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by Wolfeman
Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Otters in the Delta?
Replies: 7
Views: 1807

Otters in the Delta?

I found a box of old fishing photos from back in the 80s. Lots of pics of a much younger and thinner group of bassfishing friends. :lol: Got me to thinking about the Delta back then; back when there were three small islands in the middle of Holland Cut just north of Holland-Riverside Marina that are...
by Wolfeman
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta tunnel opposition
Replies: 31
Views: 6132

Re: Delta tunnel opposition

'artie1' works for Stewart Resnick. No other way to explain such sillyness.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merc Mechanic in Chico?
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Merc Mechanic in Chico?

Ended up using Wilson's in Paradise. Nice folks. Did the job very well. Friend bought his first glas boat; a super clean Ranger 185VX.
by Wolfeman
Fri Aug 28, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merc Mechanic in Chico?
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Merc Mechanic in Chico?

Hipster,
What the heck would you know about that? You're down in Arizona and you are getting old so there isn't much chance I'm going to take any advice from an old coot like you. :lol:
Miss you Dude. When you coming up to fish the Delta? I have a seat open for you.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merc Mechanic in Chico?
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Merc Mechanic in Chico?

Anybody have a recommendation for a good Mercury mechanic in Chico?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tool for Running the Tides
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: Tool for Running the Tides

Is it the Boating US app or is it another one?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Bully Wa is one bad dude
Replies: 1
Views: 1315

Re: Bully Wa is one bad dude

Great Fish Jake!!!
Congrats.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new emergency drought dam?
Replies: 2
Views: 995

Re: new emergency drought dam?

I think it changed the tide in Sand Mound Slough the last time I was fishing there. When it should have been draining into Rock it was actually going the other way; draining from Rock into Sand Mound.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Learn the Improved Clinch knot step-by-step
Replies: 2
Views: 840

Re: Learn the Improved Clinch knot step-by-step

This is my favorite knot, but as the vision starts to go, this one is tougher to tie; too hard to get the tag end through that very small hole.
Using the Berkley knot a bit more these days.
by Wolfeman
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Color Theories for Delta Froggin'
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Re: Color Theories for Delta Froggin'

Why do they bother painting something on the top side of a frog bait? The fish can't see the top of the frog. Is all that fancy painting to catch fishermen? In reality, it doesn't matter what the top of the frog looks like, it only matters what the bottom looks like. But fishermen want a fancy paint...
by Wolfeman
Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Underwater Viewpoint: Fluorocarbon vs. Braid for Heavy Cover in Clear Water
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: Underwater Viewpoint: Fluorocarbon vs. Braid for Heavy Cover in Clear Water

What this video shows is that humans can see braided line underwater better than they can see Fluorocarbon. Doesn't mean the bass see it the same way. Largemouth bass have terrible vision. Their eyes are placed so that depth-perception is nearly impossible. Think about all the baits that you can cat...
by Wolfeman
Fri May 29, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Minn Kota motors
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

Re: Question about Minn Kota motors

I had to remove the side plate on the Fortrex to get to the holes that matched the existing set.
It was easy to do that, and to install the Fortrex. Great TM.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Wed May 20, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2004 RANGER 520VX COMANCHE
Replies: 29
Views: 16476

Re: 2004 RANGER 520VX COMANCHE

Usually a scam boat will be priced much lower than this. There are plenty of them on craigslist. "I got the boat in the divorce settlement. It is in a shipping container in Long Beach. All you need to do is post the $5000 for my 2014 Ranger 520VX with all the bells and whistles to this account ...
by Wolfeman
Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:48 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 3984

Re: G2 EVINRUDE 250 HP 2015 Z520C RANGER

Hey guys I'm not a moderator or anyone here. But can we allow a board sponsor to advertise freely here with out smearing their ads. Respectful request. K.Mah Wow! let's not take ourselves too seriously here. That's why we put smiley faces on our post. It's a way to show that we are just kidding. Gu...
by Wolfeman
Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kevin VanDam - How to change a Treble Hook
Replies: 2
Views: 897

Re: Kevin VanDam - How to change a Treble Hook

I want to know how he disposes of the 'old' hooks?
I don't like throwing them in the trash, as is; they are dangerous.
I try to file down the point and bend it over as much as I can, before I throw them away.

Anybody got a good, safe solution for disposing of old hooks?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 40 Years of Flipping
Replies: 2
Views: 997

40 Years of Flipping

It was 40 years ago this April that Dee Thomas flipped his way to the win on Bull Shoals Lake to take the Arkansas Invitational with 35-6 pounds.
And it changed bass fishing forever.
All hail the King.
Thanks Dee.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish's Phat Frog Bustin 'em
Replies: 2
Views: 1145

Re: Ish's Phat Frog Bustin 'em

Fish Landing violation (fish touch the carpet). Two minute penalty. :lol:
- Wolfeman (Major League Fishing fan)
by Wolfeman
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: $150 - Day Lauch Fee - Would you pay it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2918

Re: $150 - Day Lauch Fee - Would you pay it?

