Flows 28 Mar 2008

JT · Senior Member

Flows 28 Mar 2008

chemdoc · Senior Member

I was actually thinking of taking out the pontoon boat on Monday or Tuesday, so it looks like good timing for that and a wading staff.

Phil

live2fish888 · Senior Member

How should i fish putah now that the flows are that high?
confused

shon42073 · Senior Member

Use alot of weight, wade carefully, and start planning those sierra summer trips.

iFish · Senior Member

Truer words were never spoken...

bono · Master Fly Fishing Guide

A few days ago when the flows were around 300 my clients did pretty good especially the size of the fish were impressive.But now with these flows hovering around 450-500 cfs thats all changed.Even fewer places to fish and tougher fishing.You have to fish the seams and edges and as the Captain said use alot of weight.Be sure to use an indicator that is big enough to stay afloat with the larger amount of weight.Also if you are fishing within rods reach try taking the indicator off and high stick some of the pockets.And lastly be really carefull when wading.

Otter · Senior Member

Hit the creek today and the big fish are in there usual spots. A float tube is needed. The wind was tough, but the fishing was good. I like to call it the poor mans�lower sac. Drift a size 20 micromayfly and hold on. The fish have regained their weight and strength!!!

-- Edited by Otter at 22:38, 2008-03-30

live2fish888 · Senior Member

should i hit up the creek with my float tube? And while i do that should i use an indicator and if so how deep? Patterns? Tips?

Otter · Senior Member

If you haven't float tubed Putah before, be very careful. Solano County requires that you use a floatation device (life vest) on the Creek. Walk the area before you even put in. Make sure you have a put in and take out. The safest area is below the island at #5. Anywhere above is extremely dangerous and people have drowned. I have seen several people injured and Bono has seen worse. Do not use one of those round float tubes they are very dangerous. Beyond that you can use indicators or sinking lines. Most of the fish are by weed beds.