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by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Punching?
Replies: 10
Views: 3348

Re: Delta Punching?

Flipping Black/Red jigs was the ticket for me today. Just had to take the time to find calm areas in today's crazy wind.
by DeltaBassBuster
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Bassmaster Classic Final Results
Replies: 3
Views: 3221

Re: Bassmaster Classic Final Results

So, this is what happens when you go to sleep for work the last 8 hours. All I have to say is nice try Bret. I was hoping California was bringing home the Classic Victory. :-)
by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta help!
Replies: 5
Views: 2199

Re: Delta help!

Back end of 14 Mile Slough behind the Brookside homes is in good shape. Last Friday water temp was 59-61 degrees and had a top water bite using black Spro Popping Frog.
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:18 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT2017 Delta March 11 Postponed
Replies: 4
Views: 2849

Re: BBT2017 Delta March 11 Postponed

Been seeing the delta maps lately. Basically, just don't go south of the main Channel.
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Conditions?
Replies: 5
Views: 1563

Re: Delta Conditions?

Check in advance before you go. I've heard talk of closing the delta, but no facts yet. Has anyone else heard any thing yet?
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta? Anyone Been Out Lately?
Replies: 9
Views: 2946

Re: Delta? Anyone Been Out Lately?

Take your whip crème for the chocolate milk out there and be careful of the widow makers.
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ladd's / Buckley Cove - Annual Pass
Replies: 8
Views: 2436

Re: Ladd's / Buckley Cove - Annual Pass

Crap!! The cost went up again!! Well at least with last years change I do not have to buy mine until March.
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: salmon, stripers, and bass
Replies: 2
Views: 1093

Re: salmon, stripers, and bass

It's Triple-Play time!!! I love the Fall Turn-Over when it finally starts. :wink:
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta spraying
Replies: 11
Views: 3030

Re: Delta spraying

14 Mile Slough towards the back by the I-5 over pass behind the Brookside Homes has been sprayed about 20 times so far this year. In my opinion it has really affected the fishing back here. I've seen at least three different types of spraying and also air blowing pellets to kill every thing on the b...
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Image Printing same or similar as a boat wrapping?
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Image Printing same or similar as a boat wrapping?

In just a few hours I will be picking up my new Tracker Pro 175 TXW. This never would have happened if my little brother had not passed away a couple years ago. This boat is going to be special to me and my family. I'm going to ask my parents to choose what they think is there best fishing picture o...
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Jul 12, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Water Hyacinth control evaluation
Replies: 13
Views: 3416

Re: Delta Water Hyacinth control evaluation

I take my walks almost daily to 14 Mile Slough behind the Brookside homes and witnessed at least 3 different types of spraying and also air blowing pellets back here all the way back to the bridge. In my opinion they are trying to kill every thing floating or submerged. The quality of fishing has no...
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whopper Plopper Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1780

Re: Whopper Plopper Question

I bought the Delta Craw color pattern for my first 130 and loving it!!!
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue May 17, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any guesses on what % of Delta bass are done spawning
Replies: 9
Views: 2691

Re: Any guesses on what % of Delta bass are done spawning

OK, I'll be different, 70%. I fished Atherton Cove today next to Dad's point and was still catching some nice spawners. Water temps were 65-68 degrees.
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey guys!!! I'm happy to be back!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Hey guys!!! I'm happy to be back!!

It's been a long 4 years since I decided to pull BASSBUSTER1 out of the water back in 2012 for repairs and ended up being an entire boat rebuild project. I'd like to share the celebration of BASSBUSTER2's first launch and full load test run. The choke assembly on the outboard had gone bad so I ended...
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Catching not one, but TWO 36 lb limits on game day
Replies: 5
Views: 1995

Re: Catching not one, but TWO 36 lb limits on game day

Not only for the cheaper cost of fishing my home waters, but I'm a Delta Rat for life. Ouch!!! $180 for my annual launch pass this for Buckley Cove, but I do like the changes the city made. Now it is 1 year from time of purchase.
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rebuild Update: BASSBUSTER1
Replies: 0
Views: 536

Rebuild Update: BASSBUSTER1

It feels really good to get my Custom Valco Bass Boat BASSBUSTER1 up right on the trailer today. Just need to paint the gunwale white and then I can put her back together. See you all again out on the water soon. Be safe out there too.


