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by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Everstart in the West
Replies: 23
Views: 4717

Re: FLW Everstart in the West

Fishing is great (numbers wise) and it will be a fun event. If you are on the fence, this is one of the best spotted (in terms of numbers) bass lakes in the country.
by Ricky-S
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who's Got Boats? Won Bass Has Boats!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2241

Re: Who's Got Boats? Won Bass Has Boats!!!!

Great news Billy. We could use some good news around this place.

Looking forward to the new season.
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Just for the record. I am not talking up FLW or talking down BASS. I fish EVERYTHING out West. EVERYTHING. I fished BASS when they were here and made it to the Elite Series. I will fish them again when (if) they return. I don't like/dislike BASS anymore/less than AC, WON, and/or FLW. I fish them all...
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Hey Tom-No team deals coming my way...too many things going against me...plus I have ZERO interest in fishing for a living or nationally. I am not working on a Doctorate to be a national bass pro. I get my fix right here on the Westside. I have had my chances to fish nationally and that life style i...
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Debating whether someone is earning a living fishing versus being a sub contractor to a fishing industry related company is semantics. There are more than three people earning a living fishing. If those guys did not fish tournaments they would not have sponsors to the degree that they do. There are ...
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Hey Tom-It is obvious that you don't favor FLW's business model. However, lets not forget that FLW pushed (forced) BASS to increase their paybacks. What would those of us be fishing for (money wise) if there were no FLW? Last I looked, BASS hasn't had an Open in the West in a long time. Last year th...
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW SHASTA
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

Re: FLW SHASTA

I thought about fishing the BASS Opens last year but there were too many overlaps. I missed the boat this year. Good luck to you guys and here's to wishing the come back west next year....or, maybe have to follow you guys out there. I would love to fish FLW and BASS and leave the weekend stuff a lone.
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW SHASTA
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

Re: FLW SHASTA

Is the payout any better for the BASS Opens than the FLW Everstarts? Or, are you guys trying for a shot at the Elite Series?

Good luck back there. With three tournaments, I might have to give that a shot next year.
by Ricky-S
Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

Well, since we took the conversation to a phylosophical level. When I studied econ and history in college there appeared to be cycles where all good things came to an end. Every great society has gone (will go) through some sort of economic down turn. I am sure that those that lived during the great...
by Ricky-S
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

Well-As I grow older I just hope that I can decrease the number of times that I say that I wish I had...I hope that I do more good than bad.... and I hope that the people that like me out number those that dont. (Haters not included-Hate On) Fishing is the purest thing that I have ever done and it k...
by Ricky-S
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

You can save money on the launch by buying the pass from Phils for $75 bucks and launching at packards bay. I forgot about that one. That is a real expense. I have been staying at the Motel 6 for 10 years and (knock on wood) have never had a problem. I said that about staying in Stockton and two bud...
by Ricky-S
Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

There are plenty of places where you can get a good meal for $5-$10 bucks. We call it a 5 dollar bag. One of my favorites places is http://www.chipotle.com, wing stop, In and Out. There are about 5-10 places that I have mapped out where your dollar goes a long way. Buy some bread and meat and make a...
by Ricky-S
Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

If you are paying 40% taxes on winnings of $35-70,000 (Ranger Cup) then you either have a bad tax person or you don't speak to people who actually fish for a living. There are many ways around paying 40% taxes. When (if) you win the tournament, PM me, and I'll go over them and refer you to a tax per...
by Ricky-S
Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Multi day pro ams on Delta?
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Re: Multi day pro ams on Delta?

WON Bass and/or AC would be me vote if you wanted to learn. The WON is in April 16/17 and the AC is in late April/May 4/30-5/1

http://wonbass.com/pro/schedule/index.html
http://www.anglerschoice.com/pro-ams2011.htm
by Ricky-S
Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW AFS now the Everstart Series (again)
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Re: FLW AFS now the Everstart Series (again)

There is a lot of chatter down my way. All of my friends are fishing. Many are fishing for the first time. I am sure that they will have 140-150 boats. FLW draws from throughout the West.
by Ricky-S
Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass A Thon
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Re: Bass A Thon not up to par

Bass a thon was great as always. Where else can you talk bass fishing with all of the guys that we read about and watch on TV. Very well organized by the same folks that have been doing it for years. Nice seeing the new faces and old ones.

