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by lippa rippa
Mon May 17, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Saturday?
Replies: 2
Views: 818

Re: Clear Lake Saturday?

I heard there was a two boat collision around the pipeline area in the red bud arm on Friday night. Not sure of all the details but I heard one guy was airlifted out, one guy was pulled from the water into another boat, and one guy is still missing. Lot's of boats out there overnight from the catfis...
by lippa rippa
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Tackle Depot Retail Store
Replies: 3
Views: 1080

Re: Bass Tackle Depot Retail Store

Actually, Clearlake Outdoors is now owned by myself & My business partner Dave Brabec. But the other two stores are owned by Mark. Troy Bellah
by lippa rippa
Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Results for AC Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/23/09
Replies: 0
Views: 509

Results for AC Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/23/09

1st Wally Smith & Dave Lauck BF=8.43 21.68lbs $1,610.00 2nd Fred Rex & Dave Card 20.82lbs $776.00 3rd John Alimpic & Phil Kleyn-Schoorel 20.22lbs $404.00 4th Mike Nichelini & Larry Grimm 19.97lbs 5th R.C Stephens & Sal Re 19.69lbs 6th John Pearl & Daniel Dwelle 18.90lbs 7th F...
by lippa rippa
Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Results?*NM*
Replies: 1
Views: 792

Re: Clear Lake Results?*NM*

I will post the complete results on Monday.
1st place Wally Smith & Dave Lauck 21.68lbs BF=8.43
2nd place Fred Rex & Dave Card 20.82lbs
3rd place John Alimpic & Phil Kleyn-Schoorel 20.22lbs

Troy
by lippa rippa
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/23/09
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/23/09

The final round of the season is set to take place this Sunday at Konocti Vista Casino. You can sign up at Clear Lake Outdoors or the morning of the event on the patio area of the Hotel from 4:00am to 5:30am. The bite seems to be on the upswing with the recent arrival of the silversides with some gr...
by lippa rippa
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/1/09
Replies: 1
Views: 563

Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 8/1/09

The sixth round of the Angler's Choice Pro-Team tournament series will be held out of Konocti Vista Casino this coming Saturday 8/1/09. You can pre sign at the store (Clearlake Outdoors) or sign up the morning of the event from 4:00am to 5:00am at the patio area at the casino with no late fees. I ho...
by lippa rippa
Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 7/19/09
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 7/19/09

The 5th round of the AC Clearlake only series will be on Sunday 7/19/09 out of the Konocti Vista Casino. You can sign up at Clearlake Outdoors prior to the event or at the casino from 4:00am to 5:00am the morning of with no late fees. This should be a fun tournament with the jig bite coming on stron...
by lippa rippa
Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SWIMBAIT SALE THIS FRIDAY ONLY!
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

Re: SWIMBAIT SALE THIS FRIDAY ONLY!

bump
by lippa rippa
Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upcoming Angler's Choice events
Replies: 0
Views: 509

Upcoming Angler's Choice events

The Angler's Choice Clearlake summer night series will kick off this coming Friday night 6/19/09 and will be held at the Red Bud Park ramp in the city of Clearlake. Sign ups will be hosted at Clearlake Bait & Tackle from 4:00pm to 5:30pm & blast off will commence at 6:oopm with the weigh-in ...
by lippa rippa
Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Clear Lake Pro Am - Pro Final Results
Replies: 9
Views: 2836

Re: Angler's Choice Clear Lake Pro Am - Pro Final Results

Thanks Jason, No sleep & there is diaper boxes on top of my Ranger. It is tuff but worth it! Troy
by lippa rippa
Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Clear Lake Pro Am - Pro Final Results
Replies: 9
Views: 2836

Re: Angler's Choice Clear Lake Pro Am - Pro Final Results

Congrats Mark! I'm glad to see you fishing more & enjoying life.
Your good friend, Troy Bellah
by lippa rippa
Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Pro Am Info For Clearlake
Replies: 3
Views: 847

Re: AC Pro Am Info For Clearlake

bump
by lippa rippa
Fri May 15, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fast 492
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Fast 492

Go get em Jason!!!! Troy
by lippa rippa
Thu May 14, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WRL Clearlake
Replies: 1
Views: 553

Re: WRL Clearlake

bump
by lippa rippa
Tue May 12, 2009 5:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC pro-tream schedule change reminder "Clearlake"
Replies: 1
Views: 591

AC pro-tream schedule change reminder "Clearlake"

Just a reminder that the May 30th date has been changed to August 23rd as to not conflict with the Berryessa pro-team event.
Thanks, Troy Bellah (TD)
(707)262-5852
by lippa rippa
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 4-18-09
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Angler's Choice Pro-Team @ Clearlake 4-18-09

The Angler's Choice Pro-Team circuit will kick off round four this coming Saturday at Konocti Vista Casino. They are forecasting warm tempatures for the weekend, so the big girls should be moving up shallow & hopefully eating. Pre sign-ups can be done at the store (Clearlakeoutdoors) or you can ...
by lippa rippa
Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Replies: 15
Views: 3347

