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by Kennortonjr
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tom Gronwall fishing update?
Replies: 0
Views: 346

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...
by Kennortonjr
Tue Dec 27, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain
Replies: 17
Views: 2928

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
Replies: 71
Views: 7262

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...
by Kennortonjr
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta Lake is not at historical lows as the media portrays
Replies: 4
Views: 1035

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/
by Kennortonjr
Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: growing bigger bass article
Replies: 5
Views: 624

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...
by Kennortonjr
Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
Replies: 39
Views: 5921

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...
by Kennortonjr
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Onboard charger/lithium battery question
Replies: 8
Views: 1877

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...
by Kennortonjr
Thu May 19, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

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...
by Kennortonjr
Wed May 18, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

Lawley wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 4:30 pm Build back better.
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!
by Kennortonjr
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big new California reservoir on track
Replies: 58
Views: 6915

Re: Big new California reservoir on track

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
And if you were around in the 50s, what would you have said concerning rumors of Lake Oroville?
by Kennortonjr
Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big new California reservoir on track
Replies: 58
Views: 6915

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...
by Kennortonjr
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New PB From Lake Oroville
Replies: 10
Views: 1965

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle Warehouse hack
Replies: 12
Views: 4496

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.)
by Kennortonjr
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: 1016

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…
by Kennortonjr
Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check out the back of this Tracker....
Replies: 18
Views: 2726

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...
by Kennortonjr
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: 2452

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sun Jun 20, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Reservoir Levels
Replies: 26
Views: 4426

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.
by Kennortonjr
Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launching at Oroville
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

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 :(
by Kennortonjr
Sun Jan 24, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
Replies: 20
Views: 4131

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: COVID Shutdown Notice | 2021 FLW MLF Shasta
Replies: 20
Views: 4131

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...
by Kennortonjr
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3186

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Regional Stay at Home Order ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3186

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...
by Kennortonjr
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2021 Fishing Licenses for Sale | CLICK TO BUY
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

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.
by Kennortonjr
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Replies: 41
Views: 6961

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...
by Kennortonjr
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Replies: 41
Views: 6961

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...
by Kennortonjr
Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Replies: 41
Views: 6961

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...
by Kennortonjr
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:
Replies: 41
Views: 6961

Re: NEW COVID closures from Konocti Vista Casino, Resort & Marina:

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.
Perfectly said!
by Kennortonjr
Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Politics and fishing is like mixing oil in water
Replies: 18
Views: 4334

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!
by Kennortonjr
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: 8367

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.
by Kennortonjr
Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prize boat certificate
Replies: 10
Views: 3640

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.
by Kennortonjr
Wed May 22, 2019 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record spotted bass
Replies: 27
Views: 7572

Re: World record spotted bass

An interesting article on Alabama bass:


https://www.in-fisherman.com/editorial/ ... ***/156198
by Kennortonjr
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Storing a boat near Lake Oroville
Replies: 1
Views: 461

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 "...
by Kennortonjr
Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass boat rentals ???
Replies: 6
Views: 3953

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!
by Kennortonjr
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: 5007

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.
by Kennortonjr
Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No more Oroville Fishing for me, maybe never again
Replies: 15
Views: 4249

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.
by Kennortonjr
Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paradise Lost
Replies: 6
Views: 2733

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.
by Kennortonjr
Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 09/18/2018
Replies: 2
Views: 1009

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...
by Kennortonjr
Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 08/03/2018
Replies: 2
Views: 1270

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...
by Kennortonjr
Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
Replies: 4
Views: 1288

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.
by Kennortonjr
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/25/2018
Replies: 4
Views: 1288

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...
by Kennortonjr
Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 07/20/2018
Replies: 2
Views: 1377

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!
by Kennortonjr
Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Types of Fish Are In California Park Lake Chico California
Replies: 19
Views: 8635

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 ...
by Kennortonjr
Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
Replies: 4
Views: 1669

Re: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018

Sounds good, I feel better now. Thanks, you're the man!
by Kennortonjr
Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Oroville Lake 03/29/2018
Replies: 4
Views: 1669

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...