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- Sat Sep 14, 2024 6:46 am
- Forum: Political
- Topic: Could the America become California?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 981
Re: Could the America become California?
that's just one topic...to make a point. I know you're probably a "single point" type of person, and I respect that. however, I am not sure that the added launch fees that may exist in some places to get an $80,000 boat into the water is the hill I am willing to die on. if I know WRB, he m...
- Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: Political
- Topic: Could the America become California?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 981
Re: Could the America become California?
California Infects America? hahah.. as a Chinese person, I can still go to places in this country where people have called me Chink. hahah.. one restaurant they gave all my buds menus and didnt even give me one. its part of the reason I quit big game hunting. all the good animals are in the boondock...
- Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake outdoors A+
- Replies: 1
- Views: 537
Re: Clear Lake outdoors A+
great shop.
always willing to give fishing tips.
always willing to give fishing tips.
- Fri Jul 26, 2024 5:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake water conditions?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 694
Re: Clear Lake water conditions?
mid lake was okay. the green stuff would build up on my reel after hours of fishing, but other than that...not bad.
- Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: CA lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1309
Re: CA lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing
how?jiggin4bass wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2024 8:10 pm You can bet your arse Trump will when he reelected again in 2024
and how does this jive with h...nevermind.
- Sat Jun 22, 2024 7:44 am
- Forum: Kayak Classifieds
- Topic: Native Titan 10.5 with motorguide xi3 spotlock
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3527
Re: Native Titan 10.5 with motorguide xi3 spotlock
knowing where we would need to pick it up would be helpful.
any pics?
any pics?
- Sat Jun 22, 2024 7:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: you all seeing inventory shortages at tackle shops?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 485
you all seeing inventory shortages at tackle shops?
I am unclear on what is happening at my local Cotati fishing store. they could move the entire store into a building 75% smaller and it would work. the shelves are bare. (they do keep me happy in Senko #925) thankfully, I work in Fairfield CA, and there is a a competitor there with a healthier vibe ...
- Fri May 24, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: Rods & Reels
- Topic: FS: G. Loomis SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1713
Re: FS: G. Loomis GLX 895C & 853C JWR Casting Rods New
that second 7-1 rod. is a bottom contact rod? jigs and stuff right?
- Sun May 19, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: Kayak Classifieds
- Topic: 2023 hobie PA 14 360 drive
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1052
Re: 2023 hobie PA 14 360 drive
Wow. Sick deal!
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:46 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: looks like the Garmin 73SV is being replaced by 73SV-pro
- Replies: 1
- Views: 523
looks like the Garmin 73SV is being replaced by 73SV-pro
my timing is always off. my crappy fish finder broke on my kayak and I am hoping to buy a new one. I homed in on the 73sv. seems to check all the boxes and comes with lake-maps. it is no longer available. I can find plenty of 74sv units combos for $600. add the map package for an additional $150. le...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: bass are on beds on the Delta
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2843
bass are on beds on the Delta
we found clear shallow waters. 7-8 foot visibility.
we found bedded fish. some even cooperated. all of it was fun. heads up.
we found bedded fish. some even cooperated. all of it was fun. heads up.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1050
Re: what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?
thank you Dave!
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1050
what are the bass doing at Clearlake right now?
please help. I don't have a fish finder at the moment on my kayak. think they are shallow yet? thinking about launching at Rodmans to suss it out. I "think" fish are staging in the flat outside of Rodmans. but I am a rookie and usually full of S. :D any rough help as to predicted fish dept...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: Wife is out of the country. HALL PASS!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 653
Wife is out of the country. HALL PASS!
My fish finder broke. I’m ordering a new one tomorrow. I was a savage and had to use my paddle to probe for depths. Nevertheless, I found them. I got five, for just about a 20lb bag. I got 10 days to fish a lot! Miss you honey!
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: how do we define the CA Delta regions.?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1031
how do we define the CA Delta regions.?