Re: CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Thank You for the positive comments & yes, we kept the grouper.
Troy Bellah
by lippa rippa
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Replies: 15
Views: 3347

CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

As of April 1st, Dave Brabec & myself (Troy Bellah), have purchased ClearLake Outdoors located in Lakeport, California. I would like to take a moment to thank Mark Mendez for giving myself & Dave this great opportunity to purchase and run our own store. We wish the BassTackleDepot family gre...
by lippa rippa
Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huge Sacks @ Clearlake 3/21/09
Replies: 1
Views: 914

Huge Sacks @ Clearlake 3/21/09

Despite the sustained 40mph winds, there was some nice sacks of fish weighed in at this past weekends Angler's Choice pro team tournament. Swimbaits & jigs seemed to be the top producers according to the anglers. A special thanks going out to all that participated & we will see you at the ne...
by lippa rippa
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro Team Saturday 3/21/09 @ Clearlake
Replies: 1
Views: 454

Angler's Choice Pro Team Saturday 3/21/09 @ Clearlake

Angler's Choice pro team tournament will be going out of Konocti Vista Casino this coming Saturday morning. There are no late fees & you can sign up the morning of the tournament on sight from 5:00am to 6:45. The bite is steadily improving up here on the lake & it should make for a fun tourn...
by lippa rippa
Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2nd round Angler's Choice Pro-team at Clearlake 11-08-08
Replies: 0
Views: 422

2nd round Angler's Choice Pro-team at Clearlake 11-08-08

The second round of the AC Clearlake only pro-team series will be held this saturday morning at Konocti Vista Casino. Come on up and fish against some of northern California's premier tournament fisherman. Registration will be held at the Casino from 4:00am to 6:00am by the launch ramp or you can pr...
by lippa rippa
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC TOC Option payout
Replies: 23
Views: 4909

Re: AC TOC Option payout Basswest reply

Ok one more shot across the bow. My name is Troy Bellah and I am the tournament director for the AC Clearlake pro-team series. My books, records, and payout schedule is available to anyone at anytime. This is a fixed system that must balance to the penny, and it does. No information will ever be hel...
by lippa rippa
Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Results for AC pro-team Clearlake only trail 10-19-08
Replies: 2
Views: 1109

Results for AC pro-team Clearlake only trail 10-19-08

1st- Noble Moore & Gary Briggs bf=7.68 total=23.35lbs $1752.00 2nd-Wayne Breazeale & Jerry Tilton bf=6.52 total=23.18lbs $819.0 3rd- Greg Mccosker & Randy Marshall bf=4.6 total=20.60lbs $467.0 4th- Fred Rex & Dave Card bf=5.29 total=18.48lbs 5th- Mike Vanwagner & Cris Raza total=...
by lippa rippa
Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2009 Angler's Choice Pro-Team Clearlake only schedule
Replies: 1
Views: 763

2009 Angler's Choice Pro-Team Clearlake only schedule

Greetings tournament fisherman. Here is the 2009 pro-team schedule for the Clear Lake Circuit. All seven events will be held at Konocti Vista Casino and morning of registration will be held onsite. You can pre-register at Clearlake Outdoors or by calling (707)262-5852 or my cell number (707)349-9501...
by lippa rippa
Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake, best swimbaits to bring?
Replies: 13
Views: 3265

Re: Clear Lake, best swimbaits to bring?

hey 510lipripper, just wanted to let you know we have a great selection of wakebait Jr's here at Clearlakeoutdoors. As far as hot colors in these baits, I would go with Hitch, Baby Bass, Ayu, or Chartreuse shad. I would also suggest throwing an MS Slammer and A.C Minnow, both are excellent wake bait...
by lippa rippa
Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake tackle question...
Replies: 14
Views: 3066

Re: Clearlake tackle question...

Mike, I'm extremely disappointed in regards to your post about this topic. You have made negative remarks about someone on a personal level, about a subject you know very little about. This forum should be used with the intention of making us all become better fisherman and not to make comments abou...
by lippa rippa
Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake boat inspections?
Replies: 12
Views: 3156

Re: clear lake boat inspections?

Sker13, I apologize about the hostility. It is just frustrating when I read some of the comments made regarding the inspection program. I just wanted people to know why your boat wasn't inspected. I will try to be more civil on my future posts. My bad on the deragatory comment. Lippa out
by lippa rippa
Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake boat inspections?
Replies: 12
Views: 3156

Re: clear lake boat inspections?

sTony, you are absolutley right. This whole program is basically ran on the honor system. I would like to think that the majority of fisherman are being truthful when they sign the affidavit, but I am sure there has been some cases of dishonesty. Lake county officials put together this sticker progr...
by lippa rippa
Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake boat inspections?
Replies: 12
Views: 3156

Re: clear lake boat inspections?

