing due to its numerous trout-filled streams and lakes. This page will discuss appropriate equipment for fishing Rock Creek, fly patterns that have been productive in the past, and areas of Rock Creek that are excellent spots for fly-fishing.

Equipment
[/#008000][/font][/size][font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4]Lightweight gear is key to fly-fishing in the Rock Creek area. A 5# rod is ideal for fishing for the smaller trout that inhabit the region. The leader and tippet you use should also be very light. 7X tippet will be sufficient, unless you get lucky and hook into a big one. [/size][/#008000][/font][url "http://www.tutv.org/general/general_html/setting_up.html"][font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4]Here's a page[/size][/#008000][/font][/url][font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4] to learn (or remind yourself) about how to set up your fly rod.

Waders are extremely helpful in fishing many areas of Rock Creek, including the creek below the lake and Rock Creek’s backcountry. Many sections on Rock Creek, especially the calmer water, are overgrown with willows and reeds and are marshy. Consequently, waders are helpful in helping anglers access these waters. With waders, you can also wade out pretty far at the lake’s inlet. I found Hodgman stockingfoot waders to be some of the best and recommend them highly.[/size][/#008000][/font][font "Garamond"][#008000][size 4]

Flies for Rock Creek & Vicinity
The dry flies you choose to use should not be larger than #14. Size 16 or 18 dries are usually the best size, but as usual, you should do your best to match the hatch, so ideal fly sizes will differ. Size 8 or 10 is good for streamers, such as olive matukas, Twin Lakes Specials, or wooly buggers.
The following flies are only a few of the ones that have worked well in the Rock Creek area in the past...
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Where to Fly-Fish Rock Creek
I've split Rock Creek Canyon into 2 parts for presentation of this section. The first part discusses places to fish along the Creek from Mosquito Flat to Aspen Camp. This section also includes discussion of Rock Creek Lake. The second part focuses on the backcountry's lakes and streams.
To give you a better idea of how Rock Creek Canyon is laid out, here's a great [url "http://www.rockcreeklake.com/hiking/topo.jpg"]TOPO MAP[/url] of the region.

1. Rock Creek & Rock Creek Lake
There are several sections on Rock Creek that are great for fly-fishing. Let's start from [url "http://www.rockcreeklake.com/hiking/flat2.htm"]Mosquito Flat Trailhead[/url] and work our way down the canyon. At Mosquito Flat, there are several sections with an abundance of brook trout. Rainbows are also stocked there once a week. Less than 1/4 mile up the Little Lakes Valley trail from Mosquito Flat, there's a beautiful, wide, slow moving section of creek that's also "brookie-filled."
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[macfly55]

love that picture of Ruby Lake... :-)

MacFly [cool]
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[tubeN2]

Did someone tell you all my hiding spots or something??

That's one of the best FF spots in the whole area of Mono and Inyo county. If it wasn't for Tom's Place, that whole little creek would have been "Just another place to try someday".

That area is just the beginning of the 10,000 (literally) lakes that are in the area.

I particularly enjoy the stretch between Mosquito Flats and Big Meadow. For some reason, your map doesn't show one of my ultimate spots where I help some buddies build a cabin up there close to 25yrs ago.

The spot is called Horse Meadows and it is just below Big Meadows. It is loaded with narrow creeks of 10" wide which then open up to 28 feet wide in some spots.

Numerous pools left in the rocks there provide for some nice holding spots for the fish. The water is always freezing cold, well close at 36 degrees which makes for very quick baths when you decide to stay for a week or two up there.

Many of the areas are so secluded that you can do nature walks ( only wear your boots and your nature) without anyone seeing you.

Although the water is constantly cold from the snow run off, the high altitude can still bless you with some warm weather.

That area is one of my best for the Royal Coachman, Female adams and of course, the Mosquito. Right now and for the next month and a half, anything that resembles a mosquito will be the ticket. They are thick up there this time of year and can be bothersome especially if you go on a nature walk.

While you are puting Deet on your feet, you have to watch for the Skeeter on your..........other areas.[shocked]

By the way, Tom's Place is only a hop, skip and a jump from Bishop.[]
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[Scruffy_Fly]

While you are puting Deet on your feet, you have to watch for the Skeeter on your..........other areas.[shocked]

I almost had coffee coming out of my nose on this one.
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[tubeN2]

I hope it was Starbucks or equivelant. Folger seems to burn way too much! lol

Welcome back neighbor. I hope all is well with you and that you are having a safe and happy holiday weekend.[cool]
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