SHASTA DUH ??

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:47 pm

fished this last week at shasta .. got houseboat at packers bay.. ramp was closed so i went to bridge bay and launched bass boat .. ramp there is LONG..NARROW AND MUDDY AT END. then i went up and paid launch fee.. gal asked me how long i was going to be parked . i said till friday she said $105.oo I TOLD HER I JUST WANTED TO USE THE RAMP FOR 5 MINUTES ?? SHE SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THEY HAD PARKING.. yea !! IN TWO FEET OF DIRT .. good thing ng changed to the delta. a couple more weeks and i don't think even bridge bay ramp will be usable. already its one lane and very steep.. oh yea we had houseboat serviced tuesday and filled gas tank 5.10 a gallon ... came back friday 5,40 a gallon.. they were closing sunday so its not like they got new tankful between tuesday and friday .. oh yea trout fishing slow but you could catch all the spots you wanted while trolling for trout ..

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:35 am

SO YOU ARTE SAYING IT IS $ 20.00 A DAY TO PARK AT BRIDGE BAY.............AND PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING IT IS GOING TO BE $ 12.00 FOR NEW MELONES AND $ 13.00 AT DON PEDRO ??

Chris Laskowski · Post by **Chris Laskowski** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:58 am

Its not $20 a day to launch! Its $15 a day or just buy the year pass for $200, and no the ramp isn't almost out of the water we already went over that.

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:27 am

i didn't say $20 just total .. i'm just giving my opinion .. i was there in january for the won bass and launching was a mess and the water was way higher its probably going to be ok but your better really have skilled guys if you are going to try to launch two at a time with what i saw there this week ???we caught lots of spots so fishing might be really good..of course we caught them at 50 feet while trolling for trout .. the mouth of squaw creek was loaded with fish .. be careful everyone there are a lot of islands only a few feet under water . and some the marker was about 6 inches out of the water . of course the water was dropping about a foot to a foot and a half a day while we were there .. again just my .02 and for information. if you are launching there i'd plan an hour to hour and a half extra ?? good luck to everyone i think fishing should really be good ..

cleb19 · Post by **cleb19** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 11:25 am

No since in trying to convince Laskowski that the FLW decision was the right one. He has it in his mind that FLW SCREWED him and everyone else that lives in redding that is a local so no point. O ya but a season pass for 200.00 when he was there for a week doesnt make much since and 15.00 a day for a crummy ramp no thanks. Come on out to the delta guys support FLW.... my .02

cleb

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:10 pm

I do not care if Bridge Bay is the last ramp at Shasta or not. I will not go there, nor pay those new owners their price's on anything.
I will fish/launch other spots or another lake for the perior of low water. Bill K

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:20 pm

BEINGS A BORN AND BRED REDDING BOY. I REMEMBER ALL THE DROUGHTS AT SHASTA. IT SEEMS WE USED TO LAUNCH OUT OF JONES VALLEY, IN THE DIRT................SAME AT BREDGE BAY.ONLY DIFFERENCE . WE PAID NOTHING OR IF I REMEMBER $ 2.00 LAUNCH FEE BACK THEN !! LATE 80'S EARY 90'S. THEN IT ALL WENT TO HELL IN A HURRY IT SEEMS...............CLEARLAKE BOUND NOW .

JIGS

bryanmc · Post by **bryanmc** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:41 pm

cleb19 wrote:No since in trying to convince Laskowski that the FLW decision was the right one. He has it in his mind that FLW SCREWED him and everyone else that lives in redding that is a local so no point.
cleb

Really? When did he tell you that? I think you're just making an ASSumption, since I bet you haven't discussed it with him as much as I have. We were all bummed when they moved the tournament, guys had taken time off work and spent money to prefish so it was expensive for some folks. I don't recall anyone ever saying anyone screwed anyone.

BTW... The new management at Bridge Bay isn't aware that they will have ramp until the lake is about 180 ft down. They're new so they don't know what they have, they probably should have asked someone or maybe even had a diver check it out for them. I suppose if the Triton owners tournament goes off without a hitch next month the decision to move the NG may have been made without the best information.

One last thing, according to the BOR and the folks that track the lake level, it was dropping about 3-4 inches a day during the week Bob G was there, not 1 - 1.5 ft per day.

