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Sage SLT....
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look in the sale section, brand new Sage SLT 8wt: $275
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The other other Putah Creek
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Just wondering if anyone ever fishes Putah Creek that feeds Berryessa? I haven't ever been up there to see it for myself but I figured kokenee probably run up there to spawn and possibly a few rainbows. I think I am going to go check it out this week depending on the weather. Any info would be great.
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Just an Update
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Hello All from Beautiful Biloxi, MS I made it through Basic training and am now In "Student" Airman status learning my trade here is mississippi. But onto the important stuff, Im going out in 2 weeks fly fishin on a rented 18 foot boat for some redfish and I know this is the putah creek for and...
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report
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Fished in rain yesterday; vis is very low and fish are hiding. Saw one fish about 10" hit my 3/4" thingamobober, so I switched to egg pattern. No fish caught between me and my brother. If you do fish Putah careful of the skunks...they are everywhere.
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IS the creek fishable
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Did anyone fish in the rain today? Is the water fishable? I think fishable is 18" vis or more. Thanks, -PF
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Spawn is about over
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A survey being conducted on the creek by DFG and PCT indicates the spawn is about over. But that does not mean its safe to wade in the tailouts and other redd areas. After fertilization, the eggs are at risk to crushing boot treads for 45-50 days afterward. That means its another month, until April, befo...
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New to the creek
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I just moved to davis from livermore becuase I'm attendind UCD. While I was living in the Bay Area my usual haunt was the lower stan, below goodwin dam, but now that I'm so close to Winters I figured I should turn my attention to Putah Creek. I tried the creek for the first time last thursday. I fished u...
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Blown out
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The creek is running milk chocolate brown today.
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Event announcement
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Mark your calendar for a fun event on March 26. We are going to hold a celebration of the start of spring by hosting a fly tying and fly casting event at the new Lake Solano Nature Center located at the Lake Solano Park. Regional professional and skilled amateur Fly Tyers will be tying their favorite Puta...
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Summary results from the online angler survey
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Summary results for the first three years of the online angler survey are posted below. Assigning significance to the data obtained from angler surveys is usually difficult from a science standpoint. That said, it is still an important tool for DFG's evaluation of the fishery. 2008: 1002 Fish, 3...
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Another Tough Day at Putah
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Not much to say, went to putah today and fished from from noon til dark. No fish, no takes. this makes 3 goose eggs in a row at putah and one at AR. Next week I think I'll go to the stanislaus, its usually a good slump breaker.
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davis angler
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Fly Fishing Film Tour
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Anyone going to the film tour stop in Sac on the 7th? If you haven't been to one in the past I would suggest checking it out. Pretty cool films from all over. Who knows maybe one day we can put together a little short about Putah.
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Berryessie
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Photo History of the building of Monticello and LS diversion dams
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For the history buff, go to the link below where you can find over 400 photos of the process of building the dams. Pages 16-22 show the floods of 55-56, pages 46-49 show the 128 bridge and what the creek looked like there before the dam was started. http://www.watershedportal.net/gallery/album06
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Flows
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Ive been watching the flows for sometime now, and they have been fluctuating between 120 and 65. I know there are no more salmon coming up the rivers, so what is the reasoning behind the 2 days at 120 then 2 days at 65, then back up again. Its been doing this since Jan 8th.
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Regulations still unclear?
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Its worth repeating that the whole length of the creek from Monticello Dam to the tip of the island below Access 5 is where the special regs (year around barbless, artificials only, take) are in effect. Lake Solano is being enforced under a 5 fish limit, bait can be used, interpretation of the reg. O...
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Let's Match the Hatch
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Below are several terms that are important to trout fishing or to trout food organisms or to the ecology of Putah Creek followed by a list of definitions. Some terms have more than 1 answer, all have at least 1. Post your answers here. Winner receives well earned PCT T shirt. Good Luck. Wild Trout Nymph...
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Local Game Warden Increasing his presence on Putah Creek
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Three of us ran into Warden Sheeley on the creek this week as he was writing down our license plate numbers before heading down to the water to check on us. He thanked us for saving him the effort to track us down on the water. He was glad to hear about our projects on the creek for the fishery and our educati...
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Smarter than a fifth grader, round 2
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Be the first to answer the following questions and receive a T-shirt or hat from PCT: What salmonid has the northernmost freshwater distribution? Where is it found? Who was the best known female fly fisher and author of the 19th century? What is the major structural difference between modern fly...
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Food For Thought
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I haved fished Putah for many, many years. Having experienced what an outstanding fishery Putah was in the past, I am saddened to see what it has become over the past few years. I realize that there are several members of this forum who can and have told the same story. There are many theories as to w...
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Trot lines
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Hello board its been a long time since my last post, but what i saw at the creek this past Sunday was quite disturbing. As I was heading to a spot that I usually start my day at I noticied something large and red submerged of the bank. As I got closer to the waters edge passing empty KFC bags an empty mason jar...
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How About A Fresh Idea To Help Lake Solano?
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I am primarily a kayak fish, but I also fly fish Putah. On occassion I like to paddle Lake Solano if not only to get outside and L.S. is close. I have a fish finder on my yak and have been really surprised by how much of a wasteland L.S. has become in terms of fish. Obviously the stocking is what held up the p...
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Why do you fish?
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I have been pondering this question recently. Why choose to go to a creek, river or lake with rod and reel in hand? Why not just take a pair of hiking shoes and a camera or maybe a pair of binoculars to observe the wildlife? Im currently formulating my own response but I would enjoy hearing others thought...
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A "typical redd"
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Attached is an example of a typical redd bed complete with fish. This photo was taken when the creek was in better shape than it is now.
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2011 New Years Resolution
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So what are your fishing resolutions for 2011? 1) Use less strike indicators 2) Fish more stillwaters 3) Snorkel rivers 4) Build a fly rod
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Education
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Im over the "redds" thread because its going no where and is completely unproductive at this point...and I know others are over it too. I wanted to start a new thread that focuses on ideas of how to approach and educate other fishermen while promoting the sport of fly fishing. Also feel free...
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So you think you're smarter than a fifth grader!
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Be the first to answer the following 10 questions and receive a PCT-branded gift. Only answers provided by sending me a private message will be considered (i.e., don't post them here). Rearrange the following letters into a word that means: 1) The study of inland waters milyologn 2) One of...
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11/17....FINALLY.
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Fished hard today and in the afternoon I finally landed a putah creek hog over 20 inches, Brian and I estimated this guy at a good 22 inches, Hmmmm, maybe a little bigger . I've hooked fish at least as big but never landed em. This guy took a #22 olive midge with a green glass bead head. Other then that fishin...
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Introduction and Question
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Hello All, I have been lurking these pages for a couple of years now and thought I should introduce myself. As a Winters native I have fished the creek all my life and pronounce it as Pu-tah not Pootah as I hav heard many of you say. I am not one to really post on forums but I will chime in from time to time. I...
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Gods Angry Man
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I just wanted to post under the "putah creek flyfishing report" because this is the heading that gets the majority of the traffic. You all should go the the "a little shameless promotion" and see the info on our very own James Haghns book about his dad. I just finished it a few wee...
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Good Bye guys, and good bye Putah
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I leave for Active duty with the USAF tomorrow so I just wanted to say good bye, I haven't met a lot of you but I def learned a lot from yall. I started Fly fishing after reading everything on this fourm, and bought my first fly rod from Bono and just recently caught my first trout with it. Again thanks everyo...
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