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by richdoe
Mon May 24, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Check this tournament footage out!
Replies: 2
Views: 1373

Re: Check this tournament footage out!

Good stuff. Thanks for posting.
by richdoe
Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to fish TIDAL Waters - CA, Delta
Replies: 3
Views: 1991

Re: How to fish TIDAL Waters - CA, Delta

Great stuff once again.
by richdoe
Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 13LB GIANT BASS CAST-TO-CATCH...IT WASN'T EVEN HOOKED!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1745

Re: 13LB GIANT BASS CAST-TO-CATCH...IT WASN'T EVEN HOOKED!!!

Another great video! I think my pulse quickened a bit just watching it. :D
by richdoe
Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: (Video) Jig Fishing Clinic!!! (CA Delta)
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Re: (Video) Jig Fishing Clinic!!! (CA Delta)

Thanks Bassdrool, I always learn something on your videos.
by richdoe
Sun May 10, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bed fishing on Lake Natoma Video - The Truth Episode 16
Replies: 6
Views: 1373

Re: Bed fishing on Lake Natoma Video - The Truth Episode 16

Welcome back Aaron. You always make great videos.
by richdoe
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Marinas are open on the delta?
Replies: 33
Views: 8451

Re: What Marinas are open on the delta?

Tons of boats yesterday at Paradise Point as well--parking lot was nearly full. I really struggled fishing that area. Most of the grass (edolea?) is covered in a slime (algae?) that really makes it tough to fish. Virtually any bait worked on the bottom comes back full of slime. Punching was really t...
by richdoe
Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launch ramps open on the delta/antioch?
Replies: 21
Views: 4276

Re: Launch ramps open on the delta/antioch?

I never thought I would see the day when fishermen would forsake one another. Hiding information on open launch ramps is downright embarrassing.

Having said that, I would hope safe guidelines are followed--don't give the government an excuse to stop all fishing.
by richdoe
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Statewide fishing closure
Replies: 27
Views: 4470

Re: Statewide fishing closure

We need to move to Texas: Texas Governor declares fishing and hunting essential activities during COVID-19 pandemic
https://tinyurl.com/whw4u92
by richdoe
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launching at Berryessa?
Replies: 14
Views: 3116

Re: Launching at Berryessa?

What really irritates me is going fishing all by oneself, not getting within 600 feet of anyone else (let alone six feet) and still getting lumped in with the idiots partying on the beach. Go after the idiots, and leave us alone--we aren't harming a thing!
by richdoe
Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melones
Replies: 14
Views: 3538

Re: Melones

Don’t forget to put the self inspection form on your dash visible, they will ticket you for that also. They have them at the pay station and by the parking lot. And keep an eye out for the partially submerged island tops around main lake. Thanks for the heads-up, I wasn't aware of the form and migh...
by richdoe
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melones
Replies: 14
Views: 3538

Re: Melones

Thanks for all the replies guys, Tuttletown it is. I'll be going up on Friday, hope the fish cooperate. Haven't fished up there in years. The first few times we fished there you had to launch off the old highway next to the Highway 49 bridge--had to back down a mile--no other launch ramps. :) In tho...
by richdoe
Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melones
Replies: 14
Views: 3538

Re: Melones

Won't you be going through Manteca, Oakdale, and Jamestown? If so then Tuttletown is the ramp you want. Only use Gloryhole if you go through Angels Camp. Both ramps are about 130 miles away, whether I go through Jamestown or Angels Camp. Is one highway better than the other? Are both ramps relative...
by richdoe
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melones
Replies: 14
Views: 3538

Melones

Coming from the EastBay, is it best to launch at Glory Hole or Tuttletown?
by richdoe
Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Video - The Truth Episode 15
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Re: Video - The Truth Episode 15

Great to see you back, your videos are always very good.
by richdoe
Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Windy Days on the Delta
Replies: 4
Views: 2083

Re: Windy Days on the Delta

Aren't those days fishing with "Pops" great? I'm 73 and I take my son fishing every chance I get--these are days that will be cherished forever.

BTW, we both have Rangers similar to yours, they truly are classics. Keep those videos coming!
by richdoe
Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Delta sea lion
Replies: 27
Views: 8605

Re: Another Delta sea lion

My son and I launched at Russo's the other day and in the time it took for me to park the trailer a big sea lion dove under the docks twice, each time pulling out a big spawning bass...crunching away with gusto.
by richdoe
Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Lure?
Replies: 1
Views: 501

Re: What Lure?

Just rewatched it on Youtube and the Pros name is Chris Parks. Great looking bait.
by richdoe
Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Lure?
Replies: 1
Views: 501

What Lure?