I do agree that they're charging too much at BB though. It's $15.00 a day to park, the ramp is free to use.

TD · Post by TD » Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:42 am

You can't launch a Jones Valley with the normal fee or yearly pass. Jones Valley Resort has laid claim to that part of the lake and extorts $20.00 to launch. Bridge Bay charges $15.00 be it launch or parking. What happened to our fees we paid for the annual pass? No floating docks anywhere. How does Jones Valley Resort get away with being the "BULLY" on that end of the lake. Isn't Shasta a public lake? I don't care if the water is down, why is Shasta Recreation Company nowhere to be found, they do almost nothing what a farce!!! How can Jones Valley just move their docks and claim they own that end of the lake? Bridge Bay doesn't have a clue and they don't care....now....watch....they will come back next year and raise the launch fees...claiming they can't do the job for the money collected..B.S. this is typical flim flamming of the real working public. We need reform at Shasta and accountability for the fees we pay.......Heck I could do a better job on less money than they get now and in half the time. This type of loose poor management will kill FLW as well as many others...wake up people...if you love Shasta to fish..let them hear from you!!!

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:29 am

Well; Predictions are for less water next year. Best get yourselves a car top boat !!

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:01 am

bryanmc wrote:Really? When did he tell you that? I think you're just making an ASSumption, since I bet you haven't discussed it with him as much as I have. We were all bummed when they moved the tournament, guys had taken time off work and spent money to prefish so it was expensive for some folks. I don't recall anyone ever saying anyone screwed anyone.

BTW... The new management at Bridge Bay isn't aware that they will have ramp until the lake is about 180 ft down. They're new so they don't know what they have, they probably should have asked someone or maybe even had a diver check it out for them. I suppose if the Triton owners tournament goes off without a hitch next month the decision to move the NG may have been made without the best information.

Gonna have to side with Chad on this one and throw out a big STFU. Getting a little tired of the local Shasta crowd crying about the change. Especially when the thread has nothing to do with the tournament. Get over it, the tournament is gone. I don't know how well it will go but maybe you cherry pickers can file a worker's comp claim with Bridge Bay for knocking you out of the tree. Better yet, you guys should be a little more involved with FLW and your local business association and help keep the tournament in your city. If any business owner/cherry picker knew there was a secret ramp you should have been up there pointing it out. Seems you guys are on that lake almost every day(so I am not buying your loss of expenses claim). Nobody had a discussion that FLW was contemplating a venue change? As far as lost money is concerned, us fishermen that fish THE WHOLE SERIES lost as much as anybody. We had made plans for storing boats, hotel reservations and pre-fish trips. If any Redding business owner had info that would have kept the tournament at Shasta they are the one that screwed US. Sorry for the threadjack BOB G. Not sorry for the guys that only want to whine about their chance at my money.

Jay Rowan · Post by **Jay Rowan** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:32 am

Try cinannamondi (sp?). right by the dam off Shasta dam blvd. Dirt lot and no dock, but there is a paved ramp for a while anyways. We launched there last week and it wasn't too bad.
The trout bite was wide open. We saw fish all over the surface, so thinking they were spots at first I broke out the top waters. Nothing, then I saw what was making all the noise. Dug through my gear and found a couple of jigging spoons and brought them in with a fast retrieve, right on the surface, and it was on for the 3 hours we had. The two of us brought in 6 each up to 3.5 lbs. and lost at least a dozen each. I think the hooks on the spoons were too big for them. Never even made it back to bass because we were hooking up so much.

Might be a good spot to go throw a hud...

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:59 am

Robert f what body of water do you live by?First off theres only about 80 guys that are fishing the series the rest are the cherry pickers you moron without them there would be no series.

bryanmc · Post by **bryanmc** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:16 am

Robert F wrote: Gonna have to side with Chad on this one and throw out a big STFU. Getting a little tired of the local Shasta crowd crying about the change. Especially when the thread has nothing to do with the tournament. Get over it, the tournament is gone. I don't know how well it will go but maybe you cherry pickers can file a worker's comp claim with Bridge Bay for knocking you out of the tree. Better yet, you guys should be a little more involved with FLW and your local business association and help keep the tournament in your city. If any business owner/cherry picker knew there was a secret ramp you should have been up there pointing it out. Seems you guys are on that lake almost every day(so I am not buying your loss of expenses claim). Nobody had a discussion that FLW was contemplating a venue change? As far as lost money is concerned, us fishermen that fish THE WHOLE SERIES lost as much as anybody. We had made plans for storing boats, hotel reservations and pre-fish trips. If any Redding business owner had info that would have kept the tournament at Shasta they are the one that screwed US. Sorry for the threadjack BOB G. Not sorry for the guys that only want to whine about their chance at my money.