I'd pay that for a day on Crystal Springs Reservoir on the SF Peninsula.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Major League Fishing vs. Elites
Replies: 8
Views: 2055

Re: Major League Fishing vs. Elites

I like the 2 minute penalties for letting the fish hit the boat deck or trapping it against your body. Promotes the 'we care for the fish' idea. But in today's show I saw two penalties for not returning the fish to the water properly (one of them was for a short fish :oops: ). What is the rule there...
by Wolfeman
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Major League Fishing vs. Elites
Replies: 8
Views: 2055

Major League Fishing vs. Elites

Am I the only one that likes the Major League Fishing format better than the standard Elites format?
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 3984

Re: G2 EVINRUDE 250 HP 2015 Z520C RANGER

I'll start the bidding...$1200. :lol:
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buff This
Replies: 6
Views: 1904

Re: Buff This

Gene Buchholz wrote:no longer
Well that sucks.
Anybody got a recommendation for a replacement. Something that can be purchased by the gallon jug.
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buff This
Replies: 6
Views: 1904

Buff This

Does anyone know if Buff This is still available?
Been using that for a lot of years to clean the boat after putting it back on the trailer.

Called the number I've been using for years, but got no response. Needs some quick; the gallon jug is empty.
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Not Lipping Your Crankbait Fish
Replies: 0
Views: 710

Not Lipping Your Crankbait Fish

A while back someone posted a picture of a guy who was in the emergency room of a hospital. He had both sets of the treble hooks from a crankbait lodged in his face. He got in that state because he was leaning over the edge of the boat getting ready to lip his buddy's fish and the crankbait pulled l...
by Wolfeman
Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or ??
Replies: 24
Views: 5601

Re: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or

Falcon Lake. The Texas Big Bass program is going to create that monster.
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Bass fishing a sport?
Replies: 38
Views: 7093

Re: Is Bass fishing a sport?

...then why would ESPN televise racing and golfing? Some golfers, race drivers and bass anglers are atheltic, the majority are not. Motorsports and golf are broadcast by ESPN because at some point in history, their coverage (whether on teevee or the newspapers) came to be associated with athletic s...
by Wolfeman
Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Bass fishing a sport?
Replies: 38
Views: 7093

Re: Is Bass fishing a sport?

A sport requires two things: it has to have a 'ball' and it has to involve 'running'. The lone exception is Hockey, where the 'ball' requirement is covered by the 'puck' and the 'running' is covered by the fast skating. - Fishing, not a sport. No ball. No running. ('runnin n gunnin' doesn't count). ...
by Wolfeman
Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Two Free Minn Kota TMs - GONE
Replies: 1
Views: 825

Two Free Minn Kota TMs - GONE

First one is Minn Kota Maxxum 80. This one is broken. Gene at the Hook said it needs a new controller board, and the total cost of fixing the motor will be ~$350. The other one is a transom mount hand-operated 25 lb thrust. It works okay, but could do with a good cleaning. The motors are in San Mate...
by Wolfeman
Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel Stickers to Identify the Line Size
Replies: 8
Views: 2679

Reel Stickers to Identify the Line Size

I want to put stickers on my reels so I know what line is on each of them. This is clearly a First World problem, because it means I have too many reels. :) There was a guy on here back in the day who had just such a product. I know his first name was Tom and I think his last name was LeGrande or so...
by Wolfeman
Wed Dec 31, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Mussel Sticker Info
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: Delta Mussel Sticker Info

The link does not work for me.
by Wolfeman
Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Franks Track telephone sized poles widow makers
Replies: 21
Views: 6242

Re: Franks Track telephone sized poles widow makers

I remember being out there during the El Nino years and being worried that my front pole seat was going to hit the underside of the bridge in Connection Cut just north of Mildred. That was some high water. Also remember cruising past a tree, not a log, a full blown 40 foot tree with all it's branche...
by Wolfeman
Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wolfeman not at Bass A Thon 2014
Replies: 1
Views: 778

Wolfeman not at Bass A Thon 2014

Just sayin. :lol:
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congressional Action Threatens CA Salmon, Stripers & Bass
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Re: Congressional Action Threatens CA Salmon, Stripers & Bas

I read the summaries of both bills. Why is the Federal Govt. getting involved in the first place? This was the slight-of-hand I warned about with Prop 1. They made a big deal out of the language in Prop 1 that said no money would be used for the tunnels. They knew they couldn't get Prop 1 passed if...
by Wolfeman
Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crazy People
Replies: 13
Views: 3338

Crazy People

Launched out of Holland on Saturday. The fog was really thick so I decided just to hug the rock wall and fish there until the fog burned off. Don't have to worry cause no one is crazy enough to drive through fog this thick. :roll: Yeah, right. I turn to my buddy and say, "Doesn't that sound lig...
by Wolfeman
Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Water waste ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3387

Re: Water waste ?

Thanks for adding that link. I was looking for something like that.
I was wondering what rivers will get new dams when Prop 1 passes.
Looks like we've already got dams on every freaking river.

