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by sdisturber
Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We lost a Northern California icon
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

We lost a Northern California icon

Don Reighley passed away yesterday always a supporter of youth fishing clubs and a past member of the California warm water fisheries board. A friend to all who new him and helluva fisherman. RIP my friend gone but never forgotten. I will always cherish our friendship. Dave H
by sdisturber
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bidwell Ramp Conditions?
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Re: Bidwell Ramp Conditions?

If you are asking if they have cleaned the entrance road and the third ramp parking area the answer is NO and they won’t until the mid level area contractor Completes his work and releases it .I was told by the state parks local man in charge they will clean the mud soon after total completion of mi...
by sdisturber
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule
Replies: 6
Views: 2042

Re: 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule

A city that hosted an elite here years ago stiffed them for SOME money ,I was told years ago.
by sdisturber
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Status of Berryessa and Oroville?
Replies: 2
Views: 950

Re: Status of Berryessa and Oroville?

Oroville closed at least thru the weekend per state parks
by sdisturber
Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12 month license, FINALLY!
Replies: 5
Views: 1791

Re: 12 month license, FINALLY!

That’s great but a bunch of tree hugger lawyers have infiltrated state government and just about killed trout planting in California and that’s where most kids start they’re love of fishing and the outdoors.Sad, I remember this time of year being truly excited about the trout stream opener every yea...
by sdisturber
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toad Thrasher
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Re: Toad Thrasher

I don’t believe so but check on his website
by sdisturber
Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How easy would it be to cheat in ca delta tournaments?With no referees it is not considered a sport!
Replies: 16
Views: 3408

Re: How easy would it be to cheat in ca delta tournaments?With no referees it is not considered a sport!

So how long have you worked for go pro or is it just stock options. Look at the good ,tactical bassin video on the industry helping out paradise bass club fishermen that lost everything in the big fire or Mindi Nevarez-Goodson or Don Reighley that both work with high school age kids and get them rid...
by sdisturber
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Dobyns 795 Fury swimbait rod
Replies: 2
Views: 863

Re: Dobyns 795 Fury swimbait rod

Check your PM
by sdisturber
Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
Replies: 40
Views: 18015

Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results

the spotted bass is not native to California so the people in charge of warm water fisheries at fish and wildlife are forced into a position where they either cant or don't look at the problem of size. years ago we were lied to and told that the slot limit was removed from all lakes in California .b...
by sdisturber
Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Soft Baits
Topic: Where to Donate Plastics
Replies: 3
Views: 1612

Re: Where to Donate Plastics

mark the Oroville school district is starting a high school bass club and don reighly is in charge and is setting it up right now.his cell number is 530 570 5791 I am sure they would appreciate the support.north valely tackle of Oroville has a facebook page and the high school info is on there. than...
by sdisturber
Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP Rick Kendrick
Replies: 14
Views: 3752

Re: RIP Rick Kendrick

I remember fishing new bass tournaments against Rick and wondering if he knew that his reel was upside down and then seeing his weighin bag and swallowing my tongue. Didn't know him very well but he was always a first class guy when we spoke. RIP Rick. Dave hill
by sdisturber
Thu May 05, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEED YOUR HELP RE BOAT RAMP AT NEW MELONES
Replies: 7
Views: 1723

Re: NEED YOUR HELP RE BOAT RAMP AT NEW MELONES

You need to go back and look at the paperwork charter when they increased the size of the lake they made agreements to provide recreational improvements as part of the agreement. You might have to dig a little but it is probably there. Lake oroville had the same protections and don reighley and some...
by sdisturber
Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake oroville
Replies: 20
Views: 3235

Re: Lake oroville

Keep all the spotted bass you want from oroville but please release all the largemouth you catch. They truly need to be left to reproduce whenever possible. Thanks
by sdisturber
Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why no Side imaging without GPS?
Replies: 5
Views: 1248

Re: Why no Side imaging without GPS?

You are looking at only part of the side scan usefulness. With gps you can mark waypoints on the screen without ever driving over the top of what the sidescan screen is showing. May be this trip you don't want to go look at what you saw and way pointed. But now you won't do the "lets go try to ...
by sdisturber
Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone know why
Replies: 4
Views: 1755

Does anyone know why

The last 3 nights they have let water out of lake oroville in the middle of the night. This according to the hourly water level page on the states water level website. do they need to make electricity at 3 am?
by sdisturber
Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: After Oroville and Shasta, It Was Fun to Whack on Spots in Less Traditional Tourney Waters
Replies: 4
Views: 1578

Re: After Oroville and Shasta, It Was Fun to Whack on Spots in Less Traditional Tourney Waters

Craig the real story here is Damn look at all that grey in Ryan's beard. That young kid I remember is growing up.
by sdisturber
Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer

Under hood drivers side fuse box labeled in the lid trailer plug fuses also might be a small panel drivers door open left side of dashboard the vertical part of dash the door has to be open to see it if it's there. There is also a backup fuse under hood for trailer plug if you have ever tried to bac...
by sdisturber
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:35 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Shimano Calcutta 401TE
Replies: 1
Views: 497