Robert...
You need to learn how to read. There was no whining in my post and certainly noone up here hasn't "gotten over it". I merely said people were bummed about the change and money they had spent preparing for the tournament. I can't think of anyone that is "on the lake every day anyway" as you suggest. I'll have to edit my earlier post. Now I have seen someone say they got screwed... YOU.

As for the ramp, and this is only what I've been told, there are a few folks around that have been here long enough to remember the lake at 200 ft down. None of the folks currently running Bridge Bay are in that group. FLW talked to the host marina and asked if they could guarantee the ramp would be usable, they had to answer that THEY didn't know. As I said, FLW made the decision with the info they got from BB.

Personally, it doesn't matter to me, but I bet there some guys who weren't going to fish Shasta but will fish now at the Delta... Be sure to spew your same garbage to them about cherrypicking.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:17 am

you moron

No need for name calling... please. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if it is contrary to others' views.

Roger

Zedonis · Post by **Zedonis** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:05 am

I agree with tunaman.

Also, this might be a good time to call the USFS to indicate your preferance for some public launch facilities to be extended. I am sure they are aware of the situation but the real crux is whether or not they had planned ahead for such an event and or can change plans to help out the fishing community for future drought year scenarios. We can only hope so.

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:41 am

Unless your are with the Dept of Corrections, CHP or a California politician do not count on any funds coming our way, in the way of ramp, dock, waterways or such. This state, like the Fed's, are going broke fast due to mis-managment of funds and pork barrell spending. The working class is taking it, you know where. So enjoy whatever and where ever you can fishing and hunting. Bill K

cleb19 · Post by **cleb19** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:33 pm

Robert no since in arguing with these guys AT ALL. They lost there chances at money because they cannot fish a body of water that they get to fish 200 days out of the year.(ESTIMATE). All's im going to say is FLW is struggling with numbers and people fishing one tournament and not all of them plays a big role in their struggles. FLW really needs to revise their rules on ZIP CODE fisherman and how many tournaments they should be allowed to fish. my .02. It seems there are a group of people that only fish one body of water during a circuit year, that should be revised somehow.

C Kraft- Moron huh, do you know Robert? Have you met him personally and would you feel comfortable calling him a moron to his face. He was stating his opinion as we all have on here; take it or leave it. You know and I know just as well that you are on shasta A LOT and to your credit you do well there. Come to the Delta pay your money as you were going to do for Shasta, takes just as much practice its a level playing field. SIMPLE AS THAT.

Not wanting to turn this into a war by any means at all. FLW made a decision and we ALL have to live by it. I love shasta and hate the delta but what the heck, I dont want to see FLW leave and thats why im fishing.

cleb

bryanmc · Post by **bryanmc** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:53 pm

cleb19 wrote: FLW really needs to revise their rules on ZIP CODE fisherman and how many tournaments they should be allowed to fish. my .02. It seems there are a group of people that only fish one body of water during a circuit year, that should be revised somehow.

Do you really think that's the answer? If there's (and I'm just using round numbers here) 75 guys that fish all 4 tournaments and 25 guys (your so called "zip code fisherman") that sign up at each event you put 100 boats out in the morning. Take the 25 out and you have 75. It's actually an advantage for the guys that fish them all. FLW doesn't care about were you live, or how many tournaments you fish, just about the numbers at the tournament. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that if they had 200 boats at each event they couldn't care less if everybody only fished one.

bryanmc · Post by **bryanmc** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:58 pm

cleb19 wrote:They lost there chances at money because they cannot fish a body of water that they get to fish 200 days out of the year.(ESTIMATE).
cleb

Oh pleassseeeeee..... 4 days/week ? Where do you come up with these numbers you throw out?

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:03 pm

WHAT DID I START ???

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:27 pm

I really dont like to get involved in these arguments but one point to consider, if it wasnt for the 75-80 guys that fish all four of the events, there wouldnt be an opportunity to cherry pick such high profile big payout tournaments becaues they wouldnt exist.

