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rod weight for the yuba ???
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I'm curious to hear what weight rods some of you guys use when fishing the lower yuba ? I have been using a 6 weight but my 4 weight is so freakin sweet and i just got a new line for it, I'm going with the 4 weight with dry's this weekend and 6 weight for nymphing, I do not like to carry 2 rods but I dont feel the 4 wei...
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shon42073
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3/16 Yuba Shocking end to a Great Day
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Well I hit the Yuba with Captain and Emerger on Sunday and we had a characteristically tough but fun time.? Since it is already out there on the board I'll spoil the shocking ending, some Darwin nominee tried to drive his truck across the river down by the 20 bridge and got pinned against a piling in about...
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ChucktheDuck
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Fish of a lifetime...Almost!
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Yah, those are some pretty big words I know, but for me it almost happened Sunday on the Yuba.? A buddy and I did some bass fishing at Collins Lake until about noon when the weather turned.? After a quick lunch we decided to hit up the Yuba for a little bit of fun.? On our way to our usual spot we talked to a guy w...
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JMO32
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Yuba 3/14 Two flies lost, please call owner
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Brian and I hit the Yuba yesterday and it was a bit different from last week.? After talking with Brian on the phone Thursaday night, he said there was a chance of showers.? After hearing this, as an afterthought I threw in a rain shell and fleece.? When we got up to the Yuba, it was cold and windy (20-30 MPH...
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ONEWEIGHT
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Need help for an upcoming trip with a fellow member
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well i finally have some time off from work, FINALLY, i have a week off from march 29th to april 6th, and looking very forward to it.?? anyways looking to get together with captain for a 2 day trip on the 29th and the 30th. so drive where ever the night before fish for 2 days and either come back the night of th...
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brian clemens
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Pit River
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I'm going to be up in the Burney area at the end of March and want to fish the Pit river below Lake Britton.? Once again I will rely on some of you experts who have fished the Pit for some advice on where to go.? Best access, stuff like that.? I'll be up there for 5 days so I'll have time to explore the river. Than...
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Tug
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3.7.08 Lower Stanislaus
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Fished the lower stan yesterday and had a blast. I caught a bunch of fish the biggest up to 14". These fish are well fed and have spunk! What was most astonishing is the diversity of the rainbow population. Some were chrome with very little spots, others were dark and had zillions of spots. I even ca...
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Emerger
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3/7 Yuba Report - HOLY TOLEDO!
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On pretty much a whim at 9:30 PM Thursday night, I decided to blow off my golf game and head up to the Lower Yuba.? It was a good decision.? If anyone has time this weekend, get up there, the river is ON! I fished above the Hwy. 20 bridge for about 6 1/2 hours.? Had 10 hookups, landed six and missed another 5ish...
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ONEWEIGHT
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Yuba Redemption
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Well I couldn't stand being skunked for more than a couple of days so I decided to pack it up and hit the Yuba this morning.? After picking up some Skwalas at american fly and getting some good advice from Sloan the Yuba genius I hit the road with a couple of family friends and was on the water by 10:30am.? We...
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ChucktheDuck
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Yuba 3-8, we still stink of skunk!
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Hit the Yuba last Saturday with a buddy. Hiked up from the HWY 20 bridge fishing along the way. Saw a few guys out but not very crowded at all. No one had seen any action. Later in the day around 1:30 there was some surface action that only lasted a few minutes. No fish yet. Headed back to the car at 2:30 to eat l...
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Packrat
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3/10/2008 Fun Fishin on the Lower Kings River
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I got off work and headed out to the river at about 4PM with my wife.? Thank to daylight savings, i had plenty of time to fish.? No one was on the river so I had the river to myself.? I started nymphing first and did it for 20 min and only had a fingerling bow on.? Then i decided to stwitch to one of my favorite pat...
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catchandrelease
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My American River Adventures
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I've been fishing the American several times a week over the past two months. Watched the circus for the first month and a half or so. It was entertaining watching everyone "swing" with their huge split shot and glo-bugs. Lets just say I saw very few fish hooked in the mouth. Over the last 2 we...
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Chris Laskodi
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Landon Mayer on the South Platte
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Have you guys seen the cover of the new Fly Fisherman?? Landon Mayer has a monster Cutbow?trout.? It looks like 30 inches and maybe ten+ pounds caught on 6x tippet.? I think on a good day it could be possible on Putah.
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Otter
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Petition to increase water flows to save fish
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As I am sure most of you are aware the water wars of CA have had a devastating effect on our fisheries please take 1 minute and go to the link attached to fill out a letter to our elected officials concerning this matter. The program will fill out all the informational letters to the respective officials....
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bono
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montana fishing lodge oppurtunity once in liftime opp
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?My good friend from Seattle own a fly fishing lodge in Montana? www.sheepmountainlodge.net?? This lodge presently does not have anyone running it.? He would charge 1,100 a month to live there.? He already has 20,000 of business booked for the upcoming year so basically your rent is already paid an...
