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- Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger boat PROBLEMS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1490
Re: Ranger boat PROBLEMS
Good luck getting ahold of Johnny Morris!! Unless I bought my Ford truck from my local Ford dealer, why should I get the best future service appointment consideration? Local dealer support is very important in our country - as it should be. You get to know those folks and they will go the extra mile...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Winter Bassin' Bullard’s Bar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1317
Re: Winter Bassin' Bullard’s Bar
I haven't fly fished for bass very much - mostly for trout and late spring river shad on the Yuba river. Fly fishing for bass can be really fun when the pre and post spawn shallow feed is on!! They will hit most light baits or large streamers that can be fished on larger flyrods! Since bass are fair...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5Lb SPOTTED BASS caught on Oroville! *Video*
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1062
Re: 5Lb SPOTTED BASS caught on Oroville! *Video*
Surely you caught the biggest spot in the lake!! THAT is a special fish! Congrats!!
Larry Hemphill
Larry Hemphill
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Report Camanche This Week Dec 5
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1589
Great sunset photo too!
Sunset or sunrise? Great photo either way!
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:22 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Report Camanche This Week Dec 5
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1589
Great photo!
Great photo! The 4 bass fill the photo, with the bellies in plain view!
That's what you want in a 4 bass photo - full view of the bass from top to bottom!!
When taking a multi-bass photo, one needs to hold the bass in full vertical view - top to bottom of the belly.
You guys looked ok too!!
That's what you want in a 4 bass photo - full view of the bass from top to bottom!!
When taking a multi-bass photo, one needs to hold the bass in full vertical view - top to bottom of the belly.
You guys looked ok too!!
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New IGFA Largemouth Record Approved
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1312
Depends on where and when a record is caught
I netted a world record spotted bass two springs ago at Bullards Bar. It was the potential world record for that species caught by a female angler. I was taking Clara Ricabal to Bullard Bar for her first visit to that beautiful lake! We only fished for about 3 hours on a warm afternoon. I got broke ...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: 2 for 20lbs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2645
One more thing
Forgot to mention - great photo of the two monsters and you. Perfect!! All 20 lbs in perfect view!!!
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:46 pm
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: 2 for 20lbs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2645
Re: 2 for 20lbs
That is a major accomplishment - especially back to back!! That experience could be the high point of your total fishing career! I always ask this question - were you just going "down the bank" or was this a special area that you were targeting trophies - like an offshore rockpile for exam...
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Late Night Visitor & Clear Lake Follow Up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1335
Re: Late Night Visitor & Clear Lake Follow Up
Sure glad I don't night fish in the areas you do! Dangerous out there!!!
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California's extreme drought conditions causes a 5-mph speed limit for boaters
- Replies: 3
- Views: 933
Be VERY careful!!
I used to fish and guide on Folsom for many years before the traffic from Yuba City became too much. I love the lake, but also respect the structure very much. I know the floating buoys are very good, but be very careful anyway!! At this level - and lower - rockpiles are found where you least expect...
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar
- Replies: 2
- Views: 694
Re: Bullards Bar
The fall will be a good time for you to check out the structure all over the lake. You might take some photos because a lot of the lake looks the same - very FISHY!! Keep your eye on your meter because there are lots of shallow flats in places you might not expect them. Most of the quality spotted b...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Bass And Crappie Advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1165
Re: Clearlake Bass And Crappie Advice
Good luck finding those "trout!"
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Congrats on 2nd place - yes, that's good too!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 480
Congrats on 2nd place - yes, that's good too!!
I don't usually comment on tournament results, but was very happy to see Duke and Brandon do very well on the recent Clear Lake tournament. They were great guys and fun to be with! I guiding them once or twice about 10+ years ago - I think on Clear Lake, or maybe Berryessa - can't remember. Obviousl...
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bluegills of lake tahoe (video)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1424
Bass? You bet!
I couldn't believe my eyes after seeing several nice 2 or 3 lb bass under a bridge, seeing a 6 or 7 pounder on the edge of the bridge shadow. NEVER have I ever wanted, so bad, a fishing rod in my hands!!!
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New PB from Camanche
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1697
Re: New PB from Camanche
Nice bass - congrats!! A jig with Yamamoto grub trailer is truly a "year-round" bait! Trophy bass just can't pass up a properly fished jig - even in the summer!!
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake night time speed limit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1841
Good Post!!
Very good points made in your post! The one thing about fishing a large, open body of water, is that the main lake swells can be very scary! If you are fishing the Berryessa narrows at night in sudden heavy wind, the swells will be manageable for most boats. One can have serious problems if a heavy ...
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear lake night time speed limit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1841
Re: Clear lake night time speed limit
That is - or was - the rule at Lake Oroville.
There wouldn't be many night tournaments with that rule.
You could fish the launch cove!
