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by Charles
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet only guy to bag his fish with a dry weigh bag...
Replies: 31
Views: 8061

Re: Skeet only guy to bag his fish with a dry weigh bag...

it may not have kept him from winning, but i certainly think it cost him an ounce and a tiebreaker with Crews.
by Charles
Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Bassmaster Classic at the Delta??????????????
Replies: 0
Views: 539

The Bassmaster Classic at the Delta??????????????

By Ed Zieralski, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 12:51 a.m. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster Classic, America’s oldest and most prestigious bass fishing tournament, may be heading to California’s Delta, land of big bass and even bigger controversies. In its storied 4...
by Charles
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS Navionics card info
Replies: 4
Views: 541

Re: Lowrance HDS Navionics card info

I have a new HDS5 with insight. It doesnt have a card installed. Is the insight similar to a card? Do I even need a card?
by Charles
Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Boat's been sitting for 5 months
Replies: 9
Views: 1640

Re: My Boat's been sitting for 5 months

my boat sat 4 months (in the garage) and its has had no issues. I dont know if being stored inside or outside makes a difference.
by Charles
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: zebra mussel check at berryessa
Replies: 8
Views: 1700

Re: zebra mussel check at berryessa

Does anyone really do boat checks? Fill out a form and hand over your money please!!!

At least everywhere I have been. Pardee might be different but I cant confirm.

Was at Berre\yessa 2 weeks ago and I wasnt even asked about it at Markley Cove when I paid to launch.
by Charles
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Brannan Island CLOSED!
Replies: 10
Views: 2269

Re: Brannan Island CLOSED!

...........especially since they just improved the ramp and made the best ramp on the Delta even better. I guess that money was spent for nothing!

This state is a JOKE!
by Charles
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Brannan Island CLOSED!
Replies: 10
Views: 2269

Brannan Island CLOSED!

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays due to budget cuts. The State of California is so ******* up! Im sure they will be willing to refund me 2/7ths of what my annual pass cost.

Just ranting, but didnt want anyone else to make the drive there only to be turned away.
by Charles
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don't buy the resold HDS-5s quite yet!
Replies: 14
Views: 3188

Re: Don't buy the resold HDS-5s quite yet!

I didnt see any pushing and shoving but there was a heated exchange between 2 people at the Manteca store. Someone was accused of cutting in line and the profanities and arguing started. Sad, especially in front of a few small kids. Neither one of them ended up getting a unit.
by Charles
Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS5 SALE at BPS... Roll Call
Replies: 87
Views: 9428

Re: Lowrance HDS5 SALE at BPS... Roll Call

Don't waste your timeif u are t here already. All of the 69 tickets have been handed out and and additional 35 alternates as well.
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1576

Re: 400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!

2 docks at the "trough" ramp
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1576

Re: 400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!

2 docks at the "trough" ramp
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom update
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Re: Folsom update

02/24/2010 14:00 399.63 376967 1532 3134 02/24/2010 15:00 399.65 377099 1535 3137 02/24/2010 16:00 399.68 377297 1534 3935 02/24/2010 17:00 399.71 377495 1579 3980 02/24/2010 18:00 399.75 377760 2461 5661 02/24/2010 19:00 399.79 378024 2537 5737 02/24/2010 20:00 -- -- -- -- 02/24/2010 21:00 399.89 3...
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1576

400' @ FOLSOM.....FINALLY!!!!!

02/24/2010 14:00 399.63 376967 1532 3134 02/24/2010 15:00 399.65 377099 1535 3137 02/24/2010 16:00 399.68 377297 1534 3935 02/24/2010 17:00 399.71 377495 1579 3980 02/24/2010 18:00 399.75 377760 2461 5661 02/24/2010 19:00 399.79 378024 2537 5737 02/24/2010 20:00 -- -- -- -- 02/24/2010 21:00 399.89 3...
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom update
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Re: Folsom update

Date / Time RES ELE STORAGE OUTFLOW INFLOW (PST) FEET AF CFS CFS 02/24/2010 14:00 399.63 376967 1532 3134 02/24/2010 15:00 399.65 377099 1535 3137 02/24/2010 16:00 399.68 377297 1534 3935 02/24/2010 17:00 399.71 377495 1579 3980 02/24/2010 18:00 399.75 377760 2461 5661 02/24/2010 19:00 399.79 378024...
by Charles
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom update
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Re: Folsom update

Roger,

that would be great but dont hold your breath. Believe it when you see it!!!

