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by micropterus
Sun Jul 04, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got Water?
Replies: 2
Views: 774

Got Water?

There are 53,000 public water systems in the US that process 34 billion gallons of water every day serving 85% of the population. Tap or Bottled? Consumers spend 10,000 times more for bottled water than tap water. Recommended 8 glasses a day from bottled water costs $1,400 annually. Same amount from...
by micropterus
Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8202

Re: Colors in water confusion

I must have missed it in the multitude of previous screen shots, photos, graphs and charts. But I don’t recall the reference to the source of YOUR basic theory and the common denominator of your presentation: fish cannot see the color blue. I do remember you stating that this fact has been out there...
by micropterus
Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8202

Re: Colors in water confusion

My request is pretty straight forward. I asked you to explain why a credentialed scientist who spent over a decade developing a tool to help fisherman AND identified 26 colors that fish, largemouth bass included, can see. This list of colors includes the color BLUE. Why would Dr Hill include Blue if...
by micropterus
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8202

Re: Colors in water confusion

Here’s something to consider. In the 1980’s a biology professor from the University of Oklahoma spent over 10 years developing a product for fishing called the Color Selector (mentioned in a reply above I believe). His name was Dr Loren Hill. He passed away in 2008. Dr Hill was the Director of the B...
by micropterus
Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8202

Re: Colors in water confusion

Here’s something to consider. In the 1980’s a biology professor from Oklahoma University spent over 10 years developing a tool for fishing called the Color Selector (mentioned in a reply above I believe). He was Director of the Biology Research Department for 33 years. His name was Dr Loren Hill (pa...
by micropterus
Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8202

Re: Colors in water confusion

Why has the color combination black/blue been popular and effective for bass fishing since forever? Especially for crawfish imitations.
There ARE blue crawfish.
Why would Mother Nature bother with blue crawfish if the bass can’t distinguish the color?
by micropterus
Thu May 13, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish or farmers?
Replies: 10
Views: 1757

Re: Fish or farmers?

Down here in SoCal they won’t be taking in any additional water at Castaic Lake. DWR is getting ready to do some seismic retrofit work on the intake tower bridge and some other stuff. They began the water draw down beginning May first. They are going to take it down 150 feet from full pool. 1510 min...
by micropterus
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Grass Burner
Replies: 6
Views: 1554

Re: Grass Burner

Also XL size avail https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Evolution_Baits_GrassBurner_Floating_XL_Buzzbait/descpage-EVOX.html Yeah I actually placed an order with TW about a week ago. I cancelled it when I read in the confirmation which said it wouldn’t be shipped for three weeks. TW must have got a large...
by micropterus
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Grass Burner
Replies: 6
Views: 1554

Re: Grass Burner

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Evoluti ... e-EVO.html

Evolution Baits

Couldn’t find website might be out of business. I found one new out of box on EBay

Thx
by micropterus
Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Grass Burner
Replies: 6
Views: 1554

Grass Burner

What’s a good bait similar to a Grass Burner? I wanted to get one for my Delta trip but only store that has them is TW which has well Documented order fulfillment issues. I have a Whopper Plopper already.
by micropterus
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Tunnel sneak attack
Replies: 16
Views: 2874

Re: Delta Tunnel sneak attack

I haven’t followed this issue for a while, but isn’t the budgeting assignment still the hold up? If memory serves, the various Water Agencies were asked to weigh in by promising financial support. No Takers! Then, the onus was put on the MWD down here in SoCal. Their website message seems to support...
by micropterus
Sat Apr 25, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Still NO FISHING at Clear Lake
Replies: 46
Views: 10134

Re: Still NO FISHING at Clear Lake

The stink of it is the medical “experts” and the media news outlets hit the panic button as new virus cases get reported every day. These counts will continue to rise as the testing programs because more available. At this rate I don’t see any easing of lockdowns. The politicians in power will keep ...
by micropterus
Sat Apr 25, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Draconian Stay At Home Order
Replies: 0
Views: 1324

Draconian Stay At Home Order

Madrid Spain citizen cited for violating Stay At Home order which allows people to walk their pets. Guy was carrying a small glass bowl of water with a goldfish in it! Too funny! :roll:
by micropterus
Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Highway 12 Access
Replies: 1
Views: 806

Highway 12 Access

Highway 12 west of Lodi ... I read somewhere that they are doing some retrofit work on the big bridge at Terminous. Are they letting vehicles thru to Rio Vista?