I was watching the Wild West Bass Trail on TV the other day and they were on the Delta. I noticed one of the pros (sorry, can't remember the name) was fishing bedded fish with a bait that looked like maybe a small bluegill or some such thing. Anyone know what he was throwing? He was sure doing well ...
by richdoe
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Starting to get some to eat the frog
Replies: 9
Views: 2924

Re: Starting to get some to eat the frog

Riley knew you got bit before you did! :D
by richdoe
Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Life Vest
Replies: 3
Views: 1297

Life Vest

I want to buy a life vest for my son for Xmas and am looking at BassPro's XPS brand for $60. Any other recommendations? He doesn't want the Mustang type.
by richdoe
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Removing Oxidation?
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: Removing Oxidation?

No "miracle" spray-on wipe-off product is going to cut through that oxidation--been there, tried that, failed. You will need a high-speed buffer, wool pad, and a cutter like 3M's Marine Fiberglass Restorer & Wax. My '87 Ranger looks like new.
by richdoe
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Yamaha Boat Mechanic near Bethel Island, Delta
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Re: Best Yamaha Boat Mechanic near Bethel Island, Delta

Ditto on Wright Marine. Those guys are incredible.
by richdoe
Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog Fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 3817

Re: Frog Fishing

That's an interesting concept, I will have to give it a try.
mark poulson wrote:Try rubbing the first foot of your braid with beeswax. It stiffens the braid without affecting either it's buoyancy or it's strength. That's an old fly fishing trick.
by richdoe
Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog Fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 3817

Re: Frog Fishing

I'm using pretty much the same setup as you--Powell Frog Rod with a Phat Frog (hooks bent slightly outward). No problem walking it, it's just on the cast where it comes back and hooks the line. 20lb leader solves that problem, but not crazy about 20lb leader tied to 65lb braid. As a side note: I ema...
by richdoe
Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog Fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 3817

Frog Fishing

How are you guys rigging your frogs? I find that with braid the frog keeps flipping around and the hooks keep hanging up on the line. My solution has been tying on 20lb leader. But it doesn't make much sense to throw 65lb braid with only 20lb leader.
by richdoe
Thu May 11, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Mechanic
Replies: 8
Views: 1437

Re: Yamaha Mechanic

I made an appointment with Wrights Marine today, the guy is really busy. Earliest appointment was June 30th. Thanks guys for all the suggestions.
by richdoe
Wed May 10, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Mechanic
Replies: 8
Views: 1437

Re: Yamaha Mechanic

I tried a Google search on Wright Marine and found virtually nothing on the business. No website, no reviews, nothing.
Ben Fishin wrote:not in the east bay but well worth the drive...wright marine in lodi, certified yami mechanic. Great rates and honest!
by richdoe
Wed May 10, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Mechanic
Replies: 8
Views: 1437

Re: Yamaha Mechanic

I'd take my boat to Boatmasters in a heartbeat, but they don't service Yamahas.
monte300 wrote:I'm not sure about Yamaha but I won't take my Evinrude anywhere but Boatmasters in Livermore. They run a first rate operation and I've been burned by too many other "professionals".
by richdoe
Wed May 10, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha Mechanic
Replies: 8
Views: 1437

Yamaha Mechanic

Anyone know of a good Yamaha mechanic in the East Bay? My old ProV 150 stopped pumping water. I had replaced the impeller and it worked fine for several trips, but suddenly it's not circulating through the motor. Tore it apart again and there were no obvious problems. Now it's above my pay grade.
by richdoe
Sun May 07, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Video -Clear Lake Fishing Report
Replies: 11
Views: 4419

Re: Video -Clear Lake Fishing Report

Great video, one of the best I've seen.
by richdoe
Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boatmasters Bacon Savers
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

Re: Boatmasters Bacon Savers

I'll add my story. My son had wiped out his Merc prop on some Delta rocks, so we tried putting an old Yamaha SS prop I had laying around in my garage. It didn't seem to fit right, so I took it into Boatmasters to see if there was a fix. The employee behind the counter took me out to their shop and t...
by richdoe
Fri May 20, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Inexpensive Depthfinder
Replies: 9
Views: 1718

Re: Inexpensive Depthfinder

Thanks Brian. Just checked it out online and I think the Helix 5 is exactly what I need. [/quote] Personally, I would drop the Hummingbird Piranha out of the options. It's a 3.5" screen, and the sonar is not going to have good definition. If you look at the Hummingbird Helix 5, it comes in sona...
by richdoe
Wed May 18, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Inexpensive Depthfinder
Replies: 9
Views: 1718

Re: Inexpensive Depthfinder

I'd buy a more expensive model if I thought I'd use the extra bells & whistles, but I don't think I ever would. All I need to do is reliably read the depth. My old Garmin 300c worked great until I dropped the trolling motor on the cable and sliced nearly through. Repaired it, but now it only wor...
by richdoe
Tue May 17, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Inexpensive Depthfinder
Replies: 9
Views: 1718

