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- Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dobyns Rods' No-Hassle Warranty
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1030
Re: Dobyns Rods' No-Hassle Warranty
Learned my lesson the hard way… anytime I experiment with niche rods/techniques, I always kick myself for not adding to the Dobyn’s arsenal as I end up having a bunch of busted Phoenix, Croix, and Loomis rods. Anytime you buy Megabass, Shimano, Loomis etc you know the life expectancy is short! Stron...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:49 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2445
Re: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?
Trinity… 3hour drive is worth catching fish!
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Closing Clear Lake to Tournaments
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4105
Re: Closing Clear Lake to Tournaments
Not surprised. NewJen, BBT, and WWBT along with County mismanagement have played pivotal roles in destroying an amazing fishery. It’ll bounce back, but aggressive counter measures are needed to yield results.
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6003
Re: Clearlake Keys Devastated
Trinity co. has a higher poverty rate than Lake co....just saying. We don't want in our county anyways. “People like you” 😂 Sadly your gambling with your children’s future living in Lake Co. Do you know Lake Co. HS graduation rates? Let alone college admission rates? Didn’t think so… Good luck ass-...
- Fri Sep 02, 2022 3:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6003
Re: Clearlake Keys Devastated
Why i refuse to take the family to the hole! Two homes on the water in Lucerne. Ill drive 4 hours to Trinity.. But you can go and experience homelessness, felons, Poverty stricken families, methadone clinics, poor mismanagement of funds, zero infrastructure for fishermen and recreational boaters, f...
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6003
Re: Clearlake Keys Devastated
Why i refuse to take the family to the hole! Two homes on the water in Lucerne. Ill drive 4 hours to Trinity.. But you can go and experience homelessness, felons, Poverty stricken families, methadone clinics, poor mismanagement of funds, zero infrastructure for fishermen and recreational boaters, fr...
- Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:34 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Is Clearlake worth the trip?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2643
Re: Is Clearlake worth the trip?
Launched from Lakeport today at 445 and fished topwater till 8:00. Biggest was a 5. A lot of small chunks likely fry guarding. Switched to looking for beds around Lucerne as the water quality was 5+ feet in visibility. Tons of beds and spawning fish! Blind casts with senkos while searching for beds ...
- Thu May 26, 2022 7:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Guides
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1781
Re: Delta Guides
Zack Ploeger +1 (515) 689-0886 social media: live fast movement
- Mon May 23, 2022 7:05 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2758
Re: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
Sadly packing the live well for social media clout is here to stay. A tournament winning Apex Angler from the Redding area asked others to practice catch-photo-release to preserve this amazing fishery. However, his IG account shows him holding up 30 LBS every time he’s on Trinity! SMH It’s here to s...
- Mon May 23, 2022 11:24 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2758
Re: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
We know the recipe to destroy lakes! (Clear Lake) Low water levels, constant pressure from tournament series like NewJen, WWBT and BBT, plus live-well social media antics= TOAST!
Fish it and enjoy!
Fish it and enjoy!
- Mon May 23, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: clear lake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3063
Re: clear lake
Definitely fish clear lake over Bullards. Finesse tactics and jackhammers will prove effective anywhere. Get out at 5am and topwater will be money!
- Sun May 22, 2022 5:43 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar Evacuation May 20
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1357
Re: Bullards Bar Evacuation May 20
It was oddly quiet Sunday AM. However, 15 wakeboard boats by 11:00 changed the scene! Summer is coming!
- Thu May 19, 2022 8:30 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2758
Re: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
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.
- Tue May 17, 2022 11:29 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2758
Re: 30.12 to Win Trinity | Phils Results May 14
Best lake in CA. Ish thought top 5 in the country!
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 742
Re: Charter Service in Cabo San Lucas?
I’d go to San Jose Del cabo, gordo bank pangas. Eric Bricston’s accepts PayPal and his captains are legit! Chame will put you on big tuna and other Pelagics.
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:38 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ish is Frogging for $200,000 TODAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1057
Re: Ish is Frogging for $200,000 TODAY
“Go lakers…”
Homeboy knows frog fishing! You ain’t gonna land them all!
Homeboy knows frog fishing! You ain’t gonna land them all!
- Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Flw. Clear lake.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3617
Re: Flw. Clear lake.
