Putah Creek Fly Fishing

Otter · Otter

On Saturday I was fishing on the far side of the creek and thought I was seeing double.? I hooked a fat fish and almost had the fish to net but he decided that he would hold in the current.? I was watching the fish in the clear water and there was an almost identical image in the current.? Both fish were 18 to 20...

bigjohn · bigjohn

Greetings, It has been a while since I've posted but I have been jealously reading about all the activity at Putah Creek. This last Saturday I had a chance to get up there (coming from San Jose). Boy did I miss this place, it being the place I first caught a fish on a fly, a thrill I will never forget. Anyway,...

Lahontan · Lahontan

Hey All.... I've been lurking about the board since late August.? You are one hilarious crew!? Been tempted to post, but kind of held myself quiet out of respect, and not sure what I could contribute. A big public shout out THANKS to you all for being so entertaining and helpful. I was feeling Brian's pa...

jcombs · jcombs

I am currently using a 4x leader with 5x tippet and I have been breaking fish off at the knot that connects my leader to my tippet. I recently switched from a double surgeon's knot to an orvis knot to make this connection stronger. However, I am wondering if I can buy a higher quality tippet to make this con...

jcombs · jcombs

Caught three small native bows this afternoon in 2 hours of fishing. One came on a size 16 pt and the other 2 on a size 18 pt. Only one long distance release. Overall, it was a great time at Putah creek. -- Edited by jcombs at 20:56, 2007-10-05

jcombs · jcombs

I am currently using a foam indicator. However, I am having troubling netting fish because the indicator will not slide through the guides. How do you guys get around this problem?

Packrat · Packrat

I saw a post by Bono in another thread where he mentions talking to DFG about designating Putah as a wild trout fishery. Making Putah a wild trout fishery would be a great idea. The only problem with that is since it's so close to an urban area there had better be some DFG enforcement on the regs., like a f...

mx19 · mx19

Worked the creek from mid day till evening.I wanted to fish a spot so bad I broke my rod down and crawled under the bushes and made a tunnel about 25 ft long...I have fished it before but the flows were always a lot lower and I was able to wade to it.I new if I could get to it at a higher flow it would be epic.That i...

Shark Diver · Shark Diver

Man, what a Tuesday I had on the creek. Normally I wait until late October and sight fish the bigguns who are milling around on the low flows. You gotta present to these guys just right or they just brush you off. I took some solid advice and went south of #5 and followed the river down to two sections of rive...

JL · JL

So, while Brian was busy breaking his new rod, I was busy setting?a new personal record for hooked fish, every single one a native, most between 10 and 17 inches, and countless - I mean countless hooked and lost PIGs.? I hooked a PIG that was so strong, the hook melted from the friction as it sped down stre...

JT · JT

I fished the creek this afternoon with Brian Clemens.? He was making me look bad when we started.? It was like I couldn't remember how to get a hit.? That was until I landed a FAT 19"er.? I got him on a drowned bwo pattern I've been working on.? I?hooked two fish that?were 20+".? They both broke...

brian clemens · brian clemens

i bet that title really gotcha wondering huh, and considering most of you know i had a great day on thursday with jt and i just got some new equipment, you figured?lets see what the?rookie got.?well the only thing epic about it is that on the third roll cast 5th of the morning SNAP, yup thats right broke th...

Shark Diver · Shark Diver

Howdy all, I am dropping by tomorrow for the day and wanted some good intel on where to fish. Usually in the winter I do not drop much past the bridge, sometimes about a mile past. Anyone have a good thought for fishing in late summer. Deep pools, close to the dam, the bridge? Thanks for the intel, makes the...

brian clemens · brian clemens

just wondering how do i go about using the bwo cdc emerger, it looks like thats what would work great in the morning time on putah, just tryin to up my chances in the morning its really slow for me until about 10 am, so whats good to use in the morning, and how do i use the emerger, thanks guys

Packrat · Packrat

Made it to the creek by 8:00 and started at #5. Had a nice fish on right off the bat on the second or third cast. It was about 14 inches and a wild fish. Hooked but did not land another from the same run a few casts later, same size possibly a little smaller. Moved up stream a little and caught another smaller pl...

flygirl1 · flygirl1

Had a good day yesterday with about 16 on and 9 landed...one 20 incher. Found three nice flies in one of the bushes by the creek...added them to my collection. Flow is getting lower which makes it so much easier for a smaller person like me to wade. Thank you Matt R for the dry fly lesson. I defintely need to...

deaddrift · deaddrift

ever think of starting some kind of club for all these nice people that are locals to get together and make friendships and fish the creek was just thinking this as I read your forum tonight maybe everyone should share their 2 cents like I said just a thought deaddrift

ChucktheDuck · ChucktheDuck

I made it out to the creek at about 6pm after work today.? Did a little streamer fishing around access 5 with no luck, but I was mostly just poking around and exploring.? Around sundown I began to notice some duns on the surface so I broke out my dip net an started taking a closer look.? I was surprised by the...

