Anybody remember NCBF?

Lugnut · Post by **Lugnut** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:08 pm

I was telling somebody the other day about NCBF....they had a lost look in there eyes...kind of like when I tell somebody I went or I am going to Delta Bait & Tackle....guess I am getting old

hydro · Post by **hydro** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:44 pm

Yes I remember it from back in the day . Always wanted to fish one of their get togethers but never made it down to one . The information flowed freely back then between members .

Lugnut · Post by **Lugnut** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:57 pm

hydro wrote:The information flowed freely back then between members .

YEP

kmurphy · Post by **kmurphy** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:39 pm

Those were the days. Home of the Nutcase Classics, never got to fish one, but do remember the dubious 'Numbnut' award.

mrobinett · Post by **mrobinett** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:00 pm

I did the one at Lake Perris a number of years ago. It was fun.

DDG · Post by **DDG** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:11 pm

Lugnut wrote:I was telling somebody the other day about NCBF....they had a lost look in there eyes...kind of like when I tell somebody I went or I am going to Delta Bait & Tackle....guess I am getting old

I still Remember both back when i was a kid trolling NCBF haha

Rich hamilton · Post by **Rich hamilton** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:13 pm

Of course!!! How about a roll call of all former NCBF members and "lurkers" !
The weird thing is how much social media has changed. I know there are many folks who still visit this current off shoot . I have just been waiting for the website to come full circle!

I remember many sleepless nights when I would crawl on here and ALWAYS someone would be available to talk about our passion of fishing. I sure learned a lot from folks on NCBF about Life, Family and Fishing.

Richie Rich

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:03 pm

As being the 2007 "Numb Nut", I remember it well !! The posts were many and frequent !! Pages of new posts daily !! And the Western Rally @ Clearlake was off the hook !! Great food, fun, and one Hell of a raffle !! Too bad it's not done any more !!

bryanmc · Post by **bryanmc** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:05 am

I always enjoyed Jerry's fishing reports for Shasta. Lot's of good info.

R. Duzac · Post by **R. Duzac** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:48 am

Yep, I remember when too.
Does that just make us old farts.

Cooch, how about posting the article about the Viper Tournament way back.
One of your first stories posted. 329 Boat Tournament.

Scott L · Post by **Scott L** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:57 am

Jerry was the best. Got to know him on NCBF and then met him when I took the family up to Shasta on a houseboat trip. At the time he was working part time for the sheriff patrolling the lake at night. He met our houseboat on the way out of the marina and showed us the best place to moor it for the night and then came back the next night to take me night fishing. Best night of catching spots ever!

Only fished one nutcase event on McClure. Took the wife (she doesn't fish) for a Dec. 30 tourney. She was pregnant with our daughter. Daughter was born three weeks later. That daughter just turned 16. Can't believe it was that long ago.
Wife caught the only two fish that day. Still hear about that one.

Information flowed pretty freely back in the day.

Post by **WB Staff** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:39 pm

@RDuzac

From the Archives by Special Request

Four Days of Viper MAdness
http://www.westernbass.com/article/four ... er-madness

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:47 pm

Fished two, The Clear Lake and then the winter Lake Tulloch that was really cold and the winner had 2 fish! Those were fun.
Morgan

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:19 pm

Yes, really enjoyed those days and the comradery. Lots of good information shared and good friendship; and entertaining posts.

ciao,
Marc

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:29 am

I used to love reading your old postings, and learning.
With how much money is involved in competitive fishing now, i don't think you'll see a lot of sharing on the forum anymore.

I think the only places you'll learn stuff now from sharing is either on Cooch's facebook page, Bobby Barrack's page, or on Tactical Bassin's page.
Or right here, in the WB online magazine.

Hipster · Post by **Hipster** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:04 pm

Hey,

Ricky Rich......I lurk about once a week

Rod Martin · Post by **Rod Martin** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:03 pm

mark poulson wrote:I used to love reading your old postings, and learning.
With how much money is involved in competitive fishing now, i don't think you'll see a lot of sharing on the forum anymore.

