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MGJR

There is a need for an organization to represent reservoir fisheries in California-no doubt. I have been personally trying to lay the groundwork to do so. However- to provide advocacy and research at the level you speak of for DU, CalWaterfowl, etc, etc-there is considerable overhead and resources r...

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Clear lake's water quality problems are MUCH more complex and bigger than spraying weeds. The aquatic macrophytes being sprayed are going to die off eventually at some point regardless making a fish kill an annual possibility even if spraying didn't occur. I seem to recall a series of huge wildfire...

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Well...I have to chime on a few things. There is some pure nonsense in this thread and a few good points. First and foremost, there is a problem with anoxic conditions in Clear Lake resulting in massive fish kills. As Steve points out, yes, that does have the potential from a population standpoint t...

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Y'all - Steve is an insider of the fish community. He hears and sees a lot of **** that he cannot openly comment about. I spent many years doing the same thing - I however, do not have to worry about MY job! Lets just say this - those who control, or want to control water, do not care about the fish...

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Large, small and lots of nice crappie

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North wind+buzz bait=awesomeness

Just saying-

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We had the Calfed, Bay-Delta project, this, that and the next...have there been any measurable imrovements in salmon pops? Nope! still an unstoppable POD. Funny...wonder what the common denominator is? Oh wait...it's too much water out of the Delta. Where's my 500 million? I just solved the problem.

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Chico State Graduation. That eats up all hotels/motels. Try one of the campgrounds.

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Rangers have nothing to do with it. That is entirely on Lime Saddle Marina and folks running that facility. In 37 years-I've seen little effort to clear the ramp.
I launched Saturday before anyone else-there was no wood!

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By filtered I mean NGO and non-profits operate with huge overhead - and often, grant money will be awarded but go through 1 or 2 foundations or groups who "administer" the grants. Usually a lot of wasteful overhead. Often a lot of feel good jobs with no accountability and don't really resu...

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Grants are often filtered through multiple channels and the money's finally available for any meaningful programs is minimal. Note: the $96/hr is a loaded rate, not hourly wage. Regardless: just ways to tax, tax, tax. Typical bureaucratic solution.

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They will lose more money in tax revenue if fewer guys come stay and fish. Just hurting their own economy. They will never be Napa County. Embrace the resources you have - this would not happen in most states, especially ones with world renowned fisheries.

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Chico

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I fished with one for nearly 15 years. Caught a million fish on it. For the price - great rod. Spend a bit more - many more options, get into some really quality rods.

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In a pinch, if it's real wet, breathable waders are not a bad option. Then you just need a good jacket.

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In cdec reservoirs page, select daily reservoir elevation, select your reservoir. It will report elevation.

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MGJR · Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 11/22/2016 How much ramp left at the Saddle?

How much ramp left at the Saddle?

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Nor-Cal. Can ship at cost of shipping.

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COLUMBIA RIVER OUTFITTERS BAITCAST ROD. 6' MEDIUM HEAVY. GOOD CONDITION. $25.

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BRAND NEW KISTLER ARGON 7'0 GLASS/GRAPHITE MEDIUM ACTION CRANKING ROD (BAITCAST). RETAILS $169 - ASKING $90.

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Gary Yamamoto Tournament Rod. Label says its 6' but its 6'10". Medium action. Light/sensitive bait cast rod.

$40. OBO

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Bass Pro Shops Extreme. 6'6" Medium Action bait cast rod. $35.00. Gently used.
Bass Pro Shops Bionic Blade. 6'6" Medium Heavy. $30.00. Moderately used.

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More Picts? Any more info on big motor (reports, major work, regular maint). Cover?

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It is not dissimilar from Motherload Lakes, other than its primarily a spotted bass fishery. Yes, there are numbers, but if you want to fish for better quality, you can. It changes over the year, so it is difficult to give you a list. You do not need 4/0 EWG hooks, I will tell you that! I live in Ch...

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We have non-reproductive hermaphroditic fish with opiate and antidepressant additions! Could be worse I guess.

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Here is the deal, some components of retardants used in fire suppression are toxic to aquatic organisms. However, it is not like there are significant quantities of it entering the aquatic ecosystem. Pilots and firefighters are briefed on ecologically sensitive areas and are not supposed to apply in...

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Jim: watermelon black fleck
Andy: Green pumpkin black fleck

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Fortunately, bass are a pretty resilient species, our water quality conditions are generally good, and we don't have many disease problems. However, that is not an excuse not to exercise proper care of fish. My original post was largely in reference to a series of photographs posted of a decent larg...

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Can you please quit laying the fish in the dirt?

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You show me a photo, I'd be more inclined to believe you. Most likely....large Plecostomus somebody let out of their aquarium. If they are sturgeon, which is highly unlikely, they were illegally put there. Still...I highly doubt it.

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Several reasons, 1 there is no suitable habitat and they would not ever occur there naturally. Second, I'm a fishery biologist....lived here my whole life. I kinda have it on good authority. I did forget...there are some catfish.

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There are definitely not sturgeon in Cal Park Lake...

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Pressure changes are what you need to worry about right now. Fishing a steady and falling barometer, good. Fast rising (typically day after storm) can make bite tough for several reasons.

Friday should be good. Should be fish in all phases of spawn cycle...

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Share your pass...ill enlighten you! Ha ha.
Mostly bass and bluegill. Some squito fish and of course a few local gold fish.

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Any back seats open next Sun? Delta north?

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Like new Bass Pro Shops Extreme, Woo Daves Spinnerbait special.
XTR66MT
6'6" Medium Action.

I actually use it for light top water and rip bait, just upgrading.

New for $90; Asking $45. Butte County. No shipping. PM if interested.

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SM1601MF
Medium Action
10-20 lb line
1/4-5/8 bait
Length 6'9" or 7'

$60 Butte County, No shipping. PM if interested.

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There are a lot of quality rods and reels out there. In part, it is what you are looking to use it for and what you are willing to spend. I can only tell you what I like. For rods, I think Kistler Rods are very well made, sensitive, strong and cost competitive with any other rod on the market. They ...

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Ha ha. Right after this post, 8 entries by a dealer.

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Yes, frustrating for both the sportsman and for the managers/biologists perspective. People with little to no experience dealing with wildlife fishery management. The commission should not be comprised entirely of political appointees. It should include Dept. Managers (wildlife, fisheries, enforceme...

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Revised 1/19, 0500. 72 hour reservoir elevation change. Rounded to nearest foot. Another storm moving in.

Oroville: 14' (210' to go)!
Shasta: 9'
Bar: 10'
Folsom: 5'

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Brief 48 hour reservoir elevation change summary. All up several feet! Significant inflow still flowing in. Delta guys, you have a big slug of water coming at you!

Shasta: 6'
Oroville: 7'
Bar: 5.5'
Folsom: 2.42'

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Rick, It is going to be wet. The question is how wet? This part of the state is notorious for considerable precipitation and runoff under the right conditions. The most recent state guidance (http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/products/QPF.pdf) suggests that rainfall over the next 10 days in the fea...

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Gary's absolutely right, we need wet systems to continually drop precipitous amounts of precipitation. We have to remember that we are in a four year deficit...a HUGE (insert Trump voice here) amount of ground to make up. We are moving in a positive direction in that all NorCal reservoirs are making...

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I was talking about the agency as a whole, not the individuals who work there.

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Yeah, DFG is not proactive with management of reservoirs in California. I think the DFW is proactive, with it's tournament permitting process, and it's bag/creel limits. They try to manage our fisheries for both the fish and the anglers. Ha ha ha! Yeah, facilitating the permits they require and ins...

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