Anyone know the status?
by micropterus
Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Circuit Breaker
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Re: Circuit Breaker

NAPA Auto Parts. I’ve bought 30 amp cb’s that look like yours from them for Trolling Motor cabling. About $12
by micropterus
Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Boat Financing
Replies: 17
Views: 12224

Re: New Boat Financing

And 10 years from now when his Nitro is worth $20k and he still owes $50k on the loan he will wish he wasn't so stupid. Yup lots of creative options to finance a boat but one has to look at the life expectancy of our rigs and how we use them. Show me a bass boat that is 30 years old with the same m...
by micropterus
Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: New Trolling Motor Custom Wiring
Replies: 0
Views: 587

New Trolling Motor Custom Wiring

New Trolling Motor Custom Wiring cabling set up:

20 feet long - 5 awg Duplex Cable

Including 50 amp Manual Reset Circuit Breaker with 3/8 Battery Post Connectors , 5 awg Leads with Heat Shrink Insulation

$75.00

Free Shipping
by micropterus
Sun May 06, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
Replies: 38
Views: 21733

Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta

https://www.marinasecurities.com/about-us

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
by micropterus
Fri May 04, 2018 6:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
Replies: 38
Views: 21733

Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta

I’ve been here (B&W) since Sunday afternoon. Yesterday I had just pulled my boat out of the water and was wiping it down. A guy was backing his rig down the ramp to launch. Got out of his truck and I said ‘Nice Boat!’. It was a brand new Ranger Comanche 521. He asked me if I was going to be ther...
by micropterus
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calif Dept Water Resources Being Run by MWD Stooge
Replies: 4
Views: 990

Re: Calif Dept Water Resources Being Run by MWD Stooge

MWD is the last bastion of hope to get the project funded and built. The big Central Valley agency Westlands ran the cost numbers and wagged their collective heads (sideways back and forth not up and down) and pulled out. Santa Clara (or Santa Cruz?) was one of the other water districts expected to ...
by micropterus
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule
Replies: 5
Views: 2761

Re: 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule

According to B.A.S.S. as soon as this schedule is released Elite tourney contestants can no longer obtain fishing information ... "Beginning at the time the Elite Series schedule is announced next week, anglers are prohibited from soliciting or intentionally receiving any information about the ...
by micropterus
Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Herbicide Spraying Program - Feedback
Replies: 0
Views: 562

Delta Herbicide Spraying Program - Feedback

Below is Cal State DBW response to my email. Without proof (i.e. Photos) its just another fish story :roll: Hello, Thank you for expressing your concerns with the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). The DBW has continuously monitored the herbicide levels in Sandmound Slou...
by micropterus
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

Based on the treatment of the Trump administration by the ruling politicians in Sacramento, they should expect little or no help in the way of funding from Washington DC for these two projects. They will simply deny requests for grant funding. Also, you can throw in the adherence to Sanctuary City s...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

I'll continue to ride herd on the state agency people. I'm sure if asked everyone involved they would say 'just following orders' or 'just doing my job'. It's also possible that they are not aware of the problems they've created. I'm expecting a canned response of 'herbicides we're using have been a...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

Here's a good one: California Department of Parks & Recreation Angela Llaban Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) Floating Aquatic Vegetation 916-327-1859 Angela.Llaban@parks.ca.gov I sent her an email regarding this issue. Do not hesitate to send yours as well. Include your photos. Or gi...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

