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Yesterday, I fished Putah from about 1:30 to 4:30 pm. There was some surface and sub surface activity in the lanes 40 to 50' past the shore on the upstream section above the bridge. I tried my go to fly in N California and SW Oregon, a Yellow Jacket fly, size 6 that hangs down about 12 to 18" of water. A...

Anyone been up to the Trinity during the winter months for trout?

I hear they are around eating the Salmon and Steelehead eggs. Just wondering? I'm really looking for a few good spots this winter Keith -- Edited by KHB at 18:12, 2005-10-19

Hey All, Just got back from a few hours on the river with my 10yr old daughter. Had just an awesome day. Weather was beautiful, fish were really hitting, and I think my daughter is going to be a natural...

I brought her bait gear with us and we tossed it a bit, then I began to...

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I've been away for a week with my 10yr old son Nicholas deer hunting and fishing in No Calif(by the way he out fished me on the upper Sac,he landed a fat 19" rainbow and caught more fish ,I can see the writing on the wall,it will soon be "Nicks Flyfishing" I think he's planning some sort of hostile take over!...

Hi all, I'm going out this afternoon, and have yet to decide where? I have been going to turnout #5 I guess you call it, and want to try a new one this afternoon, but I am not familiar with the others. With good wading opportunities. Any info would be great. Mayb...

I spent about 6 hours yesterday above the bridge and below the dam. It was one of those Putah Days with fish jumping out of the water while chasing something and with big fish below chasing something. The something wasn't what I offered from standard little Putah Creek flies to terrestials to pupa...

Made it to the water around 2:30 this afternoon. Initially tried the big hole below the staircase. There were 2 cars parked upstream from the lower access and I was hoping to have the hole to myself. I crossed in the fast water below the big hole and found another flyfisherman already there. I'm und...

Had a great evening on the creek. 7 fish ranging from 11"- to a big fat 17" brown. Bead head nymphs and a 50/50 yogurt. I have just started back fly fishing after about a 10 year haitus.

I am very excited about the prospects at one of my dads favorite plac...

Well, it was such a nice day, I decided to go out again today. My fishing partner and I had a pretty good day, landing a couple of dozen fish between us. What made it interesting is that I landed fish on streamers, nymphs, and dries. Most of the fish were in the 13 to 14 inch range, but I di...

ok, im new to the board and the area, so i did not do quite as well as some of you guys. i fished by the 360 marker turnout, not sure what number, ill check, there were a couple of cars there, and they probably did better. i went out late, and fished till dark, there was a small hatch happening in l...

Has anyone ever fished the south fork of the american river. If so please post info. I hear this is a prime time to fish there.

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I appreciate the posts from KHB and Otter. They were very informative. I went out this morning rigged for both nymphs and streamers. I fished for a while with a Fox's poopah and red WD40 dropper and managed to hook one fish. I then switched to stripping a woolly bugger and the...

October is a great time to high stick for fish. Tonight I fished the upper bridge for the first time in at least 18 months. The crowds at the bridge have always kept me away, but I pulled in and there were only a couple of cars in the lot. I fished about fifty feet below the bridge for abou...

Seemed when I was not a member, and just surfing around, there was a lot more going on in here. Is there a problem?

where has everyone gone. IT'S PUTAH SEASON!

Did anyone possibly find a Gerber folding huniting knife in the parking area by the Upper Bridge, on the South side of the road? I was fishing there Thursday Sept. 29th, and must have dropped in on the ground by my car as I was loading in to leave in the dark. I've been fishing with this knife for a few ye...

Please post your surrent fishing reports here. Don't forget to enter the date of the trip, weather conditions, flies that were effective and any other pertinent information.

I've heard numerous ways to clean my boots and waders so as to not infect other rivers with the NZ mud snails. But what is the best way? The easiest way? The most effective way? Thanks

I traveled earlier this week to Bridgeport via Markleeville and the Monitor Pass. If any of you have the opportunity to travel over the Monitor Pass, do so. The views of the eastern sierra valley from 9000 feet is awesome. Made my way to the West Walker by Pickel Meadow and hiked in a...

Howdy all...My local fly guy told me the there is a new way of nymphing

He calls it the DARK SIDE

Rumor has it the folks are trying/using 30-40 feet of monofiliment at the end of the fly line in lue of a butt section/leader/tippet. Has anyone tried this method

My friend...

Looking for a 4 weight, 7-8' rod blank; preferably one that comes with a lifetime warranty. Thank you.

I was on the water by 6:45...fished the morning in the #5 Access area. Caught a couple of nice trout and had SEVERAL to hook but they spit them out. One fish went at least 18". I was using #18 red and black midges. Also, a couple of #16 Fox Poopahs. Olive and Tan. I even had a strike using a olive damsel fly nymp...

I got a chance to get out and do a little float tubing with my son Nicholas who is only 10 and is a budding fly fisher.We did real good both days,fishing below Monticello dam in the evening.On the second day which was last Sunday Sept 4 my first cast landed a 22" bruiser which lept out of the water numerous ti...

Sorry for the late report, but I hammered em' in the middle of August. Many fish up to 14" and one pushing 5lbs. The flows were too high so I stuck to the 128 bridge area. The three inlets below the bridge produced with pt's and micro mayflies. Any area with oxygenated wa...

I've fished Putah Creek many times, and usually it's too crowded for my tastes, but I rarely see anyone out on the lake. I'd like to get to know the fishing seasons on Lake Solano. I've heard that there are some real bruisers in there, and I'd like a shot at 'em. I have a pontoon boat and...

any putah creek fly fisherman wanna meet up and fish together?? im a beginner.. i have caught fish on flies..but would like to fish with another fly fisherman..

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I have a 7' Madison made by trout unlimmited i have used it 2 time and it is only 8 months old. $200 Fishingitup@yahoo.com

Hey everyone, I know this is a kind of a shot in the dark but I lost my trusty Leatherman tool today. If you find it and don't mind dropping me an e-mail..... there's a dozen fly's in it for you. It was lost around access 5...... I think. The Leatherman is orange and in a black sheath. Thanks for...