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- Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Lake Closures March 29 Including Melones
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3881
Sorry - I forget the restroom problem.
Not sure if the floating restrooms would be open.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Lake Closures March 29 Including Melones
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3881
Liability!
What is the problem if one drove their own boat, alone in the vehicle, paid their fee to the "orange ranger deposit station or other collection box, launched, fished, took out, and drove home. Probably only seeing a few, cold, bass fishermen from a distance. One can just shout to another angler...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1580
My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
I was reading my latest issue of Bassmaste (Mar 2020) and as always, went to the photo pages first. And again, a smile came to my face as I looked at the photos comparing the "in your face" 11-8 (#1) from Jason, to the "distant" 10-10 (#9) from Zach. Those bass are only 14 oz apa...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update lake now closed March 26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2037
Sorry - it is 2 am!
My second post should have gone with the previous one!!
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:00 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update lake now closed March 26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2037
New world!!
Remember - this is now the "modern world!" The new modern word - certainly in this state - is "lawsuit!" Many regulations are very strict now in public areas. Much more than in the past. Why? Farmers and other pond or small lake owners would sometimes let folks in on their proper...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Yamamoto Bait ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2305
Ditto for Dobyns!!
That was a great bait on big bass lakes like Clear Lake and Amador. Large bass feed on BULK1 They like bigger meals such as a trout, if available. One of the best night baits I have ever used for trophy bass. If you are fishing low light conditions or at night, you need a large bait to attract their...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar warning
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1037
Bullards Bar warning
I have made this caution before about Bullards Bar and very cold weather. If you are going Monday or Tuesday early morning, take both ramp approaches slowly, especially Dark Day. if you lose traction with your bass boat behind you on possible slick ice, it's a long way down. Take it slow. Remember i...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1256
Should back off
If the colder weather does arrive (heavy snow in the Sierra today), they probably will back off the shore. They usually do during an early spring cold front.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1256
Similiar experience at Collins Lake
After I re-read my post, I remembered a similar situation at Collins Lake - but in late February. Again - east shore where surface temp in mid-Feb went from 50 to 57 by late afternoon. A 9 lb largemouth was looking for a quick bite and my red craw crankbait was the meal she was looking for. I believ...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1256
Re: Camp far west
I was never a big fan of the lake but have fished it many times in years past I always found that the east side (afternoon sun) of the upper north/south arms would attract lots of early season bass Needs the afternoon sun rays I remember a great sunny, warm afternoon in early March with early water ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger or Nitro
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12077
Re: Ranger or Nitro
I would have to agree with Dave. I know - I have sold many Rangers as they wanted me to upgrade often. When I was guiding, folks were besides themselves to finally ride in a "Ranger!" Once a great name - always a great name - and that is important!! Just a thought - when I put my last Rang...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15 Pounder New Lake Record Pending
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2278
Sorry!
That photo didn't need a comment from me. It was a great photo. As I said, sometimes too much nice background can take away from the amazement and appreciation of a true fish of a lifetime. I want to count the scales of the fish. I hope not!!
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15 Pounder New Lake Record Pending
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2278
Suggestion
Just a suggestion on a photo like that. The subjects are the FISH and the ANGLER, not the background. The background was very nice and adds to the photo, but the background is not the reason for the photo. Get that angler smile closer. And hold the belly (of the bass!) out a bit. One wants to apprec...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Pardee
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1969
Largemouth!
Haven't kept up with Pardee in the last 2 years, but remember, there are some big largemouth in there as well.
My biggest largemouth there about 7-8 years ago was a bit over 9 lbs
My biggest largemouth there about 7-8 years ago was a bit over 9 lbs
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:33 am
- Forum: Political
- Topic: The Feds are coming to northern ca.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4255
Back to draining Anderson
If I still lived in San Jose (moved to Yuba City in the late "70's). I guess I would have feelings about draining Anderson. I always preferred fishing Coyote and Chesbro (forgot how to spell it!) Big bass in those days!! Always sad that Coyote peaked for big bass (up to 15 lbs I heard) after I ...
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar or Clear Lake
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2254
Pat is right
If we have the wind predicted for Sun-Mon, Bullards can be difficult to fish.
Coves are more open at Bullards and not many fish there yet.
It is basically an open water lake and getting out of the wind can be difficult.
I know - many years experience being blown around!!!
Coves are more open at Bullards and not many fish there yet.
It is basically an open water lake and getting out of the wind can be difficult.
I know - many years experience being blown around!!!
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Winter Bass Fishing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1790
Winter Bass Fishing
I know I have said this before on the forum, but thot I would post a reminder since the recent reports have indicated very slow fishing. Remember: The sun may feel a bit warm on your back in the Jan months It is however doing nothing to warm the water. The sun's rays are too horizontal to penetrate ...
