Putah Creek Fly Fishing

ChucktheDuck · ChucktheDuck

One day ago, at a creek not so far away, a battle between man and fish was waged.... ??? I arrived at 4pm hoping that the hazy skies and cooler temperatures would help the bite a little.? What I found was astonishing.? Bait fishers crowded the creek like zombies, stumbling out of bushes all around me moan...

cole · cole

Just got back from the creek and didn't see anybody out there.? Fished early morning to try and serve em breakfast but maybe I wasn't early enough.? Fished from low to half way up the creek. Only spent a half hour around the bridge.? Lots of little bugs and a few dries.? What happened to all the caddis this...

JL · JL

So, I got out to the creek today around 3:30 with a hankerin to try a few new things.? So, I went to a new spot - near access 4 and also vowed to pull a few streamers on my sink tip line that I've meant to use for the last ten times I've fished, but have always been to lazy to re-rig with. I started out nymphing some...

KHB · KHB

I FINALLY WENT FISHIN'! It has been some time since I fished due to some medical issues.? I went fishing on the Truckee two weeks ago and only managed to hook two, however I got one up close and he went 17 inches at least, it was exciting to have one on again.? Ayway this post is not about the Truckee River. I w...

rbd · rbd

Hi All, Pretty new to the creek but I wonder if anyone can tell me if buying an parking permit at one of the access points allows me access to the others on that day. Thanks, Bob

ChucktheDuck · ChucktheDuck

Went out early in the morning to fish the creek.? My plan was to fish pocket water for the day but it wasn't producing (one 10" wild bow on a #20 pt) so I decided to nymph the flatter runs above deep pools instead.? Didn't have much luck until after noon when I started getting into some planters on a #22...

JT · JT

I made it out this evening on the creek.? I ended up with a little over ten fish to net, the largest being a belly-bulging 17"er.? I lost just as many fish.? One of the fish lost was a really nice fish, about 20" and SUPER FAT.? He bent the hook out.? It wasn't on a #24 hook, either.? He straightene...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well i am new to this site and as of yesterday new to putah. lets just say i am glad that i met up with jt, yes i probably would have caught some stockers with my nymphs like what i use up in tahoe, on the truckie and on the carson, but after talkin to him, i would have never of thought to use such small and such a di...

ConcordBob · ConcordBob

Firstly I must say, there a quite a number of very skilled and educated fly fisherman putting up some great information lately. I'm getting a good education by reading your posts. I haven't fished Putah much and hope to do more in the future. I may get an opportunity to get out fishing in a few days. Befor...

mx19 · mx19

Hey everyone,based on some of your feed back, I will give you my fishing report for the few days that I spend on the water this week.Fishing has been very good for the expert anglers and inspiring for those just getting into the sport.I took a few different freind out with me and all of them saw good number...

JL · JL

First real day on the creek since my baby was born (aside from a random evening or two), and Putah did not disappoint. I started the morning around Access three and I couldn't find much fishable water.? I did hook a few dinks and one 12 inch trout there though, all on a small flashback PT. I moved to access f...

tatkins85 · tatkins85

hey thanks 4 all the info guys last weekend i went fly fishing a putah and didnt get a single bite after getting all ur info and all your help me and my buddy to day where able to land about 20 fish total only my second time flyfishing ever. the best part was i cought 4 fish in 2 casts :P ha. yup, i had a double fly r...

TJC · TJC

Thanks to running into Matt R, and observing his dead drift (watched him hook 4 fish in about 45 minutes), I've improved my skills enough to hook a fish that took me to my backing.? As soon as he hit he went airborn, amazing, and did it several more times.? Had him on for a good while, kept steady pressure, t...

WT · WT

I didn't know where to post this question, but I was wondering if anyone was into building rods.? I have been thinking lately that it would be something I would be interested in, but have no idea about how to get started.? Any suggestions?

mx19 · mx19

hey everyone...ive been a member for a little bit now....I do a lot or reading but never put up a post before..I fish putah a lot .iam sure we have crossed paths many times over the years on the creek..I want to here your opinion.do you want to know where I fished ,what I used,what I put into the net and any ot...

Nohackle · Nohackle

Fished Putah this morning.? Caught 5 fish.? Four were planters (3-12",1-10") and one was an 18 inch natural.? The 18 incher was a true pig!? It was so fat that it stomach was bulging.? I lost another fish easily as big as the 18 incher.? When I set the hook, it jumped and spit the hook.? All the f...

