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...
Get to the creek at 5: 30, suit up and head on down. By 7;30 , the 1'st person showed up. By 9:00, there were two guys fishing across from me. By 10:00 there were the two guys across from me, one directly above me, three down about a hundred yards and three up in the first pool with more headed down from the park...
Solano Water Agency/ Solano Irrigation District will be lowering flows down to 45 CFS on Thursday and Friday so that they can remove the built up silt and weeds from the Putah South Canal. This is an annual operation that this year has been limited to two days instead of a week. Recommended to go elsewhe...
Looking for anyone that wants to rideshare, split gas & maybe hotel for swinging flies for steelhead. Looking at making trips to the Trinity (or other rivers) starting the weekend of the 27th. Flows are being pumped up on the trinity to flush the system with cold water. This should start pulling m...
My last 2 trips have come up short, and I need some help/tips. I fished a 9ft 4x tapered leader and put on my first fly(wolly bugger or large nymph for weight). I put 2-3 small split shots above the first fly. I tied 12 inches of 5x to the bend of the hook and tied on a 2nd very small fly (wd 40, PT, etc). I used a wh...
I have a new in box Ross Vexsis 1.5 (3-5 wt) reel to sell. Includes reel, carry pouch, warranty card. Original retail price $360-$385; asking $200. Equivalent to current Evolution model. Pictures available-email me Also have new Simms Men's Guide waders Medium Short. Older model of the Guide seri...
Hey folks, im looking to do a day trip down to the eastern sierras on Tuesday 6/26. I would probably would want to leave early since it will take a few hours to get down there (3-4am). I am still new to fly fishing so you wouldn’t have to worry about me outfishing you. I’ve never fished this area or navigate...
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