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by acm95301
Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NorCal Bass McClure
Replies: 4
Views: 1302

Re: NorCal Bass McClure

I was up there from 10-3pm at Lake Mcclure fun fishing. Lake was at bit over 800ft and 55 degrees with 13ft water clarit. I only caught 3 dropshot fish, all spots each about 1 3/4lb. So I think 13lbs is awesome.
by acm95301
Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another New Lure Innovation!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4193

Re: Another New Lure Innovation!!

Also the boob rig looks like a carolina rig with a floating bait. In fishermen magazine published a small book of 10 best rigs and the C-rig was it, and one of the variations was a floating tube bait. I have not used the bell sinker part, I wonder if the small eyelet is for easier line passage? Othe...
by acm95301
Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another New Lure Innovation!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4193

Re: Another New Lure Innovation!!

This looks like a neat way to do the double drop rig. The double drop rig has been around for a while but the head down orientation of the tube is cool. There are a million different tube presentations and the worm plug or rearward hooking isnt new either, but cool adding them together. I don't gene...
by acm95301
Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Basic go to setups???
Replies: 24
Views: 4615

Re: Basic go to setups???

1.Dropshot
2. Tube
3. Senko
4. wakebait
5. fluke

and if it sis really crazy windy... a spinnerbait.
by acm95301
Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Line recommendation
Replies: 18
Views: 3499

Re: Line recommendation

You will get as many opinion as there are fishermen, and they will all have their points to make, but here is my experience: I use a braid mainline(10lb power pro or diawa Samurai) 1. no line memory: my mainline will last at least a year. a. the cost of multiple respools of flurocarbon covers any ex...
by acm95301
Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners
Replies: 32
Views: 6175

Re: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners

Thanks for the heads up.
by acm95301
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep Hooked bass- new info/video
Replies: 4
Views: 1132

Deep Hooked bass- new info/video

Please watch this Texas Parks and Rec video on Deep hooked Bass. If your still interested there is an Infisherman article on the subject online too.

http://youtu.be/3RGTL9RBG2s
by acm95301
Sun Sep 04, 2011 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new info/video on fizzing bass
Replies: 6
Views: 1039

Re: new info/video on fizzing bass

bump.


Great video.
by acm95301
Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: McClure
Replies: 7
Views: 1472

Re: McClure

The football head jigs and trailers on points 25-35ft, try ones without weedguards. I like purple hornet, a brown purple combination.

The darterhead suggestion is also good, with a zoom trick worm.
by acm95301
Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Should I or shouldn’t I (go fishing this weekend)
Replies: 7
Views: 1255

Re: Should I or shouldn’t I (go fishing this weekend)

You can't be serious. As long as the plastic still works at the gas pump, go fishing!
by acm95301
Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: McClure
Replies: 7
Views: 1472

Re: McClure

topwater in the early early morning, football jigs before noon and drop shot/ split shot til evening and topwater again in the evening.

river2sea rover in white, green pumpkin or 301 plastics, brown and black or brown and purple jigs and trailers should cover it.
by acm95301
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultimate Bass DFG interview about handeling fish
Replies: 1
Views: 668

Re: Ultimate Bass DFG interview about handeling fish

bump

aug 20, and more like 20min in
by acm95301
Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Colors - Dark or Light
Replies: 11
Views: 2323

Re: Delta Colors - Dark or Light

red and black cranks and spinnerbaits
black and gold spinnerbaits
watermelon red senko
plum emerald flake senko

... all work.

Are they bluegill colors..or crawdad colors...or both I don't know.
by acm95301
Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Question???...
Replies: 9
Views: 1767

Re: Delta Question???...

CO2, H2O, NO3, SO4,CH4, NH4 and H2S are the end products of plant decomposition. CH4 is methane, and is odorless. most of it is probably CO2 ..carbon dioxide.
by acm95301
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keep Those Bass Alive!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1683

Re: Keep Those Bass Alive!!!!!

Just to clarify several posts on fish management. There is a portion of the respondents that worry that ice in a livewell will temp shock the fish. First the recomendation is for a 10 degree drop from surface temp. To alleve this concern please note that once you get 20-30ft down your already 10-15d...
by acm95301
Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Taking Care of The Fish
Replies: 4
Views: 738

Re: Taking Care of The Fish

Confusion # 1: To put ice in the live well or not on a hot day at Clearlake? The current best information is that you should attempt to lower water temprature 10 degrees. The reason to do this is to increase dissolved oxygen in the water and decrease fish metabolism. a small amount of ice or a froze...
by acm95301
Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning rod Superline
Replies: 8
Views: 1343

Re: Spinning rod Superline

Braid is awesome for spinning reels: Casting distance improved sensitivity improved no line twist = 1 year lifespan. prolonged life means you dont have to change line all the time= saved money fewer backlashes Negatives: the line is so limp it can hang up on guides or loop on guides. severe backlash...
by acm95301
Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hi vis fluoro
Replies: 1
Views: 623

Re: hi vis fluoro

I have not tried the lines you mention. I do use a double uni knot with hi-vis yellow braid with a fluro leader, and it does well. no need to fear the knot, and I suppose some even use a swivel as a connector.
by acm95301
Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can a person push pole a bass boat?
Replies: 10
Views: 5193

Re: Can a person push pole a bass boat?

