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by MB916
Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a pro for CTT Berryessa
Replies: 1
Views: 689

Need a pro for CTT Berryessa

Looking for a pro to sign up for Berryessa with. My fees are paid, just need a pros to guarantee me a spot. Pm or give me a call 916-802-4025. Thanks
by MB916
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Amador First Annual Open - Feb
Replies: 1
Views: 943

Re: Amador First Annual Open - Feb

Any results/weights?
by MB916
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aaron Martens change announced
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: Aaron Martens change announced

Check out monster tackle.
by MB916
Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big spot mount
Replies: 8
Views: 2030

Re: Big spot mount

That's an awesome looking fish! Any way you can post a the picture you sent in to have it made? Would be cool to see a comparison.
by MB916
Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CTT Oroville Co looking to prefish
Replies: 0
Views: 460

CTT Oroville Co looking to prefish

I'm signed up to fish the CTT Oroville Friday and Saturday as a co-angler, looking to see if there are any pros that are open to have somebody take the backseat for prefishing on Thursday. I will spilt gas and launch fees, not looking to get a heads up on anybody's spots. I've never fished the lake,...
by MB916
Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Water Level?
Replies: 10
Views: 3433

Re: Berryessa Water Level?

Are the gates at Capell closed? I like to launch my kayak there but haven't been since mid summer. Thinking of heading out to Berry on Saturday.
by MB916
Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Amador help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 2601

Re: Lake Amador help please!

Topwater early, the water is kinda stained so maybe a buzz bait or popper. Nail weighted Senkos have been killing it all over the lake along with jigs and oversized worms. Fish have been stacked on points the last couple of weeks. Cranking should be good too, good luck
by MB916
Sun May 18, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Shimano rods
Replies: 25
Views: 10191

Shimano rods

Does anyone know why the stores in Northern California are pretty much out of shimano crucials, even out of shimano rods for the most part. Broke a crucial spinning rod last week and needed to exchange it, fishermans warehouse in Stockton and sac are a all out if crucials along with most shimano rod...
by MB916
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone get stuck in the lightning/thunder on the water?
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Re: Anyone get stuck in the lightning/thunder on the water?

Yep, was out in the kayak at amador on Friday. Rained most of the day, which was manageable. I headed in around two once I started hearing thunder. When I loaded up at the ramp the lightening was pretty much on top of me. I was paddling like heck to get back to the ramp, kinda scary. Managed to get ...
by MB916
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for FPT or BBT boater
Replies: 0
Views: 501

Looking for FPT or BBT boater

So I know that there is a section for this but figured I would post here. I am looking to fish the FPT Northern region or BBT Delta/Wine or Northern region, all or some events. Like most who post in the Find a Partner section, I do not have a boat. I will split all costs as well as tow if needed. Lo...
by MB916
Sat Feb 15, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Report???
Replies: 2
Views: 872

Re: Folsom Report???

I've been out there the last three days, twice in a kayak and once by boat. The bites been slow for me but haven't been skunked. Caught 8 on Wednesday, 5 on on Friday, and only 3 today. Have been catching them on jigs, shaker heads, and dropshot, been sticking to darker colors. Shaking heads have be...
by MB916
Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa?
Replies: 1
Views: 760

Berryessa?

Just curious if anyone as been out to berryessa lately. How is the bite? What are they hitting?
by MB916
Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom 6 in the kayak
Replies: 1
Views: 868

Folsom 6 in the kayak

A tough day out at Folsom turned memorable after I caught a fat 6 pound spot. The day stared out rough since I missed three early on a jig. About 2 hrs and countless cast after that I finally hooked up on the dropshot, one and done there. Decided to pick the jig back up and BOOM, second cast and she...
by MB916
Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: folsom lake launch
Replies: 6
Views: 1390

Re: folsom lake launch

I launched the Monday before Christmas, the pad at granite bay had water just at the end of the concreate. The Friday after Christmas we launched as well , only this time we were launching on mud and river rock since the water had receaded about four feet in only a few days time. I was out once more...
by MB916
Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano crucial swimbait rod
Replies: 5
Views: 1918

Re: Shimano crucial swimbait rod

What power is the rod?
by MB916
Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I'm looking for a club to join
Replies: 6
Views: 1491

I'm looking for a club to join

Hey guys, I'm looking for a bass club to join. I live in woodland and would prefer to find a club that meets either in woodland or surrounding area although I am open to traveling some. Any input on clubs in my area or as well as sacramento will be much appreciated. Thanks
by MB916
Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: First kayak
Replies: 0
Views: 1243

First kayak

Hey guys, picking up my first kayak tomorrow. Crazy excited, it a wilderness systems ride 115. Planning my first outing for Sunday and just wondering where I should go. I know of a few ponds out in folsom that could be a good place to test it out but also thinking of some bigger water. Rancho seco i...
by MB916
Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First kayak
Replies: 1
Views: 596

First kayak

Hey guys, picking up my first kayak tomorrow. Crazy excited, it a wilderness systems ride 115. Planning my first outing for Sunday and just wondering where I should go. I know of a few ponds out in folsom that could be a good place to test it out but also thinking of some bigger water. Rancho seco i...
by MB916
Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amador?
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Re: Amador?

