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by surfk9
Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Daiwa reels - Coastal still available
Replies: 9
Views: 1971

Re: Daiwa reels - Coastal still available

Plastic Man is the coastal still available??? thanks, michel
by surfk9
Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wrecked Brand New Boat. Windy Wednesday Nighter Ep14
Replies: 12
Views: 5255

Re: Wrecked Brand New Boat. Windy Wednesday Nighter Ep14

WOW!!!! Just watched this vid.....the Delta is Great system to fish, but there are definitely some CRAZIES out there...been fishing the Delta for thirty years have seen scary moments..Glad to to hear you & Pops are OK...fishing Gods were watching out for ya...justice will come for the Scum Bags....
by surfk9
Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CONTROL EXPERIMENT to help us solve the riddle of what makes trailers slow jig fall VIDEO
Replies: 2
Views: 4196

Re: CONTROL EXPERIMENT to help us solve the riddle of what makes trailers slow jig fall VIDEO

Great Science...will show US the the WAY....truer words have never been spoken....michel, Go Fish!!!
Thanks for the video , keep up the great work....
by surfk9
Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:37 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 1988 Champion with 150 Mercury
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Re: 1988 Champion with 150 Mercury

whats the length of your Champion??? thanks, michel
by surfk9
Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evening Session on the Delta
Replies: 6
Views: 1649

Re: Evening Session on the Delta

Always a pleasure to watch your videos...I used to do a 10 day house boat trip with buddies outta paradise , watching u fish at all hours of the day rekindles my memories of those daze...i was able to fish @ o'dark thirty in the mornin' and go out late at night....I'm envious of you...u must live cl...
by surfk9
Tue May 14, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Rods 4 sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1302

Re: Rods 4 sale

Which model is the Spiralite??? thanks
by surfk9
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass fishing Ca delta low tide opinions?
Replies: 11
Views: 3837

Re: Bass fishing Ca delta low tide opinions?

Iv'e been fishing the Delta going on thirty years...played all the scenarios...chase the tides,don't waste your time chasing tides, fish high tide, fish low tide...damn just "Go Fish"....about 15 years ago an Old Delta Rat gave me some sage advice...Just go fish,they Ain't Moving Far, up &...
by surfk9
Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:08 am
Forum: Soft Baits
Topic: WTB Zoom & Z-Man
Replies: 1
Views: 737

Re: WTB Zoom & Z-Man

Zoom baby brush hog in Okeechobee craw....saw these this morning on TW...might check it out....one of my favorite colors...michel...Go Fish!!!
by surfk9
Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:58 am
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: WTS Toxic Wake n Crank baby bass
Replies: 11
Views: 2527

Re: WTS Toxic Wake n Crank baby bass

I agree with Cranky One, to an extent, guess Swimlimits has all day to hang on the internet....but its part of the Game :evil: ...C puts in the work , you reap more benefit....sad commentary on today"s society...michel...Go Fish!!!!
by surfk9
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Color Change Matters
Replies: 9
Views: 2779

Re: Color Change Matters

way to change it up Caleb...color does matter on any given day @ The Delta...good job , nice video....michel...
Go Fish!!!
by surfk9
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: want to buy Calcutta 401TE
Replies: 1
Views: 420

want to buy Calcutta 401TE

Anyone have one they would part with??? let me know..thanks WB...michel
by surfk9
Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:05 am
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: want to buy Calcutta 401TE
Replies: 1
Views: 585

want to buy Calcutta 401TE

Anyone have one they would part with??? let me know..thanks WB...michel
by surfk9
Fri May 04, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: WTB Deps Realizer
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Re: WTB Deps Realizer

Gentlemen this is what I’m searching for ...thanks for looking... michel....
Go Fish !!!
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by surfk9
Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: WTB Deps Realizer
Replies: 1
Views: 831

WTB Deps Realizer

Hey Delta Rats I'm searching for Deps Realizer's.....preferably Blue gill pattern...let me know what know what ya got!
Thanks, Michel...Go Fish!!!
by surfk9
Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 15.19-Pound Largemouth
Replies: 12
Views: 5584

Re: 15.19-Pound Largemouth

congratulations on a "fish of a lifetime".....on 4lb line you deserve that fish in the boat!!!
so much for "Go Big or Go Home"...lol...
by surfk9
Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass ponds
Replies: 5
Views: 2266

Re: Bass ponds

Hey Bass 5851...similar to Larry Hemphill...in a time far far away I use to fish the gravel ponds around Oroville (circa 1973-75)...my cousin and I always caught fish...nothing huge but alot of fish with 3-4lb'ers a big one......of course I'm now 66 ...back in the daze i was in my early to mid 20's....
by surfk9
Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: WTB Beat-up, Hook Rashed Out Wood Topwaters
Replies: 0
Views: 716

WTB Beat-up, Hook Rashed Out Wood Topwaters

Looking to buy thrashed WOOD punkers, slammers, pats, def con ....thanks,michel

Anyone have thrashers they want to sell...let me know...
by surfk9
Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Original TroutGlider
Replies: 6
Views: 1497

Re: Original TroutGlider

Mark I ordered in the spring (march ?/) they eventually arrived about 6 weeks later...they are definitely not wood... glide is mediocre, at best.....DO NOT HIT THE DELTA RIP RAP WITH 'EM fins will be destroyed...that having been said one gets what one pays for...lol....my son saw them & suggeste...
by surfk9
Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dependable squarebill for ca delta?
Replies: 13
Views: 3997

Re: Dependable squarebill for ca delta?

