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by Dave Brabec
Sun May 25, 2025 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Golden mussels might be a good thing....
Replies: 59
Views: 4951

Re: Golden mussels might be a good thing....

Delta water gets pumped south every day. Has for years. Hasn’t changed.
by Dave Brabec
Mon May 05, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Golden clam
Replies: 27
Views: 2416

Re: Golden clam

Pleasure Cove just intercepted a houseboat from the Delta. Said it had been quarantined. Covered in mussels.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Bass anglers.
Replies: 1
Views: 527

WON Bass anglers.

Mussel Dog Rules for Won Bass April 4th-April 9th Greeting Anglers! Welcome to historic Clear Lake! We want to welcome you to the oldest lake in North America, and one of the world’s top bass fishing destinations! This year we have teamed up with Mussel Dogs to provide you all with a quick and preci...
by Dave Brabec
Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Decontamination Update
Replies: 16
Views: 2484

Re: Berryessa Decontamination Update

Delta pumps water south to LA every day. No one seems to care if mussels are in the water.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Glide bait Rod suggestions
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: Glide bait Rod suggestions

S waver and smaller I like a heavy cranking rod. It’s a treble hook bait.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Feb 24, 2025 12:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea Lion In Action
Replies: 16
Views: 2519

Re: Sea Lion In Action

Only been on the Delta once in last 20 years. So really can’t say. I will say Franks Tract was pretty incredible fishing 20 years ago.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Feb 21, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea Lion In Action
Replies: 16
Views: 2519

Re: Sea Lion In Action

I started fishing the Delta with my dad in the 60s. Always been Sea Lions out there. They come up the river more in spring. Eat the belly’s only whether it’s a Bass , Catfish or A Salmon.
by Dave Brabec
Sun Feb 09, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake level
Replies: 0
Views: 618

Clear Lake level

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Level hit 8.0 yesterday morning
by Dave Brabec
Fri Feb 07, 2025 9:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How does Norcal water get to the Central Valley and SoCal
Replies: 12
Views: 1144

Re: How does Norcal water get to the Central Valley and SoCal

They also pull water from Folsom into the canal system.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Feb 07, 2025 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How does Norcal water get to the Central Valley and SoCal
Replies: 12
Views: 1144

Re: How does Norcal water get to the Central Valley and SoCal

Toxic waste from desalination plants and no safe place to dump it. Maybe the desert.
by Dave Brabec
Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trash Fish Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1319

Re: Trash Fish Question

17-20 Flourocarbon I have several swimbait rods. But I use a Loomis frog rod for the Trashfish. Fast tip.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FBF: New pending state record black crappie caught at Clear Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 1218

Re: New pending state record black crappie caught at Clear Lake

Dave caught that in 2021. Think he now has a mount of it in the store
by Dave Brabec
Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Responding to Trump's Memorandum to Undermine Delta Protections
Replies: 31
Views: 1780

Re: Responding to Trump's Memorandum to Undermine Delta Protections

He’s so busy signing executive orders I doubt he has time to meet about our little ol’ delta. He signed one to eliminate birthright citizenship and a federal judged slapped him down today because it’s clearly unconstitutional.
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Clearly the constitution doesn’t matter much anymore.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Jan 24, 2025 8:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trash Fish Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1319

Re: Trash Fish Question

Want to start throwing around a trash fish. I never fish with swimbaits. For those of you guys who like fishing with Trash Fish, I’m wondering if you are fishing it literally on the bottom only or are you reeling it just off the bottom? Thanks I’ve caught more fish on a Trashfish then all my other ...
by Dave Brabec
Thu Jan 23, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vote NO on the Delta tunnel!
Replies: 1
Views: 407

Re: Vote NO on the Delta tunnel!

We voted no on it in the 80s. Shouldn’t have to again
by Dave Brabec
Tue Dec 24, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: CA Kayak Series w/o FFS?
Replies: 3
Views: 874

Re: CA Kayak Series w/o FFS?

Personally think that kayak tournaments should not
allow any electronic or motor
by Dave Brabec
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Catfish on a Shakey Head
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: Catfish on a Shakey Head

Catfish love the chatterbait. Biggest I’ve caught is 22 lbs. Caught them on just about everything. Even had one blow up a frog on a mat.
by Dave Brabec
Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels
Replies: 12
Views: 3909

Re: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels

The state of California caused this problem by not performing the inspections on the ships entering the delta. Their own experts told them this would happen with ships coming from the countries where the mussel are present. Their own experts said the golden mussel has probably been in the delta for...
by Dave Brabec
Sun Dec 08, 2024 5:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels
Replies: 12
Views: 3909

Re: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels

Sheriffs write tickets for mussel sticker violations. Don’t think anyone has ever been fined though. Hasn’t been DFG in over 10 years. It’s DFW
by Dave Brabec
Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels
Replies: 12
Views: 3909

Re: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels

The problem here at Clear Lake with the band to boat and trailer is there is over 300 boat ramps including private ramps. Don’t see it happening
by Dave Brabec
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels
Replies: 12
Views: 3909

Re: Clear Lake & The Golden Mussels

I was one of the first inspectors certified by the county. They are mainly screening where and when boat comes from. Delta boats were not a threat in the past and will now be part of the list of boats that need checked. I personally think that the county needs to tighten up regulations. I inspected ...
by Dave Brabec
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking to co-angle
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Re: Looking to co-angle

Just sign up for one of the Pro Ams as a Am
by Dave Brabec
Mon Dec 02, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mussel sticker
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Mussel sticker

Should be good for 2 years. Just like the registration The one I bought for 2024 says 2025 on it
by Dave Brabec
Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines
Replies: 25
Views: 2705

Re: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines

Just saw Berryessa is now scheduling decontamination starting 12/5. But can’t get a appointment earlier than 9 am. Ridiculous. All tournament boats will have to go day before or a month before to get a band.
by Dave Brabec
Tue Nov 26, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines
Replies: 25
Views: 2705

Re: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines

JVGondal wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:56 am Berryessa does not have an operational decontamination station. They said you can get the boat decontaminated at Lake Tahoe and return to Berryessa
Lake county has 3 on trailers.
by Dave Brabec
Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof Lures wants to know...
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: Snag Proof Lures wants to know...

