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by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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 ...
by FishDiver
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

SKTR 20i wrote:I use Seal Skinz socks.

John.
These work with ANY shoe - even sandals! Wear them with thick socks and and a cheap pair of sneakers, great for California winter fishing.
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camanche
Replies: 1
Views: 637

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.
by FishDiver
Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When the fish aren't talking
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

Re: When the fish aren't talking

http://blog.wired2fish.com/blog/bid/509 ... t-Selector

Great tool, thanks for sharing.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Punching with Bubba Dropshot
Replies: 10
Views: 3307

Re: Punching with Bubba Dropshot

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.
Maybe I'll try TX rigging the sinker!
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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/...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?

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?
It might be cheaper to buy one used than rent one for 60 days.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ethanol-Free Premium
Replies: 7
Views: 1660

Re: Ethanol-Free Premium

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 :)
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?
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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?
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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...
by FishDiver
Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Braid
Replies: 4
Views: 924

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?
by FishDiver
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.
by FishDiver
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.