Putah Creek Fly Fishing

JL · JL

Been a while since I fished the creek.? Can't even remember the last time, actually.? Been busy with work, family, other hobbies, etc.? Got the bug a few weeks ago and offered to take a colleague out and give him a 'guided' trip on Putah.? We fished between 3 and the bridge (different spots) and although...

PeterT · PeterT

I rather imaging a boost like this would mess things up for a few days even if it's not an unfishable flow. Any info? Thanks, Peter T

bono · bono

I am considering selling a putah creek sampler assortment of flies to be available from this site. Maybe 12ea flies of patterns that are working for me,subject to change depending on the success of the flies. I just thought doing this might generate some income to help offset the cost of running this s...

SK60 · SK60

January marked the 1 year anniversary of the online survey and we wanted to share some of the results of your reporting during January 2008 to December 2008. 393 online report submissions were tabulated by Putah Creek Trout between January-December 2008. The vast majority of fish caught were Rainb...

brian clemens · brian clemens

i have been missing putah creek alot lately, now that the steelhead season is winding down, not gettin as many fish to hand, ill have one 1 day then 5 or 6 the next, when the average fish day was 10 a few weeks prior.?i have been trying to figure out where i want to start fishing again,?so thinking about gett...

underdogyaz · underdogyaz

ok...so..my life long fishing buddy and i have been fishing putah creek for well over 20 years..for the most part we were bait spinning reel nazis and im sure i will go back to the spin reel when i bring my neices or mom to the creek like i do every year...just for the simple fact that i want them to expeirien...

Coffeen · Coffeen

I went today on Friday and loved it... What are all of your stories about the show? -- Edited by Coffeen at 03:19, 2009-02-28

ONEWEIGHT · ONEWEIGHT

I've posted a scan of the Putah Creek Trout flyer that is out under the Putah Creek Trout sticky.? Take a look at it!! Bob

putahcreektrout · putahcreektrout

Forum Members: PCT needs help for a daily report on water clarity of the Creek for the rest of March. If you visit the creek and can do a brief post afterwards under this topic, that will be much appreciated. We are especially interested in how deep you can see into the water as we need 18"-24" o...

Packrat · Packrat

Not a big one but it works for me. You won't see me put a split shot any further up the line than 4 inches from the point fly. It tangles less and the fish are not bothered by it at all. I don't false cast very much but when you need to it makes it less likely to knot up.

Modesto Fly Fisher · Modesto Fly Fisher

Our club, the Stanislaus Fly Fishers of Modesto is ecstatic to report that over $12,000.00 was raised in our Fly Fishing Film Tour presentation which will benefit disabled veterans in our local area. All proceeds go to Rivers of Recovery. Thanks go to those that attended and gave generously in these...

grahler · grahler

Hi,? I am looking for opinions.? I am of the opinion that Putah is NOT what it was ten or 15 years ago and I am also of the opinion that it will continue to decline in the future.? I do not see easy solutions to too low flows in winter and excessive pressure and mud snails.? I think this fishery is one in decline...

live2fish888 · live2fish888

im thinking of hitting the creek this weekend. just seeing if anyone has been up there and caught anything since the rain? -- Edited by live2fish888 at 21:14, 2009-03-05

shon42073 · shon42073

Anyone been to the creek lately ? Hows the water clarity ? I'm itchin to get out somewhere this weekend. Haven't wet a line in over a week ! -- Edited by shon42073 at 18:06, 2009-03-05

grahler · grahler

I am a proponent of indicator nymphing.? Who/what started this undercurrent of hatred for indicators?? ?Now then I agree there is a time for one and a time not to use one.? I have talked to folks that seem to think using an indicator is not flyfishing.? I just don't know where this type of thought origina...

Modesto Fly Fisher · Modesto Fly Fisher

I know that this is the page for Putah Creek fishing report,?and because it's the most viewed topic, I decided to post it. Our local fly fishing club ( the Stanislaus Fly Fishers )?will be?hosting The 2009 Fly Fishing Film Tour in Modesto at the State Theatre this coming Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 PM. If...

jvento · jvento

I'm pretty sure that I have heard people talking about fly fishing at night for big fish, especially big browns. A)I thought you couldn't fish at night (maybe just in my home waters). Hmm, I do know that you can fish for catfish at night... B)How do you fly fish at night? Put a head lamp on and look for your f...

papaoak · papaoak

This tip should help with setting your hook while tight line nymphing.? I am not sure if?this?works so well indicator fishing.? I don't use an indicator.? When you are essentially pulling your line down stream with the current (into the direction the fish is facing) and you feel a hesitation, a bump,...

