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I had to get out to the creek again before I go back to school tomorrow. Putah kicked my butt today. Actually, the wind kicked my butt today. The wind was howling straight downstream the whole time I was there. To even think about getting a drag-free drift I had to nymph downstream. There were some midges...

http://www.webcom.com/atk/putahcreekflyfishing/putahcreekfishingreport.html-- Edited by kbigelow at 12...

Did any body make it to the show? I went and it was awsome.? They showed clips from 9 different videos.? It was alot of fun seeing different locations and species.? One of the videos was all about fishing for Roosters in Baja.? It was very entertaining. The video that got me very excited was one about New Z...

Good day...Can anyone give me some Napa River education?

Is this river fly fisher friendly? Are there areas that can be waded or fly fishing from shore? ANy guideance is appreciated. Thanks. TMS

Has anyone fished cache creek around rumsey? I hear it is good for smallmouth. I have a new pontoon boat and would love to get into some? class 2?with some easy class 3?rapids and catch smallies. Any information would be appreciated. And does anyone know about stonney creek?

I fished the creek for two hours this morning.? I really shouldn't have done it.? I have way too much homeweork to do,?but I had a tough week at school and needed a break.??I grabbed my 3wt and headed out to the creek.? I usaully use my 5wt, but with the low flows and slow water,?I figured it would be mor...

I would like to propose for discussion placing a maximum size limit of 18? during the regular season.? All fish above 18? should be catch and release.? I almost cry when I see a nice fish on a stringer.? How do you feel?

While I was out looking around for the sign issue today, I fished for a couple of hours.? It was pretty cold and rainy.? Some midges started coming off the water about 10AM.? I hooked 3 fish, landing 2.? I really had to work for those fish, though.? They were obviously eating something a couple of feet bel...

Now that finals are over, I can get some more fishing in.??I made it out this morning for a couple of hours.? There were?TONS of midges in the air and on the water when I got there.? The surface of the creek was full of emerging midge pupae?and pupal shucks.? There were quite a few caddis?coming off the wat...

I arrived at the river yesterday at 1.00pm to whitewater conditions at three of my best sites. There was a small BWO and caddis #18 hatch and some trout taking them subsurface at the bridge. I got lucky for about 3 seconds with a cripple on the surface and an explosive onetime only take. The rest of the day...

Otter, I remember you mentioned something about the white parasites with big legs that attach themselves to the trout.? That was a couple of years ago on the old site.? Did you ever find out what they were?? Does anyone else?know anything about them?? They are on a lot of fish.? Are they harmful????

I just started fishing Putah this winter. I was wondering what are?the best months to fish out of the year? thanks.

-- Edited by LilWhippersnapper at 21:20, 2007-03-21

I recently posted about how I was having problems tying smaller flyes on my leaders.? Obviously I am not the only one with eyes that are not what they use to be.??I checked out several of the suggestions.? A magnetic threader from Orvis, the cf system and needle threaders from the fabric store.? The nee...

If you forget your username or password please send me a private message and I will reset your account. Thanks, kbigelow

Today was the first time out for this season, I fished from noon until sunset in areas above and below access 3.? Sadly I brought nothing to net but got tied into a pig, I got a good look at him before he put the hurt on my fly and straightened the hook.? That one would easily fall in the 20-22" range.? I l...

Hi Everyone, Hit the water around 7am today, water was very clear. Tried a red serendipity, flashback hares ear, black wd40, and prince nymph, alll with beadheads and sized 18-20 on 6x tippet. Did not see any insect activity, not a single hit, but lost all those flies due to snags in the trees or under th...

Hey Guys, The majority of my time in college (while I was'nt fishin) was spent in class learning how to write better (english major).? In general I am a pretty expressive guy, and needless to say my experieces these past few weeks have evoked a number of sentiments that I felt like writing about.? A...

I really shouldn't have, but I just had to.? I have so much homework and studying to do right now, but I can't go that long without fishing.? I shouldn't be fishing for another?two weeks, when finals are over.? I only lasted two weeks.? Four weeks would have been entirely too long.? KHB, yo...

Got to the river at 9.00 am from San Francisco yesterday. After looking over various sections and the few fishermen who had already taken my old watering holes I decided to hit the bridge. A note here, since I started fishing this river I have never had any success at the rough water by the bridge. I often...

I came out to fish at access 5 today and experienced an unfortunate scene. According to the CHP, a motorcycle was coming down from the lake and smacked a car coming out of access 5. The car was a blue-gray colored Acura, occupied by a white guy and an hispanic guy. The driver side rear has heavy damage al...

Just some info I thought I should pass on.? About a year ago I was looking for a new net.? Most of the ones that were the right size were way too expensive.? I found a company that made handcrafted nets in Maine.? Their prices were much more reasonable than others that I had seen.? I've had the net for ab...

The lake is still at about 93% of capacity.? The flows on the creek have jumped up again to 114 cfs.? It's been a while since they've been above 100 cfs.? I think I'll have to hit the creek this Saturday for a couple of hours.? I have a final Monday, but who can resist?

Didn't know where to put this so here it is.

Having always done this in a notebook this sems to be a pretty good idea. Although I haven't signed up yet. http://www.mydailyfishinglog.com/

I managed to get out this morning for a couple of hours before work.? I tried my luck below the bridge for an hour? with no action, although my record up in that area is spotty at best.? I headed downstream for the last hour and managed to land a nice fat 19 inch rainbow on a size 20 black WD-40.? Thanks to JT fo...

?LOL i ditched college today to go the creek and Solano lake to tryout my new waders,i know but it was worth it. Water is down abit alot of fish activity on the surface,i drove up to the dam and there was only one person fishing . I see there is alot more openings to fish along the road,there is alot of picnic t...

Hey from vacaville and just started fly fishing ,i was wonder can anyone tell me; -Best time to fish the creek or lake solano?day or night? -Equipment,flies,rods,lines>? -Where is a good place,map location? -Any other speceies? I know this is alot but i want to fish there its a lovely place!

Solano Lake, from the convenience store down to the small diversion dam looks bassy! If one has some type of floatation deviceI imagine you might have some fun. Can anyone provide some info on that body of water? Are there any restrictions? Thanks. Tight lines. TMS

I'm an older guy and my eyes aren't what they used to be.? I have a hard time getting the leader through the eye of an 18.? I hear posts talkeing about 22?and 24 patterns.? Do you think it's worth the effort to use pattern smaller than 18?

?It was a nice day on the creek on Tuesday, the weather was perfect but the fishing was slow. Not much action on the creek, but over all it was just nice to be outside. I got one fish that day, and missed 3 hook ups. I found a perfect little spot to pitch a dry fly to a nice rising trout, with a help of a good friend...