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by big bass beckstrom
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Punch baits & color??
Replies: 11
Views: 3768

Re: Punch baits & color??

Baits: Sweet beaver, Superhog, missile baits d-bomb, or something similar. None of these baits have curled tails so they slip through cover more easily. I agree with what Chad Sweitzer stated before, 3/4 will get more bites; however, you may need more weight to get through the canopy and at the end ...
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Carp?
Replies: 12
Views: 2878

Re: Delta Carp?

They're still there.
by big bass beckstrom
Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Favorite Chatterbait Rod -> its all preferance
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Re: Your Favorite Chatterbait Rod -> its all preferance

Anything 4 power or a 6 power on the crankbait rods. Dobyns champion extreme 784 or a Powell 806cb will work well; the longer rods help with longer cast and for pitching well.. Usually go 65lb braid to 15-20lb fluoro, it will snap the bait out of the weeds and drive the hook home on bites. Tight lin...
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa TNT
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Re: Berryessa TNT

Looks like a good time!
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bad news guys
Replies: 8
Views: 14922

Re: Bad news guys

On the bright side Clear Lake just became a closed zone, those big old bass may become more friendly after an absence of boat pressure. That being said I feel for the businesses around the lake who will feel the effects of the closure. However, I believe the closure will be shorter than the 60 day p...
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW College on Havasu
Replies: 10
Views: 2581

Re: FLW College on Havasu

College Angler Needs Help wrote:What's FLW paid in the past? and I'll call the tournament director and see what they say about having someone in the boat
Let me know what the TD says, we will pull money together if that's what it takes.
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW College on Havasu
Replies: 10
Views: 2581

Re: FLW College on Havasu

That is bad news bears, we just got a club together at USC to participate and for now we only have one boat. Hopefully there's a way to figure out boat situations for all the schools who want to participate.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone know an honest and good Mercury Mechanic? Delta area
Replies: 12
Views: 2457

Re: anyone know an honest and good Mercury Mechanic? Delta a

I'm up photographing and fishing from San Diego for a few more days, and the motor is hardly running all of a sudden. Any suggestions for where to take her appreciated. call jerry at Delta Marine located on fremont st in Stockton, best one around and he has been doing all my service for years. +1 J...
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Berryessa Best
Replies: 3
Views: 3600

Re: Berryessa Best

Nice fish Tom!
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster Classic Contest!! Guess Who...
Replies: 56
Views: 8359

Re: Bassmaster Classic Contest!! Guess Who...

Edwin Evers, 8-4
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Transom savers
Replies: 31
Views: 5365

Re: Transom savers

Moto-stops are awesome.
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help naming a bait
Replies: 42
Views: 6332

Re: Need help naming a bait

the cataclysmic carp
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: El Salto Trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2004

Re: El Salto Trip

I would ask the lodge staff which guide has lived and fished in the area the longest, some of the guides will probably also be commercial tilapia fisherman. They know where the big bass are because they are where the tilapia are. Also a spainish phrase book can go a long way because the language bar...
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Promote College Bass Fishing!
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Promote College Bass Fishing!

Hey Chris thank you for your positive attitude and your service! It is nice to know there are people like you out there who support college fishing. It is still a growing sport in California colleges, and there are many more schools that can get involved with college fishing. They just need to be in...
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Promote College Bass Fishing!
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Promote College Bass Fishing!

Awesome thank you very much BS'r one of my buddies from high school is in touch with them too so I will get some contact information from him. I understand that there have been changes, however I still believe that more people participating in bass fishing and more businesses related to bass fishing...
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Promote College Bass Fishing!
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Promote College Bass Fishing!

Thank you for your input Mr. Kramer. I understand that the college programs may have an impact on local tournaments, however I doubt that having one event in a year is going to impact funding to well established California tournament circuits. Also funding is not my concern, participation is. I post...
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Promote College Bass Fishing!
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Promote College Bass Fishing!

