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by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tell Gov Newsom no... More water news from Restore the Delta
Replies: 24
Views: 2566

Re: Tell Gov Newsom no... More water news from Restore the Delta

I agree, the land has sunk up to 28 feet, the roads are collapsing, bridges are next. Guess who they want to pay for all that? Yes, taxpayers while they make millions. it's about greed. We've already been paying extra in taxes for fixing the roads and bridges (supposedly): Jerry Brown's SB1 gas tax...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New IGFA Largemouth Record Approved
Replies: 8
Views: 2177

Re: New IGFA Largemouth Record Approved

I keep seeing people post about ifga line class records. What exactly is it? Is it basically the biggest fish caught with a certain pound test line or something? Yes, that's exactly it... biggest fish (on record) per line test. Years ago at a night tournament, I caught an 8.5 on 10 pound test. Wond...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: XD Crankbait Rod
Replies: 8
Views: 4412

Re: XD Crankbait Rod

For the big XD's I highly recommend the Falcon Lowrider 7'9" heavy. It's their "XD Cranker." Built for those big ones. I have one from 2 generations ago, and love it. I would think it would be great for A-rigs too, but I haven't tried it for that. It's at the bottom of this TW page li...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Lake has a new website
Replies: 0
Views: 485

Castaic Lake has a new website

Parts are still under construction, but here's the link to the home page. Click on "lake resources" at the top right to find various pages including the live web cam and weather info (those pages still under construction as of this post).

https://www.castaiclake.com/
by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed May 27, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude apparently done!
Replies: 10
Views: 5398

Evinrude apparently done!

Wired2Fish article: https://www.wired2fish.com/news/the-2021-bassmaster-classic-heads-to-texas/ BRP Discontinues Evinrude, Mercury to Support Boat Packages BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced today it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new techno...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here's Your Chance! CDFW Emergency Meeting to Determine Covid Fishing Restriction
Replies: 35
Views: 8367

Re: Here's Your Chance! CDFW Emergency Meeting to Determine Covid Fishing Restriction

This meeting will decide whether or not to give the CDFW temporary authority to make a decision on shutting down or delaying fishing (particularly big scheduled events like trout openers). There will not be an actual decision on such an action from this meeting, but I’m sure it will happen if the CD...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here we go... CDFW "emergency meeting." Bet they'll be shutting it all down for a while
Replies: 0
Views: 682

Here we go... CDFW "emergency meeting." Bet they'll be shutting it all down for a while

https://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2020/04/07/california-fish-and-game-commission-to-hold-emergency-meeting/ California Fish and Game Commission to Hold Emergency Meeting The California Fish and Game Commission will remotely meet to discuss delegating temporary authority to the California Department of...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Copolymer Line?
Replies: 10
Views: 7034

Re: Copolymer Line?

McCoy Mean Green or the "xtra clear" version. Best, most manageable co-poly out there in my opinion. I found CXX too stiff for my liking.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have you guys used "The Multiplier?"
Replies: 2
Views: 888

Re: Have you guys used "The Multiplier?"

Now you went and let the cat out of the bag. I wasn't aware of the multiplier up until a few years ago. I thought I was pretty good at fishing but it seemed everyone I talked to was catching 2-3 times as fish as me each trip and they were throwing the same baits and fishing in the same areas. I dis...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have you guys used "The Multiplier?"
Replies: 2
Views: 888

Have you guys used "The Multiplier?"

Fishing was a bit slow the other day, and only dinks were biting. So my buddy got out this thing called "The Multiplier," and we started whacking them! It has a range from 1 to 5. I chose 4. Once you have it set, you multiply the number of fish you catch by that number. So, the total of 13...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gas tax in ca
Replies: 19
Views: 3445

Re: Gas tax in ca

You can blame Gov Newsom on the tax, he made the attorney General Xavier Becerra change the wording to intentionally mislead the voters. That was all documented. Newsom is as crooked as he father was. Time to impeach him! It wasn’t Newsom (though I wouldn’t put something like that past him). It was...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PETA condemns fishing as “cruel” harassment
Replies: 14
Views: 5371

Re: PETA condemns fishing as “cruel” harassment

As I said in the WB Facebook post on this: And then, after shouting, they all went out for sushi.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro
Replies: 10
Views: 4134

Re: Your Favorite Line and why? Mono or Floro

Mono (actually co-poly): McCoy's Mean Green

Fluoro: Seaguar Invizx

Reason for both: Supple, very manageable line. Pleasure to cast. Yes, as with any other line, they do start to coil after being on a reel for a while, so when that starts happening, replace and enjoy happy casting again.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When will the spawn be on in CA?
Replies: 6
Views: 1294

When will the spawn be on in CA?

With the storms and colder than usual weather we've been having, especially here in Southern Cal., I expect a late spawn. I'm thinking things will start turning on by mid April. What do you think?
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cranking Rod for 8 & 10XD’s ?
Replies: 9
Views: 8124

Re: Cranking Rod for 8 & 10XD’s ?

I use a Falcon Lowrider 7’9” Heavy. It is built for those big cranks. Love it.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Falcon_ ... e-FLC.html
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Train to no where cancelled.
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Re: Train to no where cancelled.

