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by 5/0
Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old school jig presentation
Replies: 14
Views: 2941

Re: Old school jig presentation

I use Gamakatsu 114 and 604 5/0, prefer 114 because it’s a forge lighter wire hook,

Tom,
I’ve seen the Dobyns 604, but confused on the reference to the 114. Did you mean the GYCB 44-05?

Joe
by 5/0
Fri May 01, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sunglasses what color lenses for the delta?
Replies: 7
Views: 2068

Re: Sunglasses what color lenses for the delta?

I use the Wiley X (prescription) Mirror Blue with a copper lense, polarized. These are also my daily wear glasses so i needed something a little more flexible in terms of neutral colors. I like the copper as i get better light penetration then with grey and it doesnt overwhelm me like amber can. Be...
by 5/0
Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Re: Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Thank you for the information!
by 5/0
Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Re: Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Took a walk around Rainbow this morning to check it out for the first time, didn’t fish. Saw that there were a lot of flooded bushes and trees. Thought that targeting these would be a good bet. Is it worth trying out deeper with a reaction lure also? I did speak to a guy who was fishing for carp, he...
by 5/0
Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Re: Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Thanks for the responses! Was checking out the EBRP site and noticed lead could be a problem. But they stated it as lead sinkers such as d/s, bullet, egg, etc. Does this lead restriction apply to SB, underspins, jig heads and the like? I do have tungsten and steel bullet weights, but all my D/S, jig...
by 5/0
Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Re: Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Shinn and the middle pond on the other side of the BART tracks are not part of Quarry, but do hold bass.

Thank you! So you can fish these ponds. I’ll take a trip down there next week to walk around and check it out!
by 5/0
Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Re: Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Thank you! Was hoping a couple of the others were open to fishing, Shinn Pond for example.
Is it usually crowded? What are the best days and times to be there?
by 5/0
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quarry Lakes-Fremont
Replies: 11
Views: 3137

Quarry Lakes-Fremont

Don't know if anyone here can help with this, but I'll give it a shot. I've been searching for small lakes and ponds in the East Bay to bass fish from the bank that are within reasonable driving distance and that are small enough to walk to several fishing spots. I know of Chabot and Shadow Cliffs, ...
by 5/0
Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones-What’s Working Now
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: New Melones-What’s Working Now

Fished the lower Angle creek arm near the Glory Hole ramp on 8/28. Got on the water at 9 AM, already pretty toasty! Fishing was slow, caught 12 bass, all <2#. Graphed a lot of fish in the 15-20 foot range, but no takers. The fish we did catch were relating to flooded brush or trees near the bank usi...
by 5/0
Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones-What’s Working Now
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: New Melones-What’s Working Now

Thanks again. Appreciate your help!
by 5/0
Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones-What’s Working Now
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: New Melones-What’s Working Now

Thank you!
by 5/0
Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones-What’s Working Now
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

New Melones-What’s Working Now

I haven’t been out fishing in years and have a chance to fun fish here next week!
Would like some ideas on baits and colors. I will probably take 4-5 rods spinning and casting.
Would appreciate any info.

Thanks....Joe
by 5/0
Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Iovino Worms?

Thanks Tom! One of those left over bags was Smallmouth Killer. It had one worm left in it so that leads me to believe it worked well!
by 5/0
Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted
Replies: 7
Views: 2187

Re: Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted

Thank you all for the help! It'll save me a lot of space.
by 5/0
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted
Replies: 7
Views: 2187

Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted

I have a selection of Arkie skirted jigs. Do I need to have a selection of these heads without skirts? I'm trying to reorganized my tackle bag to make room for things I haven't fished in the past like underspins and swim baits. I'm planning to keep plain football heads in sizes 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 for...
by 5/0
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Iovino Worms?

Thanks Spinnerbait! No, I wouldn't want you to reveal the pattern, but if you could reveal a couple of other color options it would be appreciated. I have looked at both the Iovino and TW websites and to me it looks like the colors have changed a bit. In the past the baits were more translucent, the...
by 5/0
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Iovino Worms?

Thank you! One of the packs was the S-20. Looking online the newer version has more orange than brown. I had the 6" spade. Since they are now 25 packs, would the spade and ST in 2-3 different colors work well? I remember using the 4" Roboworm sculpin on a D/S and having success with it. Th...
by 5/0
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Iovino Worms?

