I am new to the area. I just moved down from Rexburg, ID were I fished once a week on Henry's Fork. I am looking for some good trout fishing and it seems like the putah is the best around. So I am looing for some of the veteran putah fishers favorite flys to use on the creek so I can tie a few up before I go.
Thank...
On occasion my father told me that when the weather gets like this and the dam is spewing water from the culvert, large schools of shad get caught in the the vortex and hit the creek above the bridge, if you are a shad guy, it might be worth heading up above the bridge with some shad gear, and poke a few of thos...
Anyone want to throw some dates around when you think we may be able to get out there and fish? I saw it flowing @ 7000cfs + this morning, and coming down ever so slightly, sure would like to get up there again. Having not fished the creek previously to this year for a bout 20yrs,&nbs...
I went up to Putah today just to see how bad it was, and yes, it looks bad. I happened to follow Bono as he checked out some of the areas, so he will probably have a detailed report later.
I did post some pictures on Kiene's message board, so those of you too far away to get to the creek can check...
To Greg or any other creek expert. What can we expect from the creek after so
much rain and high flows? Will we have to wait for awhile to let the creek settle
and let the flows go down? How long might that take? I'm new to the creek and I
don't know it real well. Is it just a few day's or longer? Any commen...
Fished the creek yesterday with my 11 year old son Nicholas and my infamous web designer Kieth,and was pleasantly surprised by the water clarity,at least up near the resort and down stream about 1/2 mi.We caught fish,not huge numbers but enough to keep us enthused.Sizes ranging from 12" to 15"avera...
I fished the creek on thrusday in-between the rain storms, the water had pretty good color till just below the bridge then turned into a mud puddle, I coudn't fish with confidence in the dirty water so I joined the crowd fishing the water around the bridge. A few guys were catching s...
I just noticed that the flows had increased substantially this morning from 75 to 154 CFS. Is this an indication that water is being released from the dam (e.g. the glory hole has overflowed)?
My brother and I were considering a trip out to tomorrow afternoon, but I am worried that it might be b...
I was tying some streamers today, and as i went to place them in my streamer box, i couldn't find it. After looking all over the house i have concluded that it was somehow left at Putah Creek. I fished there on christmas day and did pull a wooly bugger out of the box at my car before heading to the stream. I bel...
Fished up by the bridge on Saturday morning. It was very crowded, with probably 10 guys in the hole just below the bridge. There were a number of guys, probably 6, tossing flies for the spawners sitting at the end of the run. Guys would just stand there for an hour casting for just one spawning fish till it...
Me and my buddy clayton went up to the creek yesterday and today. Yesterday I had hooked and landed an 18 and 12", nut i had hooked a couple of bruisers. 3 fish that were 21, 25, and I'm not sure exactly how big but it ranged from 27-29"!!! Biggest fish I've ever hooked on putah. My buddy hooked one abo...
I'm looking for any reports on lake amador. I might be going up there on thursday and just wanted to know how its doing and what flies to use. any info would be great, thanks. Merry Christmas to all.
- Mike
Hello to all-
I am a new member to this sight and have enjoyed reading your postings. I'm sure your advise will help me this weekend on the putah. I just moved back to San Mateo after living/fishing the last 12yrs in Oregon. I am going to miss it very much (the fishing is superb), but look fo...
Good Morning,
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Whether it is PC or not, may God Bless each of you and your families for a safe and Happy Christmas!
Keith
In the market for a pontoon. But I keep hearing how great kayaks are. Can any of you share your thoughts and experiences on these two. Areas fished would be rivers, such as the american or yuba and obviously lakes and ponds.
Thanks,
The Sultan of Sod.
I haven't fished Putah lately, as the fish seem to be in full spawn mode. I have spent a few hours at Goethe Park after cruising the moto track at Hangtown. So far I have only had one fish straighten my hook on a fox poopah. Does anyone have any tips for steelhead on the american through...
Dose putah creek muddy up bad after a big rain or dose the flow from the dam keep it clean, how soon after a big rain is it fishable I have a freind coming up from LA and she wants to fish this weekend. Thanks
Have been fishing quite a bit the last few weeks,let me rephrase that,I have been watching my clients fish quite a bit the last few weeks!And the fishing has been great with numerous fish in the 20" range a couple 23"-24" landed and a healthy fat and fiesty 28" bruiser was brought to net near Canyo...
Hi All,
I am going to be heading up to Putah next week. Last time I camped at the Solano but I am a little worried about the weather. Can anyone tell me where the motel nearest to Putah is?
Thanks
John
I went to Putah on tuesday. Didn't see anyone hook up but heard stories of alot of hook ups but only landing a few. I was unable to get a hook up at all. Have been following the forum and used those tactics but nada! Fish were where I was fishing but couldn't hook up to save my life. Was seeing splashy rises, so...
I got out on the water around 10am. Just fished around the bridge. Two small bows on olive WD-40's about size 16. I was on my way up to Nevada City. Fished along the Yuba on the way home. On the yuba, the fish were taking size 8 golden stone nymphs in about 14"-22" of water. It was really exciting to watch the f...
Just a thought maybe people shouldnt post how GREAT the fishing is all the time and dont post exactly how many fish you catch there are enough people on the creek as it is we dont need more.
First I just want to thank Greg for hosting this great resource!! Give me a call man, hopefully you dont have anymore football meetings to go to!!
Hello everyone, I am new to this board and this is my second season fishing Putah. I fished yesterday and did very well. I did well,...
It's been three weeks since I have been out to Putah, but managed a couple of hours this morning. I hooked one nice one on a black zebra and a smaller one on a red micro egg, but both came unbuttoned. I kept working the same area and landed a beautiful 21 inch rainbow, only the second fish over 2...
fished the creek from 9am to about 4pm. me and my buddy fished by the resort with zebra midges, pt's, hairs ear, fox poopahs and glo bugs. I hooked 4 and landed 3, biggest was about 18". saw a lot of people hookin up and a guy landed a 27" bow.
I've been asked quite a bit for info regarding certain fishing spots that I've gone to. I don't mind sharing that info at all, so don't take offense to this post.
I made an effort starting last spring to survey (if that's the best word to describe it) the Sierras from Plumas county down to...
I am very pleased to see the number of posts to the forum has been increasing lately, with a lot of helpful information and many new participants as well. I was very new to flyfishing when I discovered the board in September of last year, and the information on fly selection, techni...
Was out yesterday in the driving rain and not a sole out there from 10-1:00(that I saw) it was beautiful. Manage to land a couple of hogs. Biggest about 20 or so. Was using an egg and zebra midge, as well as other various putah specials. What a change from Turkey Day. Got really windy arou...
Gorgeous day out there, water low and crystal clear. Stream crowded at times (sorry if I got too close to anybody!) - saw a couple guys looking furtive - bait slingers maybe?
Hooked into a fiesty 17" rainbow at the pool below the big riffle/rapid, 2 holes down fron the the b...
, may God Bless each of you and your families for a safe and Happy Christmas!
Keith