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by callwakeup
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another tackle shop gone
Replies: 17
Views: 2029

Re: Another tackle shop gone

BPS opens in So. Cal (Irvine) next month--- what will the ripple effects be?
by callwakeup
Thu May 11, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic -
Replies: 5
Views: 619

Re: Castaic -

1st 20 casts at every spot was with a sammy,, bumped once and that was it. im heading back out next week to figure it out.
by callwakeup
Tue May 09, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic -
Replies: 5
Views: 619

Castaic -

fished Castaic today for the 1st time this year. For me the bite was moderate and all fish caught in 15 to 20' and the bait needed to be glued to the bottom with the slowest crawl. I didnt see any fish up shallow and no signs of beds. My question -- did the spawn here already occur and the bulk is d...
by callwakeup
Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: KVD announces retirement
Replies: 6
Views: 1627

Re: KVD announces retirement

1st Tom Brady... Now KVD... 2 GOATS
by callwakeup
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: SOLD…..Brand New MinnKota Fortrex 80
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: Brand New MinnKota Fortrex 80

is this one still available?
by callwakeup
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: 24 Volt TM
Replies: 0
Views: 521

24 Volt TM

I need to replace my 24volt TM.
looking for the best option. any suggestions
anyone in the So. Cal area selling a good condition used one?
PM me
Thank you
by callwakeup
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 24volt Trolling Motor
Replies: 0
Views: 430

24volt Trolling Motor

I need to replace my 24volt TM.
looking for the best no-frills option. any suggestions
anyone in the So. Cal area selling a good condition used one?
PM me
by callwakeup
Sun May 29, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SilverWood
Replies: 1
Views: 724

SilverWood

I Plan on making a trip to Silverwood Tomorrow - any current conditions / Tips someone can offer?
thank you-
by callwakeup
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?

Thanks for the super quick responses and suggestions. They will be my 1st calls in the morning.
by callwakeup
Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?

Hello -
The kids are headed to Cabo for their Senior Trip and are planning on a fishing trip. Can anyone suggest a good charter to book with? Just a few high school grads looking for a fun time - would rather fish than Troll -- any suggestions?

thank you.
by callwakeup
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”
Replies: 15
Views: 2451

Re: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”

Really Tragic!
what happened to competent managers in this state? poor water storage management, graffiti and filth from north to south cali, the in ability to assist the indigent. what happened to the intelligence in California?
by callwakeup
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Equipment Update
Replies: 5
Views: 1088

Re: Equipment Update

i appreciate the feedback.
thanks all
by callwakeup
Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Equipment Update
Replies: 5
Views: 1088

Equipment Update

back in the early and mid 2000's I updated and re-tooled my entire arsenal: Casting: Shimano Cores 50's & 100's -Curado E's -Old School Citica's (non superfree casting) - which I still love. Spinning: Sustain 200's HG's - for power spinning Stradic CI4's - for finesse spinning And all Rods are L...
by callwakeup
Sun Jun 20, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Reservoir Levels
Replies: 26
Views: 4425

Re: California Reservoir Levels

I remember back the the winter and watching all the vids of the rain water being diverted away from, i think casitas, and seeing all the rain water being spilled over the spill way at Castaic. How hard is to store the water. im always amazed. Water -- its only the only thing we can not go a day with...
by callwakeup
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
Replies: 43
Views: 7565

Re: I won’t ever purchase a boat from Bass Pro Shops again. Check out this video

ill always pay a bit more for proven quality and service-- always! Nitro boats -- best layouts, looks, features, and set-ups - best boat dimensions (imo) if Nitro figured out quality control ; fit & fit - and kept same price point & paid lazer focus on service- they would dominate the market.
by callwakeup
Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing & Music
Replies: 15
Views: 2214

Re: Fishing & Music

It's all about that bass!
by callwakeup
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little guy with a giant this time.
Replies: 7
Views: 3070

Re: Little guy with a giant this time.

im calling this lad as my next team partner!
by callwakeup
Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Replies: 41
Views: 6960

Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:

All sides of the politics on this topic are nuts--
quarantine the ill (and anyone who desires) free the healthy - let freedom ring!
by callwakeup
Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which fish attractant do you use?
Replies: 7
Views: 3126

Re: Which fish attractant do you use?

