I was thinking about going camping next weekend with some friends and want?to get the line wet. We were going?to camp Burney Falls but its all filled up.?Anyone?have any suggestions of?good places to camp and fish? Im coming from Davis. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Brent
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You tube video of Del Albright talking for a few minutes about what can be done to save ohv trails and access. If youd like to have a place to point folks who want to see a video clip (couple minutes) on what they should do to save our sport and our trails, and see my ugly mug at the same time, send them here to my...
ya im going to hat creek this weekend and im new to fly fishing however got my waders yesterday boy what a dif still didnt get any hits at putah today owell , bob one of the guys at sweenys helped me pick out some fly earlyer this week but could use some advice on some of the spicifices where to go what tippet? d...
Hey guys, im heading up to Pennsylvania next week and im going to be fishing fishing creek over there near state college in central pa. i doubt anyone has fished this creek but it is a limestone creek and any info could help. even if you have fished in the area, the info is probably useful. Any thing specia...
Hi , I'm pretty new to fly fishing so I'll try to be as clear as I can. Tell me everything you know about fly fishing! Just kidding. I have the day off tommorow and I am going the creek. Should I be out there earlymorning, mid-day or early evening? A location suggestion or two would be nice but I wont push it wi...
Here is the carved trout that I am donating to the fund raiser. It will be raffled off June 13 in Healdsburg. Tickets are $10.00, you can contact SK 60 for the tickets.
What do you use for a wingpost in parachute flies? I've always had difficulties getting calf tail fibers stacked well and tied down without creating bulk, so I've been using poly yarn. Does anyone have any tips in minimizing calf tail bulk when making a wingpost? Also, any general feedback/tips on my...
I'm wondering how many of you guys tie your own flies?? Is it something that eventually all fly fisherman end up doing?? I don't feel like I have the free time or patience to do it yet.? Although I have tied up several midges just because they're easy to tie.
??Gonna get stuck with in laws this June on Shaver Lake and thought I'd ferry across Florence Lake and fish. Any advice, also planning to to hike to Dutch and Hidden lake.The Big J
They are back!?The ticks tend to be in tall grass, low shrubbery waiting to hop on. The larval ticks are tiny, the nymphs and adults are also small??Check your clothes , waders, skin-especially around the hairline. It takes them several hours to attach, so you have some time to remove them. The threat...
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Forum Members: We are now taking?reservations for the Set of 17 PC hand tied flies donated by several fellow Forum members and members of Putah Creek Trout. They are pictured below-they are great examples of PC patterns. Cost is $40, including box and shipping. 1st row:PT nymph,glass midge,blackw...
Spent about four hours on the creek yesterday.? The rain seemed to have no effect, the water seemed to be clearer than usual.? Saw two bait guys, thats it. One fish for me at about hour two.? Six inchs, took it on the swing. After bushwacking through 6' tal black berries, (because I'm an idiot), I came up a...
MX 19 and myself are going to hold a half day guide trip/class on putah creek,but first we must find out who is interested and how many. The cost will be a minimum "donation" of 50.00 and all of the proceeds go to our PCT group (non profit). The class can be split up in two parts if we have a mixed ba...
Lower Yuba is up over 4,000, actually came up after the rains stopped and deer creek dropped, so Englebright res is the culprit, Probably needs a few days to drop back in shape.
Im going to donate a few Feather river?guided trips for some spring time fishing.100% of the funds will go to putah creek trout.I will guide up to 2 people per trip ...Your day will include fly's and leader set up, a very nice lunch, some good fishing and a little on stream knowledge.We will wade several...
the yellow sally hatch is on like donkey kong. Bono - you ever use a ys nymph pattern?? Those must work at Putah, though I've never tried one. Hatch started around 7:00 and lasted til dark, getting stronger as it got darker. Lots of little fish rising... I must have gotten 30 grabs, little back flips, and...
Is anyone else going after these hogs?? I picked this 30 in. pig up the other day with my 8 wt. and took my neighbor out yesterday and got?the one in hand.? They are strong,? don't stink that bad, and are not as easy to catch with a fly as most think.? I have only been able to pick up one fish per spot, after that...
Who is ready for another fly swap?? This time the fly swap will be a fundraiser for the Putah Creek Trout Organization.? The idea for this swap came from SK60 and the goal?is to gather 12 sets of 12 flies which are proven putah creek fish catchers.? The flies would then be donated to PCT, for them to use to r...
8wt two piece 9' with bag and�tube in excellent condition. 380.00 Very little use. Will donate 15% of sale price to P.C.T. I haven't used this rod since I picked up a XI2 last year. Send a pm if interested. Paul -- Edited by paul on Tuesday 31st of March 2009 09:45:22 AM-- Edited by paul on Monday 13th of Apr...
I popped my indicator(cherry) on the Truckee, have got to know Putah( well, I know she is a woman, say "bee- yitch" anyone?) and I'm hungry for some strange.You know, new water. I've seen a previous post( "A river for May") that had a lot of vague answers. Let me put it this way.......
Im going to be in San Diego for a week in june and I want to do some fishing, Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for fishing opportunities or maybe a guide in the area. I have to miss a trip to the upper sac to go on this trip so i am very determined to do some fishing. Any suggestions would be great.
does anyone know what was being discused or taught up at putah creek saturday morning around ten a.m near parking lot 5 drove in saw a license plate saying something about fly tying but did,nt stop Ihad taken a fall and was totally wet from fishing in the rain and falling in the river so I didn,t stop . But c...
need a pair of waders ?she 5;8 ?178 pds ?going to hat creek this weekend . I heard the waters ?pretty cold up there still. please call me re; this post I don,t check this website every day and I don,t allways ?know how to effectivly navigate them and I do much better on the phone. thanks . Richard in napa (707...
Well I've got an embarrassing story to tell.? About 2 months ago I ventured out to the American by Sailor's? Bar.? It was my first time fly fishing anywhere other than Putah and I was very excited.? So I checked up on the current regs. about my tackle and bag limits and was ready to go.? Making a long story s...
My parents want to stay somewhere (cabin or hotel) in april no more than 3 hours from oakland, and I want to go to a place with good fishing. we are all thoroghly stumped. anyone have some suggestions? thanks