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by fishndp
Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )
Replies: 7
Views: 624

Re: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )

Happy Belated birthday!🥳
by fishndp
Sun May 21, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro advice for future trip....
Replies: 20
Views: 1959

Re: Don Pedro advice for future trip....

Split shot rig with a hologram shad 4.5" curly robo worm. Sometimes the curly tail shad on the drop shot was good also. Locals said the curly robo on a darter head worked good too.I never tried it though… Had a vacation house up there for twelve years and it was a consistent bait for me at both...
by fishndp
Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas open for launching 1/26
Replies: 5
Views: 663

Re: Casitas open for launching 1/26

Thanks Rip! 👍🏻
Trying to get out on the water this week.
I’ll start rigging up my weedless tackle (t-rig senko and ikas)
by fishndp
Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas open for launching 1/26
Replies: 5
Views: 663

Re: Casitas open for launching 1/26

Ha, U beat me to it Tom….
I was gonna ask the same thing :D
by fishndp
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: eyeglass lanyard with float
Replies: 4
Views: 584

Re: eyeglass lanyard with float

Chums makes the one I use when I am out on the water
by fishndp
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pontoon boat in the Delta?
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Pontoon boat in the Delta?

Had a 20’ lowe pontoon and used it on Don Pedro and McClure to bass fish Put a 24v power drive minnkota on it. It worked, when the wind kicked up I would head for a nice big cove that I could use the tm to putt around in. Rarely put the Bimini up … Tm batteries would get a work out for sure Can’t sp...
by fishndp
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aaron Martens
Replies: 22
Views: 5202

Re: Aaron Martens

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
A true gentleman and a scholar….
And one hell of a great bass fisherman!
by fishndp
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
Replies: 51
Views: 7071

Re: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!

:shock:
What a beauty!
CONGTRATS...
by fishndp
Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 2212

Re: 2021

Thanks! My goal is to get that first DD...
by fishndp
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 2212

2021

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Not bad for my first trip of the year
I was surprised the scale only said 6.7#
Lake Casitas...
Live shad :D
by fishndp
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pork Frog is back
Replies: 18
Views: 3130

Re: Pork Frog is back

Thanks for the heads up Tom. Been searching for a trailer for the for the hair jigs I’ve been making
Just in time for winter hair jigs fishing ! :D
by fishndp
Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 3442

Re: Bass Boat

Never too old to take up a new hobby/sport. You may want to consider fishing McClure too..Having previously had a vacation home up there for 12 years, I fished Don Pedro and McClure. Pedro can be a tough lake. Many times we could hardly scratch up a bite. McClure has a big population of spotted bass...
by fishndp
Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a mechanic for my e tec help
Replies: 1
Views: 498

Re: Need a mechanic for my e tec help

When I had an e-tec several years back I took it to Pacific Marine Repair in Ventura. They worked on it several times.
You might try giving them a call (805) 658- 1709
by fishndp
Wed May 20, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Releaser or Keeper? Which are you?
Replies: 34
Views: 4997

Re: Releaser or Keeper? Which are you?

C&R with bass. Years ago had a bass that was a bleeder so I cooked it to give it a try, not my cup of tea...stripers are the only ones I found that taste good. But to each their own. :? Have to say when I frequented McClure I noticed a big difference in the fish quality within a few years after ...
by fishndp
Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones Bass Fishing right before the lake closed(VIDEO)
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

Re: New Melones Bass Fishing right before the lake closed(VIDEO)

Thanks
Brings back memories 8)
Had a vacation home at Pedro for 12 yrs Fished McClure and Pedro mostly
See people knock the spotties...
So fun to catch!
Wish there were some to catch down here where I live in So Cal....
by fishndp
Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor noise underwater
Replies: 4
Views: 2950

Re: Trolling motor noise underwater

Good info, glaringly different noise from the lowrance ghost. :shock: I watched this a couple weeks ago ....
by fishndp
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guess the Bassmaster Classic Winner Contest
Replies: 59
Views: 8887