Here is what Cal Dept of Parks and Rec is doing: https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/729 Paragraph states that (paraphrasing here) ... 'Treated areas will be monitored weekly to ensure that herbicides are not negatively impacting the environment' Well, if fish are floating ... Parks & Rec has a...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

Here's a preliminary list to start with: SF Chronicle: Tom Stienstra tstienstra@sfchronical.com Sacramento Bee: Dale Kasler & Ryan Sabalow dkasler@sacbee.com Dan's Delta Outdoors - Oakley CA 925-234-4694 River News-Herald - Rio Vista CA 707-374-6431 I live in SoCal and at this point a Cheerleade...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

That's a good idea. I'll be out there next weekend and the next. NEXT WEEKEND?? TOO LATE!! Hey Mark, Why Not walk out on your dock today and snap a few photos. You live on Sandmound!! Let's Go! Start a backlash campaign. The public news agencies are the way to go. Chronicle, Herald, etc. Contact th...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels
Replies: 43
Views: 8509

Re: Endagered Species Act Signs Off on Delta Tunnels

I fished Taylor, sandmound and franks. Inside the seawall is where I saw numerous floaters pushed into the pockets. Fish were biting though, nothing big but a ton or 2 and 3lbers. Not much boat traffic either. Long live the delta! Take some photos of these floaters and get a newspaper reporter invo...
by micropterus
Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Unsolicited Fishing Report - SHASTA LAKE
Replies: 12
Views: 3295

Re: Unsolicited Fishing Report - SHASTA LAKE

What's a good place to stay up there? Bass boat friendly, decent rates, etc.
by micropterus
Tue May 30, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide X5
Replies: 0
Views: 504

Motorguide X5

Does anyone know the size wiring (awg) that comes out of the foot pedal and goes to the batteries?
by micropterus
Sat May 13, 2017 5:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It Starts With a Dream | In 1983, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits was formed
Replies: 9
Views: 5517

Re: It Starts With a Dream | In 1983, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits was formed

I started bass fishing in 1984. Used to buy 4 inch curl tail worms made by Twin T's. They came in a little French fry cardboard tray. Remember going into a tackle shop to buy some and the lady says ... 'Gary has those now' I said 'Oh'. Thought to myself ... Who's Gary?'
by micropterus
Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Lake - North Wind
Replies: 8
Views: 2043

Re: Castaic Lake - North Wind

Webcam shows white caps in the Ski Arm (1:00 pm - Friday). Been blowin' Mon-Fri this week. Lake's been closed all week, I would think. This wind direction creates waves that break at the main launch ramp. Creates an unsafe launch/retrieve condition. One time when I was fishing a strong north wind ca...
by micropterus
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Lake - North Wind
Replies: 8
Views: 2043

Castaic Lake - North Wind

Been blowin' since Monday. Looks like the lake has been closed. Bass have the week off. Probably back on the job this weekend. Be up there on Monday. :D
by micropterus
Tue Apr 25, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fulton Winch Strap Issues?
Replies: 12
Views: 3906

Re: Fulton Winch Strap Issues?

As I write this reply I await delivery of my new heavy duty winch strap from eTrailer.com 2" x 15 ft. Good idea on the shoe repair shop. Been wondering what to do with the broken straps. :wink:
by micropterus
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heads up: They're blue stoning Castaic
Replies: 7
Views: 3200

Re: Heads up: They're blue stoning Castaic

"I Got Stoned!!" ... Went up to fish Castaic on you guessed it, April 5th. Gate locked. Dragged the boat up the Grapevine to Pyramid. Quiet day, no fish activity. Boats wandering around the lake. Not good. Started picking up stripers on top water rip baits at 3:00 pm. Ended up with 8 or 10...
by micropterus
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: on board charger
Replies: 1
Views: 649

Re: on board charger

The capacitor in the charger for that Bank has probably failed. You can check it by connecting a volt meter and see what voltage is coming thru that Bank. Don't be surprised if you see > 30 volts. Repairable and may be under warranty. Or the wrong amp fuse is installed in line.
by micropterus
Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic H2O level
Replies: 14
Views: 2655