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by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A Senko was the star of this show until...
Replies: 13
Views: 3267

Re: A Senko was the star of this show until...

A very nice way to get interrupted. ;-)
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rat-L-Trap Only Bass Tuornament coming up!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

Rat-L-Trap Only Bass Tuornament coming up!!!

Some thing to thing about before the tourney and history of the rat-L-traps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp0eTsmy2yI
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our New Video
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Re: Our New Video

Nice video and enjoyed the music.
by DeltaBassBuster
Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Celebration of Life for Lil bro Chris Dowling
Replies: 1
Views: 888

Celebration of Life for Lil bro Chris Dowling

For any of you who live in the Stockton area my brother Chris Dowling worked as an automotive mechanic at Bill Park's Auto Repair for many years. Chris loved to go fishing and duck hunting(you may have crossed pathes with him at one point). If you ever had your vehicles serviced here you may have me...
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12' valco on cal delta
Replies: 12
Views: 2716

Re: 12' valco on cal delta

Hmmmm.......I'm curious why I do not see my signature any more on my posts.
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Aug 14, 2014 3:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12' valco on cal delta
Replies: 12
Views: 2716

Re: 12' valco on cal delta

If you are launching at Buckley Cove in Stockton and depending on what size gas tank you have upper 14 Mile Slough and Disappointment Slough would be a good starting area. Good luck, have fun, and be safe out there.
by DeltaBassBuster
Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here birdie.....birdie......chomp!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1860

Here birdie.....birdie......chomp!!!

Here birdie....birdie......chomp!!! I enjoyed a nice walk to my back yard at the back end of 14 Mile Slough before it got to hot. I tried several frogs, but could not get bit. I switched to my red wing black bird knowing these birds live in this area and BANG!! Tip: I do feel after a while bass do g...
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paint Remover Product called "Safe Strip".
Replies: 0
Views: 540

Paint Remover Product called "Safe Strip".

Has any one used this paint remover product for marine anti-fouling paint? How well did it work? Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMMrBIabgcQ Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYX1LTR5J1k Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk_VndXDND4 Thanks for the help, I'm researching my next step ...
by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 7-18-2014: BASSBUSTER1 rebuild project update
Replies: 1
Views: 991

7-18-2014: BASSBUSTER1 rebuild project update

The paint process has finally started with the first of two coats for the inside. The base color I'm using is a high gloss sapphire blue. Some white pen striping inside and outside of the boat will look cool.
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How, when & where from the top-3 & 10lbr in Coors Light Open
Replies: 1
Views: 1207

Re: How, when & where from the top-3 & 10lbr in Coors Light

Congrats Jerred!! What happen to your phone call awhile back? Do you still have that old Bass Tracker?
deltabassbuster10@hotmail.com
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!
Replies: 13
Views: 3146

Re: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!

I miss and loved bass fishing in South Korea.
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed May 21, 2014 3:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fly Fishing for Bass
Replies: 3
Views: 990

Fly Fishing for Bass

Here is a cool popper video for you bass fisherman who love to fly fish and tie flys also. Enjoy, I did. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ4EUx40qGM
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu May 08, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A nice walk to Grupe Park today.......
Replies: 0
Views: 606

A nice walk to Grupe Park today.......

.......with my busy work and school schedules this semester it was nice to take a break to enjoy a nice walk with my wife to Grupe Park and enjoy some fly fishing for bass. P.S. To keep you all posted my boat rebuild project for the Custom Valco "BASSBUSTER1" had been put on hold until my ...
by DeltaBassBuster
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Hudd Fish
Replies: 7
Views: 1898

Re: Big Hudd Fish

Yikes!! Rotate the pic dude! Any ways, bice bass. :-)
by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Scott & Roland Martin show you how to catch GIANT BASS
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: Scott & Roland Martin show you how to catch GIANT BASS

Oh boy.....this was fun to watch!!
by DeltaBassBuster
Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Boat Project 2014, Update: February 21
Replies: 0
Views: 668

My Boat Project 2014, Update: February 21

Almost done with the repair work and soon will start the sealing, primer, and painting the inside.

http://youtu.be/YLmWnJeqJP0
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish takes Ranger's new aluminum fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 3010

