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2012-02-05 22:31:40
by: Byron (+46)
by: Byron (+46)
Walked the Eco Preserve with the fly rod before work today to work on my small stream casting/streamer fishing. Stuck a few 4-6" salmon fry on a black BH Wooly Bugger.
What was disappointing was that I saw pretty much the same thing as you CNH, nada. No disturbed gravel, no redds, no carcasses. And all the fry I saw were from last year's spawn. Still a pretty way to spend your morning.
Hopefully we get some spawners moving up soon...
What was disappointing was that I saw pretty much the same thing as you CNH, nada. No disturbed gravel, no redds, no carcasses. And all the fry I saw were from last year's spawn. Still a pretty way to spend your morning.
Hopefully we get some spawners moving up soon...
2012-01-31 16:48:04
by: CNH (+263)
by: CNH (+263)
@Byron: Glad to hear that you saw something moving up. I walked the usual spots on Sunday and didn't see anything - no fish moving, no redds, no carcasses, nada. Hopefully the salmon are still moving up because the river looked pretty undisturbed. It a testament to how dry the valley was prior to the rain - 5 inches in January would usually have it running high and muddy for a week and a half. The level was back down and it is running gin clear in the shallows and steelhead green in he pools when I was there.
Not in Napa, but I ended up in Marin County later that afternoon and saw some Coho moving up into Lagunitas Creek. Pretty cool sight to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch0iMdh43_DBk
Not in Napa, but I ended up in Marin County later that afternoon and saw some Coho moving up into Lagunitas Creek. Pretty cool sight to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch0iMdh43_DBk
2012-01-29 19:14:23
by: Stevo (+26)
by: Stevo (+26)
Got skunked on Thursday. 6hrs from shore and the 3hrs from boat out towards 37.
2012-01-28 03:11:55
by: Byron (+46)
by: Byron (+46)
Stopped by a favorite spot on the north river today to check out the water. Nice steelie green color and decent flows. Checked out a pool I know which is normally frog water and it actually had some current.
Hung around for a while and smoked a cigarette just to be near the river. Saw a couple rolls farther down in the pool, so looks like some salmon and steelhead are finally moving upstream to spawn. Looks like the rain got some things moving around.
Hung around for a while and smoked a cigarette just to be near the river. Saw a couple rolls farther down in the pool, so looks like some salmon and steelhead are finally moving upstream to spawn. Looks like the rain got some things moving around.
2012-01-26 22:05:25
by: dirtyroofer (+96)
by: dirtyroofer (+96)
i would love to see someone cruz by me being pulled in a kayak by a monster.
nice report rippinlips
nice report rippinlips
2012-01-26 16:58:24
by: CNH (+263)
by: CNH (+263)
@Stevo
I feel your pain about not having a boat. Hearing about all of this sturgeon action that you can't reach as a bank fisherman makes me wonder how far out I can safely go in my kayak. The thought of an 80" sturgeon towing me down the river is a bit worrisome though. I'll be hitting the banks tomorrow and will post a report.
I feel your pain about not having a boat. Hearing about all of this sturgeon action that you can't reach as a bank fisherman makes me wonder how far out I can safely go in my kayak. The thought of an 80" sturgeon towing me down the river is a bit worrisome though. I'll be hitting the banks tomorrow and will post a report.
2012-01-25 20:03:07
by: Stevo (+26)
by: Stevo (+26)
I'm planning on spending the whole day tomorrow fishing from shore for these sturgeon no matter what the tides are doing. Don't have a boat and can't go at night. But I'm going to arm myself with some live grass shrimp. I used to have access to a dock around 13, but no more. I need a boat!
2012-01-25 18:24:25
by: CNH (+263)
by: CNH (+263)
@RippinLips
Yes, you can post photos on here. Just upload your photos to a free photo hosting site like Flikr, Photo Bucket, or Image Shack and then paste the DIRECT link to the photo(it will end in .jpg) in a report on here. The photo will then be imbedded in your report. Give a shout if you have any problems with it.
