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by mark poulson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )
Replies: 7
Views: 624

Re: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )

JL wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:41 pm Happy Birthday Tom! :D
X2!!
by mark poulson
Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New G-Ratt Baits RUBBER baits THIN SWIM, MIXER, DIXIE FLIP
Replies: 2
Views: 521

Re: New G-Ratt Baits RUBBER baits THIN SWIM, MIXER, DIXIE FLIP

WRB wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:55 pm Rubber or plastisol?
Tom
What is it made from?
by mark poulson
Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I gotta say……
Replies: 13
Views: 1922

Re: I gotta say……

I worked until age 72, how could the company grow without me.....they did grow! What you miss is time with your loved ones and friends who move on. On topic, ICAST must advertise the latest and realest to grow the business. Anyone remember the latest and greatest ICAST 2022? It’s a business and don...
by mark poulson
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I gotta say……
Replies: 13
Views: 1922

Re: I gotta say……

I think it's because, just like the rest of us, they have to pay the bills.
by mark poulson
Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 50 Pound Striper Club
Replies: 2
Views: 3157

Re: 50 Pound Striper Club

Nice!
by mark poulson
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Largemouth Line Class Record Officially Confirmed
Replies: 5
Views: 1529

Re: Largemouth Line Class Record Officially Confirmed

Congrats to her.
Fighting and landing that fish on 12lb test is huge!!!
by mark poulson
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cranking Battery Draining quickly
Replies: 22
Views: 2689

Re: Cranking Battery Draining quickly

Thanks all for this info, I really appreciate it and the only thing I can think of (and I don't know much), that may be out of sorts is the arrangement/sequence of connections to the posts... I did however drop the boat to a local mechanic yesterday and it's going in shop tomorrow to troubleshoot. ...
by mark poulson
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Found fishing gear franks tract
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

Re: Found fishing gear franks tract

Try posting this on the kayak forum.
by mark poulson
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colorado River deal: What does it mean for California?
Replies: 6
Views: 846

Re: Colorado River deal: What does it mean for California?

Colorado River water supplies California Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties via the All American canal. The Feather River MWD project and Owens Valley aqueduct/canal supplies Los Angles county and Orange and parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties in SoCal. Any water supply red...
by mark poulson
Tue May 30, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Rod Reccomendations
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: Rod Reccomendations

First, shorter rods are definitely the ticket when fishing from a kayak. 7' and under. Second, every kayak fisherman I know has dunked is his tackle at least once, expensive stuff sinks just like the cheaper stuff. I would suggest you invest in a good "beater" tackle lineup, like folks ba...
by mark poulson
Mon May 29, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Rod Reccomendations
Replies: 12
Views: 2046

Re: Rod Reccomendations

First, shorter rods are definitely the ticket when fishing from a kayak. 7' and under. Second, every kayak fisherman I know has dunked is his tackle at least once, expensive stuff sinks just like the cheaper stuff. I would suggest you invest in a good "beater" tackle lineup, like folks bac...
by mark poulson
Sun May 28, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cranking Battery Draining quickly
Replies: 22
Views: 2689

Re: Cranking Battery Draining quickly

Even tho the dealer is 5 hrs away, you paid him already for the warrantee, let him do the work. They should know what and where to look for the issue. PLUS, if you go POKING around they could throw it back at you saying YOU did something wrong. Its strange that it was fine last time it ran and now ...
by mark poulson
Thu May 25, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sturgeon fishing regulations
Replies: 1
Views: 482

Re: Sturgeon fishing regulations

Fork length means to where the tail forks at the end of the body, not to the tip of the fork's longest point.
by mark poulson
Mon May 22, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hyacinth
Replies: 5
Views: 921

Re: Hyacinth

JVGondal wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 1:08 pm They have been spraying well enough to knock it way down. It will be back
It is the second fasted growing plant on earth and no way to eradicate it yet
Thanks.
by mark poulson
Sun May 21, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hyacinth
Replies: 5
Views: 921

Re: Hyacinth

beezer15 wrote: Sat May 20, 2023 7:17 pm Yes, it’s all I caught today.
Hahaha!
by mark poulson
Sat May 20, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hyacinth
Replies: 5
Views: 921