Come out tomorrow and learn how to be a better angler.
by Ricky-S
Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GK Top 40 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 4907

Re: GK Top 40 2010

Come on MP-You took so much of my money last year that I retired from team fishing. But let's be honest for a second, Mark Daniels had about the same year as you did on DV and he doesn't make the list....I agree the GK did what he sets out to do. I am sorry if my assessment took away from those that...
by Ricky-S
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GK Top 40 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 4907

Re: GK Top 40 2010

Depends if you consider finishing 2 at the State Federation Championship at Havasu (never been there before) and finishing 4th at the AC Team Championship at CL. I could go on because I am a fan of the sport and follow who is out there setting the derbies on fire.
by Ricky-S
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GK Top 40 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 4907

Re: GK Top 40 2010

Any list for 2010 of the TOP CA anglers that does not have Mark Daniels Jr on it is a JOKE. And those of us that REALLY do this know it! Is there anything that Mark and his partner have not won on the Delta in 2010? Three AOL in one season. Top finish in the ABA and State Federation Championship. Th...
by Ricky-S
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC HAVASU PRO-AM Details
Replies: 23
Views: 3225

Re: USAC HAVASU PRO-AM Details

Great Schedule Hutch. I would have been there this weekend but I have class on Saturday. I will be fishing all of the North and the rest of the South.

See you at Oroville.
by Ricky-S
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3481

Re: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10

The low entry fees are a double edged sword. What ever you do, please don’t price yourself out of the market. Focus on your client base which is not the guy that would fish a FLW event. Anything more than $500 would push anglers to the FLW which pays back over 100% down to 50 places. I am inclined t...
by Ricky-S
Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3481

Re: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10

I agree with Guy and others. I also fish the NBW and hope to fish the Mead event and the NBW Havasu event which had over 90 boats last year. I would imagine that many of those boats would have to chose one over another.
by Ricky-S
Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3481

Re: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Revised 11/1/10

Thank you Billy and WON for LISTENING to your anglers. Another step in the right direction and you will get more boats because of these changes.
by Ricky-S
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass 2010 Delta Finale results
Replies: 18
Views: 3835

Re: Won Bass 2010 Delta Finale results

Congrats to Pual for AOL and the boat. Great job Mark. Marty thanks for letting me crash and hang out at your pad. I had a great time.

See you all next year.
by Ricky-S
Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: B.A.S.S. Returning to the West Coast?
Replies: 9
Views: 2135

Re: B.A.S.S. Returning to the West Coast?

Bonus question for Kramer. Who was the MC for the Shasta tournament. Here's a hint: I hear the guy likes touching frogs and swimming in the Delta in his spare time :D I would love to see BASS come out West. In a perfect world I would love to fish BASS and FLW for a shot at the big show. I also love ...
by Ricky-S
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question for A.C.
Replies: 2
Views: 1025

Re: Question for A.C.

Per their website http://www.anglerschoice.com/2011-pa-info.htm U.S. Anglers Choice announces 2011 Pro-Am Season U.S. Anglers Choice, the leader in Pro-Am shared weight tournaments in the west is pleased to announce our Pro-AM program for the 2011 season. “Coming off the success of our 2010 season...
by Ricky-S
Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

You have to love when people say the Truth. Perception is a person's reality it is not THE reality. You can have 10 people see the same thing and get 10 different versions of what happened. The Truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. This was/is a learning experience. Things happen in tournament...
by Ricky-S
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

Hey Mark-Let the haters keep haten. It's in the water...It only means that you are doing something. This entire post is much to do about nothing....I'm sure that you aren't the only angler in the history of tournament fishing to bring 6 fish to the scales. This happens more than people are willing t...
by Ricky-S
Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

I agree with Gary. Supid rule. Could be an honest mistake and does not give anyone an advantage. The rule should be changed.
by Ricky-S
Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lets be clear on this....
Replies: 110
Views: 18177

Re: Lets be clear on this....

Hey Billy, I agree that you have your work cut out for you. Welcome to the big leagues buddy. Regardless of what decision that you make you are bound to make someone unhappy. I do agree that you will never stop someone that wants to cheat from cheating. What ever decision(s) that you make, I hope th...
by Ricky-S
Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament Suggestions
Replies: 42
Views: 6127

Re: Tournament Suggestions

Over the years I have fished everything that the West has to offer. Each tournament org has their plus and minus. As far as payback nothing comes close to FLW at 1/3. However, not everyone can take that amount of time off or afford to fish FLW. The bottom line is that the West needs a HIGH QUALITY w...
by Ricky-S
Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Official
Replies: 6
Views: 1875

Re: WON BASS 2011 Pro/Am Schedule - Official

No Fri/Sat derbies-THANK YOU. Looks like someone is listening. Great schedule. I agree with Guy about the Mead event. A lot of the Southern guys fish NBW.

Now we need to work on moving the Classic around between the South and the North.

Looking forward to getting back in the mix.
by Ricky-S
Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2011 ANGLERS CHOICE Inland Empire Schedule
Replies: 12
Views: 2358

Re: Looks Fun

Looks great but there are overlaps with FLW dates in January and Febraury. I would imagine that this was hard to avoid and maybe only affects less than 10 teams but I would be one of them. Are there throw outs?