I'll second the vote on push poles. Last year was some of my first experiments with it. I've heard the skiffy brand recommended several times. If you search recent posts about power poles, you'll see a post about a company that sells a manual "power pole" that consists of a bracket that th...
by acm95301
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best nite fishing: Pedro, McClure or Melones
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Re: best nite fishing: Pedro, McClure or Melones

In my opinion: 1. Lake Mcclure is a nice option, in the evening there has been a decent topwater bite and good jig bite. Its also very easy to navigate, even despite the high water creating some areas I've never seen flooded. a common fish is probably 2lbs. 2. Don Pedro is better for size of fish, b...
by acm95301
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BassFan drops the ball
Replies: 10
Views: 2661

Re: BassFan drops the ball

This morning bassfan published the US open results.
by acm95301
Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More B.S. WRL rumors
Replies: 7
Views: 1785

Re: More B.S. WRL rumors

I don't think its a stretch to say that Randy Pringle has "quit" AC/WRL. He will be finishing this year out and may be on good terms with everybody, but is he not starting his own tournament circuit and will he not discontinue his function at AC/WRL? You may be objecting to the tone or del...
by acm95301
Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best bass fishing books and DVDs?
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: Best bass fishing books and DVDs?

#1 ....In pursuit of giant bass, by Murphy
by acm95301
Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HELP ON TYING TREBLE HOOKS with feathers
Replies: 6
Views: 3007

Re: HELP ON TYING TREBLE HOOKS with feathers

I have some personal experience to share, but also a decent video on the topic. Matt Allen has a video on Tacticalbassin.com that goes over the topic and it will let you see whats going on. My personal experience doing it amounts to two tips. WHen you tie the feathers strip a bit of the down off the...
by acm95301
Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: why not to buy progressive insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 2196

Re: why not to buy progressive insurance

Why is this on the bass fishing forum? Seriously..why? I guarantee I don't care about your politics, except with regards to water/fish management in California. I'm personally a conservative guy who has frequently voted republican over the years. All in all, I think they are all full of crap, on bot...
by acm95301
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop Shot rig
Replies: 15
Views: 5559

Re: Drop Shot rig

I variety of hooks can be used to create a drop shot rig to gain certain advantages like a weedless presentation or to match a certain bait. An offset hook or EWG might be used to texas rig a bait, while still being used as a dropshot for heavy cover. a standard drop shot hook like a gamagatsu size ...
by acm95301
Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wacky Vs. Tex Rig Senko ?
Replies: 28
Views: 15537

Re: Wacky Vs. Tex Rig Senko ?

In my opinion, The difference between t-rig and wacky rig isn't the baits action. The difference for me is that an exposed hook has a higher hook up percentage than does a t-rig. In my experience a t-rig you have to set the hook and that with a wacky rig the fish loads up on the hook in more of a sw...
by acm95301
Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tulloch
Replies: 1
Views: 611

Re: Tulloch

Talked to a guy at Baitbarn Yesterday and he said that last week he wacked them on senkos at Tulloch. Mcclure has a topwater bite, so im assuming tulloch does too.
by acm95301
Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake mcclure
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

Re: lake mcclure

btw...lake appears to b post spawn. We did see bluegill spawning, and were shallow in large numbers. saw bait on surface. water was 73-79 depending on area.
by acm95301
Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake mcclure
Replies: 7
Views: 1435

Re: lake mcclure

just got back from Mcclure. We fished from noon-530pm and had some luck on dropshot, wacky senko, and fluke but by the end of the day a river2sea white rover caught most of our fish.
by acm95301
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: JVD versus Denny Brauer
Replies: 19
Views: 4433

Re: JVD versus Denny Brauer

I see two parts to this situation. First JVD has sponsors who likely support him alot, and despite the rare win probably comprise the majority of his stable income. If I were a sponsor, I woulndnt want negative press. Second, there is some "honor among thieves" thing going on where when a ...
by acm95301
Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Input on upgrading boats
Replies: 10
Views: 1873

Re: Input on upgrading boats

i currently own a 60hp basstracker 09. If your price range is 3500 you can probably do better than a 98. I'd say an 02-04 are more like it. a 25hp motor will go probably 31mph less if overloaded, the 02 came with a 46lb trolling motor, and it worked fine except on the windy delta days. getting an an...
by acm95301
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: EZ5 California Delta
Replies: 10
Views: 2110

