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- Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1495
Re: Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
Thanks, all. I did a search and Calvin's name came up repeatedly, but the last one was in 2010, I think, and it was from Gary Dobbins. Good to see Calvin's still around and has such a great reputation. Have been gone from this board for several years but just picked up a new-to-me Javalin F/S with a...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1495
Re: Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
Thanks, Mark, I don't know where that was. There's a Shasta Yamaha but I don't know if it's the place you're referencing...they don't show a service department. Can you tell me what street the Oasis dealer was on?
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1495
Evinrude Tech in Redding or Chico?
Need to have 1991 150 XP checked out. It's not getting up to top RPMs and speed at WOT. Any recommendations in either area?
Thanks in Advance. (Need to update my sig!!! )
Thanks in Advance. (Need to update my sig!!! )
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: House boating Shasta?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1806
Re: House boating Shasta?
I know a gal whose rental houseboat was boarded by bears that rummaged around on the deck and when they finally got off, they wouldn't leave the beach. The ended up having to cast off their lines from the back of the boat and leaving them and the stakes on shore. Went back to marina and they got new...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Poles On A Plane
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1298
Fishing Poles On A Plane
Heading to Belize in January and may want to take a spinning rig or two. What's the current situation on planes? Can I carry on two-piece rods in a shipping tube or would I have to check them? Fishing line is prohibited in the cabin, isn't it? So plan to pack the reels? Anything else I should know? ...
Re: Voting
That wouldn't necessarily get rid of the student "problem" ;-{)Greg_Cornish wrote:People shouldn't be allowed to vote until they are 45 years old.
Re: Voting
Nice rant about students voting. When they live here for most of the year, why shouldn't they vote here? How long should they have to live here before they can vote? Trying to change the voting to June is chasing a bogeyman. Students' votes don't have the impact you think they do. How long have we h...
- Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:49 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone been to Black Butte Lake?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 868
Re: Anyone been to Black Butte Lake?
Here's a link to a map. http://www.fishersnet.com/black.html I can tell you a little about the structure, but you'll have to figure out what works...I have a limited repertoire...mostly tossing Senkos. I usually launch by Eagle's pass. The east side running south is pretty steep terrain to the secon...
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1370
Re: Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
Too early for dorado and billfish, but should be prime time for yellowtails off of Coronado... I used to drive down there two-three times a year, back in the 80's and 90's, and it can be a great place to vacation. I'll see if I can dig up a panga reference for you... haven't been down for the last ...
- Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1370
Re: Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
I've tried the search function on that site and haven't had any luck. Suggestions?Caudawg wrote:The Dec 11 edition of Western Outdoor News will have extensive Baja Fishing Coverage in it's "Fiesta de Pesca" Special Supplement. The focus will be the East Cape.
- Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1370
Fishing in Loreto, Baja Sur
Taking a vacation in Loreto in January and might want to go fishing a time or two. I'm interested in actioin, salt or fresh, don't care about trophies I just want to catch some fish. Hell, I'd be happy catching bait fish!
Any suggestions or ribbing appreciated!
Spedo
Any suggestions or ribbing appreciated!
Spedo
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Stolen reels found in Chico
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2400
Re: Stolen reels found in Chico
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!!DAN wrote:the guy is probably from Susanville or soon to be Visiting!
http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_11849436
Article says they were stolen from the home of an attorney who had died recently.
- Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Costa Rica Sport Fishing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 637
Re: Costa Rica Sport Fishing
I'm going down there in a couple of weeks and plan to fish at Lake Arenal. I've taken my own stuff and fished from the shore and beach, but this time we'll have access to canoes. Should I bother with taking my own stuff or just plan to hire a guide? Any suggestions for guides? We'll be between the d...
- Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5mph or no wake - is there a difference?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7288
Re:BREAK YOUR WAKE!!
While we're on the topic... BREAK YOUR DAMN WAKE!! I get this all the time at my marina. Boat going by at 5 mph, but they never "broke the wake" and it's like having a friggin wakeboard boat go by. If you slow down slowly, you're going to have a huge wake behind you. Pull all the way back ...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:09 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Huntin Coots ???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2127
Re: Huntin Coots ???
I think their taste depends on what they eat. When I was in college, I had a roommate who was a duck and goose huntin' fool. He'd hunt in the morning and again in the evening. When the refuge had a coot depredation shoot he was in hog heaven. These coots had lived on a diet of rice and other grains,...
- Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Huntin Coots ???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2127
Re: Huntin Coots ???
I think their taste depends on what they eat. When I was in college, I had a roommate who was a duck and goose huntin' fool. He'd hunt in the morning and again in the evening. When the refuge had a coot depredation shoot he was in hog heaven. These coots had lived on a diet of rice and other grains,...
Re: shasta
Does Centimudi still have paved ramp in the water or is it dirt off the point?
- Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Alley Cats on my Boat Cover - HELP
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5787
Re: Alley Cats on my Boat Cover - HELP
KEYBOARD AND MONITOR!!Jim Conlow Sr. wrote:How many moths do you have to neuter to keep the cats away?
