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by basstrophy
Mon May 29, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Anthony Garcia wins CaBass Nation TOC at Almanor
Replies: 0
Views: 631

Anthony Garcia wins CaBass Nation TOC at Almanor

IMG_0077.jpeg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ CaBass Nation had their tournament of champions (TOC) at Lake Almanor. The weather was perfect for some smallmouth fishing, the air temperature was a beautiful 60 to 80 degrees and the wa...
by basstrophy
Mon May 15, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Leppke wins SCKA at EL Capitan
Replies: 0
Views: 790

Leppke wins SCKA at EL Capitan

IMG_0362 c.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com El Capitan water level was dropping due to the pressure on the dam. Authorities are worried that the dam can’t hold the pressure of the water so they are dropping the water level to lesson the...
by basstrophy
Sun May 14, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Anthony Garcia wins ABA at Lake Perris
Replies: 0
Views: 645

Anthony Garcia wins ABA at Lake Perris

IMG_9251.jpeg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Lake Perris was almost at full pool for the first time in many years. The weather was perfect for the spring time with the fish in all three stages of the spawn. The lake had small willow tree...
by basstrophy
Sun May 14, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Yenhoua Yang wins Yak-A-Bass at Lake Tulloch
Replies: 0
Views: 953

Yenhoua Yang wins Yak-A-Bass at Lake Tulloch

IMG_4541.jpeg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Lake Tulloch can be considered the jewel of Motherlode Lakes not only because of the beautiful scenery but also because of the quality and quantities of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and th...
by basstrophy
Mon May 08, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: David Morris wins Slay Nation at Eastman Lake
Replies: 0
Views: 723

David Morris wins Slay Nation at Eastman Lake

IMG_20230420_173126.jpg Lake Eastman was perfect for the big fish to show and that they did with two fish over 23”. The weather was warm, reaching the mid 70’s and the water temperature peaked around the mid 60’s. The wind was calm early and then reached 15 miles per hour later in the day. Once the...
by basstrophy
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Rachel Uribe Wins SCKA at San Vicente
Replies: 0
Views: 988

Rachel Uribe Wins SCKA at San Vicente

20230415_165957 (1).jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ San Vicente was fishing great for the SoCal Kayak Anglers with many limits submitted to the TourneyX leader board. The weather was perfect for warm spring conditions with the water t...
by basstrophy
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Anthony Garcia dominates Native's Big Bass No Limit Tournament
Replies: 0
Views: 578

Anthony Garcia dominates Native's Big Bass No Limit Tournament

IMG_9372.jpeg IMG_9580.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ The Big Bass No Limit Tournament by Native Watercraft was held at New Melones Lake. This was the largest kayak tournament in California’s history. This event had 182 kayak anglers...
by basstrophy
Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Obedie Williams wins CaBass Nation at the Delta
Replies: 1
Views: 1404

Obedie Williams wins CaBass Nation at the Delta

IMG_1075.JPG http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ The weather was setting up for the pre-spawn and spawn, warming nights and warming days but the wind was relentless and blistering cold. The wind is a huge factor when competing out of a kayak....
by basstrophy
Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Damian Thao wins Central Valley Kayak Fishing at Lake Eastman
Replies: 0
Views: 724

Damian Thao wins Central Valley Kayak Fishing at Lake Eastman

G0020055.JPG http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Lake Eastman was at full pool for the first time in many years. The willows, brush and the many native ground cover had years of growth and are now covered with water. The perfect conditions fo...
by basstrophy
Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Griffith Garrabrant wins Wild West Kayak Series at the Delta
Replies: 0
Views: 512

Griffith Garrabrant wins Wild West Kayak Series at the Delta

Griffith Garrabrant wins Wild West Kayak Series at the Delta.jpg The Wild West Kayak Bass Series concluded their year at the Delta. The California Delta had been stingy with recent tournaments catches. The high water with cold run off has placed the Delta 4 to 6 weeks behind normal seasonal pattern...
by basstrophy
Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Bryce Gibbs Wins Day 2 KBF on Lake Havasu
Replies: 0
Views: 834