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edog7
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Advice for the Lower Kings River???
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Hey guys,? I am heading to Fresno to try the Lower Kings on tuesday.? I will probably keep to the lower lower section that is catch and release only, unless someone gives me a good reason to try above the Alta Weir. I have never been to the Kings before, but it is the closest trout water to my home that is open...
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Capn Paul
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SEASON FOR STEELHEAD IN THE AMERICAN OVER YET?
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I DON'T KNOW IF THERE ARE GOING TO BE ANY MORE STEELIES IN MID MARCH OR THE WEEKEND OF 25 AND 26 TH? BECAUSE I WILL BE HEADING UP THERE TO THE AMERICAN RIVER. -- Edited by catchandrelease at 23:44, 2008-03-05
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catchandrelease
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Yuba River
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well i am not sure if i am gonna hit the AR or the Yuba on friday. is there anyone that would like to go the the AR (hey chuck i know i dont have to ask you) but if there is anyone else that would like to join just shoot me a pm. its still up in the air, but i do know that me and chuck will be fishing on friday, and tying u...
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brian clemens
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Truckee Tease
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I fished the Truckee with a friend on Sat, Sun, and by myself for a few hours today.? My friend had never fly fished before this trip so it was kind of a stretch bringing him to the Truckee as a newbie but he picked up nymphing admirably, although he did lose like half my fly box!!? On saturday we started by ny...
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ChucktheDuck
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LOWER SAC MARCH 3RD...
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Fished the Lower Sac with a couple good friends yesterday. Landed 20 for 25 average bows with the largest being about an 18" buck. Also earned the?GRANDSLAM of the Sac with a rainbow, squaw, and sucker. I kept my chin up and washed that polecat smell off. And won a free dinner! JW
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the AR tomorrow morning.....
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well i am thinking about gettin up extra early tomorrow and fishing the AR at my fav spot for a few hours tomorrow. probably fish till about 8:30, maybe 9 depending if i have to be in at 10 or 11. either way ill be there till atleast 8:30. if you would like to hit it up with me for a few hours let me know. from what...
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brian clemens
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East Walker 2.16-2.17
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Had a decent weekend on the East Walker. Real slow in the AM but picked up in the PM. Two fish at 10 and then nothing till 3:30 where it then was a take down every cast. Landed 20 fish from then til 5:00. [IMG]https://i92.pho...
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Huntindux
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Lower Sac March 1 &2 the skunk is gone
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Hey 1morecast ya should have been there. I fished the lower sac on Sat and sunday morning and finally got?rid of the 2008 skunk. Saturday I launched at bonnyview and fished upriver. I was solo in my jon boat so?I was mostly wading. One was caught drifting. Fished all morning and fianlly hooked one aroun...
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Swinger
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Lower Yuba 2/29 report
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Well, I figured since we had an extra day with leap year, might as well spend it fishing.? Headed up to the Lower Yuba early in the morning as I had to make it back to Oracle Arena for the Warrior game Friday night. Conditions were great, perfect weather.? Started nymphing with skwalas in the morning and w...
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ONEWEIGHT
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Yuba River 3/2/08
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Made it out to the Yuba Sunday for a much anticipated fishing trip.? Fished with a good buddy in from London.? We started below the 20 bridge and fished up stream for several miles. Early on looked to be a good day, despite the wind storm buffeting us.? My buddy hooked up with a nice 20 inch bow in the first h...
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JL
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Stanislaus Below Tulloch
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Fished the Stanislaus for a few hours on Saturday.? To my surprise there was a big hatch of flyfishers.? A fly fishing club from Livermore?was having a field trip.? They were all friendly and courteous, but I have never seen so many people up there.? One woman from the club?I talked to landed four fish w...
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Otter
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sierra snow pack
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I read a good article on the sierra snow pack this morning and it stated that we are at 100% and if no more snow falls all will be good this year. This should make for some great fishing this summer and into fall. I know i'm planning my trips now. Will be a bit of a late start this year but theres gonna be plenty o...
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shon42073
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RIP Russian
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If anyone reads this on Sat morning and are fairly close to the Russian I would get out there before this storm really hits.? It's 10 now and you may be able to go for a few hours.? We're pretty much finished after this.? We may have a couple weeks in March but it's done after this.
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cole
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Bend, OR River Guide Wanted
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I am going to Bend in mid March and am looking for guide recommendations.? I am thinking about fishing the Fall or Crooked River.? The Deschutes will still be closed and the Metolius does not allow guides.? I do plan on fishing the Metolius for a day. ? I appreciate any information. Thanks, TK
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TK
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oil in the smith!!!!!!!!
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A trucker crashed his refinery on wheels in Oregon, 9 miles from the smith. Reports are coming out that their is a bunch of desil (spelling?)in the river. will this significantly impact the fish?
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Daara
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