Packrat · Packrat

Anyone up for getting a group together and hitting the show one day and maybe grabbing a bite and a beer afterward? This year it's Feb 27, 28 and March 1

SK60 · SK60

Here's a non-important and uninteresting statistic for you. 27% of the posts on this site have been made by 3 people (you know who you are) 61% have been made by 25 posters (the Top 25) 76% have been made by 50 posters (the Fab 50) ?The remaining 821 members: 24% Conclusion: A fewof us?type too much

Tippit · Tippit

?So i hit the creek on Tuesday, got skunked but oh well. The water was very brown/muddy and I realized that I did not know how that changed the game when it comes to fly fishing for trout. I mean if I was at the river, I would have grabbed the nearest chartruse lure and taken it for a swim. Any thoughts/advice...

Ty · Ty

Any one been up since all the rain started?? I drive over the creek in davis every day and it looks like chocolate milk down here.

jimbodawson · jimbodawson

Fished Putah today for the first time ever.? It was uncrowded but tough.? Picked up lots of salad on nearly every drift.? Caught a few caddis cases and one 18 inch rainbow.? Fun.? I'm wondering if the water always this color?? I went upstream to see and was suprised that it was coming in green and murky fr...

Packrat · Packrat

Ditch the indicator! There was a great article in a past California Fly Fisher about direct contact nymphing. Basically high sticking without an indicator. The article states that no matter how well you think you are dead drifting, if you have an indicator tied on you are causing drag. You will learn...

stlhdr · stlhdr

Etiquette is probably the wrong word and I don't want to start any big deal threads with a bunch of controversy....BUT...I post on some other boards and I know others do as well. My question is like the old hotspotting question... I don't see anyone ever reporting on Putah, the LStan and maybe some othe...

papaoak · papaoak

Indicators?? I don't need no stinking indicator.? Just kidding.? 2/21/09 -- Edited by papaoak at 13:09, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 13:19, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 17:50, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 17:50, 2009-02-21

stlhdr · stlhdr

I made a lot of bad decisions yesterday... wanted to try the creek, but decided to wait and pair up with a pal and go with Mr Bonovich for a 1/2 day and get the lay of the land. I think that's probably a good decision. After deciding the creek was out I motored to the foothills and passed up Pardee for Amador.....

Packrat · Packrat

If you are using hooks size 18 and smaller and feel you are losing a lot of fish or are just not getting a good hook set, bend the hook at the gap either left or right to offset the point. This will give you a much better chance at a good hook set when the hooks have such a small gap. See the very simple illustrati...

ONEWEIGHT · ONEWEIGHT

I hadn't been to Putah since Thanksgiving weekend, so I ran up today and braved the elements, donning my new Putah Creek Trout hat that I got at the meeting last weekend. I was surprised that the flow was still so low, 50 CFS.? The water is low and very clear, even after the rain of the last couple of days.? T...