Bryce Gibbs Wins Day 2 KBF on Lake Havasu

20230326_130356.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Bryce Gibbs won the KBF Havasu day 2 with 94.25”. He found fish in a number of areas. These areas contained tulles, rock and points. He focused on the largemouth first and then in the af...
by basstrophy
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Anthony Garcia Wins KBF Havasu Day 1
Replies: 0
Views: 486

Anthony Garcia Wins KBF Havasu Day 1

ants garcia havasu.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Saturday, the weather was in the mid 60’s and the sun’s rays were intense, the water temperature ranged from 56 in the morning to 65 degrees in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the wi...
by basstrophy
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Phillips and Manterola Win Clear Lake with 32.06 pounds
Replies: 0
Views: 1211

Phillips and Manterola Win Clear Lake with 32.06 pounds

new.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Save-A-Warrior had a bass tournament at Clear Lake on April 1st, 2023. Nathan Phillips and Ty Manterola from the Simpson College team won with a massive bag that weighed 32.06 pounds. Clear Lake has...
by basstrophy
Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Rus Snyders Wins the Bassmaster Kayak Classic
Replies: 1
Views: 673

Rus Snyders Wins the Bassmaster Kayak Classic

IMG_7353 (1).jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ The Kayak Bassmaster Classic took place at Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee. The water level was a record low 6 to 8 feet below normal low pool. 132 anglers experienced extreme conditions, con...
by basstrophy
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Kong Yang Wins Millerton Lake
Replies: 0
Views: 739

Kong Yang Wins Millerton Lake

image1 (7) (1).jpeg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ The weather was typical for the 2023 season, windy and cold with the water temperatures ranging from 50 to 53 degrees, the air temperature was pushing high 30’s to low 50’s. The wind was...
by basstrophy
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Anthony Garcia Wins ABA season opener at San Vicente
Replies: 0
Views: 558

Anthony Garcia Wins ABA season opener at San Vicente

IMG-0594.jpg The season opener for the American Bass Kayak Series was at San Vicente Lake. The weather was on a warming trend with the air temperature from the 50’s to the 80’s and the water temperature ranged from 50 to 60 degrees. The nights leading into the tournament were warm which meant the b...
by basstrophy
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Chris Nelson Wins Lake Folsom Yak-A-Bass
Replies: 0
Views: 620

Chris Nelson Wins Lake Folsom Yak-A-Bass

IMG_8799.JPEG Folsom Lake was stingy at best with only 6 limits out of 126 anglers. Just days prior, heavy rainstorms pummeled California causing the American river to muddy. The North and South arms looked like raging rivers with over 20,000 cubic feet per second of water running through Folsom. T...
by basstrophy
Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: John Cordell wins SoCal Kayak Anglers at Lower Otay
Replies: 0
Views: 798

John Cordell wins SoCal Kayak Anglers at Lower Otay

GPTempDownload.JPEG http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Lower Otay Lake was tough for SoCal Kayak Anglers, only three anglers caught a 5 fish limit. When the lines were out, and the judging was concluded, John Cordell won the SoCal Kayak...
by basstrophy
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: James Croco Wins Ca Bass Nation Kayak Trail at Lake Pardee
Replies: 0
Views: 552

James Croco Wins Ca Bass Nation Kayak Trail at Lake Pardee

SimplyHDR555691572 (1).jpeg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ James Croco won the Ca Bass Nation Kayak Trail Series at Lake Pardee on March 3rd with a respectful 90.75”, which weighed around 17 pounds. Yes, this is right, James Croco w...
by basstrophy
Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: James Croco Wins Wild West Bass Kayak Series at Lake Pardee
Replies: 0
Views: 600

James Croco Wins Wild West Bass Kayak Series at Lake Pardee

pardee.png The weather was another cold rainy day that brought winds up to 25 miles per hour. Air temperatures ranged from high 30’s to high 40’s, water temperatures ranged from 46 to 48 degrees. Let us just say, winter is still here, and spring is not around the corner. After battling crazy weathe...
by basstrophy
Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Max Lee wins Slay Nation's season opener at Lake McClure
Replies: 0
Views: 840

