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by Barry Watson
Tue May 17, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bruce Lockhart
Replies: 1
Views: 597

Bruce Lockhart

Bruce Lockhart of Lake Amador passed away last night after a long battle with cancer. He and his family have operated the concession at the Lake since the seventies. He will be missed.
by Barry Watson
Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Antique Fishing Lures
Replies: 14
Views: 2674

Re: Antique Fishing Lures

I have been collecting and showing antique fishing tackle for 15 years or so and there is a good show March 11-12 at the Santa Rosa Veterans Bldg in Santa Rosa. Lots of buyers and appraisers will be there. Those of us in this business use a web site called Joe's Old Lures ( the forum is where you ca...
by Barry Watson
Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Jig Rod
Replies: 41
Views: 11485

Re: Best Jig Rod

844C GLX is my jig rod super IMO
by Barry Watson
Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: John Chiarpotti - Fuel & Fire - Late Summer Lakes
Replies: 14
Views: 1970

Re: John Chiarpotti - Fuel & Fire - Late Summer Lakes

John, I am always interested in hearing the latest, especially since I fish the foothills most of the time. My problem is I only have Dial up service available and can not access audio or video ( most of the time) so I depend on this chat room for information. We live in an area that ( according to ...
by Barry Watson
Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ReelEx is now CLOSED
Replies: 132
Views: 22009

Re: ReelEx is now CLOSED

Well this is unfortunate news. I have only done business with Dan one time, but he upgraded an old 2 bearing Citica for me that now casts as good as my Curados. He said it would be equal. Gee, it cost me a whopping 22 bucks with a couple of day turnaround. I will miss his service. I understand where...
by Barry Watson
Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What ever happened to 'Hot August Nights'?
Replies: 11
Views: 2199

Re: What ever happened to 'Hot August Nights'?

We have not had one night here in Loomis that required the use of the AC. Like Larry said, lots of 50's. In fact the cool weather has already ruined my squash but the beans and tomatos are going great. The daytime fishing has been unusually good this year with a lot of the big bites at mid day. Some...
by Barry Watson
Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: is anyone more stupid than me ????
Replies: 25
Views: 4822

Re: is anyone more stupid than me ????

One of your insurance policies should cover this ACCIDENT. Either auto, boat or homeowners. I would imagine your deductible would apply so that cost compared to the repairs might be taken into consideration before filing. If we have an insurance person on this chat, they might weigh in for some advi...
by Barry Watson
Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a good real for under $120
Replies: 15
Views: 2279

Re: Looking for a good real for under $120

Dan can the older CI 2000 2 bearing Citica be up graded? I have one that is new. I would like for it to cast further but the handles, spool etc. is fine.
by Barry Watson
Sat May 29, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Was I the only guy to see Jimmy Houston screw up bad?
Replies: 9
Views: 3542

Re: Was I the only guy to see Jimmy Houston screw up bad?

How old is Jimmy anyway? I recently went to the tackle store to buy some of my favorite baits and could not remember the name or color. Now that does not bode well for an old tackle collector and fisherman. But, I am now 73, (I think) so I guess I can get a little slack cut.
by Barry Watson
Tue May 25, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our country is under attack
Replies: 43
Views: 6496

Re: Our country is under attack

there is an article on the Drudge Report today about the payoffs that have been going on between the oil industry and government regulators. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704026204575266112115488640.html?mod=e2tw Now this is scary. My brother is an oceanographer research scientist at...
by Barry Watson
Wed May 12, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Re: Folsom

Thanks guys
by Barry Watson
Wed May 12, 2010 5:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Folsom

Has anyone checked the water temp at Folsom in the last couple of days?

Thanks
by Barry Watson
Tue May 11, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: where to buy trailer tires...
Replies: 9
Views: 1886

Re: where to buy trailer tires...

I like Gold Country Tire on Atlantic in Roseville. Rick Love is a Bass Fisherman and will treat you great in price and service.

(916) 788 8473
by Barry Watson
Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Better get your Mini Shell Cracker now..............
Replies: 46
Views: 7347

Re: Better get your Mini Shell Cracker now..............

Hey Mike....I'll take those Delta Deuces all day long. Nice pictures also.
by Barry Watson
Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Park Ranger Ticket
Replies: 20
Views: 4193

Re: Park Ranger Ticket

I fish Clementine quite a bit as well as Rawlins and others. I have made it a habit to take some extra envelopes out of the boxes and stick them in my fishing bag. I fill them out and put the money in before we go. The idea of carrying a blank check is also a good one.
by Barry Watson
Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig fishing seminar
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Jig fishing seminar

Matt Allen did an excellent job with his jig fishing presentation at a packed house last night. Thanks to West Marine and B.A.S. for putting it on. Looking forward to his next one.
by Barry Watson
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

Re: Pardee

Thanks Jason, that is a neat site. Found the story.
by Barry Watson
Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

Pardee

Has anyone fished Pardee within the last week? I would like to know the water temp.

Have they had the Media Day Thingy out there yet? I probably missed the report.