Hyacinth

Is there any hyacinth left in the Delta?
by mark poulson
Sat May 20, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Shasta is full after historic California rain
Replies: 6
Views: 846

Re: Lake Shasta is full after historic California rain

All our lakes should be full. Damn fools I think they keep the water drawn down because they are worried that when we get a big snow melt there won't be enough storage space to hold all the water coming in. That would cause either overtopping the dam, or an huge emergency release of water downstrea...
by mark poulson
Fri May 19, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Report urges abandon Newsom’s $16-billion delta tunnel plan
Replies: 9
Views: 1057

Re: Report urges abandon Newsom’s $16-billion delta tunnel plan

Popper wrote: Thu May 18, 2023 2:42 pm As noted, California is a joke along with voters that continue to support these asinine policies.
When will the Republicans, or anybody else, offer alternatives that the majority of people will vote for?
by mark poulson
Tue May 16, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finesse jig 20 year old color
Replies: 55
Views: 3327

Re: Finesse jig 20 year old color

ash wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 9:12 am How i imagine the posters in this thread :lol: :lol:

Image
I resemble that remark! :lol:
by mark poulson
Sun May 14, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Report urges abandon Newsom’s $16-billion delta tunnel plan
Replies: 9
Views: 1057

Re: Report urges abandon Newsom’s $16-billion delta tunnel plan

Canceling the tunnel plan would cut our deficit almost in half.
Cancel the train to nowhere, and I bet we'd be in the plus, even with penalties for canceling existing contracts.
by mark poulson
Sun May 07, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt
Replies: 39
Views: 4067

Re: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt

News: Ca bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt. Also that dingbat from save the delta claims of significant loss of life. Me: ain't gonna happen. Mark: Will you repost this if it does? Me: Sure Mark as long as you promise to put your face mask away for good if it doesn't happen and i'm not...
by mark poulson
Sat May 06, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Mead's Katherine Landing Reopening
Replies: 1
Views: 322

Re: Lake Mead's Katherine Landing Reopening

Or as long as there is enough water.
by mark poulson
Wed May 03, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt
Replies: 39
Views: 4067

Re: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt

Sure Mark as long as you promise to put your face mask away for good if it doesn't happen and i'm not talking about some flooded farmland somewhere. I want to see flooded towns, death and destruction. I guess you haven't lived long enough to have experienced that kind of loss, or you wouldn't even ...
by mark poulson
Tue May 02, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt
Replies: 39
Views: 4067

Re: California bracing for severe flooding from snowpack melt

Whoopbass wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 7:59 am Ain't gonna happen.
Will you repost this when it does?
by mark poulson
Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Re: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento

unravels wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:07 pm www.marineservicepro.com/

They are in Rancho Cordova, they are a boat shop (Mercury and Volvo dealer) and trailer dealer (I think EZ loader), Andy is a stand up guy and really knowledgeable.

(916) 638-7935
Thank you
by mark poulson
Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Re: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento

H2Fish wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:58 pm Ace Trailer Repair off Sunrise Blvd. See Josh. He can fix any trailer bass boat, toy hauler, flatbed, tractor trailer, box trailer. He put disc brakes on my EX Loader Trailer, new springs, hangers, master Cylinder. He is.a great fabricator too.
Do you have their contact info?
by mark poulson
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 7-foot alligator was found along the Sacramento River
Replies: 3
Views: 3267

Re: 7-foot alligator was found along the Sacramento River

Back in the 50’s you could buy baby alligators in California pet shops,I know because I had one. What happens when the gator get bigger it gets released into s local pond. This is what happened, someone’s pet was released and survived. Alligators self fertilize eggs so a gator this big more then li...
by mark poulson
Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Traffic Alert to Berryessa
Replies: 11
Views: 2425

Re: Traffic Alert to Berryessa

FISHLIP WASHINTON wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:17 am Road open or?
Call Winters Fire Department and ask them.
by mark poulson
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Restrictions Update March 27
Replies: 15
Views: 2150

