Bill, I wanted to respond immediately to your message post, however I’ve been on the water working with clients through some very, very long days. Steelhead have no schedule, and neither does my work...
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Bill, I wanted to respond immediately to your message post, however I’ve been on the water working with clients through some very, very long days. Steelhead have no schedule, and neither does my work...
I just added a new page under the "Spey Zone" link to help anyone with questions about what tips to use with spey heads titled, Adding tips or a leader to a spey fly line. I listed RIO and Airflo...
Steelheading 101 Presentation
Jeff Putnam’s Fly Fishing Schools will be hosting a steelhead fly fishing event at the Gristmill Access on the American River September 9, 2023. This event will...
Thanks for the heads up. My web developer has tested it on a ipad with safari using duck duck go and it worked fine. Please let me know if your still having issues. You can try link...
I wanted to make a give an update to my recent move to Southern OR, Rogue River where I am currently teaching fly fishing/casting lessons, guiding summer and fall run steelhead (August-November) and...
Tunnel Hull Boat - SOLD
The boat is 12' 11" in length. Width is 6'.
Motor is a Honda 4 stroke- 20 Hp prop/2003
Trailer, boat length including motor are approximately 18' and fits in my two...
I had a last minute cancellation for the last spot for my Group Spey Casting Class this Sunday 9am to 1pm. This might be the last monthly spey class that I teach in Sacramento for while as I am...
Just a quick post that I'm selling my custom aluminum tunnel haul boat built by the late Larry Westlake from Southern Oregon.
The boat is 12' 11" in length. Width is 6'.
Motor is a Honda 4...
Hey everyone... hope you all had a Happy New Year.
Just a quick post that I'm selling my custom aluminum tunnel hull boat built by the late Larry Westlake from Southern Oregon.
The boat is...
I would recommend 'Trout Creek Flies' in Dutch John.
https://www.troutcreekflies.com/
Be ready for big dry fly terrestrial fishing and some crowds.
Float section 'B' to for less fishing...
Usually this class sells out weeks in advance. I just had 2 cancellations for my Group Spey Casting Class on April 18th.
www.jpflyfishing.com
to sign up. -JP
Thank you Larry for the nice comment. I recently stopped distribution of my videos as my business partners health issues have made it impossible for us to continue. I plan on adding more short...
As most would probably say... where did the time go? One thing is for sure... they dont make mirrors the way they used to.
Thanks to Bill Kiene for taking time to talk to a kid with a severe...
Hope that everyone is enjoying some time on the water now... Fall is a great time to fly fish!
Here are some rods that I am selling to make room for some new models. -JP
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My favorite time to fish the Russian is on MLK day. I had a epic day with a friend below Austin Creek where we watched a school of about 40 adult steelhead swim over a tailout into the run we were...
I would highly recommend trying specific grain heads, even if there is a conversion chart available. We all develop our own preference. Also you'll want to match the line with the fly size you intend...
I was teaching fly casting lessons at the flooded Howe Ave Access earlier this week and my client spooked a nice steelhead that was holding in 3 feet of water approximately the 2nd row, 4th space in...
There is still room available in my steelhead fly fishing class on December 8th at 9:30 am to 3pm.
Focus will be on the American River and Northern California steelhead fisheries. Its steelhead...
Thanks so much for the nice comments.
Currently, I'm editing a short video on the new RIO Intouch Skagit Trout Spey line and Basic Streamer Fishing Techniques. I'd be working on it now except the...
Here's some video of the RIO Intouch Single Handed Spey line in action (and more). Hope you enjoy. -JP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GKCApTihT0
After sending out an email ad we immediately sold out the Rogue River Spey Casting School on September 20th and 21st so we've added another date: 19th September. Only 4 spots left. -JP
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Now's the time to experience shad on a floating line! Hope you enjoy. -JP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFsRG3eRW6M
You are on the cutoff for the length of your skagit head... here are some things to think about.
Due to your rod/line setup, when using a standard length head, if you use a fast and or long casting...
Here's my latest video clip to help with the formation of the Anchor Point when roll casting and spey casting. Hope you enjoy! -JP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW5cyOwiuzo
This week is probably the best opportunity, so far this season, to catch a shad on a floating line. Its nice to feel the fight of a shad without the intrusive weight of a sinking line or tip weighing...