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McCoy Mean Green is now in Bass Pro Shpos (Rancho Cucamonga ~ southern CA, and Las Vegas). Here is the deal : Anyone purchasing a spool (or spools) of Mean Green from Bass Pro Shops can send their original receipt to McCoy and they will send you a second spool (or spools) FREE This will go until 31 ...

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Never seen it that tough on Oro. 1 bite in 8 hours for two of us. Spoke to 2 other boats at the ramp, and for all 3 of us there were two fish caught. It was nice to launch on concrete. Main body was well stained & it muddied as you moved up the arms. Lots of floating debris. Be careful out there.

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Just about impossible to beat that store. I ordered some stuff the other day, they processed the order same day and I had it the next with free shipping on the $50+ order.

Can't recommend them enough.

TheFLY

Remember, the concept on this event is to be "different". One day is plenty. I'd have voted for ZERO days if that were an option. For guys that want to take multiple days off and fish most of the week, STREN and FLW fit that mold.

-Craig Gottwals

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Thank you very much Tom and Greg. Your kind comments are much appreciated. The best way to ensure the future success of the show is to continue to support the sponsors (especially Galaxie Marine) who bring you the show. I'm sure that most of you noticed that Jim Carious (Executive Producer) made som...

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Howdy GITBIT, In my insane quest through this sport, I think I have just about used every line out there. I have gone exclusively to McCoy now almost like a rebellious kid circles back to his parentsâ€™ politics at some point in life. (Years ago, I was introduced to McCoy line by John Gray "The...

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Man killed, friend hurt in Folsom Lake boat crash By Chelsea Phua - cphua@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PDT Saturday, April 26, 2008 One man was killed and another was injured about 6 p.m. Friday when the boat in which they were riding flipped end-over-end and sank near Hobie Cove on Folsom Lake, a...

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Cook,

For anything 1/2 ounce or more, I'm using the 734. I use the 703 for my 3/8 ounce stuff. I think you will love that 734 for the bigger football heads. It is a great combination.

Happy Fishing.

TheFLY

Hey RipBait, Kopper's advice is sound. That lake is NOT what it was last year at this time. I fished there for 5 straight days last week in prep for and during the WON Bass event. I struggled mightily on days 1-4 catching a small limit of fish or less each day. Finally, on Sunday of the WON event, w...

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I think you'll be most happy with the 733. The 734 would possibly be a little heavy for your Senko use. The 733 and the 703 are the best balanced rods I've ever fished in my life. Take your reel to a store and slap it on each rod ... I bet you pick a 733. Enjoy!

~Craig Gottwals

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Hey Buddy!

I hope that your health has been better. It will be good to see you on the water this Spring!

Yeah, as to my "focus", I had to get through a divorce in order to get my fishing priorities appropriately honed!

TheFLY

Think the fishing on Folsom has been unbearably tough? [So do most of us mere mortals] But make sure to tune in for True Bass on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM on Comcast Sports Net in order to see how Kent and Phil worked to put some decent fish in the boat at a time when MANY guys are going out there...

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The bite was tough as HELL , but I had an absolute BLAST fishing with John Chairpotti on Tuesday. He and I fished together to film an episode of Galaxie Marine's True bass on New Melones. For those of you who would like to see what a top-notch pro and guide does when fish get LOCKJAW in post-front b...

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Those of you up that way will not want to miss this one. John is phenomininal on that lake and you will not find a nicer guy in the industry.

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Hey Rob ... since you are going to be getting quotes, make sure you contact Melissa M. at the Folsom office of Liberty Mutual (tell her you are a fellow bass fisherman and that I -Craig- sent you). I'm in the insurance business and I can't even beat her rates. She and her husband are avid boaters an...

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And don't forget Tackle Warehouse! For my money it is the best tackle store around no matter where you live!

www.tacklewarehouse.com

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Just wanted to pass on a recommendation for an unbelievably nice house for rent up at Shasta Lake. I was up there for a few days last week and was blown away at how nice it was. Normally, when we head out to fish Oroville, Delta, Shasta or Clear Lake we end up at staying in some places that are not ...

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Ah ... that was YOU!!! Yeah, I noted that they mistakenly put my name on your article. Yeah, generally folks have said "nice job" to me and I said, thanks ... "but I did not write that 2nd one!" Too funny. Now I know where the proper credit goes. This weekend was just not meant t...

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I wrote an article on this last year for the Bass Angler's guide. You can read it at:

http://craiggottwals.net/db1/00034/crai ... ishing.pdf

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Here is the latest and most accurate ... NORTHBOUND TRUCKS ARE BEING SCREENED 10 MI NORTH OF REDDING (SHASTA CO) - DRIVERS MUST HAVE MAXIMUM CHAINS IN THEIR POSSESSION IN ORDER TO PROCEED - PERMIT LOADS ARE PROHIBITED A HIGH WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT OVER THE ELKHORN BRIDGE & OVER THE ELKHORN C...

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I passed through Fawndale at 10:00 AM and they were stopping cars headed north on 5 at that point. I don't know if they were just checking for chains or if they were turning folks around, but there was a LONG line of folks trying get get North at that point. I was headed South on 5.