Re: Guess the Bassmaster Classic Winner Contest

Aaron Martens
by fishndp
Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: evinrude 2007 e tec 200 hp shuts off when on plane completely dead will start again and idle all day shuts off if planed
Replies: 10
Views: 2388

Re: evinrude 2007 e tec 200 hp shuts off when on plane completely dead will start again and idle all day shuts off if pl

I have a smaller hp 2005 etec and experienced a similar problem. Pulled the cover and got into the filter that’s part of the engine where the main fuel goes into it. Full of little pieces of rubber. Fuel lines were in the beginning stages of ethanol deterioration. It would idle fine but when I went ...
by fishndp
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do you setup/rig for bass fishing the Float n Fly
Replies: 7
Views: 3777

Re: How do you setup/rig for bass fishing the Float n Fly

Check this one out https://www.tacticalbassin.com/blog/519?rq=Float
Matt Allen has a few videos about his approach to it.
by fishndp
Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop Shot Discussion
Replies: 10
Views: 3407

Re: Drop Shot Discussion

1. What style of drop shot weight do you think is the most snag-less, round, tear drop, or pencil? Pencil 2. Do you prefer mono, braid, or FC line?Braid with floro leader 3. If you could only drop shot one size bait, what would it be? 4 1/2 " robo curly tail 4. If you could only drop shot one s...
by fishndp
Sun May 08, 2016 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Senko de Mayo contest | Win $100 of Yamamoto Product
Replies: 44
Views: 7928

Re: Senko de Mayo contest | Win $100 of Yamamoto Product

Jimmy 194j
Cooch 912
by fishndp
Thu Mar 03, 2016 6:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

Re: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer

One of my work trucks is an 08 Chevy 3500
Been down that road with the trailer lights. frustrating ....ended up the fuse under the hood, drivers side black fuse box.
Norcalracer is dead on !
by fishndp
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Polarized Sunglasses
Replies: 11
Views: 3126

Re: Best Polarized Sunglasses

Got my first pair of Maui jims about 2 months ago
The optics are incredible :shock: :roll:
Amber gradient is what I chose
I am not at all disappointed
Just a bit lighter in the wallet dept. since they were prescription they were pricey
by fishndp
Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof BIG BASS Elite Pro Delta Contest!
Replies: 62
Views: 8238

Re: Snag Proof BIG BASS Elite Pro Delta Contest!

11 lbs 6 oz
by fishndp
Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IMA/Optimum Elite Pro Delta Contest
Replies: 47
Views: 6756

Re: IMA/Optimum Elite Pro Delta Contest

11 lbs 6 oz
by fishndp
Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: River2Sea Elite Pro Delta Contest!
Replies: 68
Views: 9556

Re: River2Sea Elite Pro Delta Contest!

ISH
by fishndp
Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!
Replies: 87
Views: 11742

Re: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!

All in
:D
by fishndp
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABT RIPPLE RAT GIVEAWAY!!!
Replies: 55
Views: 8625

Re: ABT RIPPLE RAT GIVEAWAY!!!

:D
You dirty rat......

Looks like a great bait
by fishndp
Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Guides on Don Pedro
Replies: 2
Views: 905

Re: Bass Guides on Don Pedro

I used John Chirapotti. I was happy with him.

bassin1a.homestead.com

You may also try Matt Allen. Not sure if he guides on Don Pedro, but he is an awesome guide and fisherman.

bassinguide.com
by fishndp
Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Win a custom ABT glide bait!!
Replies: 68
Views: 10985

Re: Win a custom ABT glide bait!!

sweet!

I am in!!!! :D
by fishndp
Sun Aug 24, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Current McClure ramps?
Replies: 15
Views: 2298

Re: Current McClure ramps?

