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- Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tom Gronwall fishing update?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 350
Tom Gronwall fishing update?
I recently went through and read a number of Tom Gronwall's legendary Oroville fishing reports. Those were always a fun read and I'm so thankful they are archived here.....still trying to match his numbers by season! After the Camp Fire he intended to move to Washington and continue fishing up there...
Re: Rain
I’m loving it! I particularly enjoy checking out some of the “weather radar” sites when there’s a wall of heavy rain dropping on the majority of our nor-Cal reservoirs. All winter the hourly Oroville intake cfs has been pretty low and now, with this rain falling on snow, it’s up to 25,000 cfs - whic...
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:50 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
- Replies: 71
- Views: 7394
Re: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
This Goevernment gave dang near everybody around $3K. They're getting it back now with these high F'n prices. There isn't anything selling now. Everybody when it comes to money their sphictener is closed up tight. Covid was FAKE. Yes it was real to some but it was to get Trump OUT and to get the re...
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:52 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shasta Lake is not at historical lows as the media portrays
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1053
Re: Shasta Lake is not at historical lows as the media portrays
I always like to use this site when comparing lake levels from year-to-year. I do wish it went back 20+ years with the data though....
https://shasta.uslakes.info/Level/
https://shasta.uslakes.info/Level/
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: growing bigger bass article
- Replies: 5
- Views: 633
Re: growing bigger bass article
I was going there but Tom pretty much nailed it...Non-existing management. Here is a question.Have you ever seen anyone working for the betterment of the fish or habitat in California that wasn't a volunteer person or private organization? I know of a local tackle store in Ventura who's owner is tr...
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6003
Re: Clearlake Keys Devastated
I will something positive about Clear Lake the fishing pressure is way down due to the low water, algae blooms ! other great fisheries like Guntersville, Fork, Chickamauga are wall to wall bass boats these days huge tournaments every weekend, club tournaments during the week ! plus you have deal wi...
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:35 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Onboard charger/lithium battery question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2054
Re: Onboard charger/lithium battery question
I have a pretty identical setup…if I don’t use it for several months I have to charge the three batteries individually with this thing: https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC1359-Automatic-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B0789697JT/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=2LOX38PIKPHCQ&keywords=battery+charger+marine&qid=1...
Re: New boat
I think you should take a break from all the political stuff. People have different opinions and it isn’t pleasant to read. Get outside and wet a line! Sadly that’s true. Nothing about our blue leaders is pleasant One can’t afford a 2x4 these days. How can you build a boat? Build back better my **s...
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Big new California reservoir on track
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7041
Re: Big new California reservoir on track
And if you were around in the 50s, what would you have said concerning rumors of Lake Oroville?jiggin4bass wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:30 pm That Reservoir going to be just like the Bullet train it's not going to happen period
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:58 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Big new California reservoir on track
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7041
Re: Big new California reservoir on track
Unlike many of the perpetual victims (snowflakes?) in this thread, I have looked forward to this reservoir for many years and this is great news. Perhaps I’m totally ignorant, but it seems like capturing excess runoff during times of excessive winter storms seems like a no-brainer. The deterioration...
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New PB From Lake Oroville
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1999
Re: New PB From Lake Oroville
Nice looking fish! How often are you guys catching Largemouth on Oroville? It's kind of hard to estimate, but I would say 1 out of every 200 fish or so I get one (so not very often)....would like to hear other people's estimates. I remember catching more as a kid out there, but perhaps that's just s...
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tackle Warehouse hack
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4541
Re: Tackle Warehouse hack
For the first time ever, I had to cancel a card a few weeks back due to fraudulent charges. Also a tacklewarehouse user (although I think normally I checkout as a guest.)
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: “My International Interview on Lake Oroville with Israel Channel 12 News” NEW VIDEO
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1027
Re: “My International Interview on Lake Oroville with Israel Channel 12 News” NEW VIDEO
Really cool! Interesting to see an international perspective on something that seems so local to us. You'll get some new viewers in Israel now. Wonder if they have any bass lakes…
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Check out the back of this Tracker....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2772
Re: Check out the back of this Tracker....
