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by swordfish
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones tips?
Replies: 21
Views: 488

Re: New Melones tips?

Best of luck to you, keeping it simple is good advice. For example you dont need 4 sizes of neko weights 3/32 and 1/8 wiill do mybest senko color is 301 yum dingers are very good too and less pricy, Zoom 6" trick worms are very affordable and versitile neko, wacky rigged shakey heads texas and ...
by swordfish
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vintage fish measuring board
Replies: 15
Views: 1200

Re: Vintage fish measuring board

I remember those I used them for tourneys in the 80s alot of them prob blew out of boats while running redman tournaments went to a flat board and the metal one wouldnt sorry cant help you with that but this is a great place to start good luck
by swordfish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake question
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: Clear lake question

I just spoke on the phone from a friend in Kelseyville its pouring there now and Cache creek has been flowing fast still it can only keep up with so much time wise release its a small dam. I get it the pre spawn bite on that lake it can be some of the best in the nation keep your eye on the weather ...
by swordfish
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake question
Replies: 9
Views: 1242

Re: Clear lake question

First as said by Dan. the no wake rule is applied and a lake closure because of flood concerns . I have seen too many times flooding occuring to homes in Corinthian Bay, Lands End, Holiday thru Lakeport lakeside homes and most all ramps. Just as an example, so many homes and near lake businesses are...
by swordfish
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Christian Ostrander
Replies: 5
Views: 1652

Re: Christian Ostrander

I'm now a true fan of Christian fairly recently read about him, I was really happy to see he made the top 10 today, especialy after his strong start at Okeechobee . I watched it all go down today on BASS live today was tough fishing as last night had a low of 25 degrees and high in the forties today...
by swordfish
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Christian Ostrander
Replies: 5
Views: 1652

Re: Christian Ostrander

I have seen some fishing reports by him. I reconised his talent thanks for the heads up I forgot he was fishing the opens that tournament is live now on FS1 there should be a camera man with him. Also his season started out strong at the big o I will follow him all year this tourney can also we watc...
by swordfish
Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Harvey Naslund Silver Magazine and Dennis Lee
Replies: 10
Views: 1066

Re: Looking for Harvey Naslund Silver Magazine and Dennis Lee

Im doing good Robert, back living in SW Florida on the coast chasing salt water fish and keep up on bass fishing coast to coast
by swordfish
Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Harvey Naslund Silver Magazine and Dennis Lee
Replies: 10
Views: 1066

Re: Looking for Harvey Naslund Silver Magazine and Dennis Lee

Try looking at Bass Fishing Archives, Lots of great info and resources from the past both national and west coast . I fished most all tourneys in the 80s in california I really enjoy the Archives site . Good Luck, Tony Smith, Fort Meyers Florida
by swordfish
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Companies Leaving California
Replies: 21
Views: 6092

Re: Rod Companies Leaving California

really did I just get nuked erased thought I had something to say ask caufield im legit took a lot of time to type I know but if that was unfair tony smith im pissed
by swordfish
Sat May 21, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Texas Bass Classic Day 1 Results - Zaldain leads
Replies: 1
Views: 760

Re: Texas Bass Classic Day 1 Results - Zaldain leads

great showing from the western guys 8 in the top 25...
by swordfish
Fri May 20, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW weigh in
Replies: 3
Views: 912

Re: FLW weigh in

use adobie flash player to view
by swordfish
Fri May 20, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW weigh in
Replies: 3
Views: 912

Re: FLW weigh in

back live now
by swordfish
Fri May 20, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW weigh in
Replies: 3
Views: 912

Re: FLW weigh in

the live feed was working now its froze up keep refreshing the link the leaderboard is showing some results
by swordfish
Fri May 13, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger Boat ToolKit?
Replies: 2
Views: 1199

Re: Ranger Boat ToolKit?

first thing I would consider is a trolling motor fix with a spare prop and nuts maybe a switch when the troll motor goes down no good, otherwise tools are not ranger specific basic stuff like wire connectors elect tape jumper cables too and basic other tools maybe a spare cord to launch and pull up ...
by swordfish
Mon May 02, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems
Replies: 12
Views: 7374

Re: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems

Z26 did you change the spark plugs, do you have efi or carbs? your mecanic may be fine yoy may need a merc ace like Calvin Burns in redding at the ranger dealer there or Lyle Gossit at clear lake by clearlake outdoors
by swordfish
Sun May 01, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rebuilt Evinrude225 fict issues, need someone who can work on it
Replies: 7
Views: 1611

Re: rebuilt Evinrude225 fict issues, need someone who can work on it

lyle is an ace mecanic used to be down around Galt I think, now has a shop in Lakeport Clear Lake, dont know if he works further south these days, he will do you right and not just evinrudes either great Merc man as well.
by swordfish
Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Possible tornado on Lake berryessa
Replies: 3
Views: 2614

Re: Possible tornado on Lake berryessa

Cool picture thats a water spout ..
by swordfish
Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury Engine Life
Replies: 8
Views: 2341

