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Mike, thanks so much for that story. Your description of plying the waters 'owned' by EBMUD brought back many fond memories of my own, albiet 40 years after yours.

Redwood Creek through Canyon...

My vote is for N Fork Yuba near Downieville. We always stay at the Sierra Streamside Cabins (http://www.sierrastreamsidecabins.com/) which are just a few minutes east of town. The Big House has five...

Ageed, Grouse Ridge is a nice option...easy access, National Forest so no permitting bs, lots of lakes, but overall mediocre fishing imo. Dunno about goldens. Very scenic though! Also agree it has...

Sorry DFrink, no net. Just lots and lots of happy 'bows.:D

I spotted one fish upstream of China Flat that made my heart race, as it was bigger than anything I've seen in that crik. It must have...

Going up tonight. Give me an idea of where to look and I'll even make a special effort. PM is fine.

I was also surprised to see Silver Fork on the list. Typical MO for DFG is to plant at campgrounds and day-use areas, so that's probably what they are doing. No planters last night upstream of mile 3.

Had a few good days there last year trolling conventional gear, and slow-trolling nightcrawlers. Pilot Creek inlet looked real good, but struck out there plugging for browns. If you can get up to...

Thread bump. Any recent beta on Silver Fork? I'm thinking about running up there today; is it worth my time?

Been years since I fished it, but standard technique for browns is to top-line rainbow trout pattern Rapalas. The key is to run 'em WAY back, like 150-250 feet off the boat. Troll fast, about 5 mph,...

Bump for this advert. Spent some time with John on the phone this morning. He gave me some great info on Minn Kota motors, and basically talked me out of buying his. Quality guy here, probably...

JB, thanks for the link...When does this water get fishable?

That is an amazing story. And it sounds like you killed it on the T! Well done, sir.

PM sent.

Thanks,

Neil

I'm also in the market for a new (used) ride, and have considered all three mentioned by OP. I've pretty much settled on the Xterra due to relative economy, utility, and off-highway capability....

Dunno...but I drove down Yankee Jims to the NF last weekend, and was surprised at how healthy the flows were in the NF and Shirttail Creek.

Post a report if you go...it only took 45 straight days...

Itching to get out...recently fished Middle Fork above Ruckachucky with decent results. Default is to head back there, but looking to explore some new water as well.

North Fork above Iowa Hill...

To be honest, I would pass. That bike is ancient history in terms of suspension design. The URT (unified rear triangle) suspension design has died for a reason, most notably pedal bob and the fact...

Bill, thanks so much for the informative session this morning. Feel like I learned a bunch, and also enjoyed the stories from 'back in the day'.

Looking forward to spending time after work on my...

Where does one get a steelhead card?

Always wondered about Lower Lola Montez...I see the lake twice a year or so while mountain biking Hole in the Ground trail, and always thought it looked fishy. Thanks for the report.

Anybody ever paddled or fished there? Heading up in a couple of weeks for a long weekend, and bringing both conventional and fly gear.

Word on the street is that the trout congregate at the...

...and well done, sir. The family and I spent most of a week at Manzanita Lake in early August. Fished every morning/evening, and got a big fat skunk to show for it. That alone will be enough to...

People are free to do what they want, but the fact that he's a guide is what offends me the most. Maybe I'm way off base, but the fact that he relies on the resource for income, makes me feel he...

Great photos, glad you had fun!

Thanks Bill, I'll take you up on that...