SCM · SCM

How do you differentiate?subtle takes?from your weight simply dragging on the bottom?? I fished the Creek yesterday with marginal success; one fish to hand, and several hard hits felt on the rod.??Throughout the day?I watched my indicator bounce and dive quite a bit, but I passed?these movements...

JL · JL

Got to the creek about 3:30 PM in my new favorite spot. No one else was in sight, which was cool by me, though I do look forward to fishing with my fellow posters some day. Tied on a #16 Pheasant tail and a black midge dropper. First cast, first fish, a native, who after 3 jumps (so awesome to see fish like that...

mx19 · mx19

everyone keeps asking me about me secrets for fishing in the rain...I cant answer all the PM's so here we go everyone....its all about color and drift speed....what ever the go to flys are I?match them in black. all black no gold or silver wire no flash backs.I black them all the way out ..I have them made...

Packrat · Packrat

I know it should be in the sale section but it doesn't look like there's much activity there. I have 2 rods for sale $40 each. Both are Cortland CL graphite 8 foot 6 inch rods. One is rated for 5/6 lines and the other is for 6/7 lines. Both are in slightly used but in "brand new" condition. Great be...

TJC · TJC

Was fishing this Friday afternoon in fast water with a 71/2 4wt at #5.? Caught a little brookie minutes before.? Kept fishing and thought I snagged until the fish jumped up to eye level with the classic markings of a Brook.? It looked like about 9 inches.? Powerful little guy shook out the hook like a tar...

mx19 · mx19

Went to the creek to make sure all the fish were still hungry..First thing I found was a friend in the parking area...headed down to the water and found 14 fish that enjoyed the artificial buffet I prepared for them...Then cruised over to #5 and found a few more hungry takers...I had one more spot I wante...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well thought it wasn gonna be to bad, check the weather at 5 am, on tv and on the net, well i guess carson will have to wait until next thursday, so went to nimbus to floss for some salmon, and the rain kept coming, so figured i come home and play some video games, hahahaha

Packrat · Packrat

I'm thinking of heading out Sunday morning, I'd be on the creek by 8:00 or so. I'm in a blue dodge quab cab and wear a straw cowboy fishing hat. If you see me come say hello. I'll probably start out at #5 Packrat (Rich)

LilWhippersnapper · LilWhippersnapper

Hi guys, it looks like it might rain on saturday, do you think that will hurt the fishing at all. I never fished a river or stream while it was raining, only a lake, and it usually doesn't hurt the fishing too bad, but I'm talking Amador here...lol. Also, I'm gonna get an early start at Putah on saturday, li...

KHB · KHB

I have noticed that the flows have been trending downward.? If memory serves me it is still a little early for them to really start cutting the flows for the winter. However my memory does not "serve me" as well as it used to. So my question is this.? Are we at the beginning of the downward trend...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well my bday is on the 18th have to work, but i am taking the 20th off to go fish carson river, and the 22nd to do who knows what, maybe do a lil salmon fishing that day, well anyways do the carson on the 20th, just seeing if anyone is available and that would like to join me, if so just shoot me a pm, or post thanks...