I think the only places you'll learn stuff now from sharing is either on Cooch's facebook page, Bobby Barrack's page, or on Tactical Bassin's page.
Or right here, in the WB online magazine.

I moved to Fl. Joined a club full of old guys (older than me 65). First tournament the guy I shared a room with brought a pop r style bait and a devils horse over to me. Said this is what I catch fish on , give them a try. You don't see that much anymore. I decided I liked this club .

Still fishing, still learning

chris ball · Post by **chris ball** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:07 pm

Holy carp!!!!
I miss the politically incorrect days of NCBF... Is the LL crew still around ?
See ya on the river !
Chris ball

Wolfeman · Post by **Wolfeman** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:41 pm

There was a NutCase event a few weeks ago.
https://www.facebook.com/NCBF.Nutcases/ ... .Nutcases/

stickbait · Post by **stickbait** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:42 pm

Wow....I'm amazed I remembered my password. I check in on the site every so often and just the other day I was thinking about the old bunch and all the good times we had...The days we had could never be duplicated, I don't care how hard we try...

I dug around a found some stuff from the day...thanks to all the old nutcases for so many great memories !! And to the nutcases we have lost, thoughts and prayers will always be with you...

A few photos of the good times..

We took over the whole town of Lakeport and multi pages in their paper when we came to town....

Lugnut · Post by **Lugnut** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:17 pm

AWESOME!!!! Thank for sharing....I was hoping this post sparked up everyone's memories.....Western Bass is still a great website, but the fun we use to have on NCBF will be hard to beat.

TonyB · Post by **TonyB** » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:40 pm

Hey guys, checking in as one of the original Nutcases. So cool to see some of the old timers also checking in. Good ole days, for sure!

TonyB

Wolfeman · Post by **Wolfeman** » Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:21 pm

I fished as a non with TonyB for my very first NutCase, out of Orwood. I think it was the second one. Bob Santora won TopNut.
- Wolfeman

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:37 pm

Some of us are still lurking around once in a while. I have an NCBF Hat somewhere, and a lot of Nutcase memorabilia like stickbait showed. I remember when NCBF formed a team of "no-bodys" and won the Top Six tournament on the Delta. Lotta fun and a lot of learning from each other. I welched out on the Nutase even last month due to becoming a mostly fair weather fisherman. Guess I am not the Nutcase I once was.

Pat

Post by **WB Staff** » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:21 am

Cool to see some of the old memorabilia - the evolution of NCBF. Thanks for sharing!!!

Would love to see more if anyone else would like to share some pix.

Jim Wilson · Post by **Jim Wilson** » Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:36 pm

Wolfeman wrote:I fished as a non with TonyB for my very first NutCase, out of Orwood. I think it was the second one. Bob Santora won TopNut.
- Wolfeman

There were a few Nutcase rallies on the delta. Jan 3, 1998 was the first rally and it was a cold, foggy winter day. We restricted the event to only 3 bays in Disco. As you would imagine, the bite was real slow. I won the event with two fish and Cooch came in second I believe. Had a huge pot luck afterwards and it was awesome being able to put faces with names and making new friends.

Here is a link from 2008 reminesing about Nutcase events.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... 6531,d.cGw

Scott V. · Post by **Scott V.** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:09 pm

I was at the first one. Cold, winter day. Remember fishing with different boaters at different locations.

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:37 pm

Scott V. wrote:I was at the first one. Cold, winter day. Remember fishing with different boaters at different locations.

Scott, Yes you were! We are planning a Nutcase Reunion at Clear Lake July 13-15. Would be great to have you there. Details are on Facebook if you use it, otherwise shoot me a message or email p.dilling@outlook.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/297890617373458/

Pat

Jim Wilson · Post by **Jim Wilson** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:58 pm

Thanks for sharing info on Nutcase page Pat. Just joined and I am looking forward to reuniting with other nutcases.