Thanks in advance
by Barry Watson
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2010 don't display License
Replies: 8
Views: 2171

Re: 2010 don't display License

What was the purpose of wearing your license anyway? So someone with binoculars could check people without getting out of their cars? I would say, hold the boat till I put my license on my pfd. Wait, its chilly, hold the boat while I move it to my jacket. Wait, hold the boat, this thing is whipping ...
by Barry Watson
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This line is the bomb for drop shotting
Replies: 44
Views: 5270

Re: Thsi line is the bomb for drop shotting

Mark, I do exactly the same thing with my FC. In fact, I made a rod holder which I attach to the side of the barn, drop in the rod. crank the drag on the reel down to just above slippage and walk away pulling the line slowly off of the reel. Probably 100 feet. This stretches the line perfectly. I th...
by Barry Watson
Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NFR: Bald Eagles
Replies: 30
Views: 4678

Re: NFR: Bald Eagles

Been watching them at Lake Amador for several years now. They have raised some young up there and its fun to watch the parents teach the youngsters ( which are spotted, not black and white) how to survive. At times they get so close you can see their yellow talons and eyes. I wonder if they are goin...
by Barry Watson
Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where can I go to get CO2 refill cartridge for vest?
Replies: 8
Views: 1456

Re: Where can I go to get CO2 refill cartridge for vest?

I used West Marine in Rocklin the last time I needed to replace the kit.
by Barry Watson
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 Keys to Big Bass Locations - QuickTime
Replies: 19
Views: 2705

Re: 5 Keys to Big Bass Locations - QuickTime

Tony....Does this stuff work with Dial Up? We still do not have any choices in our area. No wifi or dsl
by Barry Watson
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone throw topwater baits on flouro without issues?
Replies: 16
Views: 2645

Re: Anyone throw topwater baits on flouro without issues?

Chapstick....what a great idea. It must waterproof the line to stop it from absorbing water.

Dan, what do you do, coat about the first 6 inches?
by Barry Watson
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guy catches 41.45 lb. trout
Replies: 15
Views: 3116

Re: Guy catches 41.45 lb. trout

There are some big trout hunters that catch some monster Rainbows up the American River above Lake Natomas. Some over 20 #, I heard on white Rapalas, at night.
by Barry Watson
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone throw topwater baits on flouro without issues?
Replies: 16
Views: 2645

Re: Anyone throw topwater baits on flouro without issues?

I tried to use flouro with my Rico's but had to switch back to 12# mono. Much better for me. FWIW
by Barry Watson
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks guys!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4856

Re: Thanks guys!!!!

Gary, let me offer my congratulations as well. I thought the interview you did with Russ Bassdozer on Gary Yamamoto's Ezine Magazine while driving home was one of the best I have ever read. He even included pictures of the rigs you used during the event. I have had some experience with what you have...
by Barry Watson
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: water crisis
Replies: 6
Views: 1160

Re: water crisis

Where I am from, in North Central Texas, we would "Plant and Pray" If it did rain when you needed it, then a tornado would come along and wipe out your wheat and oats. When my relatives would come out to Calif. for a visit, we would go out to the rice fields just so they could watch the wa...
by Barry Watson
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: water crisis
Replies: 6
Views: 1160

Re: water crisis

Where I am from, in North Central Texas, we would "Plant and Pray" If it did rain when you needed it, then a tornado would come along and wipe out your wheat and oats. When my relatives would come out to Calif. for a visit, we would go out to the rice fields just so they could watch the wa...
by Barry Watson
Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a tracker in 16-18 ft range.
Replies: 6
Views: 1248

Re: Looking for a tracker in 16-18 ft range.

One of the greatest ideas in Bass Fishing was the Bass Tracker concept. Johnny Morris did more to put on lake fishing out of a Bass Boat within range of the average person than anyone I can think of. I bought a 74 Tracker with a 40 Merc. New in 1974 from a friend for $4000.00 Wore out a lot of these...
by Barry Watson
Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Would you pay?? **UPDATED**NEW QUESTION**
Replies: 16
Views: 2359

Re: Would you pay??

Watch the regulations. My contracting business ran into those issues because we would pressure wash service stations prior to painting them. Rules would vary up and down the west coast. Reclaim water, no run off, blah blah blah. Nevada and Arizona were pretty lax, but they did not have any water to ...
by Barry Watson
Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: funny how things are
Replies: 9
Views: 1705

Re: funny how things are

We were never able to build the Auburn Dam so we don't have a wonderful, huge fishing lake, a help with our water storage issues, more recreation income for the area. Of course, the rubber raft folks still have some extra rapids to paddle in. Why doesn't some expert discover all those rubber bottoms...
by Barry Watson
Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Independence Day, Ya'll
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Re: Happy Independence Day, Ya'll

Hey Petty, do you know Chad Leblanc? I have been trying to reach him to offfer congratulations. Have not seen him since the FishOn Days at Yuba City.
by Barry Watson
Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Independence Day, Ya'll
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Happy Independence Day, Ya'll

Off to Marysville to eat brisket my son has been smoking since yesterday. Taking pulled pork I have been smoking and cooking.
Loved ones, good food, piles of tackle, camo covered grandkids. It don't get much better than that.