brian clemens · brian clemens

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0967_f.html it might be a crazy day, but as far as opinions go, would it still be worth it for me to go up there and fish, being that it may be in the mid 50s few showers, and possible snow in the am times, and if it will be any advise as far as fishing, should i go?dee...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Double Vision (Preview) On Saturday I was fishing on the far side of the creek and thought I was seeing double.? I hooked a fat fish and almost had the fish to net but he decided that he would hold in the current.? I was watching the fish in the clear water and there was an almost identical image in the current.? Both fish were 18 to 20...	Otter	21	1196	Oct 7, 2007 by shon42073
	Last Saturday 09/29 (Preview) Greetings, It has been a while since I've posted but I have been jealously reading about all the activity at Putah Creek. This last Saturday I had a chance to get up there (coming from San Jose). Boy did I miss this place, it being the place I first caught a fish on a fly, a thrill I will never forget. Anyway,...	bigjohn	7	1174	Oct 7, 2007 by LilWhippersnapper
	Sat, Oct 6 , Do Trout Laugh? (Preview) Hey All.... I've been lurking about the board since late August.? You are one hilarious crew!? Been tempted to post, but kind of held myself quiet out of respect, and not sure what I could contribute. A big public shout out THANKS to you all for being so entertaining and helpful. I was feeling Brian's pa...	Lahontan	4	1053	Oct 7, 2007 by brian clemens
	Problems with tippet breakage ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am currently using a 4x leader with 5x tippet and I have been breaking fish off at the knot that connects my leader to my tippet. I recently switched from a double surgeon's knot to an orvis knot to make this connection stronger. However, I am wondering if I can buy a higher quality tippet to make this con...	jcombs	31	2807	Oct 6, 2007 by bono
	October 5th (Preview) Caught three small native bows this afternoon in 2 hours of fishing. One came on a size 16 pt and the other 2 on a size 18 pt. Only one long distance release. Overall, it was a great time at Putah creek. -- Edited by jcombs at 20:56, 2007-10-05	jcombs	2	442	Oct 5, 2007 by jcombs
	Indicator Woes (Preview) I am currently using a foam indicator. However, I am having troubling netting fish because the indicator will not slide through the guides. How do you guys get around this problem?	jcombs	9	876	Oct 5, 2007 by Nohackle
	Topic of a wild trout fishery on Putah (Preview) I saw a post by Bono in another thread where he mentions talking to DFG about designating Putah as a wild trout fishery. Making Putah a wild trout fishery would be a great idea. The only problem with that is since it's so close to an urban area there had better be some DFG enforcement on the regs., like a f...	Packrat	12	980	Oct 4, 2007 by Otter
	monday oct 1st reports "epic" (Preview) Worked the creek from mid day till evening.I wanted to fish a spot so bad I broke my rod down and crawled under the bushes and made a tunnel about 25 ft long...I have fished it before but the flows were always a lot lower and I was able to wade to it.I new if I could get to it at a higher flow it would be epic.That i...	mx19	10	1266	Oct 3, 2007 by mx19
	When it's good... (Preview) Man, what a Tuesday I had on the creek. Normally I wait until late October and sight fish the bigguns who are milling around on the low flows. You gotta present to these guys just right or they just brush you off. I took some solid advice and went south of #5 and followed the river down to two sections of rive...	Shark Diver	3	748	Oct 3, 2007 by brian clemens
	Sunday the 30th - it was an epic morning part deux (Preview) So, while Brian was busy breaking his new rod, I was busy setting?a new personal record for hooked fish, every single one a native, most between 10 and 17 inches, and countless - I mean countless hooked and lost PIGs.? I hooked a PIG that was so strong, the hook melted from the friction as it sped down stre...	JL	14	1021	Oct 2, 2007 by WytEurp
	Thursday, 27 Sep 2007 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I fished the creek this afternoon with Brian Clemens.? He was making me look bad when we started.? It was like I couldn't remember how to get a hit.? That was until I landed a FAT 19"er.? I got him on a drowned bwo pattern I've been working on.? I?hooked two fish that?were 20+".? They both broke...	JT	32	1727	Oct 2, 2007 by brian clemens
	Sunday 30 Sept it was an epic morning (Preview) i bet that title really gotcha wondering huh, and considering most of you know i had a great day on thursday with jt and i just got some new equipment, you figured?lets see what the?rookie got.?well the only thing epic about it is that on the third roll cast 5th of the morning SNAP, yup thats right broke th...	brian clemens	18	1083	Oct 2, 2007 by JT
	Suggestions-where to and what for tomorrow (Preview) Howdy all, I am dropping by tomorrow for the day and wanted some good intel on where to fish. Usually in the winter I do not drop much past the bridge, sometimes about a mile past. Anyone have a good thought for fishing in late summer. Deep pools, close to the dam, the bridge? Thanks for the intel, makes the...	Shark Diver	5	681	Oct 1, 2007 by Shark Diver
	question on using a fly (Preview) just wondering how do i go about using the bwo cdc emerger, it looks like thats what would work great in the morning time on putah, just tryin to up my chances in the morning its really slow for me until about 10 am, so whats good to use in the morning, and how do i use the emerger, thanks guys	brian clemens	1	612	Oct 1, 2007 by Packrat
	Sunday the 23rd report (Preview) Made it to the creek by 8:00 and started at #5. Had a nice fish on right off the bat on the second or third cast. It was about 14 inches and a wild fish. Hooked but did not land another from the same run a few casts later, same size possibly a little smaller. Moved up stream a little and caught another smaller pl...	Packrat	14	1155	Sep 28, 2007 by shon42073