They just put in lighted buoys at Berryessa in the narrows. What great news if you are night fishing dark of the moon!!!
There wouldn't be many night tournaments with that rule.
You could fish the launch cove!
They just put in lighted buoys at Berryessa in the narrows. What great news if you are night fishing dark of the moon!!!
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Manny Frias Joins The Double Digit Club With A Clear Lake Biggie!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1741
Re: Manny Frias Joins The Double Digit Club With A Clear Lake Biggie!
I thought one only caught dinks at night. Something must have changed at Clear Lake! Congrats!!
Finally - a perfect photo!
Ash is right - that is the fish of a lifetime since it was from Oroville. A fish that size is rare indeed! I wanted to say how wonderful to have a perfect photo of a perfect bass Markings, color, fins, photo in general was great. Perfect amount of background scenery while making the bass and the ang...
- Mon May 11, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Rather Large Fish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2622
Re: Rather Large Clear Lake Fish
Not Again!!! We need a special lake closure for you - LOL!!! Congrats! And I knew you when!!
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: RIP Bob Higgins
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2206
Re: RIP Bob Higgins
I couldn't agree more with bsapp's post. Bob was a big help to me with up-to-date info before a guide trip to Clear Lake! Of course, he would expect me to bring in clients after day trips to buy stuff "they should have used" - LOL My clients would just marvel at his shop - so much stuff in...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:10 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Social Distancing... NOT
- Replies: 74
- Views: 5414
Hard to compare this virus with 9-11
Hard to compare this virus with 9-11. The attack on the trade center buildings was an act of war, planned by humans, in full view of everyone who watched the videos after. We could see the enemy - giant airplanes.
Can't see the virus, and, it is a much slower process. Travels unseen.
Can't see the virus, and, it is a much slower process. Travels unseen.
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Jig lovers
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3479
I always told Gary D. that jigs were good!
As I got to know Gary Dobyns after moving to Yuba City, I was able to admire his tournament success as I was gaining success as a guide during the 80's. I eventually talked him into team teaching with me at my huge Sacramento and Yuba City bass classes. I told him that we were the perfect pair to co...
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Once again they killed it
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1379
Proud of you photo too!!
I am proud of you both for the nice bass you landed! I am even more proud that you know how to hold a big bass for a photo!! Holding it left to right (horizontal) and supporting the bass with both hands is perfect! No lip holds for BIG bass if you are going to release them. Too much stress on their ...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1105
Re: My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
You mean here?? Then everyone would post a bigger bass photo - LOL!!!
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Lake Closures March 29 Including Melones
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2860
Sorry - I forget the restroom problem.
Not sure if the floating restrooms would be open.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: More Lake Closures March 29 Including Melones
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2860
Liability!
What is the problem if one drove their own boat, alone in the vehicle, paid their fee to the "orange ranger deposit station or other collection box, launched, fished, took out, and drove home. Probably only seeing a few, cold, bass fishermen from a distance. One can just shout to another angler...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1105
My Time At Home? Can't fish - look at photos!!
I was reading my latest issue of Bassmaste (Mar 2020) and as always, went to the photo pages first. And again, a smile came to my face as I looked at the photos comparing the "in your face" 11-8 (#1) from Jason, to the "distant" 10-10 (#9) from Zach. Those bass are only 14 oz apa...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update lake now closed March 26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1453
Sorry - it is 2 am!
My second post should have gone with the previous one!!
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:00 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Update lake now closed March 26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1453
New world!!
Remember - this is now the "modern world!" The new modern word - certainly in this state - is "lawsuit!" Many regulations are very strict now in public areas. Much more than in the past. Why? Farmers and other pond or small lake owners would sometimes let folks in on their proper...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Yamamoto Bait ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1412
Ditto for Dobyns!!
That was a great bait on big bass lakes like Clear Lake and Amador. Large bass feed on BULK1 They like bigger meals such as a trout, if available. One of the best night baits I have ever used for trophy bass. If you are fishing low light conditions or at night, you need a large bait to attract their...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar warning
- Replies: 0
- Views: 876
Bullards Bar warning
I have made this caution before about Bullards Bar and very cold weather. If you are going Monday or Tuesday early morning, take both ramp approaches slowly, especially Dark Day. if you lose traction with your bass boat behind you on possible slick ice, it's a long way down. Take it slow. Remember i...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 801
Should back off
If the colder weather does arrive (heavy snow in the Sierra today), they probably will back off the shore. They usually do during an early spring cold front.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 801
Similiar experience at Collins Lake
After I re-read my post, I remembered a similar situation at Collins Lake - but in late February. Again - east shore where surface temp in mid-Feb went from 50 to 57 by late afternoon. A 9 lb largemouth was looking for a quick bite and my red craw crankbait was the meal she was looking for. I believ...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp far west
- Replies: 5
- Views: 801
Re: Camp far west
I was never a big fan of the lake but have fished it many times in years past I always found that the east side (afternoon sun) of the upper north/south arms would attract lots of early season bass Needs the afternoon sun rays I remember a great sunny, warm afternoon in early March with early water ...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger or Nitro
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2319
Re: Ranger or Nitro
I would have to agree with Dave. I know - I have sold many Rangers as they wanted me to upgrade often. When I was guiding, folks were besides themselves to finally ride in a "Ranger!" Once a great name - always a great name - and that is important!! Just a thought - when I put my last Rang...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15 Pounder New Lake Record Pending
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1813
Sorry!
