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by BShafer
Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet, Ish, Gary Klein and Chritsmas gifts on Ultimate Bass
Replies: 1
Views: 507

Re: Skeet, Ish, Gary Klein and Chritsmas gifts on Ultimate B

KB, great show this morning, my wife though I was loosing it getting up at 450am to listen to your Xmas Show. I was lucky enough to win the life vest. Happy Holidays

BShafer
by BShafer
Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Modesto Castmasters Bass Club
Replies: 6
Views: 1452

Modesto Castmasters Bass Club

Looking to see if the club is still togeather and if so where and when do they meet.
by BShafer
Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank you kb
Replies: 0
Views: 400

Thank you kb

I must say thank you for the fast up load of Ultimate Bass today I was unable to listen live but was happy to see it on podcast the morning.

BShafer
by BShafer
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motherlode tournaments?
Replies: 3
Views: 609

Motherlode tournaments?

Looking for some open team tournaments in the motherlode area Pedro, McClure or even New Melones in November or December

Thanks
by BShafer
Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TM battery set ups
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Re: TM battery set ups

I wantr to say thanks for the replies. There are some strong points from them and gave me some ideas to consider. I should have gave a little more info then I did and I appoligize for the lack of info. But here it is, I tournament fish and fun fish speed alot of time on the Delta and beleave that th...
by BShafer
Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TM battery set ups
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

TM battery set ups

I'm looking for information on 36v TM battery set ups. For those that are running 36v systems what size batteries are using. set up Grp 24 Grp 27 Grp 29 Grp 31 I'm looking at it from a weight issue for the boat set up. I run a 20 ft with a 225. T he other question is if you run the smaller batteries...
by BShafer
Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TM question
Replies: 4
Views: 921

TM question

OK it's time to replace my current TM which is a 24v minn Kota either a 70 or 74 lb thrust not sure anymore. I'm still going with a MK but trying to figure out if the 80lb thrust will work if I should make the move to the 101. I fish the Delta and the Motherlode, I've heard that the 101 will cause m...
by BShafer
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a contact number for Gary Watts
Replies: 1
Views: 408

Looking for a contact number for Gary Watts

I need to pick up a boat from him and lost his number
by BShafer
Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need contact info for Lyle G
Replies: 6
Views: 1148

Need contact info for Lyle G

Need to have some work done on my
motor and would like to check with Lyle G to see if he can fit it in. I understand that he's in Woodland

Thanks
BShafer
by BShafer
Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who makes BPS flouro?
Replies: 25
Views: 8716

Re: Who makes BPS flouro?

I was told by a staff member that the line was made by Stern not sure about the rest. The person that told me that is very knowledgeable when it comes to our industry and it was when I was trying to figure out which line to use. I've been using the floro in the heavier lb test for two years and just...
by BShafer
Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need some info on Lake Fork thanks to 100% BASS WRL
Replies: 5
Views: 1205

Need some info on Lake Fork thanks to 100% BASS WRL

Looks like I was lucky engough to win a Guided trip to Lake Fork Texas Through 100% WRL TOC at Clear Lake last week with no black out Dates. Because there are no Black out Dates I'm looking for web sites that have the information on prime time fishing on this body of H20. I want to see if Texas can ...
by BShafer
Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launch conditions Clear Lake
Replies: 5
Views: 1364

Re: Launch conditions Clear Lake

I just used Holiday Harbor last Friday it wasn't my first choice of ramps but it was accessable. It does dip to the passenger side as your backing in so stay as straight as possible lots of green alge in there also.
by BShafer
Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rod repair?
Replies: 3
Views: 677

Re: rod repair?

I just started takung mine to Escalon Bait and Tackle in the last month I've had two repaired and have been very happy wth the time frame and work. Randy will take care of you
by BShafer
Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone see
Replies: 42
Views: 4478

Re: Anyone see

Same topic rehashed an beaten to death every year by that I mean keeping trophy fish get over it fish die they don't last forever if this was a regular issue with this person then I would understand it, but I would still beleave he has the right. Me I beleave that everyone that owns a valid fishing ...
by BShafer
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Repair
Replies: 9
Views: 1307

Rod Repair

Looking for a place in the Modesto Area where I can drop a rod off that needs a guide replaced. Would like to keep from shipping it out for a long period

Thanks
by BShafer
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Lure Retriever?
Replies: 12
Views: 9535

Re: Best Lure Retriever?

I took a plug knocker added more chain on it for gripping the hooks put 200 lb test line/rope on the reel got close to 70 ft on it. placed the reel on a old reel seat from a cheap wal mart pole from days long ago. This set up has retrived my Hudds from forty feet, changed my whole mind set when fish...
by BShafer
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seaguar Red Label
Replies: 4
Views: 894

Re: Seaguar Red Label

I haven't heard anything good about the red label for anything under the 15 or 17 lb range
by BShafer
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake McClure
Replies: 7
Views: 1097

Re: Lake McClure

The mountain carp are bitting pretty goodright by the ramp. The water is low 171 ft down from full the lake came up 9ft over the week end from the storm the thursday (1/22) water temp was 54-55 in the lower part with fish in the 30 to 60 ft range on main points good luck
by BShafer
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Weve Lost A Good Man(Mike Vanguilder SR.)
Replies: 17
Views: 2670

Re: Weve Lost A Good Man(Mike Vanguilder SR.)

