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Will it Fish? (Crayfish Flies)
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Now that I've been having some success nymphing, I want to try to land a larger specimen using a crayfish pattern...here is one I tied up on my own. I know some of you have had success fishing crayfish patterns. I weighted it quite heavily with a 6.5 mm tungsten cone and 20 wraps of .25 lead wire on a size 6 ho...
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Mc cloud anybody?
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Anyone with a truck want to go up there next week? I will buy gas, beer and lunch/ dinner.
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PCT to screen benefit showing of Patagonia's "Artifishal" movie at the Palms in Winters Sat. June 22, 2019
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Come join us for a great night out Saturday June 22, 2019 to see a great movie, have a drink, and support a great cause: Putah Creek Trout (PCT)!PCT will host the thought provoking and beautifully shot movie Artifishal which delves into the controversy of artificially managing fish populations a...
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Where in the hell did all of these people come from?
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Knowing Putah Creek
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Hey Guys, So I am sure most of you have seen all of the people on the creek recently. It seems that your typical runs that are easy to access are always filled up bright and early and it's like a race to try and get to the run first or you are out of luck. I have had to think outside of the box to get to some spots tha...
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Rain, Rain, Go Away...
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Lower the flows another day...like November. I hate fishing these low flows!
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Skol Bandit
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Yuba...Saturday
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Since I couldn't bear the idea of a crowded Putah on a high water Saturday, I went to the Yuba instead. The water was high but really clear and still wadeable in the bridge area, (but not beyond the whitewater run ), and March Browns and even a few Caddis were coming off. I however, a charter member of the Ca...
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Current water flow
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Are the current water flows for the creek correct? I’ve been watching the flows return to normal as Berryessa’s level comes down but 91 cfs? Or is there a sensor malfunction? -- Edited by Mike42 on Wednesday 8th of May 2019 09:32:21 AM
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some guides.
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I normally have no problem with the guides, and am friendly to them, but I want to say right here that anyone who brings more than two clients is not being ethical, and anyone who brings a string of them to the creek NOT EVEN FISHING, but playing tour guide is shi$%^& in their, and everyone else's nest...
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found net
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Hey, everyone, I found a net at guide hole side channel call me to claim it just a cheap wooden one but I am sure it. would be nice to get it back if I lost mine, as a matter of fact, I did lose mine a few weeks ago so if anyone finds a guide net please keep me posted Thanks Richard 707 - 294-4738
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lost net
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(on the outside chance that someone actually finds a net and happens to read this) wooden frame/ghost net bag Lost up near bridge early evening May 1st. I was fortunate to have to use it a bit, but unfortunately I was out mid-stream. I guess the wood screw I used to attach it to the tether unscrewed on me....
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Glory hole flow finally stopped
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Looks like water flow may return to normal soon. I’ll be interested to see how the river has changed this time.
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I’m going nuts.
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And I’m driving my WIFE nuts by being home all of the time. Where can a man with no boat go fishing? I’m not choosy either.
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Duck through The Glory Hole
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The video has gone viral! Stupid duck!
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Mary and Joseph, the creek is a thundering maelstrom
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the water is over 10,000cfs, and RISING! Upper Putah is flowing into the lake at 10,500cfs and the glory hole is covered by at least three feet of water. The pictures give you an idea of what it looks like. This in MUCH more water than in 2017. I feel sorry for any critters who couldn’t swim or fly.
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Video of the spillway and high flows: staircase and access #4.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX9VoQWsfsA&feature=share&app=desktop-- Edited by Phasesofwatersports on Friday 1st of March 2019 11:48:15 AM
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Glory Hole re-activation
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Looking at the water level for Lake Berryessa and as of 08:00 this morning it is within six inches of overflowing.With the heavy rains predicted for today it sure looks as if we are going to see the Glory Hole kick in and another big surge coming down the creek.
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Fishing Accesses 3 and 1 are closed
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All: do do water damage to paved areas Yolo County has closed Fishing Access 3 and FA 1 to parking and use. Please avoid these accesses until further notice. I will forward more information as it becomes available. Thanks
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The creek is full of mud again.
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Well, the creek is full of mud from the last couple of big storms , BUT, the gloryhole is only three feet from the top and they are predicting a possible return of the atmospheric river that hammered us last week. If that happens it is very possible that the hole will spill over for the second time in three y...
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The creek is blown out
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Spent yesterday (Jan. 22nd) out at the creek. Hadn't been there since Jan. 3rd and what a difference in water clarity. The color is mocha brown with 9-10 inch visibility and areas where there was a gravel bottom are coated in a layer of boot sucking mud up to 6 inches deep. Looking at the water data, on Ja...
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Help Identifying a Fisherman on Putah
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Hi everyone, I was taking some fly fishing pictures on the creek last November 9 and got some nice shots of a guy fishing there. I am interested in entering one in a photo contest but need a release for the person in the shot. I was hoping that he is a regular that follows this site or perhaps one of you know...
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swingin
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I know certain guides and anglers have been really successful swinging flies at putah. Not expecting any hand holding since I know many like to keep their putah tricks to themselves but curious if there are any tips or techniques related to swinging/stripping bigger flies at putah.
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Early Spawning Activity
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FYI, I’ve observed early activity with fish showing signs of spawning. Not just staging signs but actively playing chase and paired up. If you see fish doing big swirls or paired up in shallow water, move along to other spots.
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Happy thanksgiving everyone!
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The air is clean again, the fires are out and the steelhead will be coming up the rivers soon. Take a deep breath and smile at the sun.
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Survey Request for Comment: Fishing Access Parking Fees
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All: Yolo County Parks and Rec are soliciting comment on the possible imposition of day use fees for use of the fishing accesses that they manage and maintain. The current day use fee at other Yolo county parks or recreation sites is $8 and annual passes are available on a sliding scale cost of $35-$85,...
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Euro Nymphing PC
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I have been researching the technique, but I am still not sure if I should give it a shot. The rod I will be using is a 9‘ 5 weight and I am concerned I won’t be able to effectively cover water that is too far away to reach. Also, with the fast, deep runs, I am afraid the only way to get my fly down is with a big heavy...
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A thank you to some anglers
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When I was seven or eight years old, my parents planned a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. Already a fishing nut by then, I quickly found out that fly fishing was the way to catch trout there. I needed a fly rod to use on the trip. I begged my mother all summer long for something, anything. Eventua...
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Goobers galore
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Get to the creek at 5: 30, suit up and head on down. By 7;30 , the 1'st person showed up. By 9:00, there were two guys fishing across from me. By 10:00 there were the two guys across from me, one directly above me, three down about a hundred yards and three up in the first pool with more headed down from the park...
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Flow ramp down on October 25 and 26
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Solano Water Agency/ Solano Irrigation District will be lowering flows down to 45 CFS on Thursday and Friday so that they can remove the built up silt and weeds from the Putah South Canal. This is an annual operation that this year has been limited to two days instead of a week. Recommended to go elsewhe...
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Putah nymphing rig tips
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My last 2 trips have come up short, and I need some help/tips. I fished a 9ft 4x tapered leader and put on my first fly(wolly bugger or large nymph for weight). I put 2-3 small split shots above the first fly. I tied 12 inches of 5x to the bend of the hook and tied on a 2nd very small fly (wd 40, PT, etc). I used a wh...
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