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- Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why did you join Westernbass.com?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1458
Re: Why did you join Westernbass.com?
I joined Northern California Bass Fishing aka NCBF in about 1996-97. It eventually evolved into Western Bass and I followed it. I joined to learn and make connections. Over the years I have found some very good friends, learned a lot, shared a lot, became a Nutcase and probably spent too much time w...
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California will now issue 365-day fishing licenses
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3094
Re: California will now issue 365-day fishing licenses
For the folks that decide to go fishing in July it's a good deal. Now they get a full year of fishing, just like the guy that bought one in January. Just buy one in January, then you will know when it expires, just like before.
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Unsecured Property Tax - State Double Dipping
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2010
Re: Unsecured Property Tax - State Double Dipping
Always been that way Whomever owns the boat in Jan pays it for that year. A question. If someone buys my boat after Jan1., are they charged the full property tax, too? If so, should I just include the property tax cost in the sale price, since I won't have the use of the boat for that year? I bough...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Faulty Fittings Fill 2019 Nitro With Water!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1026
Re: Faulty Fittings Fill 2019 Nitro With Water!
That's amazing, especially since it happened to two pumps at the same time. Is it possible something dropped on them or there was some other shock? The pumps in all boats are manufactured by third party companies like Attwood. So this would not be unique to Nitro. I would check with the dealer to se...
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2490
Re: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”
The video is heartbreaking. Its not a Drought thing, its a money thing. There selling our water and depleting our resources for Ca pockets. The water is not evaporating. Oroville is a huge lake with 4 major arms.. It was full 3-4 years ago. Some people in our government and water resources should g...
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone been to Black Butte Lately?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 698
Re: Anyone been to Black Butte Lately?
Fred and I went up there today. The Eagle Pass Launch is very usable. Good concrete ramp, but no dock in the water. There is a fair amount of water, it's at a level normal for November. Water temp was 76-78. Fishing was not good for us. We had two confirmed bites and maybe another. We saw lots of ba...
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone been to Black Butte Lately?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 698
Anyone been to Black Butte Lately?
Wondering about the water level and launching.
thanks
Pat
thanks
Pat
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Melones Fishing and Ramps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 725
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake ramps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1227
Re: Clear lake ramps
Whichever ramp you choose, recommend you use your trolling motor when inside the buoys.
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Melones Fishing and Ramps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 725
New Melones Fishing and Ramps
My wife and I will be fishing New Melones on Monday 8/9. Anyone been there recently that can offer tips for bass? Is it best to launch on the concrete low water ramp at Glory Hole point?
Thanks,
Pat
Thanks,
Pat
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Evening Frog Bite!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1106
Re: Clear Lake Evening Frog Bite!
That was fun! Also appreciate your comments on setting goals
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: The 1976-77 drought | Clear Lake News and Pix
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2614
Re: The 1976-77 drought | Clear Lake News and Pix
Did they have five years running of drought, like we do today? We have not had 5 years of drought. In 2017 we had so much rain that Lake Oroville overflowed and wiped out the spillway. Clear Lake was over it's banks and flooding. In 2019 Oroville was full to the brim again. In addition to lack of s...
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards or Oroville
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1182
Re: Bullards or Oroville
Oroville Parks and Recreation is now saying that there is launching available at Bidwell in addition to the gravel 4WD ramp at the dam. I was told by a friend that the Bidwell ramp was supposed to open in the last couple days. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28411 I went to Bullards Bar in June. T...
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Noise Pollution
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1606
Re: Noise Pollution
Those are the sounds of productive people working, I'll put up with it.
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville launch ramps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 605
Re: Oroville launch ramps
The only remaining launch ramp at Lake Oroville is the one lane gravel ramp at the Spillway. 4WD is strongly recommended. It is a pretty steep. Success with a 2WD would depend a lot whether it is already wet from other trailers and the weight of your boat, especially when pulling out.
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California's drought as lake beds turn to dust
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2148
Re: California's drought as lake beds turn to dust
I still maintain that the best solution is desalination of sea water. That is the only way we will actually get MORE fresh water. Anything else is just redistribution and battling over of what mother nature gives us. They have been doing it in the middle East for decades. The science is proven. Yes ...