Re: WTB Shimano Calcutta 401TE

I have one in Elk Grove with everything it came with and a crucial swim sit rod also
by sdisturber
Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Gen 3 3d
Replies: 7
Views: 1810

Gen 3 3d

Will you be able to connect 3d structure scan thru a gen3 with an Ethernet cable to a gen 2 touch unit and be able to see on the gen 2 screen?
by sdisturber
Mon Jan 19, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish Monroe Statement Regarding B.A.S.S. Southern Open-Toho
Replies: 15
Views: 5458

Re: Ish Monroe Statement Regarding B.A.S.S. Southern Open-To

you guys have short memories.it seems to me ike is doing ok .these guys are together alot and not everyone gets along.also there is no such thing as bad publicity.theres a whole bunch nascar drivers that get pissed in the heat of the moment,and were talking sponsor dollar figures in the stratosphere...
by sdisturber
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optimax 250 Pro XS Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 10186

Re: Optimax 250 Pro XS Questions

merc did not make a pro xs until 2005 the pro xs runs premium plus oil 87 octane gas .the 03 was a standard opti and not the pro xs model.in fact i dont think the 250 pro xs came out unti 06 or 07.
by sdisturber
Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury EFI outboard problem
Replies: 17
Views: 48488

Re: Mercury EFI outboard problem

next time you start the motor pull the cowling off.listen for the pumping noise of the electric fuel pump.my 93 efi did the same thing .real frustrating .post this on (bass boat central) mercury motor page if you are mechanically inclined and they can tell you how to confirm its the fuel pump its pr...
by sdisturber
Thu May 05, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: TUNGSTEN WEIGHTS FOR SALE........CHEAP
Replies: 6
Views: 3503

Re: TUNGSTEN WEIGHTS FOR SALE........CHEAP

need a phone number to order and where are you located. dave hill
by sdisturber
Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Bidwell houseboats
Replies: 2
Views: 896

Re: Oroville Bidwell houseboats

no they did not move them.they sold all the rentals.one of my neighbors bought one.hell of a deal.he figures they will bring in a new fleet.but as of now i dont think they have yet. dave h.
by sdisturber
Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: happy birthday johnny c
Replies: 6
Views: 981

happy birthday johnny c

i talked to your mom she got you a new pair of spider man underoos.............. so more big spotted bass this winter.oh oh maybe i should not post this .also i got you a pair of aubrey huff's look alike thongs thinkin they might work for big largemouth..... 54 years young keep it below 95 my friend...
by sdisturber
Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Schooling Bass at Don Pedro with Bassin 1a Guide Service
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

Re: Schooling Bass at Don Pedro with Bassin 1a Guide Service

great video but with you being as old as larry king who picked the music your son????
by sdisturber
Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Impotant F & G meeting for Tourney Orgs
Replies: 15
Views: 2811

Re: Impotant F & G meeting for Tourney Orgs

gary i am sorry buy i couldnt pass it up. "impotant" is that a study of fish that just cant seem to spawn?? or is that that a meeting of f&g people who's hands are tied by a bunch of politicians that truly need to be impotant ..... david hill
by sdisturber
Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: johnny c you hit a home run
Replies: 16
Views: 3373

johnny c you hit a home run

stopped by escalon bait and checked out your new jigs.very impressive liked the multi color weed guards never seen that before.many colors that i can only get in grubs or worms great idea.i bought some green pumpkin black magic that are a bluegill green that reflect into a blue that are a dead on sp...
by sdisturber
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks to all that made Sac ISE
Replies: 13
Views: 2673

Re: Thanks to all that made Sac ISE

i agree the round table was great.i dont know if you guys saw gary klein but when all of you were talking about the delta and most other things his ears were pinned back like a huntin dog and he was processing all of it.it just goes to show how a pros pro realizes even he can learn from others.and c...
by sdisturber
Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shady deal at Oroville????
Replies: 19
Views: 4285

Re: Shady deal at Oroville????

gary the states of ca., arizona,nevada all have water contracts from the colorado river .ca. used to buy up the excess that nevada and arizona did not require.well i believe as of last year there is no extra water to purchase from the other states.so we all know that the water must ba replaced from ...
by sdisturber
Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: osprey swimbaits
Replies: 0
Views: 647

osprey swimbaits

galaxie marine has a full supply of top hook talons and the smaller boot tail version as well as the full size osprey in all the colors.i also got my hands around one of dobyns stacy rip rods he talked about in the show he did with kb at folsom,then i put it down and it was gone sold bye bye. oh wel...
by sdisturber
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Please read. I need to right a wrong!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3256

Re: Please read. I need to right a wrong!!!

ok we will accept your apology but i dont know if i can accept the fact you turned down a bowl of ice cream from me and johhny c.when you had dinner with phil clark.we are all glad to see your up and movin, but saying no to a bowl of ice cream ...dave hill
by sdisturber
Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camanchie Lake?
Replies: 5
Views: 1068

Re: Camanchie Lake?