Now that Hunter has helped the Chinese to buy a 3.8 billion dollar rare earth mine in Africa one really has to admit that we are seriously stupid in this country if we can't see that the only ones going "green" without keeping their energy independence also will be slaves to those who act...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2492
Re: NEW VIDEO “Lake Oroville Drought Conditions in the South Fork Near Enterprise Bridge 631ft 8/28/21 | 4K Footage”
I have lived a few minutes from Lime Saddle my entire life. When the lake is full in the summer, I will generally fish it every single day. I check the water input/output just about every day. To try to blame the managers, or pretend that we are not in a drought, is absurd. This past winter the wate...
- Sun Jun 20, 2021 3:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California Reservoir Levels
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4508
Re: California Reservoir Levels
https://www.sfchronicle.com/science/art ... 101961.php
Would be interested to hear where some of these projects are at now.
Would be interested to hear where some of these projects are at now.
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Launching at Oroville
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1024
Re: Launching at Oroville
Yeah you are good to go for now....
It does look like the water level has peaked in the last day or so, it is going to get VERY low this year
It does look like the water level has peaked in the last day or so, it is going to get VERY low this year
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 5:25 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4173
Re: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
Alex Jones is a unhealthy obese human that I personally can’t and won’t ever listen too. Never have, the yoga mom? Your references are bizarre I don’t have Facebook. I gather my info from doctors not yoga moms. State of Jefferson? Wtf is that? Your response makes zero sense. My mistake, I thought y...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4173
Re: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
Wear a mask, social distance. You guys are lost. The western diet and high sugar intake is what’s killing the people with Covid. But quit eating sugar and high fructose corn syrup would bankrupt the politicians, so that won’t ever be advised. Why do you think Iowa has such a high influence on polit...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3212
Re: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
"Spring lockdown I kayak fished just about every day on a closed lake;" In other words YOU broke "Covid Law", you have to remember dude a lot of these guys on here are ol' timers, your comment is pretentious at best. I bet he has never taken a critical thinking course, but I als...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3212
Re: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
Why are the COVID cases going up? I guess masks don't work after all. And the sheeple are falling for it. Time to wake up people. This is going to keep on getting worse if we the people keep allowing it. This is what you call a planndemic!! My two cents. I would be curious if you ever took a critic...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2021 Fishing Licenses for Sale | CLICK TO BUY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1889
Re: 2021 Fishing Licenses for Sale | CLICK TO BUY
I wish somebody would have had the foresight to buy me a "lifetime" license when I was in that 0-9 discounted age category.
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:21 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7058
Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Just replying to your insults and nonsense. I know everything, but you could pick apart everything that I said. I'm ok with being conditioned to care about our country and fellow citizens. "(although I could pick apart everything you said)" "I'm sure somebody will read this and regur...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7058
Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
It should make you sad, but since your such an expert on the covid, why don't you write a thesis on the topic. Then post it so we all will know exactly what is going on and we don't have to worry anymore about if we have the correct information. May as well add in the effects of the quarantine. The...
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7058
Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Housing is a slight issue for travelers. We should find a better place for the future. Konocti is really not that good it has just been an easy option. As far as covid is concerned it is unfortunately being over sensationalized because of it being an election year. The quarantine should be for thos...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7058
Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Perfectly said!Brian D. wrote:Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Viruses don't listen to fake new coming out of the White House and on FaceBook. It takes ALL of us to stop the spread. Don't be a pssuy, just mask up and be a good American caring for your fellow man.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: Political
- Topic: Politics and fishing is like mixing oil in water
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4433
Re: Politics and fishing is like mixing oil in water
Haha hyperbole much!?
That was a tough and rambling OP to read, can we keep this as a fishing forum. Why post this?
Thx!
That was a tough and rambling OP to read, can we keep this as a fishing forum. Why post this?
Thx!
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Here's Your Chance! CDFW Emergency Meeting to Determine Covid Fishing Restriction
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8411
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Here's Your Chance! CDFW Emergency Meeting to Determine Covid Fishing Restriction
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8411
Re: Here's Your Chance! CDFW Emergency Meeting to Determine Covid Fishing Restriction
basscattrent wrote:I tried to join the meeting and it said that the meeting was full no more people can join the meeting.