Bang!!
by callwakeup
Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat buying frenzy is playing out
Replies: 5
Views: 2217

Re: Boat buying frenzy is playing out

People realized; life’s short- make the most of it!!
by callwakeup
Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Believe I saw a world record largemouth
Replies: 16
Views: 5138

Re: Believe I saw a world record largemouth

For those from SoCal.. back In the Mid ‘90’s at lake mission Viejo.. the family would go to Claim Jumper for dinner and I’d walk down the small grass hill to the lake shore— dang near positive I’d see wolf packs of 18lb + plus bass just cruising around. One time while fishing the shore; there was on...
by callwakeup
Sun May 31, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need a new trailer / anyone have experience ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

Re: I need a new trailer / anyone have experience ?

Shadow Industries inc. in Cypress; Southern California
Top notch and super attentive and friendly.

http://new.shadowindustriesinc.com/
by callwakeup
Wed May 27, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Southern Cali Lakes Open for Launching?
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Southern Cali Lakes Open for Launching?

is there a consolidated list that lives somewhere that shows which So. Cal lakes re open for launching at this time? Without making 20 phone calls- i know for sure Castiac and DVL. I had heard Perris is open. Any others? And; at DVL the Algae bloom was all consuming; id never seen water to chocolati...
by callwakeup
Tue May 12, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Wanted a 520 ranger
Replies: 10
Views: 2145

Re: Wanted a 520 ranger

that White Ranger is flippin' beautiful! ---- pun intended
by callwakeup
Fri May 08, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Line visibility
Replies: 13
Views: 2326

Re: Line visibility

my #1 bait of all time.. and i think they stopped making it-- strike king double willow diamond blade spinner bait-- but the key was the red "grass bell" swivel cover for the willow blade swivel.. and the red bead spinner spacers! that bait killed everywhere!
by callwakeup
Tue May 05, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1st time to DVL
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

Re: 1st time to DVL

interesting and good to know.. one of my best ever day of fishing was a stop at Elsinore - probably back in '95 or '96.. sometime around then. after a day put-putting around skinner, we needed to clean out the carb. and get the old 2 stroke up and running - we made a stop along the houses on the wes...
by callwakeup
Mon May 04, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1st time to DVL
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

Re: 1st time to DVL

So true.. i always head north or out to the River lakes for my trips; i hadent been east since Perris closed up for dam repairs. Cant wait for perris to reopen; and ill def be back to DVL soon. btw.. did the bass population in Elsinore survive the droughts a few years back? the lake looked pretty fu...
by callwakeup
Mon May 04, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1st time to DVL
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

1st time to DVL

Took my 1st trip ever to DVL this weekend— its an amazing lake; with awesome staff and clean and functional facilities. I was impressed all around. The lake and it’s set-up blew me away for a a so. Cal desert lake. So much structure and diversity of fishable water. We did as much exploring as we did...
by callwakeup
Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: looking for Ranger Boat Tie-Downs for ranger boat cover
Replies: 0
Views: 440

looking for Ranger Boat Tie-Downs for ranger boat cover

Hello - im looking to buy one or 2 Ranger boat cover tie-down ratchet-- i lost one on the road the other day (stupid me) and need to get one more to make my set.
ill buy 2 if needed... thank you. located in the OC for easy pick-up.
Shoot me a PM if you can.
by callwakeup
Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So. Cal Lakes Open?
Replies: 0
Views: 394

So. Cal Lakes Open?

hello all--- is it still just Castaic?
by callwakeup
Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Donate to a Teen Fishing Club
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

Re: Donate to a Teen Fishing Club

if any young clubs in So. Cal (OC area) are in need.. i have a few rods to donate; and a nice tackle box (empty) as well.
by callwakeup
Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aaron Martens UPDATES
Replies: 28
Views: 11321

Re: Aaron Martens UPDATES

GiG for sure.
by callwakeup
Sat Apr 04, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic today— the trout were on fire.
Replies: 0
Views: 483

Castaic today— the trout were on fire.

