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smunoz


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Hello Putah Creek Fly Fishermen,

Once upon a time, I did alot of bait casting, and then, . . . . .  . . . . . . . . I woke up from my dream and realized that fly fishing was the only way.  I just got started on fly fishing.  I took a beginners casting course, so I got down most of the basic casts.  I live in Davis, and Putah Creek is the closest fly fishing waters that I know of.  I am planning on fishing Putah creek 2-3 times per week if I get the time.  I bought a rod/reel, some gear, waders, and some flies.  I have been reading through the forums, but I am still looking for some more beginners advice.  First off, I need to learn about flies.  The only flies that I can identify are wolly worms, muddler minnow, and some of the obvious terrestrials.  I don't have a clue on what flies Putah Creek trout will strike at.  I also need some advice on a rod and gear.  I bought a 7 wt rod, and I realized that it is the wrong weight for trout.  I have lots to learn and want to learn at Putah before I venture to bigger fly waters.  Thanks in advance for any replys.

-smunoz

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I also wanted to add on to that. So far, all the equipment that I have bought have been from Cabela's. Any good stores in the area.

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Putah Creek is not your typical learning water, It has a hard learning curve. You are probably better off learning on some easier waters in the sierra's. Or you could hire a good guide like Greg Bonovich to learn Putah Creek.


Nic

-- Edited by Xnjb707X on Thursday 8th of July 2010 12:17:49 PM

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Sometime this year member MX19 will be holding an on the creek class as a fund raiser for Putah Creek Trout. You need to wade through old posts to get info on flies, etc. Use the search engine and try different subjects. Because there are over 14,000 posts, it will take some effort. Nic's advise is worth considering.

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putah is not the friendliest of places, however, it can be learned on.  Brian Clemens, who was a novice just a few years ago, is now a guide and catches big fish all the time.  Brian - what advice do you have for our latest Grasshopper?

good luck!

JL

PS - small flies, lots of weight, drag free drifts, and persistence.  You might get some fish on small mayfly and caddis dries at dark up near the bridge in the flats.

PPS - hire greg bonovich for a half day lesson, or come to our fundraiser on Saturday in Healdsburg and buy one of the guide trips; they are sure to go at a great price and you'll meet some forum members.

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Xnjb707X wrote:

Putah Creek is not your typical learning water, It has a hard learning curve. You are probably better off learning on some easier waters in the sierra's. Or you could hire a good guide like Greg Bonovich to learn Putah Creek.


Nic

-- Edited by Xnjb707X on Thursday 8th of July 2010 12:17:49 PM


Excellent advice. Putah is not a good place to learn to flyfish. Theres tons of water waiting for you to explore just 2 to 3 hours away. Go fish some sierra rivers, Now is the time. You'll learn more in a day then you would spending months on putah. Advice on fly's is this....Do not buy cheap fly's, and stick with the patterns that are proven producers. Keep thing simple as possible and just fish ALOT !

 



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smunoz,
Welcome to this addiction to what we call fly fishing.

Any good stores in the area?

There are three good shops in the area.  They are staffed by good people.  Each shop has its own niche.  I'll let you figure that out.

Fly Fishing Specialties - Citrus Heights (I80 and Antelope - it's actually on Tupelo)
Kiene's Fly Shop - Sacramento (Fulton and Marconi)
American Fly Company - Sacramento (Fair Oaks and Watt)

There also is an Orvis store at the Fountains center in Roseville.

I'm not going to regurgitate advice that others have given already.  So go enjoy your new endeavor!

AB

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