Mike,

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and go out to you and your family.

Bryan Shafer
by BShafer
Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What if this happened out on the Delta at dusk? Havasu?
Replies: 8
Views: 2016

Re: What if this happened out on the Delta at dusk? Havasu?

That was a good read with some serious things to consider. When your out on the water you have to be able to take care of yourself. I always have a plan for a good day on the water but plan B and C need to be in place for the bad trip. I went through a trip that on July 23rd 1999 when I blew the mot...
by BShafer
Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone going out This Christmas
Replies: 13
Views: 1865

Re: Anyone going out This Christmas

I go out on Christmas Eve day every year that I don't have to work and this is one of the years. I'll be up at one of the Motherlode lakes with my cusin he's coming up from S Cal for the week. I get to see some new tricks that he's learned while fishing down there
by BShafer
Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone from Modesto Castmasters in here
Replies: 2
Views: 628

Anyone from Modesto Castmasters in here

Trying to find out if your club is still doing the open in December if so what is the date,location and entry fee thanks.

BShafer
by BShafer
Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upgrading reel bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 731

Re: Upgrading reel bearings

Thanks for the info and response back guys
by BShafer
Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upgrading reel bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 731

Upgrading reel bearings

any places out there where I can get upgraded bearings and bushings for my reels. I use Abu garcias and its time to go through and service them
by BShafer
Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cold-Weather Gloves
Replies: 22
Views: 3811

Re: Cold-Weather Gloves

wool half finger have my vote. Ive tried others but dont care for them. I dont mind it if my hands are cold because thats part of fishing in the winter I just dont like them freezing cold. Wool even when wet will help keep them warmer than no glove on. When running i use the seal skin gloves
by BShafer
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help with Pro Worms
Replies: 7
Views: 1537

Re: Need help with Pro Worms

Thank you to those that responded back with info to help me out.
by BShafer
Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help with Pro Worms
Replies: 7
Views: 1537

Need help with Pro Worms

Looking for places that sell them or there web address. I'm out of Modesto but travel to the bay area regularly

Thanks BShafer
by BShafer
Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Help From Delta Experts
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: Need Help From Delta Experts

Hey whazup I think your making it more difficult than it needs to be. The tide is going to dictate the depht and location of the fish more than the falling pressure. I have caught solid fish out of water less than 2ft deep. The barometric pressure that is raising is the one that I pay more attention...
by BShafer
Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wow did anyone else see this post from the Southern Board?
Replies: 9
Views: 2240

Re: Wow did anyone else see this post from the Southern Boar

Great info. I've always wonder about the 5lb rule per bag. That is if one fish over 5 gets their own bag then 2 over five should also.
by BShafer
Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anyone Tried Vicous or Yo Zuri Fluorocabon
Replies: 6
Views: 1140

Re: Has anyone Tried Vicous or Yo Zuri Fluorocabon

thanks, I was looking at tackel wharehouse and they have a Yo-zuri fluorocarbon thats listed as 100% fluorocarbon named H20. I also use the Yo-zuri Hybrid and like it also. I'm happy to here that about Vicious.
by BShafer
Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anyone Tried Vicous or Yo Zuri Fluorocabon
Replies: 6
Views: 1140

Has anyone Tried Vicous or Yo Zuri Fluorocabon

Looking for feed back on these two brands if you used them.
Looking for something in the 10 to 12lb class for Crank Baits and Rip Baits. Thanks

BShafer
by BShafer
Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Changing Times
Replies: 20
Views: 3312

Re: Changing Times

Man I had to do a double take when I saw the post from DDawg. Good to see your still around, you bring back memories for me from when I first found NCBF. Thats still how its listed under my favorites listing at work.

BShafer
by BShafer
Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well it's about time
Replies: 27
Views: 2990

Re: Alot of good points out there

But I don't want anymore government in my life. Show me where in this day and age our state goverment is actully getting it correct then maybe I'd have more faith in them. As for making the water ways safe no 8 hr course with a test following it is going to do that. Experince needs to be there also ...
by BShafer
Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pig&Jig strait to Power Pro?
Replies: 15
Views: 2483

Re: Pig&Jig strait to Power Pro?

I beleave it will make a differnce in clear water. I've played around with power pro with the first 6ft or so black with bed fish on the mother lode lakes, not only am I able to see it 10 ft down but they can to. The fish are more reluctant with the power pro than they are with 20lb floro. or mono. ...
by BShafer
Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey Sean Graft check your PM*NM*
Replies: 0
Views: 292

Hey Sean Graft check your PM*NM*

*NM*
by BShafer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Jig & Why?
Replies: 74
Views: 14668

Re: Favorite Jig & Why?

