East Walker and Lower Yuba

ONEWEIGHT · Senior Member

East Walker and Lower Yuba

drifter · Senior Member

Glad to hear you had a good weekend oneweight. �I, like you, have been having a tough time catching fish on the Yuba in water that i know generally holds large amounts of fish. �I havn't fished up around the bridge lately, but i did fish below diguere a number of times the last couple weeks, with disappointing results.....and by disappointing, i mean tragic....whats that smell...?.....does anyone know any good ways to get the smell of skunk off?

��I really think the high water we got (10k cfs for almost a week straight), really changed things up a bit. �I've noticed that allot of the runs i fish have changed slightly, different under currents, steeper or now non existent drop offs, etc. I think fish have relocated somewhat, and for some reason, have not yet moved back into their typical spots (at least in large numbers) Given the lack of adult bug activity post high water, i would say that it has had an affect on the dry fly activity as well....although the nymph populations seem to remain healthy.....go figure. �These are just my observations, others might have a totally different perspective. �

Ultimately, i think that's whats great about the Yuba, its a constant learning environment, where only the most persistent of fisherman can succeed with regularity. �(admittedly, me, not being one of them lately....stupid school)

ONEWEIGHT · Senior Member

I noticed the same thing a few weeks ago.� I was able to cross the river, in a place where it was not possible before.� The gravel had been pushed around a bit.� The water conditions were lousy the last month or so, and that made for near impossible conditions for a bit, but now it's cleared up.

I saw the river was running around 800-900 CFS just in the last week or so.� I was really surprised yesterday to see the flows so high.� The river is barely able to be crossed, even at the easiest points.� It's now at 1700 CFS, so that explains that.

I haven't seen any hatches like last year yet this year, but it's still okay.� I think we just have to cover more water than we've been used to, and try some new areas.

drifter · Senior Member

ah yes, the days of 1500-1700 cfs. �Must be rice planting season.

Codym · Senior Member

I thought that was you oneweight, I was also there yesterday. were you wearing a putah creek trout hat? I was also surprised by the lack of fish in the usual runs. one run that usually produces half a dozen fish produced one fish for my friend. I got skunked.

ONEWEIGHT · Senior Member

Yes, that was me modeling the Putah Creek Trout hat.� Geeze, with all of the cars parked under the bridge, I'm opening a stand and selling hats next time�I go!� You� must have seen me on the river?� I had cold beer in my rear vest pocket, I would have been willing to share!

I was surprised as well.� Couldn't believe where the fishing was on, and the usual hot spots where it was off.� Nice to see the river has cleared up.

Codym · Senior Member

I saw you walking in, while a friend and I were fishing the opposite side of the first run. As far as the beer goes I would careful seeing im only 16! hmm

live2fish888 · Senior Member

haha! one weight, you remind me of otter... cold beer in hand everytime i see him fishing

Codym · Senior Member

I was wondering what the huge bulge in your back pocket was!

Otter · Senior Member

Can't really give you the spot, but the big fish are very close to some rocks. I was out today and landed a big fish on the first cast. It was on!! The water has cleared up and the fish are hitting april browns. Here are a few patterns. April Brown Size 12 3761, tail mallard duck flank or lemon wood duck, body hare's ear, thorax dark hare's ear, ribbing uv midge flash, dark brown partridge soft hackle. Number 2 S and M nymph with a hare's ear body, thorax ice dub golden brown or peaXXXX, size 12 to 14.

Hey Robbie,

Beer in hand usually is after catching a fish or two. Sometimes it means a tough day, but not often.

ONEWEIGHT · Senior Member

Cody, maybe a Gatorade then.� Those are all patterns I have in my box????� The only one missing is the brown glass emerger (an empty beer bottle).

Emerger · Senior Member

Ahhh, the legendary April Brown. Sweet. I hear they only hatch once every 17 years.

mx19 · Senior Member

Hey Otter,

��I got into one today that gave �me a good go around.I tried every thing in the tool box.got her to run and took me well into back acking ...She took a 42pilot with a 158 main as the dropper.....That short little thing put up a good fight but I showed her whos boss..

�� mx19

Otter · Senior Member

MX 19 You know the Honda trout are much more ferocious on the Yuba. They have been through mud, snow and high flows. If you use one of my April brown patterns the Honda trout may pull your sage rod and abel reel into the river!!! Tight lines all.

SK60 · Senior Member

You guys are nuts! I thought the MARCH HARE was the go to pattern. Or is that the River Wye(?) in England I'm thinking of?

-- Edited by SK60 on Wednesday 8th of April 2009 09:34:56 AM

-- Edited by SK60 on Wednesday 8th of April 2009 09:38:54 AM

FlyMonkey · Member

I was there on Tuesday. The wind was whipping. Didn't make casting much fun.� The forecast was for 10mph winds.� I think 30-50 was more accurate.� :|

Saw lots of big fish eating at the surface above the 20 bridge. Hooked several throughout the day with a few to hand. Other than the wind, it was a great day. Especially since it was supposed to rain the whole time.

-- Edited by FlyMonkey on Thursday 9th of April 2009 08:47:22 AM