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There has been a significant drop in the number of completed angler surveys the past month. We know a large number of people are out there fishing on the Creek, so this is a reminder to complete the forms, either at the boxes at Access 5 or at the dam (both lots) or online. Please remember to complete one ea...

Attached is a schematic of a trout redd with eggs and fry as one would expect to find on PC. Fry from this years spawn are starting to appear already, so please watch your step and avoid wading into any areas where sand or gravel has been swept free of moss, twigs, etc. This includes areas as small as 12&quo...

BLUERIBBON COALITION EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT HOUSE VOTE ON OMNIBUS LAND BILL POCATELLO, ID (February 4) - The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national trail-based recreation group, today voiced concern that the U.S. House of Representatives will "grease through" over 160 public la...

I put up a date for the redds 101 get together...I would like to know who is planning to attend.I know Bono said he might join me as well as SK60.Both those guys are coming to help.What about everyone else.I dont mind donating my time ,but I would like to know whos planning on joining us..Please reply to th...

I just spent a couple of days fishing the Trinity with my freind Chris Parsons who is a guide through The Fly Shop in Redding. ?He has been guidingon the Trinity every winter for the last 5 or 6 years now, and has it down.The last day of the year saw an end to my drought with Steelies on the Trinity River. ?Chr...

Just moved to the area from Mississippi. Did most of my fishing on the White River system in Arkansas (Little Red, Norfork, White). Decided to give Putah a try. You guys have a real gem. I hooked 4 about the size of the one below but was only able to land this beauty.? See you on the water.

at the creek yesterday. If you lost one send pm and describe. Can bring to reds 101 tomorrow. -- Edited by paul on Saturday 1st of November 2014 03:16:57 AM

anyone have a report from Putah this weekend?

Hey guys, I was out on Putah yesterday from 9-5 with no success, not even a bite!? A very humbling experience.? Last time I was out there in November I had more or less the same issue, though I at least had one bite that day. I thought I was all prepared for yesterday.? Tied up a ton of small flies, lots of #18-...

new to the forum as well as northern california and have i guess what you'd call an?ethical question.? obviously, fishing for spawning fish is not in the best interest of fish populations, but would like some input regarding how far below spawning beds it is acceptable to fish.? i'm not talking 6 inch...

I just put my last Waterworks reel on eBay.? It is a ULA Force 2x reel and spare spool.? The starting bid is $250.? The auction will end on Friday, Feb. 6 around 2:30 PM.? If you are looking for a premium reel and spool for a 5 or 6 weight, this could be for you.? Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBay...

a new personal record. 26.5".? #16 Olive WD-40.

I'd like to think that this is just another method for the BLM to generate some revenue, but somehow I doubt that is the case.? It's from 2007 but first I've heard of it. Linky linky

Sorry it took so long to pick a date .. ?? Sunday Feb 1st 10:00am.Meet at the bridge in the big parking lot....I will park under the big tree in the middle so you know who to look for... ?? If you want to wet a line after, please bring your gear.We might get in the water during our walk so you should bring your wa...

Hello.I recently met a veteran poster on the stream bank. Nice to meet you BC. He mentioned this forum. Seems like a good place30 mins earlier, I landed a big fish, a fish that owns a very popular hole in a VERY popular stream. This guy lives under a non stop barrage of lines. I was fortunate to be one of the l...

Ive been reading a lot of posts of people catching steelhead and am just wondering why when someones talks about there catch its always measured in inches and not pounds?? Im from Washington and if someone asks how big the steelhead I caught was it will always be in pounds.? For example I caught 5 steeli...

I am fishing Monday. Putah (closer), Yuba fishing well I heard. Any one been on the?Yuba or going to be on Monday?

Try straight 4X fluorocarbon tippet from the fly line to the first fly then 6X from the first fly to the dropper. The fluoro is stronger that regular 4X and sinks way faster since it's all one diameter. A regular tapered leader will not sink nearly as fast since the thicker part doesn't cut through the wa...

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/stocking/?? here is a link to the stocking (or not) list and putah creek is on the not list ... which means there will be ONLY WILD FISH taken in 2009! It also means the resorts customers will be all over putah from end to end searching for trout, lake solano is on the not stoc...

?One thing i've noticed this year, at least on the Yuba.....Pretty darn good fall run, one of the better one's ive seen (although i hear that the feather had a down year, which is odd considering the yuba was probably up as far as counts go). ? One of the WORST winter runs i have seen, didn't see more than a d...

There are two new reports on the CALTROUT website (www.caltrout.org) addressing the crisis occurring within the species and populations of our native fish. They can be downloaded from the website. The major report is authored by Dr. Peter Moyle of UC Davis; both are well worth the look.

Ive noticed that in the past years that people have posted their fly fishing or any outdoor activity goals on a post. I have been waiting for someone to start the post but no one has, so i might as well start it. 2009 goals-Finish building the boat -Drift my boat down a river during a steelhead run and catch...

A CAUSE WE CAN ALL RALLY AROUND?By Adena Cook, BlueRibbon Coalition Caught up in the attractions of the Internet, television and the cyber world, too many children have become isolated from nature. We need to get kids outside! Recreation groups, land managers, youth organizations, health provid...

The DFG has announced plans to not stock several bodies of water in 2009, including Putah Creek and Lake Solanohttp://www.sacbee.com/101/v-print/story/1428494.html?-- Edited by SK60 at 11:04, 2008-11-26

I fished the South Fork of the Stan yesterday and would have to say she's alive and well.?The flows were perfect and the insects and fish responded to the beautiful weather.Got there at first light. It was in the mid thirties and was able to dredge up three chunky 'bows indicator nymphing.?By late morn...

Alright guys I think it's time for another swap.? What do you say we make it a streamer swap?? I have been getting more and more interested in some of Kelly Gallups idea's and flies so I will offer up a zoo cougar, and obviously be the one in charge of the swap.? Let's say the first 7 guys... because in the pas...

i have been fishing Putah for about a year now and have come to love it. ?Putah is the first system i have fished that the fish are spawning. ?with out sounding ignorant,?what is the best way to help protect the reds and the spawning fish. thanks

Dennis Alverson Fly Fishing Guide Service??? Livingston, Montana (406) 220-0755? Fly Fishing Guide Dennis Alverson offers guided fly fishing trips in Paradise Valley, Livingston, Montana. Guided Montana Fly fishing trips are available on the Yellowstone River, Boulder River, Stillwater Ri...

?? I read week after week about people that ask questions about spawning trout on putah.Some want to know what a redd is ,what it looks like.Others want to get out and fish, but dont know where a good spot is that wont disturb the spawners and so many other unanswered questions. ?? I want to do more for thos...

"Sea kittens" is the new term being used by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for the creatures they believe are in dire need of an image makeover: fish. "PETA thought that by renaming fish sea kittens, compassionate people who would never dream of hurting a dog or a cat mig...