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by Cmarkfish
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: EDDIE FLETCHER
Replies: 6
Views: 1819

Re: EDDIE FLETCHER

I had just heard the news Eddie "Hitman" Flectcher was the coolest bass fisherman I had ever met. He will be missed with his cool smile and a laugh that would brighten your day. Hope you don't hog all the good spots in heaven. Travel well and God Bless you Eddie from Mark Chief Torrez
by Cmarkfish
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where and who started swimbait fishing?
Replies: 15
Views: 5696

Re: Where and who started swimbait fishing?

Yup Jim Manson was the man. Then the baits started to come out and were made from plastics to broom handles. The names were even better, Worm Kings, AC Plug, Hawg Buster, TNT Lures, Dominator, Terminator, Bite ME lures, Original Optimum's, Wooden Castaic, Z-Plug, Gee Plug lol the list goes on and on...
by Cmarkfish
Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What makes someone pay $200-$300+ for a bait!
Replies: 16
Views: 4569

Re: What makes someone pay $200-$300+ for a bait!

Hello all, I think from the Movie: Waterboy says it best. Jerry Reed said," My daddy says what's better than a crawfish dinner?, answer: Two crawfish dinners! I been buying swimbaits since the 80's, when we thought 50 bucks was a lot. lol You can never have to many swimbaits. But no matter what...
by Cmarkfish
Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Pyramid Lake 4.04 Smallmouth
Replies: 0
Views: 1500

Pyramid Lake 4.04 Smallmouth

Caught on 11/30/13 and one hell of a fight. Tight Lines Chief
Pyramid Lake 4.04 Smallmouth
Pyramid Lake 4.04 Smallmouth
by Cmarkfish
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone know the Smallie record for Pyramid Lake?
Replies: 4
Views: 1288

Does anyone know the Smallie record for Pyramid Lake?

Hello Everyone, Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Does anyone know the Pyramid Lake record for a big smallmouth? or who to contact to find out. We had a recent B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Tournament and I caught a 4.04 Smallie on 11/30/13. Thanks for any info you may have. Mark Chief Torrez pyra...
by Cmarkfish
Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CHIEF Needs a Pro to Fish the US OPEN
Replies: 1
Views: 567

CHIEF Needs a Pro to Fish the US OPEN

Hello everyone I am looking for a Pro to sign up with so I can fish the US OPEN as a AAA. So if you are going to the US OPEN and don't have a AAA to sign on with you.If you know someone who is going as a pro, please give my name a mention. Please give me a call or leave a message. Thank You, Mark Ch...
by Cmarkfish
Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Harvey Kunkel - A life remembered
Replies: 1
Views: 604

Re: Harvey Kunkel - A life remembered

Looks Great thank you
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament angler Harvey Kunkel Has Passed Away.
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Tournament angler Harvey Kunkel Has Passed Away.

For those who knew him Harvey passed away Sunday morning as he was getting ready to go fishing. His daughter had told me that they found him by his boat and they did everything they could to bring him back.Harvey had fish all of the SO Cal team tournaments:ABA, Anglers Choice, WON Bass, B.A.S.S Fede...
by Cmarkfish
Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jim Reyes services?
Replies: 3
Views: 889

Re: Jim Reyes services?

I looked in the Ventura County Star and did not see or find anything yet? 07/25/11 at 4:00pm
by Cmarkfish
Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jim Reyes Passes - events update
Replies: 27
Views: 3765

Re: Jim Reyes Passes - events update

I got home from the US OPEN and had a few of the guys from the Club called me to let me know about Jim. I had met Jim when I joined the Ventura County Bass Club back in 1995. He was great about helping me out in my early years and later on he like to hear what I was up too in the bass fishing world....
by Cmarkfish
Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chief Gets a 9 on the Double Diamond at Casitas
Replies: 0
Views: 736

Chief Gets a 9 on the Double Diamond at Casitas

Got this 9 at Lake Casitas on a 5in Double Diamond Swimbait By Optimum Bait Co.
tight lines to all
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbaits on Top???
Replies: 43
Views: 14131

Re: Swimbaits on Top???

another thing I like the snaps for is the extra freedom it gives the bait! On baits like the Triple Trout and the Orso baits...the snap allows the bait to do a 180 in the water more freely and better. trust me...when that bait flips around like that...hang on for your life...they will destroy it!!!...
by Cmarkfish
Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbaits on Top???
Replies: 43
Views: 14131

Re: Swimbaits on Top???

What size plunker? wood or plastic? rattles? and were are you throwing it? mark chief torrez
by Cmarkfish
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbaits on Top???
Replies: 43
Views: 14131

Re: Swimbaits on Top???

