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Larry Hemphill

Wow, made it to the last comment and you spoiled it Mike. Do you wonder why folks are afraid to post an idea? You are part of the reason many don't use the forum much. Where was Larry part of the post - had nothing to do with me. Guess you never noticed my ad that is on 5 lake pages - I better talk ...

Larry Hemphill

I have suggested to sTony and Gator that we might limit the fishing photo page to 2 photos max - at one time. Or, have 12 photos instead of 8. No, I didn't get bumped, but others did. We all like a moment in the sun for ourselves, clients, friends, and family. This idea is not directed to anyone bec...

Larry Hemphill

I don't know exactly - probably 35 10'at night - the rest day 10's. I know I have 7 over 12lbs at night and 1 during the day.

Larry Hemphill

I love telling my clients that they well be getting very cold when the moon sets!! I am used to having Clear Lake to myself at night in the winter - no crowds please! I remember seeing the first bass boat fishing at night in November about 15 years ago. Up until then, I thought I was the only crazy ...

Larry Hemphill

I love telling my clients that they well be getting very cold when the moon sets!! I am used to having Clear Lake to myself at night in the winter - no crowds please! I remember seeing the first bass boat fishing at night in November about 15 years ago. Up until then, I thought I was the only crazy ...

Larry Hemphill

Make sure you are dressed properly - it is supposed to be very cold in the morning!

Larry Hemphill

LNKR LAR - a father's day gift from the family many years ago!

Larry Hemphill

The spoon bite was awesome at Berryessa last week - 40 to 55 feet. Clients and I only used DUH! spoons - black shad in the 3/4 oz size. Morning Dawn worked too. I experimented with the 1 3/4 oz size but the bass wouldn't take it. I used to use the "crippled herring" spoon in white, but aft...

Larry Hemphill

I have written for Inside Line nearly from the beginning. Sad to see the print edition go, but whatever they have planned - it should be just fine!

Larry Hemphill

Wow! That is a great bass - especially for the late summer period! Congrats!!

Larry Hemphill

Though I haven't seen the new Z520, I like the openness in the console area. As a guide, I think I would miss the area in the back for a second or third client to fish from - "their space". Also a child often wants to fish with dad and there is room for both. I wonder if the 2 huge locker ...

Larry Hemphill

I think I discussed this before when this subject came up. When we have this kind of summer - which is rare - you just need to look north!! The number of weather fronts that hit the Pacific Northwest basically determine the kind of summer weather we have. This summer the tail end of many fronts up n...

Larry Hemphill

I don't know what type of lake you are fishing, but, if you don't have an experienced night guy with you - two rules. Don't fish areas that you are NOT familiar with, and - be aware of the wind forcast if it is a big lake. That could cause BIG problems!! All the light info from previous posters is e...

Larry Hemphill

Big bass will hit topwater if conditions are good. Just remember to get a good hookset but don't put too much pressure on a big topwater bass. The more pressure, the more likely she is to jump - and that is often the end of a of possible topwater trophy!

Larry Hemphill

This is very sad news - he was really a great writer with passion for the sport.

Larry Hemphill

Fishing should be ok. Usually a summer cold front will cause the size of the bass to suffer - lots of smaller ones while the bigger ones are reluctant to feed. See my last report. The larger bass at Clear Lake love the heat!!

Larry Hemphill

Generally I use single tail Yamamoto grubs - 5 and 6 inch - during spring and low light conditions - dawn, dusk, cloudy, and night. Also in dingy water. Broad daylight, especially if the water is very clear, I will go to a double tail because the visual image is as important and the water displaceme...

Larry Hemphill

Yes Bob - for you I CAN control the weather - I guarantee wind for your trip!!!!!

Larry Hemphill

I just included a little info on the wind on my latest Clear Lake report section (tips). We are having one the the coolest summers in recent memory. What causes coolness? Delta breezes - cool air off the ocean that is delivered to us on a truck called "wind". Lots of storm fronts in the Pa...

Larry Hemphill

In the moonlight and if water is clear, try black/chartreuse worms. Dip a 10" black Power worm in chartreuse dye! If fishing the dark of the moon go with bulky baits that move a lot of water - brush hogs, etc. Spinnerbaits and big crankbaits are excellent in the dark of the moon. You are going ...

Larry Hemphill

If you leave a lake with live bass in a livewell or container and you get stopped by a ranger or warden - I hope you can run fast!!! It is absolutely illegal to transport live bass and DFG fines are steep!

Larry Hemphill

Not much heat this spring and summer so not much algae bloom. Some parts of the lower lake and Rattlesnake area had some pretty good color but most areas have two to four foot visability. There is no real heat spell predicted for next week either. Amazing!

Larry Hemphill

Go Kent - I love it!!! Jim and I grew up together as him mom and my mon went to Alameda High School together. We were roommates at San Jose State University for a year. I caught my first bass in '62 (topwater at Berryessa) fishing with him - he is the one who gave me the bass bug! I believe Jim had ...

Larry Hemphill

There are too many good ones to list. Some of my standards:

214,221,222,237,240 (summer),297,301 (my favorite),330,912,921

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Larry Hemphill

My wife and I visited friends in San Jose a week or so ago and they were kind enough to take me back to my bass fishing roots - a tour including Calero, Chesbro (my early workshop 1970-75), Anderson, and my favorite - Coyote!! Wow, what memories! My 5 biggest bass in 1974 weighed 33 1/2 lbs - a 6-3 ...

Larry Hemphill

Thanks for thaking the time to compliment Bob! I'm sure he was as excited as you folks were!!

