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Ganduulga Shuree

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Feb 8, 2014, 8:48:43 PM2/8/14
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Hello everyone, 

I'm going to San Francisco for 2 weeks, and wonder where i should go fishing. It might not be the season, however please share your experience and suggestions. 

Thanks 

Ganaa 

namfos

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Feb 9, 2014, 12:11:18 PM2/9/14
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It was April and it was over 10 years ago: Putah Creek north of Napa, downstream of Monticello Dam/Lake Berryessa. Klinkhammer Special was the fly of the day.

Mark


Terry C

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Feb 9, 2014, 2:59:38 PM2/9/14
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My son was out in Bishop, ca 2 weeks ago fishing the Upper Owens. The fishing was sick. He landed several trout between 3-5 lbs. his picture is on the Sierra Trout Magnet web page holding a nice 4lber. It looks to be a 6 hr. Drive from San. Fran.

James Koehler

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Feb 9, 2014, 5:42:40 PM2/9/14
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Putah Creek is the closest fly-fishing option to San Fran.  It's about 1.5 hour drive (be careful coming back into the city at rush hour - tons of traffic).  It's a neat tailwater with lots of good pockets to fish.  Can be tough.  I fished it back in December and caught a few on egg patterns.  I don't think they're spawning right now, but be careful if they are.  Hire a guide if you can - its not easy water.  

About a 3-hour drive north is the town of Redding.  Gateway to the McCloud, Pit, and Lower Sacramento.  The lower sac is a great float trip.  Call the Fly Shop in Redding and they'll set you up.  

Water levels in CA right now are super low - keep that in mind.  

Nedak

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Feb 9, 2014, 11:43:35 PM2/9/14
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Call California fly shop in Burlingame. Ca delta near sacremento has inland stripers. Also tons of carp ponds south of San Fran. Look,at google maps. Finally I have fished near muir woods at a place called Stinson beach.

BruceC2C

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Feb 10, 2014, 3:20:28 PM2/10/14
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You might already be familiar with Dan Blanton.
If not , he is one of the iconic pioneers in West Coast FF
SF has such a unique feel to the area.
Enjoy your trip, pls post a report upon your return

Link Below

Ganduulga Shuree

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Feb 10, 2014, 3:45:26 PM2/10/14
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Thank you very much for all the information,

I'll check if I can make it to some of those spots, certainly will find a local guide.

Best Regards,

Ganaa


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