JL · JL

Fished from 6:30 to 8:30 (dark) Saturday. There was a great mayfly hatch? from about 7:30 till about 8:15 and the wind was fairly slight, so the fish were active both on the surface and just below it taking emergers. Got?8 or 9?with an equal mix between a size 18 comparadun (grey) and a size 22 emerger pat...

tatkins85 · tatkins85

I plan on going fly fishing at putah creek this saterday 8-25-07 but im new to fly fishing and putah creek. ive been fly fishing there once before and was a very nice place and want to return but with better results this time :P. can any of you guys give me some advise on some nice hot spots to fly fish?there l...

bonefish1 · bonefish1

Going fishing on Saturday the 17th , what is the best rig to use.? -- Edited by bonefish1 at 15:59, 2007-08-17 -- Edited by bonefish1 at 16:08, 2007-08-17

ChucktheDuck · ChucktheDuck

Well I've been gone for quite some time from the creek.? I hate to say it but I was discouraged by the hot days, heavy pressure, and high flows of early summer so I took my business elsewhere and had a fun summer catching tons of smallmouth bass as well as some nice trout in the sierras.? You guys probably do...

WT · WT

I listened to a show on fly fishing radio the other day and it was talking about czech nymphing or polish nymphing.? Has anyone tried it before?? I tried finding some articles about it, but was unsuccessful.? Does anyone know of a helpful article explaining it?? Thanks.

phil · phil

I'm new to the area from New Mexico and have been lucky my first three times on the creek. Morning, noon and evening all on #18 PTs. As a beginner I have a couple of questions. I always get strikes at a new spot in the first few casts then zero! What does this tell me? Also, any tips on casting with two nymphs an...

cole · cole

Fished from 10-4 today.? Checked out some different water.? I had to scout my old favorites for the next water drop.? The creek is starting to smell funny and things look good.? Only little guys nibblin for me today but there were tons of bugs around.? I had some pretty darn good bugs ready too, but no rea...

Packrat · Packrat

Sage is discontinuing the SLT line of rods and will be coming out with a new upgraded rod to replace it. Most places are selling them for 30% off regular price....now's the time to save about $200 on a great rod!

TJC · TJC

Started fishing around 4PM last everning from the broken Dam at parking lot 4 two hours no luck. Went down stream and fished the tail before it descends.? I'm just learning to dead drift and am not very good at figuring out length of leader, weight, indicator size.? Was using a brassie and PT and doing th...

Matt R · Matt R

Fished the creek from 11-4 and it was on.? landed 3 big ones another acrobatic 17"er and a bunch of small ones.? Lost 3 other big ones 2 of which gave me the violent head shakes right from the start and the other one i had on for a while but we were pulling a little hard against eachother and the hook stra...

fishrmn · fishrmn

I've just heard about a large fire burning about 400 acres about a mile or two from lake barryessa off 128 in Winters. Has anyone heard how close this fire is to Putah, or how it will affect the creek?

cole · cole

Fished with Matt today.? He was pig huntin!? The second one broke my net.

Brundoggy · Brundoggy

Here is an interesting article I saw on another board that I thought gave some good info Check it out: -- Edited by Brundoggy at 09:21, 2009-01-09

SCM · SCM

I have been viewing the board as guest for the past few months...so after finally having some success on Putah last night I thought I would join the forum and thank the board regulars for the reports/tips they have been posting.? I also want to thank forum member?JL for the tip on the fork in the creek?at...