God Bless the USA and those fighting to protect us.
by Barry Watson
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chad Leblanc Great Job
Replies: 0
Views: 394

Chad Leblanc Great Job

Congratulations Chad LeBlanc for your finish at the Columbia River.
You are making a great move young man and I am proud of you.

Barry Watson
by Barry Watson
Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Explosion at Folsom Dam?
Replies: 3
Views: 1580

Re: Explosion at Folsom Dam?

They will be blasting some rock in the area of the new bridge. I think they said the bridge will be shut down for an hour each day as they blast.
by Barry Watson
Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do I save my line from the reel ?
Replies: 3
Views: 652

Re: How do I save my line from the reel ?

I reel line I want to save onto some of my old reels.
by Barry Watson
Thu May 28, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stren top 10..pick 5
Replies: 20
Views: 3063

Re: Stren top 10..pick 5

Ish Monroe
Mike Reynolds
Aaron Coleman
Robert Lee
Kent Brown

(sleeper) Chad LeBlanc
by Barry Watson
Sat May 16, 2009 9:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Oroville story-Long
Replies: 14
Views: 2941

Re: My Oroville story-Long

Rick, I read your post with great interest. Your first issue, working, going to school, trying to fish tournaments is to be admired. I can not imagine how tough it must be for you to keep all those balls in the air at the same time. Problems on the tour are, IMO, just part of the package. Back in th...
by Barry Watson
Mon May 11, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: True-Tungsten Swim baits
Replies: 7
Views: 1709

Re: True-Tungsten Swim baits

I would suggest calling or emailing C&C Marine. ( Richard) He could probably give you the number.

Ish gave my pard one of the Bluegills a couple of weeks ago so he could help you as well. I think he is on the C&C Pro Staff.
by Barry Watson
Mon May 11, 2009 6:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: kb
Replies: 8
Views: 1726

Re: kb

Stockoption, Kent had me on his show a couple of years ago and even though I was scared to death, he made it a great experience. I did it by telephone. His engineer ( Anthony I think) called me at home, had me listen on the phone while Kent was talking to another guest, He did a couple of commmercia...
by Barry Watson
Tue May 05, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Browns Ravine Marina
Replies: 4
Views: 1075

Re: Browns Ravine Marina

Bill.....I think what you are seeing is an unusually large supply of punk *** kids running loose. Of course, it is fun to laugh at them as they strut around like they are something special. How many did you lock up in your day?
by Barry Watson
Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amador, anyone been there recently?
Replies: 1
Views: 389

Re: Amador, anyone been there recently?

I just came in from Amador 30 minutes ago. Lake is still pretty low but still coming up. The ramps and docks are good to go. doubt it will get up to the spill way unless we get some more big storms. There is some grass under water in Jackson Bassing has been fantastic the last couple of weeks.
by Barry Watson
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: School of Bass - Thurs- April 2nd - 6:30 PM - Guest Speaker
Replies: 4
Views: 971

Re: School of Bass - Thurs- April 2nd - 6:30 PM - Guest Spea

Good Deal....hope School of Bass will be like the Energizer Bunny and just keep on going.
by Barry Watson
Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Rookie Mistake
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Re: Big Rookie Mistake

Thanks Tom.... I did not mean for the post to sound as if the trip was a loss because we took 15 nice fish but the 6.2 was the largest. My rookie mistake caused me to miss a bigger one, ( course they are always bigger if you miss them. LOL)
by Barry Watson
Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Rookie Mistake
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Big Rookie Mistake

I have been fishing for Bass for over 50 years, almost weekly and I still make rookie mistakes. Yesterday, I stuck a 6 plus and it was raising hell coming to the net and I backed off of my drag a little so she could dive if she wanted too. Well, the very next cast, I hit a bigger one and as I set th...
by Barry Watson
Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Over the hill basser's; should you respect them?
Replies: 31
Views: 4245

Re: Over the hill basser's; should you respect them?

You know I am over the hill because I have lots of stories. While looking out my office window some years ago I heard horns honking, a young guy screaming at an old man and trying to jerk the old guys car door open. I guess they had a traffic disagreement of some kind. The senior calmly rolled down ...
by Barry Watson
Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: C.A.R.B. Phone call
Replies: 3
Views: 768

Re: C.A.R.B. Phone call

We have some timber land in Nevada County and the Forrest Service bugs us all the time about getting permission to go on the property and do some sort of survey. I dug into it a few years ago and found out they were students working on masters degrees trying to gather information for their thesis. Y...
by Barry Watson
Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish Attractants, Need your feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 6231

Re: Fish Attractants, Need your feedback

15 years ago when I smoked, I used Bang to cover up my stink. Since then, used nothing for Bass and catch just as many or perhaps more. When fishing in Canada and Alaska, I have used WD 40 when trolling with herring. I suppose you don't want to do that now but it made a huge difference. I do swear b...
by Barry Watson
Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to dispose of fishing line?
Replies: 15
Views: 10596

Re: How to dispose of fishing line?

I notice that several towns in Kansas have giant balls of twine for tourists the visit and have their pictures made. Why not have a local tackle shop start a giant ball of fishing line for people to visit, etc.