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by Ceaser
Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Proposal for Franks and Little Franks
Replies: 3
Views: 3789

Re: Proposal for Franks and Little Franks

This is a freaking JOKE! The areas highlighted are a main area for boating and fishing. There isnt navigational hazards...
by Ceaser
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Accessing Little Franks?
Replies: 15
Views: 4082

Re: Accessing Little Franks?

Little Franks, Big Break and Mandeville are too shallow to even fish, Id stay out of those areas.... :lol: :lol: :lol: Might hit a tractor or crashed UFO. Dont risk it LOL
by Ceaser
Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch's Pro-Teen and My Love of Tournament Fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 3460

Re: Cooch's Pro-Teen and My Love of Tournament Fishing

This tournament was one of my first back in the day. Before the high school and college events, this was kinda all there was for young anglers. Thanks Cooch!
by Ceaser
Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:18 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2017 Bass Cat Caracal SOLD !!
Replies: 4
Views: 3135

Re: 2017 Bass Cat Caracal

I wish i could put this baby in my driveway!
by Ceaser
Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

Re: Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?

thanks guys
by Ceaser
Fri Nov 18, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?
Replies: 4
Views: 2065

Ever wonder what it takes to make a swimbait?

Wanted to put something together like this ever since I watched the Roman Made video that came out featuring parts of the build process. I know this isn't the biggest swimbait site but thought maybe some member would find it interesting. Don't post much but have been a member here since the the earl...
by Ceaser
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lucas financial support of the Delta Tunnels.
Replies: 41
Views: 7891

Re: Lucas financial support of the Delta Tunnels.

when the topic of Ag is discussed in the link posted to read about the bill, its pretty clear they are trying dance around the topic gingerly. It also clearly states it is backed by socal politicians, who care nothing about the delta. taken directly from the link MYTH: Was Written By Small Group In ...
by Ceaser
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trade $700 for $25,500 or $350 for $5,500
Replies: 17
Views: 4294

Re: Trade $700 for $25,500 or $350 for $5,500

the 700 for $25,500 is only an option if you qualify for the Evinrude contingency program correct? 10k but only if you run a 2007 or newer Evinrude OB?
by Ceaser
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: winter Delta fishing
Replies: 9
Views: 3029

Re: winter Delta fishing

Mark I live on taylor, shoot me a pm sometime. Fishing a rattle trap just off the bottom so slow it doesnt even really vibrate and a rip bait is what id suggest besides a jig and dont shy away from current just cuz its cold. oh and we are in THE delta.. not south.. this is heart of the delta man!! LOL
by Ceaser
Sat Dec 12, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rising sea levels and the CA Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 3019

Re: rising sea levels and the CA Delta

I see levee work going on all the time on different parts of the delta... well they are stacking more rocks lol. Subsidence is what causes the soil levels on the land side of levees to drop. Its naturally occuring and theres not much we can do. Poor planning is at fault for that, subsidence isnt a n...
by Ceaser
Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Working jigs, cranks & blades on the delta
Replies: 1
Views: 863

Re: Working jigs, cranks & blades on the delta

All those baits work very well on the delta. But season, cover and conditions will dictate which ones and which techniques will be most effective at that time. I think your on the right track with your questions, those are the same ones i ask myself everyday on the water. Keep at it, trying new thin...
by Ceaser
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass fisherman on the delta?
Replies: 20
Views: 5937

Re: Bass fisherman on the delta?

Im a Delta Rat.. always have and always will be. There is a ton more fishermen and that is irratating. But I have an old slimey ranger that stays in the water, has moss and crap growing all over it. Spray painted top. Runs like a top looks like a turd. But neither of these are reasons why I would or...
by Ceaser
Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: elites vs "locals"
Replies: 31
Views: 7095

Re: elites vs "locals"

I seen the point, but back east the amount of boats we will see this weekend is normal. We have a huge and diverse fishery loaded with fish. There is plenty to go around and this time of year, more boats only adds to the challenge. Thats fishing these days... fishing a spot, catch a fish and as boat...
by Ceaser
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: salt water intrusion
Replies: 8
Views: 1909