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	the trout strikes back (Preview) One day ago, at a creek not so far away, a battle between man and fish was waged.... ??? I arrived at 4pm hoping that the hazy skies and cooler temperatures would help the bite a little.? What I found was astonishing.? Bait fishers crowded the creek like zombies, stumbling out of bushes all around me moan...	ChucktheDuck	8	1088	Sep 7, 2007 by ChucktheDuck
	Tue 4th (Preview) Just got back from the creek and didn't see anybody out there.? Fished early morning to try and serve em breakfast but maybe I wasn't early enough.? Fished from low to half way up the creek. Only spent a half hour around the bridge.? Lots of little bugs and a few dries.? What happened to all the caddis this...	cole	25	1063	Sep 7, 2007 by JL
	Monday sept 3rd (Preview) So, I got out to the creek today around 3:30 with a hankerin to try a few new things.? So, I went to a new spot - near access 4 and also vowed to pull a few streamers on my sink tip line that I've meant to use for the last ten times I've fished, but have always been to lazy to re-rig with. I started out nymphing some...	JL	11	1702	Sep 7, 2007 by WytEurp
	09/03/07 (Preview) I FINALLY WENT FISHIN'! It has been some time since I fished due to some medical issues.? I went fishing on the Truckee two weeks ago and only managed to hook two, however I got one up close and he went 17 inches at least, it was exciting to have one on again.? Ayway this post is not about the Truckee River. I w...	KHB	7	1128	Sep 6, 2007 by cole
	access $ question (Preview) Hi All, Pretty new to the creek but I wonder if anyone can tell me if buying an parking permit at one of the access points allows me access to the others on that day. Thanks, Bob	rbd	5	734	Sep 5, 2007 by Matt R
	Sept 2 (Preview) Went out early in the morning to fish the creek.? My plan was to fish pocket water for the day but it wasn't producing (one 10" wild bow on a #20 pt) so I decided to nymph the flatter runs above deep pools instead.? Didn't have much luck until after noon when I started getting into some planters on a #22...	ChucktheDuck	4	769	Sep 5, 2007 by Matt R
	29 August 2007 (Preview) I made it out this evening on the creek.? I ended up with a little over ten fish to net, the largest being a belly-bulging 17"er.? I lost just as many fish.? One of the fish lost was a really nice fish, about 20" and SUPER FAT.? He bent the hook out.? It wasn't on a #24 hook, either.? He straightene...	JT	15	1218	Sep 4, 2007 by bonefish1
	31st of august, new on here, putah, and fly fishing (Preview) well i am new to this site and as of yesterday new to putah. lets just say i am glad that i met up with jt, yes i probably would have caught some stockers with my nymphs like what i use up in tahoe, on the truckie and on the carson, but after talkin to him, i would have never of thought to use such small and such a di...	brian clemens	19	1250	Sep 4, 2007 by bonefish1
	Floating Lake Solano (Preview) Firstly I must say, there a quite a number of very skilled and educated fly fisherman putting up some great information lately. I'm getting a good education by reading your posts. I haven't fished Putah much and hope to do more in the future. I may get an opportunity to get out fishing in a few days. Befor...	ConcordBob	8	1028	Aug 31, 2007 by shon42073
	this weeks report (also my 1st) (Preview) Hey everyone,based on some of your feed back, I will give you my fishing report for the few days that I spend on the water this week.Fishing has been very good for the expert anglers and inspiring for those just getting into the sport.I took a few different freind out with me and all of them saw good number...	mx19	8	891	Aug 28, 2007 by JL
	Sunday Aug 26th Report (Preview) First real day on the creek since my baby was born (aside from a random evening or two), and Putah did not disappoint. I started the morning around Access three and I couldn't find much fishable water.? I did hook a few dinks and one 12 inch trout there though, all on a small flashback PT. I moved to access f...	JL	11	1048	Aug 28, 2007 by shon42073
	Fishing was great thanks guys (Preview) hey thanks 4 all the info guys last weekend i went fly fishing a putah and didnt get a single bite after getting all ur info and all your help me and my buddy to day where able to land about 20 fish total only my second time flyfishing ever. the best part was i cought 4 fish in 2 casts :P ha. yup, i had a double fly r...	tatkins85	4	807	Aug 26, 2007 by shon42073
	Landing bigger fish (Preview) Thanks to running into Matt R, and observing his dead drift (watched him hook 4 fish in about 45 minutes), I've improved my skills enough to hook a fish that took me to my backing.? As soon as he hit he went airborn, amazing, and did it several more times.? Had him on for a good while, kept steady pressure, t...	TJC	6	977	Aug 25, 2007 by JT
	Rod Building (Preview) I didn't know where to post this question, but I was wondering if anyone was into building rods.? I have been thinking lately that it would be something I would be interested in, but have no idea about how to get started.? Any suggestions?	WT	5	860	Aug 25, 2007 by yukon mike