Max Lee wins Slay Nation's season opener at Lake McClure

max lee.jpg Slay Nations season opener at Lake McClure saw 40 anglers brave the chilly windy conditions. The air temperature was in the high 30’s to low 40’s with overcast skies, the water temperature ranged from 47 to 48 degrees, wind was calm early but blew from 10 to 15 mph later in the day. Lak...
by basstrophy
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Joseph Tax Wins Yak-a-Bass opener at Oroville
Replies: 0
Views: 557

Joseph Tax Wins Yak-a-Bass opener at Oroville

joe.jpg Yak-a-Bass event had 120 anglers sign up for the season opener at Lake Oroville. The weather was cold with air temperatures ranging from 30 to 65 degrees, water temperatures were chilly 45 to 48 degrees. The fish were schooled up in specific locations and if an angler found that magical spo...
by basstrophy
Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: David Borofka Wins CABNK and WWBT at Bullards Bar
Replies: 0
Views: 1119

David Borofka Wins CABNK and WWBT at Bullards Bar

David.jpeg David Borofka wins a double hitter by capturing both CaBass Nation and Wild West Bass Trail by finding the correct combination and unlocking Bullards Bar tough fishing conditions. The water temperature was between 46 to 48 degrees, air temperature ranged from 30 to 65 degrees. His 70.75 ...
by basstrophy
Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Griffith Garrabrant Wins Wild West Winter Classic at Shasta
Replies: 0
Views: 778

Griffith Garrabrant Wins Wild West Winter Classic at Shasta

IMG_3780.JPG Griffith Garrabrant wins the Wild West Winter Classic Lake Shata opener with 80.50” topping the field of 43 anglers. The lake level was rising with the creeks mudding the lake with cold water that brought tough conditions to the entire field, to top it off, windy and rainy weather. Gri...
by basstrophy
Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Greg Blanchard Wins Cabass Opener at Shasta
Replies: 2
Views: 1669

Greg Blanchard Wins Cabass Opener at Shasta

Screenshot 2023-01-10 at 1.38.16 PM.png http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ After battling adverse weather conditions with high winds and torrential rain, Greg Blanchard wins the CABNK 2023 Lake Shasta opener with 82” besting second plac...
by basstrophy
Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Kayak Tournaments 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 3446

Kayak Tournaments 2023

http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ ABA - American Bass Kayak Series BASS - Bass Nation California Kayak Anglers CVKF- Central Valley Kayak Fishing KBF - Kayak Bass Fishing LBT - Lakeport Bait & Tackle SCKA - So Cal Kayak Anglers SNK...
by basstrophy
Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: OTWI Custom made kayak trailers
Replies: 4
Views: 1562

Re: OTWI Custom made kayak trailers

Hello OTWI, I have been fishing kayak tournaments on the West Coast the last couple of years. I have noticed more and more trailers that anglers have made/customized/modified to make launching easer. I too have made my own trailer, before hand doing my research, I did look at what you have to offer ...
by basstrophy
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Kayak Classifieds
Topic: Sold
Replies: 0
Views: 811

Sold

Sold
by basstrophy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Humminbird 360
Replies: 4
Views: 1438

Re: Humminbird 360

is this still available?
by basstrophy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Hummingbird 360
Replies: 9
Views: 1889

Re: Hummingbird 360

is this still available?
by basstrophy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: hummingbird 1198c
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

Re: hummingbird 1198c

Is this still available?
by basstrophy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Humminbird 1198c & 998c si... SOLD!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2583

Re: Humminbird 1198c & 998c si

IS this still available ?
by basstrophy
Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Simms or Bass Pro 100 MPH which do you like
Replies: 3
Views: 2680

Simms or Bass Pro 100 MPH which do you like

I'm in the market to purchase a new rain gear / cold weather gear suit for fishing in extreme conditions. Of these two Simms insulated or Bass Pro 200 MPH suit. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-200-mph-jacket-for-men-100326543?searchTerm=Bass+Pro+Shops+200+MPH+Jacket+for+Men https://ww...
by basstrophy
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Kayak trolling motor 55 lb thrust
Replies: 0
Views: 443

Kayak trolling motor 55 lb thrust

Minn Kota 55 lb thrust trolling motor for sale.

Kayak ready just add your mount for your kayak.