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3121
Re: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
According to this story the SO has redefined chutzpah and is suing Dinius for emotional distress that has caused his marriage to fall apart. Absolutely amazing!
http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/apps/pbcs ... 8/0/NEWS01
http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/apps/pbcs ... 8/0/NEWS01
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3121
Re: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
Now you see why a lot of us old time retired Law-enforcement officers say the new breed has lost all respect from the public and are something else. Hopefully the truth and the proper thing will come out of this. Someone or more should be out of a job over this one. They sure need someone i.e. Stat...
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3121
Re: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
Is there no speed limit on CL after dark? It thought it was 5mph in all lakes after dark. Evidently not. The SO claims that his speed was not a factor because no law was violated. Basic rules of boating would suggest that he was going too fast for conditions, didn't have a proper watch, didn't oper...
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:50 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Don't use Mend-It on Kamakazee Treats Swimbaits...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1720
Re: Don't use Mend-It on Kamakazee Treats Swimbaits...
It's only a matter of minutes!rich mendoza wrote:this could go so wrongGreg_Cornish wrote:I never torn or ripped any of my beavers. I've lost a few however. I'd like to see how you put them on. Sometimes after a good jerk I just pull it out and they are gone.185vsfrog wrote:....I now save all of my torn beavers....
- Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3121
Is Lake County Really This "Good Ol' Boy?"
This is a pretty old but continuing story that really reeks to high heaven. I haven't seen anything on NCBF about this, and if I lived in Lake County I don't know that I'd want to comment publicly, but what's the scoop? http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/justice.asp I'd copy and paste, but it's a copyr...
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ive lost my hearing !!!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3227
Re: Ive lost my hearing !!!!
I got an infection in my right ear on an elk hunt and called the specialist for an appointment right away. They told me it was a 2 week wait. Saw the doctor and he said I lost 40% of the hearing in my right ear and he could have saved it with steroid therapy if I would have come to him earlier!! He...
- Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fires...where to go this weekend?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2497
Re: Fires...where to go this weekend?
I was on Oroville from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday and it was horrible. The lake was worse that the surrounding areas because of the inversion layer, I guess. So far that delta breeze hasn't done squat for us! Our air quality has been consistently rated "very unhealthy" to "hazardous&quo...
- Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Gator Should Go and Get
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2425
Re: Gator Should Go and Get
I got drawn for mine. So what Tule Berm are you shootin' up Bill? :twisted: Obi OUCH! Damn, Bill, that's gotta hurt!! <G> How's the smoke down your way? Speedo Bass Boat - 1978, 24' SeaRay "Albert Again" Trolling Motor - 15# anchor and 50' of rode* *I've upgraded. . . now I have 75' of ro...
- Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trinity Lake Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2029
Re: Trinity Lake Questions
I actually toured the "real" Wyntoon about 30 years ago when I did some consulting work in Mc Cloud. That was an amazing place! Here's the latest scoop I got on water level and mussels. Down about 55 ft. right now and from DWR data i looked at it seems to be holding pretty steady. No musse...
Re: 3" Senko?
For God's sake, don't EVER throw them on a splitshot to the bank and work them back to the boat. You'll never catch anything that way! Seriously, my personal best for "how many bass can you catch on one Senko" was 16 throwing across the launch ramp (Lime Saddle at Oroville) from the bank, ...
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trinity Lake Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2029
Re: Trinity Lake Questions
Hey Steve - Thanks for the tip. I'll be taking some provisions so we can cook in the cabin. The Trinity Lake Resort has a restaurant open for dinner, and the Carville Inn (B&B) also serves dinner, but I assume that's for guests. The resort has a pretty odd schedule of when they're open, and I th...
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trinity Lake Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2029
Re: Trinity Lake Questions
Thanks, Dan. I just called them, and they're booked. Trinity Resorts is still available, though, so I guess I'll be staying there by default. Both are operated by Forever Resorts, so hopefully Trinity will have the same standards. What kind of dinner options did you find up there? And most important...
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trinity Lake Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2029
Trinity Lake Questions
I'm going to head up to Trinity in late July and am looking for recommendations for lodging. Will also want to rent a boat for a day or two. We'll spend a night or two at the Carville Inn B&B, but I'm looking at Pinewood Cove and Trinity Resorts. Anybody have experience and/or suggestions? Dinne...
- Fri May 30, 2008 5:50 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shasta Back Seat Saturday?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 325
Re: Shasta Back Seat Saturday?
OK, I'm sweetening the pot! I made some killer cherry sauce last night and I'm willing to part with some, in addition to gas/launch/wipe down etc. This stuff is da kine !! Speedo Bass Boat - 1978, 24' SeaRay "Albert Again" Trolling Motor - 15# anchor and 50' of rode* *I've upgraded. . . no...
- Thu May 29, 2008 12:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Do non smokers catch more bass?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4170
Re: Do non smokers catch more bass?
yeah some guy on here a couple of years ago encouraged a bunch of us to quit... I wonder where he went.... anyway.... YOU can do it ....I smoked 2 packs a day for 20 years... Quit COLD TURKEY.... Keep it up one day at a time ONE HOUR at a time if you have to.... I think it was this guy http://weste...