ez · ez

HAVENT WRITTEN IN AWHILE...SO HERE GOES..WAS AT THE PU. TUESDAY...NUTTIN..ALL DAY GUESS MY FORM WAS OUT OF SINK..ANYWAY WHATS GOING AT PAY & PARK #2....SOME KIND OF SOMETIN GOING ON THERE....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Friday 3/13/09 (Preview) Been a while since I fished the creek.? Can't even remember the last time, actually.? Been busy with work, family, other hobbies, etc.? Got the bug a few weeks ago and offered to take a colleague out and give him a 'guided' trip on Putah.? We fished between 3 and the bridge (different spots) and although...	JL	2	680	Mar 16, 2009 by JL
	Looks like a big flow increase today (Sat) . . . True? If so, any guesses why? (Preview) I rather imaging a boost like this would mess things up for a few days even if it's not an unfishable flow. Any info? Thanks, Peter T	PeterT	4	818	Mar 15, 2009 by fear no fish
	putah creek fly assemly ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am considering selling a putah creek sampler assortment of flies to be available from this site. Maybe 12ea flies of patterns that are working for me,subject to change depending on the success of the flies. I just thought doing this might generate some income to help offset the cost of running this s...	bono	32	2233	Mar 15, 2009 by fear no fish
	PCT Online Survey Summary (Preview) January marked the 1 year anniversary of the online survey and we wanted to share some of the results of your reporting during January 2008 to December 2008. 393 online report submissions were tabulated by Putah Creek Trout between January-December 2008. The vast majority of fish caught were Rainb...	SK60	4	749	Mar 14, 2009 by SK60
	Current Putah Creek water clarity (Preview) i have been missing putah creek alot lately, now that the steelhead season is winding down, not gettin as many fish to hand, ill have one 1 day then 5 or 6 the next, when the average fish day was 10 a few weeks prior.?i have been trying to figure out where i want to start fishing again,?so thinking about gett...	brian clemens	4	631	Mar 14, 2009 by Codym
	putah creek was dead until..... (Preview) ok...so..my life long fishing buddy and i have been fishing putah creek for well over 20 years..for the most part we were bait spinning reel nazis and im sure i will go back to the spin reel when i bring my neices or mom to the creek like i do every year...just for the simple fact that i want them to expeirien...	underdogyaz	15	1914	Mar 12, 2009 by Flounder
	Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show? (Preview) I went today on Friday and loved it... What are all of your stories about the show? -- Edited by Coffeen at 03:19, 2009-02-28	Coffeen	6	614	Mar 9, 2009 by Coffeen
	Putah Creek Trout Flyer (Preview) I've posted a scan of the Putah Creek Trout flyer that is out under the Putah Creek Trout sticky.? Take a look at it!! Bob	ONEWEIGHT	0	556	Mar 9, 2009 by ONEWEIGHT
	Help With Water Clarity Information (Preview) Forum Members: PCT needs help for a daily report on water clarity of the Creek for the rest of March. If you visit the creek and can do a brief post afterwards under this topic, that will be much appreciated. We are especially interested in how deep you can see into the water as we need 18"-24" o...	putahcreektrout	2	652	Mar 8, 2009 by putahcreektrout
	Nymphing Tip #5 (Preview) Not a big one but it works for me. You won't see me put a split shot any further up the line than 4 inches from the point fly. It tangles less and the fish are not bothered by it at all. I don't false cast very much but when you need to it makes it less likely to knot up.	Packrat	12	860	Mar 7, 2009 by frog
	The Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour, Modesto- final report (Preview) Our club, the Stanislaus Fly Fishers of Modesto is ecstatic to report that over $12,000.00 was raised in our Fly Fishing Film Tour presentation which will benefit disabled veterans in our local area. All proceeds go to Rivers of Recovery. Thanks go to those that attended and gave generously in these...	Modesto Fly Fisher	1	485	Mar 7, 2009 by Flying Dutchman
	Fishing destined for slow decline? (Preview) Hi,? I am looking for opinions.? I am of the opinion that Putah is NOT what it was ten or 15 years ago and I am also of the opinion that it will continue to decline in the future.? I do not see easy solutions to too low flows in winter and excessive pressure and mud snails.? I think this fishery is one in decline...	grahler	15	1385	Mar 6, 2009 by flyfishingjunkie
	how is it!?!? (Preview) im thinking of hitting the creek this weekend. just seeing if anyone has been up there and caught anything since the rain? -- Edited by live2fish888 at 21:14, 2009-03-05	live2fish888	2	568	Mar 6, 2009 by shon42073
	Is it fishable ? (Preview) Anyone been to the creek lately ? Hows the water clarity ? I'm itchin to get out somewhere this weekend. Haven't wet a line in over a week ! -- Edited by shon42073 at 18:06, 2009-03-05	shon42073	6	616	Mar 6, 2009 by Tippit
	Bobber fishing ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am a proponent of indicator nymphing.? Who/what started this undercurrent of hatred for indicators?? ?Now then I agree there is a time for one and a time not to use one.? I have talked to folks that seem to think using an indicator is not flyfishing.? I just don't know where this type of thought origina...	grahler	50	3066	Mar 4, 2009 by shon42073