$250

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by basstrophy
Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 21.41 to Win Clear Lake | NewJen Results November 4
Replies: 2
Views: 4339

Re: 21.41 to Win Clear Lake | NewJen Results November 4

Is there a dollar amount pay-out available?

thanks in advance
by basstrophy
Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)
Replies: 17
Views: 5636

Re: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)

GOOD LUCK! be positive and if you're not getting bites, change up.
by basstrophy
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: New Melones - FPT opener this Saturday
Replies: 2
Views: 1051

Re: New Melones - FPT opener this Saturday

Indeed, rmanzo is correct. Schedule tournaments on the same lakes either the weekend before or following, you'll have more numbers.
by basstrophy
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lost seat back, siver, blue, white for champion
Replies: 0
Views: 666

Lost seat back, siver, blue, white for champion

Please contact me Don at 209 756 4444

Blew out of my boat between New Melones Lake and the town of Atwater.

I appreciate everyone checking this topic.

Cheers !!
by basstrophy
Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT OPEN Tournament McClure Jan 5, 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 2347

Re: BBT OPEN Tournament McClure Jan 5, 2013

Can someone post the pay back results? I'm curious about the percentages.

thanks
by basstrophy
Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is up with Skeet!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2666

Re: What is up with Skeet!!!!!!

Cooch wrote:Maybe he just decided to change game plans and play the season the same way KVD did it, save it for the last three weeks! That's the way BASS has it set up now right? HAR!
My exact thought!
by basstrophy
Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you do when .......
Replies: 31
Views: 4875

Re: What do you do when .......

Only one carry on allowed, all other baggage must be checked and anything over 50 lbs there will be a $50 charge for each baggage. (quote from South West Airline) As for the condoms over the rods, unless you're going to practice safe eh, uh, um, "catch and release" those will need to stay ...
by basstrophy
Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Trolling motor interference
Replies: 4
Views: 1755

Re: Trolling motor interference

First thing to try is your Noise Filter setting. Here is a link from youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aChHpx5kMfQ

or
*press menu twice
*under sonar move your curser down to were it says noise filter
adjust your sonar; you have several settings
OFF
low
med
High
high 1
high 2
high 3
by basstrophy
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Trolling motor interference
Replies: 4
Views: 1755

Re: Trolling motor interference

I had some trolling motor noise that showed up on my Hummingbird unit everytime I hit the button. I first tried the noise filter settings on my unit, which didn't help at all. Then I installed a double ground which helped some. Then i installed a choke which stopped all the noise. I also noticed if ...
by basstrophy
Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

Installed the choke and went fishing on Saturday, the choke worked. I still have a little noise but the noise only shows up on the bank part of the screen. As I stated on the earlier post the choke was a pain to install because of where I placed it. If you were to look at my trolling motor you would...
by basstrophy
Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

The choke came in yesterday and I installed it. Amazon.com was the best price i found, $40 delivered to my door. The choke is a part about the size of your fist looking at your fingers from your knuckles towards your tip of your fingers. Installation was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. ...
by basstrophy
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

I ordered the choke and it will arrive at my door on Friday by the end of day. I'm going to install the choke and fish on Saturday. I'll talk with you soon on how it works. Keeping my fingers crossed for it to arrive on time.

Thank you htimsdet.
by basstrophy
Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

I tried the double ground at the lake yesterday and I was extremely pleased at first. It worked well, until the end of the day, but once my batteries became low the nosie showed back up. The day at the lake was windy and rainy. I was on my trolling motor all day long around 50% most of the time. The...
by basstrophy
Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

htimsdet, It's pretty simple to double ground your Hummingbird unit. * purchased black 16 or 18 gage wire and small black wire ties *placed a wire connector on the wire * used a hose clamp to attach the wire connector to the bottom of the shaft. * ran the wire along the transducer wire attached with...
by basstrophy
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Identifying Structure...
Replies: 16
Views: 4255

Re: Identifying Structure...

I emailed Hummingbird and received a responce today. They suggest a double ground or a choke. "The first thing we would recommend is a double grounding where you would connect a wire to the negative side of the battery that the unit is connected to then to any metal part of the trolling motor s...