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- Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:37 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Guide
- Replies: 2
- Views: 587
Delta Guide
Can anyone recommend a good guide for the Delta in mid September?
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Los Banos Detention Reservoir’s recreation area
- Replies: 3
- Views: 767
Re: Los Banos Detention Reservoir’s recreation area
48 degrees & muddy. Tough bite.
- Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Snug Harbor?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 442
Snug Harbor?
Anyone ever stay in the Cottages at Snug Harbor? Pro's/Con's or better places to stay in the north Delta?
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Boat Friendly Lodging?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 677
Delta Boat Friendly Lodging?
Can anyone recommend a safe place to stay with a boat? Anywhere from Rio Vista to Franks Tract. Thanks
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4115
Re: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away
Back in the day the there were a lot of prize boats given away for a reasonable entry fee for the Draw & Pro-Am tournaments but now your paying over $800+ to fish as a Pro with the possability of winning $20,000 if enough guys enter & you're able to cash in on all the contingencies. Won Bas...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4115
Re: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away
Back in the day the there were a lot of prize boats given away for a reasonable entry fee for the Draw & Pro-Am tournaments but now your paying over $800+ to fish as a Pro with the possability of winning $20,000 if enough guys enter & you're able to cash in on all the contingencies. Won Bass...
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake color & Temp?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 895
Re: Clear Lake color & Temp?
[quote="bassmonkey"]Last weekend the temp ranged from 49 in the morning to 55 in the afternoon. The water color varied greatly depending on where we were fishing. The north end water color was perfect with a decent stain. I'm sure its changing daily with all of this rain and wind. Never we...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake color & Temp?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 895
Clear Lake color & Temp?
Taking a couple high school kids to Clear Lake in a few days to get them away from the spotted bass down here at Naci. I haven't been to Clear Lake in almost 30 years & just looking for some general info. Thanks.
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trolling motor shaft length?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2581
Re: Trolling motor shaft length?
[quote="JLS (Jay Liu's Service)"]ACP Yes I would go with a 52 or 55. The Champion bow is much higher then other bass boat. [/quote]
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trolling motor shaft length?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2581
Re: Trolling motor shaft length?
[quote="JLS (Jay Liu's Service)"]What kind of boat do you have? Boat like Champion uses a 50 to 55 inch. Most boats will be fine with a 45 inch. The best way to find out the best length is to measure from the top deck of the boat to the water then add 24 inches to that length. You need abo...
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:31 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trolling motor shaft length?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2581
Trolling motor shaft length?
Time for new trolling motor. All my previous trolling motors had 45" shaft. What shaft length are you running?
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dick's Sporting Goods Has Gone Off the Deep End!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2023
Dick's Sporting Goods Has Gone Off the Deep End!
I just received an email from Dick's titled "Reel It In! Shop Lures, Rigs & More". I know the Z-Man Jackhammer is expensive at $15.99 but Dick's is selling them for the low low price of $19.99.
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Where to go end of March?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1138
Where to go end of March?
I'm taking my son out of school for a week road trip to Northern Cal at the end of March for some much needed fishing. Which waters would you hit if you wanted to get your son into some good bass fishing? We would like to fish 2-3 different bodies of water. Any species of bass.
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:43 am
- Forum: Electric Motors
- Topic: Going from a Maxxum to an Utlrex?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1304
Going from a Maxxum to an Utlrex?
Does anyone know if the bolt pattern is the same on the Maxxum mount & the Ultrex mount? If not do you know what modifications need to be made?
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:16 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Advise?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2039
Delta Advise?
Any late night Delta Anglers on here tonight? My son & I fished the Delta today for the first time & while caught a few random fish in the 2lb range we couldn't really get on anything. I'm not looking for spots just a general idea of what to look for since everything looks like it should hav...
- Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:38 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Russo's Marina or Sugar Barge?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 883
Russo's Marina or Sugar Barge?
I plan on launching at Russo's & I'm thinking about renting a slip for the night next trip to the Delta. Has anyone slipped their boats over night at either Russo's or Sugar Barge & is it safe to leave your boat in the water without having to worry about someone breaking into my lockers or s...
- Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:50 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Senko Colors & Sizes?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5288
Delta Senko Colors & Sizes?
What size & color senkos should I have on the boat?
