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by ILW
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MLF Clear Lake Thoughts?
Replies: 38
Views: 3225

Re: MLF Clear Lake Thoughts?

I agree 27 a day sounds about right.
I do think there will be a 10 pounder.
by ILW
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 40.97 to Win Shasta | BAM Pro/Am Final Results and Payout
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Re: 40.97 to Win Shasta | BAM Pro/Am Final Results and Payout

And nice job on Mark getting the full payouts out with results with breakdowns.
by ILW
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Teener Alert 13.20 DQ'd
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

Re: Teener Alert 13.20 DQ'd

Why would a license change the need for the gene collection?
by ILW
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another tackle shop gone
Replies: 17
Views: 2027

Re: Another tackle shop gone

I havent seen it myself but I heard there is or will be an Ace Hardware taking over that spot with a fishing tackle area where Hook was.
by ILW
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 23.16 to Win the Delta 8.79 Big Bass | ABA Results Nov 19
Replies: 1
Views: 1979

Re: 23.16 to Win the Delta 8.79 Big Bass | ABA Results Nov 19

Over $2,000 for first and $1,000 for 2nd on a 16 boat field. Wow! Nice! How is this not drawing more boats?
by ILW
Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Special American-Made Rods to Support Real American Heroes
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Re: Special American-Made Rods to Support Real American Heroes

So True. For myself, cant give enough thanks! and thanks to companies like this on St. Croix, that recognize that too.
by ILW
Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kramers Top 40 over the last 30 years
Replies: 20
Views: 6092

Re: Kramers Top 40 over the last 30 years

LOL this link was brought up in a post remebering Kramers top 40. Is it okay if someone talks about it or recalls some of the good old days or great anglers or is there a statue of limitations on posts or opinions here?
by ILW
Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Current situation out on the West Coast
Replies: 22
Views: 4182

Re: Current situation out on the West Coast

Well there goes that theory...
and thank you for all the videos Caleb. Really enjoy them.
by ILW
Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spent 2 days on the East Delta fished it all
Replies: 0
Views: 767

Spent 2 days on the East Delta fished it all

Was on the river couple days this week. Spent 2 days on the East Delta fished it all, :shock: :shock: White's and Disappointment and 14 mile and everything connected. Disappointment has been heavily sprayed but stil caught a few small fish on worms on the breaks with current pushing on them. Got int...
by ILW
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: Cooch

Him and Thomas musta both took the biggun's. Haven't seen any around in a good while.
by ILW
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: American Bass /New Jen TOC
Replies: 21
Views: 2535

Re: American Bass /New Jen TOC

Deflection
by ILW
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reputable Clear Lake guide
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Re: Reputable Clear Lake guide

Bailey didn't go to Texas and hes still there guiding.
by ILW
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: Cooch

Is the Delta even the same without Cooch? Good to read this again.
by ILW
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: American Bass /New Jen TOC
Replies: 21
Views: 2535

Re: American Bass /New Jen TOC

AVG.JOE You fish 5 or 6 team tournaments a year to make it to the TOC for one boat. Why not two boats and pony $20,000.00 cash for first place. Each angler wins a boat fully rigged and $10,000.00 each. I'm sure The ABA could do something like that with no problem. I'm sure there sponsors are genero...
by ILW
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thermalito Afterbay Fishing Tips
Replies: 2
Views: 598

Re: Thermalito Afterbay Fishing Tips

Thermalito Afterbay tournament that Ken Mah won https://www.westernbass.com/article/ken ... o-afterbay
by ILW
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thermalito Afterbay Fishing Tips
Replies: 2
Views: 598

Re: Thermalito Afterbay Fishing Tips

It can fish like the Delta. Similar cover, lots of cover, big fish, shallow water fishery and there is current from the pumping and wind or whatever but yes no tide changes. Yes, same baits and techniques.I think Ken Mah won there punching. Don't know about the water pumping effects.
by ILW
Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 22-11 to Lead the Delta | Toyota Series Pro Day 1 Results
Replies: 18
Views: 2709

Re: 22-11 to Lead the Delta | Toyota Series Pro Day 1 Results

Woooow! I would have to wonder if you have ever fished from a boat and have experienced the uncontrollable variables that can occur on the water like hitting lower unit on something on the main channel, or sucking something up in the water pump and overheating it. I would also wonder if you know Ken...
by ILW
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fished the Delta and here's what happened ???
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

Fished the Delta and here's what happened ???