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Indian Valley Reservoir
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1888
Re: Indian Valley Reservoir
Also the speed limit on the lake is 10 mph. And it is at least occasionally enforced by the Sherriff
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake ramps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1522
Re: Clear Lake ramps
I was at Redbud and the Oaks on Tuesday and Wednesday July 6 & 7. Both are usable, but be cautious. I recommend using your trolling motor anytime you are inside the buoys/channel markers. A few weeks ago I tagged a rock coming into Redbud when the wind pushed me to the left a little ways. Stay i...
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anybody miss Cooch?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2847
Re: Anybody miss Cooch?
I think of him often. We were team partners for 100% Bass, and fun fished a lot too. Friends off the water too, went to a few blues shows and festivals. I was on Clear Lake last week fishing Frazier point and remembered how he loved to fish jigs in that deep water. 1/2 oz, brown with a Yamamoto 164 ...
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7207
Re: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
Congratulations again! So great to see her swim away!!
- Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What are various Weeds in Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1342
Re: What are various Weeds in Clear Lake
Thanks! That helps on both counts!
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:16 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What are various Weeds in Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1342
What are various Weeds in Clear Lake
I am tired of calling them the "stringy ones," "leafy ones," "floating ones," etc. Any good resources to identify them?
thanks
Pat
thanks
Pat
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ned Rig questions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1923
Re: Ned Rig questions
I have had the best luck with a Ned rig just dead sticking it. I generally use the 1/6th oz head. Just cast it out and let it sit for a bit, then pick it up and drop it and let it sit again. Sometimes you will see your line move or a fish will have it when you pick it up. For me it works best with t...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5238
Re: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
Good luck! It is definitely a sellers market right now. Maybe wait until the fall to get better prices.
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2533
Re: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
I was on Clear Lake the last two days, immediately after the WWBT Pro/Am. The water temperature was 68-74 degrees depending on time and where we were on the lake. This is not excessively high water temperatures for largemouth bass. With proper livewell care, weigh-in tank and release boat management...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5238
Re: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
gouge on the underside of the hull, I used Marine Tex. It gets hard as a rock and it doesn't look pretty afterwards, but it did what I needed it to do. Marine-Tex can be finished just like body putty on a car. Use progressively finer sandpaper, then rubbing compound, then polish and finally a good ...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:52 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Melones Lake Top Water Bass Fishing (video)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1541
Re: New Melones Lake Top Water Bass Fishing (video)
Thanks for sharing that!
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Better Than Previous Year Average Fish at Lake Oroville
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1260
Re: Better Than Previous Year Average Fish at Lake Oroville
Great video, thanks for sharing. I was worried your dog might end up with treble hook in its lip.
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5238
Re: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
Thanks so much for all the help and replies, it truly is much appreciated!! I do have 1 more question, if a boat has a quarter size gouge on the bottom/side what would that cost to get fixed and when it’s down to the resin can you still use the boat and will it take on any water? The cost for profe...
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5238
Re: Need help & feedback on deciding between Stratos and Ranger boat
I have owned a 2006 Stratos 285 Pro XL. I thought it was an excellent boat, performed well and handled rough water well. It also had plenty of storage. When the time came, I had no trouble selling it, even with a high hour ETEC. With that "new" Optimax that sounds like an excellent boat. I...
- Sat May 01, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Launching at Oroville
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1024
Re: Launching at Oroville
According to DWR/Parks&Recreation there is a concrete ramp at Bidwell down to lake level 665'. Below that it will be a gravel ramp. Spillway ramp is concrete down to 700', then gravel. The new ramp at Loafer creek will be good down to 704'. Easy to launch at Bidwell now and the bite is excellent!
- Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat necessities
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2156
Re: Boat necessities
What others said plus: Basic tool kit, volt meter, zip ties, electrical tape, flash light, compass, prop nut wrench, dock ropes, extra hat, plug knocker, anchor.
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lost another old schooler...Joel Anderson...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 739
Re: Lost another old schooler...Joel Anderson...
Very sorry to hear of another lost fisherman. What this says to me is, don't put off calling a buddy to hit the water, or maybe have a cup of coffee or a beer. Time waits for no one.
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:31 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why does delivery from Tackle Warehouse take so long these days?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9758
Re: Why does delivery from Tackle Warehouse take so long these days?
I just experienced the same thing. My order of in stock items did not ship for 9 days. They sent me an email advising me of that the day after I ordered. Seems the issue is getting everything packaged to ship.