I hear terms thrown around. Central Delta, North Delta, South Delta. the "river". is there a map the kinda defines the borders of each area? Frank's Tract is Central? and River: Sacramento River? San J River? I'm typically a Clearlake guy, and the Delta is relatively new for me. I am going...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rough week. Decided to hit the Delta tomorrow
- Replies: 0
- Views: 598
Rough week. Decided to hit the Delta tomorrow
My Kayak cracked and a new warranty hull is on the way. I’m gonna tape the cracks and try the Delta. (Tiny cracks) Like always I throw up a map. I live in Santa Rosa, so any Delta launch is a journey. Tomorrow is good weather, decent tides. Being do early in the season I’m gonna fish some deadend sl...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:36 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: question about boat launches at Tournaments.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1264
question about boat launches at Tournaments.
I fish out of a kayak, but I have a friend with a BassBoat. I often asks him why we don't do a fun tournament together. maybe a windy-wednesday thing. his answer kinda shocks me. he hates and is NOT good at backing up his boat trailer. he actually never does, since he parks/stores his boat at a Delt...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1888
Re: Clear lake question
they do this why? for erosion control?
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:37 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: THREE 13+ lb largemouth bass in One Day
- Replies: 3
- Views: 866
Re: THREE 13+ lb largemouth bass in One Day
Agreed. Bare minimum, maybe buy some bass from Texas? Haha.
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: G-Ratt at ISE SAC
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1083
Re: G-Ratt at ISE SAC
I saw him Thursday. we bought a bunch of his thin swimbaits. dude was quite the pitchman!!
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:08 am
- Forum: Stripers
- Topic: Had a good day on the River
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3621
Re: Had a good day on the River
when people say, "the river". what exactly do they mean.
the Sacramento River, San Juaquin?.,,..
the Sacramento River, San Juaquin?.,,..
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:10 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Same guys tried Fairfield now PHOTOS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1993
Re: Same guys tried Fairfield now PHOTOS
Sucks. That’s my store.
How was he not successful? The shop guys stopped him?
Shoplifting has been happening forever. Brazen stuff. I saw this as a kid at my parents store. In Texas.
I didn’t blame the Texas governor at the time.
How was he not successful? The shop guys stopped him?
Shoplifting has been happening forever. Brazen stuff. I saw this as a kid at my parents store. In Texas.
I didn’t blame the Texas governor at the time.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camanche Reservoir
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1389
Re: Camanche Reservoir
I'm impressed with how the Mussels actually hasn't full on invaded our lakes. I keep my kayak spotless and dry. in between trips I run a small fan inside the hull to really dry it out. the moving air helps. I have been inspected many many times, and having a clean boat really abbreviates the experie...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: Successfully registered my Kayak at the DMV.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 819
Successfully registered my Kayak at the DMV.
there really is just a couple "rules of engagement" Be Prepared and honest. Be polite and patient. I read a bunch of online horror stories. trust me when I say, my hands were sweaty walking into the DMV. my good friend paid $400 to register his Hobie ProAngler. he had to go back and forth ...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1885
Re: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS
the Rocklin photos store was hit? huh?
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: found some surprisingly good braid scissors today.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 514
Re: found some surprisingly good braid scissors today.
Norpro My Favorite Scissors. <---that's the name of the scissors on Amazon.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: found some surprisingly good braid scissors today.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 514
found some surprisingly good braid scissors today.
doing some grocery shopping, I noticed a box of small scissors in a box. they were $6. I grabbed a pair, noting the serrated blade. "hmmm...could cut braid!" I got home and tied an Alberto knot. the scissors are so dang sharp!! my Cuda's are sharp, but not like these. 100% slack line braid...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NexGen lithium
- Replies: 4
- Views: 737
Re: NexGen lithium
that "other" thread compelled me to go with one of the more vibrant heavy hitter battery companies. for a hundred bucks more, it seemed like it was worth saving me the grief. I think grief is priceless (in a bad way).
no thanks.
good luck OP. hope you get it settled.
no thanks.
good luck OP. hope you get it settled.
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:28 am
- Forum: Rods & Reels
- Topic: Shimano DC’s
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1059
Re: Shimano DC’s
is that a Bantam 22?
