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by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Joe Duran Wins HBC-4 VTO Video Award
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Joe Duran Wins HBC-4 VTO Video Award

YAAAAA :D :D :D Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
I had a blast while doing this. Thanks to Robert for letting me use his battery charger to plug in my video camera. It was really tough to be a backseater and Not have a rod in my hand. Thanks Again Joe Duran See ya'll at the Delta :D :D
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5mph or no wake - is there a difference?
Replies: 56
Views: 7289

Re: 5mph or no wake - is there a difference?

It doesn't matter how slow you go in Sandmound that guy will SQUACK no matter what. When I started fishing I was in a 12' jon boat and he was on that thing. I was barely moving and he was "reminding" me of the no wake zone. just as I get out of the bouy you know waht happens a bass boat fl...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter NutCase?
Replies: 66
Views: 5387

Re: Winter NutCase?

Is there a date yet? Sounds like fun :)
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night fishin'
Replies: 6
Views: 1310

Night fishin'

Have you guys ever heard of using a 25 watt 12 volt light bulb in a clamp on cone fixture while night fishin'?
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta Fishing Report
Replies: 5
Views: 1057

Re: Shasta Fishing Report

I have had some really good days up there on top water when the rains come in after a spell of warm days Spooks and Rico's maybe try a wake bait Good luck
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Smokin Motorguide
Replies: 4
Views: 1182

Re: Smokin Motorguide

Smokin trolling motors= not good.. best and safest thing to do is take it in to Sunny's Electric Marine or the Trolling Motor Dr. or just replace it with a Minnkota Ummm.. Honey well umm the other day I was "working" and a "tool" broke ....I need to buy a new "tool" as ...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FUSE?
Replies: 1
Views: 564

Re: FUSE?

Usually the Breakers will protect from the breaker to the trolling motor but maybe it tripped it, check in the compartment in the back of the boat usually on the side of your batteries. If they aren't tripped recheck your connections . Good luck
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is this legal? (CAPTION CONTEST)
Replies: 75
Views: 7653

Re: Is this legal? (CAPTION CONTEST)

Obama: Honey, they won't notice our boat at the White House
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is this legal? (CAPTION CONTEST)
Replies: 75
Views: 7653

Re: Is this legal? (CAPTION CONTEST)

"Hey, Look I got the new Aqua View for Christmas."
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone know what the launch conditions are at Oroville?
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: Anyone know what the launch conditions are at Oroville?

Just got back and the launch is ok 1 lane and semi steep 4wd is a good idea but there were a couple guys with 2wd and launched ok..... Watch out to the direct North of the ramp inside the bouys there is a berm that will go from 20' to 2.5' really quick, I hit my motor waiting for the truck as we wer...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Stren Championships
Replies: 0
Views: 530

FLW Stren Championships

Kittles Outdoor Pro Garrett Charter is the top Western Division Angler and is currently in 9th overall after Day 1 of the FLW Stren Championships in Branson, Missouri. Good luck Garrett and the rest of the Western Division Qualifiers.......
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats your favorite local tackle store?
Replies: 49
Views: 6935

Re: Whats your favorite local tackle store?

Oroville Outdoors Great selection on Swimbaits, Yamamoto, and Apperal ...... Limit Out in CL Bob is the best and he has everything
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much would you pay for.....
Replies: 9
Views: 2224

Re: How much would you pay for.....

If NADA IS $11,000 and the motor checks out then $12,500 would be a fair. The pics look as if it was taken care of but a first hand look at her would be advisable. The numbers on the side indicate that it is in Arizona if I am not mistaken. Take that into account of going on a road trip to pick it u...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone want to share about buzzbaits?
Replies: 19
Views: 3496

Re: anyone want to share about buzzbaits?

Find the buzz baits that are in a generic package like in a convenience store tackle section. These baits usually are the squeakiest at a slow retreive 1/4 oz or 3/8 oz black or if you can come across one yellow
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help! I'm getting passed by 150hp boats.....
Replies: 18
Views: 5804

Re: Help! I'm getting passed by 150hp boats.....