	Wed 9/26 (Preview) Had a good day yesterday with about 16 on and 9 landed...one 20 incher. Found three nice flies in one of the bushes by the creek...added them to my collection. Flow is getting lower which makes it so much easier for a smaller person like me to wade. Thank you Matt R for the dry fly lesson. I defintely need to...	flygirl1	4	679	Sep 28, 2007 by Matt R
	bono,just a thought ( 1 2 ) (Preview) ever think of starting some kind of club for all these nice people that are locals to get together and make friendships and fish the creek was just thinking this as I read your forum tonight maybe everyone should share their 2 cents like I said just a thought deaddrift	deaddrift	50	2963	Sep 25, 2007 by brian clemens
	Entomology ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I made it out to the creek at about 6pm after work today.? Did a little streamer fishing around access 5 with no luck, but I was mostly just poking around and exploring.? Around sundown I began to notice some duns on the surface so I broke out my dip net an started taking a closer look.? I was surprised by the...	ChucktheDuck	34	2267	Sep 24, 2007 by Matt
	Detecting Subtle Strikes While Nymphing (Preview) How do you differentiate?subtle takes?from your weight simply dragging on the bottom?? I fished the Creek yesterday with marginal success; one fish to hand, and several hard hits felt on the rod.??Throughout the day?I watched my indicator bounce and dive quite a bit, but I passed?these movements...	SCM	13	2281	Sep 24, 2007 by shon42073
	Sun 16th, afternoon to remember! (Preview) Got to the creek about 3:30 PM in my new favorite spot. No one else was in sight, which was cool by me, though I do look forward to fishing with my fellow posters some day. Tied on a #16 Pheasant tail and a black midge dropper. First cast, first fish, a native, who after 3 jumps (so awesome to see fish like that...	JL	26	1218	Sep 23, 2007 by JT
	rain secrets (Preview) everyone keeps asking me about me secrets for fishing in the rain...I cant answer all the PM's so here we go everyone....its all about color and drift speed....what ever the go to flys are I?match them in black. all black no gold or silver wire no flash backs.I black them all the way out ..I have them made...	mx19	5	763	Sep 22, 2007 by JT
	Anyone need a quality rod cheap?? (Preview) I know it should be in the sale section but it doesn't look like there's much activity there. I have 2 rods for sale $40 each. Both are Cortland CL graphite 8 foot 6 inch rods. One is rated for 5/6 lines and the other is for 6/7 lines. Both are in slightly used but in "brand new" condition. Great be...	Packrat	0	522	Sep 22, 2007 by Packrat
	How big to Brook Trout get? (Preview) Was fishing this Friday afternoon in fast water with a 71/2 4wt at #5.? Caught a little brookie minutes before.? Kept fishing and thought I snagged until the fish jumped up to eye level with the classic markings of a Brook.? It looked like about 9 inches.? Powerful little guy shook out the hook like a tar...	TJC	7	1787	Sep 22, 2007 by brian clemens
	my new favorite # is six (Preview) Went to the creek to make sure all the fish were still hungry..First thing I found was a friend in the parking area...headed down to the water and found 14 fish that enjoyed the artificial buffet I prepared for them...Then cruised over to #5 and found a few more hungry takers...I had one more spot I wante...	mx19	7	1274	Sep 21, 2007 by Nohackle
	todays carson trip, baaah humbug (Preview) well thought it wasn gonna be to bad, check the weather at 5 am, on tv and on the net, well i guess carson will have to wait until next thursday, so went to nimbus to floss for some salmon, and the rain kept coming, so figured i come home and play some video games, hahahaha	brian clemens	5	805	Sep 21, 2007 by brian clemens
	Anyone Fishing Sunday???? (Preview) I'm thinking of heading out Sunday morning, I'd be on the creek by 8:00 or so. I'm in a blue dodge quab cab and wear a straw cowboy fishing hat. If you see me come say hello. I'll probably start out at #5 Packrat (Rich)	Packrat	3	690	Sep 21, 2007 by cole
	This Saturday (Preview) Hi guys, it looks like it might rain on saturday, do you think that will hurt the fishing at all. I never fished a river or stream while it was raining, only a lake, and it usually doesn't hurt the fishing too bad, but I'm talking Amador here...lol. Also, I'm gonna get an early start at Putah on saturday, li...	LilWhippersnapper	7	1173	Sep 20, 2007 by mx19
	Current Flows (Preview) I have noticed that the flows have been trending downward.? If memory serves me it is still a little early for them to really start cutting the flows for the winter. However my memory does not "serve me" as well as it used to. So my question is this.? Are we at the beginning of the downward trend...	KHB	19	1144	Sep 20, 2007 by JL
	carson fishing trip 9-20 (Preview) well my bday is on the 18th have to work, but i am taking the 20th off to go fish carson river, and the 22nd to do who knows what, maybe do a lil salmon fishing that day, well anyways do the carson on the 20th, just seeing if anyone is available and that would like to join me, if so just shoot me a pm, or post thanks...	brian clemens	14	1989	Sep 19, 2007 by brian clemens
	wow just found out what the weather might be on thurs for my carson trip (Preview) http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0967_f.html it might be a crazy day, but as far as opinions go, would it still be worth it for me to go up there and fish, being that it may be in the mid 50s few showers, and possible snow in the am times, and if it will be any advise as far as fishing, should i go?dee...	brian clemens	9	873	Sep 19, 2007 by brian clemens
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