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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: ALL TOURNAMENTS CANCELLED AT OROVILLE -So you want to know what's going on, well let's talk about it
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1734
Re: ALL TOURNAMENTS CANCELLED AT OROVILLE -So you want to know what's going on, well let's talk about it
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 ...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:42 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1264
Re: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
Even more ridiculous and onerous. These people are focusing on the wrong crowd. The department is run by morons.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1264
Re: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
If this only applies to tournament anglers, and not the other boaters in this state, I would be very weary about this.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1264
Re: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
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.
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:09 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing License Numbers 2010 to Present
- Replies: 3
- Views: 647
Re: Fishing License Numbers 2010 to Present
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...
Almanor
Anybody have any condition report for Almanor? Snow showers up there today.
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:16 am
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Lowrance 9 Elite TI2 $799.00
- Replies: 2
- Views: 815
Re: Lowrance 9 Elite TI2 $799.00
Still Available? Any wiggle room on price shipped to Northern California?
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Oroville Community Update - Aug 6
- Replies: 2
- Views: 757
Re: Lake Oroville Community Update - Aug 6
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.
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta in Collapse
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4304
Re: Delta in Collapse
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 ...
- Sun May 10, 2020 5:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Almanor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1388
Re: Lake Almanor
NO. And the ramp at Canyon Dam is very crowded.
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Oroville bass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1045
Re: Lake Oroville bass
Fished yesterday...incredibly tough for me and I've been fishing it for 30+ years.
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Property Tax - Protect yourself.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1555
Re: Boat Property Tax - Protect yourself.
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.
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:08 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: DWR released a Notice of Preparation to modernize Delta infrastructure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1208
Re: DWR released a Notice of Preparation to modernize Delta infrastructure
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.
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2nd Year No Delta Smelt Found
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1129
Re: 2nd Year No Delta Smelt Found
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 ...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 5:42 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: First-time boat buyers are in decline, and retention rates are shrinking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2959
Re: First-time boat buyers are in decline, and retention rates are shrinking
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 ...
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: For first time ever, Delta smelt went missing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1720
Re: For first time ever, Delta smelt went missing
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 ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: BOBBY BARRACK ASKING FOR DONATIONS!!! PLEASE Join NCGASA TODAY!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2642
Re: BOBBY BARRACK ASKING FOR DONATIONS!!! PLEASE Join NCGASA TODAY!!
Everyone...every little bit helps in the fight. BassScoop...check your PM
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 5:54 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: All Concrete Ramps at Lake Oroville are out of the Water.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1667
Re: All Concrete Ramps at Lake Oroville are out of the Water.
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.JoeLanghans wrote:Pray for rain?... Mother Nature isn’t the one to blame for the low water level. Where did all the water go??
- Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: All Concrete Ramps at Lake Oroville are out of the Water.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1667
Re: All Concrete Ramps at Lake Oroville are out of the Water.
I launched Sunday...no issues.
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Paradise Lost
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2749
Paradise Lost
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.
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass taken from one area unlikely to return after being released
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7700
Re: Bass taken from one area unlikely to return after being released
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’...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: Lodging & Property
- Topic: Lake Oroville Property
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2590
Lake Oroville Property
Beautiful view of the south fork feather river near enterprise bridge. Large shop.
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- Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:02 pm
- Forum: Rods & Reels
- Topic: Bass Pro Rods
- Replies: 0
- Views: 514
Bass Pro Rods
Bass Pro Shops Extreme xtr66mt 6'6" Medium Heavy. Used, but excellent shape. Versatile technique rod. Bass Pro Shops Bionic Blade B166MHT 6'6" Med Heavy. Used. Good Shape. Really great spinnerbait rod - good action. Caught hundreds of fish on this rod. Make Offer. Not shipping. Chico area.
- Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: Rods & Reels
- Topic: CRO Bait Cast Rods
- Replies: 0
- Views: 556
CRO Bait Cast Rods
2 rods
Columbia River Outfitters
IJL 100 Series, Model 008C. 6'6 Med Heavy.
8-17# line 1/4-3/4 bait. Good shape. Cork clean and complete, eyes strong, reel sets good, etc. Great rods.
Make Reasonable Offer - no shipping - Chico area.
Columbia River Outfitters
IJL 100 Series, Model 008C. 6'6 Med Heavy.
8-17# line 1/4-3/4 bait. Good shape. Cork clean and complete, eyes strong, reel sets good, etc. Great rods.
Make Reasonable Offer - no shipping - Chico area.
- Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:58 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ok for a Fiberglass Bass Boat Out of Colusa?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1020
Re: Ok for a Fiberglass Bass Boat Out of Colusa?
Unless you know that reach...I would not
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: G Loomis nrx
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3596
Re: G Loomis nrx
[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&...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15.5 million fry, fingerlings and mature fish into public waters
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3254
Re: 15.5 million fry, fingerlings and mature fish into public waters
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...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: will rainbows eat bass fry?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2225
Re: will rainbows eat bass fry?
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...
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Does anyone know what area the delta pellet boats are launching out of!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9795
Re: Does anyone know what area the delta pellet boats are launching out of!
No...but their programs should have some foundational plans.
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Does anyone know what area the delta pellet boats are launching out of!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9795
Re: Does anyone know what area the delta pellet boats are launching out of!
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.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8759
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8759
Re: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
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.
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Guess the Bassmaster Classic Winner Contest
- Replies: 59
- Views: 9088
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Caught this in the Delta
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2951
Re: Caught this in the Delta
Starry flounder. Common-depend on where on SJ!
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass seasonal migration on monomictic lakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1042
Re: Bass seasonal migration on monomictic lakes
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.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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...
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
They didn't - 2012 was last year coho fingerlings were planted. measurable decreases in bass didn't occur until 2016-2017.
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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...
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:18 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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...
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:58 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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.
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.
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 4:25 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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 ...
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18175
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
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.
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:37 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: WWBT 2018 Oroville Teams FULL RESULTS January 13
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2937
Re: WWBT 2018 Oroville Teams FULL RESULTS January 13
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!
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 4:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: No Fish Has Gone Extinct Since the Endangered Species Act, We Don't Want This To Be The First
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1640
Re: No Fish Has Gone Extinct Since the Endangered Species Act, We Don't Want This To Be The First
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...
- Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: DWR to Award up to $1 Billion in Contracts for Proposal, Before Completing Permit Process
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6246
Re: DWR to Award up to $1 Billion in Contracts for Proposal, Before Completing Permit Process
Anybody else kinda get the feeling that no matter what...it will get pushed through? Holy smokes...this whole thing is so dirty.
- Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:47 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 10/31/2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2053
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 10/31/2017
Eat them...the regulations intend for there to be a certain amount of harvest, particularly of the most abundant size classes, allowing others to reach better size. If you release all the 13" back - they wont grow.
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why You Are Incredibly Fortunate and Why You Should Be Furious | California Anglers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1826
Re: Why You Are Incredibly Fortunate and Why You Should Be Furious | California Anglers
There is much said here...why not more discussion or commentary? How do you all feel about this?
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Fish Die Off --- New Approach
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4270
Re: Clearlake Fish Die Off --- New Approach
Crickets...
There has to be some interest out there.
There has to be some interest out there.
- Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville - Lime Saddle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1200
Oroville - Lime Saddle
Quick update - I spoke with marina staff and they are projecting 1 - 1.5 weeks remaining for launching at Lime Saddle (if rates stay same). The ramp is down around the corner and there is a shallow hump adjacent to the ramp on the dock side. Water temp 71-72. Good algae bloom. Fish were sporadic for...
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