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar Lodging?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3145
Re: Bullards Bar Lodging?
Thanks everyone but we had a change of plans so we're going to go to the Delta instead since I have to be in the Bay Area mid week.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar Lodging?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3145
Bullards Bar Lodging?
My son is off for spring break next week & I asked him if he wanted to head to Clear Lake or the Delta for a couple days but he said he wanted to go try Bullards Bar. Does anyone have any recommendations on a close place to stay where I don't have to worry about the boat? We'll be coming up from...
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4306
Re: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris
To ALL you critics that love to share your "negative" opinions (behind screen names), I go fishing to escape "drama". The end. You created your own drama by posting the vedio. The whale that surfaces gets harpooned! Tom I don't think anyone would have said anything about the vid...
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4306
Re: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris
Not starting a debate... Some anglers hate it when Bass are "bounced", especially when we see our Elite and Tour level anglers do it. I agree. I make sure that I "bounce" them with care and never let them bang against anything in the boat. Lets be honest, nets can cause damage t...
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: GoPro Hero5 Black or GoPro Hero5 Session?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1147
GoPro Hero5 Black or GoPro Hero5 Session?
For all of you that use GoPro cameras I want to buy a couple GoPro's to start filming my Son & I's fishing & hunting adventures. I'll be mounting them on our bass boat while fishing & using them on tripods during hunting. Is it worth the extra $100 for the Hero5 Black & give me any o...
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: San Luis Reservoir Striper Fishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3833
Re: San Luis Reservoir Striper Fishing
Nice going. How were you able to fish San Luis? I thought they put a ban on 2 stroke motors?
- Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:13 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
Gary Klein
Dee Thomas
Dave Gliebe
Mike Folkestad
Bobby Garland
Jay Yelas
Gary Doybons
Mike Reynolds
Skeet Reese
Aaron Martens
Don Iovino
Don Payne
John Murray
Bill Murphy
Dave Rush
Bob Crupi
Dan Kadota
Bill Siemantel
Byron Velvick
Dave Nollar
Bobby Sandberg
Greg Hines
Larry Hopper
Dee Thomas
Dave Gliebe
Mike Folkestad
Bobby Garland
Jay Yelas
Gary Doybons
Mike Reynolds
Skeet Reese
Aaron Martens
Don Iovino
Don Payne
John Murray
Bill Murphy
Dave Rush
Bob Crupi
Dan Kadota
Bill Siemantel
Byron Velvick
Dave Nollar
Bobby Sandberg
Greg Hines
Larry Hopper
- Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: B.A.S.S. New Rod Length Rule. Will Other Circuits Change?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7131
B.A.S.S. New Rod Length Rule. Will Other Circuits Change?
With B.A.S.S. change their rod length to 10 feet will all the other tournament circuits follow their lead. I'd like to hear what WWBT, BBT, ABA, CTT, & any other circuit her in the west has to say about their thoughts on the new rule change.
- Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Gel Coat Repair?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1897
Gel Coat Repair?
Anyone have a recommendation on a good place to get some gel coat repaired on my boat? I'm in the Monterey Peninsula area. Thanks.
- Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trailer Tires?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3034
Trailer Tires?
Well it's time for a new set of tires for my Skeeter trailer. What tires have all of you had good luck with? Thanks in advance.
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 10:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Casting Rod for Skipping Jigs?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 602
Casting Rod for Skipping Jigs?
What casting rod do you like for skipping jigs?
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Lodging?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1446
Re: Delta Lodging?
[quote="WB Staff"]Comfort Suites in Oakley is on top of this page if you're looking for hotel: http://www.westernbass.com/delta/places[/quote]
I think you need to update the page. When you click the link it shows no hotels in Oakley.
I think you need to update the page. When you click the link it shows no hotels in Oakley.
- Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Lodging?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1446
Delta Lodging?
Just found I have the weekend off & thought I'd bring my son up to fish the Yamamoto tourney. Any suggestions on places to stay near Russo's?
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:02 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trolling Motor Props?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 723
Trolling Motor Props?
Do you guys change your trolling motor props depending on the waters you fish? Say one prop for weed free reservoirs & one for places like the Delta & Clear Lake that have lots of weeds.