Spent two days on the Dirty D. Launched out of Ladds. Got on the water about 8 am both mornings. The water temp started off at 49 degrees the first day. Started in Frank's Tract flipping jigs, dropshotting, and a ripbait. Caught 2 strippers on a ripbait. After bout 4 hours, I decided to make a move ...
by ILW
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?
Replies: 12
Views: 5292

Re: Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?

This kinda looks legit. TOM HARGROVE, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, Plaintiff, v. WILDERNESS SPORTS WAREHOUSE, LLC, d/b/a TACKLE WAREHOUSE; RUNNING WAREHOUSE, LLC; SPORTS WAREHOUSE, INC., d/b/a TENNIS WAREHOUSE; AND SKATE WAREHOUSE, LLC. https://www.classaction.org/media/ha...
by ILW
Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?
Replies: 12
Views: 5292

Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?

Anyone else getting this crazy info about Tackle Warehouse with a request to sign up for the claim? Sorry I dont know how to show it all here but this is a copy and paste of part of what I keep getting but I haven't gotten any notification of a breach from TW??? Sports Warehouse, through the website...
by ILW
Thu Oct 20, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TD Post
Replies: 9
Views: 1439

Re: TD Post

I have fished tournaments for 15 years and several organizations are sending payment out now not writing checks at the events. I know I've been paid electronically by two different organizations. Gigwage and Paypal I think were the ones used. And it takes a bit of time to receive it.
by ILW
Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:32 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2022 Sabre FTD Ghost, Lowrance Live, 3:1 Trans, 2 Poles,Lithium
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

2022 Sabre FTD Ghost, Lowrance Live, 3:1 Trans, 2 Poles,Lithium

SOLD 2022 Sabre FTD Merc 150 ProXS 42 hours 2 Power-Poles Blades 8-ft Lowrance HDS 12 Live with 3-1 transducer Lowrance Ghost Trolling Motor Lithium batteries with Stealth Charger AGM Cranking Battery 1-butt seat 1-sit down seat Single axle trailer spare tire swing tongue Garage stored Boat and Trai...
by ILW
Sat May 14, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Apex pro tour payout ?……
Replies: 8
Views: 1843

Re: Apex pro tour payout ?……

I guess I see it as... if the payout weren't good enough the guys that are fishing it, wouldn't be. There are some big names of the west fishing it and they seem satisfied or they wouldn't be wasting time or energy or money. And if someone gets invited then its their buziness but if their not then d...
by ILW
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance
Replies: 21
Views: 2372

Re: Boat Insurance

I am a customer of Ben Green and can say he has always returned calls or emails even on questions that had nothing to do with selling me a policy and this has been the case during covid times which seems like customer service most places has taken a dive. I appreciate that Ben Green will tell me &qu...
by ILW
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2022 Tournament Schedule | NorCal Bass Delta Series
Replies: 3
Views: 1899

Re: 2022 Tournament Schedule | NorCal Bass Delta Series

Probably the same thing guys think that dont live by Russos or Big Break for the circuits that only go out of the West Delta. Who knows maybe a good choice to offer at least one circuit on the other side in a whole different county.
by ILW
Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pontoon boat in the Delta?
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Pontoon boat in the Delta?

Have you thought about doing a pontoon rental and giving it a try for a day? Maybe it would be a good experiment. I m sure Ive seen pontoon rentals on the Delta. Tower Park comes to mind but it could have somewhere else.
by ILW
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12.47 to Win the Delta
Replies: 5
Views: 2484

Re: 12.47 to Win the Delta

Why not! Not everyone fishes for 100s of 1000s of dollars, like maybe you do. Lots of guys fish for no money, just for fun or for bragging rights or club levels or $20 derbies. Why be a hater on someone elses fun. Dan runs a good tournment. Paybacks are fair. Guys enjoy it. So again why not! Or I gu...
by ILW
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Install
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: Install

Checkout C&C Marine they handle a lot of that. Worth the drive to Modesto from Stockton.
by ILW
Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Unsecured Property Tax - State Double Dipping
Replies: 14
Views: 1969

Re: Unsecured Property Tax - State Double Dipping

In my county, it has always been only what you owned on January 1 and had nothing to do with paying taxes for a specific year or timeframe. If you bought boat feb and sold in Dec, you avoided the unsecured property tax altogether. BUT if you bought new one Dec 31 then sold old one on Jan 3, then you...
by ILW
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 4 limits break 30 POUNDS 33.79 to Win Clear Lake | BBT Results March 6
Replies: 4
Views: 3328

Re: 4 limits break 30 POUNDS 33.79 to Win Clear Lake | BBT Results March 6

What an awesome day at Clear Lake! Glad to hear the fishing is well even with the low water.
by ILW
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Lake and State Record from Clear Lake UPDATE!
Replies: 8
Views: 4751

Re: New Lake and State Record from Clear Lake UPDATE!

