Putah Creek Fly Fishing

pauly26 · pauly26

Headed out to the Creek tomorrow for the first time in over a year. Anyone planning on being on the water tomorrow. I would love to pick some of your guys brains while on the water. PR

Steve Ekstrom · Steve Ekstrom

I got out to the creek this afternoon for the first time in many, many months. I'm 14 weeks post hip replacement surgery and finally felt it was OK to walk on uneven and underwater surfaces. For the last several months I've been "fishing" vicariously by reading all the posts. I picked up some...

Black Cloud · Black Cloud

Hello board, I live in Benicia and have fished Putah for eight years. Ive followed the board for quite a while and found it to be informational and entertaining. I know Greg and Matt and have probably met some of you on the creek.? I'll be there on the?17th and look forward to meeting you regulars.???? Ja...

New forum member and new to Putah Creek · FlyMonkey

Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rick, I've been fly fishing for many years, but have never been to Putah Creek. I usually head to one of the Stanislaus or Tuolumne Forks, however, I'm interested in trying something new. I've been reading here and there on this forum for a wh...

throwinmetal · throwinmetal

Finally got one. my first trout on a fly. I snuck out the house spent almost 4 hours trying to get some trout in one little old hole near the bridge. Actually I was casting around almost 360 degrees but that one hole kept my attention. I saw a bunch of medium sized rainbows in feeding mode and I could not get t...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well no dunks in the water today. no lost fly boxes. it was just me and my old boss out there today. taught him the ropes and told him have fun. fish jumpin and surfacing everywhere. couldnt really pin-point what they was eating. had my boss on a wooly bugger for a lil while. i have a parachute adams size 16 o...

chemdoc · chemdoc

Yes, the spelling error was intentional, as I was referring to folks fishing with bait, not actual insects.? Concord Bob and I met up Friday morning, as we do every couple of weeks, and decided to fish the bridge area for a change.? With the low flows, I switched to using a caddis dry as an indicator with a...

101fish · 101fish

Fished for about an hour in the afternoon, swinging scuplin patterns. Missed one nice one and landed one about 18' or so. Thinking about heading out early tomorrow before class. If anyone wants to meet me out there, pm me.

JT · JT

I snuck out after lab today for some evening fishing.? I got on the water a little after 5:00.? There weren't too many people out there which was nice, so?I was able to fish a couple of holes that I haven't fished in a while.? I can't believe how low the water is.? I could barely get a drift in water that I coul...

brian clemens · brian clemens

yes i also lost a fly box yesterday as well as breaking 1/2" off my bottom half of my rod.?if someone does find that black case, please let me know, there are about 4 flies that were just thrown in there and they still have some tippet material still attached to them, all similar flies are placed toge...

throwinmetal · throwinmetal

Was there in the afternoon for a skunk near the bridge. It possibly could be just on me, the beginner cause i saw lots of fish and other fishermen catching. I tried both nymphs and dries and only had the fish following the dry fly - a moth-looking small fly. anyways it was good to be out, its nice weather, ni...

JT · JT

I ran out to the creek last night just before dark.? I got out of lab late, but after a?long day of school, I needed a break.? I?started fishing about 6:15PM, so I got about?30 minutes?of fishing in.? The water is crazy low (46cfs)!? I still found a?couple of?willing fish, though.? The biggest fish?lan...

Lahontan · Lahontan

Got out for a couple hours today.? Arrived up from #3 about 2pm. Water is still dropping.? It's surreal to see the "subsurface" features of this creek become visible. First time for me. What were long slow draws back in August, are turning into "martian pocket water" bordered b...

Lahontan · Lahontan

Hey all.... Is there much "o.mykiss"?going on?downstream of? lake solano? Just curious... Ed.?

Emerger · Emerger

I'm new to the board and have a question regarding the "emerger swing" that so many of you have mentioned in past posts to be so effective while fishing putah creek. And since I plan to fish the creek this weekend I was hoping that you could help clarify some questions for me. I've searched aro...

Lahontan · Lahontan

Ok ... let me come clean! I had a religious experience about 9 years ago, on Prosser Creek in Tahoe. I was a hack fisherman.? My family was spending the week with the family of one of my wife's coworker's.? The husband, an avid outdoorsman, invited me to go fly fishing with him. I said heck ya!? He loaned me...

WT · WT

Having never fished Putah in the winter, I was wondering if you still needed shot with these low flows to get your flies down to where the fish are.? I am heading out Thursday and wanted to ask.? Thanks.

youngtalent29 · youngtalent29

Im new to this site. I used to fish the lower part of the river near the bridge for about 7 years when I was younger. I took a pretty long break from fly fishing. I was wondering what length of a rod would be good up in the creek? I have a 9' but I think that may be too long for that section.

frog · frog

Does anyone know the regulations about fishing as you approach the dam?? I was there a few weeks ago in my float tube and I often fish the area between the overanging power line and as close as where the chain-link fence can be seen on the opposite side where I'm sure it says NO TRESSPASSING.? A couple of gu...