I found a couple of used bags of these worms in my garage that I bought 10+ years ago. They were 10 count. Now I see that the minimum is 25. That is a little steep if you wanted to get 2-3 options. Are these worms used much today, or have other companys like Roboworm become a better option? Thanks.....
by 5/0
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VMC Spinshot vs. Gamakatsu Swivel Shot
Replies: 2
Views: 704

Re: VMC Spinshot vs. Gamakatsu Swivel Shot

Thank you! I'll look into them.
by 5/0
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VMC Spinshot vs. Gamakatsu Swivel Shot
Replies: 2
Views: 704

VMC Spinshot vs. Gamakatsu Swivel Shot

I've looked at both, but never used either one. I like the idea of the swivel on the Gamakatsu, but not the clip for the sinker leader, nor the cost. The VMC requires another knot, but you would lose only the sinker in hangups. Does the VMC work well enough without the swivel?

Thanks....Joe
by 5/0
Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?

Hoping for some advise on the hook size and shank length on these plain jig heads, footballs too. I have mostly Gamakatsu and Owners in these types. Why the difference in hook size and shank length in jigs of the same weight? A round head 1/4 oz. Gammy has a 2/0 hook, the Owner 1/4 oz. a 3/0 hook, a...
by 5/0
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Culprit Worms?
Replies: 5
Views: 1752

Re: Culprit Worms?

Thanks everyone, will try them.
by 5/0
Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Culprit Worms?
Replies: 5
Views: 1752

Culprit Worms?

Was thinking of trying Culprit Worms. Do any of you out there use these worms? I would be fishing the foothill reservoirs, Clear Lake, or the Delta.If so, any information on type and colors would be appreciated!

Thanks
by 5/0
Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Superbowl Fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 1650

Re: Superbowl Fishing

Not exactly on topic, but I had to post. Several years ago a buddy and I went up hog hunting on SB weekend, thought if we came home on SB Sunday the traffic would be nil. It was, but I got a speeding ticket on the way home. As the lights were flashing I turned to my friend and and said "maybe I...
by 5/0
Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Backseat Tackle Bag-Organization
Replies: 2
Views: 918

Backseat Tackle Bag-Organization

I've been away from bass fishing for quite some time and now that I'm retired I'm going to get back into it. I've posted some questions regarding this recently. I'm hoping for some help on tackle bag organization for a back seater. I went through all my stuff and organized it in my garage. Now, what...
by 5/0
Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roboworm T-Rig?
Replies: 4
Views: 2016

Re: Roboworm T-Rig?

Thank you!
by 5/0
Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roboworm T-Rig?
Replies: 4
Views: 2016

Roboworm T-Rig?

All my selection of Roboworms are the smaller 4" worms. I like the wide variety in color selection with Roboworm, but they are known more as a finesse worm. Can the larger 6" Fat Worm and 7" ST be used successfully on a T-Rig, say as an alternative to the Zoom paddle tail. Thanks in a...
by 5/0
Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an all around fishing line.
Replies: 22
Views: 7719

Re: Looking for an all around fishing line.

Thanks everyone! I'm gonna try braid w/ flour leader on my spinning outfits for DS, Shakey, and small jigs.
Braid on bait casters w/flouro leader for T-Rigs, jigs. For SB and cranks will go with mono or flouro.

Thanks again!
by 5/0
Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an all around fishing line.
Replies: 22
Views: 7719

Re: Looking for an all around fishing line.

Thank you! So I just match my braid and flouro/mono pound test equivalents? If fishing 50# braid, my leader would be 12# flouro/mono on a bait caster.
by 5/0
Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an all around fishing line.
Replies: 22
Views: 7719

Re: Looking for an all around fishing line.

Thanks for the responses! I never used braid, even when I was fishing long ago. Don't know why, I guess because it was pricey and I didn't understand it's uses. Also, the test differences confused me. I know that sounds dumb, but I guess I was line challenged! Do you match the diameters of the lines...
by 5/0
Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an all around fishing line.
Replies: 22
Views: 7719

Looking for an all around fishing line.

Hi, I've been away from bass fishing for quite some time due to work, but since I've retired recently I want to get back into it. Almost all of the line I had was pretty deteriorated so I had to trash it. For now I'm looking for a single line that I can use for all setups, at least until I can reacq...