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:22 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Englebright Lake
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1427
Re: Englebright Lake
I fish it a couple times a year. Has all three species. Typically stays full as it gets water out of Bullards Bar. That said, it will fluctuate 6-8 feet at times and because the water comes out of the Bullards outlet the temperature can also fluctuate. There is a grass line around a lot of the lake ...
- Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat registration in CA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1561
Re: Boat registration in CA
I understand your frustration. The boat inspection requirements vary from county to county and even from lake to lake. It pays to do a little research before you go anywhere these days. Lake county has required an inspection sticker for many years now. It has evolved from an actual inspection of the...
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:05 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 24.07 to Win Shasta | WWBT 2021 Shasta Open Final Results
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2068
Re: 24.07 to Win Shasta | WWBT 2021 Shasta Open Final Results
someone is making pretty good $$$$$$ off these events ,,and its not the players go figure I just did the math, they paid out $11,550, that's $1050 more than the $300 entry fee for 35 teams ($10,500). That does not consider any options collected, nor the 3 free entries for a future event. Seems like...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Lake master
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1031
Re: Lake master
Sounds like you are equipping a Z19 Pro. Great Boat! The Helix units will not share maps even if they are networked. They will share waypoints and images. You will need a map card for each unit. I have a Lakemaster on the bow and a Navionics at the console. They both are an annual subscription. They...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Crappie bite at Clear Lake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1400
Re: Crappie bite at Clear Lake?
Thanks Guys! I did see the new State record, amazing! I am planning to bring my wife over there next Wednesday. She has just started fishing this year and would like her to experience a good numbers day.
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:47 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Crappie bite at Clear Lake?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1400
Crappie bite at Clear Lake?
Is the crappie bite still rolling at Clear Lake. I know they were at the South end of the Rattlesnake arm, any place else?
thanks
Pat
thanks
Pat
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:16 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat trailer suspension
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2114
Re: Boat trailer suspension
Here is a post form the trailering forum at Bass Boat Central you might be interested in.
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1103877
You might search Youtube for videos too.
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1103877
You might search Youtube for videos too.
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7207
Re: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
WOW! Congratulations! And Kudos for letting her go.
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Everything you need to know about bass fishing the CA, DELTA Part 1- Breaking Down the River!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2434
Re: Everything you need to know about bass fishing the CA, DELTA Part 1- Breaking Down the River!
Wow, thanks for the informative video. Well thought out, easy to understand.
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:27 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1109
Re: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
Glad this is almost resolved, hope you get your new, correct trailer soon. Sounds like the problem was with a particular BPS rather than BPS as a whole. As I said before my experience with them at the Rocklin store has been excellent. Enjoy your graph upgrade, and catch a bunch with your new rig. Pat
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7638
Re: I won’t ever purchase a boat from Bass Pro Shops again. Check out this video
Very glad to hear this is getting worked out. I am betting once this first chapter is finished you will be very happy with your new boat. I know that we are extremely pleased with out 2021 Z19. Good luck on the water and catch a bunch!
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 3 Days of Fishing Melones
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1461
Re: 3 Days of Fishing Melones
Great info, I am heading up there today. My wife and I will fish this afternoon and I will be fishing with my son-in-law tomorrow.
thanks!
Pat
thanks!
Pat
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dink Mendez
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1151
Re: Dink Mendez
Rodstrainer Tackle Co
623 Ginden Dr
Campbell, CA, 95008-4402 United States
(408) 866-1582
623 Ginden Dr
Campbell, CA, 95008-4402 United States
(408) 866-1582
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7638
Re: I won’t ever purchase a boat from Bass Pro Shops again. Check out this video
Very happy to hear your are getting some progress. Hope it is not too long before you are back on the water enjoying your new boat. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Pat
Pat
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mega Live Imaging?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1726
Re: Mega Live Imaging?
I am having the same thought process. Big factor for me is that I already have Humminbird graphs that will be compatible with Mega Live. My decision will be whether to go with Mega Live or Mega 360. In any case, I will be waiting for Mega Live to be released before I decide. Here is a link to info o...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update video. Kent Brown and BassPro Manteca, Ca to the rescue
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7638
Re: I won’t ever purchase a boat from Bass Pro Shops again. Check out this video
I also encourage you to give Kent a chance to get your boat right. I left a comment on your YouTube page as well. Good luck and please let us know how this develops. Good Luck
Pat
Pat
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