	The Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour (Preview) I know that this is the page for Putah Creek fishing report,?and because it's the most viewed topic, I decided to post it. Our local fly fishing club ( the Stanislaus Fly Fishers )?will be?hosting The 2009 Fly Fishing Film Tour in Modesto at the State Theatre this coming Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 PM. If...	Modesto Fly Fisher	4	782	Mar 4, 2009 by bono
	Night Fishing? (Preview) I'm pretty sure that I have heard people talking about fly fishing at night for big fish, especially big browns. A)I thought you couldn't fish at night (maybe just in my home waters). Hmm, I do know that you can fish for catfish at night... B)How do you fly fish at night? Put a head lamp on and look for your f...	jvento	9	995	Mar 2, 2009 by live2fish888
	another nymphing tip (Preview) This tip should help with setting your hook while tight line nymphing.? I am not sure if?this?works so well indicator fishing.? I don't use an indicator.? When you are essentially pulling your line down stream with the current (into the direction the fish is facing) and you feel a hesitation, a bump,...	papaoak	27	3266	Mar 2, 2009 by fear no fish
	Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show (Preview) Anyone up for getting a group together and hitting the show one day and maybe grabbing a bite and a beer afterward? This year it's Feb 27, 28 and March 1	Packrat	23	1632	Mar 2, 2009 by RippenLips
	Statistics (Preview) Here's a non-important and uninteresting statistic for you. 27% of the posts on this site have been made by 3 people (you know who you are) 61% have been made by 25 posters (the Top 25) 76% have been made by 50 posters (the Fab 50) ?The remaining 821 members: 24% Conclusion: A fewof us?type too much	SK60	10	797	Feb 28, 2009 by brian clemens
	Muddy water fishing (Preview) ?So i hit the creek on Tuesday, got skunked but oh well. The water was very brown/muddy and I realized that I did not know how that changed the game when it comes to fly fishing for trout. I mean if I was at the river, I would have grabbed the nearest chartruse lure and taken it for a swim. Any thoughts/advice...	Tippit	4	745	Feb 28, 2009 by Tippit
	Putah report since 2/14? (Preview) Any one been up since all the rain started?? I drive over the creek in davis every day and it looks like chocolate milk down here.	Ty	7	988	Feb 26, 2009 by ChucktheDuck
	How normal is this? (Preview) Fished Putah today for the first time ever.? It was uncrowded but tough.? Picked up lots of salad on nearly every drift.? Caught a few caddis cases and one 18 inch rainbow.? Fun.? I'm wondering if the water always this color?? I went upstream to see and was suprised that it was coming in green and murky fr...	jimbodawson	1	600	Feb 26, 2009 by SK60
	Nymphing Tip #3 (Preview) Ditch the indicator! There was a great article in a past California Fly Fisher about direct contact nymphing. Basically high sticking without an indicator. The article states that no matter how well you think you are dead drifting, if you have an indicator tied on you are causing drag. You will learn...	Packrat	23	1545	Feb 25, 2009 by shon42073
	Board etiquette kind of question... (Preview) Etiquette is probably the wrong word and I don't want to start any big deal threads with a bunch of controversy....BUT...I post on some other boards and I know others do as well. My question is like the old hotspotting question... I don't see anyone ever reporting on Putah, the LStan and maybe some othe...	stlhdr	5	644	Feb 24, 2009 by stlhdr
	indicators? (Preview) Indicators?? I don't need no stinking indicator.? Just kidding.? 2/21/09 -- Edited by papaoak at 13:09, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 13:19, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 17:50, 2009-02-21 -- Edited by papaoak at 17:50, 2009-02-21	papaoak	1	581	Feb 22, 2009 by Flyin4:20
	wimped out...and paid the price... (Preview) I made a lot of bad decisions yesterday... wanted to try the creek, but decided to wait and pair up with a pal and go with Mr Bonovich for a 1/2 day and get the lay of the land. I think that's probably a good decision. After deciding the creek was out I motored to the foothills and passed up Pardee for Amador.....	stlhdr	10	1136	Feb 21, 2009 by stlhdr
	Nymphing Tip #2 (Preview) If you are using hooks size 18 and smaller and feel you are losing a lot of fish or are just not getting a good hook set, bend the hook at the gap either left or right to offset the point. This will give you a much better chance at a good hook set when the hooks have such a small gap. See the very simple illustrati...	Packrat	7	979	Feb 19, 2009 by Alpen Glow
	2/14 Creek report (Preview) I hadn't been to Putah since Thanksgiving weekend, so I ran up today and braved the elements, donning my new Putah Creek Trout hat that I got at the meeting last weekend. I was surprised that the flow was still so low, 50 CFS.? The water is low and very clear, even after the rain of the last couple of days.? T...	ONEWEIGHT	10	1057	Feb 19, 2009 by brian clemens
	#2 (Preview) HAVENT WRITTEN IN AWHILE...SO HERE GOES..WAS AT THE PU. TUESDAY...NUTTIN..ALL DAY GUESS MY FORM WAS OUT OF SINK..ANYWAY WHATS GOING AT PAY & PARK #2....SOME KIND OF SOMETIN GOING ON THERE....	ez	2	806	Feb 15, 2009 by ez
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