Jim Wilson

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:04 pm

Look forward to seeing you Jim. Spread the word!
Pat

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:40 am

I remember the top six we fished on the Delta, and we won. Good memories and friends. I now live in Montana and enjoy fishing for toothy critters, along with big smallies.
Angel

steve0806 · Post by **steve0806** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:08 am

Lugnut wrote:I was telling somebody the other day about NCBF....they had a lost look in there eyes...kind of like when I tell somebody I went or I am going to Delta Bait & Tackle....guess I am getting old

Welcome to the Group!

PeteD · Post by **PeteD** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:39 pm

Still Have my hat from the rally at Clear lake.
Still on here often, always fishing the Delta.
Procraft Pete

Awesome group of people

JLS (Jay Liu's Service) · Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:46 pm

Yes I remember the good old days

, I enjoyed the short fishing days and changing partners for the afternoon. The FOOD was outstanding (lunch and dinners). I still have my hats, towels and T shirt.
Jay

JLS (Jay Liu's Service) · Thu Jan 25, 2018 3:52 pm

Yes I remember the good old days

, I enjoyed the short days fishing and changing partners in the afternoon. The FOOD was Outstanding (lunch and dinners). I still have my hats, towels and a T shirt. Hope to see all of you guys at the reunion.
Jay

Fly'in V · Post by **Fly'in V** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:24 pm

Remember it well, that's when I started going by the handle "Fly'in V".

Still lurking...

Fly'in V · Post by **Fly'in V** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:26 pm

Remember it well, that's when I started going by the handle "Fly'in V".

Still lurking...

Kelly Ripa · Post by **Kelly Ripa** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:45 pm

Still here.......once a week. I even posted a fishing report recently.....

Rip

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:10 am

I'm still around, lol !! Fished the Clear lake events and had a blast !! Looking forward to fishing again and reconnecting with some old friends. Can't make these dates due to prior commitment, so hoping it's not set in stone yet.

rexford · Post by **rexford** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:39 pm

Glad to see so many familiar names still active on the site. I had so much fun
with all of you over the years. I hope to make an appearance this year at one of
the warmer events. Great bunch of people.

Rex

Scott V. · Post by **Scott V.** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:00 pm

Anybody remember these? I've got several I saved over the years.

Scott Robertson · Post by **Scott Robertson** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:48 pm

I fished a few too tourneys are not quite same.

Phil Burgess · Post by **Phil Burgess** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:25 am

Those were fun times...... and yes Chris Ball..... The ""LL"" are still lurking..... use to go crazy on here before GATOR AND COOCH ... ran us off...... Oh but wait they were LL too....... hahahah

not quite the same anymore......

"UNTILL WE RIDE AGAIN MY FRIENDS""

ash · Post by **ash** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:42 pm

Ive got me a numb nut (Orroville) and an odd nut (Clear Lake) - never the big nut or top nut. Good times - good to see Phil on here lurking

george · Post by **george** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:37 pm

I met Cooch in 2000 on NCBF and he helped me organize The Bass Class. What a great forum that site was! I still remember names like Jailer, Stickbait, Nitro and others! Way cool!

abassmn · Post by **abassmn** » Fri May 18, 2018 12:08 pm

Yes would love to see another rally soon the date sounds great let everybody know Thanks

Fly'in V · Post by **Fly'in V** » Sat May 19, 2018 12:07 pm

Remember it well, met my best friend and long time fishing partner there.

Even though I sold my boat I still lurk here, but seldom post.

Wish you all good and safe fish days.

The Fly'in V
(AKA Vic Hershberger)

deltagreenfish · Post by **deltagreenfish** » Sat May 19, 2018 9:54 pm

good days for sure. back when the hook at big break was the spot and a ranger was the boat to have. lol

still lurk, just don't fish too much.

Fly'in V · Post by **Fly'in V** » Sun May 20, 2018 11:03 am

The Hook, Line and sinker at Big Break was like walking into "The Cheers Bar", but with fishing Tackle!

And Jean or one of the boys would yell Howdy Partner!

Vic, The Fly'in V!

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