Re: salt water intrusion

big break has always seen jelly fish at certain time of year. I live before franks tract and i havent seen anything to indicate salt up that far. Sherman to big break will continue to increase tho, sherman has always been brackish, I imagine by mid summer big break will be like sherman used to be th...
by Ceaser
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: elites vs "locals"
Replies: 31
Views: 7095

Re: elites vs "locals"

Hackney just wrote an article on bassmaster.com talking about this exact deal. He states that Elite guys have no more right to the water than a local guy and hes right. Delta is a HUGE body of water. The elites can be mad but so can the guys fishing for a truck. I personally will be out hosing all m...
by Ceaser
Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or ??
Replies: 24
Views: 5600

Re: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or

Paul Duclos, Spring Lake, Santa Rosa.. World record class fish 1997 I believe. 24lbs..ish.
by Ceaser
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod length for river to sea.
Replies: 2
Views: 959

Re: Rod length for river to sea.

they have big ploppers, big sub surface glides, Rover 230, umbrella rig with rig walkers, but ive moved to longer rods on alot of stuff, even conventional. 8'3 is a great length with a 16-18" handle for anything from frogs to chatterbaits and jigs. I just prefer the handle to be under my armpit...
by Ceaser
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod length for river to sea.
Replies: 2
Views: 959

Rod length for river to sea.

In the rules i didnt see anything designating a maximum rod length. The 8' thing is a bummer for guys who throw alot of big baits, the 8'3 and 8'6 rods I have also have handles that are 6" longer than normal rods. So, the 8' thing that got made because of tule dippin really doesnt have any rela...
by Ceaser
Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros
Replies: 4
Views: 2270

Re: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros

thats a nice payout schedule
by Ceaser
Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mike Long admits deceit behind bass record?
Replies: 90
Views: 48529

Re: Mike Long admits deceit behind bass record?

Taking a pic and not have it come out, then using another for a mag. cover. Didn't a lot of names pass fish around for photos awhile back. Is that something thats still going on? My biggest question would be did he catch the bigger fish. If so and it was just photo for a mag. Thats just bad judgeme...
by Ceaser
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!
Replies: 13
Views: 3146

Re: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!

I picked my spot.... now I live here. CA Delta... everywhere else cant measure up for me.
by Ceaser
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mike Long admits deceit behind bass record?
Replies: 90
Views: 48529

Re: Mike Long admits deceit behind bass record?

What about dropping out of tourneys all together because he refused to take a lie detector test after winning a TOC. Thats pretty standard protocal these days. If his credibility is so good why not just take the test? Integrity is all you can really judge a man on, younger or not he was a grown man....
by Ceaser
Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: You are going to fish a new lake; one bait, what will it be!
Replies: 40
Views: 7851

Re: You are going to fish a new lake; one bait, what will it

7" Line thru osprey tournament talon. catches fish everywhere all year
by Ceaser
Tue Dec 24, 2013 5:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flipping with braid
Replies: 8
Views: 4157

Re: Flipping with braid

This was always a dilema for me. Cooch is spot on about braid around rocks. No bueno. Good to have a mono/flouro flip rod and a braid flip rod ready. But when all is said and done, if you are flipping edges then by all means flouro is the one, but if your flipping and pitching over cover, to pockets...
by Ceaser
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What makes someone pay $200-$300+ for a bait!
Replies: 16
Views: 4569

Re: What makes someone pay $200-$300+ for a bait!

why not? guys spend 300+ on reels and rods with out any issues. A big swimbait like your speaking of will last you through years and years of fishing. how much does a guy spend on senkos all year to catch little fish. There are times when the senko is the best option for BIG fish and there are other...
by Ceaser
Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake ABA TOC
Replies: 44
Views: 9419

Re: Clear Lake ABA TOC

poorboy wrote: The "low" numbers are not because of guys like me. It's the sissy leagues (rookie) that have killed the numbers. It's common sense. :
uhh, you mean the sissy leagues you took AOY in?
by Ceaser
Fri Oct 25, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake ABA TOC
Replies: 44
Views: 9419

Re: Clear Lake ABA TOC

+1 kopper, great post! ^this. Clear Lakes usually a mess, even on a weekend with no tourney!!! My partner told me to check this thread and we laughed about it. Think having other dudes show up on hog spots is tough, try having some of your good friends show up on day two just to catch a limit, even...
by Ceaser
Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOC expenses & why participation is down.
Replies: 24
Views: 5959

Re: TOC expenses & why participation is down.