At the present time I see nothing wrong with someone cherry picking a couple of T's a year. It helps get better fields. However, I would love to see a west circuit with 150 guys that fish all four I just dont think that is economically possible in the west at this time.

Let's move on.
Smitty

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:24 pm

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:07 pm

ckraft wrote:Robert f what body of water do you live by?First off theres only about 80 guys that are fishing the series the rest are the cherry pickers you moron without them there would be no series.

Not close to any sizable water. I live in San Diego which is a 12 hour drive from Shasta. Almost 6 hours to the closest tournament water at Havasu or Mead. I guess you would call me a Delta cherry picker if any as I will be there for the 6th time this year totalling 30 something 12-15 hour days on the water. Proximity is not totally the issue. I would like to see some different water. If I won 25,000 bucks on the first tournament of a series I would show up for the second. Actually I have never won 25,000 bucks and I still show up for the whole season. It is no doubt there are quite a few cherry pickers fishing FLW. That is not the problem. The problem is when you sit there and whine about FLW moving a tournament from your water instead of making an effort to mitigate the issue with your venue. The launch issue was discussed early in the year. FLW, and local business people were aware that water levels were going to drop below acceptable levels for safe launch months ago. It seems nothing was taken from this concern except to wait for us to show up with our cash. When FLW saw what we were going to deal with, they scrambled up a plan "B". Do I like it? no. Am I whining constantly like the Shasta fishermen? no. If anybody has the right to whine it would be me. I have fished every NG event. Actually I am more disappointed in Bridge Bay resort as they are probably the biggest problem with this issue. You would think a company looking at a great 10 days of profit from 250-300 people needing to park their cars every day might consider spending a couple thousand to grade out an acceptable launch facility. I saw the guys at Forever resorts on Lake Mead do it. As a local fisherman or business owner watching nothing be done, I blame you guys next. The guys on the water multiple times a week could have created a task force to address the potential loss of the tournament. You guys had a chance and ruined it. My suggestion would be make sure something is being done by January. Oh, and quit crying about the location change. It's done. Once again, sorry Bob G. You did nothing wrong. Except mention Shasta

cleb19 · Post by **cleb19** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:04 pm

I believe Bryan I said ESTIMATE. It doesnt matter, if you dont like the Delta dont fish it. Come January when we are supposed to be launching for the STREN EVENT nobody that sat at home because of a LITTLE flaw FLW had complain and whine on here when FLW has too cancell because lack of particiaption and cooperation. Im done im preparing myself for the delta. Come out guys should be a GREAT EVENT

cleb

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:10 pm

The ramp is fine actually its better than normal with more parking than you normal year at this time.Do you think bridge bay woud not have a useable ramp,if they didnt there out business.The flw changed the event because of the low numbers not the low water they used that as there bailout of there contract with shasta lake city. Not to mention the fact that 20 to 30 boats would have been moored, so maybe 70 boats launching a day they made a good business decision probably will draw 125 at the delta thats 100k more than shasta money talks.....................................

TD · Post by TD » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:03 am

I just got back from Shasta, Bridge Bay to be exact. The ramp is not better than normal at this time of year. Bridge Bay has done very little to improve launching or parking if anything. Why not grade it, bring in some road base and roll it? It will last and stop most erosion thru the rainy months and provide a smart launching and parking facility no one would complain about. It is not in good condition and needs grooming and wait until the rains come.This is just good business "dollars and cents" for a resort and the community. FLW Delta so be it, I hope it is a good one! For us in Shasta area we need to get ready for the next FLW event, contact the city, county, write letters to the news papers and T.V. to gain support. Encourage all the resorts, Shasta Recreation and yes the USFS to maintain and make ready the launches, that's what we pay for. If you build it they will come....

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:20 am

The ramp at bridge bay sucks all the locals know that but bridge bay cannot use asphalt to fix the problem the forest service will not allow them.Even if they could only launch one boat at a time its still no problem for 70 boats takes about hour with help!

Chris Laskowski · Post by **Chris Laskowski** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:06 am

Wow you guys went crazy! I never mentioned one thing about the FLW. I was just correcting Bob G. and saying that it was $15 a day and the ramp isn't ending, he thought his boat went off the end of the ramp but it was a little whole in the pavement! Not sure how you guys can say how I was complaining, or maybe you guys didn't even read my post?

