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MGJR

The point is - they are not focusing on or containing the source. Rather they are using incomplete science to usher policy to basically quarantine the healthy (and trying to validate themselves). And as history serves us, this will likely result in more regulation, cost and inconvenience, while, vir...

MGJR

Anyone believing all these headlines is as gullible as they come. In each instance, Berryessa, Oroville, Tahoe- a boat, which had to have been moored for a prolonged period, in an infected area, sufficient to build up a population of fully grown adult mussels, just so happened to pack up, and head ...

MGJR

Anyone believing all these headlines is as gullible as they come. In each instance, Berryessa, Oroville, Tahoe- a boat, which had to have been moored for a prolonged period, in an infected area, sufficient to build up a population of fully grown adult mussels, just so happened to pack up, and head t...

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Interested. Sending pm

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So basically - we've killed off this nuisance fish species, give us more water now.

MGJR

Jen/Randy - can you let me know who you spoke with/or/ who the current superintendent is? Having worked for state agencies, I would nearly guarantee what they are doing is not up to agency policy and he/she does not have the discretion to do so. I am local and willing to rattle some political cages ...

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Even more ridiculous and onerous. These people are focusing on the wrong crowd. The department is run by morons.

MGJR

If this only applies to tournament anglers, and not the other boaters in this state, I would be very weary about this.

MGJR

What a joke. Like they have staff to deal with thousands of these forms? Then what harassment will you start getting from law enforcement. Yet more nonsensical crap from the state.

MGJR

Does this really surprise anyone? Every year access to, and quality of, fishing in this state declines while the costs continue to increase. There is a certain point where it turns many people off. Simple business - something the State and bureaucracies do not understand. Unfortunately - this will j...

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Anybody have any condition report for Almanor? Snow showers up there today.

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Still Available? Any wiggle room on price shipped to Northern California?

MGJR

The average decrease in elevation between August 1 and the low point in pool between 2014-2018 was 65 feet. Based on these numbers, the reservoir will bottom out at 575 far less than noted in article. I don't know who they are fooling, unless the turn the spigot completely off.

MGJR

Do we have a pool started on whether the State will use this "crisis" to push the latest and most vogue version of Delta Pumping/Exports? All sarcasm aside - smelt are the canary in the coal mine. The ongoing trend of minimal to zero pelagic species in regularly and long-term studies is a ...

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NO. And the ramp at Canyon Dam is very crowded.

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Fished yesterday...incredibly tough for me and I've been fishing it for 30+ years.

MGJR

Even when I provided backup on cost of my boat - my County valued it as they saw fit, with no explanation. And yes - no devaluation. Something I need to press on this year. Also - rather than saving the data each year - I have to provide all backup every year. Really awesome.

MGJR

How many different iterations and times are tax payers going to pay for this nonsense. I agree our infrastructure is in need of help - but, this is not what we need to waste money on again.

MGJR

Not good fellas...many may not care much about the smelt, but it is 1) the canary in the coal mine with regard to Delta Health (hmmm, wonder how all the spraying is affecting them?), and 2) water users will further demonize any predatory species in the Delta to try to blame abuse of water and water ...

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What I see...is the ones who do/can afford continue to be able to afford. Those who cannot...are being priced out of the market. I remember when my first new boat was 33K and I about **** myself...I looked at a new ranger the other day and MSRP was 85. Insanity - in many states, you can buy a house ...

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People should be alarmed by this...continued increasing Delta exports, spraying, pollution, pesticides....says a lot about the health of the Delta. As we face the Commission meetings on management plans that include sport fishes like stripped bass and largemouth, we need to understand that if other ...

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Everyone...every little bit helps in the fight. BassScoop...check your PM

MGJR

JoeLanghans wrote:Pray for rain?... Mother Nature isn’t the one to blame for the low water level. Where did all the water go??

Precisely- DWR has intentionally lowered water levels due to “repair” work on dam. I have my conspiracy theories- but, regardless, it’s really unfortunate to see.

MGJR

I launched Sunday...no issues.