Good Im glad your not upset, I have no issues, my point was fishing is an individual sport. Everyone should do what makes them happy. Im just not really interested in targeting 4-5lb fish unless its for money really. Ive traveled and tried to put good limits in the boat and be versitile. At that tim...
by Ceaser
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOC expenses & why participation is down.
Replies: 24
Views: 5959

Re: TOC expenses & why participation is down.

Ceaser my fellow angler you were onto something there then you went and ruined it with your last statement I like to play when the odds are tipped in my favor. :wink: T hat's the problem. I respect an angler more who can beat me consistently on different bodies of water under different conditions ....
by Ceaser
Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOC expenses & why participation is down.
Replies: 24
Views: 5959

Re: TOC expenses & why participation is down.

I also fished the AC TOC this year and the boat count was about as I expected. It's interesting reading about why people don't fish events like this, I agree, I think it would be great to make it more of a challenge to qualify but understand these circuits need numbers to make it work. I know money...
by Ceaser
Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: An eight, a nine and more
Replies: 6
Views: 2829

Re: An eight, a nine and more

bass king wrote:Dude is a BEAST!!!!

Is anyone else out on the Delta catching em like this guy???

FFS.....


:shock:
Rossetti is a freaking stud, I was out moday and struggled on the same stuff he says he fished LOLOL Maybe I shoud have left "my zipcode"
by Ceaser
Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOC expenses & why participation is down.
Replies: 24
Views: 5959

Re: TOC expenses & why participation is down.

This is why I decided not to fish oroville also. Its just to much money to spend, on a lake i havn't been on in two years. I like fishing oroville, but theres only so much money left at the end of the month. You can call me a zip code fisherman all you want, but my money goes alot further the close...
by Ceaser
Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits stolen please keep an eye out
Replies: 4
Views: 2025

Re: Swimbaits stolen please keep an eye out

the pics on toxicbaits dot com cover most of them. Some I didnt take pics of because they were for me. I dont snap pics of them all, maybe I should. Thanks Mark, the site isnt done by far, but its hard finding the time to make baits, work, have a lady and 8 yr old, and design the site LOL you know h...
by Ceaser
Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits stolen please keep an eye out
Replies: 4
Views: 2025

Swimbaits stolen please keep an eye out

I make swimbaits and live on Bethel Island. I never leave gear in my boat, but I left two boxes of my hand made stuff on the rig on the water for two days and someone got me. Every bait in there is very distinct and easy to spot. most are wakebait style baits in the 8-10" range. Also a hiroshim...
by Ceaser
Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments
Replies: 43
Views: 10373

Re: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments

I see the word sponsorship being thrown around......... THE BIGGEST LOSS OF SPONSERSHIP IS DUE TO THE JERSEY JOBBER SOCIAL MEDIA BAN WAGGON JUMPER THAT EXISTS TODAY........... QUIT GIVING AWAY FREE ADVERTISMENT YOU """"JOBBERS""""" AND THE SPONSERS WOULD...
by Ceaser
Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments
Replies: 43
Views: 10373

Re: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments

Guys are funny whining about one and two lake regions :lol: :lol: Why would someone who lives locally on a body of water like Clear Lake, Delta, Shasta want to drive to fish some hole like Orville? Those are amazing fisheries!! In a travelers circuit the locals usually do well on their home body of ...
by Ceaser
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Victoria Canal and IDIOTS!
Replies: 26
Views: 5873

Re: Victoria Canal and IDIOTS!

where the hell is Victoria Canal?! :lol: :lol: I gotta get on the water more, i must be missing out!!
by Ceaser
Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The push is on! C.O. Pro-Teen needs boater registrations!
Replies: 9
Views: 2012