look at the EBMUD website i dont think you can go because of your santa clara address.
by sdisturber
Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Santa Clara County....?
Replies: 16
Views: 2248

Re: Santa Clara County....?

i was checked saturday at camanche .pretty simple they checked to make sure everything is dry .then you fill out a questioner. the full explanation is on the EBMUD website. i guess this type of inspection and a little more is probably gonna get us at all bodies of water before to long.there is conce...
by sdisturber
Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sacramento ISE Round Table Question Contest
Replies: 42
Views: 5561

Re: Sacramento ISE Round Table Question Contest

this question is for everyone. in the old days 1980's and 90's everyone talked about running the tides when fishing the delta.but now days you here more talk of just adjusting to the water level and fishing an area with different baits and techniques.what are your opionion's on this and does the pri...
by sdisturber
Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: True Bass
Replies: 7
Views: 1353

Re: True Bass

true bass is on saturday mornings as well as during the week on channel 409 dishnetwork.
by sdisturber
Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fun fishing Johnny "C" style
Replies: 3
Views: 736

Re: Fun fishing Johnny "C" style

johnnys also hooked up with dobyns rods so if you wanna great guide trip and a chance to use several different models of garys new rods now is the time.i had the chance to spend a few days with him and his 11year old son Gino at clear lake this summer.let me tell ya john not only guides he teaches c...
by sdisturber
Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ike Signs with BassCat Boats
Replies: 10
Views: 2271

Re: Ike Signs with BassCat Boats

a great marketing move.ike will do wonders for cat out west.20 inch wheels and maybe just maybe ike can talk them into a little flame job on the hulls. maybe even an ike series hull .hey spookman you will will look good in flaming bass cat gear.
by sdisturber
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AARP welcomes its newest member
Replies: 7
Views: 3776

AARP welcomes its newest member

please welcome johnny c to the 50 and over club.now lets have some johnny c trivia game. 1 johns youngest son is named a.joe bruce b.long nguyen. c.gino. john goes by johhny c. a.tournament directors cant pronounce his last name. b. his kids all failed in school because they couldnt spell their last...
by sdisturber
Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Third day without Copenhagen
Replies: 29
Views: 10938

Re: Third day without Copenhagen

hey spookman just have my 2nd mom make you lots of turkey sandwiches to put between your cheeks and gums and see if joe can get you the bogo hookup that will keep you busy and if that doesnt work .... we can put a strippers pole in the pedestal hole in your boat and (bad idea to cold) get yourself a...
by sdisturber
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dropshot line... Seaguar sucks!
Replies: 33
Views: 19975

Re: Dropshot line... Seaguar sucks!

in my best mr. rogers voice , hi boys and girls can you say ball bearing swivel.........
by sdisturber
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake oroville ramp stop signs
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

Re: lake oroville ramp stop signs

my buddy said its the gate cameras and he said the bidwell ramp camera got him.they look like they have a motion sensor right below them to turn them on??
by sdisturber
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake oroville ramp stop signs
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

lake oroville ramp stop signs

just a word of warning all the entry kiosks have cameras on motion sensors above them.if you run the stop signs expect a 300 plus dollar ticket in the mail.no signs no warnings .... several of the locals and houseboat owners have told me about this.
by sdisturber
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: freshwater jellyfish?
Replies: 9
Views: 3781

Re: freshwater jellyfish?

seen them in lake oroville.sometimes when the meter looks like a porous sponge near the bottom i wonder if that is jelly fish?
by sdisturber
Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cut and fish????????
Replies: 50
Views: 69131

Re: Cut and fish????????

if you wanna cause me to be focused just cut me off .i love catchin fish after fish behind someone either fishing a little deeper or a little slower.and every fish i catch i make sure the guilty party hears me or sees me.most will either leave or start lookin my way talkin to their partner and lose ...
by sdisturber
Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A word about buying a boat from a board sponsor...
Replies: 12
Views: 3635

Re: A word about buying a boat from a board sponsor...

great story congratulations on your purchase.but on tuesday when you discover a problem and you need it by friday for a tournament its tough to ask a local dealer to go above and beyond the call of duty .yes the local guys will take care of you but you are now a customer and not part of their family...
by sdisturber
Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: You might be a Delta rat if...
Replies: 34
Views: 35395

Re: You might be a Delta rat if...

if you went thru the pipe to get into the real circle lake.and you had a man soda or 12 with al tenent at the islander . if you remember trees on the inside of levees and round river rocks in fourteen mile slough and you flipped with a fly rod,with black hair raisers and pedigo pork strips.well you ...
by sdisturber
Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Smelly Jelly help
Replies: 22
Views: 7348

Re: Smelly Jelly help

try washing your hands with acetone or finger nail polish remover,.then toothpaste.if that doesnt work try skunk odor recipes on the internet.
by sdisturber
Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: O RINGS
Replies: 7
Views: 1605

Re: O RINGS

any bearing house like king bearing or a hydraulic hose repair buisness, all sizes different thickness's
by sdisturber
Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Pardee
Replies: 4
Views: 2237

Re: Lake Pardee

superflukes worked just out of eyesite depthwise