That photo didn't need a comment from me. It was a great photo. As I said, sometimes too much nice background can take away from the amazement and appreciation of a true fish of a lifetime. I want to count the scales of the fish. I hope not!!
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15 Pounder New Lake Record Pending
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1813
Suggestion
Just a suggestion on a photo like that. The subjects are the FISH and the ANGLER, not the background. The background was very nice and adds to the photo, but the background is not the reason for the photo. Get that angler smile closer. And hold the belly (of the bass!) out a bit. One wants to apprec...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Pardee
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1425
Largemouth!
Haven't kept up with Pardee in the last 2 years, but remember, there are some big largemouth in there as well.
My biggest largemouth there about 7-8 years ago was a bit over 9 lbs
My biggest largemouth there about 7-8 years ago was a bit over 9 lbs
- Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:33 am
- Forum: Political
- Topic: The Feds are coming to northern ca.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2081
Back to draining Anderson
If I still lived in San Jose (moved to Yuba City in the late "70's). I guess I would have feelings about draining Anderson. I always preferred fishing Coyote and Chesbro (forgot how to spell it!) Big bass in those days!! Always sad that Coyote peaked for big bass (up to 15 lbs I heard) after I ...
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 11:49 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar or Clear Lake
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1576
Pat is right
If we have the wind predicted for Sun-Mon, Bullards can be difficult to fish.
Coves are more open at Bullards and not many fish there yet.
It is basically an open water lake and getting out of the wind can be difficult.
I know - many years experience being blown around!!!
Coves are more open at Bullards and not many fish there yet.
It is basically an open water lake and getting out of the wind can be difficult.
I know - many years experience being blown around!!!
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Winter Bass Fishing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1545
Winter Bass Fishing
I know I have said this before on the forum, but thot I would post a reminder since the recent reports have indicated very slow fishing. Remember: The sun may feel a bit warm on your back in the Jan months It is however doing nothing to warm the water. The sun's rays are too horizontal to penetrate ...
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tweener PB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1532
Gorgeous Bass!!!
I liked your bottom photo. In my opinion, and that of many others, a huge bass like that needs the support of both hands, meaning a left to right photo. Just remember to hold the belly out a bit toward the camera. You want to see the "whole" girth of a monster like that!! I have been told ...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: American White Pelicans on Clear Lake, California VIDEO
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1171
Scary at night!
When I used to do a lot of winter night fishing at Clear Lake, those birds looked HUGE in the front running light! If you didn't go too fast, they would move very quickly out of the way. Never sure if they were asleep or awake, but they always got out of the way in time. Sometimes they would leave a...
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:47 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Pleasure cove cabins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 964
Re: Pleasure cove cabins
I gave a seminar this spring to a group of out-of-state anglers who were going to fish for a few days. I had never been up to the Markley Cove cabins, where they were staying. I thought they were pretty nice!
Larry Hemphill
Larry Hemphill
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: McClure Rip Off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1301
Good Memories
I fished my first ever tournament at McClure with the San Jose bass club, many years ago. I've only been on the lake twice, but I just loved it for some reason. Probably amazing structure areas. I love all the foothill lakes in that area - fished them a lot in my San Jose years. Amador and Pardee ar...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2444
And another comment.......
Not sure I would get in the boat with that character....LOL!!!
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2444
Re: Clear Lake Fishing Report 10/31/19
I agree - your reports are excellent and seem to be honest! Giving readers choices of baits to use at different depths are very helpful. Keep up the good work!!
Larry Hemphill
Larry Hemphill
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:33 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 21.92lbs Dominates Pasote & Berryessa Bass Tournaments
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1037
Re: 21.92lbs Dominates Pasote & Berryessa Bass Tournaments
Nice to see both anglers hold their big bass with both hands. They will thank you for that (somehow!)
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tow Vehicle: Diesel Vs. Regular Gas
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2392
Re: Tow Vehicle: Diesel Vs. Regular Gas
I just have to agree about the Ford 150. Never thot a "6" could tow like that and be so quiet (for a truck). When one has neighbors a few feet away - sleeping - and my truck starts or backs in the boat - you want to put a blanket over the hood - or something. We usually don't leave our hom...
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