Re: Mercury Engine Life

why would you mix your gas in the tank running 50 to 1 all the time when oil injection would meter it down to less oil when not needed and not fouling your plugs thus burning less oil? why aviod oil injection?
by swordfish
Mon Apr 11, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The red one vs g force trolling motor cables
Replies: 47
Views: 19172

Re: The red one vs g force trolling motor cables

T-H Marine is a strong and long standing company with lots of great products google them they are the real thing much more than pull cords- cables
by swordfish
Mon Apr 11, 2016 2:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Long run for the elites
Replies: 7
Views: 2180

Re: Long run for the elites

Yea the guys that ran to the cooper river averaged 75 gallons a day that was a hefty fuel bill, I don't know about whining but the boys were happy to get a shot at the quality of the delta fish but the drive was super long even the cali boys leave their boats back east and fly home some guys have dr...
by swordfish
Sun Mar 20, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: live weigh in from wwt roosevelt ?
Replies: 2
Views: 737

Re: live weigh in from wwt roosevelt ?

thank you will watch for sure, best wishes and thanks for a great job and circuit, much needed in the west, the future looks bright, you guys rock!
by swordfish
Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: live weigh in from wwt roosevelt ?
Replies: 2
Views: 737

live weigh in from wwt roosevelt ?

Couldn't find a link on their web site anyone know what time or if their site will link? Mean while watchin bass elite from fla...
by swordfish
Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Simplifying
Replies: 4
Views: 1614

Re: Simplifying

While I don't carry alot of soft plastics but use them pretty much every time out, 3 more essential baits I always have are Zoom 6" trick worms senkos or yum dingers brush hogs baby and full size. My #1 trick worm is watermelon candy fished mostly neko or izzy rigged as I call it, also good for...
by swordfish
Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Simplifying
Replies: 4
Views: 1614

Re: Simplifying

You are on the right track, so many of us have the boat overloaded with tackle to the point where much is buried hard to find and actually adds alot of weight to the boat. Plus when buried and unorganised folks buy stuff they already have weather in the boat or at home. For starters the staple diet ...
by swordfish
Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where to stay while fishing Oroville
Replies: 6
Views: 1451

Re: Where to stay while fishing Oroville

I think that place is Americas best value inn on oro dam blvd I have stayed there and so did most of the pro am guys a few years back, stay away fromall the places that parrellel hwy 99 lots of shady customers there. Get some launch info I think launching by the spillway is dirt, get you some killer...
by swordfish
Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's the name of the floating plants at Clear Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 1355

Re: What's the name of the floating plants at Clear Lake

I call it Primrose, it starts growing early in the year even in cold water
by swordfish
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Clear Lake Open
Replies: 12
Views: 3472

Re: WON Clear Lake Open

I haven't found any info on wons website about following the event for results photos ect seems to me facebook is where they usually post I don't do facebook but last year using a link was able to get info. Any live weigh in coverage available ? thanks...
by swordfish
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Learning the ropes - bass boat ownership.
Replies: 20
Views: 3940

Re: Learning the ropes - bass boat ownership.

I might be able to help with some advise, PM sent
by swordfish
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop Shot with Baitcaster
Replies: 12
Views: 4862

Re: Drop Shot with Baitcaster

When I drop shot with a baitcast I use a Powell 733, 12 # mono to a black small swivel to 30" or less 8 or 10# floro leader a great hook for a 6'' worm is a 1/0 or 2/0 rebarb hook, G Lock Gamas are good too for me its my finnesse bubba shot. Powell has a Inferno Series of rods that retail at $1...
by swordfish
Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop question
Replies: 5
Views: 1370

Re: Prop question

Phils props and tackle in redding will be your best call all the guys there will do you right, the prop guys are george and chris, the best.. those guys have extensive knowledge for performance and basic prop apps. as well
by swordfish
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elites out of Discovery Park
Replies: 8
Views: 1957

Re: Elites out of Discovery Park

Could be some hairy boat rides for the Marshals in that tourney, the speed /wake zones will be a player too, as well as navigation , bet some nice smallies and meanmouth river fish will be weighed in. Those elite anglers can and will catch em good. Despite the launch area being so far from the Delta...
by swordfish
Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pro Leaders at California Open
Replies: 4
Views: 1962

Re: Pro Leaders at California Open

Such a great tourney and so much industry support, and big weights 20lbs plus to 41st place wow!This event should be a 100+ boat field . To me its the best tourney on the west coast besides the CTT, anglers step up and support these venues. Good luck and safe travels to all anglers involved. Tony Sm...
by swordfish
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA Clear lake
Replies: 5
Views: 1946

Re: ABA Clear lake

I am intersted in the results as well the aba website as it is now dosen't work for me, heard Wayne Breasille and partner, sorry wayne for bad spelling, won with some toads, after winning the ac derby the prior day with a 35 lb. sack WOW! Nice job guys way to get it done!.
by swordfish
Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Using a winch to part your rig.
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Re: Using a winch to part your rig.