Re: Delta Restrictions Update March 27

MichaelB wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:50 pm
CBS wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:23 am So is everything North of Mandeville open???
Everything in Contra Costa County is open.
Mike, what if the County line runs down the middle of the river?
by mark poulson
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3 MUST LEARN Co-Angler Techniques w/ John Crews
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: 3 MUST LEARN Co-Angler Techniques w/ John Crews

ash wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:16 am
MichaelB wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:06 am Technique #4
Don't stand on the gunwale of my boat
I tend to not step on the gunwale cause they too slippery from my dip being spit over the side of the boat :|
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by mark poulson
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Closures San Joaquin County
Replies: 19
Views: 3469

Re: Delta Closures San Joaquin County

They are worried about the levees with the high water and Victoria has wake and surf boats destroying them all time but with the water up higher than usual they are concerned about the structure of the Delta system. Let's hope the anglers down there obey it or it will close all together. I am sure ...
by mark poulson
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Casitas
Replies: 14
Views: 1343

Re: Lake Casitas

Having to dredge silt is a small price to pay for more water.
by mark poulson
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta water temp question
Replies: 4
Views: 949

Re: Delta water temp question

Glad I could help.
It is a little odd to navigate at first, but, then again, a smart phone is a struggle for me. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by mark poulson
Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta water temp question
Replies: 4
Views: 949

Re: Delta water temp question

This site has the most updated info:
https://cdec.water.ca.gov/webgis/?appid ... on&sta=OSJ
by mark poulson
Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Home lake advantage
Replies: 0
Views: 228

Home lake advantage

How many anglers have won an Elite tournament on their home lake?
by mark poulson
Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This Is Our 12th Year In Publication!!
Replies: 4
Views: 566

Re: This Is Our 12th Year In Publication!!

Marc wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:56 pm Congratulations on your 12th anniversary, Wayne! You have done a great job on the website and magazine. Wishing you many more years of success!
X2!!
by mark poulson
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for Stealing the Delta's Water
Replies: 4
Views: 708

Re: A ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for Stealing the Delta's Water

marinerfandave wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:20 pm I hope all Dems remember this when pretty boy runs for President eventually.
Let's make any candidate pledge to protect our State's water!
by mark poulson
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gov. Newsom Suspends Laws that Protect Fish
Replies: 3
Views: 809

Re: Gov. Newsom Suspends Laws that Protect Fish

Attn. CA Delta! Bend over and back up! :evil: :evil: :evil:
by mark poulson
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for Stealing the Delta's Water
Replies: 4
Views: 708

Re: A ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card for Stealing the Delta's Water

"It is clear that the State of California is unable and unwilling to protect the Bay-Delta ecosystem, and the thousands of jobs and communities that depend on its health. It’s time for the federal government to once again intervene to protect the Bay-Delta, before it’s too late."

Amen!
by mark poulson
Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Proposed Delta Conveyance Project
Replies: 2
Views: 368

Re: Proposed Delta Conveyance Project

The rape of the Delta.
by mark poulson
Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: KVD announces retirement
Replies: 6
Views: 1627

Re: KVD announces retirement

KVD released a video announcing 2023 is his last competitive tour season. Only had 1 conversation with KVD and was at a Bass A Thon in anglers Marine Anaheim. Introduced myself and was surprised he knew my name, we had a very enjoyable conversation, a true sportsmen interested in every aspect of ba...
by mark poulson
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 5.78 to Win Pyramid | National Bass West Results Feb 4
Replies: 1
Views: 682

Re: 5.78 to Win Pyramid | National Bass West Results Feb 4

Shouldn't that be 16.41?
Congrats to the Nelson Bros!
by mark poulson
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Man who claims the 5 largest bass ever filmed cast to catch
Replies: 11
Views: 1958

Re: Man who claims the 5 largest bass ever filmed cast to catch

WRB wrote: Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:44 pm Josh Jones is promoting himself very effectively, Dobyns rods and $$$$ For watching him catch bass as a guide service.
The claims he owns the 5 bass wait record caught on video over looks Butch Brown’s 65 lb limit.
Tom
Yes. And with old 2D sonar and an aluminum boat.