	your opinion (Preview) hey everyone...ive been a member for a little bit now....I do a lot or reading but never put up a post before..I fish putah a lot .iam sure we have crossed paths many times over the years on the creek..I want to here your opinion.do you want to know where I fished ,what I used,what I put into the net and any ot...	mx19	6	906	Aug 24, 2007 by cole
	Morning of Aug 22 (Preview) Fished Putah this morning.? Caught 5 fish.? Four were planters (3-12",1-10") and one was an 18 inch natural.? The 18 incher was a true pig!? It was so fat that it stomach was bulging.? I lost another fish easily as big as the 18 incher.? When I set the hook, it jumped and spit the hook.? All the f...	Nohackle	2	786	Aug 23, 2007 by Nohackle
	Evening of Aug 18th (Preview) Fished from 6:30 to 8:30 (dark) Saturday. There was a great mayfly hatch? from about 7:30 till about 8:15 and the wind was fairly slight, so the fish were active both on the surface and just below it taking emergers. Got?8 or 9?with an equal mix between a size 18 comparadun (grey) and a size 22 emerger pat...	JL	13	1249	Aug 23, 2007 by bonefish1
	I need some advise 4 putah creek (Preview) I plan on going fly fishing at putah creek this saterday 8-25-07 but im new to fly fishing and putah creek. ive been fly fishing there once before and was a very nice place and want to return but with better results this time :P. can any of you guys give me some advise on some nice hot spots to fly fish?there l...	tatkins85	7	1378	Aug 23, 2007 by JT
	How is the fishing? (Preview) Going fishing on Saturday the 17th , what is the best rig to use.? -- Edited by bonefish1 at 15:59, 2007-08-17 -- Edited by bonefish1 at 16:08, 2007-08-17	bonefish1	15	1050	Aug 21, 2007 by JT
	Finally!!! Aug 18&19 (Preview) Well I've been gone for quite some time from the creek.? I hate to say it but I was discouraged by the hot days, heavy pressure, and high flows of early summer so I took my business elsewhere and had a fun summer catching tons of smallmouth bass as well as some nice trout in the sierras.? You guys probably do...	ChucktheDuck	4	1211	Aug 20, 2007 by ChucktheDuck
	Czech Nymphing (Preview) I listened to a show on fly fishing radio the other day and it was talking about czech nymphing or polish nymphing.? Has anyone tried it before?? I tried finding some articles about it, but was unsuccessful.? Does anyone know of a helpful article explaining it?? Thanks.	WT	14	1332	Aug 19, 2007 by windknots
	new to putah (Preview) I'm new to the area from New Mexico and have been lucky my first three times on the creek. Morning, noon and evening all on #18 PTs. As a beginner I have a couple of questions. I always get strikes at a new spot in the first few casts then zero! What does this tell me? Also, any tips on casting with two nymphs an...	phil	17	1136	Aug 19, 2007 by JT
	Lazy days (Preview) Fished from 10-4 today.? Checked out some different water.? I had to scout my old favorites for the next water drop.? The creek is starting to smell funny and things look good.? Only little guys nibblin for me today but there were tons of bugs around.? I had some pretty darn good bugs ready too, but no rea...	cole	0	535	Aug 18, 2007 by cole
	For you Sage SLT fans..... (Preview) Sage is discontinuing the SLT line of rods and will be coming out with a new upgraded rod to replace it. Most places are selling them for 30% off regular price....now's the time to save about $200 on a great rod!	Packrat	2	1028	Aug 17, 2007 by Packrat
	Moby Dick (Preview) Started fishing around 4PM last everning from the broken Dam at parking lot 4 two hours no luck. Went down stream and fished the tail before it descends.? I'm just learning to dead drift and am not very good at figuring out length of leader, weight, indicator size.? Was using a brassie and PT and doing th...	TJC	1	702	Aug 16, 2007 by Matt R
	8/10/07 (epic) (Preview) Fished the creek from 11-4 and it was on.? landed 3 big ones another acrobatic 17"er and a bunch of small ones.? Lost 3 other big ones 2 of which gave me the violent head shakes right from the start and the other one i had on for a while but we were pulling a little hard against eachother and the hook stra...	Matt R	7	1367	Aug 16, 2007 by Matt R
	Fire ? (Preview) I've just heard about a large fire burning about 400 acres about a mile or two from lake barryessa off 128 in Winters. Has anyone heard how close this fire is to Putah, or how it will affect the creek?	fishrmn	1	665	Aug 15, 2007 by Nohackle
	Sunday 12th (Preview) Fished with Matt today.? He was pig huntin!? The second one broke my net.	cole	5	854	Aug 13, 2007 by shon42073
	Interesting Article on Nymphing (Preview) Here is an interesting article I saw on another board that I thought gave some good info Check it out: -- Edited by Brundoggy at 09:21, 2009-01-09	Brundoggy	23	1455	Aug 13, 2007 by windknots
	Forum Newbie Looking for Some Advice (Preview) I have been viewing the board as guest for the past few months...so after finally having some success on Putah last night I thought I would join the forum and thank the board regulars for the reports/tips they have been posting.? I also want to thank forum member?JL for the tip on the fork in the creek?at...	SCM	0	462	Aug 12, 2007 by SCM
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