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Need a guide for Dad. Suggestions?
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So for years my dad and I used to fish the Pit River in the summer months. But that was when we lived closer. After moving to the Davis area years ago we took up trolling Lake Berryessa and spinner rods were not any good on the Putah. He's been fly fishing mostly the American and Yuba and Feather for the past...
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FINALLY
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Went out to the creek today at about 11 oclock... nothing till about 2:30 then BAM! I finally caught my first trout ever she wasnt giant but I thought pretty respectable I was juiced and the about 20 min later I caught ANOTHER ONE! again super juiced, a little bigger than the first but again nothing gian...
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Flows
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Flows took a major dive today. Droped from around 200 to 39 in a few days, Thats friggin ridiculose ! I assume its the normal lame excuse "flows drop so they can clean out the canals around the diversion dam".
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10/19 report
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I have been to The East Carson twice in the previous months(amazing, if you haven't been) which had been my first dry fly fishing that made sense. Things clicked. I caught many fish, and haven't really been the same since. Dry Fly Fever, anyone...So as I stepped into the creek yesterday, I decided to tr...
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New to Putah Creek
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Hi all, my name is Chris. Im a new member here and was hoping to get some info on fishing Putah. Form research and sources, Ive seen the bigger fish enter the river with the spawn, though I usually won't fish spawning fish if I can avoid it. Currently the flows are around 200 CFS, and seem to be dropping bit b...
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The "Other" Putah Creek
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My largest to date (18"): I am finding alternating above (trout) and below (pikeminnow) the dam to be quite enjoyable. In truth, the Pikeminnows are more "fun" at this point because I can get them to hit just about anything I throw at them I broke in my new fly rod set up; 8'6" St Cl...
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she's gone
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So last week I was able to sneak away for a little fishing. What I didn't realize was I was going to come home a week later with one less friend. My old girl, Brown and a little banged up would not be making another trip for the rest of her life. It's crazy to think how many trips and fish we had seen together...
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recommendations on access points?
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Hi board members, I'm a recent transplant from WA and was thinking of planning a quick day trip to putah with my significant other. I've fly fished as a kid and have not done so in years so there are some things lacking in my fishing knowledge. I have in my arsenal a 5 wt rod, some attractors, nymphs, and dry...
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Yolo County-International Coastal Clean Up Day September 25, 2010
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PCT is sponsoring a clean up crew for the interdam reach of the creek on Saturday Sept 25. This is an annual event that we have sponsored the last two years. Please sign up if you are available to help out. It is scheduled for 9 AM to Noon and we will have a BBQ following at Access 3. Waders and sturdy gloves a...
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Fishing report 9/13
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I got up to the Putah on the 13th , sorry it took me a while to post. the water was pretty darn high, I crossed by the redds just down from the campground and the water was about 2 fingers from swamping my waders. Not even a look or a twitch till I bushwacked down to the spot someone was kind enough to show me a f...
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2nd call for interdam cleanup volunteers for International Clean up day September 25.
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Help! Only Bono and sons have signed up for next Saturday's cleanup of the reach from the dam down to access 5. We need at least 10 more, or it will have to be cancelled. It from 9 to noon on Saturday, meeting at access 5 and spreading out from there. Latex Gloves, bags, water (please bring your own bottle) ...
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Moving on to new waters...
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Folks: I'm headed to Michigan for the next step in my career. I start my new gig on 9/20, but will be commuting back and forth for a few months. I'll be resigning my board position on Putah Creek Trout, effective immediately. I've loved my time here in California and many of the members of this forum have...
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To whoever it was that smashed my passenger side mirror on Saturday
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you better buy a patch kit
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Made a late afternoon run to the creek..Fishing over the last few weeks went from great to poor..It wasnt the silt , lack of bugs, over growth of grass or my fishing buddy for the day...I can only blame my lack of success on one thing...That stupid float tube Otter gave to JL....My hole has been raped.......
