On Friday Rep. Dan Lungren wrote to the Secretary of the Interior claiming that San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area cities that use Hetch Hetchy water were in violation of the Raker Act and should be prohibited from further use of Hetch Hetchy as a storage facility. His long term goal is the remova...
I was fishing on PC yesterday and noticed another fisherman watching me from the opposite bank. I was not in an easy to access spot, and was surprised by the guy. He proceeded to stare at me for about 5 minutes, never saying a word. I felt alarmed. I had crossed the stream and maybe he was pissed I was in &quo...
I'm relatively new to Putah creek. I fished it yesterday and lost two sizeable trout (one looked like it was pushing 20") on number 18 to 20 flies. The first problem I had was no net. But I'm wondering if there's a secret to landing fish on small flies. I was playing the big fish for longer than I norm...
I have been noticing more and more tree limbs missing with saw marks lately on the creek. Legally I am sure this is a no no but I am curious to your opinions in regards to this. I don't think I would ever do it, I like the challenge when fishing Putah. I understand the frustration it causes. I guess I have...
Just checking to see what people think about the current flows on Putah (400cfs). Is this too high to fish the creek effectively? or are there some access points that fish better than others? thinking about going this weekend but don't want drive all the way just to get beat up by a swift creek. Than...
Hit the creek for a bit today. Figured it would be a little busy for the holiday weekend. All I can say is the RV park was rockin like the old days and I had some good laughs. It hasn't been as nuts as it was before, but this brought back some times. Then on the way out I had a fish rocket off the bottom and ham...
I have the Euro nymphing bug. I'm contemplating buying a more specialized rod to match the style. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?
I'm Looking at 10' 3 or 4 weights. I want to do Polish/Czech short line as well as French/Spanish longer line casting.
I am not going to spend more than $...
April and May when the rivers are still a little high. I have found you can have a lot of fun in the lakes. One of the lakes is by Almanor and is full of small mouth bass the other good lake is full of brown trout that fight like crazy!
Since i've been catching some really nice fish on the Yuba river lately i though i should have a photographer take some nice photos of the 6 wt spey rod and the tube before i gets to banged up from fishing. last week i caught several nice rainbows one 18 and a 19 incher on the swing with variants of north coun...
Years ago the Vacaville Fiesta days was always around the hight of the shad run for the Feather river. Anybody been out to the Feather; Shanghi or Thermolito?
Looking for someone who would be willing to introduce me to fly fishing. Have been angling for a while now, but wanted to learn more about fly fishing!! Would really appreciate it anyone would help me in learning. go to putah almost every other week, so can come whenevr you're going!! Thanks.
Ok how about a different destination; Gerle creek. I've never tried it with a fly rod, have always used small spinners. Browns, Brookies and Rainbows up to about 12" but most are smaller. The creek itself is a whoppong 10' accros on average granted with the snow melt it might be up a bit though i...
PCT has decided to provide a monthly newsletter online on our website. The current issue can be viewed on the home page and back issues on the links page. The NL is emailed directly to our members and other stake holders, along with other information. Please feel free to provide feedback. Tight lin...
Hey All, Got an hour on the creek, but with high flows an hour turned into only about 20 drifts and the mostly hiking around and enjoying the scenery. Anyone on the creek tomorrow or this weekend? I have to teach a course next week and am looking to burn of some stress on the river beforehand. Vince
Used but like new condition reels that were only used for private casting lessons. Most of the reels come with line/backing and they are in hardly used to used condition, but really only need a good cleaning. The lines are SA or Rio, and I will not swap lines around, and all prices are Negotiable. 1) Gold...
Teal and cream, swinging to the swallows swoop. spotted rainbow friend. Riffles woosh then glide, from snowmelt, rolls then boils. In my hand, she, spring bright.http://tonysalpenglow.blogspot.com/2012/05/yuba-ku-5-13-2012.html
Decided to head up today even though we just got a nice flow bump to 600. As expected, a tough day of fishing, although I managed one fat 18 incher to hand and a few more takedowns to boot. What was working was 6x and 7x tippet (water's high but gin clear), big dark colored flies, and lots of shot fished in sof...
Hi my name is John and I'm new to this site and also fly fishing. I'm taking casting lessons soon in sac. I'm looking for a good stater rod and reel, and also any tips for a beginner.
I was fishing at access 5 today and my friend spotted a mountain lion on the island. Just a friendly reminder that we fish in their backyard not ours.
- Nic
Hey Bob, I think this pattern is pretty easy to duplicate. The Lembroughton's will carry on! I need to trim the wings slightly shorter on the next one, this was the experimental first tie. Packrat
names joe im new to fly fishing and in the process of learning. i have no associates that fly fish so i have little help other than what i read online. I was just wondering if anyones got tips on fishing putah creek. Specifically fly selection. Thanks
I was thinking of heading out to Putah or Yuba rather than doing the Davis Picnic Day tradition. I'd rather drink a few beers on a peaceful river than in a crowded bar during the day. The Yuba's rainy blowout hopefully should be gone by now (hopefully!).
Hello all, This looks like a great community, lots of good info here - keep up the good work! I'm a beginning fly fisher, and brand new to Putah Creek. I've read through the forums a bit, including the posts on ettiquette, the angler surveys, etc so I just wanted to say hello and ask if anyone had some fri...
I want to take some of the vets from the pathway home in Yountville fly fishing-- for starters up to Putah Creek. i am needing to get some help with boots and waders or an old vest that someone would loan or give to me for the express use of any men that want to learn to fly fish from the pathway home. And yes I a...
My brother is visiting in early May for a week and is a big bass fisherman. We're planning on exploring the Delta, but I don't have much expereince with that water. I'd like to hire a guide for a day or two, but my brother being a gear fisherman might complicate matters. Anyone know a Delta bass guide wh...
1 2
)
(Preview)