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Okay ... just finished packing ... I have a set of Bass Pro 100 MPH stuff and Cabela's Guidewear with TONS of warm stuff to wear underneath. I've been really happy with the Cabela's Guidewear but it is getting old, so I bought he BPS stuff this time around. If neither of those are good enough ... I ...

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Brian you are a life saver! Thanks!!!

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Dude, I really appreciate that, but I'll be coming up from the south ... I probably should have been more clear in my original post. I suppose my best bet is to drag the boat to Clearlake Oaks and leave it at Limit Out for the few hours. I was just hoping there might be someplace in Williams. One fe...

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I would LOVE to leave my boat someplace safe from about 10:30 AM to 6PM on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd. Long Story/Short ... I need to head over to Ukiah for work on may way back up to Shasta for the WON & FLW Stren. And if I can avoid having to lug my boat over the hill to the coast and back ... I'd lo...

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New Year's Eve or Day?

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I definitely would not like to work a Spook all day with glass. It is too heavy and floppy for my tastes. Take a look at the Dobyns 733 and 734 ... my personal preference is the 734 you can cast quite a bit further. I also don't like to use crankbait rods for Spooks. I guess if I were throwing braid...

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What do you think Chad is?

Dude ... that is DAMNED funny right there! Damned funny ... I don't care who ya are!

Chad is absolutely, bar none, one of the best fisherman I've ever been on a boat with. There is no doubt about it.

But he is also one of the funnest Arky's to razz!

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Cool stuff.

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To answer your question ... the Dobyns Rods are better. Gary designed both rods and he's now had over two years to tinker with his stuff and improve upon it anyway he can. Just like in two more years, that generation of Dobyns Rods will be better yet. He's big, he talks plain and he comes across as ...

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Just logged onto www.tacklewarehouse.com and noticed that they have some GREAT reel deals in place for Chirstmas! * Shimano Stradics are at $94 * Abu Garcia 5600WS Baitcasting Reels are at $64.88 and * Quantum Accurist II Casting Reels are at $75 Their site is so well organized an easy to use ... if...

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I was out there yesterday and found MASSIVE schools of bait with FAT bass gorging on them. However ... I could not get them to hit the spoon. But they were taking the jig as I dragged it through there. Right now ... you MUST find the bait on that lake or you'll struggle massively. Look for the birds...

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Best multi-use darthead rod, bar none.

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How'd it go, guyz?

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$188.88

Never seen them so low. Interrrrrrrestingggggg!

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=ACR

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Yep ... Mean Green Extreme!

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Hey Kap!

Doin' well man. How about you? You going to fish Pro/Ams next year?

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So I took my brother fishing on Saturday. He and his family vacationed on Don Pedro for the weekend and I took him out on the bass boat for a few hours. He bass fishes about 2 times per year and had never caught a fish over 3 lbs. I wanted to try out my new Dobyns Rods and so I had him throwing dart...

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Bump.

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I have not been lately but have heard twice the water is low and muddy.

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Scottie, If we can't do Folsom, what about a mixture of our bodies of water around Folsom? 1 Delta 1 Berryessa 1 Oroville 1 Comanche 1 Pardee And then perhaps we can do the final 2 at Folsom with the TOC there as well. Should be enough water by then. It would be a different circuit than any other ou...

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Check Galaxie Marine in Newcastle ... if memory serves they are only charging between $19 and $22 per gallon. Last time I researched it (about 2 months ago) they were, by FAR, the best deal around! And when you see Ryan make sure to say, "Hey, didn't I see you on that Blue Collar comedy deal, G...

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Yep, I really like the 703 for Senkos, Flukes and lighter jigs (3/8 oz or less) but I'm really digging on the 704 for the larger jigs. I flat cannot WAIT for my 734 to show up ... I can see myslef using that darn thing for so many applications ... definitely will need a few of 'em!

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Just ordered a smattering of gear from Tacklewarehouse, and, as always ... 2 days later it is at my doorstep with no shipping charges and no hassle. Awesome selection, awesome customer service and just good people to deal with. They really do things right. Keep up the good work and keep us fishermen...

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Thanks gents! Got another one or two on the way ... =)

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I know at least a few of us will be fishing these:

WON PRO-AM

Jan 5-6 2008 Lake Shasta
April 12-13, 2008 Clear Lake
June 14-15, 2008 Delta
Oct 30-31 2008 Western Classic - TBD

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So I posted a week or two ago that I was disappointed as to the prices I was quoted to stay at the Resort for this weekendâ€™s Pro/Am. They were quoting me prices up to $200 a night and insisting I buy 2 Charlie Daniels tickets. At the time I punted. Then I spoke to a friend who negotiated a room fo...

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"Am I nuts to take my light rig with 6# to Clear Lake?" I fished with Aaron Martens in Day 3 of the BASS Event at Clear Lake. Virtually everyone was throwing huge baits all over the place. Aaron had downsized to 6 LB Floro and we were drop shotting with 4-inch robo worms. Now, we happend t...

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Well ... they were still working quote well on Sunday. I only caught a couple on a crankbait a ton on the jig, but the fella in the back of my boat was just crushing the fish on a swimbait. It was amazing. As long as the water is as clear as it is now, I think that bite will stay. Once it gets reall...

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