I don't compete with Bono - he guides Putah Creek.

I'm sure if there was a problem he would say something.




-- Edited by dtp916 at 23:09, 2008-08-29

DTP,

How can you say that you don't guide Putah Creek, when your MySpace page states that you do ?????????????

You forget that this is Bono's web site. That he maintains this web site to promote his business. His Fly Fishing Guide Service is his livelihood and how he supports his family.

I think that members of this board need to support Bono in return for his offering us this wonderful discussion board and all the expert advice that he offers us all for free.

I hired him a couple of times when I first began fishing Putah and his advice and guidance was worth it's weight in gold.  He taught me more on the creek in a couple days than I could have learned by myself in a season or two.  His guide rates are extremely reasonable and he is extremely patient with his clients.

He offers 1/2 day and full day trips, as well as fly casting lessons. He also offers his own hand tied flies for sale on his website at a very reasonable price.

Next time someone you know is looking to learn about fly fishing or about Putah Creek let's recommend Bono first.  And we all need to thank Bono for allowing us to be part of this Putah Creek Community. I know that lot's of friendships have been formed on this board and this makes Putah Creek just that much more special.

Thanks Bono !!!!!!!!

Keith

Well, I apparently need to explain things more...I don't want mislead readers

I haven't guided Putah this year or in the past years...In fact I turned down multiple opportunities to guide it this summer. Believe it or not, I told them to go with Greg Bonovich!!!

My main rivers I fish and guide on are the Pit River and North Fork Feather River. I grew up fishing the Truckee, Little Truckee, and surrounding tribs, but don't guide there.

When people ask me for advice on Putah Creek or a guide , the very first thing that comes out of my mouth is the name Greg Bonovich. Check Bono's website and spend a day on the water with him is what I recommend to Putah trainees. Over 20 years of experience probably makes Greg's knowledge one of the best, if not the best, in California.

I do like fishing Putah in the winter. Currently I am not booking trips to Putah Creek. I have a section on Putah in the blog area on myspace, mainly because people like to read about a place that we all share and enjoy. If things change, and I do start guiding Putah, I will make sure not to make light of it on here.

The main reason of my original post was just to say we are coming down to some great time for fishing in California, and if you don't feel comfortable heading out to a new body of water, hire a guide. Most people posting on here wouldn't say Putah is a "new" body of water for them.....I thought some of you would want to see some pictures of fish caught from other places beside Putah Creek, because I'm pretty sure I've shared some photos from Putah on here already.

I'm just a dude that likes fly fishing. Thanks for checking out my page, though! Hope this helps the confused.

Brian,

I got a near identical PM from Keith...

If I stated the sky was red on myspace, would you and Shon believe me??? Don't believe everything you see on the internet...or TV for that matter.

I'm not sure if you're upset because I didn't accept your friend request or what...If you feel inclined check it again and see what it says....and quite to the contrary, it actually does say contact Greg Bonovich! I decided to write that in today. But be assured that no one has contacted me about fishing Putah.

I'll need to update it more often, as I didn't realize how many of you look at it!

mx19 wrote:

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What about the part you tell everyone about fishing putah during spawn and for the spawning fish is prime......

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That's not even close to what I said. Try re-reading, mx19.

"One other thing that really helps anglers connect to the Putah fish is that they spawn mid-winter like a steelhead. Prime spawning season is from December thru January, and oftentimes February. This means the big fish are easier to spot and cast to as they will hold in shallower, faster water during pre-spawn and some during post-spawn."

If you fish for steelhead, salmon, kokes in a stream, or Putah rainbows in the winter months they are pre-spawn, spawning, or post-spawn. Whether you choose to fish on or over the redds is an individual choice. Personally, I don't.

Never did I mention fishing for spawning trout, AKA on the redds. I would never write that.

brian clemens wrote:

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. BOOOO HOOOO

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Its cool, Brian, I just like giving you a hard time. But please, will you stop the crying? J/K!!!


No one seem to notice this was posted under "Other Rivers & Streams"...not "Putah Creek Fly Fishing" If I DID guide Putah, it would be more appropriate to put this thread there. But I don't so its here instead.


-- Edited by dtp916 at 17:56, 2008-08-30

-- Edited by Brundoggy at 19:09, 2008-08-30

This summer has been great and I too have put a few pupils on their first fish using fly gear! Its absolutly such a gratifying experience, occasionally i think my disciple enjoys the catch as much as I.  But not to detract we are on the cusp of FALL FISHING!

This year i hope to fish ... the caddis hatch on the upper sac!
Hey Dtp i might be hittin you up for a "free" report and good luck in school! Becareful with those ambitions, they may carry you away to something awful like a full time job!(ha ha) Good for you!

I understand that some of this sites readers (responders) can be very sensitive(to a flaw). As childish as some of these comments "seem"(b.c.), i doubt they result from some complex but rather from something we all share. A Passion for fishing. Lets start a new thread about fishing for "Fall fishing" sorry for detracting 

P.S. I cant find any ads on this site for dtp's fly service. Lets try not to let our ... get in a bunch!