Waters · Waters

I stopped coming home from Sacramento yesterday at Putah Creek.? First time that I ever fished the creek. I was pleasantly surprised.? However, I did nowhere near as well as those of you posting on this board.?I did stick one big fish and then caught two smaller fish.?? It is a tough wade.? I missed the r...

brian clemens · brian clemens

thanks again captain, need some assistance, just put seam sealer all over my seams on my waders, waders are a lil stiffer now that the sealer is on. the one question i do have, is what is the best way to store my neoprenes after a long day on the water. i hear make a pvc rack that holds them upside down, air dry...

brian clemens · brian clemens

was on the water today with eric and shaun. did good 90% were planters but was a blast. a lot of people out there today. anyways i have never in my life of fishing have seen so many snails in my life. the inside of my shoes was caked with them and my waders as well. so fyi the nzms are out in force so take care of yo...

spining rod with flies · spining rod with flies

Well, hello everyone. i been fishing the creek against the dam (WATCH OUT FOR THE RESORT POLICE HAHA) with this rain on glu bugs(red). I got two natruals about 15 inches, and 3 ugly looking stockies. the size of the stock trout were good size but very thin, and bad color. c u in the water.

greg · greg

Was thinking of getting on the Putah at 7:00 am Sat morning. How does the sunrise activity compare to dusk on the Putah? I drive up from San Fran and can get there any time on the weekend. Also, since I am new to the Putah Creek, what good fly shop is there for any last minute supplies, Putah bugs etc...?

Otter · Otter

Name this bug.? The fish are chasing caddis in various spots along the creek.? The fly is a size 14 poohpah.? Hares ears in large sizes are also working.?? The trick is to swing the flies at the end of drift or to twitch the flies in the drift.? Saw mykissman on the creek?on tuesday.? I was wondering about y...

yellowlab · yellowlab

I am in town for the weekend and planning on fishing the tailwater section close to Monticello.? Looks like the flows are low, 46 cfs.? How close can one get to the damn if I was to park at the Canyon Creek Resorts parking lot near Cold Creek?? Any ideas of choice of flies to fish?? Any help from the members w...

WT · WT

In another thread the topic of fish morality came up along with the stress levels of fish, and proper catching and releasing.? I am by no means a expert on the proper way to release fish, and in an effort to help as many fish as possilbe to survive, what do you folks think is the best way to play, land, and rel...

opdinnerout · opdinnerout

Hello all, I made it to the creek around 7:30, fished?til noon. Thanks to the posts I have read in the last few weeks I fished a #16 Prince and a few different?BWO patterns #18-#22. Landed 11 fish, lost 2 others, all were around 12-16" and one big fat fish that measured 19". All in all I had a lot o...

TMS · TMS

It's been awhile since I posted, but I've been following the reports. I haven't been to the Creek since early Spring, but I enjoy the late Fall/Winter months because of the low flows. Based on the reports wading must be pretty good? I'm hoping to loose a few flies and catch a few fish within the next few da...

ez · ez

?? hey guys been gone for a while!!!! hows the fishing been...saw pics of the rattler arent they gone in this type of weather.might be heading out ther monday a.m. im to good at this fly fishing but you would think with all the stuff i got? that i been fishing for 30 years. any way whats hot and whats not