Well, the plan for it to stretch from SF to LA is dead. He's going to complete what's already going between Bakersfield and Madera. I suggest they now make that portion a roller coaster! I'm glad this monstrosity of a boondoggle is over though. Now, return the $3+ billion in federal (taxpayer) money...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:46 am
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

Re: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!

That didnt work now whats next ? What's next is we just bend over and take it, I'm afraid. There might be some kind of legal or political action by the Yes on 6 camp, but as for the gas tax, it is now here to stay. That is, unless another repeal initiative gets on a ballot in the future. But Becerr...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:26 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

Re: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal. Vote YES to repeal!

biteme wrote:Vote YES on 6 dont let the wording fool you!
Exactly. Right on!
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

Re: California: Lower your fishing costs

Is there a petition drive On tags for license plates And for toll charges crossing briges in northern ca. Increased fee's on and already fee they are charging now If not there are two ways they can raise more money in fee's too cover the cost they will lose on the gas tax if it go down to defeat. I...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Oct 09, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

Re: California: Lower your fishing costs

ash wrote:This post was moved to the political as it is non fishing related.
Thought gas is fishing-related since it’s what gets us to and on our fishing spots, but fair enough. Thanks.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

Re: California: Lower your fishing costs

I agree with the gas tax, California roads are the worst in the country. This is a fishing forum, please don’t post anything political. Our roads are the worst because the California politicians squandered away road repair funds from pre-existing gas taxes to pay for pet projects and other nonsense...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!
Replies: 18
Views: 6241

California: Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. Vote YES to repeal!

Hi guys: Fishing is expensive enough and over the past 11 months (update: now 12 months), we've been paying more than necessary to fuel our truck and boat. We can cut that cost by voting YES on Prop 6. Prop 6 IS the gas tax repeal measure. You may not realize it because there's no proposition on the...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry brown
Replies: 52
Views: 8962

Re: Road 31 - to Berryessa!

Two examples of a state with goals that don't benefit the general public. Nearly 100% of the general public 16 and over uses our roads and highways. Tow a boat to Clear Lake west of Yuba City on hwy 20. The hwy is nearly down to the original dirt in some places. Fun to watch your 40 to 90 thousand ...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Man charged with reckless murder in ski boat and bass boat collision
Replies: 6
Views: 3787

Re: Man charged with reckless murder in ski boat and bass boat collision

I don't see how a boat driver's license will prevent drunk driving. This is how the cost of living is increased. More regulation and enforcement without any regard for the value and effectiveness. It's not really a boat driver's license as much as an acknowledgement that you took the required boati...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Man steals $1,400 worth of fish hooks at 5 thefts of sporting goods store
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

Re: Man steals $1,400 worth of fish hooks at 5 thefts of sporting goods store

How did they allow a return/exchange without a receipt?
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Man charged with reckless murder in ski boat and bass boat collision
Replies: 6
Views: 3787

Re: Man charged with reckless murder in ski boat and bass boat collision

I think driver's licenses for all boat operators, just like car drivers, would go a long way to preventing this kind of thing. It will give boat drivers the same sense of personal responsibility that car drivers have. No one want to lose their license over careless driving. It won't prevent all stu...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL closed till further notice due to toxic algae bloom
Replies: 0
Views: 614

DVL closed till further notice due to toxic algae bloom

News release from Metropolitain Water District: June 21, 2018 DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE CLOSED TO RECREATION BECAUSE OF LARGE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM COVERING LAKE PRODUCING CYANOTOXINS Bloom not affecting safety, quality of Metropolitan’s treated drinking water Recreational activities at Diamond Valley La...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VIDEO of Endangered Baby Seal Playing With Fishing Knife a Lesson About Our Trash Problem in Oceans and Rivers
Replies: 1
Views: 788

Re: VIDEO of Endangered Baby Seal Playing With Fishing Knife a Lesson About Our Trash Problem in Oceans and Rivers

Hope California “leaders” dont see this because they’ll immediately impose a ban on fishng/filet knives. Heck, let’s just ban all knives!
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 15% ethanol
Replies: 24
Views: 5751

Re: 15% ethanol

I read an article somewhere a while back that said 15% ethanol will start causing problems for car engines outside of more recent model years. Now, when people start to have issues with their vehicles because of that, you'll be hearing a scream that will hopefully get them to take it back down to 10...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Launch of New Boat Brand Was Announced Today
Replies: 5
Views: 4539

Re: The Launch of New Boat Brand Was Announced Today

Why when there's Phoenix?! :lol:
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is there a Bass-a-thon this year?
Replies: 2
Views: 1555

Re: Is there a Bass-a-thon this year?

Thanks for the info, WB. Bummer it's not happening because I couldn't make it to last year's event. Will have to look forward to next year.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is there a Bass-a-thon this year?
Replies: 2
Views: 1555

Is there a Bass-a-thon this year?

Would have heard something by now as it would be only a month away, but I haven't. So I'm thinking they decided not to this year. Anyone know?
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Budget friendly 10xd rod.
Replies: 9
Views: 3558

Re: Budget friendly 10xd rod.

