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MGJR

Yeah, DFG is not proactive with management of reservoirs in California.

MGJR

It sounds as though conditions are good for a healthy smallmouth population. It is normal to see smaller numbers, but larger fish in the size structure of the population. That sounds like a good change. W/O more information, I would argue that it is unlikely smallmouth are having a significant or me...

MGJR

All other things being equal, yes, the population would self regulate and would experience some ups and downs depending on environmental influences (habitat, feed, etc.). Somewhat of a vague question. If you are curious about something more specific, I can try to better answer your question.

MGJR

60 day reservoir elevation plots for Oroville, Shasta, Bullards Bar. Things are positive, but there is a LONG way to go.

MGJR

Any open back seats in Nor Cal this week? Need to get out on the water.

MGJR

Could you post a few picts of the colored jig heads?

MGJR

This problem is not new, nor, is it limited to the Delta. I have fished Oroville and other Nor Cal lakes my whole life, much of it from an aluminum boat. Nothing was more frustrating than a "pro" cutting you off, waking you, fishing in front of you and exhibiting outright disrespect. I hav...

MGJR

How many hours are on the motor? Does it have smart craft? Cover? More picts? Where are you located?

MGJR

It's a pretty simple equation. Less water = less salmon. http://www.fws.gov/lodi/afrp/Documents/Doubling_goal_graphs_020113.pdf Look at Figure 6. Coincidentally, total Delta exports, as well as the proportion of flow exported, have both increased over the long term. This, in combination with a mult...

MGJR

The S1894 bill passed without opposition, the Democrates who sponsored this bill won. So now what can bass anglers do? Tom Options are limited when even the Republican representatives are on board for this and similar bills introduced to secure water for ag. Again, its politics, and nothing more. N...

MGJR

I'm not seeing where you are reading New Melones. Unless otherwise specifically stated, based on the language of the bill, it sounds as though it refers to all anadromous waters of the Stanislaus. It is very interesting to me why this language is explicitly included as part of this bill. It seems li...

MGJR

George, In the text provided, where did you get fish would be eradicated from upstream impoundments such as New Melones? There is much more to this story, including, but not limited to, how it would be implemented. Further, as previously stated, it is part of a much larger water initiative. Although...

MGJR

Any more info? Did the 135 come with boat originally? Are you only owner? Total length and length on trailer tongue closed, etc. Does everything work? What hummingbird graphs? Any major maintenance!? Any additional photos?

Thanks.

MGJR

Could I get some more photos? I can PM my email if it's easier than posting.

MGJR

Beyond your maintenance (change impeller, etc.) has it recently been into a shop for service? Any history of problems with the motor? Any stress fractures or other imperfections in the body? I would be interested in more photos.

Thanks,
MIKE

MGJR

Could I get some picts? Where are you located?

MGJR

Now, the tricky part: making legislators and committee members understand that to manage those resources that generate that revenue costs money.

MGJR

10 pounds 6 ounces

MGJR

How many hours? I would like to see more photos also.

MGJR

TRUFISH wrote:I had heard that if this does go through and they list Hitch as an endangered species, then all non-native species (black bass) have to be eradicated.

Good bye tournaments at clear lake.

Has anyone heard the same thing?

Where do people come up with this stuff?

MGJR

KB, thanks for taking the time to put together that post. As a fishery biologist and an avid bass angler, I've been advocating a regulation change for Oroville for years now. I know there have been a variety of alternative regulations proposed, but the bottom line is, the existing regulations were o...

MGJR

Look for warmer water! With the recent weather change, the conditions have been changing. Collectively, fish becoming more active, but bite may change daily.

MGJR

Look for warmer water! With the recent weather change, the conditions have been changing. Collectively, fish becoming more active, but bite may change daily.

MGJR

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sto/

Then click on forecast discussion. It's technical, but the most accurate. Usually, if they are uncertain about what is likely, they will elude to that fact at least.

MGJR

Keith R wrote:Kill it!

Why? It is a native fish, one of the few. I can 't stand that attitude.

MGJR

I know that I've been fishing Lake Oroville for 25 years and I've definately seen quite a bit of hybridization...in fact, I see very few true redeye anymore (harvest, competition, hybridazation) (also helps that I'm a fishery biologist). Regardless, nice fish. Perhaps I'll head out tonight and do so...