Sadly, very few big girls have been landed this year. The last two years, February and March were legendary! Looks like heavy pressure and low water may be negatively impacting this fishery. Even the guides are unsure why the “Bass Factory” is fishing so different this year. I’d even go as far as sa...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: R.I.P. Tackle Warehouse
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4064
Re: R.I.P. Tackle Warehouse
Right there with you during the pandemic. Their shipping delays were horrific. I used HookUpTackle, Fisherman’s wharehouse, and EBay. If you are willing to give them another shot, I’d recommend reaching out to a supervisor. Had a similar experience: Tackle Warehouse used DSL, which delivered to a wr...
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Buying boat with Oregon Title
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1899
Re: Buying boat with Oregon Title
Trailers can be challenging! Anything without a pink slip has become increasingly more difficult to overcome! We had a damaged tongue of a stratos trailer. Vin stamp was located on part cut off. Took the trailer to DMV with an appointment and received a new vin # issued by the state. Hopefully, you ...
Re: Red Bud?
We’re at zero Rumsey Jan 1st. Going to need a few more major storms!
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:02 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Friday and Sat PM Fishing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1205
Re: Clear Lake Friday and Sat PM Fishing
Stay as close as you can to the courtesy dock when using The Oaks ramp. It is pretty suspect as there are rocks sub surface (barely visible) along the outside of the ramp. The 5th Street is the better of the two options. I would not recommend powering on when using the Oaks. Just depends what end yo...
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Friday and Sat PM Fishing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1205
Clear Lake Friday and Sat PM Fishing
Struck OUT Friday throwing the big bait at gooseneck and Henderson. Decided to actually tug on some fish and switched to small Keitechs with mega bass swimbait spinning heads. Also, swivel heads with a super fluke. Fish were actually super shallow (2 feet) and have heard anglers are actually having ...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Water coming up a little at Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2072
Re: Water coming up a little at Clear Lake
"The real challenge with Clear Lake Oaks are the boaters that don’t have any common courtesy to quickly pull out their boats out and then unload gear, secure equipment once clear of the ramp. Usually they end up obstructing the ramp which makes dropping the boat in or picking it up a tad more ...
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Water coming up a little at Clear Lake
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2072
Re: Water coming up a little at Clear Lake
Launched at Oaks this evening. I definitely prefer 5th street as it supports a greater number of boaters. There were approximately 15 trucks and trailers at Oaks this afternoon. I have a 19 foot single axle trailer which dropped off the ramp when launching, but no damage… Made sure to keep boat trai...
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Amazing Dobyns Customer Service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 794
Amazing Dobyns Customer Service
Just got off the phone with Bryce. Sending out a new tip for a 806SB. (My negligence) Top notch customer service! You think Shimano, Loomis, or Megabass would’ve done the same? I think not… Dobyns rocks!
- Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:56 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 2022 Tournament Schedule | NewJen Pro Am Teams and Edge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1706
Re: 2022 Tournament Schedule | NewJen Pro Am Teams and Edge
Was hoping they’d unveil their new slogan ”killing the best fishery in the country, one tournament at a time!”
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:48 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta guide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1128
Re: Delta guide
Ostrander clearly can fish! Another option is Zach from Livefast Movement. He’s been smashing the delta for the last few months. Runs a top
notch operation. Megabass gear and a brand new Skeeter! 15156890886
notch operation. Megabass gear and a brand new Skeeter! 15156890886
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake guides
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2503
Re: Clear lake guides
Go with Zach from Livefast Movement. He’s notorious for putting days on the water to learn and replicate a pattern for his clients! Megabass gear and a brand new Skeeter is a added Bonus! 15156890886
- Thu Sep 09, 2021 1:02 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: How to keep NewJen off Clear Lake… #toosoon?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7250
Re: How to keep Clear Lake #1
No SMEAR Campaign needed! NewJen makes calling them out too easy!!! #sorrynotsorryBigBassDaddy1190 wrote:What are you trying to accomplish here? Seems to be a some sort of smear campaign. If you have such genuine concerns for certain organizations practices, maybe emailing them privately would be a good option.
- Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: When integrity is compromised - in tournament bass fishing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3691
Re: When integrity is compromised - in tournament bass fishing
NEWT and Jen’s character is clearly illustrated by these actions…. Why I cringe every time their tournaments are at Clear Lake! INSERT “SHOW ME THE MONEY” MEME HERE! They don’t care about the ramifications of their poorly ran tournaments!
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Left handed reels...why so few?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7320
Re: Left handed reels...why so few?