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tweener PB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1783
Gorgeous Bass!!!
I liked your bottom photo. In my opinion, and that of many others, a huge bass like that needs the support of both hands, meaning a left to right photo. Just remember to hold the belly out a bit toward the camera. You want to see the "whole" girth of a monster like that!! I have been told ...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: American White Pelicans on Clear Lake, California VIDEO
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1895
Scary at night!
When I used to do a lot of winter night fishing at Clear Lake, those birds looked HUGE in the front running light! If you didn't go too fast, they would move very quickly out of the way. Never sure if they were asleep or awake, but they always got out of the way in time. Sometimes they would leave a...
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Pleasure cove cabins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1552
Re: Pleasure cove cabins
I gave a seminar this spring to a group of out-of-state anglers who were going to fish for a few days. I had never been up to the Markley Cove cabins, where they were staying. I thought they were pretty nice!
Larry Hemphill
Larry Hemphill
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: McClure Rip Off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1713
Good Memories
I fished my first ever tournament at McClure with the San Jose bass club, many years ago. I've only been on the lake twice, but I just loved it for some reason. Probably amazing structure areas. I love all the foothill lakes in that area - fished them a lot in my San Jose years. Amador and Pardee ar...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2903
And another comment.......
Not sure I would get in the boat with that character....LOL!!!
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2903
Re: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
I agree - your reports are excellent and seem to be honest! Giving readers choices of baits to use at different depths are very helpful. Keep up the good work!!
Larry Hemphill
Larry Hemphill
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:33 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 21.92lbs Dominates Pasote & Berryessa Bass Tournaments
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1303
Re: 21.92lbs Dominates Pasote & Berryessa Bass Tournaments
Nice to see both anglers hold their big bass with both hands. They will thank you for that (somehow!)
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tow Vehicle: Diesel Vs. Regular Gas
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5383
Re: Tow Vehicle: Diesel Vs. Regular Gas
I just have to agree about the Ford 150. Never thot a "6" could tow like that and be so quiet (for a truck). When one has neighbors a few feet away - sleeping - and my truck starts or backs in the boat - you want to put a blanket over the hood - or something. We usually don't leave our hom...
Some thoughts
There really isn't an answer to that question. A "secret" spot is usually only good for a certain time of year. In other words, a good secret spot might only be worth the "secret" during the spring, or fall. I have many, many so called "secret spots"....when Lake Berrye...
- Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fall Transition overnight...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1263
Not sure about that.
If there is a 25 degree air temp drop in a 36 to 48 hour period - there WILL be a change in the bite - probably not for the best! Water temp will drop a little, but something will be different. it will change the baitfish too. It is often referred to as a "summer cold front." That would no...
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Berryessa - too high for mid-Sept?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1527
Re: Berryessa - too high for mid-Sept?
That's easy to answer - the fish are closer together when the water is low - LOL! Seriously - when the water is high, there is a lot of shallow cover like brush, weedlines, shallow rock, etc. Bass can do a lot of ambush feeding from the protection of shallow cover. As summer leads into fall, the bai...
- Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Berryessa - too high for mid-Sept?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1527
Berryessa - too high for mid-Sept?
One of the things I love about Berryesssa is the basic steady water levels. The elevation usually doesn't change quickly, just the usual, slow drop in the summer and fall. I checked out the level closely yesterday and it seemed to me that it was a bit high for mid-Sept. Just wonderin'....
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2048
Big spots!
I have seen where both record spots were caught - Nick's 11 1/4 and my client, Clara Ricabal, with the 7-2 female record spot this spring. She caught hers with me in February, probably as shallow as the big ones get - about 15 feet deep, on a warm afternoon. She caught another at 4 + pounds and I ca...
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Results - Amador night tourney?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 614
Results - Amador night tourney?
Does anyone know about the results of the Amador all-nighter tournament?
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Fishing Report 7/14/19
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2673
i remember those conditions!
The lake went through those conditions about 20 years or so ago with very high water. In the Oaks arm one could see the bottom of dock pilings in at least 7 or 8 feet of water. Saw stuff we never saw before. Only lasted about a week. I wanted to check out every dock on the lake for sub-structure (ro...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:53 pm
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: Shasta Lady of the Night
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3199
Night??
Who would do that? You could get lost out there at night!! With a bass like that - who cares! Congrats!! They look bigger at night, don't they?
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake almanor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 962
Re: Lake almanor
No I have not. Sure have heard a lot about it thru the years! Too many lakes in California - but a good problem!