.02' left before it hits 400'. Should be there by the time most of you wake up
by Charles
Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lamiglas warranty $$$$$ WOW
Replies: 24
Views: 7823

Re: Lamiglas warranty $$$$$ WOW

cost me $100 to have my SR705 replaced.
by Charles
Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom update
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Re: Folsom update

fishinfool74,

I tend to agree with your thinking. Folsom is one of, if not the most mismanaged lake that I have ever seen. Logic says it should be at 400' by tomorrow but when was the last time this state did something logical???

Charles
by Charles
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom update
Replies: 11
Views: 1716

Folsom update

The lake is still rising and should be at the 400' mark by tomorrow if we get the rain that is predicted later today. The lake only needs to rise about 10 more inches for the speed limit restriction to be removed. The lowest low water ramp at Granite Bay is now under water and the next ramp was open...
by Charles
Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS5 units, brand new in box $269.99!
Replies: 63
Views: 10509

Re: Lowrance HDS5 units, brand new in box $269.99!

Just confirming, this sale starts Saturday????
by Charles
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: berryessa launch fees
Replies: 14
Views: 3288

Re: berryessa launch fees

I was at the lake over the weekend. I pulled into what "used to be" Berryessa marina. The buildings are almost completely destroyed and the the docks are partially on the bank. Dont expect this place to open anytime soon. Its a ghosttown!
by Charles
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA 2/21/2010 Folsom (Granite Bay Launch Ramp)
Replies: 18
Views: 2385

Re: ABA 2/21/2010 Folsom (Granite Bay Launch Ramp)

they have "disappeared" from Granite bay however they are still posted at Browns Ravine. The lake is still 5mph.

I wish you the best on the 1st event but I just cant make it if the lake is 5mph. I hope you have a great turnout!
by Charles
Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA 2/21/2010 Folsom (Granite Bay Launch Ramp)
Replies: 18
Views: 2385

Re: ABA 2/21/2010 Folsom (Granite Bay Launch Ramp)

Are you sure about the 5mph limit being lifted? As of RIGHT NOW, the lake is not at 400' and more than likely will not make it by the weekend if it continues at the pace its on.
by Charles
Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any updates on Folsom?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Any updates on Folsom?

Folsom is still at 5mph however the restrictions should be lifted as soon as the lake reaches 400'. I expect this to be this week sometime. I will be at the lake this morning and will post if I find anything to the contrary.
by Charles
Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom ABA schedule has been updated
Replies: 6
Views: 853

Re: Folsom ABA schedule has been updated

Rodger,

Whats the word? Is the 5mph expected to be lifted before your 1st tournament?
by Charles
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Any new fishing reports????*NM*
Replies: 1
Views: 1293

Any new fishing reports????*NM*

*NM*
by Charles
Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NG Clear Lake
Replies: 0
Views: 672

NG Clear Lake

Cliff Pirch weighs 37.08 to take the lead. Huge sack on the final day! Macabee needs 31 to catch him
by Charles
Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Sept 15th report
Replies: 6
Views: 2172

Sept 15th report

Headed out to Big Break as suggested in previous reports. Was on the water at first light with totally flat conditions at the bottom 2 hours of outgoing tide. Saw lots of very small stripers busting everywhere but nothing of any size. I kept looking and watching for the birds and/or fish boils. Fina...
by Charles
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hwy 12??
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Re: Hwy 12??

Found it. Per Caltrans: SR 12 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] THE EASTBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND I 80 /IN FAIRFIELD/ (SOLANO CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2300 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0500 HRS EACH MORNING MONDAY THRU SATURDAY THRU 9/19/09 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC FRO...
by Charles
Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hwy 12??
Replies: 2
Views: 849

Hwy 12??

I remember seeing signs that it would be closed between I-5 and 160 this week. I dont remember when it was going to be closed. Does anyone know?

Trying to go striper fishing in the morning and dont want a last minute detour.
by Charles
Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta State park, Brandon Island update fyi
Replies: 7
Views: 1761

Re: Delta State park, Brandon Island update fyi

This is already the BEST ramp on the entire delta in my opinion. The ramp is in excellent condition and not too steep or covered in algae like some others. The parking lot is the biggest that I am aware of on the delta. Give it a try if you havent been there before.
by Charles
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Sebile ?
Replies: 1
Views: 917

Re: Sebile ?