Yeah that what I was thinking. Those are my go to baits out there, gonna give the nujig a shot, see if its a hook machine like post says. Thanks for the reply.
by MB916
Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amador?
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Amador?

Anyone been out to Amador recently. Heading there tomorrow,'just looking for a few pointers to get me started. Thanks
by MB916
Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite fall techniques?
Replies: 0
Views: 476

Favorite fall techniques?

Hey all. Been reading a lot of fall bassin' articles, they all seem to be focused on southern and Easter waters. Looking to get a feel for a western approach. What are some of your guys' favorite techniques/presentations for fall fishing. What types of baits do you throw, is it more of a junk fishin...
by MB916
Fri Oct 04, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any open backseats?
Replies: 0
Views: 323

Any open backseats?

Hey all, looking to get some time on the water. If anyone has an open backseat tomorrow or Sunday I would gladly take it. Will split all expenses. It's fall and they are biting, let get some. Northern CA lakes or the delta, will meet u out there.

Thanks,

Jake V.
by MB916
Tue Oct 01, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: SPINNERBAITS**SOLD**
Replies: 1
Views: 714

Re: SPINNERBAITS

Interested, can you post some pictures?
by MB916
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any open back seats on Sunday?
Replies: 0
Views: 361

Any open back seats on Sunday?

Hey all, just looking to see if anyone has an open backseat on on Sunday. Delta, Berryessa, mother load, wherever. Just looking to get on the water, I'll split the gas and launching fee. Just a normal sports loving American guy here looking to rip some lips.
by MB916
Thu May 30, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First time on delta...HELP
Replies: 6
Views: 1464

First time on delta...HELP

Hey guys thanks for checking my post. MovIng away from the reseviors and to the delta for the first time. Coming from Sacramento, think of going to franks or walnut grove. Just looking for some sloughs to hit up. Not looking for anyone's honey hole just some places where I can get into some fish. Th...
by MB916
Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crank Baits
Replies: 4
Views: 1512

Crank Baits

Hey guys thank for reading. This is the year that I really start throwing reaction baits, Cranks and Jerks to be more specific. I fish lakes like Folsom, Amador, New Hogan, and Camanche. Just wondering what types of cranks you guys are throwing? What types of colors? How do you retrieve or experimen...
by MB916
Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA Folsom 12/9/2012 info
Replies: 9
Views: 1622

Re: ABA Folsom 12/9/2012 info

are there backseats available? Or does that not apply?
by MB916
Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone looking for a partner for Russo's on Saturday?
Replies: 0
Views: 336

Anyone looking for a partner for Russo's on Saturday?

Non Boater here looking to backseat it for Saturdays WON tourny at Russo's. I an experienced angler looking to try out the tourny seen. Will split all of the costs for the day. If interested give Jake a call at 916-802-4025. Thanks.
by MB916
Tue May 01, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is this a spot or largemouth?
Replies: 19
Views: 4034

Re: Is this a spot or largemouth?

well seems this has sprung a bit of a debate. I will say that it came out of spot habitat and fought like a spot, pulled long and hard. when i first saw it i thought spot, then someone on the boat i was on said LM. after seeing the pic I thought spot again. should have checked the tounge. with all t...
by MB916
Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My best Spot
Replies: 2
Views: 1024

My best Spot

This big girl Came out of Folsom on 4/29/12. She was packed full of eggs and cmae in at just shy of 6lbs.
by MB916
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is this a spot or largemouth?
Replies: 19
Views: 4034

Is this a spot or largemouth?

Hooked into this big girl at folsom on Saturday. When I was out there I thought that she was a LM but after I got home and took a look at the picture it looked like it could be a Spot....what do you guys think? Oh yeah she was close to 6lbs.
by MB916
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Making your own jigs
Replies: 9
Views: 5137

Making your own jigs

I am thinking of investing in some jig molds and possiby some dropshot sinker molds. I am just curious if any of you guys make your own jigs and sinker. Is it cheaper in the long run to go this rout? I am a pretty hands on person, how difficult is it? What are the better football and shaky head jigs...
by MB916
Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom patterns?
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Re: Folsom patterns?

Have wanted to go to camp far west for a long time...just havn't made it out there. I live 15 minutes from folsom so since we are under time restrants we will be going out there. Have to say I dont really like folsom...it is a pain in the "a" most of the time out there...still havent figur...
by MB916
Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom patterns?
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Folsom patterns?