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lost fly box
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Hello all, Did it again, lost my fly box. Access #5, under the big oak on the hwy, Wed, the 11th. I have my old, discontinued phone number on the box. If anyone picked it up, I would be stoked to get it back. Your reward will be nagotialble, good karma, six pack of your choice? Thanks
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8/24 Report
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Fished a few hours in the evening on the hottest day of year. Tons of bugs, which was nice to see, and one of those days on Putah when you realize what a great fishery it can be. I hooked into at least 30 fish, with lots of LDRs in fast water, most fish in the 10 to 13 inch range with a couple bigger and several s...
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Didymo alert
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I just recieved an e-mail from Ken Davis stating that the invasive algea growth "didymo" has been found in Bear river here in N California near Rollins Res. Please help spread the word and go to these sites to learn more about what it is ,how to decontaminate,ect. Thanks Greg www.cree...
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My First Putah Trout
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I am predominately a kayak fisherman, but have a history of occasionally fly fishing. It has been probably 5+ years since I last had the fly rod in my hands. After a stressful week, I fly fished the Lower reach and landed 2 Sacramento Pikeminnows. I figured I could try above Solano tonight. Now it has...
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Putah Creek Ticks
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We've been up to Putah a couple times this summer and as most of you know, we always bring our dog, Rusty with us. He mostly sits in the car but also I walk him around while Richard is fishing. One of the days he stepped on a nest(?) of ticks-- they were all over him-- and I spent half an hour picking them off and...
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New to Putah Creek
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Anyone have any sugestion on were i should start to fly fish on the the creek
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Anyone Fishing?
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Wow, anyone fishing the creek anymore? I just got back from the Stanislaus. Great time. Thinkin about the creek again. Oh well, I guess it's hush hush now adays.- Brett
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Question from a spin-reeler
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Hey Guys, I know this is mostly a fly fishing forum. Ive only been fishing for about... well 10 days to be honest. Last time was about 15 years ago in Boy Scouts. Right now im getting back into it with just a spin reel and some lures. My question is about the actual "Lake" part of Solano Lake/Pu...
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fundraiser
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I just want to take a moment and thank everyone who came out to the fundraiser. I realize Healdsburg is not the closest place for some of you. I had a good time chatting with you all, meeting some new friends, razzing the old ones. It was a blast and I cannot wait to make it bigger and better for next year....
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ghost town
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No words from anyone these days. Is anyone fishing? hello hello hello....
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New to Fly Fishing
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Hello Putah Creek Fly Fishermen, Once upon a time, I did alot of bait casting, and then, . . . . . . . . . . . . . I woke up from my dream and realized that fly fishing was the only way. I just got started on fly fishing. I took a beginners casting course, so I got down most of the basic casts. I live in Davis, and P...
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Summer Lovin
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So i'm digging my late evening excursions this June/July. Get to the creek at 6:30 or 7:00, get in the water by 7:15, landing a few or two nymphing (in yesterday's case a fat fat fat 16 incher that pulled like a beast), float on down to some glassy water and fish dries till dark, catching lots of little fish...
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WHAT ALL FORUM MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW
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We are within 2 weeks of celebrating our annual fund raising event in Healdsburg. We have worked particulary hard this year to provide a wide variety of items and great deals for every taste and interest. The following is a list of many of the items that will be available at our fundraiser in Healdsburg...
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Summer Dry Fly Fishing
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In the last few days, from 7:30 PM til dark, there has been some electric dry fly fishing. I've been a few times and was reminded of nights on the upper sac or mccloud rivers in Nor Cal south of Shasta. Only issue has been size of the fish. These are mostly 9-12 inchers, but there is nothing more exciting...
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summer report
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I enjoy fishing the creek this time of year. Higher flows ,warm weather, no people. The creek forces me to fish hard. Adjusting weight, leader and changing flies at every hole. I put in a few more hours again today. I fished each spot until it gave up its secret. Plenty of little fish (6"-8&qu...
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Putah Report for 6/13
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Man - no posts for a long time. Guess all of you were bait slingers after all and the new regs have crimped your style! In any event, has anyone been out lately? Flows are way up (which I like) and the temps are hot. Last night (got there about 6:15), there was a very nice baetis hatch (I think they were baetis...
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