So - I went out to the creek Friday hoping to hook up with a few fellow 'posters' but I saw no one.? In a way, that was nice, because part of the appeal of fly fishing to me is the solitude it affords me.? Having said that, I am looking forward to fishing with other posters. I hit the water above access three aro...
well went up to putah from sunrise till about 10, and wouldnt you know it i got skunked, didnt catch a damn thing, around 8 or so there was a good mayflie hatch so did what jt showed me and nothing worked for me that day. guess my rookieness really came through that day. and not bringing the right gear didnt h...
I was ending my day of fishing just below the #4 access parking lot today, and a bunch of fire trucks an paramedics starting coming, then a rescue helicopter landed in the parking lot. I went up to take a look but one of the fireman waved for me to stay back. Looked like they were helping someone who had a med...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Got up to the creek about 5:30 and fished til dark. Pulled a few dinkers up on nymphs - but the usual spots weren't producing like normal - I think there must have been quite a few fisherman around early... Anyway, killer baetis hatch around 6:30 - 8:00 but no real top water action. Did manage to raise a few...
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...
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...
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...
I am planning on fishing a lake that is stocked with monster trout. Everyone on the lake uses spin gear and power bait. Do farm raised?tout still eat flies? Should i use a Wooly Bugger? or bigger flies??
does anyone know of a good online source for quality tying materials?? I like to buy most of my fly fishing stuff at American Fly Fishing in Sacramento but as far as tying they don't always have exactly what I need.? Any suggestions? charlie
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...
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...
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...
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...
Planned on heading to lake alpine to float tube this past weekend for a few days but that lake is bigger then I remembered and the wind was howling, Had to change plans. Headed up hwy?4 a few more miles and stayed at a place called mosquito lakes, Its more like two large ponds, Its near ebbets pass at 8,000 f...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