This one's out of your budget, but I'd recommend the Falcon Lowrider XD Cranker. Simply made for those big cranks. I was fortunate to get one when TW was blowing out the previous gen models for $99 a couple of years ago. Just bought it sight unseen (which I usually don't for something like that), bu...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry's Gas Tax !......
Replies: 76
Views: 13464

Re: Jerry's Gas Tax !......

Guys, I've been following this gas tax issue closely. Here's what you need to know about it to date: The money will not be going to fixing roads. They already have gas tax money for that, but they refused to do much about it so they can pass taxes like this. As with this new tax, two previous gas ta...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Apr 02, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heads up: They're blue stoning Castaic
Replies: 7
Views: 3198

Heads up: They're blue stoning Castaic

On April 5th. Bite will be off for a while after that (just as it was coming on). Just an FYI.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic lake level
Replies: 8
Views: 1979

Re: Castaic lake level

If they stopped pulling water, it could be because of the quagga discovered at Pyramid and/or holding the level where it is so that it would be able to take in rain runoff. On a related note, I understand Castaic is back to tagging boats. For reasons I didn't understand, they suspended the practice ...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quagga Mussels in Pyramid
Replies: 5
Views: 2399

Re: Quagga Mussels in Pyramid

Pyramid, Castaic, the lagoon and Piru all contaminated by quagga mussels, so what will the new protocol be? I can tell you what Castaic is doing for the time being, as I was there today and was surprised by the news about Pyramid while waiting in line. This is what the Castaic people told everyone:...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toxic algae bloom at Pyramid Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1842

Re: Toxic algae bloom at Pyramid Lake

Will it be a threat to Castaic, or are the lake conditions different down there? I was on Castaic yesterday, and the water is dirty. Quite a difference from a week ago when I was also there. Maybe it's pre-algae bloom conditions? The water didn't look as green as it did brown though. I'm hoping tha...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toxic algae bloom at Pyramid Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1842

Toxic algae bloom at Pyramid Lake

From the San Gabriel Valley Tribune dated 7/13/16: Don’t go swimming at Pyramid Lake due to toxic algae bloom, water officials say State water officials are urging people to avoid any contact with the water at Pyramid Lake because of a toxic algae bloom that has developed on the Los Angeles County r...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with the Lake Castaic webcam?
Replies: 0
Views: 436

What's up with the Lake Castaic webcam?

It works, it doesn't work, then it works again. Now, even though a real-time thumbnail image still exists on Castaic's home page, when you click the webcam link, you get a message saying the webcam service will be disabled. Why? Why can't they keep that going? I like to check it to see what the lake...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dang those Castaic Lake Lifeguards and Sheriff boat Deputy's are on the top of there game!
Replies: 7
Views: 2246

Re: Dang those Castaic Lake Lifeguards and Sheriff boat Deputy's are on the top of there game!

Now if we could just get Calif. Boats and Waterway to step it up and repair the rutted up ramp and all the washboarded roads and parking areas up to 100 percent we could all feel good that everyone is doing there jobs to the highest detail.
What are my annual boat and vehicle pass fees going to?
by Bass Pro Shopper
Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for Deep Cranks?
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: Rod for Deep Cranks?

Falcon Lowrider 7'9" Heavy XD Cranker. Perfect for 8 and 10xd's. For cranks that go to around 12-15', I love my Fenwick 7'3" MH Crankshaft
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon May 23, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any DVL grand reopening stories?
Replies: 9
Views: 2599

Any DVL grand reopening stories?

Want to know how crazy good Diamond Valley might be right now. Any first-hand or second hand accounts?
by Bass Pro Shopper
Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Diamond Valley: May 18th -- It's Official!!
Replies: 0
Views: 545

Diamond Valley: May 18th -- It's Official!!

DV Lake is set to reopen to private boat lunches again on Wednesday, May 18th. That's official word. The lake will continue to be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for Memorial Day and Labor Day.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mega-Merger
Replies: 2
Views: 1408

Re: Mega-Merger

Seems a "fishopoly" is developing.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a good cranking rod in the $150 range
Replies: 7
Views: 1672

Re: Looking for a good cranking rod in the $150 range

I recently got a couple of Falcon Lowrider XG Crankers and I love them. They were blowing them out when I got them because Falcon came out with the next gen called Lowrider 20 (for the 20th anniversary of the Lowrider rod series). Though also a different color now, I would think they're pretty much ...
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SAVE your motor: EPA to increase Ethanol to dangerous levels, send form saying no!
Replies: 6
Views: 1465

Re: EPA to increase dangerous Ethanol levels, fill out form asking them not to

Did it, and made a facebook post about it too. Hopefully more people will know about this that way and sign.
by Bass Pro Shopper
Sun Jun 07, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thunderstorms and Fishing
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: Thunderstorms and Fishing

Graphite is a conductor, and that buzz means there's electrical charge in the air. Best to put your rods down flat and get out of there. Stay low in the boat too (or lie flat on the deck along with your rods if bolts are happening near you). Lightning will target the tallest object. My buddy tells a...