Napa Valley Fly Guides

                                                                 Winter Report

                                 

                                                        December report, Monday 12/11/23

Flows; 67cfs.

Fished from 2;00pm to 5;30

I Fished a favorite spot on Putah Creek with a friend who needed a day to think about things and get a better perspective on life and I can't think of a better place to do just that. 

After getting geared up we hiked in and got to doing some preliminary casting 

technique and gear used;

Rod; Echo CarbonXL, 10ft 4wt  

Reel Sage ESN 

Fly's ; Im not sure I but think I used a #14 Tungsten euro fly on top

Bottom fly, #16 Tungsten euro fly

after a 45min lesson I grabbed my Sage DS2 9ft 5wt

I was fishing right next to him with a 8mm, Egg pattern with a single #20 black Zibra midge below it. So what ever I hooked took off across the river like a bullet and was gone before I could do much of anything other than say  Oh Wow to myself.

Anyway that happened again about 15 or 20 minutes later with the fish taking about 20 feet of line so fast it made both our heads spin again At least this time I got a jump and splash as it came unbuttoned Both times this fish schooled me fast and Furious and was gone

we then both worked our way up river and enjoyed the beautiful weather and scenery, Hooking one more fish to end the day. All in all A really nice day on the Creek

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@ (707) 294-4738

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Fall 2023 Sept report and Farewell to my heart and soul Rusty

 Hey everyone, I lost Rusty July14th after 14 years of being my best friend. He past in my arms here at home with Sarah and Tracie here to witness his passing, Valerie from In Loving Arms did what I could not have done, Still a sad Day , I hope to see you again my love !

 

 Here is my latest fishing report Sept 11th Flows 335cfs weather is still a little warm 

Water temp 56deg

trail to under the bridge is closed until I get in there and open it up so I am still fishing access 4 access 5 is getting a little skinny for my taste 

4 is producing some fish but I am looking forward to October/Nov when flows drop a little more and I can start fishing my other personal favorite runs 

I am starting to fill my calendar but feel free to call me with any Date requests and I will do my best to get you on the water 

Richard 

(707) 294-4738

napavalleyflyguides@gmail.com