Hey Everyone, BASS is having a college regional tournament at Clear Lake the weekend of April 6-7 2013. I am a passionate fisherman and a college student. I want to get the word out about college fishing! Many friends and associates have expressed interest in fishing, specifically bass fishing; sure...
by big bass beckstrom
Sun May 01, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Need my son to get bit on a Hudd
Replies: 14
Views: 8447

Re: Need my son to get bit on a Hudd

B. Worm wrote:I keep hearin about the "68 special" , where can I get my hands on some???????
gotta have em!!!!! :twisted:

you can use mend-it, or your preferred soft bait glue and make them yourself. the tricky part is matching the place to cut the baits so that they match up evenly. good luck
by big bass beckstrom
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Boat
Replies: 12
Views: 2485

Re: New Boat

Congratulations on the new boat, it looks fantastic and it will perform as well if not better than it looks. Enjoy your new boat! :D
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 44
Views: 35234

Re: Swimbait reel??

I SWIMBAIT ABOUT 95% OF THE TIME ON THE WATER AND FROM MY EXPERIENCE THE DIAWA LUNA 300 IS BY FAR THE BEST SWIMBAIT REEL IN THE WORLD. REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR...I HAD A CARDIFF 400 WHEN I FIRST STARTED SWIMBAITING BUT AFTER A COUPLE OF GOOD FISH THE GEARS STRIPPED...I USE THE LUNA'S FOR T...
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: YOUR toughest lake to fish
Replies: 87
Views: 12460

Re: YOUR toughest lake to fish

Tin Can wrote:Loch Lomond. I love and hate this lake. It's small, heavily pressured and gin clear.
+1
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: powell 765 CB/SBR Vs Powell Max Paddle Tail Rod
Replies: 4
Views: 1870

Re: powell 765 CB/SBR Vs Powell Max Paddle Tail Rod

I like the Powell 734 for paddletails. Its action suits paddle tails and spinnerbaits really well, as well as light jigs and senkos. Thats my $.02
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea Lion Population in the Delta
Replies: 45
Views: 9165

Re: Sea Lion Population in the Delta

mm wrote:Can you say Remington 870????
And or seal bombs like they use in the ocean.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WILL DUNCAN AND ROBERT THORNTON WIN BERRYESSA AC WRL
Replies: 1
Views: 783

Re: WILL DUNCAN AND ROBERT THORNTON WIN BERRYESSA AC WRL

Good job Will!! As you said, you guys got sticks.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell 804 crankbait rod "incredible"
Replies: 11
Views: 2328

Re: Powell 804 crankbait rod "incredible"

basslayer wrote:The 806cb never leaves the deck of my boat.
Same here :D
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep Water Jigs?
Replies: 18
Views: 5376

Re: Deep Water Jigs?

Jimmy87 is right on about the rod. I usually prefer to fish yamamoto hula grubs on 3/8-1 oz revenge football heads because it is cheaper when you loose them, and from my personal observation they produce the same if not better results than skirted football jigs. When I do throw skirted ones, I throw...
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Selecting Crankbait Rods
Replies: 5
Views: 971

Re: Selecting Crankbait Rods

I would suggest a Powell 806. I have throw BDS, D-20, LV500, Buzzbaits, DD22, Luhr Jensen Hot lips, speed traps, ect. Even pointers and jigging spoos. This rod will work well with all the baits you listed. It has the capability of launching baits really far, but it is also great for pitching them. A...
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: loook at this, a must see !!
Replies: 4
Views: 1649

Re: loook at this, a must see !!

nice fish
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinnerbait rod
Replies: 17
Views: 5168

Re: Spinnerbait rod

swordfish wrote:734 Powell,, it rocks for so many baits too....
Exactly
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 16, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crankin rod for the Delta?
Replies: 13
Views: 2163

Re: Crankin rod for the Delta?

Guyle wrote:Powell 704CB or 706CB
yup what he said
by big bass beckstrom
Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kyle Rassmussen breaks his own Melones spot record
Replies: 29
Views: 5597

Re: Kyle Rassmussen breaks his own Melones spot record

That is an incredible spot.

Stretch1, I'm sure Johnny C was not trying to offend you. The question you asked appears on many of the threads containing pictures, and he was probably wondering why it is asked so often.
by big bass beckstrom
Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Darter Head Baits ??
Replies: 32
Views: 7146

Re: Darter Head Baits ??

+1 to what Ash said.

The Limit-it darter heads are awesome. As for the baits, start off with something you are confident in. Personally I like robo worms, but there are many good options.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: El Salto help!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4097

Re: El Salto help!!

