I haven't fished Putah lately, as the fish seem to be in full spawn mode. I have spent a few hours at Goethe Park after cruising the moto track at Hangtown. So far I have only had one fish straighten my hook on a fox poopah. Does anyone have any tips for steelhead on the american through Sacramento? In January I think the upper section opens up. I have heard that fishing can be crowded and tempers out of control in that area. What is the best setup? Indicator or not, floating line or sinking, flies?
I think the best way to fish the American is in a drift boat, but I don't have one. I have never seen anyone in a float tube. The flows are around 2,000 CFS, but you can wade Goethe fairly easily with a staff. Watch other fishermen to see where to cross, cast, etc