The TNT Wadda jig for the Delta and the TNT custom tied for the lakes. No matter what body of water I'm on theres three rods with jigs tied on in my boat. I've been fishing these jigs for more that six years now I've tried others but they never stay in my jig box for very long. As for rattles I add ...
by BShafer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: so what's in your in-boat toolkit?
Replies: 20
Views: 4603

Re: so what's in your in-boat toolkit?

Wire contectors, fuses, 2 sets of plyers ,4 screw drivers 2 standard 2 phillps, multiple zip ties, electrical tape, duct tape, bailing wire, about 4 ft of 20 ga. electrical wire, small set of sockets, J B weld, spare TM Prop and bolts, Jumper cables, Light bulbs for my running lights, 12volt electri...
by BShafer
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Im looking for a low cost Tournament circuit
Replies: 17
Views: 1913

Re: Im looking for a low cost Tournament circuit

Thank you to all that addresses my question. I have to agree the Hook puts on a great circuit but I'm unable to utilize it due to CheerLeading compitetions(I spend more money that then I did tournament fishing ) they conflict maybe next year. Future Pro has been on the list and maybe the ticket for ...
by BShafer
Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Im looking for a low cost Tournament circuit
Replies: 17
Views: 1913

Im looking for a low cost Tournament circuit

Heres the deal my 11yo wants to fish some tournaments with me after fishing a club event where I took her along because I had a open seat. Would be interested in a team foremat club any multiple trukey shoots and opens. I'd like to keep the the entry fee to 80.00 dollars or less because I'm footing ...
by BShafer
Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Idiot water skiers on folsom lake Saturday
Replies: 26
Views: 3981

Re: Idiot water skiers on folsom lake Saturday

That 1ton rig isn't just for dragging bottom, as for technique you just don't lead a boat as much as you do a jet ski. It's always nice to reach out and show your appreciation when appropriate. :twisted: Be forewarned this action can and at times will lead to an in depth discussion about both partie...
by BShafer
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Jig
Replies: 25
Views: 3380

Re: Favorite Jig

I'm a little latye on this one but hands down T N T Baits, the Wadda jig for the Delta, Arkey casting jig for the lakes and the Football for the lakes last two are custome ties but worth it.

Hand tied with attention paid to the detail try them.
by BShafer
Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for the Location of the DBT meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 266

Looking for the Location of the DBT meeting

I beleave they changed sense my last meeting can some one help me out. Tonight @ &pm but where?

Thanks
by BShafer
Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: i was told i could not go fishing today!!
Replies: 162
Views: 16077

Re: i was told i could not go fishing today!!

The last time the wife said no to going fishing was a very bad day. I figured sense I was having a bad day everyone else within ear shot of me would have a bad day also. When she asked me if this was how the day was going to be I replied no this is how it's going to be until I get to go fishing and ...
by BShafer
Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why is it some fishermen and wakeboarders can get along
Replies: 61
Views: 8852

Re: Why is it some fishermen and wakeboarders can get along

Working 24 hours at a time you get to know pepole, and some of the guys I work with are hard core wake boarders by this I mean year round. They have there areas they go to and thats it. Now the funny thing is this, even they can't wait tell labor day weekend comes and goes so they don't have to deal...
by BShafer
Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A Shared Personal Best
Replies: 20
Views: 2299

A Shared Personal Best

Before Saturday my PB was just shy of 9lbs, and I've been looking for that 10lb plus bite for a long time, back to the mid 70's when I started Bass fishing with my Dad. Well it happened on Saturday and I couldn't ask for a better day. Only having a few spare hours to fish I talked my 10 year old dau...
by BShafer
Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wow Just looked at the member list
Replies: 0
Views: 478

Wow Just looked at the member list

3880 members able to logg on and post.
by BShafer
Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rich Thiel Once Again Great Delta Info
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Re: Rich Thiel Once Again Great Delta Info

Yes, went in at 5pm and let the current do the job the trick was getting out. Not alot of water to play with as the island is filling and your trying to get out againts the current. You have to huge the east side of the bank
by BShafer
Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rich Thiel Once Again Great Delta Info
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Rich Thiel Once Again Great Delta Info

Thank you for the History on Little Mandeville, I took that info with me and spent the better part of 4 hours in there on Thursday evening on a minus tide a 4pm and came out with a much better understanding on the area.

Again thanks

BShafer
by BShafer
Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: History Question about Little Mandeville Island
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

Re: Thanks Rich

Just the info I was looking for to obtain a better understanding of the lay out in side the Island. I spent most of the Day there on the 3rd trying to get an idea of what the lay out was. This type of response is what makes this board outstanding.

BShafer
by BShafer
Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: History Question about Little Mandeville Island
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

History Question about Little Mandeville Island

How long ago did it flood? I can't find any info on it shows Frank flooding in 1937 and 1938.

What type of orchard was there?

Thanks BShafer