I weigh a million lbs no just kiddin 230 geared up my son is 180 lbs and medium amount of gear in the boat. I hardly do fill up both tanks unless we are at the delta but we mostly fish Clearlake and the Afterbay with 1 tank full and a 1/4 in the other just in case on tournament days . I have checked...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help! I'm getting passed by 150hp boats.....
Replies: 18
Views: 5804

Help! I'm getting passed by 150hp boats.....

Stats : 1998 Ranger 519dvs 2003 225 Optimax Prop 25p 4 blade (unknown) No Jack plate 60.0 MPH on GPS 5700 RPM I have tried a few different props but a 25p trophy 3 blade was by far the best and did get 65 MPH but only was able to get 5300 RPM max. I checked on BBC and the few boats that were like mi...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: O.J Guilty on all 12 charges
Replies: 22
Views: 4070

O.J Guilty on all 12 charges

Finally
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bear IN Clear Lake
Replies: 15
Views: 3693

Re: Bear IN Clear Lake

BruceB wrote:Taken by a friend in July. What kind of rig would you use to land him?


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What are you talking about ? That is my new swimbait........
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prefish strategies
Replies: 0
Views: 294

Prefish strategies

What is your strategy to go prefishin' for a small tourney like club or turkeyshoot ? Take CL for instance spring/ post spawn. What area of a lake? What makes you go North or South? , baits, any other info........
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Mon May 05, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Sticker
Replies: 9
Views: 1796

Re: Clear Lake Sticker

If you download the form from the website make an extra copy because the inspection places need to have duplicates. I would give Bob a call and stop in. The whole process will take 5 minutes. Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why Bass?
Replies: 29
Views: 3437

Re: Why Bass?

It is the one thing I can do year in and year out with my 13 year old son at my side. I guess it wouldn't matter what species that we go for but the thrill of figuring out the bass once in a while is something that we can do together. Not too many dads have that thrill.
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NFR - Today is my 25-Year Wedding anniversary!
Replies: 21
Views: 2351

Re: NFR - Today is my 25-Year Wedding anniversary!

Congrats Ken......... last Sunday was my 17th anniversary and I was fishing in the Berryessa ocean at the WRL. How cool is my wife to still keep me around. I am sleeping in the boat, but I am still around. BA-BA-BASS
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament permits
Replies: 1
Views: 414

Tournament permits

Ok how do I go about finding about "Shootout" permits From DFG. Do I charge it to the fisherman that fish? How do you determine how it is divided amongst the fisherman depending on # of boats when you don't know how many boats your gonna have ? BUSTED (Joe) :roll:
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Afterbay Shootout Results
Replies: 5
Views: 1292

Afterbay Shootout Results

The results are in. 16 boats. Nice job Jason and Sparky :D 1. Jason Bubier / Sparky Heely 5 26.39 8.79 BF 2. James Moseby / Jerame Park 5 20.77 8.47 BF 3. Bub Harris / Ryan Redmond 5 18.64 4.70 BF 4. Matt Martin / Jeff Howell 5 17.81 6.99 BF 5. Aaron Bubier /Kelly McKnichols 5 17.33 4.05 BF 6. Joe D...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Set your Clocks back tonight

If you do forget come on out and fish. There will be a silver Dodge there with gonads wifey inside. Go ahead and pay her and come on out. She will have the details. Hope to see ya there. Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Be careful with your 12" size limit........I believ

Monument Hill is the ramp on the south side of 162. Head up 99 to 162 East to Oroville. Go over the bridge and then about 1/4 mile turn right into the Monument Hill launch area. See ya there. Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Be careful with your 12" size limit........I believ

That is not nice!!!!!!! I hafta weigh in something
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

How about a BIG FISH Option. A lure (ie: crankbait,spinnerbait,swimbait or bag of worms) to the pot for big fish? Winner take all, just a thought Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

Ya, I was thinking the same thing we may draw a pill and blast off in order.
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

Ok guys it looks as if there going to be a few boats at the Shootout. Format will go like this: 8) Check in 5:00-7:00am Monument Hill Ramp 20.00 per boat 2 people per boat Blast off at safe light.. 7:00- 7:15 am Weigh in at 2:30 pm 12" minimum length any way it will go on a will-e-go board 5 fi...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

I may have misinterpreted your post. The bouyed areas will be off limits for Sunday but you may stay at the bouys and cast into the area but no boats inside the bouys. Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas day 1 comment.........
Replies: 5
Views: 1867

Re: Dee Thomas day 1 comment.........

