Well, the creek is full of mud from the last couple of big storms , BUT, the gloryhole is only three feet from the top and they are predicting a possible return of the atmospheric river that hammered us last week. If that happens it is very possible that the hole will spill over for the second time in three y...
I do a lot of backpacking in the eastern sierras in the summertime, and would like to find a pair of lightweight boots or booties. some high country lakes require wading to get your fly past the shelf and its always a drag having to haul in my chest waders and heavy boots when space and weight are limited....
I recently found some spy sunglasses while heading onto a trail to the creek. They were below the ”resort” headed back from the bridge in the harder to access area of the creek. They are prescription lenses and please respond with the model for verification.
1200 cfs with pitiful visibility, but the Skwallas are starting to show and I had fun. They really nail a rubber legs and I lost a football toad who snapped a 4x leader. I’m going 3x now As visibility is low. Get some and leave Putah alone for a couple more weeks.
Spent yesterday (Jan. 22nd) out at the creek. Hadn't been there since Jan. 3rd and what a difference in water clarity. The color is mocha brown with 9-10 inch visibility and areas where there was a gravel bottom are coated in a layer of boot sucking mud up to 6 inches deep. Looking at the water data, on Ja...
Hi everyone, I was taking some fly fishing pictures on the creek last November 9 and got some nice shots of a guy fishing there. I am interested in entering one in a photo contest but need a release for the person in the shot. I was hoping that he is a regular that follows this site or perhaps one of you know...
It's just a tad early in the season here. Steelhead fishing on the Carp river, Michigan U.P. Probably part of the reason most are fishing the ice. It's interesting how you take things for granted until you move and no longer have access to it (Putah). Tight lines all and have a great new year. -- Ed...
Well, I made it down there yesterday. I went with a pal, and I can honestly say that if you are over 50, that's a GOOD IDEA. The trail down is steep, and once you get to the water, it is deep RIGHT NOW. And I never thought that I would want (or need ) felt soled boots, but with the scrambling over slick assed g...
so I’m watching these guys fishing various rivers on the East slope of the Sierra ( the Owens etc. ), and whenever these dudes hook anything over 12 inches, the guide uses this long assed handled net with an opening big enough to cover an Elk to net the thing, after first wading out and landing it with 20 fe...
So.... how does one get to the aforementioned water. I have parked at the parking place below the dam, where you walk down the road to the river, but going upstream from there looked to be a dead end, complete with some deep water. Is there a trail that I just haven't found, or is it bushwhacking. I have dri...
Took off last week for my first steelhead trip of the new year. A lot of mileage for two days. We fished the Trinity on day one. The water was low and clear. After fishing for most of the day with zero strikes we drove to my buddies cabin in Dunsmuir to thaw out. The next day it was north to the Klamath. N...
I'll be driving down to Carmel for a few days next week and visiting the area from Monterey Bay to Big Sur. Been down there before and always though about taking a rod. Any suggestions? Take a rod and fish a beach or rocky area for stripers, perch, or kelp bass. Leave the rod at home and just enjoy the ar...
It's that time of the year when I start having anxiety attacks thinking about going after steelhead. I should have never started, and hate to admit it, but its developed into my favorite fishing vice. Beware young men. Talk about dumb. No rain. No water. Too much rain. Too much water. Not here...
if anyone is interested im selling my orvis clearwater 12’ 8 weight. bought it new for 350, am asking 175 but would consider a trade. Cork handles are aged from use but not damaged, its in great shape otherwise. orvis calls it a switch but its really more of a short spey rod rather than a long switch rod...
Hey everyone a friend and fellow guide from Grass Valley had his truck stolen Tuesday night from a hotel in Sacramento , Please consider helping out by going to gofundme C/O ( Hope for Jon B ) I will try to attach the link either way he lost everything . his truck all his fly fishing gear and all his priv...
I know certain guides and anglers have been really successful swinging flies at putah. Not expecting any hand holding since I know many like to keep their putah tricks to themselves but curious if there are any tips or techniques related to swinging/stripping bigger flies at putah.
FYI, I’ve observed early activity with fish showing signs of spawning. Not just staging signs but actively playing chase and paired up. If you see fish doing big swirls or paired up in shallow water, move along to other spots.
Hello everyone. I tried fishing this afternoon on the South Fork of the American River. Fished from Riverton but didn’t go far enough to reach Kyburz. I didnt catch anything, no bites to report either. I was euro nymphing with a single fly, just trying to get better at the technique. The water was quite...
Hey everyone I am doing my due diligence trying to find the owners of 2 camera i found during the recent low flows both where in water proof cases , call me to describe at 707 294-4738 and ask for Richard , ps I also found 2 phones in cases both working one was already returned an I phone x they where really...
Hi All, Anyone have a good recommendation for water as close as Putah but a little easier? My wife has really put in the work and tagged along with me for years now, I want to put her in some easy "just catch some fish" water. Doesn't even have to be trout. Anything as close as Putah that would hit this catego...
All: Yolo County Parks and Rec are soliciting comment on the possible imposition of day use fees for use of the fishing accesses that they manage and maintain. The current day use fee at other Yolo county parks or recreation sites is $8 and annual passes are available on a sliding scale cost of $35-$85,...
Poked around but did not fish, counted 12 cars on the way to the dam, on a Thursday! Enjoy the view. -- Edited by nclay on Thursday 8th of November 2018 10:02:16 AM
I have been researching the technique, but I am still not sure if I should give it a shot. The rod I will be using is a 9‘ 5 weight and I am concerned I won’t be able to effectively cover water that is too far away to reach. Also, with the fast, deep runs, I am afraid the only way to get my fly down is with a big heavy...
Hey Everyone I hope your all well , I found a wading stick Monday and want it to get back to its rightful owner , so ask around and let your friends know i have it so it get back to who ever lost it if at all possible
Brand new line. Great Putah line for throwing indicators on a 4wt rod. $85 new, but I'll let it go for $60 (obo). -- Edited by Phasesofwatersports on Monday 5th of November 2018 07:47:57 PM-- Edited by Phasesofwatersports on Tuesday 6th of November 2018 07:41:02 AM
Hey everyone Please keep an eye open for my net it is the guide fishpond sells , lost it just abouve the staircase so it must have gone down when i wasnt looking Thanks Richard
When I was seven or eight years old, my parents planned a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. Already a fishing nut by then, I quickly found out that fly fishing was the way to catch trout there. I needed a fly rod to use on the trip. I begged my mother all summer long for something, anything. Eventua...
This qualifies as a rant, but I'm looking for suggestions. I've been trout fishing for a long time and no matter what I do my leader material gets tangled. I've tried any number of leader material holders and at some point my leader material turned into a tangled mess. Are any of you using anything th...