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fishing on Friday (Preview) Headed out to the Creek tomorrow for the first time in over a year. Anyone planning on being on the water tomorrow. I would love to pick some of your guys brains while on the water. PR	pauly26	2	656	Nov 2, 2007 by Shark Diver
	October 31 (Preview) I got out to the creek this afternoon for the first time in many, many months. I'm 14 weeks post hip replacement surgery and finally felt it was OK to walk on uneven and underwater surfaces. For the last several months I've been "fishing" vicariously by reading all the posts. I picked up some...	Steve Ekstrom	8	815	Nov 1, 2007 by Mike Markwith
	Another new guy (Preview) Hello board, I live in Benicia and have fished Putah for eight years. Ive followed the board for quite a while and found it to be informational and entertaining. I know Greg and Matt and have probably met some of you on the creek.? I'll be there on the?17th and look forward to meeting you regulars.???? Ja...	Black Cloud	8	671	Nov 1, 2007 by cole
	New forum member and new to Putah Creek (Preview) Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rick, I've been fly fishing for many years, but have never been to Putah Creek. I usually head to one of the Stanislaus or Tuolumne Forks, however, I'm interested in trying something new. I've been reading here and there on this forum for a wh...	FlyMonkey	5	823	Nov 1, 2007 by Matt R
	first one (Preview) Finally got one. my first trout on a fly. I snuck out the house spent almost 4 hours trying to get some trout in one little old hole near the bridge. Actually I was casting around almost 360 degrees but that one hole kept my attention. I saw a bunch of medium sized rainbows in feeding mode and I could not get t...	throwinmetal	12	789	Oct 31, 2007 by Nohackle
	Tuesday 10-30 (Preview) well no dunks in the water today. no lost fly boxes. it was just me and my old boss out there today. taught him the ropes and told him have fun. fish jumpin and surfacing everywhere. couldnt really pin-point what they was eating. had my boss on a wooly bugger for a lil while. i have a parachute adams size 16 o...	brian clemens	1	625	Oct 30, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	Huge Baitus Hatch!! (Preview) Yes, the spelling error was intentional, as I was referring to folks fishing with bait, not actual insects.? Concord Bob and I met up Friday morning, as we do every couple of weeks, and decided to fish the bridge area for a change.? With the low flows, I switched to using a caddis dry as an indicator with a...	chemdoc	18	959	Oct 30, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	Sunday, Oct 28 (Preview) Fished for about an hour in the afternoon, swinging scuplin patterns. Missed one nice one and landed one about 18' or so. Thinking about heading out early tomorrow before class. If anyone wants to meet me out there, pm me.	101fish	0	412	Oct 29, 2007 by 101fish
	24 Oct 2007 (Preview) I snuck out after lab today for some evening fishing.? I got on the water a little after 5:00.? There weren't too many people out there which was nice, so?I was able to fish a couple of holes that I haven't fished in a while.? I can't believe how low the water is.? I could barely get a drift in water that I coul...	JT	8	782	Oct 27, 2007 by JT
	Lost fly Box around the bridge area (Preview) yes i also lost a fly box yesterday as well as breaking 1/2" off my bottom half of my rod.?if someone does find that black case, please let me know, there are about 4 flies that were just thrown in there and they still have some tippet material still attached to them, all similar flies are placed toge...	brian clemens	12	851	Oct 26, 2007 by shon42073
	Oct 20 saturday (Preview) Was there in the afternoon for a skunk near the bridge. It possibly could be just on me, the beginner cause i saw lots of fish and other fishermen catching. I tried both nymphs and dries and only had the fish following the dry fly - a moth-looking small fly. anyways it was good to be out, its nice weather, ni...	throwinmetal	20	1097	Oct 26, 2007 by JT
	17 Oct 2007 (Preview) I ran out to the creek last night just before dark.? I got out of lab late, but after a?long day of school, I needed a break.? I?started fishing about 6:15PM, so I got about?30 minutes?of fishing in.? The water is crazy low (46cfs)!? I still found a?couple of?willing fish, though.? The biggest fish?lan...	JT	23	1218	Oct 25, 2007 by dtp916
	Tues. Oct 23 ... things are changing ... (Preview) Got out for a couple hours today.? Arrived up from #3 about 2pm. Water is still dropping.? It's surreal to see the "subsurface" features of this creek become visible. First time for me. What were long slow draws back in August, are turning into "martian pocket water" bordered b...	Lahontan	10	841	Oct 24, 2007 by JT
	downstream of lake solano? (Preview) Hey all.... Is there much "o.mykiss"?going on?downstream of? lake solano? Just curious... Ed.?	Lahontan	3	689	Oct 24, 2007 by Lahontan
	Emerger Swing (Preview) I'm new to the board and have a question regarding the "emerger swing" that so many of you have mentioned in past posts to be so effective while fishing putah creek. And since I plan to fish the creek this weekend I was hoping that you could help clarify some questions for me. I've searched aro...	Emerger	6	859	Oct 24, 2007 by Matt R
	What's the deal with Prince Nymph's? The Rodney Dangerfield of Fly Fishing? (Preview) Ok ... let me come clean! I had a religious experience about 9 years ago, on Prosser Creek in Tahoe. I was a hack fisherman.? My family was spending the week with the family of one of my wife's coworker's.? The husband, an avid outdoorsman, invited me to go fly fishing with him. I said heck ya!? He loaned me...	Lahontan	24	1216	Oct 24, 2007 by dtp916
