The American River is also close, it has much more unobstructive back casting area compared to Putah Creek. If you want your friend to catch fish, Putah might be better but you'll be nymphing almost the whole time, unless you get really lucky and can fish to rising trout.
When teaching begginers I think that ample amount of spaces, void of line catching trees and bushes, makes the experience much easier. The first fishig trip out on the water generally morphs into one big casting and line management lesson anyways. A beginner must learn how to properly manage their line and make it go where they want before they really start "fishing."
Have fun, and thanks for growing the sport.
Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your limit
Adam Grace
Past Kiene's Staff Member
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