MGJR

Pro: 24.45
AM: 19.30

MGJR

Anybody out there been a Marshall for an Elite series event? It sounds like a really cool opportunity, thought I would see if any of my fellow area anglers have participated and hear what their experience was like and if its worth it.

Thanks,

MIKE

MGJR

I've been fishing oroville for 25 years; and I couldn't tell ya. I think it comes down to two general approaches to fishing, people who focus on catching big fish and people who focus on places to catch big fish. For example, Dobyns has an inept ability to do both, find and catch bigger spots. But, ...

MGJR

Lake Almanor. Canyon Dam campground. Pretty good pre-spawn and spawn conditions about that time.

MGJR

I have had both loomis and Kistler jig rods. There are things that I like about each of them. I truly prefer jig fishing to any method (except maybe crankin/blading). I use a Kistler California Series (KJPS610). Not even sure if this model is made anymore, I've had it for a number of years now. I ha...

MGJR

What time is Bob at Limit Out usually open?

MGJR

I'm planning my annual June vacation trip to Clear Lake. I'm trying to make some plans and need some additional inside info on the inspection process. I have visited the lake county website and downloaded a copy of the inspection sticker application and looked at the list of locations and times open...

MGJR

Hipster,

Probably a result of a number of things...surface area to volume, rainfall patterns, snowpack (the American River watershed gets a higher proportion of snow than Putah Creek Watershed).

But I'm with ya, its a bit discouraging...we want our ponds brimmin full of hungry bass!!!!!

MGJR

Wardens work nights and weekends...always. Just because the hatchery workers didn't think the warden would be out at Nimbus on the weekend, doesn't mean that the wardens aren't watching. They are very stealthy buggers. They need to get the evidence they need so that they can ensure the perps are pro...

MGJR

Had to sell the boat is past spring...I've been out once since (Clear Lake in june, which was phenominal by the way). Bottom line, I'm suffereing some serious bass fishing blues. Works killing me, family life is great, but I have a serious bass fishing addiction and I can't get it off of my mind. I ...

MGJR

I would love to get out.

Boatless and in need of a day on the lake.

Mike

MGJR

Interested in your input.

MG

MGJR

What ever it takes Mr. Squawfish Hunter!!!

MGJR

Ya'll should have a big fish competition on Freshwater Lagoon.

I've caught a few 5-7# bass out of there back in my college days. Its nice cause its close.

MGJR

Ya'll should have a big fish competition on Freshwater Lagoon.

I've caught a few 5-7# bass out of there back in my college days. Its nice cause its close.

MGJR

Have fun fishing in the snow.

MGJR

I was dissappointed in the production all together. I like the feelgood family stories and about those have struggled and made a successful career of bass fishing, but I would like to see folks actually fish. How many time did they show Swindles little move and how many times were they going to show...

MGJR

Fellas, There is a decent amount of information in the primary scientific literature pertaining to this subject. There have even studies on Lake Shasta. There are factors like temperature than can influence how far fish will travel, and temparature and stress are interrelated and interdependent. The...

MGJR

I've noticed that the past few years the price of "primo" rigs has risen dramatically. Unfortunately, I also think they are pricing a lot of potential anglers right out of boats. I like to compare it to trucks, the market would not bare new pickups going up at the rate bass rigs have gone ...

MGJR

First time in years I've put in for a season rezy on Howard Slough...didn't think I'd even draw it...turns out I drew No.1 next weekend.

Now I need to get the skinny so I can drill some tiny, innocent little duckies.

Mike

MGJR

We figured it 300 plus as well. The picture definately doesn't do justice to how big the bear truly was.

This is the second bear my father has seen swimming across lake oroville. He saw one swim across the MF about 20 years ago.

MIKE

MGJR

On the photos page.

Mike Gorman

Taken this past Sunday about half way up the NF. I have a video clip of him getting out too, but can't figure out to post it...its too large.

MGJR

A few years back I had the pleasure of spending some time fishing Oroville with Dee. Similar to his comments to NaCl, Dee would question the Why's and "Why did you do that? Do you know why you lost that fish? Why are you fishing this if..." And in that day, I learned a tremendous amount ab...

MGJR

I'm a young guy with a young family and fuel costs were already prohibitive, now they are down right restricting. I can fish areas in and around launch sites to keep costs down, but it really puts a crimp on trips to Clear Lake :( This year I've had to make a decision whether to hunt of fish this fa...

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