MGJR

Hey y’all. The news does not do the devastation justice. Many many lives, homes, business are destroyed. The image and videos coming out of town are horrifying.

MGJR

Would love to see more Cali specific research. This study is a bit dated, but does provide some interesting results. The research is a bit mixed among species, waters, etc. If fish were to concentrate, we would see huge concentrations of fish around marinas and Ramps, which we don’t typically do. I’...

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Unless you know that reach...I would not

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[quote][/quote] Upgrade? Did you know that Kistler rods are built with North Fork Composite blanks (Gary Loomis)? I could see if there was a particular action/weight you were looking for that Loomis offered, that other rod companies didn't, but I do not think you will necessarily be "upgrading&...

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Well...there are both studies that suggest programs like share a lunker are hugely successful, and some that don't indicate much of a measurable difference. I'm truthfully on the fence on the issue - while I like to see efforts going to improve sport fishing and increasing the potential for trophy f...

MGJR

While piscivory is less common in rainbow in comparison to brown trout, they can be quite predacious and there is no reason why bass fry, or fry of any species, wouldn't be on the menu. Particularly, if it is a small lake and there is limited forage base. I've actually caught some of my biggest rain...

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No...but their programs should have some foundational plans.

MGJR

Gents - ask them for their application and management plan. Then ask for results and water quality monitoring. If they do not provide, tell they you'll FOIA them. Ask for a supervisor. I've been working to compile data - to show that much of this program is lacking.

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No spots.

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The lake was planted more than 7 years ago. 5 is an awfully specific number...unless you were the one that physically did so, I would beware your source. Plus...the department would not have authorized it. I fish it weekly....yet to see a sturgeon.

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J. Wheeler

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Starry flounder. Common-depend on where on SJ!

MGJR

Its not a temperature threshold; it has to do with temperature differences. Also - the lake doesn't "physically" turn over. The temperature profile simple becomes consistent throughout the water column.

MGJR

They didn't - 2012 was last year coho fingerlings were planted. measurable decreases in bass didn't occur until 2016-2017. I'm sure you have more and better data than I do. I spend 10-12 days a year on Oroville. The first thing I noticed in 2013-2014 was the decrease in LM that I was catching. It h...

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They didn't - 2012 was last year coho fingerlings were planted. measurable decreases in bass didn't occur until 2016-2017.

MGJR

Delaney - smallmouth and redeye bass are more similar in nature to spotted than largemouth and simply get out competed where they co-occur in CA's foothill lakes (typically). They are also more likely to interbreed - and you end up with a fewer "pure" smallmouth. I do see smallmouth from t...

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Thanks for elaborating Gary - I was trying to get at whether anglers were feeling that, based on their observations, whether it was bass foraging on coho or a difference in forage abundance (i.e., lower smelt #s). Given the size of planters - I cannot imagine that many of the bass were eating 6-9&qu...

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What does the difference between coho and kings make? If thats your opinion - elaborate on why or provide some evidence. Delaney - overpopulation and dominating the fish community are not one in the same. I know many curse spotted bass - but the fishery would not be what it is w/o them. It is not an...

MGJR

Gary - for what reason do you think the catalyst is the difference in coho vs kings?

Shad were historically present in Oroville - and I do not know the answer as to why, but presumably the combination of wider fluctuation swings and the growth of the spotted bass population.

MGJR

This is due to the frequent, extreme fluctuations in lake level. Water column constantly changing, no structure, water clarity, pressure, stress etc. This lake will turn into Nacimiento in no time. Year round suspended fish that won't grow over a couple pounds. Also, too many boats. Wild West Bass ...

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Where to start....ill post a more intelligible response when I can sit down. For now...everyone keep and eat a few fish. Your fisheries management depends on it.

MGJR

For the math nerds...that equates to only 19 teams beating a 1.3# average - which as what Oroville has been boasting the past few years. Good job to those who found a way!

MGJR

Well...the explanation is quite simple. We continue to export more water and treat our rivers as conduits and disposals. Until that changes... Its kinda like the state budget...if you spend more than you bring in, eventually the accounts empty. Folks...the delta smelt are truly the canary in the min...

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