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will allows you to buy this boat without your wife permission.New , never in the water, impulse buy. $400.00 or OBO. -- Edited by Black Cloud on Thursday 23rd of July 2015 12:02:10 PM

Has anybody fished the Lower Yuba recently? Water flow looks good for wading across and I'm planning to get an early start Thursday and fish through the morning till it gets too hot to fish. Am I wasting time by going? Any recommendations for nymphs or dries? I just have to get out with my fly rod before I...

For those of you who can get the PBS channel KCSM (Comcast channel 17) there is a program called the New Flyfisher that airs?weekdays at 9:00 A.M..? I don't know how long this program has been airing, but I just discovered it a couple of weeks ago.? It covers a lot of different types of flyfishing, not jus...

There is a proposal to make Snow Mountain surrounding area a national monument. This would mean huge things in future protection of the area which includes Putah Creek and Eel River. There is a meeting in Napa on Friday. Check out the attached flyer for more details. -- Edited by Berryessie on Tue...

Looks like I'll be able to take a half day at work tomorrow (Wednesday the 17th) and am hoping to head up to Putah for the afternoon for a few hours of fishing. I've been up a couple times before but am still trying to figure out the best spots (I've fished off of #3 & #4 but not extensively). If any one wa...

Has anyone tried the Dryft brand waders? The price point is good, and if they are what they claim to be, very durable and cut better for the movement required on rivers like Putah (climbing over downed trees and boulders).

Hello all, Hope everyone as well. Due to changes in work I now have quite a bit of time on my hands and was looking into fly fishing and came upon Putah Creek. I have all the gear I think i'll need except footwear/waders. Since I'm new to the hobby I was hoping to avoid spending too much money quickly but I wo...

The Putah Creek Online Angler Survey is working again. Thanks for your patience. http://www.roatanchildrensfund.com/putahcreeksurvey.html

Hey Everyone, Its not very often I post on here anymore, however, I could use your help to receive a grant for my personal fly fishing guide service, Nor Cal Fly Guides. A few weeks ago, I came across a grant that Chase Bank is giving out to small businesses across the US. There are a few steps needed to poss...

I was going to head up to Putah for my first time, is wading advisable? Will boots do? Do I break out the chest waders?

Tarponville Tarpon, undoubtedly the baddest fish you mess with on the fly. The shear violence and strength of these fish is hair raising. For those of you who have had the opportunity to connect to one of these fish you know what I am talking about. For those of you still thinking it over, get your...

Had a few hours free Sunday and took a friend to Putah. I won't say the locations as I think that's the fun part of learning the creek but will report poor to okay fishing depending on how you look at it. In 3 hours we hooked in 6 fish. Only one being a solid 16" fought and spit the hook either taking a soft...

stuck this nice buck on a streamer sunday just before dark! my first fish on Putah! enjoyed a nice cigar and a cool beer afterwards! was a good day!

I put a rope so i can safley climb out of the creek and it give me a little extra help as I am getting older and have a hard time exiting at access 4

For those of you waiting for spawning season to end at Putah... I went to the Lower Yuba on Sat and caught a few 14 inchers, plus hooked a few other good sized ones. My buddy caught one in the 24 inch range, and hooked another that was probably 18+. The rain and recent high flows added some tint, which I he...

Thanks Jordan Romney for a great talk tonight at the Fly Fishers of Davis meeting. I definitely learned some great tips that I will try out in the near future!

Upper Sac; Touch of Evil 5-16-2015 Above the loop,river rush and froth. Stirring,fins golden dart. Spots black, red andhaloed. Sudden jolts, viscous shake.Back into the depths. Dry and dropper,today, I a bit evil.To hand, a rivers annals. I never really liked to fish this one section of the U...

Anybody familiar with this area? Lookin at may June visit between Crater lake and and Salmon river (Mt Hood area)

it has been about 5 or 6 weeks since I last had a chance to get out to Putah Creek but finally was able to do so 2 days ago (Wednesday). The hills have acquiried their Summer appearance since I was last there. It was a beautiful day though, clear skies, temps in the high 70's and very little wind. I decided to g...

I just moved to Pleasant Hill from Seattle this past summer. I am spoiled having incredible river access back home. finally scored a hall pass and decided to scout the Putah Creek area. I ran into a couple nice fly anglers today. I just wanted to know on a general basis how safe the area is? I was parked in a...

Swifts and Swallows,dart up then around.Swoop the spinner fall. Ripples on the surface.Moire tapestry, rocks and stonescamouflage my spotted friend. An insect potpourri.Pick your poison.Morrisoni still on the menu. Isoperla fulva pop.In the willows their mating dance,Grass moon apogee...

Anyone have a strong opinion on which is the way to go on a 9' 5wt? I'm debating between the Leland Classic Trout reel (2.9" diameter with click and pawl) vs the Ross CLA (3.25" diameter with disc drag). How important is that extra .35"? As far as drag...I've been told that the click an...

The online Angler Survey can be found herehttp://tinyurl.com/qf7pjqo

Hi everyone: Just joined the forum, was planning on bringing my two daughters to the trout celebration this weekend... they're still pretty young so they'll have their kid spin rods, but any recommendation what I might rig them up with (knowing there's no bait, barbs)? Thanks, hope to see you out on...

My dad gave me a used Caddis float tube. After patching a leak in the bladder and recreating the absent spreader bar and dripping apron , I decided to take it for a spin. I had so much fun floating a couple slow deep holes on the creek. There was a short window ~noon that the fish were obviously more active. I...

A reminder that the Wild Trout Celebration is coming up this Sunday at Canyon Creek Resort on April 19, 10-6 PM. This is a family oriented fun and educational celebration of the volunteerism of PCT along with many others groups and clubs who assisted DFW's Heritage and Wild Trout Program team over the...

Last year I went on a buying/testing binge from Amazon, Sierra Trading Post and Cabelas since they had a lot of products on sale. I didn't need any of this stuff, but it sure was fun experimenting. Hopefully, this will help some of you guys if you need to buy new equipment this year. Rods: Redington CPX...

Bought these size 12 boots when I have size 12 feet. What was I thinking? Used them a few times and bought myself the right size boots. My brain fart is your gain. Replaced laces with tougher ones. Paid 70$ for boots. Joe in Napa PS these arent anywhere else on the inernets. -- Edited by browndude3649 on We...

I spent 7 hrs nymphing and didn't get a single strike! I've talked with a couple of fellows on the river and they had similar results. Are the fish on a special diet? Have they left their usual holds and gone walkabout? Or is this typical for this time of year?

I took my new TFO BVK 8wt out to sling some nasty streamers. After figuring out the casting, I was able to get some good drifts. I was using a circus peanut fly... The fly drifted right under a fallen tree and WHAM!!!! I didn't think brownies were in Putah anymore. This one must have been hiding for a...