Deps swim baits, Optimum SOP's in 8in, Castaic 12in Floater. I have had good luck and the bass will follow these baits.If you have a partner have him follow the larger baits with a smaller one's sometimes the bass will attack the smaller bait.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: What swimbait is best for a beginner???
Replies: 8
Views: 5424

Re: What swimbait is best for a beginner???

These guys have all great tips for you. My take at this time of the year is a floater and twitched very slow on the surface by ambush points, across bouys, tulles, stick-ups, dams if you can fish by them. There is always that one bass ready to chew. maybe set one rod up with a floating bait and one ...
by Cmarkfish
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells
Replies: 55
Views: 8682

Re: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells

Congrats Looking forward to the new westernbass.com
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GO MIKE REESE.. we are praying for a speedy recovery
Replies: 15
Views: 3022

Re: GO MIKE REESE.. we are praying for a speedy recovery

glad you are getting better The Chief
by Cmarkfish
Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Beginner help on where to fish swimbaits???
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

Re: Beginner help on where to fish swimbaits???

I love to throw bigger wake baits or swimbaits by underwater trees or brush. I love boat docks too, because you never know when that big one is just waiting for that easy meal. You just need to do trial and error, the bass will tell you what they want. I was throwing a Optimum bait at Casitas and I ...
by Cmarkfish
Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:01 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1997 Yami 200 For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Re: 1997 Yami 200 For Sale

Hi Ed, My name is mark chief torrez out of southern cal. My engine blew a couple of years ago on the colombia river. i been fighting with honda to get anything done so i can get back on the water. I also was sued by my step brother so I had to hire a lawyer to protect myself. So at present money is ...
by Cmarkfish
Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 44
Views: 35233

Re: Swimbait reel??

Hey everyone, You got to remember something else, if you going to throw swimbaits all day long, it would not hurt you to hit the gym.I do freeweights twice a week and it will help on those long days. Yes getting the right combo for your own taste will also help.I love reels that fit in my hands , bu...
by Cmarkfish
Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: stockers hit a swimbait?
Replies: 15
Views: 4570

Re: stockers hit a swimbait?

I threw a nine inch Plunker at Lake Pyramid just after the plant there. I see a boil and I cast right next to it then BAM it gets a hit. So I reel I feel nothing ,I reel again nothing. Then I and my buddy just laugh our selfs sick the trout hit the feather of the Plunker. The trout was maybe a pound...
by Cmarkfish
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass-a-thon recap and thanks
Replies: 2
Views: 802

Re: Bass-a-thon recap and thanks

Had a great time at the show rick, got to see old friends and new ones and a tons of cool stuff. take care and happy holidays. Chief
by Cmarkfish
Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Clubs Ventura Area
Replies: 5
Views: 685

Re: Bass Clubs Ventura Area

Hello Pigskin, my name is mark chief torrez and I am the membership director for the Ventura County Bass Club. We have been around for about 35+ years and we are part of B.A.S.S. and the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 805-428-5736 an...
by Cmarkfish
Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Forum Sponsor - Introduction
Replies: 16
Views: 2912

Re: New Forum Sponsor - Introduction

Welcome to the site. i will need to check out your stuff. Good Luck with your product.
by Cmarkfish
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Boater For Piru Night Tourney with Ventura Bass Club
Replies: 0
Views: 342

Need Boater For Piru Night Tourney with Ventura Bass Club

Hello Everyone, I have a night tourney with the Ventura County Bass Club on Saturday 08/14/10 night. Its from 6pm till midnight. My boat is down so I am looking for a boater that may want to fish a night time tourney at Lake Piru.There are no fees other than the entry to to the lake. Just bragging r...
by Cmarkfish
Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: question about mike hart..
Replies: 3
Views: 1480

Re: question about mike hart..

In all fairness to those AAA's who fished with him, all you had to do is say at the end of the tournament is "You Go get the truck and trailer and I will check on our fish" that can give you 10 to 15 minutes to do what ever to the fish and no one would notice. Or you can ask your AAA to go...
by Cmarkfish
Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Piru Night Tournament 7/ 31
Replies: 6
Views: 1188

Re: Piru Night Tournament 7/ 31

what are the times. was thinking of fishing it if your still looking.I don't have a boat for this one.
mark chief torrez
by Cmarkfish
Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Bass Club Challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: Castaic Bass Club Challenge

I will let our club know Mark.
later chief
by Cmarkfish
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Lake Sonoma tonight
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: Fishing Lake Sonoma tonight

Hey Rich I used your baits at Lake Piru and the bass "LIKE THEM" will send pics when I get them.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats To Clifford P./PRO & Chris R./AAA U.S.Open 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 580

Congrats To Clifford P./PRO & Chris R./AAA U.S.Open 2010

Hello to all, While I was at the U.S.Open,yes the cheating issue took away a little from Clifford and Chris. I would just like to say Congrats and way to go at winning The 2010 U.S.Open. It had a great time at the Open,WONBASS did a great job. I had a great time with the Pros I was with this Year De...
by Cmarkfish
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My 2010 US Open Experience (Short Version)
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

Re: My 2010 US Open Experience (Short Version)

Keep with it you will get there. Know how you feel been there done that. Tight Lines Chief
by Cmarkfish
Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nothing But The Facts!
Replies: 58
Views: 32604

Re: Nothing But The Facts!