As a pure trout fisherman for 30 years, I solely used spinning reels. Using “lefty” baitcasters made the learning curve less steep! Didn’t realize companies omitted “L” when introducing new models…
- Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Ramps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2508
Re: Clear Lake Ramps
5th street and oaks are your best bet! Parking lot on 5th was full Saturday by 10, but you can park in the north dirt lot next to the main parking lot.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Another one bites the DUST! 3rd Street Lakeport
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2617
Re: Another one bites the DUST! 3rd Street Lakeport
5th street is fine. Launched a ski boat Sunday. 10-15 boat trailers in parking lot. The mats/weeds were surprisingly gone from a month ago. (Which likely stretched out a mile East)
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 5:54 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: APEX Tour and the west coast.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2700
Re: APEX Tour and the west coast.
I applaud you for your dedication and passion for the sport!
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Another one bites the DUST! 3rd Street Lakeport
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2617
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Blowout Sale Dobyns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2291
Re: Blowout Sale Dobyns
Just ordered 30 jigs for 40 bucks! Crazy deal! Thanks Dobyns!
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: Double Digit on the Popper! California
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4544
Re: Double Digit on the Popper! California
saw that coming!
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Two stroke engine oil
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1902
Re: Two stroke engine oil
Blew up a Ficht. Count your blessings it’s still running! Although the VRO pump is quite convenient, many old school enthusiasts disengage the pump and premix. At least, it’s burning rich! The opposite would be NO Bueno!
- Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:15 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: G. Loomis Expediter service...Update
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3254
Re: G. Loomis Expediter service...
No brainer! Buy Dobyns!
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bad Experience W/ St. Croix
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1718
Re: Bad Experience W/ St. Croix
Why I ended up trading my expride to the RodBroker and only buy dobyns and phenix from manufacturers with top notch customer service and warranty!
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake herbicide dump ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1126
Re: Clear lake herbicide dump ?
What doesn’t surprise you? County and State agencies value revenue of recreational boating over the health of a lake. Meanwhile, tourists will not spend their hard earned money to launch and play in “cheese.” Sadly, this has become the norm on the Delta and throughout the country’s top fisheries. It...
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Insight ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1720
Re: Clear Lake Insight ?
Honestly don’t know... The county is unpredictable. Lucerne shut down at 1.5 feet. However, the county shut down Keeling at 3 feet. The lake dropped from .5 to .1 Rumsey in 1 week. At that rate there will be a few ramps that will not be operational in the coming weeks.. I think many people will get ...
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:09 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Launch Closure Update
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3500
Re: Clear Lake Launch Closure Update
Aurora RV park is charging $11 to launch in Nice. Meanwhile, the county closed Keeling Saturday due to a drop off at the end of the ramp.
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:00 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass Fishing Guide, Trinity Lake??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 581
Re: Bass Fishing Guide, Trinity Lake??
Have been smashing Trinity for the last month! Get out at first light as the wind often comes up by 10/11am. It’s one of the best fisheries on the West Coast. The amount of wildlife and pure beauty is stunning!
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lucerne Ramp Alternative
- Replies: 2
- Views: 895
Re: Lucerne Ramp Alternative
Closed it the day after my post, sadly it would have been functional for another month. Doesn't make sense... Close Lucerne at 1.5 feet but there is three feet at the bottom of Keeling. Guess it wouldn't have mattered, it would have only been a short term solution. Lakeport it is...
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:38 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lucerne Ramp Alternative
- Replies: 2
- Views: 895
Lucerne Ramp Alternative
Have been launching from Keeling Park (lakeshore blvd) in Nice the last two mornings. A great alternative to driving all the way around to Lakeport. The ramp has 3-4 feet of water to safely launch. Checked with board shorts before launching our family ski boat (prop). Bass boats and I/O’s will not h...
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2533
Re: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
Why not utilize the kayak format during summer? Catch, record, release. TourneyX is money and anglers will understand...
- Sun May 30, 2021 2:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2533
Re: WWBT Goes Back to Clear Lake!
Every year... summer tournaments+dead fish= no bueno!
- Wed May 26, 2021 7:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Topwater Rod?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4022
Re: Topwater Rod?
Been having a blast with the Phenix feather M 6’9” 6-12 lbs this year with small poppers. Last year used M colts and fury’s and found they were a tad heavier after 4-5 hours of AM topwater. Got rid of my expride’s due to subpar warranty. Can’t go wrong with Dobyn’s warranty!
- Thu May 20, 2021 7:53 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: OROVILLE DERBY CANCELLED!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1209
Re: OROVILLE DERBY CANCELLED!
Oroville will be a "baby Bullards" if they keep it up! haha
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