Re: Ish takes Ranger's new aluminum fishing

I know the feeling. :-) I find it a little hard to let go (first boat), but also thinking about a future grandson some day to pass it off too.
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish takes Ranger's new aluminum fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 3010

Re: Ish takes Ranger's new aluminum fishing

I'd love to get one of these Ranger aluminums some day, a perfect upgrade for me. :-)
by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass Scoop with Bobby Barrack - January
Replies: 8
Views: 3399

Re: Delta Bass Scoop with Bobby Barrack - January

Awesome!!! This will be a nice addition to Western Bass. Looking forward to watching this series of videos.
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Boat Project 2014 Update: February 4th
Replies: 0
Views: 551

My Boat Project 2014 Update: February 4th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ImiK7wWugI

Once the repair work is completed, give a good sealing job on the inside, and then I can perform a water leak test.
by DeltaBassBuster
Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My 2014 Project, Custum Valco "BASSBUSTER1"
Replies: 1
Views: 1080

Re: My 2014 Project, Custum Valco "BASSBUSTER1"

My boat is now stripped and ready for some hull repair work. Boy........did I find a few rivets that nee to be replaced. :-)
by DeltaBassBuster
Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rivet Repair Kit for Aluminum Boats
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Re: Rivet Repair Kit for Aluminum Boats

My local neighborhood Ace Hardware store had the rivet repair stuff I needed so looks like I'm ready to go with this part of my project.
by DeltaBassBuster
Sat Jan 25, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Home made outboard motor stand.
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Re: Home made outboard motor stand.

Not sure..,but it's pretty sturdy.
by DeltaBassBuster
Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Home made outboard motor stand.
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Re: Home made outboard motor stand.

I had fun building my home made engine stand and added some support modifications.
by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Product Flex-Seal
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

The Product Flex-Seal

Has any one used Flex-Seal before? Were you happy with the result? Did you use Flex-Seal on a aluminum boat? Were you happy with the result? I've been watching several Youtube videos and wondering if it's worth the try. If used as a sealer can Flex-Seal be painted over (a latex based paint possibly)?
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rivet Repair Kit for Aluminum Boats
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Rivet Repair Kit for Aluminum Boats

I think I found the rivet repair kit I need to get the job done on my Custom Valco "BASSBUSTER1".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPfPryTRcY4
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Home made outboard motor stand.
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Home made outboard motor stand.

Here is a good video to make your own home made outboard motor stand. Now it will be easier to work on my custom Valco "BASSBUSTER1". Enjoy. :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ro1nRa5U1o
by DeltaBassBuster
Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My 2014 Project, Custum Valco "BASSBUSTER1"
Replies: 1
Views: 1080

My 2014 Project, Custum Valco "BASSBUSTER1"

I decided to go ahead and give my boat another complete overhaul. A good cleaning, resealing, and painting. I'll keep you guys posted and for the new bass anglers out there looking for ideas on a starter boat I'm thinking about making videoes of the progress and give a walk through on how I built th...
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Replies: 0
Views: 471

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas from DeltaBassBuster. I enjoyed a nice walk today in the early winter sunshine. I was using a Smithwick Rattlin Rogue, modified-floater/diver, & in the color of chrome/blue. Here is the video link for the modifying idea.

by DeltaBassBuster
Fri Dec 13, 2013 2:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If You Enjoy Fishing the Delta...Act NOW!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2465

Re: If You Enjoy Fishing the Delta...Act NOW!!

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by DeltaBassBuster
Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A-rig / swimbait rod suggestions
Replies: 19
Views: 5816

Re: A-rig / swimbait rod suggestions

Depends on how much you want to spend? The Okuma 7'11" Heavy guide select will do a darn good job. Dobyns 764 as mentioned is a great rod. I also like the 795MLSB. I 2nd the Okuma 7'11" Heavy, I've been happy with it in both situations. I've also used it as my punching rod. http://youtu.b...
by DeltaBassBuster
Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Do your jig skirts break on you?
Replies: 0
Views: 541

Do your jig skirts break on you?

Here is a neat idea I figured out to put alot of my jigs back into service. Buy some small red, white, or black nylon strap ties. Place a couple drops of super glue at the connection point to lock into place.