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- Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Backseater needed?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 741
Clear Lake Backseater needed?
Just got a cabin and I'm looking for a boat owner for fishing Clear Lake. Experienced amateur tournament fisherman, lost my Bass Cat during the recession. I can back up your trailer, launch the boat and park your rig. Happy to chip in for boat and truck gas and provide all my own gear. I am availabl...
- Thu May 16, 2019 10:12 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone looking for a back seater?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 657
Re: Anyone looking for a back seater?
I don't mean to hijack your thread. I will start a new thread if appropriate. I am looking for the same thing in the Sacramento area. Experienced amatuer tournament fisherman, lost my BassCat during the recession. I can back up your trailer, launch the boat and park your rig. Happy to chip in for bo...
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Midweek Fishing Club
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1668
Re: Midweek Fishing Club
I have been riding motorcycles the past few years. Just cleaned and lubed all my reels. Anyone have a backseat open during the week?
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Midweek Fishing Club
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1668
Re: Midweek Fishing Club
Thanks guys, you are very generous. I will get in touch when the weather warms up a bit.
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 3:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Midweek Fishing Club
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1668
Midweek Fishing Club
I sold my bass boat a few years ago and haven't been fishing locally since. I am semi-retired and have the flexibility to fish during the week but I have family obligations on the weekends. Are there any clubs near Sacramento that fish during the week? I have tons of gear and a tow vehicle, if that ...
- Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rain Gear For Your Feet
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4898
Re: Rain Gear For Your Feet
These work with ANY shoe - even sandals! Wear them with thick socks and and a cheap pair of sneakers, great for California winter fishing.SKTR 20i wrote:I use Seal Skinz socks.
John.
- Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Live Bait
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1297
Re: Delta Live Bait
Thanks for the advice guys. I am not sold on the live bait ideas as much as techniques for novices to catch bass without a lot of casting.
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Live Bait
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1297
Delta Live Bait
I am taking non-fishing in laws to the delta in a few weeks. They like to bait fish. Any advice on types of structure to target, baits and rigs? I'll catch heck from the wife if they don't catch bass.
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: BEST SPINNING REEL LINE???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2983
Re: BEST SPINNING REEL LINE???
My favorite is 15# Power Pro with a mono or fluorocarbon leader.
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:25 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Navigation Lights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3377
Re: Navigation Lights
I have a volt/ohm meter. I am getting power to the switch. All the switches have indicator lights showing if the switch is turned on or not. The rest of the switches for bilge, livewell, etc. all work, including the indicators. The nav light indicator does not go on. The rocker switches are attached...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:42 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Navigation Lights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3377
Navigation Lights
My nav lights died recently. I checked the wiring and I am getting power to the switch. I think the rocker switch is dead. Is there any problem with bypassing the switch and having power to the nav light sockets all the time?
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Nav Light Wiring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 275
Re: Nav Light Wiring
My nav lights died recently. I checked the wiring and I am getting power to the switch. I think the rocker switch is dead. Is there any problem with bypassing the switch and having power to the nav light sockets all the time? Mods, I posted this in the wrong section. Can you move it to the appropri...
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 2:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Nav Light Wiring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 275
Nav Light Wiring
My nav lights died recently. I checked the wiring and I am getting power to the switch. I think the rocker switch is dead. Is there any problem with bypassing the switch and having power to the nav light sockets all the time?
Camanche
Anyone still fish Camanche? I would think with all the trout stocked in that lake there must be some huge bass. People rarely write fishing reports so either the fishing sucks or it is a well kept secret.
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: When the fish aren't talking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1109
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: When the fish aren't talking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1109
When the fish aren't talking
Whether its bait size, color, retrieve, or location, I have always heard that we need to "Let the fish tell us what they want". This makes plenty of sense unless you don't get any bites at all. I am great at theory. I can tell you on any lake at any time what and where the fish SHOULD be d...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3307
Re: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
Maybe I'll try TX rigging the sinker!Mike wrote:It might work, but I bet you get a bunch of bites on your sinker. Next time you miss a fish look at the bite marks on your sinker. Punching is typically a reaction bite and the fish will eat the 1st thing that comes through the mat.
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3307
Re: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
Punching is one reason I make a one-ounce QuickDrop Dropshot sinker. This is the only time I tie an overhand knot after slidingon the line clip. Goes in and comes out much easier than using a bank sinker or other styles. ciao, Marc Marcantonio Do you often do heavy duty dropshot punching similar to...
- Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:15 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3307
Punching with Bubba Dropshot
I am a punching novice. Last summer I began to experiment with a heavy duty dropshot rig for punching. I use a flipping rod, 50# PowerPro, 3/0 EWG tied with a Palomar, and a 1-2 oz bank sinker. The heavy bank sinker is great for punching through the heavy cover. Anyone have any thoughts on this pres...
- Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: change your fuel lines
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5820
Re: change your fuel lines
I had a problem with mine last year. Whenever I would get up on plane my old '85 Mercury Black Max would bog down. I took it into C&C Marine and they found the carb completely packed with pieces from the inside of my fuel line. I switched it out to a "new" one and have been good to go...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ultimate Bass University with Clear Lake Guide Ross England.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1119
Re: Ultimate Bass University with Clear Lake Guide Ross Engl
Rich I have not had the classes taped for a couple of reasons and for those of you that live too far away to make it on a Tuesday night it would be nice. We do the classes to generate traffic, sales and service for Gone Fishin Marine and if someone could log on and watch instead of making it down t...
- Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Long Fishing Rods
- Replies: 3
- Views: 852
Long Fishing Rods
Back in the 80's and 90's most of us used rods from 6-7 feet long, with a 7.5' broomstick for flipping. I notice now people describing gear combos with 7.5-8 foot rods. I assume swimbaits require more leverage to throw the heavy baits. My old rods work fine for me, particularly when combined with br...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Lewisville, Tx -- Any advice?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5121
Re: Lake Lewisville, Tx -- Any advice?
I lived in Dallas for three years. Anything under 17# test is finesse fishing. Most folks there have never seen a spinning rod. Water clarity is about the same as melted ice cream. Try these links: http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/reports/texas/index.html http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/...
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Bass Clubs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2257
Delta Bass Clubs
I am looking for clubs that fish the delta exclusively. I have found the Delta Bass Club (http://www.deltabassclub.com/) Delta Bass Masters (http://www.thedeltabassmasters.com/home.htm) I sent a message to the president of the DBC. I can't find any phone or email info for the officers of the DBM. Is...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1194
Re: I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?
It might be cheaper to buy one used than rent one for 60 days.Steve wrote:I need to rent an aluminum boat for about 60 days. Looking for a 16-17 footer with a 40-60 horse on the rear. The boat would be in the north Delta. Any suggestions?
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 11:16 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Forum Help
- Replies: 0
- Views: 283
Forum Help
Is it possible to Mark all Forums read and Show New Posts by sub forum? For example, I only read the Bass Fishing and Swimbaits forums. I would like to read the posts I find interesting, mark everything as read, and hit Read New Posts and see what has been added since my last visit. I can do this at...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 50 cents to cross the Antioch Bridge?...I found
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2534
Re: 50 cents to cross the Antioch Bridge?...I found
I lived in Pittsburg in the early 80's. I remember paying 40 cents for some bridge I crossed frequently. Was that the Martinez bridge?
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is there a truly waterproof sock that doesn't suck?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2946
Re: Is there a truly waterproof sock that doesn't suck?
I've heard about SealSkinz and some others, but the reviews I've read are generally bad. I just want something for fishing in the rain, in a boat, not wading in streams or anything like that. Any suggestions? I did some searching and found a lot of reviews on the Web by hikers, etc., but not by bas...
- Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:47 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Tournament Ramps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
Delta Tournament Ramps
What delta ramps are used most frequently for tournament launch sites and why?
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: FORCED to PAY 6-15 times MORE for your weights!??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1968
Re: FORCED to PAY 6-15 times MORE for your weights!??
Thanks for the link. Everyone, this is a quick and easy way to be heard by our elected officials. Let them know this is important to all fishermen.
- Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Storage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1017
Re: Boat Storage
Do not run the fuel system dry, it can cause more harm than good. I would mix up a little gas with about a 10 to one oil ration and run the motor at fast idle till it is smoking real good and shut it off. draining the separator and replacing the filter is a good thing to do. Is this correct for car...
- Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Another battery thread
- Replies: 2
- Views: 772
Another battery thread
I just bought a OPTIMA D34M Blue Top Battery from Costco. Great price, but when I got it home I noticed the amp hours are only half of the POS Everstart i bought from Walmart last year. The Everstart claims 115 AH and the Optima is 55. What gives? Will the Optima just give inadequate performance for...
- Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Carpet Alternative
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28971
Re: Boat Carpet Alternative
Anyone heard of Deckote? I used it or something similar to re-coat concrete patio decks in the past. Rolls on like really thick paint and has some grit to prevent skidding. They advertise boat decks as one potential use. The stuff I used on my concrete deck last time is called Safe-T-Deck. It doesn...
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Carpet Alternative
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28971
Re: Boat Carpet Alternative
Anyone heard of Deckote? I used it or something similar to re-coat concrete patio decks in the past. Rolls on like really thick paint and has some grit to prevent skidding. They advertise boat decks as one potential use.