My brother in law is on holiday leave from Louisiana...heading out to Folsom tomorrrow and and hoping to put him on some fish. Planning on looking for bait balls and drop shotting and spooning on top of them. My electronics aren't all that great so if I cant find them I will most likely stick to mai...
by MB916
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What type of jigging spoon
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: What type of jigging spoon

Thanks for tips....Congratulations Ash on you new son!
by MB916
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig retrieve suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 3411

Re: Jig retrieve suggestions

Thanks for all of these suggestions...Westernbass forums are extremely insightfull ...Great website!
by MB916
Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What type of jigging spoon
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

What type of jigging spoon

Looking to go purchase some jigging spoons at Fishermans Wharehouse to use this weekend. Haven't tried sponning for bass yet and just looking for some suggestions on what brand and size to get. Also, Do you guys mainly fish them vertically, I know some guys fish them like a texas rigged worm.
by MB916
Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig retrieve suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 3411

Re: Jig retrieve suggestions

Thanks for the reponse and insight...don't get me wrong, I was thrilled to catch those four today as well as the bites that I got. Not trying to sound greedy just looking for a little bit of insight and suggestions from some of you guys that have a bit more experience.
by MB916
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig retrieve suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 3411

Jig retrieve suggestions

This is my secrond winter bass fishing and I am really trying to get confidence in jig fishing. Today at amador I boated 4 fish with a 1/2 oz bass patrol jig with a berkely chigger craw trailer. my retrieve was basically a ten to twelve drag with pauses and shaking. I feel like I missed alot of stri...
by MB916
Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any open backseats this week?
Replies: 1
Views: 430

Any open backseats this week?

Hey everyone thanks for checking my post. I have the week off and would really love to get in some boat fishing. I Decided to hit Mather Lake rorm shore this morning an pulled out a nice 6.5 lb toad. It lit a fire under me and got me wanting more. So if anybody is hitting up any norcal lakes or the ...
by MB916
Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom?
Replies: 1
Views: 419

Folsom?

Whats up all? Getting out on the water tomorrow after about a month or so. Haven't been to folsom in a couple of months and figured I'd check it out before my Irish play at Michigan. I am just looking for some info on water and fishing conditions, patterns to follow, ect. Was planning on heading up ...
by MB916
Tue May 31, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for finnesse rod suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 1793

Looking for finnesse rod suggestions

Thinking of purchasing a new finesse rod for drop shot and shaky head fishing. Don't really want to break the bank but don't want anything that is too cheap of quality. Just looking for some suggestions on rods to take a look at. Would appreciate any suggestions.
by MB916
Fri May 13, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New hogan
Replies: 0
Views: 386

New hogan

anyone been out to new hogan lately for black bass. Just curious how the bite is. All replys are much appreciated. Thanx
by MB916
Wed May 11, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wheres the hot bite at in norcal/central cal
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Wheres the hot bite at in norcal/central cal

Planning on going out on saturday and was just wondering where the good bite is. Looking to go out to one of the mother load lake or somewhere in norcal. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanx,

Jake the Vsnake
by MB916
Sat May 07, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom tips
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: Folsom tips

Went out last week. Only caught # but all great sie. South arm is spost to be hot. If you launch at browns try out the creek inlet to the left of the marina. Coves and points should be good for fish in all stages of the spawn. flip wackey rigged senkos into flooded willows. Dragging c. rigged lizard...
by MB916
Sun May 01, 2011 4:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom makes me feel bipolar
Replies: 1
Views: 623

Folsom makes me feel bipolar

Folsom ... O Folsom. For all the skunked days, the caught one dink days, decent days (almost getting a limit). Folsom can really tick me off sometime, actually most of the time. But its days like I had today that remind me why I keep going back. Boated seven today. Top five went 19.25 pounds with a ...
by MB916
Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carolina rigging
Replies: 5
Views: 1098

Carolina rigging

Just curious what size line is best for carolina rigging. Should it be mono or floro.
by MB916
Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats workin in folsom?
Replies: 3
Views: 854

Whats workin in folsom?

Just curious what the conditions are like out on Folsom. What stage are the bass in? Possibly what depth? As well as what patterns are working? Thanks any suggestions or responses are greatly appreciated.
by MB916
Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats up with folsom?
Replies: 4
Views: 854

Re: Whats up with folsom?

It's been hit and miss. Couple of weeks ago, I took a non-fisherman out, handed him a darter head and a grub (dummy proof) and just told him to throw it out and reel it back real slow. He caught 17 lbs and a 19 inch trout. Last week, it turned off after the last cold front. But has been getting bet...