I would have refered to "Dee" as Mr. Thomas. Nothin but respect for the father of Flippin.
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

Not from experience but common sense, Don't get caught in there.
I imagine the fines would be hefty. :(
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

Per boat, if you want 1 or 2 people it is up to you.
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Havasu Stren/ ever had this happen??
Replies: 21
Views: 3726

Re: Havasu Stren/ ever had this happen??

OHH Man Gonads that is funny LOL how big were the fish on those BEDS ?
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Re: Oroville Afterbay Shootout

I was going to see how the responses were to decide where to launch from, but I don't see why we can't launch from the Hwy 162 ramp on the south side of the bridge unless the water is low then we will launch from the Wilbur road ramp. There will be no limit on boats. It is the 1st day of daylight sa...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Afterbay Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 6166

Oroville Afterbay Shootout

OK Guys, Boogity Boogity Boogity Lets Go fishin' boys
SUNDAY MARCH 9th
20 bucks a boat
3 places (if there are 3 boats or more) LOL
$12 to first per boat
$5 to 2nd per boat
$3 to 3rd per boat ( hey anything will help with gas)
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bass boat design
Replies: 17
Views: 2359

Re: bass boat design

Definately led rope lights in the compartments and livewells. I added them to my boat. Best decision I have made yet.
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Suspending crankbait?
Replies: 11
Views: 5116

Re: Suspending crankbait?

Good call lugnut .............................
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Turkey Shoot on oroville afterbay?
Replies: 6
Views: 1191

Re: Turkey Shoot on oroville afterbay?

gonads, I am surprised you will go back to the "BAY" after your last trip there. Just Kiddin You know that I would be there to tow you in again lol
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Must Have swimbaits ......What are they?
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Must Have swimbaits ......What are they?

hey Brian, oops gonads I have talked to him before I think but he is on the learning curve also lol will talk to him again after he returns from the Vegas show see you at CL next weekend
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Must Have swimbaits ......What are they?
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Must Have swimbaits ......What are they?

Just wondering of what swimbaits that are an absolute must....
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help! I need a mounting bracket for a Lowrance 525
Replies: 7
Views: 1128

Re: Help! I need a mounting bracket for a Lowrance 525

Steve, I have 2 that you can have email me your addy and i will send them to you or heck I will even run them down to you I live in Gridley I need an excuse to get outa the house and go to Hooters anyway I bought a 520 and a x135and they both fit indash so the brackets are no use to me. Joe (wkdelec...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Cranks
Replies: 11
Views: 2045

Re: Favorite Cranks

#8 or #9 shad rap is all time favorite it looks too real
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone Know Where I can park Boat in Williams,CA for 7 HRs?
Replies: 13
Views: 2438

Re: Anyone Know Where I can park Boat in Williams,CA for 7 H

I Don't Know, How many fingers do you "GOT"? LOL :lol:
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone Know Where I can park Boat in Williams,CA for 7 HRs?
Replies: 13
Views: 2438

Re: Anyone Know Where I can park Boat in Williams,CA for 7 H

Hey Brian, I have a Boat well it is actually a mobilehome that I need to park somewhere for about 6 mos or so I am wanting to get into catching bass or catfish and williams is close to a place called ClearLake it is a nice mobile home late 60's model would make a nice yard ornament for someone do yo...
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait help
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

Swimbait help

Anyone willing to help out a newby to swimbait fishin? my boat, my gas, your time Clearlake? let me know
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lookin to buy lowrance 520c, deals??????
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: lookin to buy lowrance 520c, deals??????

Check out Oroville outdoors. They have a good price there. 599 I do believe good luck
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning reel help
Replies: 12
Views: 1710

Spinning reel help

Okuma, Quantum, Pflugar ???? which would you guys prefer? looking to replace spinning reels with all the same reel but keeping all of my limbs, 8 reels, 8-10 BB thanks in advance :? Joe
by Ba-Ba-Bass
Thu May 17, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rod/reel revamping any suggs.
Replies: 1
Views: 383

rod/reel revamping any suggs.

I am getting new rods and reels for myself and my 12 1/2 yr old son and hoping to keep both all of my limbs intact 6 baitcaster setups and 4 spinning setups each I would like to keep everything middle to upper end