Re: EZ5 California Delta

thanks for the video. good series.
by acm95301
Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: pick 2 of these dobyns rods
Replies: 16
Views: 2837

Re: pick 2 of these dobyns rods

I own the Dobyn's 744c and 784c. I bought them for primarily fishing football head jigs in clear deep resevoirs. I deliberated these purchases prior to buying. The consensus was that the 744 was a better overall rod, but that the 784 was maybe a better dragging rod. I'm happy with both. The 5 power ...
by acm95301
Tue May 31, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I was asked to leave vs Public Trust Doctrine
Replies: 54
Views: 11576

Re: I was asked to leave vs Public Trust Doctrine

My experience applies to more traditional river systems, but riparian law basically says if you stay in the water you are ok, if you get out on thier land short of an emergency your tresspassing. Keep it civil....keep fishing, ignore them unless they have a gun.
by acm95301
Mon May 30, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Info on Lake Cammanche Please
Replies: 9
Views: 1532

Re: Need Info on Lake Cammanche Please

Some additional info, They have trout ponds too. I believe the South Shore marina has the pond....you have North and South Marinas. The middle of the lake has a sumberged town and while its largly clear there are areas on the south shore that have significant weed beds. Last year the The FPT TOC day...
by acm95301
Mon May 30, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NanoFil
Replies: 33
Views: 6631

Re: NanoFil

sounds like braid, I wonder how translucent it is.....Oh and a note to thier marketing department , that name bites.
by acm95301
Mon May 30, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First One!
Replies: 3
Views: 1039

Re: First One!

Hey Basswest or BAM....cover picture here!
by acm95301
Mon May 30, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First One!
Replies: 3
Views: 1039

Re: First One!

Awesome story, awsome accomplishment, awesome pic!!!!

How old is he, where was he and how big is that bass?
by acm95301
Fri May 27, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vent YOUR FISH
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Re: Vent YOUR FISH

Bends Mender eflator Needle $4.69 at Bait Barn http://www.baitbarn.net/servlet/StoreFront
by acm95301
Wed May 25, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hook replacement size for Norman Deep littl N
Replies: 5
Views: 1442

Re: Hook replacement size for Norman Deep littl N

size 4 gamagatsu ewg for the deep little N and 2 for the d22.
by acm95301
Wed May 18, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merced Motels
Replies: 6
Views: 942

Re: Merced Motels

DEangelos was closed due to a fire, did it reopen? The Sushi place Kings Cuisine is nice, and Chinese food by the mainplace stadium theature is good. High end food at The bistro and Branding Iron.
by acm95301
Wed May 18, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is it me or is current format lagging?
Replies: 29
Views: 4729

Re: Is it me or is current format lagging?

Westernbass TV and the Libary, radio, the Magazine are all getting better. Its really a good resource. The forum has been suffering and so has the report section. Alot of guys avoid the forum or merely lurk as I did for several months. If we are excited about a product or idea and get slammed for it...
by acm95301
Tue May 17, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Steve @ Berserk Baits
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: Steve @ Berserk Baits

I called Steve to let him know you posted. Steve is a Paramedic Supervisor for Riggs Ambulance. He is also my Tournament partner and former co-worker. I hope your Mom is doing well.
by acm95301
Mon May 16, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta vs Clear Lake??
Replies: 6
Views: 1409

Re: Delta vs Clear Lake??

I'm headed to Clear Lake. Sounds like thats what your planning too based on your preferences.
by acm95301
Sun May 15, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sad Day for California
Replies: 8
Views: 2508

Re: Sad Day for California

I'm a father of a seven year old boy. I do believe that the government needs to live within its means, but I cant help but believe that all the special projects that got these guys elected are still in place. And the government spending to fund projects that have grown out of control just keep getti...
by acm95301
Tue May 10, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Record striper??????
Replies: 10
Views: 2952

Re: Record striper??????

http://www.stripers247.com/seventy-eight-eight.php

an article here claims 78lbs 8oz as the world record....
by acm95301
Tue May 10, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Record striper??????
Replies: 10
Views: 2952

Re: Record striper??????

I have not heard of it yet. That would be a hell of a fish....I thought the record was in the high fifties, and the Delta and San luis resevoir was in the high forties.
by acm95301
Tue May 10, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: 10 seconds per reboot
Replies: 0
Views: 591

10 seconds per reboot

Last night I downloaded new software update and while trying to upload to my HD7 this morning the unit would come on and 10 seconds latter reboot and begin the download and about 10 seconds later reboot and go back and forth. Taking the chip out or putting another chip in didnt seem to fix. I've con...
by acm95301
Sun May 08, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Hotel Info
Replies: 7
Views: 1617

Clear Lake Hotel Info

Looks like Im headed to Clear Lake for the first time. I need to know about a good Hotel that can charge and secure a bass boat for like 3 day stay, and is resonably close to the launch ramp.

I've never been to clear lake, how does it fish in October?