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1543
Re: Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
[quote="Garrettt"]I didnt like the Sx1. hard to manage, hated the color, felt light, the SX1 is like power pro but with the memory of samurai. I'm comparing 10-12lb sx1 to 12lb sufix[/quote] In your first post you said SX1 is 100 times better & now you say you didn't like the SX1. I'm ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1543
Re: Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
[quote="Garrettt"]100 times better than sufix.[/quote]
Why?
Why?
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:43 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1543
Sufix 832 or Sunline SX1?
Which would you use on a spinning reel & why? I've use the Sufix 832 with great success & I like how soft it is. I have not use the Sunline SX1 before & was wondering how it performs?
- Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Skeet Reese Rods???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1698
Skeet Reese Rods???
Dick's Sporting Goods is having a sale where you buy a Skeet Reese Rod & you get the reel free. For all of you that have these rods how do you like them? I've read that there have been a lot of breakage problems, has anyone else had these problems. Also does anyone know the warranty?
- Mon May 14, 2012 9:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Elite's Mystery Lake to be announced
- Replies: 3
- Views: 975
Re: Elite's Mystery Lake to be announced
Some mystery announcing that far in advance.
- Fri May 04, 2012 6:44 pm
- Forum: Electric Motors
- Topic: MotorGuide Power Gator Mount (24 Volt) New Price!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2806
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: A-Mart at Bull Shoals?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 456
A-Mart at Bull Shoals?
Anyone know what had A-Mart all worked up at the weigh in today?
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 3:16 Lure Company?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2249
3:16 Lure Company?
Do they make hard baits anymore? Everything they have on there website has sold out for quite awhile now.
- Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:09 pm
- Forum: Rods & Reels
- Topic: Quantum Cabo PT CBC31pts Left Hand Swimbait Reel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1058
Quantum Cabo PT CBC31pts Left Hand Swimbait Reel
In excellent working condition with a few minor scratches. $100.00 free shipping.
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Live Classic Weigh In?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1685
Re: Live Classic Weigh In?
Someone is going to post it up anyways since every bass fishing website will be covering it.
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Live Classic Weigh In?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1685
Live Classic Weigh In?
I don't see anything on the BASS website about a live on line weigh in. Does anyone know if they are going to have one?
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Iaconelli on Major League Fishing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1612
Re: Iaconelli on Major League Fishing
I like Ike & the man has skills but I could do without all of his NFL drama. Passion is one thing but acting the way he does knowing that cameras are on him just doesn't do it for me. I know he does a lot of great things for our up & coming youth & I commend he for that but I sure hope t...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher Video on TW Website?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1778
Re: Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher Video on TW Website?
[quote="backseatfishergirl"]Some background info - The "small lake" was private water on private land. When contacted DFG said there wasn't specifics on regulations for private water. The rig shown is to be sold in locations other than CA, so they weren't necessarily focusing on ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher Video on TW Website?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1778
Paycheck Baits Donkey Thrasher Video on TW Website?
At the bottom of the video it reads, "This week we're out with Paycheck Bait's Bub Tosh and TW's Jared Lintner on a small lake in the Central Valley. Bub doubles up on his Donkey Thrasher and Jared shows us some gear for throwing A-Rigs aka Umbrella Rigs". While watching the video they hav...
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
- Replies: 111
- Views: 17180
Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn
Nice going FLW. Finally an organization that got it right!
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:40 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
- Replies: 111
- Views: 17180
Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn
I just looked at the names on the petition & from what I see it has way to many anonymous signatures & I see very few top name pros from B.A.S.S., FLW, & even our top western pros haven't signed yet.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
- Replies: 111
- Views: 17180
Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn
I would love to be wrong but as it stands I 100% correct. If it were to ever change I would get back into fishing tournaments again.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
- Replies: 111
- Views: 17180
Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn
[quote="Jason Borofka"]Bottom line is we don't hunt deer with a machine gun so why fish tournaments with an a rig![/quote] No but you can with a semi-auto, Is that fair? If it's legal on the particular body of water why shouldn't it be legal to use in the tournament? If everyone can use it...
- Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: would like to get a 10' custom rod for surf perch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1524
Re: would like to get a 10' custom rod for surf perch
Go check light action steelhead rods. There are a lot of good options out there in casting & spinning rods in various lengths.
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