They do pretty well with schoolies under 10lbs. I havent been lucky enough to catch any really big stripers on it.
by Charles
Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alameda Co SO tourney results???*NM*
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: Alameda Co SO tourney results???*NM*

Thanks.......We had a tought time of it too. We tossed back a small limit and skipped the awards/bbq. The bite has been tough for me for about a month. We should have chased the striper boils that were everwhere all morning.
by Charles
Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alameda Co SO tourney results???*NM*
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Alameda Co SO tourney results???*NM*

*NM*
by Charles
Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Capital City Marine
Replies: 1
Views: 391

Thanks Capital City Marine

I was out prefishing for the HBC this morning when i lost my hydraulic steering going down the river. I limped back to the marina and gave Phillip a call. He had me in and out in an hour this afternoon. Thats excellent custoomer service!!!! Thank you Phillip and all of the crew at Capital City. I ap...
by Charles
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: senko wacky hooks
Replies: 21
Views: 3484

Re: senko wacky hooks

I appreciate the feedback. I am using the Owner hook now but wanted to see if there were any options that I was missing.

Thanks everyone!!
by Charles
Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: senko wacky hooks
Replies: 21
Views: 3484

senko wacky hooks

Ever since Reaction Innovations quit making the WW hook, I cant find a hook that I like.

Is anyone making an aftermarket WW hook with a fiber gaurd? If so, where can I find them?

Thanks
by Charles
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paradise Point
Replies: 4
Views: 1267

Re: Paradise Point

i've launched there at least 50 times over the past few years and have never had a problem. you should be fine
by Charles
Wed Jun 17, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fishing Sacramento Area (small 8' boat)
Replies: 10
Views: 1657

Re: Bass Fishing Sacramento Area (small 8' boat)

Try Mather lake on the old air force base. It used to be excellent fishing but I havent been there in years. Lots of grass beds to fish and easy to launch your small boat.
by Charles
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I guess we'll never see the BBBC results..........
Replies: 0
Views: 369

I guess we'll never see the BBBC results..........

Can someone please post them. Thanks
by Charles
Fri May 29, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley tourney question
Replies: 13
Views: 2004

Re: Berkley tourney question

Thank You everyone!
by Charles
Fri May 29, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley tourney question
Replies: 13
Views: 2004

Berkley tourney question

I have asked the people in charge but have yet to get a response. Maybe someone on the forum knows the answer.

Can I launch somewhere other than Russo's for the Berkley Big Bass tourney and go have my livewells checked prior to fishing or is it mandatory to launch at Russo's?

Thanks
by Charles
Wed May 06, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dare I say it???
Replies: 5
Views: 1350

Re: Dare I say it???

Lake is rising 1 foot every 10 hours according to the chart. I was out last week and if it doesn't fill, its not mother nature's fault. You can blame the people shipping the water downstream.
by Charles
Sun May 03, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lamiglas Rods Excellent Customer Service!
Replies: 7
Views: 1384

Re: Lamiglas Rods Excellent Customer Service!

I mailed my Skeet Reese 705 back to them a month ago and I haven't heard a peep out of them. I'm glad at least one of us gottheir rod back in a timely manner
by Charles
Sun May 03, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Survey for Class. PLEASE RESPOND!!
Replies: 47
Views: 12842

Re: Survey for Class. PLEASE RESPOND!!

at&t (cingular).......4
by Charles
Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rodman Slough question
Replies: 7
Views: 2030

Re: Rodman Slough question

The 5mph sign used to be affixed to the bridge. I havent been in there this year so I;m not suer if it is still there.

Nonetheless, I believe there is a 5mph speed limit within 200 feet of the shoreline and Rodman definately qualifies for that.
by Charles
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are your thoughts?
Replies: 18
Views: 2913

Re: What are your thoughts?

Dont beat around the bush! It was a "Police and Fire" tournament. The pro that showed up was Greg Guttierez formerly of the Elite Series. Greg is a firefighter and there should be no question that he should be allowed to compete. It just so happens that he is a great fisherman as well as a...
by Charles
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When to stop prefishing?
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: When to stop prefishing?

fish repopulating your area may or may not happen. I caught 20lbs of 1 island in the delta yesterday and I never got a bite there today. Try to find a pattern to follow.