Re: Castaic H2O level

As of Feb 17 .... lake elevation is 1505.46 according to Cedec agency. I think 1510 is considered full pool. Nice to have the web cam back up and running.
by micropterus
Sat Feb 18, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville betrayal
Replies: 21
Views: 5433

Re: Oroville betrayal

Follow up to Robb R ... that process is called 'cavitation' ... causes erosion. Happens to sometimes occur on boat transoms. Wreaks havoc on cement dams and as we have seen ... spillways. Learned about this back in my college days from an engineer named Barry Cook, from Marin County (knew the family...
by micropterus
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass Fishing - Best Tide Levels
Replies: 1
Views: 1028

Delta Bass Fishing - Best Tide Levels

What is the best time to fish for largemouth on the Delta as far as tide levels play into the equation? I was up there the last week in April and did best on the high tide. My best fish, I had a 5 lb 4 oz, a 7 lb 4 oz, and a 4 lb 14 oz all caught when the tide was highest. I like to fish the tule cl...
by micropterus
Sun May 01, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pyramid lake is closed to all boating
Replies: 10
Views: 2853

Re: Pyramid lake is closed to all boating

I was returning from a Delta trip driving down Eye 5 on Saturday afternoon (Apr 30th) and thought it a bit strange not to see any watercraft at all on the lake on such a nice afternoon. That would explain it. The lake did appear to be at full pool when I drove by. Down at Castaic, the CA Water Resou...
by micropterus
Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Sloughs
Replies: 3
Views: 1677

Delta Sloughs

Hi All, I was wondering what the water conditions (other than the severe lack thereof) are like in terms of weed growth. I was up there last year in May and many of the eastern sloughs were choked with weed growth to the point of making navigation difficult. I pretty much stuck to the main river cha...
by micropterus
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL Ramp Dilemma ... (Update)
Replies: 3
Views: 1624

Re: DVL Ramp Dilemma ... (Update)

... Why not just request the MWD to repeat this process again? http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-119392268.html ... These mats could keep everyone in business ... .... As a follow up, I contacted the the CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Water District (MWD), Jeffrey Kightlinger via emai...
by micropterus
Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL Ramp Dilemma ... (Update)
Replies: 3
Views: 1624

DVL Ramp Dilemma ... (Update)

... Why not just request the MWD to repeat this process again?

http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-119392268.html

... These mats could keep everyone in business ...

Dan C
by micropterus
Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Casitas Job Opening ....
Replies: 1
Views: 837

Lake Casitas Job Opening ....

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/apr/01/ ... sitas-for/

'What da mean Dumb and Ugly ... I ain't Ugly' :lol:

Dan C
by micropterus
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SoCal Wind Storm ...
Replies: 0
Views: 554

SoCal Wind Storm ...

The wind this weekend really sucked !!! :evil: :evil:

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: Political
Topic: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!
Replies: 114
Views: 17726

Re: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!

... Uncle Barrack doesn't like boats either ... :roll:

http://www.mraa.com/

... one term President ... easy call ...

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any fishermen out there?
Replies: 8
Views: 1741

Re: Any fishermen out there?

..... hhmmmmmmmm .... interesting ..... photo dated Aug 14, 2009 ..


http://z.about.com/d/flyfishing/1/5/I/2 ... b3a41b.jpg

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: UPDATED MORE!! Pics on the Bass Elite Inspections!
Replies: 39
Views: 8772

Re: Pics on the Bass Elite Inspections!

... That's a lot of fun looking at those pics ... Question .. Did any contestant not pass the inspection ? :shock: :shock:

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance NMEA 2000 question
Replies: 7
Views: 1319

Re: Lowrance NMEA 2000 question

Brent, I'm not sure how far along you are with your install. As RobertF suggested it might make sense to upgrade your x135 also. There are a couple good sources (for do it yourselfers) for all things Lowrance cabling, networking, adapters, etc. for the various technologies. One is Three Rivers Marin...