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by Dave Brabec
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bass are on beds on the Delta
Replies: 14
Views: 1683

Re: bass are on beds on the Delta

Saw fish spawning in State park at Clear Lake yesterday
by Dave Brabec
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?
Replies: 3
Views: 853

Re: what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?

There’s fish shallow and deep still. Caught fish Friday outside of Rodman. Water was 51 and dirty in am. But it’s been warm since. Biggest we had Friday was a 6.45 in about 6 foot.
by Dave Brabec
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Live well questioned
Replies: 8
Views: 1009

Re: Live well questioned

Shouldn’t get any algae if you leave a lid open stored
by Dave Brabec
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: how do we define the CA Delta regions.?
Replies: 8
Views: 728

Re: how do we define the CA Delta regions.?

I lived on Bethel Island for years. San Joaquin river was central. Kayaking be aware of tide changes and you can use it to go one direction. Then tide change come back Southern Delta warms first. Smallies in north.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Live well questioned
Replies: 8
Views: 1009

Re: Live well questioned

No reason to use anything other than water and a rag. Rinse well and leave a lid open when stored. I have never used any chemicals or soap in any live well in 40 years
by Dave Brabec
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MLF Clear Lake Thoughts?
Replies: 38
Views: 3225

Re: MLF Clear Lake Thoughts?

Thoughts now that we've seen how many didn't even have a limit? https://www.westernbass.com/forum/lead-clear-lake-mlf-day-pro-results-t145991.html Last couple years. It’s been the norm. Half the field blanks Numbers are down. You can’t just go down the bank and catch them like it used to be. Go Joh...
by Dave Brabec
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks
Replies: 19
Views: 1159

Re: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks

Sure we have high taxes. Fuel tax has been higher than rest of the country because of Governor Arnold
We also have the best weather and year round fishing opportunities.
by Dave Brabec
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Want to tell Newsom that you don't want the Delta tunnel
Replies: 4
Views: 466

Re: Want to tell Newsom that you don't want the Delta tunnel

We voted it out in the 80s. Been trying to force it since.
by Dave Brabec
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Advanced Casting Instruction??
Replies: 10
Views: 862

Re: Advanced Casting Instruction??

Really just need to go do it. Start with something heavy and tighten the brake a little.
When I wanted to learn to pitch I went out on my parents dock and kept at it till it just got easier.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger boat oil reservoir help
Replies: 3
Views: 377

Re: Ranger boat oil reservoir help

I’ve had 4 boats with oil tanks. Most have 2. One under the cowling and one in the boat. Never emptied or clean them. If you switch oil brands I would run it low first.
by Dave Brabec
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Soft plastic Senko
Replies: 8
Views: 1124

Re: Soft plastic Senko

If I fish a Senko it’s normally the bigger 6-7”. Wacky rigged. Rarely miss a bite. 2/0-3/0 shiner hook. No o ring.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Jig Trailer
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re: Favorite Jig Trailer

If you can find it. Pork fat back at the grocery store and make your own. Did some years ago
by Dave Brabec
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Jig Trailer
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re: Favorite Jig Trailer

Really depends on where and when. Here at Clearlake in summer a 420 Beaver gets bigger bites. If it’s a slower bite a twin tail grub
Berryessa and other lakes a twin tail grub gets more bites.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WHY FISH THE BAM TRAIL?
Replies: 8
Views: 1540

Re: WHY FISH THE BAM TRAIL?