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Carpet Alternative
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28971
Boat Carpet Alternative
I have an older aluminum Bass Tracker and the carpet is getting beat. I am thinking seriously of pulling up the carpet, prepping the floor, and then coating it with rubberized paint used for concrete decks. I figure it will be easy to apply, durable and no-skid. I don't really care what it looks lik...
- Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Frogs vs. Toads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 953
Frogs vs. Toads
I am fairly new to slop fishing. How do you decide to throw a hollow body frog like the Snagproof versus a soft plastic toad like the Horny Toad? Any specific difference in conditions or do you just throw both every trip and see what the fish prefer?
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta vs. Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1454
Re: Delta vs. Clear Lake
Both are definately improving. Neither are kicking out the giant fish these two ponds are noted for with any regularity, although the Delta has popped a number of Double digit fish lately including a 15+ a few weeks ago in a tournament. But over all, you gotta work yer butt off here on the River ta...
- Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ethanol-Free Premium
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1660
Re: Ethanol-Free Premium
Will Sta-bil work with gas that has been sitting for a month or so or do you have to add it to fresh gas?Bill K wrote:All the fuel (Pump fuel) has Ethanol.. Add and use the Marine Sta-bil to your fuel. It will help you run the junk fuel the state has and also saves your engines rubber parts. BIll K
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ethanol-Free Premium
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1660
Ethanol-Free Premium
I have discovered that my 1984 Mercury runs like crap on E10 gas. I have heard in some parts of the country premium gas does not contain ethanol.
Are there any stations that carry real gas in Northern California?
Are there any stations that carry real gas in Northern California?
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Seafoam-Ring Free-Techron
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1704
Re: Seafoam-Ring Free-Techron
Found Seafoam for $10 at Kragen. Poured a full can in a six gallon tank of fresh Chevron gas and another in a tank of older discount gas. The new gas ran like a champ, the old gas ran like it was half water. My engine starts up and runs fine cold. When I start it hot, it idles no problem, but dies w...
- Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta vs. Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1454
Delta vs. Clear Lake
I lived in Santa Rosa in the early 1990s and fished Clear Lake often. Moved to Folsom in 1995 and switched to the Delta. Moved to Dallas in 2002 and back to Norcal in 2009. A lot seems to have changed. Catching a limit of keepers in the Delta used to be trivial. Now I struggle to catch five of any s...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Seafoam-Ring Free-Techron
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1704
Seafoam-Ring Free-Techron
I just called a local shop for the current price on Ring Free and almost fainted when I heard the quote. Are Ring Free and Seafoam any different than the Techron concentrate I can buy at Walmart? Will any of them degunk a carbureted engine that is running a bit rough or are they only good for satisf...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:28 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Berryessa Night Fishing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 911
Re: Berryessa Night Fishing
No and I wouldnt try it if I were you. I did and got a very expensive Napa county parking ticket. I spoke with Markley and explained to them I wanted to fish at night, putting in at 8pm and pulling out at 4 am. They said since I would be parked in the lot as the clock passed midnite I would have to...
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Berryessa Night Fishing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 911
Berryessa Night Fishing
Is it legal to park all night at the public ramp for night fishing?
- Thu May 06, 2010 7:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mono Stretch by Brand
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1037
Re: Mono Stretch by Brand
No one uses mono anymore? How about a short list of the least stretchy mono or mono/fluorocarbon blends?
- Wed May 05, 2010 9:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mono Stretch by Brand
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1037
Mono Stretch by Brand
Are there any info sources for monofilament fishing line stretchiness by brand name? I am hoping for a big comparison table that shows the major brands and the amount of stretch by percent of line length.
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sacramento Fisherman's Warehouse
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4522
Re: Sacramento Fisherman's Warehouse
I always hate hearing about this kind of stuff. We had one of our facilities (Golf Course) broken into multiple times a year or so ago. So many times that the authorities listed it on Crime Stoppers. Alarms, Cameras, even a Varda Alarm and it still continued. It is not only a pain in the a#$ but th...
Re: Braid
Glad someone else opened this.
Braid always fades to white after a while. Lots of us use a felt pen to darken the last ten feet or so after the line fades.
Anybody else buy the yellow and mark the last few feet for sight fishing rather than get the green and wait for it to fade?
Braid always fades to white after a while. Lots of us use a felt pen to darken the last ten feet or so after the line fades.
Anybody else buy the yellow and mark the last few feet for sight fishing rather than get the green and wait for it to fade?
- Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:11 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Winter through Prespawn forage question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 713
Re: Winter through Prespawn forage question
I went scuba diving in Folsom 7-8 times last year. The rocky areas were covered with crayfish during the warmer months. My last dive was in late-October or early-November and I didn't see a single crayfish.
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:14 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Spotted bass in California: Was it a good idea, or bad?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5060
Re: Spotted bass in California: Was it a good idea, or bad?
The spots sure ruined a great smallmouth fishery at Folsom.
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