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake almanor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 962
Re: Lake almanor
Almanor is a beautiful lake - and worth the trip!! It is a bit out of the way, so it is rare to have a big crowd. August is probably the busy month. But those folks don't get up early, so the bite is usually good until 9 or 10 am. There are shadows on the east shore for several hours in the morning....
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fished Clearlake for the first time.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2899
One more comment!
You nailed the big question - how are the other boats doing?? Actually the boats don't do anything, but the anglers do! THAT is the big question on every trip when you see other bass boats nearby. Tournament fishing or guiding - no difference in the question - I WONDER HOW MANY THEY GOT?????? Your m...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fished Clearlake for the first time.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2899
Re: Fished Clearlake for the first time.
Wow! This is the first essay I have ever read on the reports section. As a former teacher I would say you write very well! I will usually make a comment on a post, as others will, about a subject brought up on the forum. You went a lot further on your post - well done! It sounds like you fished the ...
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Caught a lake Mclure Giant Largemouth.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8752
Thrashing? That's my point.
I finished a response to you, but it was too long! You are right - the bigger they are the more they thrash and wiggle with force.. One might think that if the bass was supported in two areas - front and back - the weight of the trophy would be more evenly divided over its body length. If one is str...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Caught a lake Mclure Giant Largemouth.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8752
Note to Steve
I do know what I am talking about. Have discussed this with Fish and Wildlife experts. I was talking trophy size fish such as the one in the photo. You are certainly correct about holding the bass with his upper body bent at a 45 degree angle. Not good. One should hold the trophy somewhat horizontal...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Caught a lake Mclure Giant Largemouth.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8752
You now have a problem!!
Congrats on a wonderful bass! Maybe your first trophy bass? I think you will have many years ahead to catch many more monsters. So I might suggest holding you future big ones with both hands - horizontal. One hand on the mouth and one hand in from of the tail. Tournament folks all hold the fish in t...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake - watch your backside!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1395
Clear Lake - watch your backside!!
If you have interest, read my fishing report about Clear Lake, posted 4:30 pm Wed. Another crazy pleasure boater at Clear Lake - close call for us.
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Final Standings?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1332
Re: Final Standings?
Thank you, guys! I'll learn to be patient someday!
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Final Standings?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1332
Final Standings?
I don't tournament fish but do have a lot of friends and clients who do. I always look for the final results in a 3 day tournament. Can't find them for WWBT Sunday finals. Seems often I see the results promptly for day 1 and 2, but never for the final day. Could someone help me? Are they just not po...
- Fri May 03, 2019 5:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tweener from the Delta and... Guess Who Caught it
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3229
Re: Tweener from the Delta and... Guess Who Caught it
Great to see you win the battle with that bass! I guess the thrill never goes away when you catch a bass like that!
Still remember the evening when you and Frank gave a seminar to our San Jose club in the mid-70's!
Still remember the evening when you and Frank gave a seminar to our San Jose club in the mid-70's!
- Fri May 03, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Slight correction on WON report BULLARDS BAR
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1999
Slight correction on WON report BULLARDS BAR
I am a big fan of Billy Driessen's weekly reports for Western Outdoor News. He did a nice report about my Bullards Bar guide trip with Clara Ricabal about 3 weeks ago. She was a star, catching a 7 lb 2 oz spotted bass during her first 3 hours ever on the lake!! Yea, we all do that! Billy, in a perfe...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:17 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 22.60 to Lead the WWBT Surprise Ford Open | Day 1 Results Posted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1605
Where was the tournament?
What if a dumb non-tournament fisherman wondered where this tournament was held? This fellow wonders why everything is covered about the tournament except "Where" was it held??
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:13 pm
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: $73,000 to Kayak Bass Fishing Champion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1123
WOW!
Now that's a report!! I'm impressed - except with the "inches" thing. Have to think that through!! Be careful in the 5 mph zone. Don't want a ticket during the tournament! I'm seeing more and more of you folks on the water. A new definition of the stealth approach to an area. How do your l...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4192
Re: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro
I, too, have been using regular P-Line fluorocarbon for years now. Mostly 6 lb test which does fine on smaller spinning reels. Never seems to break. Maybe our bass are too small!!
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5089
Re: Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming
I have been throwing the 3.8 Keitech swimbait a lot recently, and have had very good results. Even hooked a big fish at Berryessa (assume it was a bass, but lost her). I just wish the head was a little stronger. It is usually one and done!
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 11 pound bass @ Clear Lake
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2854
Re: 11 pound bass @ Clear Lake
My congrats also!! Not as many of those toads over 10 lbs as there used to be. A 10+ is very special these days!! I have seen what you could do when another angler in my boat landing bass after bass with one arm (not an 11 pounder!!). I took him out during one of the old BBAC tournaments, many years...
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