Same, lol.
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Statewide fishing closure
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4518
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW VIDEO "Our Biggest Bag of Spotted Bass EVER Weighed On Lake Oroville! | NewJen Open Tournament"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2287
Re: NEW VIDEO "Our Biggest Bag of Spotted Bass EVER Weighed On Lake Oroville! | NewJen Open Tournament"
Let's get some Oroville bank fishing content!
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prize boat certificate
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3684
Re: Prize boat certificate
I had a good experience buying a certificate. Saved some money and the whole process was relatively easy to work through. This was for a FLW Ranger certificate.
- Wed May 22, 2019 7:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: World record spotted bass
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7647
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Storing a boat near Lake Oroville
- Replies: 1
- Views: 463
Storing a boat near Lake Oroville
My garage and boat were destroyed in the Camp Fire. I am just now ordering a new boat, and am wondering if anybody knows a good indoor storage facility in the vicinity of Lake Oroville. Just from checking out facilities online, it seems like many storage facilities have hours that are not very "...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass boat rentals ???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3990
Re: Bass boat rentals ???
I would be curious if you find anything. I lost my boat in the fire too. Watching the lake Oroville water level rise and get closer to the Lime Saddle ramp is tough without a boat!
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sacramento Man with Lifetime Fishing LIcense Ban Arrested on Suspicion of Poaching
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5020
Re: Sacramento Man with Lifetime Fishing LIcense Ban Arrested on Suspicion of Poaching
"lifetime fishing license ban." Shouldn't this fall under cruel and unusual punishment! In all seriousness, sounds well-deserved in this guy's case.
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: No more Oroville Fishing for me, maybe never again
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4262
Re: No more Oroville Fishing for me, maybe never again
Sorry to hear that, but glad you made it out okay. I have enjoyed your reports for years. If you ever come back to visit, or do stick around, I would be happy to take you out on my boat (when I replace the one I lost). Do not hesitate to message me, even if you are visiting a few years from now.
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Paradise Lost
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2742
Re: Paradise Lost
So devastating. Born and raised in Paradise and could not imagine living anywhere else. Likely lost my boat and most of my fishing stuff, but that can all be replaced. I hope Tom Gronwall and other Paradise members made it out safely.
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:16 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 09/18/2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1012
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 09/18/2018
Have you noticed a difference in the numbers of largemouth you catch, in the years you have been fishing the lake? What are your plans for when the lake goes below the launch ramp? I saw last year you launched from the Oroville side, do you ever fish the afterbay? I saw a news interview where the li...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 08/03/2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1286
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 08/03/2018
If it makes you feel better I had my best outing of the summer this morning and that was for a total of six - I would be thrilled with thirteen. I think I may have seen you while launching this morning. I had forgotten to put the drain plug in and my boat was full of water haha. I had an easier time...
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:14 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1296
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
Cool, thanks so much for the info! I’ll give it a try. If I ever see you at the launch ramp I am going to shake your hand and thank you personally haha! Appreciate it.
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1296
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
My buddy and I fished out of lime saddle this morning (up the west branch) and we just had one fish between us. I am so used to fishing from the shore in Parrish cove/Nelson bar and still picking up tactics for deeper water and from a boat.... When you say you are catching them at 35-40 feet, is tha...
- Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/20/2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1381
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/20/2018
Appreciate your report as always, and that information on the stick weeds. It is my first year fishing the lake from a boat and I have noticed all the weeds at the high water line, but would not have figured they “stick” around to provide cover. Thanks for all your insights!
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8752
Re: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
Click on his name and then click "search user's posts" and it will show the picture... I just moved into CalPark and am curious about the history of plantings. Is that right that there was just one official planting seven years ago? Are there only largemouth bass in the lake, or are there ...
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1686
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
Sounds good, I feel better now. Thanks, you're the man!
- Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:12 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1686
Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
Tom, I have read your posts regularly over the past few years and appreciate all of the information you have provided....Saving up years for a bass boat, and waiting for delivery - there were times when I lived vicariously through your posts....I was planning on taking out my brand new fiberglass bo...
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