Hope my partner is willing to fish by his self.
by Ricky-S
Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC Announces 2011 Pro-Am schedule and program
Replies: 27
Views: 4540

Re: USAC Announces 2011 Pro-Am schedule and program

Looks good Hutch BUT can you change the formating of the Southern schedule. I did not notice it at first.

My suggestions would be:
North Schedule:
South Schedule:

Great schedule. See you all on the water.
by Ricky-S
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Mead Prefish US Open
Replies: 1
Views: 772

Re: Lake Mead Prefish US Open

I might be able to offer you a ride. email me your name and number rickyshabazz@hotmail.com going out on Fri/Sat
by Ricky-S
Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rakowitz and Meyers take WON DVL night derby
Replies: 13
Views: 2363

Re: Rakowitz and Meyers take WON DVL night derby

Yeah I was running late and you almost ran me off the road :lol:

I thought I saw your boats twin ahead of you.
by Ricky-S
Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rakowitz and Meyers take WON DVL night derby
Replies: 13
Views: 2363

Re: Rakowitz and Meyers take WON DVL night derby

You guys run a great derby and night time at Diamond fun.

Congrats to the winners.
by Ricky-S
Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heat shrink bait keeper keeps sliding
Replies: 14
Views: 4677

Re: heat shrink bait keeper keeps sliding

You have to heat it up pretty good till its burnt to the shank. I have never had one slide.

I usually hold it in place with pliers.
by Ricky-S
Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elsinore Recap....
Replies: 29
Views: 4284

Re: Elsinore Recap....

Irvine Lake=full of bass and no one fishes there.

Might be too small?
by Ricky-S
Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area
Replies: 53
Views: 12170

Re: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area

This is not the first time that someone dug out an entrence to get into a location. Do a google search on the Havasu BASS tournament in early 2000 when the winner went on record of jumping over a beaver dam and spending his entire practice digging the entrence to ensure that his boat could get into ...
by Ricky-S
Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area
Replies: 53
Views: 12170

Re: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area

Don't hate the player hate the game. Watched the you tube and didn't see any rules broken or anything else for that matter. Those guys found the spot, worked their butts off to get in there, only had short time to fish, and knew at any point that they were risking getting STUCK or breaking something...
by Ricky-S
Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is what sucks about this site!!
Replies: 127
Views: 19668

Re: This is what sucks about this site!!

I agree with the big GD.

I have deleted countless post also. It's just not worth it.

With that said, There are some GREAT people on this site.
by Ricky-S
Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Qualifying for what ???
Replies: 16
Views: 3548

Re: FLW Qualifying for what ???

I am not sure if Cooch fishes touraments NOW or not. What I do now is the I have nothing but RESPECT for COOCH becuase at one time or another he put his skills on tour and fished against the best in the West on the BASS Open tour. I am a student of the game and I followed his success and enjoyed rea...
by Ricky-S
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Qualifying for what ???
Replies: 16
Views: 3548

Re: FLW Qualifying for what ???

Smitty, You hit the nail on the head buddy. I almost wrote the same thing but I deleted because I have come to realize that many of these negative post are coming from people that will never get it. Me responding to it won’t make it any better good buddy. Those of us that really do this get it tha...
by Ricky-S
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help with punching in the delta
Replies: 29
Views: 8029

Re: Need help with punching in the delta

Great post Cooch. That first post says a lot about what punchin is REALLY about. It's a must read for every wanabe puncher....
by Ricky-S
Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help with punching in the delta
Replies: 29
Views: 8029

Re: Need help with punching in the delta

Cooch you gave up the business with that last post.
by Ricky-S
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Qualifying for what ???
Replies: 16
Views: 3548

Re: FLW Qualifying for what ???

Great post Smitty.
by Ricky-S
Wed May 12, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW DELTA- Where's a good and safe place to stay?
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: FLW DELTA- Where's a good and safe place to stay?

Quality Inn on March Lane. There are several hotels on March lane that are good. Don't belive everything that you hear about the place. I have stayed at the Quality Inn 4-5 times per year for the last 10 years and I have had ZERO problem. I've been there twice this year already. It's right behind an...
by Ricky-S
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Mead Numbers?
Replies: 22
Views: 4226

Re: FLW Mead Numbers?

I have been trying to cut back on these posts but I'll jump in and give my 2 cents. First, you cannot believe everything that you read on the internet.....A lot of it is opinion. Two, the West has drawn just as many boats in FLW/BASS as in other parts of the country. Look back on the last year that ...
by Ricky-S
Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Diamond Valley Lake on WesternBass.TV...
Replies: 30
Views: 4501

Re: Diamond Valley Lake on WesternBass.TV...

Great job guys. You guys really gave it up to. It has been amazing to see that many people know about fishing uphill and the big worm.