Keep in mind that having a physical boat inspection is based upon certain criteria. When you sign the affidavit stating what body of water you were last in and how long ago that was, that is what the inspection stations go by to determine whether or not they need to crawl through your boat. If the i...
by lippa rippa
Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lippa Rippa
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

clearlake nights

the third Angler's Choice Clearlake nights tourney will be this Saturday afternoon at the Red Bud ramp and sign ups will be at Clearlake Bait & Tackle from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. We will see ya there!
call me if you have any questions (707)349-9501 thanks, Troy Bellah (td)
by lippa rippa
Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Clearlake nights recap
Replies: 1
Views: 639

AC Clearlake nights recap

Another great turn out for the Angler's Choice Summer night series last Friday night. 22 boats with 44 anglers showed up with hopes of hooking some big ones, and did just that. Congratulations going out to Kenny Ostergaard and his partner Jen Anderson for taking first place with a 26.31lb sack and b...
by lippa rippa
Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2ND ROUND AC CLEARLAKE NIGHT SERIES 7/18/08
Replies: 5
Views: 1220

2ND ROUND AC CLEARLAKE NIGHT SERIES 7/18/08

The second round of the Angler's Choice Summer night series pro-team tournament will be Friday night, July 18th 2008. Blast off will be promptly at 6:00pm from the dock at Red Bud ramp and sign ups will be held at Clearlake Bait & Tackle from noon untill 5:30pm of that day. The first tournament ...
by lippa rippa
Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GREAT STORY ABOUT TACKLE IT
Replies: 13
Views: 2616

Re: GREAT STORY ABOUT TACKLE IT

oh dam!
by lippa rippa
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1st Clearlake night series tournament
Replies: 1
Views: 545

1st Clearlake night series tournament

The first of 5 Angler's Choice hosted summer night tournament series kicked off last Saturday night. 21 boats with 42 anglers came out to persue the elusive Clearlake donkeys. After chowing down on some choice barb-e-que and sodas, the boats hit the water and we launched off promptly at 6:oopm. Ther...
by lippa rippa
Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog bite was ON last night at Clear Lake.... literaly
Replies: 15
Views: 3514

Re: Frog bite was ON last night at Clear Lake.... literaly

Mr froggy went a courtn' and he did ride uh hu.
by lippa rippa
Sat Jun 07, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Clear Lake Nights 6-14-08
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Angler's Choice Clear Lake Nights 6-14-08

Angler's Choice will be hosting a five event, pro format, summer night tournament series beginning Saturday night June 14th from 6:00pm untill midnight. All tournaments will be held at the Red Bud park public launch ramp In the city of Clearlake and sign-ups will be at Clearlake Bait & Tackle(lo...
by lippa rippa
Thu May 08, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Basstrix In Stock
Replies: 0
Views: 557

Basstrix In Stock

We just recieved a new shipment of Basstrix here at Clearlake Bait & Tackle. I have the 6" paddle-tail available in the following colors while supplies last: Perch, Chartreuse Blue, Baby Bass, Hologram Shad, Tennessee Shad, Hitch#2, Hitch#1, Shad, Top Smelt, Threadfin Shad, Pearl, Yellow Pe...
by lippa rippa
Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice Pro Team @ Berryessa 5-18-08
Replies: 0
Views: 365

Angler's Choice Pro Team @ Berryessa 5-18-08

The final round of the Angler's Choice Foothill Division Pro Team tournament will be held out of Spanish Flat Resort at lake Berryessa this coming May 18th. Come on out and enjoy some great spring time fishing with some of Northern California's best anglers. I hope to see you there & don't forge...
by lippa rippa
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Outdoors has Moved
Replies: 4
Views: 1799

Re: Oroville Outdoors has Moved

I sure am going miss the Miami Vice pink neon lighting at the old location.
by lippa rippa
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trix O' Plenty
Replies: 0
Views: 452

Trix O' Plenty

I just recieved another shipment of 5" & 6" Basstrix here at the shop. To many colors to list. Call for details (707)994-4399 Clearlake Bait & Tackle ask for Troy or crazy Dave.
by lippa rippa
Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Six inch huddleston
Replies: 15
Views: 3199

Re: Six inch huddleston

Try pushing your knot down to the bottom of where you tie on, this should correct the problem and it should run true.
by lippa rippa
Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MO TRIX!
Replies: 0
Views: 500

MO TRIX!

The powers that be blessed us with another shipment of Basstrix. We have the 6" paddle-tail in the colors of: rainbow trout, baby bass, and blue back herring. I also have 4" padlle tails in the color of: rainbow trout, and blue back herring while supplies last. Each pack sales for $9.99ea....
by lippa rippa
Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Basstrix Shipment
Replies: 0
Views: 649

New Basstrix Shipment

I just got a new shipment of basstrix and the new 6" and 5" optimum swimbaits. Give me a call at the shop for available colors. Clearlake Bait & Tackle (707)994-4399 ask for Troy or Dave