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RC Stephens “The Godfather of Clear Lake” has passed after a long battle with health issues, he will be missed by all who knew him ! he always had a fish story to entertain anyone who would listen ! goodbye RC ! RIP !…..

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Birdman, just saw your question beneath this older post. RC is in a convalescent hospital in Gardena, Ca. His multiple health issues had worsened and he was on a ventilator last we heard. Unknown why he was sent south. I was wondering how RC was doing ? I had heard he was in a convalescent home in ...

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johnb wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:27 pm Great fisherman and god bless you buddy

has anyone heard any news on RC Stephens ?

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Clear Lake right now is good right now if you know what your doing ! I would definitely book a guide for your 1st day fishing ! he will save you a lot of frustration trying to figure out the bite !

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I wouldn’t go near an Evinrude ! there may be parts around now ? but give it a few years and they will be scarce !…..

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MLF probably won’t last much longer out west with the lack of support !….

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IROD Air 7.7 or 7.10 Bubs punch rod ! best flipping/punching rod made ! as far as a reel ‘ it’s Personal preference as far as reels go ! , you would just need to find one that’s comfortable match for the rod ! 8.5 gear ratio would definitely be a must have !

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Limit Out Tackle is your best bet ! Oaks ramp is only 1/4 mile away !…..

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it used to be catch , photograph and release ! now it’s catch , pack around in livewell for 14 hours,hold up 5 fish ( after dropping a few on carpet) , photograph and release ! that practice helps to destroy a fishery !

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Minersville won’t run out of water. The ramp runs to great depths. The real problem may be parking as campers/houseboaters keep their vehicles at the ramps for days at a time while camping/boating. If you have 4WD, there are 3 other locations where launching is available. Oh well ? Now it will get ...

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I wouldn’t worry about the lake getting ruined ! the lake is down 150’ and dropping fast there is only 1 launch ramp left ! bring your kayak or tube !….

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I have known a few “Pro” anglers that bet it all and lost everything ! career, wife, family and sanity !…..

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Wow ! it definitely sounds like a true “Magical Mystery Tour” ! I read the entire previous thread , and WWBT seems to claim that “year one” was basically a promotional stage , gathering sponsors and support, angler base , and a yearly qualifying format ! , now this season they should be compensating...

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Apex pro tour seems to be the only circuit that doesn’t publish their payouts ? anyone know ?

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The big fish in Clear Lake are definitely gone ! they normally show up in late winter early spring !but never showed this year ! the largest factor we noticed is the people who pack their fish around all day in their livewells ! I know this is normal tournament procedure, but when the fun fisherman ...

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Co anglers make more than the pros ! not many pros can afford to buy a new Phoenix every few years to qualify ! lately in the western division the pro only wins around 30k , the Co angler wins a 45k Phoenix boat cert ! for a lot less entry fee !

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It’s the fisherman who pack big fish around all day in their livewells for a end of day photo op ! case in point is Clear Lake ! the lake used to be famous for big fish ! used to take well over 30#s a day to win a spring tournament ! now 20#s is all it takes ! I know tournaments take a toll ! but th...

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all we can do is hope Biden will be impeached after Republicans take the house back in November !….

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You won’t be missing much ! Clear Lake is very low and fishing very small the lake is suffering from the tremendous fishing pressure lately ,the big fish that the lake is legendary for are all gone ! sad but true !

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Probably $5 to manufacture in China ! if they got $15 a pop they would still make a profit !

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These locks are mainly cheap plastic ! and no way worth $45 apiece ! I am thinking of just finding some sort of pan head Allen head bolts & washers ?

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Limit Out Tackle “ in the Oaks has 2 small rooms and a house ! hook ups , good parking and safe !

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By the time all the environmental impact studies have been completed, permits issued, contract bidding , Indian tribes paid off , government officials paid off , local land owners paid off , etc ! no one reading this post will be alive to see it !