The safest way in my view would be to put a hitch and ball set up on the front of the tow rig. I've launched hundreds of rental boats that way and its super easy.
by swordfish
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerk Bait Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Re: Jerk Bait Question

Thanks, good info..
by swordfish
Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerk Bait Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Jerk Bait Question

My fishing partner gave me a Mega Bass Vision 110 magnum, yay! The bait did not have a split ring on the line tie, he said it came that way and the standard Vision one tens came with split rings on the line tie, should the mag be fished with a split ring I would think yes ,it did perform without s r...
by swordfish
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: prop pitch for colorado
Replies: 5
Views: 1332

Re: prop pitch for colorado

Call the guys at Phils the number is at the top of the page, great folks there been in business for many years, and they are always glad to help. They sell used props in excellent condition as well, safe boating and good fisin' to ya!
by swordfish
Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AMAZING WEATHER & HOOKIN LIPS!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1225

Re: AMAZING WEATHER & HOOKIN LIPS!!!!

I live in Kelseyville,Clearlake is a fine fishery, Shasta is as well I fish Shasta 50 to 80 days every winter fun fishin. Lots of action and catch and fillet, Shasta spots are fine table fare, spots over 3 lbs and smallmouth always released. Shasta has always been one of my favorite lakes but 12 to ...
by swordfish
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Elite St. Johns River Day 1- Top 20
Replies: 1
Views: 564

Re: Elite St. Johns River Day 1- Top 20

Happy for Randy Howell, great guy big weight, Davy Hite too, Hite stuck a 10.2 gorilla . Props to John Murray and Justin Lucas from FLW to BASS, big move and has proved his skills so far done good at Seminole and off to a good start at the St. Johns River many like Randall Tharp moving to BASS and s...
by swordfish
Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2014 Future Pro Tour Classic Top 15 Intros
Replies: 2
Views: 1081

Re: 2014 Future Pro Tour Classic Top 15 Intros

I like my cold beers, but that coors light, staged walk thru was cheesey, and not a good promotion in my view.
by swordfish
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Straight Up Basic Question
Replies: 16
Views: 4086

Re: Straight Up Basic Question

Diet can be everything nite before and the morning of a fishing trip like microwave burritos on the way to the lake, if nature calls so what, think of the BASS Elite guys with spectator boats and marshalls watch some Gerald Swindle u tube vids and laugh he has a up front view on dumps and maintance ...
by swordfish
Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stratos-Champion?
Replies: 15
Views: 6330

Re: Stratos-Champion?

Thanks for the info Rick G. I am curious now as to when the last Champions were made in Ark. before the move to Tennessee, those Arkansas folks have a long history in quality boat building. I visited the factories in Flippin and Mountain Home in 1991 , and know some about of the history of wooden dr...
by swordfish
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning rod/reel Setup
Replies: 8
Views: 1839

Re: Spinning rod/reel Setup

I have two Powell 702s exellent rods and versitile as well, paired mine with Shimano Symetre 2500 fl reels. Either way go with the 7' 2 power rods.
by swordfish
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Stockton Bass Delta Champ
Replies: 1
Views: 1356

Re: Stockton Bass Delta Champ

Wow! Great catch those boys are consistantly tough Delta anglers Congrats.
by swordfish
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stratos-Champion?
Replies: 15
Views: 6330

Re: Stratos-Champion?

Just checked Skeets web site he is now with Ranger.
by swordfish
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stratos-Champion?
Replies: 15
Views: 6330

Re: Stratos-Champion?

They are gone, Larry Nixon who ran Stratos for so many years will now be back in a Ranger, curious to see what Skeet and Mike McCllellen will be running.Wonder if Gary Klouse formerly with Champion now Phoenix , will consider buying the original Champion molds from Platinum Equeties Group or if they...
by swordfish
Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Tour - Okeechobee Blog 5
Replies: 4
Views: 1103

Re: FLW Tour - Okeechobee Blog 5

Great posts and really well done, Good luck at Hartwell and safe travels , thanks and looking forward to future posts.
by swordfish
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LUCAS OIL FINAL RESULTS?????
Replies: 5
Views: 1896

Re: LUCAS OIL FINAL RESULTS?????

Thanks, CBS for the info. and best of luck and fishin' to ya..
by swordfish
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LUCAS OIL FINAL RESULTS?????
Replies: 5
Views: 1896

Re: LUCAS OIL FINAL RESULTS?????

I have been truly interested in seeing the final results for the ABA LUCAS OIL tourney at Lake Oroville but find the new web site hard to follow I don't do facebook , maybe never will , perhaps a post on your main site would be worth the effort for those who care. Old school folks like me who can't ...
by swordfish
Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ike live on line
Replies: 0
Views: 476

Ike live on line

Ike live, new on line show now on, via bass zone.com good stuff live..now . 1st show more to come I know he can be a kook tho a talented angler for sure , lots of good info and fun yet twisted as well.