And to the point of this email...Why are we going water-intensive crops in the desert?
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Considering Banning Lead Fishing Bait Weights Over Toxicity
Replies: 1
Views: 798

Re: Considering Banning Lead Fishing Bait Weights Over Toxic

The Outdoor Sportsman fishing supply sales team said it sells hundreds of lead weights every week. Avid fishermen say you can’t fish in the Delta or rivers without them. “You pretty much need lead weights for every application of fishing,” fisherman Kenji Nakagawa said the lead weights keep the bai...
by Wolfeman
Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ramp Still Closed
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

Re: Ramp Still Closed

mark poulson wrote:Wow!!! How in the world will they be able to clear away that much stuff?
Tell all the Vegans that it's health food. They'll eat it. 8)
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop 1
Replies: 51
Views: 7891

Re: Prop 1

That's a good resource. Here's the part that affects the Bypass Tunnels: How Projects Would Be Selected. The measure includes several provisions that would affect how specific projects are chosen to receive bond funds. The California Water Commission—an existing state planning and regulatory agency...
by Wolfeman
Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Fishing Article in NY Times
Replies: 0
Views: 400

College Fishing Article in NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/18/sports/a-paycheck-for-college-athletes-join-the-fishing-team.html?emc=edit_th_20141018&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=17166837&_r=0 Cool article in today's NY Times about the explosion of college bass fishing. Coaches, huge sponsorship deals, even scholarships...
by Wolfeman
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop 1
Replies: 51
Views: 7891

Re: Prop 1

Okay, I need some info. Prop 1 will build more dams and reservoirs to store water. But don't we already have several of those? Oroville, Shasta, New Melones, etc. All of them are damned near empty. The 'new' dams are going to be different how? What NorCal rivers don't have any dams yet? Thanks in ad...
by Wolfeman
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop 1
Replies: 51
Views: 7891

Re: Prop 1

i fund this online, on http://www.peterates.com/props-1114.shtml I read his entire breakdown of Prop. 1, and what it will do. It ends with this: "Finally, Prop 1 has $395 million for flood protection, primarily strengthening fragile levees in the Sacramento Delta. The Delta is the source of dr...
by Wolfeman
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: WTB a boat Preferably a Ranger around 30
Replies: 20
Views: 3217

Re: WTB a boat Preferably a Ranger around 30 or less

bkmlbaseball wrote:im looking for a little newer and preferably a z series
Roger Nelson (aka Tunaman) may still have his Z20 for sale.
by Wolfeman
Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop 1
Replies: 51
Views: 7891

Re: Prop 1

Is this funding for the bypass tunnels? Mark, With all things political the details are obfuscated in a bunch of legal speak. But the short answer is 'Yes'. Stewart Resnick will get all the water and he's pretty greedy, so whatever he gets he'll want more of it. He'll grease the right wheels and th...
by Wolfeman
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Ramp Guidelines
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

Re: Boat Ramp Guidelines

why you hatin man - like guys launching solo are going to slow - I can typically launch faster solo then most partner guys - just give me the lane by the dock and I slide in and out quick style Ive got my system in place my lines out and ready to roll - try backing down strait - pull that rig as cl...
by Wolfeman
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Canals would move 15000 cubic feet of Delta water per second
Replies: 6
Views: 1604

Re: Canals would move 15000 cubic feet of Delta water per se

mark poulson wrote:Who is the money behind this terrible project?
Stewart Resnick. He wants all the water, then he gets to set the price.
http://mondoweiss.net/2013/07/oligarch- ... obbied-for
by Wolfeman
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake in trouble?
Replies: 41
Views: 9545

Re: Clear Lake in trouble?

I can't believe I'm going to do this, but here it goes. I've been on these forums for a lot of years, and we have this type of thread come up on a regular basis and we wring our hands and say 'Whoa is us'. And the thread moves to the 'We need to get organized and fight this!!! But we never do get 'o...
by Wolfeman
Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can't remove rear seat post
Replies: 33
Views: 7772

Re: Can't remove rear seat post

What should we do to the seat posts and the post hole to insure that it never gets stuck?
Teflon spray, occasionally, or WD40, or something else?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
by Wolfeman
Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: shark attack
Replies: 11
Views: 3000

Re: shark attack

From the article: "However, many people swim right by the pier even though county regulations prohibit swimmers, surfers, scuba divers and others from recreating within 100 feet of any pier, Hagemann said." What did the swimmer not understand about this regulation? It's a fishing pier. Get...
by Wolfeman
Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake in trouble?
Replies: 41
Views: 9545

Re: Clear Lake in trouble?

Dan, I read that article and had the same concerns that you mention. But, like all things, it's going to come down to the $$$. How many people go to Clearlake to only gamble? Do the other business owners around Clearlake profit much from the people who come there to gamble? Or do those businesses ge...
by Wolfeman
Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ReelEx Rules!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 651

ReelEx Rules!!!

I dropped the box off at the post office on Monday morning. No expedited shipping, just regular shipping. The box contained 5 reels, all in need of service: an old Castaic, a newer Castaic, a 200E7, an old green Curado and a Calcutta. The reels were waiting for me when I got home on Thursday. And th...