Larry Hemphill

I'll second what Cooch said!! I have know Dave since 1973! We fished Coyote Res together in 1974 and I fished an "original" Western Bass tournament with him the same year at New Hogan. They paid down to 3rd (can you imagine?) and we came in 4th, ugh!! He was great with a jig then too! Get ...

Larry Hemphill

I don't know you except for your postings. Do you think sometimes before you post? Pardee is an ounce or two away from a possible state record (smallmouth). Clear Lake and the delta will never see a state largemouth record because they are in northern Calif. They are some of the best largemouth fish...

Larry Hemphill

I just go with the numbers! #301 is probably my favorite, especially when the water gets a bit dingy. If it gets quite dingy, #222 is excellent. As my previous report said, #221 worked great and is a color you can use all year. As the summer begins, don't forget about #240. The bass love it! As dark...

Larry Hemphill

Congrats - big bass sometimes happen to the best of us! They will come in bunches now - at least that's what they told me - and they did!! Congrats again - I still remember my first "8" - April Fool's Day, 1980, at Lake Amador! The fish felt like a fool, not me!!!

Larry Hemphill

If you hear the words "delta breeze" or cooling trend" from late March to the end of Sept - that means summer fog pattern is here and ocean wind brings in the fog. You can be assured that the main body of Berryessa will be rough and Clear Lake even worse. I am not a delta expert but I...

Larry Hemphill

But part of the fun is seeing the line JUMP in the black light! Clients love it. I still remember the first bass I caught using a black light - in fact my first night tournament (Oroville). I'll never forget it and have been hooked for life! I agree Cooch that the fluorocarbon lines will work very w...

Larry Hemphill

A jig rod needs backbone. How much depends on the season and where you are fishing. I suppose a day or night trip would matter too. I really prefer a 7 ft rod no matter what brand or action. Fishing G. Loomis as I do, I always use the 843 for daytime at lakes like Berryessa, Oroville, Pardee, Almano...

Larry Hemphill

I couldn't agree with you more! It just seems lately it has been a little difficult to stay on the subject. I look forward to reading other opinions and reports as much as everyone. I have learned a lot here!!!! I was just disappointed that the Oroville thread broke down so quickly. We have the free...

Larry Hemphill

I used different flourscent mono lines up to 20 lb test and have been broken off with everything! That happened years ago at night in Nov, Dec, and Jan - three monsters in three months. That was the end of mono at night! After six or seven years of fishing Berkley's 30# test "flame green" ...

Larry Hemphill

The summer bite at Clear Lake has been fantastic the past few years. Very early in the morning I like topwater, buzzbaits, and the Berkley 10" black power worm. The quality bass love the big Power worm. Another good summer bait is the Yamamoto Kreature bait, 5". Color #301 is my favorite c...

Larry Hemphill

I only use Gami #4 and 2 for my clients and they don't miss many fish at all. They are sometimes a little slow in realizing they have a bite and that may be a good thing. At Clear Lake we use #1, 1/0, and 2/0 for bigger baits. The 5 " Robo zipper worm is an excellent bait to drop-shot there, bu...

Larry Hemphill

I was interested to read the responses concerning a posters honest question about largemouth amd smallmouth at Lake Oroville. Having fished there since 1975, I was interested and thought I might add something. But as usual, the thread breaks down to idle chatter and is a waste of time to read. I sur...

Larry Hemphill

People often talk about the younger generation with all the money and material items they posses - or their parents do. I have been really shocked to see and hear things that one would have never seen a decade or two ago around launch ramps - Markey Cove is not the only one. It is usually only on Ma...

Larry Hemphill

I just wanted to publicly thank Vince for inviting me to speak at the pre-tourney gathering at Konocti Resort Fri evening, along with Jimmy Reese, Mark Crutcher, and Jerry Tilton. I give a lot of seminars, but not not always with others of such high esteem! It was really fun and I hope I said someth...

Larry Hemphill

Remember that water temp has a lot to do with keeping bass in a livewell for awhile at Clear Lake. Occasionally it is ok to keep some in the well for a group photo if the water temp is no higher than 68-70 degrees. They don't need as much oxygen in cool water. After it gets warmer, take a pic of a b...

Larry Hemphill

I feel the best overall night bait for all seasons is the 7" black Berkely Power worm. It catches all sizes of bass - including smallies and spots. That is important when night fishing Berryessa and Oroville. I have caught largemouth over 9 lbs at night at Berryessa on 7" Power worms. At t...

Larry Hemphill

I had never caught a smallie at Clear Lake until a guided trip in April of 2001. I caught a 3 lb 13 oz smallie with another chasing her to the boat. Withing the hour one of the clients caught a 3-1 and 3-3 - everyone on jigs! Three in one hour - amazing!!! They to were in the Rattlesnake arm. Last s...

Larry Hemphill

I'm not a real technical guy, but getting my Evinrude 225HO two stroke was a stroke of genius. Actually most of the encouragement came from Gary Dobyns and NaCL and I am most grateful. Nothing against Mercs - they did well for me. This engine is simply amazing. I am not kidding - over half of my cli...

Larry Hemphill

The spawn is all but over at Amador. It warms quickly and the spawn is usually early.

Larry Hemphill

I will email your photo to my friend who was the lake manager in the 70's and was responsible for the first plantings of Florida's in Lake Chabot. Congrats again!!

Larry Hemphill

Trying to keep up with my 6 incher from a week ago?

Larry Hemphill

I have never heard of a carp called a "crap" before, but I love it!!!!

Larry Hemphill

Pat is right - less rain, less debris and - the lake is not full - that makes a big difference. Just be on the lookout during low light - early morning and dusk. Good luck!!

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