No doubt Mark will run a clean organization. I’ve fished shared weight and non shared weight. The shared weight days were always more fun as you are going into it as a team for the day.
by Dave Brabec
Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fresh water sculpin
Replies: 8
Views: 1381

Re: Fresh water sculpin

Pretty much every lake in California has Sculpin in them.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster Ignores Angler Outrage…
Replies: 8
Views: 1253

Re: Bassmaster Ignores Angler Outrage…

FFS isn’t going away. It will continue to evolve. The manufacturers sponsor to much money into the sport.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Average Hrs on boat per year
Replies: 16
Views: 1924

Re: Average Hrs on boat per year

In 05. Bought a new boat. Put 300 hours on it in 2 years. Had my current boat 10 years. Don’t think I’ve put 300 hours on it. No hour meter. Hasn’t been hooked to a computer in 6-7 years. So don’t really know.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Konocti Vista Casino Update on COVID
Replies: 11
Views: 2269

Re: Konocti Vista Casino Update on COVID

Heather was always pro tournaments . Good news.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Konocti Vista Casino Update on COVID
Replies: 11
Views: 2269

Re: Konocti Vista Casino Update on COVID

Best facilities to run tournaments out of on the lake. Why can’t they straighten out stupid management
by Dave Brabec
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2023 ABA TOC North
Replies: 1
Views: 494

Re: 2023 ABA TOC North

Sonoma can be fun. Smallies and Largemouth. 50 mph speed limit
by Dave Brabec
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: good size of Swimbait
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Re: good size of Swimbait

Caught more swimbait fish on a 6”Trashfish then all my other swimbaits combined. They have been eating it this summer. 8/0 beast. 17-20 lb florocarbon and let the line sink for a few minutes before starting a very slow retrieve.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound

Caught them in south Sierras when Trout fishing. What about the Russian River Tulle Perch. Native to Russian river and Clearlake.
by Dave Brabec
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Other Fishing Forums
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: Other Fishing Forums

Nothing wrong with BBC. Just follow rules. Nothing political.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Netting Etiquette.... the big question..
Replies: 5
Views: 672

Re: Netting Etiquette.... the big question..

In a pro am or tournament that draws co anglers you should discuss netting before you get a fish on.
I remember a tournament where Dee had a am bust off a 10 pounder stabbing at it. I learned from netting Stripers. Hold the net under water hold it still and they don’t spook. Swim them in.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: American Bass /New Jen TOC
Replies: 21
Views: 2535

Re: American Bass /New Jen TOC

There shouldn't be any off limits in any tournament fishing period give me a break a level playing field there no such thing. Show up catch fish it that simple. This crap you need practices days before a tournament is bogus. Stop whining with all the lake up in down calif two orgs plan there TOC on...
by Dave Brabec
Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WWN Help
Replies: 7
Views: 808

Re: WWN Help

Never scoop at a fish. Have the net out. Have net man hold net under water. Swim the fish into the net. Long as net isn’t moving the fish won’t rush. it’s way better than stabbing at a fish.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Re: BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend

Definitely not like the old days. Years ago you could catch fish anywhere. Definitely have to find them now. But once you do. You don’t have to move the boat for hours.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reputable Clear Lake guide
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Re: Reputable Clear Lake guide

Kinda last minute. Most local guides will be booked. Tons of new guys guiding on the lake. Most I’ve ever seen. Some licensed some not. Bob Myskey and Ross England have been doing it longer than any of the other guys. Call the shops if you can’t find anyone.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2546

Re: Swimbait questions

I’ll take a Trash Fish over a Huddleston any day. But I pretty much only fish Clearlake.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

Shits going up regardless what Governor is in there. It was Arnold that implemented the high fuel tax when he couldn’t balance the budget
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2546

Re: Swimbait questions

For me it’s more a low light thing Water is 82 here. Swimbait bite better than jig bite. But only for a couple hours
by Dave Brabec
Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2546

Re: Swimbait questions

Year round
by Dave Brabec
Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

As far as I know only 2 lakes that have 2 stroke restrictions in Ca. Tahoe and San Pablo. It’s coming though.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

You guys are dreaming if you think it’s going to stop. Hasn’t stopped in the 50 years I’ve been driving. Truck registration is something to bitch about. Boat registration is cheap.
by Dave Brabec
Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

Its been cheap for a lot of years .300% is 24 $ .big deal,
by Dave Brabec
Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nor Cal Striper Fishing Tips/Info
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: Nor Cal Striper Fishing Tips/Info

Most of the really big spring Stripers during the spawn are caught up river past Colusa . Stripers are in the delta year round. Fall / winter in the west delta can be great for big ones on topwater and ripbaits. Sherman Island area. All of SF bay can be good and bays up river . August can be good in...
by Dave Brabec
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Striper on a fly rod?
Replies: 3
Views: 902

Re: Striper on a fly rod?