Congratulations!
by ILW
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 79.33 to Win the Delta | FPT Classic Results WOW!
Replies: 6
Views: 1804

Re: 79.33 to Win the Delta | FPT Classic Results WOW!

Even if all teams paid for all options thats 160 a boat so a total of $8640 to pay out. More than that was paid. Am I missing something?
by ILW
Fri Dec 18, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta in Collapse
Replies: 32
Views: 4181

Re: Delta in Collapse

The long ad hoizontal on the top and the big one on the side are Google ads and when it is a Google ad it means every person sees a different ad that Google chooses dependent on the information that they have on that persons views.
by ILW
Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BassPro/ Tracker review
Replies: 13
Views: 6589

Re: BassPro/ Tracker review

Wow. I've had some customer service issues with the Manteca BPS but never involving this much money. Sorry to hear your new boat buy was tainted. It is sad to say that a businesses service and reputation are all up to the employees and it is pretty rare that I see employees (esepcially in retail or ...
by ILW
Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Fishing, Fall Report (video)
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Delta Fishing, Fall Report (video)

Love to see the pup out there with you. :D
by ILW
Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass in the tahoe keys!
Replies: 17
Views: 3585

Re: Bass in the tahoe keys!

Thanks for the report on fishing the keys. Sounds like a fun trip and good fishing! Like the post above me I appreciate the enthusiasm. Too much negativity in the world not to appreciate a good fishing trip story.
by ILW
Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Ladds
Replies: 8
Views: 2652

Re: Delta Ladds

LVW has some nice cabins
by ILW
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance Question
Replies: 16
Views: 2608

Re: Boat Insurance Question

I wanted to comment on Ben Green's post. It is true. He will answer any question I've asked him whether it is about the boat insurance I have with him or other insurance that I have on other things with other carriers besides my boat and he never leaves you waiting. If all customer service was like ...
by ILW
Thu May 28, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT- Tournament Updates
Replies: 10
Views: 2125

Re: BBT- Tournament Updates

I could be wrong here but it doesn't seem like there are organizations that are putting tournaments on at Clear Lake before June 6? And it hardly seems like BBT has control of the County allowing them to come or not. The Delta is one thing, even when certain ramps were closed there were still many t...
by ILW
Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Changes for C&C Marine
Replies: 16
Views: 4336

Re: Changes for C&C Marine

C&C offering a service at a discount when money is tight for most and business is slow due to shutdowns. Good for them. It is very different than the stores that have jacked up their prices on what is supposed to be essential food items or toilet paper and are price gouging their customers at th...
by ILW
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas on Russos and Launching
Replies: 3
Views: 1751

Re: Dee Thomas on Russos and Launching

Don't know for sure but maybe some launches are more open when you got juice like Mr. Thomas.
by ILW
Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: stopped by police
Replies: 14
Views: 4243

Re: stopped by police

3 employees at my wife's work have been pulled over so far all at their graveyard shift change (healthcareworkers) coming or going. Lodi and Manteca. No tickets or anything just had to prove they were going or coming from work.
by ILW
Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: American White Pelicans on Clear Lake, California VIDEO
Replies: 6
Views: 1853

Re: American White Pelicans on Clear Lake, California VIDEO

Is this always the situation at clear lake. I dont seem to recall seeing this before but not that I am there every year at this time?
by ILW
Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 16.46 to win New Melones | NewJen Jan 4 Results
Replies: 7
Views: 3060

Re: 16.46 to win New Melones

Newjen website explains their payout on the front page. Guaranteed Payouts & Awards Our payouts are structured based on paying 1 fishing position per 5 boats entered with 80% of entry fees being returned to anglers via tournament payout, Trophy/AOY/TOC Fund. In addition, 1st place team members w...
by ILW
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2019 Classic hosts final day on a lake less traveled
Replies: 4
Views: 2088

Re: 2019 Classic hosts final day on a lake less traveled

It seems like traveling to lesser known lakes and quick practice times are a part of the skills and real life of being a professional bass fisherman. It's probably a good representation for a junior circuit before the real major league pro circuits and good thing there are a lot of different types o...