I fished there in march two years ago. I believe the lake would be easy to figure out on your own. We fished out of Anglers Inn and our guide did put us on big fish, because thats what we asked for. We were fishing the offshore structure. If your looking for the big girls I would take weed slingers....
by big bass beckstrom
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can Powell 706CB handle deep divers well?
Replies: 7
Views: 2435

Re: Can Powell 706CB handle deep divers well?

I fished DD22s and Lucky Craft D20s with it at El Salto and it was awesome. Its sensitive but it has enough give that the bait isnt pulled from the fish. It can handle the big girls with no problem too :D .
by big bass beckstrom
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flippin
Replies: 8
Views: 2349

Re: Flippin

I love my powell 805. It is easy to flip and pitch, its sensitive, and it has awesome backbone.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Do you...........
Replies: 5
Views: 1373

Re: Do you...........

I save braid and reuse it as long as it isnt frayed. I normally get rid of the mono. If its recently spooled flouro sometimes i will save some for leaders. In general I believe its best to have new mono, copoly, or fluoro on the reels. Braid last a long time.
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking at California for a move
Replies: 58
Views: 8505

Re: Looking at California for a move

Chaozu wrote:I love Cali!
same here
by big bass beckstrom
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell Rods--How do they match up???
Replies: 22
Views: 3762

Re: Powell Rods--How do they match up???

Powell is awesome. Light weight, sensitive, great warranty, and customer service.
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone notice
Replies: 10
Views: 2184

Re: anyone notice

lunker punker wrote:
bassmaster89 wrote:It helps on everything.
+1000000000000000000 8)

agreed 8)
by big bass beckstrom
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT website
Replies: 4
Views: 1302

Re: FPT website

happened to me too
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your opinions: Split shot vs. drop shot
Replies: 15
Views: 4767

Re: Your opinions: Split shot vs. drop shot

JustinD wrote:Split-shot on the river as I drift w/ current.......
+1
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: injected lunker punker for stripers and bass
Replies: 2
Views: 915

Re: injected lunker punker for stripers and bass

Theyre both good. Stripers have a reputation for shreading the wood punkers, which can happen. You'll catch both bass and stripers on both of the baits. I personally like the injected punker because it has rattles and is tough as nails. My suggestion would be to go look at some and pick the one you ...
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thinking of fishing Big Break area tomorrow.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1928

Re: Thinking of fishing Big Break area tomorrow.....

depends on where you want to go in the break. right infront of dutch is a pretty big flat, that can be really shallow. most of the hazards seem to be stacked on a line that extends from big break marina. There was a map on here with the hazards high lighted. If you cant get that specific map just be...
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: better paired with powell 705 sx or advantage a
Replies: 6
Views: 1175

Re: better paired with powell 705 sx or advantage a

I like the daiwa advantages alot, they're really smooth and are comfortable. That is the reel I would go with, but if you willing to shell out some more $$ I would get a fuego or a zillion. Anything daiwa is good.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: powell 7' Mag hvy EF 705c
Replies: 6
Views: 1296

Re: powell 7' Mag hvy EF 705c

drew wrote:Pitching, too short for flipping.
yep. get a 765, 7105, or 805 for flipping.
by big bass beckstrom
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shellcracker or Billcracker
Replies: 2
Views: 671

Re: Shellcracker or Billcracker

I would go with a bill cracker. You can still twitch it and you get a bigger wake. And as Austen said you can swim it down a few feet. You will do well with either one.

Good Luck
by big bass beckstrom
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: All Delta pipes and pumps off limits 150 yards
Replies: 12
Views: 2879

Re: All Delta pipes and pumps off limits 150 yards

Its probably the gas pipelines only. I dont think DHS cares about farmers water pipes.
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???
Replies: 29
Views: 7710

Re: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???

Merc hands down.
by big bass beckstrom
Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buzz Bait Rod....prefer Powell.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2674

Re: Buzz Bait Rod....prefer Powell.......

Fishitifyoucan wrote:Looking for a new Buzz Bait rod, prefer Powell......anyone out there throwing a Powell for buzz baits and if so, which rod to you recommend?? 100% Delta fishing!

Thanks!
754, 734, or 765cb.