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:42 am

chris .. did you read my post ?? i said it was 105 for a week which is 15 a day so what were you correcting ?? also where did i say i thought i was off the end of the ramp ??? i just re read my original post and what are you talking about ..???

TD · Post by TD » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:48 am

ckraft wrote:The ramp at bridge bay sucks all the locals know that but bridge bay cannot use asphalt to fix the problem the forest service will not allow them.Even if they could only launch one boat at a time its still no problem for 70 boats takes about hour with help!

No one suggested asphalt.. they could use road base which is much different it has no petrolium in it. It compacts tight and will hold up they use it under asphalt that's why it is called road base.. As far as launching "70 boats in about an hour" on a single lane ramp even on a best day it would take longer...only 60 minutes in an hour. Now under tourney conditions we all know some become impatient, tempers grow short and anxiety runs high, not every driver will have the "backing down" down...nerves and so on...I see it could take much, much longer.

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:15 pm

So it might take a hour and 15 minutes my point is the ramp is still useable and there is plenty of parking. Are you from the Redding area TD sounds like your a expert in ramps and backing boats maybe you can talk to bridge bay and give your advise.And bob G did say the ramp was muddy at the end in his original post another expert on bridge bays ramp........

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:26 pm

Mead and Diamond Valley are using concrete blocks and flexible mats to extend their ramps. They are movable as the water level changes. I have also seen lakes use surplus aircraft landing mats. Forest service should be able to help acquire them. I saw the condition of Shasta twice this year. The excuse in January was the water level was going to rise ten feet a day with the precipitation they were getting. No need to "clean up" the poor condition of the ramp. Next time I came up the water level was the same and the same ruts ran the sides of the launch lane. It wouldn't be difficult to get a tractor and run around there every week or so. The place could be perfect.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:27 pm

Shasta is down 149 ft I believe. I remember the days in the late 80's early 90's, lake was down 150 ft or more then...Westcoast Bass held team tournaments at 100 plus boats every time. launched way down there, parked on the big island on dirt......no, I repeat, no problems or issues back then, as I remember ???

Whats the issue here, lack of rain of which we none have any control. low lake levels, or the cost to park and launch. which is $ 13.00 a day at Don Pedro, $ 12.00 a day at Mc clure, I don't even know if you can launch at Oroville, and sson to be $ 14.00 a day at New Melones..............Thats about it ..

Jigs

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:09 pm

TD wrote:I just got back from Shasta, Bridge Bay to be exact. The ramp is not better than normal at this time of year. Bridge Bay has done very little to improve launching or parking if anything. Why not grade it, bring in some road base and roll it? It will last and stop most erosion thru the rainy months and provide a smart launching and parking facility no one would complain about. It is not in good condition and needs grooming and wait until the rains come.This is just good business "dollars and cents" for a resort and the community. FLW Delta so be it, I hope it is a good one! For us in Shasta area we need to get ready for the next FLW event, contact the city, county, write letters to the news papers and T.V. to gain support. Encourage all the resorts, Shasta Recreation and yes the USFS to maintain and make ready the launches, that's what we pay for. If you build it they will come....

Rolling and placing some landing craft type grates might help, but adding asphalt is a no, no due to Enviormental laws. Oil products into the water, you know. Bill K

FATGUY · Post by **FATGUY** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:13 pm

i never claimed to be a ramp expert. g@#$% can't a person even give an opinion . if you were standing there when i launched and you didn't see the mud then you are either blind or ???? why don't we all wait until after the event and see if we can get five guys to give us the same report on the conditions. want to bet we get five different answers ?? good luck to all in the tourney.. at least i think the catching should be good..

TD · Post by TD » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:18 am

ckraft wrote:So it might take a hour and 15 minutes my point is the ramp is still useable and there is plenty of parking. Are you from the Redding area TD sounds like your a expert in ramps and backing boats maybe you can talk to bridge bay and give your advise.And bob G did say the ramp was muddy at the end in his original post another expert on bridge bays ramp........

