Some of you were asking when to get your flies in.? I was thinking today maybe by Sept. 1 would be good.? Gives us a month and takes a little pressure off plus we get our flies in plenty of time for steelhead season.? The run down is as follows Brian Clemens-Caddis pupa JT-Nymph WT-Alaskabou Emerger-Pops...
Just got back from two weeks in the great state of Washington.? First two pics are from a trip a buddy of mine and I took on the Yakima river.? It was my first time floating the yak, and I quite possible had one of the best times of my life.? Caught more fish then I was able to count, the biggest fish of the?day w...
Need some clues on where to camp.? I want to stay for two days and camp near the creek where I can have a campfire.? Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tight lines
I am listed as tying a pink and Orange alaskbou... however I cannot find any orange marabou.... sorry I though I had some, turned out I didn't and when I went to my local fly shop they did not have any.? So I wanted to check with people and see if it would be alright for me to change colors... maybe pink/purpl...
Hello to all! I am heading to Beaver Creek tomorrow and was wondering about any good info that ya'll may have on the creek,(for example?flies to use) -- and all advice is appreciated in advance. Thanks, Mike
My Dog snorted a couple of fox tails and the bills are getting huge. I listed a San Miguel #3, a RR #3, a sm1 spool, Wright?McGill 86-42?bamboo rod on ebay under seller name?pgb262?I also have a Sage slt 8'9" two piece 3wt 310.00 (like new)?a Scott G904/2 (the perfect putah creek rod hands down none...
ive heard people are catching brook trout in the sierras....i was wondering if anyone woud?be willing to tell me where i could fish for em....you can pm me if you dont feel comfortable telling everyone your place thanks, -- Edited by AC22 at 12:39, 2008-07-30
i have charteuse 6wt orvis silver label floating line, it costs?45 on orvis webiste brand new.?i have only used it twice. would like a 7wt possible an 8wt?floating line?with same quality.? this is a great 6wt floating line, just need to get a heavier WT?line for my 6wt fast action rod to load up better....
Hi all...this is my first post. I was fishing putah today (bait/lure fishing...not fly fishing) and had a great time. Caught 1 nice 12 incher and a bunch of small planters. Had a conversation with a cool guy who mentioned this forum. I'm going to be doing a lot more fly fishing in the future and hope I can a...
Got out on friday for a float on the creek. Fishing was really slow. Only hooked a couple fish and got nothing to the net.? Had a good one on for awhile but never saw it as the pig stayed down deep, than it took a great drag screaming run as soon as it stopped I figured I'd get to the reel and get some turns back. j...
This week the El Dorado Irrigation District will begin to drain Caples Lake.? EID has decided to replace the outlets works which have deteriorated.? The flows will run high on Caples Creek and the Silver Fork of the American River.? Expect these creeks to be blown out through September. Click here fo...
Hi, I was just wondering what would be a good beginner's water that is not too far from the bay area; I would rather not have to drive 4 hours to the sierra's, and something aruond a few hours away would be good, as putah creek, but i hear its a tough stream to start on. Thanks!!!
I'm a little hesitant to even bring this subject up because it took us awhile to get it together and finished last time,? but.......let's do another fly swap.? With all the talk of the upcoming season it got me thinking.? I was hanging out in the green room mixing up a batch of caddis when I looked over and...
An article in today's Sac Bee (www.sacbee.com, under Yolo news) warned of the presence of rabies in bats under the PC bridge near the Canyon Creek resort.? One person has been bitten trying to assist a sick bat and 7/9 subsequently tested bats were positive for rabies. The recommendation is to avoid h...
We had a good day wednesday which started as a float day at Silver Lake. Brian fished there last week with JT using drys. We got on the water early, fished hard and did not see one rise or any fish . On top of that , my float tube was leaking on one side. That called for a change of plans so we headed up toward the c...
Went out camping on the coast this weekend. Left Vacaville friday afternoon(after catching some nice putah trout in the am)?and in 1 1/2" hours and 40 degrees colder we arrive on the coast.? Sweet. Brought the fly rod and got into?some good?surf perch action.? Wans't sure what to expect as I usu...
Hello All, Was thinking of heading out to lake solano in the kayak tomorrow evening does anyone have any?reports on the lake? ?Never have fished it before and would like to know what to do? Perhaps dredging with some streamers or using floating line with ????? Any help would be great. Flies, technique...
well i hope some of you veterans can help me out with this one. my steelhead rod is a 10ft 4pc 7wt redington red fly 2. i have a large sth reel with a spare spool. my main spool will have 8wt floating line, (7wt line is on it right now)?and i want to put something on the other. my floating line is my nymph set up. b...
You guys have any good recommendations for a guide on the East Walker?? I'm doing a trip out there labor day weekend, and figure I'll get a guide the first day to show me the ropes. spencer
Hit the creek on Saturday. Pretty slow one fish to hand.? Decided to float down to the car.? Shortened up the leader to fish the shallow water.? Threw a fly into Cliff's corner.? Wham got bit. missed it.? Threw back in and wham fish on.? The fish took off downstream into the riffles.? No control and lots o...
Just to give everyone a little reminder that it is important that we ALL still fill out the fishing survey in the boxes or online. The other day I was killing a brew after fishing the island with a buddy of mine and watched 2 groups of fishermen walk right by the survey box and when i pointed it out to them the...
So I made it up to oregon this past weekend.? Fished the Middle Fork of the Willamette.? Only was out for a few hours but I had one fish to hand.? The photo's I am attaching are of the Nor.Cal fires just off of I-5 and then some of the hatched stone flies.? Those fires were prety crazy to drive though.? Sorry I...
I have two lines for sale in 7wt. Both are very slightly used but in excellent condition. I don't have a 7wt rod any longer.
First is a Cortland Laser Line Rocket Taper 444 7wt floating weight forward - $25 (retail $55)
Second is a SA Mastery Series 7wt sink tip type lV 12 or 14 foot sink tip - $30 (retail $...
Hello All, I have recently come in need of some type of watercraft to fish the?shorelines of lakes. A float tube seemed like it might be the right fit for such use. I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Brent
Hi all. I'm an East Coaster visiting family in Napa and am hoping to get some fishing done while I am in the area. I will arrive in Napa on August 14, and will be staying for about a week. I talked to people at your local fly shop (did a search for Abel dealers in the 94558 zip code), and they mentioned Putah Cre...
Hit the water at #5 today.Skip the first two runs. some people were swimming , and someone was fishing the other spot and there was a dog playing in the water in between them..So I started on the back side of the split and worked my way up the creek.I pulled fish from every run I fished on the back side.If I di...