Steve I had a conversation with a bass fisherman that was leaving when I was driving through. He said he was able to get a limit. It was tough though. Drop shotting green pumpkin or watermelon red plastics around 30 ft. He said if he had it to do over again he would hit Pedro. So I followed his lead...
by fishndp
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Current McClure ramps?
Replies: 15
Views: 2298

Re: Current McClure ramps?

Upper lot at south ramp
Upper lot at south ramp

Went by there last weekend

I thought I remember the ranger saying south ramp was it. I drove down to the bottom and it's launchable still.
Not even enough water to moor houseboats I guess.

Ended up fishing at Pedro. Scratched up a few fish there.
by fishndp
Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PB for different bodies of water
Replies: 7
Views: 1515

Re: PB for different bodies of water

Nice fish. ..I fish pedro and McClure mostly
Wanna share what you got them on????? :D
by fishndp
Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:01 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Elite 4 DSI/GPS Loses Depth
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

Re: Elite 4 DSI/GPS Loses Depth

I had a similar problem. But only after I would stop after traveling to a new spot. At about 17mph it would lose depth. After throttling down it would say 2' and take 10 min or so minutes to show proper depth. I finally figured out by just running my fishing line or a dock line over the bottom of th...
by fishndp
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Brakes Lock Up When In Reverse
Replies: 10
Views: 4107

Re: Trailer Brakes Lock Up When In Reverse

Had a similar problem. Fuse and solenoid both were ok. Turned out to be corrosion on the trailer ground lead.
Cleaned it up and hasn't been a problem since. :D
by fishndp
Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OT: Peacock Bass in Kauai?
Replies: 4
Views: 1605

Re: OT: Peacock Bass in Kauai?

I also went out on the Wailua with Tom Christy
It was too early in the season for the peacocks (was there in late May)
We did catch a few largies and up river got into the smallies.
Good time !
Good Guide! :D
by fishndp
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE guess the weight contest.....
Replies: 73
Views: 9500

Re: ISE guess the weight contest.....

11.7
by fishndp
Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sleeping on the boat
Replies: 19
Views: 7317

Re: Sleeping on the boat

Check out Don Pedro. Big lake up out of Modesto.
You can set up camp on shore just about anywhere
I haven't done it in a few years.
But we would just pay for the boat and vehicle for a few days and hang out on the lake shore.
by fishndp
Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair ?
Replies: 4
Views: 866

Re: Prop repair ?

Brian @ valley prop is the go to guy here in Ventura County for sure.

He'll take good care of you :D
by fishndp
Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Hds power cable
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Re: Hds power cable

Thnx Agro
by fishndp
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Hds power cable
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Hds power cable

Ken what is the proper part # for the power cable and gamble bracket for this unit.
It was purchased in 2010.
Thanks in advance for the reply
by fishndp
Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quickcleen vs. Stabil
Replies: 7
Views: 2979

Re: Quickcleen vs. Stabil

I have used Star tron instead of Stabil and always had good luck with it.
by fishndp
Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who Catches The Fish, Guide or Client ????
Replies: 26
Views: 4531

Re: Who Catches The Fish, Guide or Client ????

I have not been out on a bunch of guided trips, but Johnny C. was top notch. He got us bit in some tough fall transitional fishing. He wet a line only to show us a technique. That being said, Johnny sure can fish, I call him a fish magnet. He did land a few himself while showing us some stuff, but w...
by fishndp
Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot Worm
Replies: 16
Views: 3015

Re: Drop shot Worm

Based on your location, if you are fishin at Don Pedro; I have had good luck the last few months with the roboworm sculpin 4" purple weenie. Or the 4" straight tail purple weenie works too. I have used the Pro Worms Pro gold 3" leech color 300 / small red flake and done well in the sp...
by fishndp
Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spots run and hide..Jr. is coming!
Replies: 7
Views: 1749

Re: Spots run and hide..Jr. is coming!

Nice Johnny
When they gonna be available?

Bruce