Hi Everyone I live in the North Bay and have fly fished for years and have yet to fish Putah Creek. I drove right past the turn off to Putah on 505 last weekend on the way to fish the Lower Sac. I had a great day up there, but I really want to learn it the creek especially with gas prices going up. Any ideas for fly...
I think thats the name of the stuff up at Putah. It's starting to bloom (granted the poison oak is starting to leaf out as well) which means the other spawn is kicking in. Berryessa Bass This storm front coming through Tuesday night through Wednesday will give them lock jaw for a few days. No weather t...
As a follow up to some posts (myself included) about ARFF and the whole deal about posting about fishing to sponsors, , in the words of the late Paul Harve, "and now, for the rest of the story." I wanted to add that the owner emailed me back and invited me in for coffee to discuss. I completely f...
Anyone go? I went Sunday, it was my first time and to be honest I was a little disappointed. It was pretty small and about half the vendor booths were for private waters, non profits, and tour organizers. You can find all that stuff on the internet. I was expecting to see booths from the major brand m...
The PCT org could really use a hand updating our website. If you have experience with CSS, HTML, working with grid systems, and feel the need to volunteer some of your time to a worthwhile organization then please PM me. Thx.
The fly fishing film tour is coming to Sacramento again this year. Same venue as last year but an entirely new set of videos. Tickets at the door are $15. Some of the local Sacramento shops have discounted tickets available for $12. There will be a pre event gathering at Fly Fishing Specialties before t...
Today marked the end of the second wintertime spawning survey that PCT has assisted HWTP with. No fish were seen at the survey sites today and have been dwindling in numbers recently. DFG is in the process of analyzing last year's data, but it appears that the numbers of fish is about the same this year,...
Time for another fish biology challenge. 1. When and where in the world was the rainbow trout discovered and first named? What was the name? 2. Which US trout subspecies was fished to extinction within 20 years of its discovery? Where was it found? 3. True or False. The Sacramento perch is not found...
Here's one for the good guys: Three Stockton men face prison and jail terms, heavy fines, a forfeited vehicle and destroyed firearms for conspiring to kill and sell deer for profit. In June 2011, after a three week investigation, wardens with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) arreste...
Here are some photos of a fish caught today. It appears the fish was attacked by a cormorant or merganser. The fish actually had tons of energy even though it had a huge gash about one inch deep.
Regional nonprofit Tuleyome is holding a townhall discussion about the formation of a National Conservation Area that includes the IDR of PC. This NCA inclusion would provide some protection and enhancement possibilities for PC. Congressman Mike Thompson will be there as well. If you can attend...
Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show kick-starts season Feb. 24-26 PLEASANTON – In what has turned into an annual beginning-of-the-year ritual for Northern California fly-fishers, the Fly Fishing Show kicks off the season at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Feb. 24-26. Fly-casters, fly-tiers, tackle m...
Dont forget folks, Steve Karr already mentioned it but this upcoming weekend is the putah creek event at Canyon Creek Resort. This will be a great time with lots of things to do ( casting clinics, fly rod demos, wine tasting, food and lots of really cool gifts and prizes). This is all for a good cause, bri...
well guys im back aka EZ...been gone for a while and i dont no whats going on. Had some time today from knife making so i thought i would drop all u a line. hows the war going on PC, whats hot and whats not. Also still tring to sell all my fly tying stuff, need the $$$ for knife making stuff. Drop me a kite if yall y...
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So I have been playing around with some new knots. I have always used improved clinches on most setups. I was googling "strongest fishing knots" the other day and saw the "San Diego knot". Reason for the question is I broke off a big pissed off winter steelhead earlier this we...
Finally (!) joined the forum and thought I'd introduce myself and make a case for the future of Putah Creek.I am the 2nd Chris Y. to join the PCT Board. My family moved to Davis three years ago from the mountains of Virginia, where I served on the Board of the local TU Chapter. I mentions these details for t...
Everyone - I'm traveling from Minneapolis to SF at the end of next week. I have family in Benicia which is only about 1 hour south of Putah I believe. I was thinking about trying to do a 1/2 day on the water. However I'm concerned with how feasible this might be without a guide. Is a 1/2 day too short to...
The fish have been spawning long enough for eggs to be developing in the redds. Avoiding stepping on the gravel beds is even more important than not harrassing the active spawners. This danger will remain until the first of April, so be diligent and avoid wading on any exposed gravel until then.
So I'm clearing up some space here and have a huge stack of magazines. Fly rod and reel, Flyshermen, Fly tyer, American angler, etc. Lots of good info in this stack. If anyone wants them they are free, you pay the postage. They are going in the recycle soon if not....did I mention Northwest flyfisher and...
Whats in pic 1? Where does it come from--hint, its not a fossil (yet). Whats in pic 2 (hint--they are not psychedelic mushroom caps) Whats their function/ Where would you find them?
I can't believe it-- he really does exist! Me and Sarah were fishing yesterday after a great Redds Clinic and we saw a HUGE woodpecker who lives in one of the dead trees up there! It was such a cool addition to a beautiful day on the creek. Has anyone else had a sighting?? Pileated WoodpeckerPileaIt was...
Went out to the Yuba yesterday and threw a few flies. The skwalas are starting to show and there are some big green caddis flying around. Hooked a few landed a few and had a big grab on a mercer skwala dry. The locals from grass valley are throwing their top secret skwala dries and hooking up. The water...
I had a good time on the Russian River yesterday until I unloaded today. I left my rod in the Wohler Bridge Parking lot. A Winston Ibis fly rod 10 1/2 feet weight 7. Thanks for any help. East Bay Ed
New Lower price, need to get rid of this thing. It's a brand new, never used Sage SLT 2 piece 8wt rod. I got it after they discontinued the SLT line and it has been sitting on a shelf ever since. $250
Got my new fishing license and the book they call the steelhead card. Thinking of trying the Russian this week end. Anybody know what condition it's in after last weeks rain. Thanks, East Bay Ed
