anyone live in napa and want to help me out with some / a , lesson ?. I have the tools nowI want to start out tying a bead head fox pupa and or a zibra midge -- Edited by rgloft on Friday 5th of November 2010 04:06:44 PM
A survey being conducted on the creek by DFG and PCT indicates the spawn is about over. But that does not mean its safe to wade in the tailouts and other redd areas. After fertilization, the eggs are at risk to crushing boot treads for 45-50 days afterward. That means its another month, until April, befo...
I just moved to davis from livermore becuase I'm attendind UCD. While I was living in the Bay Area my usual haunt was the lower stan, below goodwin dam, but now that I'm so close to Winters I figured I should turn my attention to Putah Creek. I tried the creek for the first time last thursday. I fished u...
Had a blast with my father fishing the Lower Sac with Ryan Johnston. After teaching the old dog the new trick, we boated 26 nice rainbows which topped out at 19.5". We drifted the middle section. It was cold but dry. Most of the fish were taking orange egg patterns! Weird time of year for that bu...
I had a chance to go to the Flyfishing Show in Pleasanton today. Once again, fewer rod and reel manufacturers and fewer outfitters as well. No DF&G booth either. No Leland or Western booth as well. This show sems to get a bit smaller every year. I'm amazed that a number of larger rod and reel ma...
Mark your calendar for a fun event on March 26. We are going to hold a celebration of the start of spring by hosting a fly tying and fly casting event at the new Lake Solano Nature Center located at the Lake Solano Park. Regional professional and skilled amateur Fly Tyers will be tying their favorite Puta...
The Leland Fly Fishing Ranch in Sonoma Ca will be hosting a two-day Fly Fishing Expo to commemorate the opening of its 13-acre ranch in the heart of Sonoma wine country. We've been open over a year now and its finally time to celebrate. Get ready for two days of Fly Fishing madness. Also, we’ll be hosting...
Met up with Brian on the American this morning to test the spey rod for his up coming Alaska trip. This is a 11 weight, a little heavier than his 5 weight. He tied on a piece of red yarn an cast down and across and said he thought he felt a tug. Next cast he got two tugs , third cast also got a tug. He then tied on an a...
Fished the Yuba for a couple hours down below diguere on Friday, only one fish, but I didn't really fish that hard either (my brother was with me who didn't have waiders so I couldn't really get to fish all my favorite spots). Drove up below parks bar mid afternoon to see if any hatches were going on, none...
SINCE I SAT THROUGH AND READ EVERY WORD OF THE RECENT "REDD DEBATE" ON THE PUTAH CREEK SECTION, I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE CHECKING ALL THE PREVIOUS THREADS TO SEE IF ANY HAD BLOGGED ABOUT PONTOON BOATS. ANYBODY HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THEM? I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BRANDS, EQUIPMENT, SINGLE PERSON BO...
Please take a moment today to support the EPA as they work to protect Bristol Bay’s fish, wildlife and water resources for future generations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is listening to requests from TU members, hunters and anglers, commercial fishermen and Alaska Natives to use t...
I have an almost brand new St Croix Imperial 9ft 5wt 4pc rod, medium fast action rod with hard rod tube. Its has been used a few times since I got it fully replaced from St Croix, mostly on putah, and a few times on the Truckee River. It comes with a Ross Fly Water 2 reel, it is used, it has some character marks a...
Summary results for the first three years of the online angler survey are posted below. Assigning significance to the data obtained from angler surveys is usually difficult from a science standpoint. That said, it is still an important tool for DFG's evaluation of the fishery. 2008: 1002Fish, 3...
Ok heres a topic I thought might be some fun. We'll put 2 fish against each other, You state wich one you preffere and why. First match should have lots of opinions.....Brown trout Vs. Rainbow. Wich one would you preffere to catch and why ??? GO !!!!
I was making up a batch of this z-poxy 5 minute epoxy stuff and I thought it is supposed to be clear. I followed the directions and made up a few batches. All of it turned out a milky white, even when dried. I bought the stuff at Sweeney's, seems pretty straight forward from the directions. Anbody have...
Looking at getting a new rotary vice and was wondering what you guys use. I am leaning pretty heavy towards the Dyna king barracuda. They are out of Cloverdale so I would be supporting a local company and seem to be bomb proof. Little pricey for this working kid but they are really nice. Any thoughts...
Sage VPS 890 Graphite III 9'0" 3 15/16oz 2 piece Fly rod. Never used. Asking $325 obo Thanks Brian 530-354-3740 -- Edited by brian clemens on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 10:49:46 AM
Does anybody ever get down to the Tuolumne at La Grange, I have never been and am looking for a spot to head this weekend, I am trying to stay away from the Putah, The Stan is low and La Grange is a little closer than the Merced. Looking for any helpful advice Thanks
I have an unused anodized black Galvan Rush 10 reel for sale. A true permit, steelhead, striper, largemouth fly reel for under $350 that won't blow apart. Will be great on your Spey or Switch rig too. If you're looking for silky smoothness and a proven disc drag system at the price of spring and pawl re...
Not much to say, went to putah today and fished from from noon til dark. No fish, no takes. this makes 3 goose eggs in a row at putah and one at AR. Next week I think I'll go to the stanislaus, its usually a good slump breaker.
Im selling a 9ft, 6wt, 4pc Scott G-series. This rod is from the long running line of original G-series rods. It has been very lightly used and is in excellent condition. I have the original tube and sock and they are both in excellent condition as well. If you want a classic medium action rod this is for yo...
Anyone going to the film tour stop in Sac on the 7th? If you haven't been to one in the past I would suggest checking it out. Pretty cool films from all over. Who knows maybe one day we can put together a little short about Putah.
For the history buff, go to the link below where you can find over 400 photos of the process of building the dams. Pages 16-22 show the floods of 55-56, pages 46-49 show the 128 bridge and what the creek looked like there before the dam was started. http://www.watershedportal.net/gallery/album06
Well she is back on the market......but new and improved I have a Scott STS 10ft 6wt 2pc rod, that I recently had converted to a 10.5ft switch rod. It comes with original rod sock and tube, and yes it still fits in the tube. This is an awesome Sac Valley steelhead rod. I would love to keep it, but I have been gi...