Lots of guys fly fish for Stripers. 8-9 wt. Whistler fly. Fall is the best before heavy rain and water still clear. Used to do it on Franks
by Dave Brabec
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anyone seen this happen before?
Replies: 7
Views: 1980

Re: Has anyone seen this happen before?

There’s no reason to leave it plugged in Seen charging fires. When charged. Shut off everything. Stays charged
by Dave Brabec
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:57 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 22-11 to Lead the Delta | Toyota Series Pro Day 1 Results
Replies: 18
Views: 2709

Re: 22-11 to Lead the Delta | Toyota Series Pro Day 1 Results

Ken broke down and didn’t make weigh in
by Dave Brabec
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 7-foot alligator was found along the Sacramento River
Replies: 3
Views: 3267

Re: 7-foot alligator was found along the Sacramento River

There’s been a couple caught in delta over the years.
by Dave Brabec
Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CDFW Launches Immediate Efforts to Save Clear Lake Hitch
Replies: 5
Views: 1162

Re: CDFW Launches Immediate Efforts to Save Clear Lake Hitch

Remove Predators is a scary statement. Does that mean all the bass,catfish and pelicans.The catfish gorge on them What about Ospreys. I’ve seen them eat lots of Hitch
Drought and stream blockage has been biggest issues for Hitch spawn. Hitch and Bass have coexisted for 100 years.
by Dave Brabec
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I cant believe I am asking this question about Clear Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 1332

Re: I cant believe I am asking this question about Clear Lake

Generally 9-12 foot above Rumsey is flood stage. Creeks we’re still going strong yesterday. Possibly 5mph around homes coming
by Dave Brabec
Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake is Full!
Replies: 9
Views: 2949

Re: Clear lake is Full!

Some reason. County shut down Redbud ramp yesterday. Lake is looking good but temperatures haven’t come up. Most are struggling to get bit.
by Dave Brabec
Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Minn Kota charger issue
Replies: 1
Views: 578

Re: Minn Kota charger issue

Check for inline fuse on charger lead. But chargers do fail
by Dave Brabec
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What types of jigs
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

Re: What types of jigs

Really depends on where and when but most times I have a 1/2 oz jig on. Football in the rocks and arkie head in the weeds
by Dave Brabec
Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....
Replies: 12
Views: 2448

Re: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....

Just started snowing again about 7:30 am
by Dave Brabec
Sun Feb 26, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....
Replies: 12
Views: 2448

Re: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....

I haven’t been out. But I don’t consider a few tournament guys doing good as good fishing. 80 boats in last new jenn. 20 limits. And 20 blanks. Calling for rain/snow through first week in March Just need sunshine
by Dave Brabec
Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....
Replies: 12
Views: 2448

Re: If you’re going to Clearlake you better take a sweater .....

It’s been since 2011 since this much snow. Almost exactly the same amount
by Dave Brabec
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Livewell Repair needed++
Replies: 7
Views: 867

Re: Livewell Repair needed++

Most live well pumps have a replaceable cartridge. Very easy. Meter should find your electric problem
by Dave Brabec
Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake advice needed
Replies: 9
Views: 1594

Re: Clear lake advice needed

I’ve lived here 16 years. Never had a problem at any of the ramps. If I launch at redbud though I park over by the tackle shop. County park used to have some gas theft issues but county put up cameras. Ramp monitors are around on weekends