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I was thinking, instead of auctioning of the other 12 flies, we(all the mebers of the fly swap) could meet at Putah creek and fish for the set. This would be a chance for us to not only earn the 12 flies but also get together and share our tactics for fishing on Putah and other rivers like the Yuba and Feather...

Hi, I was just wondering what are some good all around flies that can be used on some south bay lakes and reservoirs such as perc ponds and stevens creek reservoir etc... I have some wooly buggers; is there anything else you can suggest that could work well too?? Thanks!

I now have a new website for my fish carvings. Go to: James W. Haan Fish Carving Thanks, James

Hey guys! Has anyone had experience with a rod on Wolf Creek at the confluence with the East Carson or up at Wolf Creek Meadows? Is it easy to get to without 4WD (dirt roads)? I hear there are lots of fish, though not big, they're wild and mighty pretty. Does snowmelt usually effect this creek? Also, any ov...

Great job by all tiers participating...can't wait to try a few of these out. JT, I didn't even notice the loop wing until I took pictures or your fly, sweet.

Has anyone fished the hamilton branch out of almanor recently? Headed up there this weekend, will post a report when I get back, but was just seeing if anyone has had any recent experience

Day started out pretty well. Got on the creek about 5:00 PM near access five and met a guy named Arto.? Nice guy.? We traded a few pleasantries and I did some tightlining and quickly hooked two scrappers in a fast pool.? 1st one was an LDR, 2nd to hand, about 12 inches, wild, took a green micro may fly. Was pr...

I have all the sets divided up, packaged and ready to take to the post office tomorrow. I was planning on taking pics yesterday but the camera is acting up and wont take macro shots. I'll shoot pics of my set tomorrow at work and post them up for everyone to see. Packrat

Fished putah today but no fish. I also lost a black fly box with some wooly buggers, leech patterns, doc sproutlys and some green and red careys. They were lost around the bridge so if anybody finds them, please let me know. thanks

Yesterday I was fishing and the threaded part of the reel seat came off my rod. I stuck it back on and it seems ok but I want to glue it to be sure. Any suggestions on what a profesional rod builder would use ? This was pretty disapointing since this is a very expensive fly rod. It has a lifetime warranty but do...

Fished the creek on Friday for a few hours and was able to get into some fish. Three to the net: 13, 18 + 18 respectively. They're out there boys and there pretty hot! Pic below, Otter style.

To those who participated in the swap, the flies are ready to go, see my post in the tying section. As for the extra sets, we decided to give the 3 extra sets to youngsters on the board. Darra was one mentioned, Guppy was another. We need a third youngster to receive the last set. If you are a youngster or k...

OK guys, it's time to get this finished. These are the final tiers: Packrat WT Emerger JT Cole Otter Chris L Superflyguy XNJB707X Live2fish888 We're going to have to drop Whippersnapper and Chuck the Duck since they are taking way too long and are not responding to PM's. I'm waiting for...

Hey everyone, just thought I'd check in here and man does it sound like some tough fishing out your way.? Lots of skunks, lots of flow problems with your tailwaters.? Is spring/summer a tough time to fish for trout in California?? Here in Minnesota things are finally starting to pick up.? Did a fishing...

The following was in June's California Fly Fisher Magazine: Legislative Alert: Assembly Bill 1806 From the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance Anglers, commercial fishermen, and the fish need your help to pass critically needed state legislation. Salmon, steel-head, pelagic fish,...

Was out on the creek thursday for the first time in a while. The day started off fun and exciting when?I hooked my second bo ever on fly on the very first cast of the day. Bo was about a?13'' beaut. Later in another hole i hooked?bo?# 3 on fly, another 12-13''.?That was all for the day but it was probably the m...

Just got back from a basketball tournament in reno and the fishing was great. I caught 22 fish, 19 of them on one of my own tied patterns. The biggest was 25" while the smallest was 19"

I found these glasses on the back side of Access 5. They have transition lenses, are prescription and have a magnifying triangle attached to the bottom of each lens. Frames appear pewter, although a bit corroded. Lenses are still in pretty good shape. PM me if they are yours.

Fished the silver fork with emerger on saturday. Weather was not exactly nice. Started out with a light snow and pretty much rained all day after that. Bad day to forget my rainjacket. Spent a good part of the day huddled next to a stream side fire trying to dry out. No fishies for me, I think emerger manag...

I've heard there are some trout in this creek. I'm going up there with some buddies and doing some back-packing in sunol park. Anyone know anything about this creek? Thanks daara

Any more fly sets Packrat?. You last few guys need to get your sh$& together and get them in. Mine came in suuuper late and that was a month ago. It's not like I need them but come on. I'm already waiting for the second swap.? Rich I hope all is well with your daughter. -- Edited by cole at 16:35, 2008-05-...

For Christmas my in-law got me a new fly tying vice (The danville from?orvis) and after little use (approx. 2 months) the jaws on it went bad.? So I sent it back to Orvis and they replaced it for me.? Then about 2 months later, and again after little use the same thing happened with the replacement vice.? W...

I am wondering if any of you use furled leaders?? If so, what is your experience with them? Thanks.

Does any one have any info on the AR shad run.? I will be heading up there on Memoral weekend.? Are the shad their yet?????????

I'm making a 10 day trip to the eastern sierra's in a few weeks and was looking for any help, hints, tips, info, or whatever else anyone may have to offer. I'm looking at camping maybe at convict lake and or near lee vining creek. These spots look pretty good to have a base camp to hit alot of water, I'd like t...

Did a little hiking with the float tube to get to one of my favorite spots.? It was worth the effort.? I even picked up a few fish on a yellow sally dry at the end of the day.? Both fish on the dries slammed the yellow sally even though I haven't seen one for a few weeks. The fish in pic 4 was caught on a S and M nymph...

Has anyone ever fished this along 50 going up to Tahoe?? I'm heading up this weekend to help my parents move and was looking to fish something new.? I have fished the Carson and just about every lake and their tributary streams?in the Tahoe area but I have never given this a try.? If anyone has any helpful...

Spent the day on Putah Creek with the infamous Guide - Greg Bonovich and the fishing was good.? My buddy landed a 22.5 inch beauty and all together we caught 10 (most of them much smaller).? We saw 3 other people on the Creek, and the weather was perfect.? Greg will be putting the pictures?up...? It was ou...

Has anyone been up to Pyramid Lake lately? I heard the fishing has been really good in the last few weeks. Im trying to plan a trip up there in a couple of weeks but dont know much about the area and the fishery. Any comments will help. thanks...

I just got back from four days of fishing the Pit river below lake Britton. My buddy and I were the only ones fishing and we didn't see another soul the whole time we were there.? The fishing was fantastic.? We caught lots of wild rainbows that averaged about 18 inches with some over 20 inches.? I lost a cou...