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Cutting down limbs, removing obstacles
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I have been noticing more and more tree limbs missing with saw marks lately on the creek. Legally I am sure this is a no no but I am curious to your opinions in regards to this. I don't think I would ever do it, I like the challenge when fishing Putah. I understand the frustration it causes. I guess I have...
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Flows too high?
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Just checking to see what people think about the current flows on Putah (400cfs). Is this too high to fish the creek effectively? or are there some access points that fish better than others? thinking about going this weekend but don't want drive all the way just to get beat up by a swift creek. Than...
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funny days
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Hit the creek for a bit today. Figured it would be a little busy for the holiday weekend. All I can say is the RV park was rockin like the old days and I had some good laughs. It hasn't been as nuts as it was before, but this brought back some times. Then on the way out I had a fish rocket off the bottom and ham...
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Help in learning!!
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Looking for someone who would be willing to introduce me to fly fishing. Have been angling for a while now, but wanted to learn more about fly fishing!! Would really appreciate it anyone would help me in learning. go to putah almost every other week, so can come whenevr you're going!! Thanks.
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Putah Creek Trout Newsletter now online
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PCT has decided to provide a monthly newsletter online on our website. The current issue can be viewed on the home page and back issues on the links page. The NL is emailed directly to our members and other stake holders, along with other information. Please feel free to provide feedback. Tight lin...
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The creek today
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Hey All, Got an hour on the creek, but with high flows an hour turned into only about 20 drifts and the mostly hiking around and enjoying the scenery. Anyone on the creek tomorrow or this weekend? I have to teach a course next week and am looking to burn of some stress on the river beforehand. Vince
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Stonefly
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Has anyone seen any dark colored stoneflies on the creek? I went out today and seen a few cruising around.
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Rossflyguy
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High Flow Fishing
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Decided to head up today even though we just got a nice flow bump to 600. As expected, a tough day of fishing, although I managed one fat 18 incher to hand and a few more takedowns to boot. What was working was 6x and 7x tippet (water's high but gin clear), big dark colored flies, and lots of shot fished in sof...
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Mountain Lion
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I was fishing at access 5 today and my friend spotted a mountain lion on the island. Just a friendly reminder that we fish in their backyard not ours.
- Nic
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new to fly fishing
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names joe im new to fly fishing and in the process of learning. i have no associates that fly fish so i have little help other than what i read online. I was just wondering if anyones got tips on fishing putah creek. Specifically fly selection. Thanks
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First trip to PC this weekend
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Hello all, This looks like a great community, lots of good info here - keep up the good work! I'm a beginning fly fisher, and brand new to Putah Creek. I've read through the forums a bit, including the posts on ettiquette, the angler surveys, etc so I just wanted to say hello and ask if anyone had some fri...
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Spawn, Over?
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Most the fish I have been seeing lately are bright silver or a little on the dark side. I landed a fish today that was bright red, and a little beat up. Not post spawn colored but full on sokeye red. (Pulled the fish out of a deep run at least 4') I have not seen fish on Putah spawn this late in the year but th...
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Berryessie
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Ticked off
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Friendly advice- always check for ticks after a visit to the PC. my wife was able to pull off MOST of my unwelcome passenger. I had to make a trip to the doctor's office to remove the rest. It also looks like the species that transmits Lyme Disease.
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DrDan
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Silver Otter ?
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I hooked a silver otter today , I was fishing down around 4 today and hooked what must have been a 8 to 10 pd er All I know is I saw my indicator dip I set the hook, saw a silver flash going deep and heading accross and down stream taking lots of line and deep then turn back up streem swimming fast. Jacked me...
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haven't fly-fished Putah in about 15 years, looking forward to it again!!!
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howdy all, first post here. I grew up in San Jose and fished Putah a bit when I was in High School and a couple times when I'd be back in town during college. I'd say I haven't been there since 1997 or so. Anyhoo, I will be in Davis next Wednesday night through sunday morning attending the Salmonid Restora...