Yes, you can post photos on here. Just upload your photos to a free photo hosting site like Flikr, Photo Bucket, or Image Shack and then paste the DIRECT link to the photo(it will end in .jpg) in a report on here. The photo will then be imbedded in your report. Give a shout if you have any problems with it.
2012-01-25 16:45:03
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Well here it is...you want a good chance at catching Sturgeon, or your first Sturgeon. Better get your butts out!!!! South of marker 13. 4 caught last night all in the 70" range and many broke off. Last day of negitive tides. Making it day three for my self tonight.
2012-01-24 17:10:50
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Does anyone know can you post pics on here?
2012-01-24 17:08:29
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
worked south of marker 13, good markes on the graph. no fish for my boat but my buddy A.K.A. the FISH caught two one about 60" range and one that was the beast of beast 66" to the tee with a girth of 39".
After awhile went up river with not much more going on except for the mine field of debris boaters use caution. Going back out tonight.
After awhile went up river with not much more going on except for the mine field of debris boaters use caution. Going back out tonight.
2012-01-24 16:48:48
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Did not make it out Sunday night as planned...Due to some rain, wind, and the Niner game. Which at this point I should have gone fishing!
So I made it out Monday night, And it was great!! Ideal Sturgeon weather to the max. The River was a chocolate brown and flowing well. And the weather is suppose to hold this way for the next week or so.
Worked a couple of spots with mud shrimp
So I made it out Monday night, And it was great!! Ideal Sturgeon weather to the max. The River was a chocolate brown and flowing well. And the weather is suppose to hold this way for the next week or so.
Worked a couple of spots with mud shrimp
2012-01-24 15:58:51
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
FordManwSmallBoat, I work out of my home, But take in a good portion of my business through my work at Sweeneys Sports in Napa Where I manage the store on the weekend. Feel free to stop bye.
2012-01-24 05:24:27
by: CNH (+263)
by: CNH (+263)
Drove over the river several time today ... nice and high with lots of silty, coffee colored water coming down the valley. The sturgeon should go nuts in a few days !
2012-01-24 05:16:42
by: FordManwSmallBoat (+4)
by: FordManwSmallBoat (+4)
Rippin' Lips Reel Repair, where is your business located? I would like to come check it out.
2012-01-24 05:14:06
by: TheSmokingVTownAngler (+31)
by: TheSmokingVTownAngler (+31)
Oh ok... My apologies rippinlips... You head out last night? Tempted to go. Surprised its been so quiet on here.
2012-01-23 04:06:39
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Whats up TheSmokingVTownAngler, No not me...From Rippin' Lips Reel Repair out of Napa.
2012-01-23 00:51:08
by: TheSmokingVTownAngler (+31)
by: TheSmokingVTownAngler (+31)
What up rippinlips... Are you the same rippinlips from YouTube?
2012-01-22 20:50:50
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Rain=Muddy River= STURGEON! Going to hit it tonight.
2012-01-19 01:34:13
by: Kyacker (+5)
by: Kyacker (+5)
Hey gang,
I realize this is NOT a NAPA river report, but I just wanted to share my Lafayette reservoir experience yesterday in case anyone was craving some trout. I went out at noon and caught a trout limit in 2.5 hours from the NW dock with chartruese and corn flavored power bait. Bit on nightcrawlers too. Cast a slip sinker and left the bail open. It was nuts ! Three times I had 2 fish biting at the same time. They must've planted that morning, but only experienced that once before in my 44 years. Since it's only a 30 minute drive from Vallejo I wanted to share since the river's been slow for stripers. FYI- $6 dollar parking and $4 daily permit.
I realize this is NOT a NAPA river report, but I just wanted to share my Lafayette reservoir experience yesterday in case anyone was craving some trout. I went out at noon and caught a trout limit in 2.5 hours from the NW dock with chartruese and corn flavored power bait. Bit on nightcrawlers too. Cast a slip sinker and left the bail open. It was nuts ! Three times I had 2 fish biting at the same time. They must've planted that morning, but only experienced that once before in my 44 years. Since it's only a 30 minute drive from Vallejo I wanted to share since the river's been slow for stripers. FYI- $6 dollar parking and $4 daily permit.