Re: The push is on! C.O. Pro-Teen needs boater registrations

UP, should be a good tourney, bites nasty out there
by Ceaser
Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Disabling surge brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 6960

Re: Disabling surge brakes

yeah drain the fluid, that is a pretty small boat for surge brakes, i can see how that would cause a problem. Sounds like there is not enough forward inertia on the trailer and the small amount of pressure is just locking them up. 2000 is a small light boat, you should be fine without those brake.
by Ceaser
Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contest Time- WON Bass Clear Lake Open!
Replies: 45
Views: 6844

Re: Contest Time- WON Bass Clear Lake Open!

78.81 total
9.80 big fish
by Ceaser
Wed May 29, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shakey Heads On the Delta
Replies: 6
Views: 1688

Re: Shakey Heads On the Delta

Summer, lowtide, outside weedlines. But it kinda has to be a clean bottom. The slimy gross snot moss or whatever can bunch up on the head. Spinning rod, 10 lb test, 3/16 oz and a don iovino spade tail do a great job. the spot remover jig head is a good one out here.
by Ceaser
Wed May 29, 2013 7:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Perry's open again to fishing....
Replies: 18
Views: 3468

Re: Perry's open again to fishing....

Big Break marina is bad news. I dont roll there to launch anymore, the people who run it do crazy stuff like that. But in a boat, fishing the marina, they cant say much. Yes they have been living on that boat tied up to the dock for a while now. Its def nothing like what it used to be in the good ol...
by Ceaser
Tue May 28, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Perry's open again to fishing....
Replies: 18
Views: 3468

Re: Perry's open again to fishing....

Cant fish Big Break Marina! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: thats a laugh! she musta got a bad batch or something to get all twisted up
:lol: :lol: :lol: we've only been fishing there for DECADES :lol:
by Ceaser
Fri May 10, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My issue with Yamamoto, Snag proof and other similar tournys
Replies: 34
Views: 7268

Re: My issue with Yamamoto, Snag proof and other similar tou

I think the yamamoto big bass and the berkley tourney before it with multiple weigh-ins a day actually offer the average guy a better chance at cashing a check. You can catch one lucky fish and pay for your entry and gas. with that many spots paid it offers more anglers a chance to make $$ and if yo...
by Ceaser
Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury 175 efi driving me nuts help!
Replies: 13
Views: 16983

Re: Mercury 175 efi driving me nuts help!

I had a similar issue that was a ghost, high speed miss that would turn to a bog as it missed more as it kept running. Comp, stator, coils, carb rebuild were all recommeded(and done) by shops as a fix. Problem was still there after paying for these... it was my top main seal under the fly wheel. It ...
by Ceaser
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Weighting a Spook
Replies: 9
Views: 1925

Re: Weighting a Spook

use 3x hooks.. those will make it sit lower than normal trebles by far. The 3x needlepoint owners are nice and sharp enough to drive home with a conventional bass rod.
by Ceaser
Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Minn Kota Maxxum Pro 101 ***SOLD***
Replies: 7
Views: 2239

Re: Minn Kota Maxxum Pro 101

PM SENT
by Ceaser
Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits
Replies: 12
Views: 4249

Re: Swimbaits

$15-20?! those are CHEAP for swimbaits!
by Ceaser
Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POLL What's the right price point for PRO/AMs in The West
Replies: 23
Views: 3854

Re: POLL What's the right price point for PRO/AMs in The Wes

Zack, Good questions. simply put I fish for fun. When I stop having fun fishing I will quit. The life's lessons etc that came and still come from fishing are priceless. My perspective about the industry and how it works is derived from experience. Without getting on a long rant I got to watch many ...
by Ceaser
Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass "Official" 2013 Calendar Schedule
Replies: 37
Views: 6720

Re: Won Bass "Official" 2013 Calendar Schedule

Whoa! :shock: things escalated quickly. I think the important fact is that WON Bass tourneys are the ones that are going to happen. I thought we were supposed to support the ORGs we have left that are actually holding tourneys here on the west coast? The Open style events are a cool deal. That Clear...