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Ok but its still not going to fix the problem in Ca. No matter who in office. CA. has it own set of rules they don't need D.C. telling them what to do. Cali is gone ! there is no saving it ! the middle class will be eliminated the democratic elite will be eating ice cream and drinking their wine wh...

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So what would be the plan to change the current situation now or is somebody waiting til the 2022 midterms or for 2024 to see who wins as president the same old senators will still be in office and same old congressmen and women will still be in office and here in CA. the Democrats will still be ru...

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If these prices continue ? your gas or diesel powered vehicle will be worthless ! how are you supposed to by a EV ? even with a small subsidy or rebate ! if you can’t sell or trade your old vehicle ? then to top it off ! You will be paying a mileage tax instead of a gas tax ! these clown politicians...

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Gas prices will have a ripple effect on everything that takes fuel to move it. Consumables may see another 10-20% increase and well as hard product. UPS, FedEx, DHL will be increasing accordingly. I just feel bad for folks that were looking to retire and their 401k and 457k accounts took a dump. It...

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The only way gas prices will go down is when enough people cut their driving down to a minimum and the oil companies profits decline ! the same thing happened in 2008 !….

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I had a DD in the box years ago at Clear Lake ! DFW wardens rolled up on me and actually took photos and high fives ! released it right in front of them ! no prob !…

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Any recent updates ? did they find a convalescent home ?….

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I see on the DFW website people 65 or older qualify for a reduced fee license if they collect SSI ? the definition is very vague and confusing ! has anyone purchased one ? & how does it actually work ?

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I wish RC the best ! I know he will giving those nurses a run for their money !

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RC has been a good friend to me for the last 24 years ! I wish him the best ! he is truly the “Godfather of Clear Lake” !…

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Still for sale ? price ?….

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5th street, Oaks, Riviera & Boren Bega are open ! Redbud should be open soon !

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Still for sale ?

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Looking for a Carbon 12 , with power cord ?

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What’s the ramp situation ? launching & crowds ?

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Californians had the chance to save our state ! and you blew it ! Newscum’s California is turning into a Socialist utopia ! he should have been recalled !

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That would probably be Boren Bega ? I would give Jimmy at CL Bait & Tackle a call !…

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Is it a Carbon or a Gen 2 ?……….

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What HP is the 203 hull rated for ?…

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All the pitfalls of tournament organization’ permit stacking, weigh ins , fish handling, etc. ! is nothing compared to someone who has stolen hundreds of thousands of entry fees ‘ paid by honest anglers ! I believe the story should be known ! , so history will never repeat itself ! , I gave up tourn...

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Just thought the tournament anglers who lost thousands in entry fees ( including myself) , would want some closure ! , it’s seems like a fascinating story , did he really choose to end his life ‘ over the guilt’ of was it just an accident ?

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I wonder if any of the “am’s” , aaa’s , co’anglers , back seaters , that fished with Sapp ‘ in all those Pro-Ams he won ‘ noticed anything suspicious ? , like maybe casting into a spot , that maybe held a barrel ?….

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I know this thread is ancient ! but I think now that Steve Sapp is long since departed ! maybe someone would want to shed some light on the accusations of cheating ! I have heard a million stories over the years ! just don’t know if they were ever true ! , 23 boats & 100’s of thousands he won ov...

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Just wondering if Lazy M or Dells allow over night camping ? & how are the launching conditions ? , haven’t been there in years ! I just wanted to do a quick 2 day , overnight trip ! probably can get by with no electricity, just need to crash out , without getting run off !…

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Any one know of a good electronics tech type’ that would do a complete installation of a Panoptics system & 2 HDS 12’s ? this is on a older Ranger’ and would needs custom gimbals & mounts ! plus all new wiring!….

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Is 5th st the only ramp left ?…

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If the pro is a owner of a new Phoenix boat “ & is signed up for that contingency ? will he also win a new boat certificate ?

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