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4/2/12 fishing report
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Fished for about 4 hours, 2 of which were spent prospecting harder to get to areas. Anyone ever manage to catch one in rapids? I bet a lot of fish hold in these remote spots with almost no fishing access. Landed an 18-20 inch on a san juan worm work dropped below a #12 BH prince nymph. Picture attached. Hook...
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3/28/12
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Off color water and lots of hungry fish. Landed 6 today between 12 and 18 inches. Not a banner day but not bad either. Picked most of em up between the bridge and 2. I would say don't go too far downstream right now. Hot flies were red san juans, brassies, and olive military mays. Was wading up from guide hol...
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Parasites?
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I've been noticing multiple fish with what looks like parasites. They are small pale yellow worm like beasties about 1/8 - 1/4" long. I see them typically on the fins or areas on the body that look injured. I can easily scrape them off but they are definitely adhered to the fish.
I'm guessing the...
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DrDan
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Lost Net
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I met a new person to fish with. that lives in Napa and everything . It is always nice to meet a new fishing buddy , Anyway we where just getting ready to leave and head back home when He realized he had lost his net, I know he lost it at the guide hole . Anyways would who ever finds it would you please...
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Lost sunglass sock
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Lost the sock for my new sunglasses , x mas gift from my wife. Down around bottom of access 2 or around access 3 It would be nice to get it back if anyone finds it please pick it up and let me know Thanks discription ? Light gray sock for my sunglasses Richard From...
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StreamerS
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Anyone have success stripping streamers on PC? I've tried a few times without success. I heard an interview with Kelly GaLloup and it made me think.
If you've had success, what type of water and time of year?
Dan
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Rainy Day
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I got the old line wet out at the creek today, and she was good to me as always. I even met a new friend. - Nic
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FLPHF on the Putah
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I love it when my Flies Lost Per Hour Fished (FLPHF) is negative. My last outing I picked up 4 more flies than I lost. Some were really nice ties as well. Little jewels. Better than I produce and lose. I attempted a rare false cast at one spot and pulled a rig right off a twig inadvertently. I was shocked to se...
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Skunked (and Beaver'd) at Putah 5 Yesterday
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With the morning rains yesterday, I decided fishing was a better option than golf, so even though I got a late start, I packed my lunch and fishing gear and made my way to Putah 5. (Why 5? I think its the prettiest part of the creek, even it it's not the fishiest). From 10:30 - 2:00, zero fish caught and unl...
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new guy to putah
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got a buddy who just moved to san fran area and wants to hit the river anybody willing to show him around... Not a newby either he has worked for several fly shops including marriots, and is probably one of the best out there
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Saw an otter on the creek on Wednesday.
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I think it was a "mountain otter." The fishing was pretty slow for me and a friend on Wednesday. The water was gin clear although the flows were perfect. I hooked 2 and landed 1 16.5" fish that fought hard. Missed a few grabs. My friend got 2 grabs on the swing, but no hookups. Not muc...
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Name that bug!
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Here are a few photos of the bugs on the creek today. I also saw a bug that looked like a mahogany dun today. Anyways throw out the little flies and go big!!
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Putah creek tour
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I was just on the Kiene's board and saw that Lance Gray is doing an instructional day the 25th. Sounds like he's going over techniques, bugs and other environmental concerns. Anyone heard about this or know what's going on? 135$ a head so he must be doing some fishing as well.
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Cole Davis
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What a way to spend a rainy day 3/16
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I fished the PC yesterday after ~ 3 month hiatus. The PC is in fine shape. The flows are great. There was a little green color. There were mayflies hatching in the middle of the day. I think they were March browns.
The dogwoods are beautiful. The poison oak is glorious.
I caught a few fish on a black bea...
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Another etiquette situation.
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I went through the sticky thread on etiquette and didn't see this mentioned. Last week at the Yuba River expedition there was a couple (man and wife) who jumped on a spot in the middle of the river that they had obviously fished before and hogged it for about 4 hours, switching off so as to monopolize the...
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