	Winter Fishing (Preview) Having never fished Putah in the winter, I was wondering if you still needed shot with these low flows to get your flies down to where the fish are.? I am heading out Thursday and wanted to ask.? Thanks.	WT	6	628	Oct 24, 2007 by WT
	Rod Length (Preview) Im new to this site. I used to fish the lower part of the river near the bridge for about 7 years when I was younger. I took a pretty long break from fly fishing. I was wondering what length of a rod would be good up in the creek? I have a 9' but I think that may be too long for that section.	youngtalent29	27	1255	Oct 24, 2007 by dtp916
	Regulations about fishing near the dam. (Preview) Does anyone know the regulations about fishing as you approach the dam?? I was there a few weeks ago in my float tube and I often fish the area between the overanging power line and as close as where the chain-link fence can be seen on the opposite side where I'm sure it says NO TRESSPASSING.? A couple of gu...	frog	7	1004	Oct 23, 2007 by Lahontan
	First time fishing Putah (Preview) I stopped coming home from Sacramento yesterday at Putah Creek.? First time that I ever fished the creek. I was pleasantly surprised.? However, I did nowhere near as well as those of you posting on this board.?I did stick one big fish and then caught two smaller fish.?? It is a tough wade.? I missed the r...	Waters	7	1030	Oct 22, 2007 by Waters
	question about my waders (Preview) thanks again captain, need some assistance, just put seam sealer all over my seams on my waders, waders are a lil stiffer now that the sealer is on. the one question i do have, is what is the best way to store my neoprenes after a long day on the water. i hear make a pvc rack that holds them upside down, air dry...	brian clemens	19	1183	Oct 21, 2007 by dtp916
	NZMS (Preview) was on the water today with eric and shaun. did good 90% were planters but was a blast. a lot of people out there today. anyways i have never in my life of fishing have seen so many snails in my life. the inside of my shoes was caked with them and my waders as well. so fyi the nzms are out in force so take care of yo...	brian clemens	7	1030	Oct 21, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	FISHING IN THE RAIN !! (Preview) Well, hello everyone. i been fishing the creek against the dam (WATCH OUT FOR THE RESORT POLICE HAHA) with this rain on glu bugs(red). I got two natruals about 15 inches, and 3 ugly looking stockies. the size of the stock trout were good size but very thin, and bad color. c u in the water.	spining rod with flies	7	1320	Oct 21, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	Fishing in early morning (Preview) Was thinking of getting on the Putah at 7:00 am Sat morning. How does the sunrise activity compare to dusk on the Putah? I drive up from San Fran and can get there any time on the weekend. Also, since I am new to the Putah Creek, what good fly shop is there for any last minute supplies, Putah bugs etc...?	greg	8	856	Oct 21, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	Name that bug (Preview) Name this bug.? The fish are chasing caddis in various spots along the creek.? The fly is a size 14 poohpah.? Hares ears in large sizes are also working.?? The trick is to swing the flies at the end of drift or to twitch the flies in the drift.? Saw mykissman on the creek?on tuesday.? I was wondering about y...	Otter	4	716	Oct 21, 2007 by dtp916
	Fishing On Sunday Oct. 21st...any help would be appreciated (Preview) I am in town for the weekend and planning on fishing the tailwater section close to Monticello.? Looks like the flows are low, 46 cfs.? How close can one get to the damn if I was to park at the Canyon Creek Resorts parking lot near Cold Creek?? Any ideas of choice of flies to fish?? Any help from the members w...	yellowlab	2	583	Oct 19, 2007 by JT
	fish morality (Preview) In another thread the topic of fish morality came up along with the stress levels of fish, and proper catching and releasing.? I am by no means a expert on the proper way to release fish, and in an effort to help as many fish as possilbe to survive, what do you folks think is the best way to play, land, and rel...	WT	15	864	Oct 17, 2007 by cole
	Mon Oct 15 (Preview) Hello all, I made it to the creek around 7:30, fished?til noon. Thanks to the posts I have read in the last few weeks I fished a #16 Prince and a few different?BWO patterns #18-#22. Landed 11 fish, lost 2 others, all were around 12-16" and one big fat fish that measured 19". All in all I had a lot o...	opdinnerout	3	722	Oct 17, 2007 by JL
	Time to get wet... (Preview) It's been awhile since I posted, but I've been following the reports. I haven't been to the Creek since early Spring, but I enjoy the late Fall/Winter months because of the low flows. Based on the reports wading must be pretty good? I'm hoping to loose a few flies and catch a few fish within the next few da...	TMS	0	376	Oct 17, 2007 by TMS
	uuu guys (Preview) ?? hey guys been gone for a while!!!! hows the fishing been...saw pics of the rattler arent they gone in this type of weather.might be heading out ther monday a.m. im to good at this fly fishing but you would think with all the stuff i got? that i been fishing for 30 years. any way whats hot and whats not	ez	27	1325	Oct 17, 2007 by bono
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