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ok, what boat to buy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3486
Re: Ok, what boat to buy
congrats to retirement!! and further congratulations for retiring WELL, and marrying AWESOME.
well done!! I'm trying to retire well enough to buy a sprinter van...the math isn't jiving all that well. haha.
well done!! I'm trying to retire well enough to buy a sprinter van...the math isn't jiving all that well. haha.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: Newport Vessels and/or Torqueedo users. A question.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 508
Newport Vessels and/or Torqueedo users. A question.
How do you all manage the pull lines during storage and moving the kayak? You unhook caribiners from the motor, pull motor off, set it in the truck…. What do you do with the pull cords? Roll it all up and do what with it? It’s running thru those fixed eyelets so they are not coming off the kayak rig...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shimano Reel Service Experience
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1624
Re: Shimano Reel Service Experience
I have had great warranty service from Shimano. but for regular maintenance, I use others. I've used REEX-X but he told me he was retiring, so I figured I may as well find another dude. I went with DVT. what I got back was magic. I wanted to run inside the house to toast some bread, because what I h...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:16 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: State Releases Delta Report
- Replies: 3
- Views: 582
Re: State Releases Delta Report
The water is going south as that's where the votes are. Very little that we can do about it. He can care less what we think or the impact it will have on the Delta. Just another lousy politician and I'm speaking of the Governor if you didn't get my drift. So much for all his environmental BS talk. ...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: A legend from the Japanese Yamamoto lineup
- Replies: 1
- Views: 614
Re: A legend from the Japanese Yamamoto lineup
I'm gonna try these. I have it in my mind that this will make a great punch bait. it would slip thru the mat easy enough.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: did the Owner 3/0 Haymaker fall off the planet?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 582
Re: did the Owner 3/0 Haymaker fall off the planet?
opps. should have put this in the Terminal Tackle forum. sorry.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: did the Owner 3/0 Haymaker fall off the planet?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 582
did the Owner 3/0 Haymaker fall off the planet?
they have been out of stock for a very long time. anyone find any?
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Bass fishing wall art
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
Re: Bass fishing wall art
ball park. what does an acrylic go for?
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:08 am
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: Monster Smallmouth Crush HARD BITE Turns On!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3614
Re: Monster Smallmouth Crush HARD BITE Turns On!
that second pic is awesome.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:07 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: Team "Live Scope Sucks" wins Yak-a-Bass team event at Camanche Lake
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1474
Re: Team "Live Scope Sucks" wins Yak-a-Bass team event at Camanche Lake
congrats.
Commanche is the one lake that tried to kill me when I mis-read the weather report. hahah..I still haven't gone back.
Commanche is the one lake that tried to kill me when I mis-read the weather report. hahah..I still haven't gone back.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:19 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: since winter fishing has slowed down my frequency...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 309
since winter fishing has slowed down my frequency...
..I am trying something new. JOGGING!! I'm not getting any younger. hell, I would be happy with a slow down, or a stop..but nope. older. i went fishing in Brazil recently. long days, in brutal heat and humidity. and the working a peacock bass lure is like CROSSFIT. there was more than one time, I th...
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: the SECRET lake.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 615
the SECRET lake.
I know I am kidding myself about Secret lakes. there are no secrets in fishing. not bass fishing. but having a kayak helps. there are no-boat lakes that are awesome, and there are lake that are an absolute hell to get to. kayaks are again awesome.. I fish solo quite often. the reasoning is 100% beca...
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: figure I'll introduce myself.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1033
Re: figure I'll introduce myself.
@WB Staff, thanks for letting me in.
it was touch and go there for awhile. hahah.
it was touch and go there for awhile. hahah.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Clear Lake Nov 23
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1155
Re: Fishing Clear Lake Nov 23
great info!!! well put together..thanks.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
- Topic: figure I'll introduce myself.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1033
figure I'll introduce myself.
sorry for the ridiculous username. I crushed under the pressure of coming up with one..and here we are. I fish mostly the Delta and Clearlake..and a secret lake. 100% Kayak fisherman. about a 3 year rookie, with the pandemic as my main motivator to give it a try. I quickly addicted to the tug of the...
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