- Thu May 29, 2008 11:54 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shasta Back Seat Saturday?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 325
Shasta Back Seat Saturday?
Nutcase here, looking for a back seat on Saturday. I'll be very close to Centamudi, but I'd drive to Pt. McCloud if there's water! Happy to kick in with gas/launch/wipe down, etc. Please send me a pm if you've got an opening. References available! Speedo Bass Boat - 1978, 24' SeaRay "Albert Aga...
Re: Clear lake; Open back seat Thursday
Hi Bill -
Sent you a p.m.
Sent you a p.m.
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:29 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake beginner help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2917
Re: Clear Lake beginner help
The only other person to give up such specific information (I still have the emails!) was a person who's been banned from these parts. Hmmmm. Has anybody actually met this "Greg Cornish" guy? He showed up around the time "you know who" was banned. Coincidence? Has anybody ever se...
- Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:43 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Un-level wind on spinning reel.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
Re: Un-level wind on spinning reel.
Greg -
I have a spinning reel that had the same problem. The spool was seated properly, but the spindle itself was loose where it attaches to the base of the reel. There is a nut at the bottom of the spindle that was loose and once I tightened it, the problem went away.
I have a spinning reel that had the same problem. The spool was seated properly, but the spindle itself was loose where it attaches to the base of the reel. There is a nut at the bottom of the spindle that was loose and once I tightened it, the problem went away.
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:21 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4958
Re: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
For those of you who feel that it's an infringement on personal rights, I certainly won't argue with you on that point, although if you get popped, it's a little bit of cutting your nose off to spite your face. That's part of the deal with civil disobedience, though. My undertanding that it initiall...
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4958
Re: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
oops, double post!
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4958
Re: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
Well, not always, "Zippers," sometime you leave it in the parking lot at Oroville Outdoors! ;-{)SOCB_Hawghunter wrote: I also always carry the carbon copy in my wallet and my license in my glove box.
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:43 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4958
Why Don't You Want to Wear the License?
I posted this in L-Dub's thread about his ticket but thought I should start a new topic, so here it is. (Bummer, btw, hope you do better when you go back for trial!!) I'm not criticizing anybody or trying to stir the pot, but I frankly don't understand the resisitance. So, why don't people like to w...
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:08 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Gol'Dangit!!!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7315
Re: Gol'Dangit!!!
I don't get all the resistance to displaying the license. Yeah, it can smack you upside the head at speed or otherwise be a mild PITA, but if I recall correctly, compliance with licensing laws went up significantly when the law began to require displaying the license. Poachers in the form of unlicen...
- Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 782
Re: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?
Try Johnson's Country Inn (530-345-stay. . . I think!) It's about a mile west of town in an orchard. Beautiful place. You might also want to look at the Hotel Diamond. It's about two blocks from the college, and is only a couple of years old. Has restaurant and bar on first floor. Try Googling both ...
- Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 782
Re: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?
Try Johnson's Country Inn (530-345-stay. . . I think!) It's about a mile west of town in an orchard. Beautiful place. You might also want to look at the Hotel Diamond. It's about two blocks from the college, and is only a couple of years old. Has restaurant and bar on first floor. Try Googling both ...
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Knot Tying Cheat Sheet?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2483
Re: Knot Tying Cheat Sheet?
Thanks, Hammer. That's the one I couldn't remember. It's acutally www.netknots.com (with an "s") but I found it with your help.
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Knot Tying Cheat Sheet?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2483
Knot Tying Cheat Sheet?
I took my lady friend fishing for her first time, and of course she's hooked! (And yes, she spanked me on the first day - - she won first and most, but I got biggest.) Anyway, I'm setting her up with some basic gear and I want to include a cheat sheet for knots. Does anybody know of a website that h...
- Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: I did it! One year without smoking!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1787
Re: I did it! One year without smoking!!
Outstanding, Larry!! I'm looking forward to that. I quit on the first of the year and haven't had a smoke since. There's a handful of other nutcases that quit around that time, too. I've noticed that my nose works better. . . smokers really stink! I'm using the extra money for better quality wine! C...
- Tue May 29, 2007 1:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Clear Lake Questions!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3086
Re: As usual Cooch is correct:
I had to look! Smoke with large black, green, red and orange flake.
- Tue May 29, 2007 9:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Clear Lake Questions!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3086
Re: More Clear Lake Questions!
Cooch, I knew you'd be telling me to try the jig! You shamed me into it a couple of years ago, and I planned to use it this week, too, since it seems like everything is working. It'll give me a chance to develop some confidence in it. Quarter ton to half ton? Usual twin-tail grubs from Yamamoto? Tha...
- Mon May 28, 2007 6:14 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Clear Lake Questions!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3086
More Clear Lake Questions!
Buddy and I are going to be on the lake Wed and Thurs and staying at Blue Fish Cove in Glenn Haven area. Have only fished the lake once before and we stayed pretty close to Redbud and the area across from where we'll be this time. I understand Senkos, in Watermelon, Watermelon and Watermelon, maybe ...
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