Drove up to the Russian yesterday. The River was a little over 900cfs and very fishable. Stopped at Dry Creek. There was a report of one fish in the morning. I worked it over for about two hours. Nothing. The river had blown out the downstream area where I usually cross. Unable to even attempt a cr...
Ive been watching the flows for sometime now, and they have been fluctuating between 120 and 65. I know there are no more salmon coming up the rivers, so what is the reasoning behind the 2 days at 120 then 2 days at 65, then back up again. Its been doing this since Jan 8th.
Its worth repeating that the whole length of the creek from Monticello Dam to the tip of the island below Access 5 is where the special regs (year around barbless, artificials only, take) are in effect. Lake Solano is being enforced under a 5 fish limit, bait can be used, interpretation of the reg. O...
Hi Folks, a happy new year to everybody! Managed to get home to Ireland for Christmas for the first time in nearly two years. Unfortunately the temperature only rose above freezing a few times on the entire trip. With trout and salmon being off limits for the spawn between October and March the only opt...
Below are several terms that are important to trout fishing or to trout food organisms or to the ecology of Putah Creek followed by a list of definitions. Some terms have more than 1 answer, all have at least 1. Post your answers here. Winner receives well earned PCT T shirt. Good Luck. Wild Trout Nymph...
I just bought a 590-2 Sage RPL. I picked it up on ebay and its in amazing condition for how old it is. And yes I said RPL for all you "old timers." I guess its not that old, but they did come out with the RPL series back in 1985. Many say that this rod put Sage on the map and was a huge advancement in grap...
I made a Lower Yuba run with Alastair on the 20th. I was amazed how much the river had cleared up in a week. Visibility was around 5 feet. As you can see on the flow reports, it is still running very high. Wade access is very much reduced, but like anywhere, you observe and define the feeding lanes, seam...
Want a GoPro HD camera . Of course you do. They are water proof, one button touch on/off. Takes photos and video...Many models to choose from. Small and can take a major beating..... Anyone thats buys a GoPro from my Motorsport shop I will ship to you for free and Then donate 50% of the sale's profit to P...
Went to the American River yesterday for the first time. I never had a take the entire day. I fished sailor bar from about 11 til dark. There was pehaps a 8-10 fly fisherman there and another dozen gear fisherman (I'm not sure if that a big crowd for the american or not). I talked to a few people (Fly f...
Three of us ran into Warden Sheeley on the creek this week as he was writing down our license plate numbers before heading down to the water to check on us. He thanked us for saving him the effort to track us down on the water. He was glad to hear about our projects on the creek for the fishery and our educati...
I was thinking about picking up one or the other. Dont really know if anyone here has any experience with the HD POV cams yet. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. Colin
Be the first to answer the following questions and receive a T-shirt or hat from PCT:What salmonid has the northernmost freshwater distribution? Where is it found?Who was the best known female fly fisher and author of the 19th century?What is the major structural difference between modern fly...
I haved fished Putah for many, many years. Having experienced what an outstanding fishery Putah was in the past, I am saddened to see what it has become over the past few years. I realize that there are several members of this forum who can and have told the same story. There are many theories as to w...
As some might know I am on the market for a new pair of boots. I have been looking around but found the same pair of Simms boots (L2s) i am looking to replace on sale but they have the Aquastealth soles. I have used the Vibram Streamtread before but have never even heard of these does anyone have advice or exp...
Good Morning everyone. I am off to the slopes today, but wishing I was fishing!! Is anyone out there familiar with Albright? I would like to add to my expanding collection of rods and reels, but I object to paying the high prices demanded by the premium brands. Take care and thanks for the input, DJ
I just want everyone to know that you can support the game wardens. They are doing their best on a limited budget. If everyone gives five bucks it will make a difference!!! If you watch Wild Justice you will see that these people really care about the wildlife in CA. Show your support!!! http://www...
Hello board its been a long time since my last post, but what i saw at the creek this past Sunday was quite disturbing. As I was heading to a spot that I usually start my day at I noticied something large and red submerged of the bank. As I got closer to the waters edge passing empty KFC bags an empty mason jar...
Ducks are laying an egg!! I saw a fish caught and kept today on Putah. The offender was some type of raptor. Not sure what it was. White and brown fairly large. Not a Red Tail, not a Bald eagle. Something in between. A raptor has to eat... Any bird people out there?
Try to rap your brains around this one...If your local safeway closed, you would drive to the next closes store to buy your food...You would not starve and die. Though I'm starting to thing a few of you are that dumb....If one section of the creek gets filled in with silt and the food source get choked out...
I am primarily a kayak fish, but I also fly fish Putah. On occassion I like to paddle Lake Solano if not only to get outside and L.S. is close. I have a fish finder on my yak and have been really surprised by how much of a wasteland L.S. has become in terms of fish. Obviously the stocking is what held up the p...
I have been pondering this question recently. Why choose to go to a creek, river or lake with rod and reel in hand? Why not just take a pair of hiking shoes and a camera or maybe a pair of binoculars to observe the wildlife? Im currently formulating my own response but I would enjoy hearing others thought...
If you want to have more fun than fly fishing check out SPEED channel. They are broadcasting the Supercross series live this year! Finals are coming up. My money is on James Stewart. Villapoto 2nd?
Two buddies and I fished the Lower Stan just below Goodwin Dam on Friday, 1/7/2011. Fishing pressure was relatively light; we saw only five other guys all day. Flows over the spillway were about 200 cfs. It was cold and overcast all day. Fishing was typical for this time of year on the Lower Stan, wi...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRtiKRIkZoM. Heres is a really cool video I thought I'd share. Bueatifully shot !!! This one will really get you in the mood to get out there !!!
This is kind of funny, noticed no other fishing posts, ummmm, wonder why. fishing good maybe. lol. This conversation comes up a bunch so figured id post it (I have become more of a swing guy, but will nymph too). This is to be funny and not offened anyone. http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7620039 EN...
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