2012-01-18 22:07:06
by: Flyguy36 (+3)
by: Flyguy36 (+3)
Byron;
I went out on Sunday as planned, mainly cruised around the river area south of the "Wake Sheriff" sign on the outskirts of Napa housing area. I have never been that far down, and it was nice to get a lay of the land so to say.
With the tide receding so rapidly I only stayed out for about 3 hours.
I will let you know when I go back out, gas and flys are cheep having good people in the boat is harder to come by.
Perhaps I will see you at Putah the grape vine say's its been fishing well these days. I might try going this coming weekend.
Cheers
I went out on Sunday as planned, mainly cruised around the river area south of the "Wake Sheriff" sign on the outskirts of Napa housing area. I have never been that far down, and it was nice to get a lay of the land so to say.
With the tide receding so rapidly I only stayed out for about 3 hours.
I will let you know when I go back out, gas and flys are cheep having good people in the boat is harder to come by.
Perhaps I will see you at Putah the grape vine say's its been fishing well these days. I might try going this coming weekend.
Cheers
2012-01-16 06:20:40
by: Byron (+46)
by: Byron (+46)
@ Flyguy36:
Right on. I'm hella focused on Putah and trout at the moment. But I've been wanting to get back into striper. And just got a used 6/7 weight, which should do the trick. I'll get back to you when I get some money in my pocket to contribute for gas and such. A bit broke right now but I'd love to hit the south river for striper. Never been able to get at em with a boat before.
Right on. I'm hella focused on Putah and trout at the moment. But I've been wanting to get back into striper. And just got a used 6/7 weight, which should do the trick. I'll get back to you when I get some money in my pocket to contribute for gas and such. A bit broke right now but I'd love to hit the south river for striper. Never been able to get at em with a boat before.
2012-01-15 16:28:19
by: iamfish (+1)
by: iamfish (+1)
Will try the outgoing tide this afternoon for a little sturgeon fishing i know we need rain but sometimes a man just have to get out of the house
2012-01-15 06:46:11
by: Flyguy36 (+3)
by: Flyguy36 (+3)
Thanks Byron,
I spoke to the guys at the shop today, they say I need to go out beyond the train bridge and see what I can get into. I spent the last few hours tying up a good selection of fly's.
If I manage to pull anything in tomorrow I will post it here. Byron I fly-fish year round if you ever want to go out feel free to hit me up. I'll take you out.
I spoke to the guys at the shop today, they say I need to go out beyond the train bridge and see what I can get into. I spent the last few hours tying up a good selection of fly's.
If I manage to pull anything in tomorrow I will post it here. Byron I fly-fish year round if you ever want to go out feel free to hit me up. I'll take you out.
2012-01-14 01:08:58
by: Byron (+46)
by: Byron (+46)
@flyguy36:
Not the best time for fly fishing for stripers. You're fishing the tail-end of the fall run, which should be pretty much over right now except for the whole no rain thing. The striper left in the river are pretty keyed in on cut and live baits right now. But you might be able to scrape something up. Standard baitfish patterned streamers work well. Throw muddlers, marabous, and clousers on a sink tip. Focus on the channel. They hold up in the deeper water. Head over to Sweeney's and talk to one of the fly guys down there for more tips on specific flys. As for location, I don't know what to tell you. All the striper fly fishing I've done has been from shore down near the college. And it's always been when there's lots of fish in the river. You're gonna have to do some searching to find willing fish and use that fish finder.
Not the best time for fly fishing for stripers. You're fishing the tail-end of the fall run, which should be pretty much over right now except for the whole no rain thing. The striper left in the river are pretty keyed in on cut and live baits right now. But you might be able to scrape something up. Standard baitfish patterned streamers work well. Throw muddlers, marabous, and clousers on a sink tip. Focus on the channel. They hold up in the deeper water. Head over to Sweeney's and talk to one of the fly guys down there for more tips on specific flys. As for location, I don't know what to tell you. All the striper fly fishing I've done has been from shore down near the college. And it's always been when there's lots of fish in the river. You're gonna have to do some searching to find willing fish and use that fish finder.
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