White 90% of the time for me. Rarely throw black unless it’s got a yellow head. Brown sometimes
by Dave Brabec
Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines
Replies: 25
Views: 2705

Re: Official Lake Berryessa Guidelines

Camanche just did the same. State Quagga sticker money should pay for decontamination stations
by Dave Brabec
Fri Nov 22, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Berryessa regulations
Replies: 19
Views: 3396

Re: New Berryessa regulations

Saw a story yesterday. Said Berryessa is now closed to all boats till they figure out what to do for future inspections
by Dave Brabec
Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RTD on recent election results
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Re: RTD on recent election results

Need to change the name to Save the Delta. Restore it sounds like putting it back to the original marsh with no levees
by Dave Brabec
Fri Oct 25, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chatterbait Definition
Replies: 26
Views: 4461

Re: Chatterbait Definition

Been wondering what really defines/separates Chatterbait from bladed vibrating jigs. Years ago when bait manufacturers were making their versions invariably they would get some sort of cease and desist letter from the bait originators attorneys. Now it seems like everyone is back making vibe baits....
by Dave Brabec
Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Opinion please
Replies: 18
Views: 1776

Re: Your Opinion please

So far the v 8 four stroke gets about the same gph as a Optimax 2 stroke. Rangers have a great name but not the best riding boat. Dave are you talking all Rangers or the more recently built Bass Pro Shops versions of Ranger? My wide 2006 Z19 Comanche has the best ride I have ever experienced in a b...
by Dave Brabec
Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Opinion please
Replies: 18
Views: 1776

Re: Your Opinion please

So far the v 8 four stroke gets about the same gph as a
Optimax 2 stroke. Rangers have a great name but not the best riding boat.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Oct 21, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Almanor Trout
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: Lake Almanor Trout

Read some reports. Rapalas. Speedy Shiner. Jay fox trolling flies. Kastmaster.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Oct 12, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Duck Season Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1602

Re: Duck Season Question

Fished those blinds in Franks for years. They are required to have a flashing light on top when unoccupied. If the light is gone then someone is hunting. Some big fish set up on those blinds. Best time to fish them is right after duck season before they take them out.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Clearlake tournys
Replies: 5
Views: 1058

Re: Clearlake tournys

Better to check approved permits on Cadfw site.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Still have questions about the California Boater Card?
Replies: 20
Views: 11172

Re: Still have questions about the California Boater Card?

Emailed the state. They sent me the test in the mail. Took about an hour. 5 bucks for boater card and done.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lost another great fisherman
Replies: 5
Views: 1324

Re: Lost another great fisherman

RIP Al
by Dave Brabec
Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultrex Quest worth the money?
Replies: 7
Views: 1471

Re: Ultrex Quest worth the money?

+ 1 on Jay. He has even talked me through a repair over the phone without spending a dime.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lucerne ramp
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Re: Lucerne ramp

Yes currently open plenty of water still.
by Dave Brabec
Sun Jul 28, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake water conditions?
Replies: 3
Views: 1035

Re: Clear Lake water conditions?

Algae comes and goes with warm and cooling spells. Cooler this weekend. Windy days push it towards Redbud. Main lake has been great shape for how hot it’s been. Fishing is better than it has been all year. Keep topwater in your hand
by Dave Brabec
Tue Jul 23, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Extended Warranty......worth it?
Replies: 13
Views: 2589

Re: Extended Warranty......worth it?

I’ve had 7 Mercury outboards. Only had 2 with a warranty. 1 with a extended warranty. Used the extended warranty once. Injector’s replaced. It’s a gamble with any of them. First real issue on my 07 2 stroke was last week.
Compressor failed at 17 years old.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Tips for Almanor?
Replies: 4
Views: 1075

Re: Any Tips for Almanor?

Small black and silver Rapala has always been good up there
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jun 26, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Outboard Engine Servicing
Replies: 13
Views: 1951

Re: Outboard Engine Servicing

If you can change a starter then you can service a Optimax.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Jun 24, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Outboard Engine Servicing
Replies: 13
Views: 1951

Re: Outboard Engine Servicing

I recommend that you learn to do it yourself. It’s all easy. Save a bunch of money.
by Dave Brabec
Mon May 20, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinnerbaits? Trailer or no trailer?
Replies: 8
Views: 1368

Re: Spinnerbaits? Trailer or no trailer?

I’ve had no reason to change. Zoom split tail on every spinnerbait
by Dave Brabec
Sat May 18, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer repair in the valley.
Replies: 13
Views: 2100

Re: Trailer repair in the valley.

Jack it up and see if it is loose. Mine was the same. Replaced all bushings and equalizer. Been wearing fine for 5 years
by Dave Brabec
Wed May 15, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Tournament Anglers MUST HAVE THIS for CA TOURNAMENTS
Replies: 7
Views: 7155

Re: Tournament Anglers MUST HAVE THIS for CA TOURNAMENTS

Lake county has a decontamination trailer also.
by Dave Brabec
Thu May 09, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Clearlake this Sat...80+ temps all week long.....the weights will be HUGE!
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Re: Clearlake this Sat...80+ temps all week long.....the weights will be HUGE!

Hasn’t hit 80 this week. Water was 58 yesterday morning