I’ve never experienced this before— rainbows acting like bass— nailing my rip baits; crank baits; dropshot and jigs.
Wolf packs of these trout in coves. It was nuts. A 5 inch bow inhaled my 7 inch rip bait.

Bass were feeding as well. But those trout were nuts.

Anyone else experience the same?
by callwakeup
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Hubs question?
Replies: 17
Views: 7135

Re: Trailer Hubs question?

truly appreciate all the responses and helpful notes on this topic thread.. ive come to find that the 2005 class ranger trailers used some real different engineering - Tie Down hitch and break assembly's and these oil filled bearings for the wheels. Both of which appear to be a bear to service and f...
by callwakeup
Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Castaic and Lake Pyramid are OPEN
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: Lake Castaic and Lake Pyramid are OPEN

Lake levels look high on the Castaic Webcam--- hows the water temp? the rain has em holding im sure; but the shores will be leaded in a short while -- 2ndary points mush have em stacked up right now!
by callwakeup
Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Hubs question?
Replies: 17
Views: 7135

Re: Trailer Hubs question?

thanks Mark! always great to hear from an old CBC'er.... i appreciate your detailed response
by callwakeup
Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Hubs question?
Replies: 17
Views: 7135

Trailer Hubs question?

took my boat in for trailer service just now; shop suggested i change my Ranger trailer hubs from oil bath to grease-- any quick advice? thank you
by callwakeup
Sun Mar 22, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stuck at home? Here's a few ideas!
Replies: 2
Views: 963

Re: Stuck at home? Here's a few ideas!

Try learning how to use my Berkley 35lb culling scale - lost the direction pamphlet and cant figure the friggin thing out--
by callwakeup
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Casitas is Open
Replies: 9
Views: 1520

Re: Lake Casitas is Open

a full month or so with light fishing pressure all-around-- these lakes will be on fire post Apocalypse!!
by callwakeup
Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The BIGGEST DECISION of my CAREER! VIDEO
Replies: 1
Views: 1331

Re: The BIGGEST DECISION of my CAREER! VIDEO

Letsgitit!!
by callwakeup
Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: After 3 Years, Irvine Lake Repopens for Fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 829

Re: After 3 Years, Irvine Lake Repopens for Fishing

how was it? off the hook-- so to speak?
by callwakeup
Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Will Major League Fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 2400

Re: Will Major League Fishing

anyone notice that MLF is now using the larger z19 class boats with 200hp engines?
bigger boats for bigger bodies of water? or just more room for angler, official and cameran man?
by callwakeup
Sun May 05, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sport Fishing - Playa Conchal; Costa Rica
Replies: 0
Views: 394

Sport Fishing - Playa Conchal; Costa Rica

Heading to Play Conchal, Costa Rica this Summer and looking to book a trip for a day of fishing - not sure yet if we are going to do big game and troll all day or stay inshore and go from some dorado, tuna and such.
looking for any recommendations on charter companies and styles-
thanks all.
by callwakeup
Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro
Replies: 10
Views: 4134

Re: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro

P-Line Flouro-Clear.
Strong / supple / knot integrity / works well spinning for casting applications. low visibility in water.
by callwakeup
Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So Cal Lake Perris Conditions?
Replies: 0
Views: 367

So Cal Lake Perris Conditions?

i see the water level at good ole lake perris is up and stabilized - putting all the new shoreline vegetation growth, east end flats and the rock quarry well underwater and in play for fishing areas - how the bite been over there and how healthy is the fish population? i used to love that lake.
by callwakeup
Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Re-upholstering Ranger Boat Seats?
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: Re-upholstering Ranger Boat Seats?

thank you for the insight.
by callwakeup
Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Re-upholstering Ranger Boat Seats?
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re-upholstering Ranger Boat Seats?

I want to redo my bench seating on my 185vs.
Any guidance on a good place to go and general costs?
I’m in so. Cal.

Thanks in advance.
by callwakeup
Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

..."Visiting my local doctor last Friday he told me he can't get a building permit to add onto his home do to the low water level at lake Casitas, no new construction until the lake is at 50% capacity..."

what the heck-- what does one have to do with another?
by callwakeup
Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

Lets hope the local lakes are capturing water during this storm.