As Nate said everyone has a "go to"....I credit Mark Lassagne with introducing me to the Speed Trap 17 years ago...to this day I've caught fish on most outings with the Delta Craw pattern....Go Fish!!! Thank you Mark...
by surfk9
Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta or Clear Lake lodging
Replies: 4
Views: 1357

Re: Delta or Clear Lake lodging

thanks Charles...the setup @ Bethel Island sounds interesting!!! B&W may be better for the travel restrictions not sure what will happen in 2 months...thanks again
by surfk9
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta or Clear Lake lodging
Replies: 4
Views: 1357

Delta or Clear Lake lodging

My buddies & I were planning our 35th year of house boating/fishing on The Delta when we received a SLAP of Reality... No house boats renting out of Paradise Point this year...due to varying reasons...apparently there aren't any others anymore...soooo now we're looking to rent property at either...
by surfk9
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: B&W launch
Replies: 7
Views: 2130

Re: B&W launch

thanks for the replies ....it's reassuring to hear this news...with delta closures I'm trying to find new areas to launch
thanks again guys for the replies...Michel
by surfk9
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: B&W launch
Replies: 7
Views: 2130

B&W launch

Have never launched from here...just curious as to the safety of leaving truck & trailer for the day...have heard mixed "rumors" of incidents involving safety issues...any help would be appreciated...thanks, Michel
by surfk9
Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta help!
Replies: 5
Views: 2200

Re: Delta help!

Zealand if you fish Sycamore & Hog give Beaver slough some effort...I've been fishing these three for the last 10 years..
Beaver is well worth the run up the Moke....good luck ...let us know how it went....Michel
by surfk9
Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Top 3 swimbaits?
Replies: 12
Views: 3369

Re: Your Top 3 swimbaits?

Black Dog Punker..Black Dog Slow Sink Gill ...3:16 Mission Fish (gill or trout)...
by surfk9
Thu Mar 09, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta fishing question...open area??
Replies: 1
Views: 889

Delta fishing question...open area??

Looking at the maps for closures it appears that areas east & north (from lets say Paradise Point ) are open...
am thinking of fishing Friday does anyone have any input??? Heading north up along Potato Slough towards Tower Park
to fish Scyamore ...thanks, Michel
by surfk9
Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: Deps Realizers
Replies: 0
Views: 724

Deps Realizers

Looking for Deps Realizers.... Anybody have any they may want to part with??
Thanks, michel
by surfk9
Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger butt/bicycle seat
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Ranger butt/bicycle seat

Not sure what color scheme your'e looking for...in the classified misc. section there is a listing for a ranger pedestal & fold up...michel
by surfk9
Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

Re: Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?

Thanks for the video Ceaser....great looking baits....good to see another NorCal local making baits...Go Fish!!!
by surfk9
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Re: Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries

Thanks for the advice gentleman...went with interstate's...couldn't fit group 27's squished for room...see how they perform ... if need be be on the next go around i'll opt for the squished scenario :lol:
by surfk9
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No more puddles on boat cover
Replies: 3
Views: 1602

Re: No more puddles on boat cover

My sons built me a frame of PVC about 10 years ago for my boat cover...worked like a champ...just like yours does!!
by surfk9
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melted lures!!??
Replies: 13
Views: 5052

Re: Melted lures!!??

Fished the Delta today ...caught four 2-21/2 lb'ers on my cracked/expanded delta craw color LC square bill...
Just Go Fish...LOL...it looks slightly off but still swims correctly & produces!!!! :lol: :lol:
by surfk9
Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melted lures!!??
Replies: 13
Views: 5052

Re: Melted lures!!??

The lures in my plastic box were probably in contact with solid wood or PVC made baits (my own designs) i left them on the deck not thinking the heat generated inside the boxes would cause the lures to do THIS...on my G2 crackers they split along the seam as well as on my savage gear s waver...again...
by surfk9
Wed Nov 09, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Melted lures!!??
Replies: 13
Views: 5052

Re: Melted lures!!??

