My nephew is ready for is first fly fishing rod after 2 years of borrowing one of mine. I'm going in with his parents to combine funds for a good rod. I'm thinking medium-flex graphite rod 8 1/2' 5 wt with floating line, good enough to have a lifetime-ish guarantee in case it brakes, but not so expensive...
Just another reminder that Saturday, November 21st is another Putah Creek cleanup day . . . MArk your calendars!!!!!!! The creek looked cleaner than normal the the other day, so I'm guessing that actual necessary cleanup time will be less than the past. I propose that we get a good crew out there, f...
Well alastair called me up a few days back and said brian lets go fishing, and who am i to say no. Wanted to take him to the Middle fork american, and was going to until the night before, when i found out that the flows have been changing again for rafting. last time i fished it, it was at 250 for over a month. oh...
I have a simms guide jacket in an XL thats a bit too big for me, would anybody consider trading my XL for a large. Preferably another simms jacket but I might consider others. The jacket has only been used one day, it's basically brand new. I will post pics later. Thanks, Cody
I am trying to head to the Trinity tomorrow PM to fish all day Wednesday and return Wednesday night. I will sort out the ride and gas etc. just prefer fishing with other people.....especially those the that have fished for Steelhead before ( Not a requirement though!!) PM me ASAP if you are interested i...
I fished from 1 to 2 miles below the bridge today from 8:30am to 1:00 pm. Did not land, hook, or see a fish all day. I fished the same areas a couple of weeks ago and had one fish on. It seems to me the fish population is way down from what it used to be a few years ago. I have 40 years FF'ing experience includi...
Hey Fellas, I have been all over this site and I haven't seen a whole lot of posts on the Lower Stan? I thought about fishing it when the season opens next year and started doing my homework when I noticed that. Any reason why? This is part of finding local water that I can drive to from the East Bay for small d...
Okay, I have been inspired to write something about the debate on rubber versus felt wading boots, since I hear this discourse quite often in my trade. I realize this has been intellectually massaged many times before, but much has recently come to light. This all came about because of a recent 3-day t...
So I spent Sunday on the Trinity. First time up there and man it's beautiful. Any how, it was cold most of the day, upper 20's in the AM. I have a pair of Orvis convertible mittens that seems to do a pretty good job. They're fleece and are pretty warm and dry pretty quick if they get wet. I'm curious to se...
Heard on the radio the other day that some dude pulled a 5lb Brown out of Lake Solano. Too bad it's not swimming there anymore... I know that there used to be a decent Brown Trout fishery at Putah. Anybody know when that population started going south? Any other reports of Browns hanging out in Solano/Pu...
I'm planning a visit to a little pond about 3 miles west of lake tahoe this weekend. At one time it was teaming with brook trout, do you guys think tempatures near freezing would slow down the fishing?
Here's some questions for fun. Post your answers and the first one to get them all right will win a limited edition Putah Creek Trout cap. Added: some of the correct guesses. 1. Who is the most prolific poster on the board (hint: has had several user names) Shaun (Dr. Bombay)-Brian C is in 2nd place 2. In...
Here's a little known change to next years regulations (Section 700): beginning in March, you no longer need to display your fishing license. You must have it on your person or in your immediate possession.
I always liked these threads, so I'll start one. Let's see pics of what you're tying this winter and/or pictures of your fly boxes. Anyone tying steelhead flies? Vince Tied Down Caddis - I have no idea what the shellback does, as you can't see it from underneath. Maybe it just makes it more buoyant.
To: members of the Flyfishing ForumIt has been a very busy year for Putah Creek Trout.We are beginning to be recognized around the state as a solid conservation organization focused on protecting, preserving, and improving our Wild Trout fishery.In just a few months we have gained the trust, c...
I know this is not the for sale section but I never get any action there... I have a box of approximately 90 hand tied flies for sale (including the box). I went through all my flies and these are extras I'm willing to sell. You get the whole thing for $40 shipped, that's about .40¢ a fly....can't beat that....
Alastair recently brought up the interesting point of tying your own indicators. I found this site really helpful - here it is if you're interested Hopefully finding good yarn won't be too hard Vince
I know this might fall better under the conservation category, but... http://www.modbee.com/local/story/933238.html First looks for me since water was released from Friant on October 1st. More coverage of timeline/events at Fresno Bee: A River Reborn.
If you haven't had a chance to read the book Fish Food by Ralph Cutter I strongy suggest that you pick up a copy. It will change the way you fish and the Fly's you use. And get a copy of Bugs of the underworld,its a DVD.
Emerger and I headed up the Lower Yuba once again, bitten by the egg-bite bug. It was an absolutely beautiful day up there. Not too many fishermen or drift boats either. This salmon run is all but done on the river. I never would have imagined that when we fished Lower Yuba 6 weeks ago that it would be t...
Do any of you use, or have heard good things about the TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series fly rods? Specifically the 9' 5wt version. I just won one of these and am wondering how good of a rod it is. Thanks! -Jon
PCT took part in a electrofishing survey this week led by the DFG's Heritage and WIld Trout team. Several PCT members served as volunteers each day netting fish and collecting and recording data. A good time was had by all in spite of the hard work. Lower, Middle and Upper sections were surveyed wi...
As just about everyone is aware, Putah Creek Trout has submitted a proposal to the Fish and Game Commission which asks to amend the current regulations on the Inter Dam Reach to year round catch and release using barbless artificial lure or fly only. The open public comment period with the Fish a...
Im fishing the yuba for the first time tomorrow, I heard the river is closed above the 20 bridge? What type of water is it downstream of the bridge. I like to cover a lot of ground is it easy to get around? Any info would be great. Ian
What's up fellas! I'm just trying to get through my last day at work for the week and get ready for Thursday's session on the lower Yuba. I plan the standard nymphing (caddis pupa, micro may, stone fly, maybe eggs but judging from One Weights post, that doesn't sound very promising. Does anyone have an...
1 2
)
(Preview)