You could make a point without exaggerating. If you read my post you would know I am from the Shasta Lake area...And I remember when you transplanted to town. Since you choose to be a smart a$$...yes I have years of experience with building surfaces to drive on as a contractor and many more years than you backing boats down ramps while you were still an infant smart a$$...I have talked with Bridge Bay management...have you? In your posts first you say the ramp is in good shape...then you say all the locals know how bad the ramp is...well which is it? You could use your time and energy constructively and spearhead the group to change the conditions and make it better for all, in fact they could build a whole new ramp with your exaggerated B.S......

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:03 am

Hey this what i know i have purchased a launch pass for bridge bay every year since i have been in redding.A normal year the lake would be 80 to hundred 100 feet down. In a normal year if you where launching by yourself you would have to back your back tires about two feet into the water, the ramp is better because its not as flat as in a normal year thus not having to get your feet wet so STFU if you dont know what are you are talking about craig kraft you know who i am.......

Robert F · Post by **Robert F** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:03 am

Only takes a little bit of time for the real story to show up. Sounds like there are a few of us that have nominated Craig as the committee chairman to keep Bridge Bay resort responsible for quality facilities.

TD · Post by TD » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:20 am

Robert F wrote:Only takes a little bit of time for the real story to show up. Sounds like there are a few of us that have nominated Craig as the committee chairman to keep Bridge Bay resort responsible for quality facilities.

I second that.....I do believe he could do the job..we would get a HUGE ramp........

TD · Post by TD » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:28 am

ckraft wrote:Hey this what i know i have purchased a launch pass for bridge bay every year since i have been in redding.A normal year the lake would be 80 to hundred 100 feet down. In a normal year if you where launching by yourself you would have to back your back tires about two feet into the water, the ramp is better because its not as flat as in a normal year thus not having to get your feet wet so STFU if you dont know what are you are talking about craig kraft you know who i am.......

I've been launching on Shasta before there were any fees....so what?
It depends on your tow rig and trailer weather you get your feet wet or not and who is backing it in(ramp expert). You are a crack up...

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:08 am

You probably did not buy a launch pass for bridge bay i presume so now your pissed off because you have no place to launch and having to pay 15.oo bucks to launch at bridge bay. Get over it and buy a pass this drought may last awhile bridge bay will probably always have a working ramp even if its not up to your specifications............

Dewayne · Post by **Dewayne** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:20 am

I was at Bridge Bay on Sunday. The turn around is a long ways above the water which makes for a slow tournament launch, there is a large pot hole on the ramp, and it has a curve to it at this point. While I would rather fish Shasta than the Delta (In October) and now have a houseboat on Shasta, FLW made the right call. It would have taken hours to launch and retrieve the boats. It had nothing to do with turnout. It was about having a facility that can support a large tournament. The day FLW went to view the ramp, I asked Bridge Bay if they had offered any methods to make things go smoother for the FLW and they said the management would not allow them to take any special action to keep the tournament there. DUH! You have launch facilities that staff up and assist in making a smooth tournament or facilities that will do nothing other than collect fees. Which would you choose?

Sorry, but if we want to keep tournaments out of Shasta we need to hope that Shasta Marina completes their plans to expand or pressure Bridge Bay to be more hospitable.

cleb19 · Post by **cleb19** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:58 am

Craig you make me laugh........ "STFU". Thats funny. Who are you to tell anybody to shut up. Guys this conversation is going nowhere FLW cant satisfy ALL, hopefully they have satisfied enough people to have a good showing in a week at the Delta. See ya guys there

cleb

ckraft · Post by **ckraft** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:13 am

I agree with you dewayne flw was in tough situation with bridge bay they are not bass tournament friendly people maybe if they owned a tackle shop they would change there attidude.I still believe flw made there decision based on the low sign ups, and bridge bay made the decision a easy one for them.I wonder if there decision would have been different if they had 125 pre signed for shasta.You probably only would have been launching 50 to 60 boats a day with some being moored and some coming from centimudi like i did during the won bass last january.I will keep to my word and say it was business decision good or bad and cleb who are you........

Mark Pollard · Post by **Mark Pollard** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:02 am

Shasta lake and Bridge Bay dissed the FPT next year to, We always had a Tournament in April at Shasta, Bridge Bay Wanted us to come in Dec or Jan. Because they want to kiss the pleasure boaters *** on Labor Day weekend and spring break. i think they are messing up big time. FLW and FPT all draw big #.....

redPHish · Post by **redPHish** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:32 pm

Do you guys ever fish?

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