Yes I've had it happen (over the last two years) with a great many different brand plastic's....Lucky Craft, Heddon,rat-l-traps, black dog...don't think in matters brand....it's being conscious of where your plastic container is laying..mine have been on the deck in 85-100 degree daze...remedy is ea...
by surfk9
Wed Nov 09, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Re: Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries

sorry about that... left that info out...yes i'm on a 12/24 system...
by surfk9
Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Deep Cycle Trolling Batteries

Hey Delta Rats..I'v got a Ranger 375V (only had it a year or so) running a Motorguide 71lbs thrust motor...it currently has
napa 685/550 crank power...i mainly fish the Delta so i understand i need power for tide & wind...should i up the crank power or are these ample??? thanks
by surfk9
Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Luis Reservoir Striper Fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 3832

Re: San Luis Reservoir Striper Fishing

Mark I've fished the the Forebay & "The Big Lake" (San Luis Reservoir ) for the last 35-40 years...the Forebay has one launch....The Big Lake has a launch @ Basalt Area, launch @ Dinosaur Point....Dinosaur will have various launch locations depending on water level...main launch @ Dino...
by surfk9
Thu Jul 21, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Night fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Re: Delta Night fishing

Kentuck it depends where you fish & are you comfortable getting there & back @ night...that being said I fish Beaver Slough & Moke until dark thirty....outta wimpys or new hope...nice fish to be had..good luck!! this time of year TOPWATER!!!! Buzzers,lunker punkers whopper plopper frogs
by surfk9
Mon May 30, 2016 6:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: North Delta...Beaver Hog Sycamore Sloughs
Replies: 1
Views: 1373

North Delta...Beaver Hog Sycamore Sloughs

Our group is departing for our 34th year on the Delta...we'll be anchored off Beaver Slough fishing primarily the three sloughs north of Tower Park...with the forecast for triple digit temps this week just wondering about fishing suggestions for the north delta...I know HOT HOT HOT...other than that...
by surfk9
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for some good shore spots on delta
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

Re: Looking for some good shore spots on delta

You might try Beaver Slough...you can access it off of Blossom Road which crosses the slough...to get to blossom I believe you get to it off West Peltier Road from I-5....I see quite a few shore anglers over the years...keep in mind I'm in a boat...google the area to see the roads...Good Luck
by surfk9
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buzz baits on the Delta
Replies: 7
Views: 2253

Re: Buzz baits on the Delta

Hey Stubbs..I agree with everything before me...Buzz Baits are a great lure (irregardless of the brands...I make my own)they're an exciting bait to have in your arsenal....But be forewarned ..they are addictive!!! I began throwing buzzers in the early 80's...first buzz bait i threw was the "Lun...
by surfk9
Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swim bait reel
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

Re: swim bait reel

Thanks for the replies gentlemen...WRB hadn't thought about the crucial weight recommendations...just like the rod..guess that will have to factor into the new setup...looks like i'll be seriously contemplating the curado...more in my price range...also will have to get a digital scale to weigh my s...
by surfk9
Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swim bait reel
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

swim bait reel

will be getting a new swim bait setup....my current set up is a shimano crucial with shimano cardiff reel...i've begun throwing bigger swim baits (8 inches & bigger....weights vary 5-10 oz ??)...any suggestions for a reel...think i will probably stay with the crucial rod..but would like a differ...
by surfk9
Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Hey Kick Boaters
Replies: 3
Views: 2880

Hey Kick Boaters

Hey Kick boaters I'd like to buy my son some waders to wear while fishing from his belly boat....he's never used waders only his wet suit...should i be looking for neoprene or something more like conventional waders "rubberized" he says he would like some with boots (with thinsulate)...any...
by surfk9
Wed Nov 11, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Info/Reports
Replies: 7
Views: 1828

Re: Lake Info/Reports

I agree with Stratos 278 the current format is seriously lacking!!!! Not sure as to why it was changed...let's go retro...bring it back old-school.... :lol:
by surfk9
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hyacinth clogged launches
Replies: 7
Views: 2236

Hyacinth clogged launches

Haven't had the opportunity to fish lately....curious as to the condition at Paradise Point...is it clogged?? what about the immediate surrounding sloughs...any issues?? thanks for any info guys...Surfk9
by surfk9
Sun Oct 25, 2015 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?
Replies: 5
Views: 2431

Re: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?

cooch finally got around to attempting your suggestion....took a few liberties with other pics i found on the world wide web....medium fast sinker 5 inch body six inch with tail...hopefully the Big Girls will like it...thanks for the suggestion
by surfk9
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: Original Vixens in trout color
Replies: 6
Views: 1660

Re: Original Vixens in trout color

Personally I agree with Andy....$126 for a $20 lure is a bit much ...I would rather think the person the bought them is either a SERIOUS COLLECTOR of original vixens or is maybe the fish jester.... those lures are good...I own some but they're no that Good!!! But .....I'm not buying...if i were sell...
by surfk9
Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?
Replies: 5
Views: 2431

Re: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?

Cooch thanks for the suggestion & photo will give it a try on my next lure!! I finished two this past week.... One is the three piece swim bait 7 inches in length ... My version of a Delta Split-tail.... It's a medium fast sinker. The other is a 5 inch blue gill glider
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by surfk9
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?
Replies: 5
Views: 2431

Re: Favorite Swim Bait / Crankbait Pattern for Delta?

Thanks for the reply Ash....was hoping someone would respond...will be making a decision in the next day or two...here's pic of a of a three piece "gill" i did a few months back...Go Fish!!