Inexpensive Depthfinder

My old depthfinder is going goofy and I need to find a new one. I'm not a tournament fisherman and all I fish is the Delta, so I don't need an expensive one. All I'm concerned about is the depth to find those ledges and so forth. Any advice as to the best depthfinder for the buck? This will be for t...
by richdoe
Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: steering cables needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1050

Re: steering cables needed

Try an Amazon search, they were the cheapest we could find. Ordered from Amazon they were sent from "Long Trading Co."
by richdoe
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Steering Cables
Replies: 1
Views: 491

Steering Cables

Those buggers sure are pricey! Anyone have any suggestions where I can get a set for 370 series Ranger at a good price? To be exact, the Teleflex SCC13012. (Use to be called Morse.)
by richdoe
Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sun 8am, Ish Monroe on the air. HEre is how to catch it....
Replies: 56
Views: 8730

Re: Sun 8am, Ish Monroe on the air. HEre is how to catch it.

Champion Jon wrote:
Good parenting is whats going to help kids stay off drugs.
I don't think the way to protect kids from drugs/sex is to shelter them from it.

How about education?
WHAT?! "Here son, tie on a Purple Kush, it'll be fun!" Great education.
by richdoe
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sun 8am, Ish Monroe on the air. HEre is how to catch it....
Replies: 56
Views: 8730

Re: Sun 8am, Ish Monroe on the air. HEre is how to catch it.

Who gives a crap on what the name of a color description of a bait is. You never heard anything with Reaction Innovations "420" or "sprayed grass" colors or the likes of others. You "perfect" guys need to just settle the hell down and worry about what color will work b...
by richdoe
Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Ad
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Evinrude Ad

Check out this Evinrude advertisement:
http://www.bassfan.com/tv_play.asp?id=32
by richdoe
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launch Ramp at Cliff House?
Replies: 1
Views: 761

Launch Ramp at Cliff House?

Is there a launch ramp at Cliff House? If not, would it be better to launch at Viera's or Rio Vista? I want a safe place to leave my truck.
by richdoe
Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Minn Kota Question

richdoe I know this might sound like a dumb question but how old are your batteries and if they are 6 months old they are not new. The reason I ask if youhave weak batteries or a dead cell it would cause the problem you have the motor would be drawing all it could from the batter and when your in t...
by richdoe
Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Minn Kota Question

Team ngc wrote:do you have a weedless wedge 2 prop on the motor.
Yes, that's what it came with. It certainly isn't very "weedless."
by richdoe
Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Minn Kota Question

I absolutely love the new Fortrex, its 80 pounds of thrust will "gurgle" the water behind my 18 foot Ranger. But once it hits the weeds, it tends to stall out and quickly ball up. My old Motorguide didn't have nearly the power, but it would chop through the weeds like a lawnmower. I'm assu...
by richdoe
Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Franks Tract to Close
Replies: 19
Views: 5074

Franks Tract to Close

As we know, Arnie is closing most of the state parks to spank us for voting "No" on Prop 1A. Included in the closure is Franks Tract. From today's Chronicle: "-- Franks Tract State Recreation Area: This is one of the best launch points for bass fishing in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Ri...
by richdoe
Mon May 25, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How far do bass travel ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5887

Re: How far do bass travel ?

I caught one of those fish, Andy. It was tagged in Stockton and I caught it in South Victoria. This was many years ago. That's a pretty good swim.
by richdoe
Fri May 15, 2009 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Warning - Ugly Incident at Cruiser Haven
Replies: 50
Views: 12742

Re: Warning - Ugly Incident at Cruiser Haven

FYI: Last time I checked their was like 1200 plus miles of prime Bass Fishing shoreline along the Ca. Delta . Just fish & Enjoy..... MJB The moment we start giving up our rights to fish "our" water is the beginning of the end of bass fishing. That water belongs to the public, not Crui...
by richdoe
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell Rod Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: Powell Rod Question

A thank you to everyone that gave your input. I think you convinced me, I'll probably buy the 735. If it doesn't work out, I can always buy the 705...you can never have too many rods. ;-)

John at Walton's Pond ordered a 705 so I can compare the two side-by-side. Now that's what I call service!
by richdoe
Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell Rod Question
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Powell Rod Question

I'm in the market for a frog rod and really like the Powell. Powell lists the 735 as their frog rod, but I'm not crazy about swinging a 7'3'' rod all day. Is the 705 basically the same rod only shorter? Would the 705 make a good frog rod? I'd appreciate some pros and cons.
by richdoe
Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ethanol Filter
Replies: 3
Views: 809

Ethanol Filter

Looks like ethanol is really taking its toll on our outboard engines and about the only way to protect it is to purchase a special filter and stabilize the fuel with an additive. http://tinyurl.com/5hv4q8 Has anyone found a good filter at a reasonable price? I think Yamaha stipulates it has to be &q...