Nice Job Bill & WON BASS on the way you handled this issue.
Also Thanks for a Great Tournament had a blast all week long.
CHIEF
by Cmarkfish
Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shipping a boat
Replies: 9
Views: 1950

Re: Shipping a boat

I had a car shipped from northern cal to L.A. area cost me about 500. I did shop around that was the best anyone could due. Time of year was August.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open 2010 T-Shirt
Replies: 3
Views: 973

Re: US Open 2010 T-Shirt

WONBASS,

The shirt looks great guys. Can't wait to get one please have some 2XL. See you there.

Chief
by Cmarkfish
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC CASITAS NIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Re: USAC CASITAS NIGHT

jimmy anyone looking for a partner.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Back Seat for NBW Sat-12th
Replies: 2
Views: 692

Re: Need Back Seat for NBW Sat-12th

You still looking for someone.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Erick Prado Huge Update
Replies: 14
Views: 2635

Re: Erick Prado Huge Update

Glad to hear it. Please wish him well.
The Chief
by Cmarkfish
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Big ones From Casitas?
Replies: 11
Views: 1777

Re: Any Big ones From Casitas?

Thanks, she was hungry and just slammed the bait. Had another after I let that one go. Slap at the bait.
It was fun to watch.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Big ones From Casitas?
Replies: 11
Views: 1777

Re: Any Big ones From Casitas?

I posted the photo on the photos part of this site.
chief
by Cmarkfish
Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Big ones From Casitas?
Replies: 11
Views: 1777

Re: Any Big ones From Casitas?

Sorry man i caught a 8.8 this morning on a optimum. the 10's are harder to get. maybe next time Chief
by Cmarkfish
Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heavy Weight Bass Classic
Replies: 35
Views: 5153

Re: Heavy Weight Bass Classic

I called DVL and they do have live wells in the rentals, but they will not allow the boat out until its safe life. Because they have no lights and I did ask if they would give a discount to anyone who is fishing the HBC and they said no. Its 120 a day to rent them. hope this helps someone.
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heavy Weight Bass Classic
Replies: 35
Views: 5153

Re: Heavy Weight Bass Classic

Most of the guys are locked down on casitas and Cy boats are also. Plus some of the others will not meet the DVL Regs. Plus I would hate for something to happen to someones boat. Next time I will buy a Merc or deal with someone engine company that stands behind their parts. Honda is giving me that g...
by Cmarkfish
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heavy Weight Bass Classic
Replies: 35
Views: 5153

Re: Heavy Weight Bass Classic

Man I wish I was one of you guys. But my old Honda needs to be shot. Good luck you guys from the Chief
by Cmarkfish
Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12 Lake Casitas Bass on the Mindalures
Replies: 2
Views: 900

12 Lake Casitas Bass on the Mindalures

Well after hearing some of the guys catching bass on the shore. I went out and broke out my old swimbait rod and had only one follower. So I hit the shoreline and broke out a split-shot rod and nailed a chunky 2 pounder and then had a field day, 12 bass overall smallest was 1.5 pounder. Caught some ...
by Cmarkfish
Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 20
Views: 3621

Re: Swimbait reel??

I have some 400's and the 300's and they are great reels. Like someone said if you start to throw bigger baits you will need a 400. I sure some of your buds my have one or both. give them a try. Good luck with your choice.
tight lines,
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 44
Views: 35233

Re: Swimbait reel??

I have some 400's and the 300's and they are great reels. Like someone said if you start to throw bigger baits you will need a 400. I sure some of your buds my have one or both. give them a try. Good luck with your choice.
tight lines,
Chief
by Cmarkfish
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass 1 Bassfisherman 0 Bass Wins
Replies: 0
Views: 583

Bass 1 Bassfisherman 0 Bass Wins

Hello Everyone, Hope everyone's New Year was great. I was fishing this morning from the shore at Lake Casitas after a small trout plant. I was throwing a big swim bait and got a huge blow-up and missed the bass. But it gets better or worse how ever you look at this. I watch a kid throw a live night ...
by Cmarkfish
Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swimbaits
Replies: 18
Views: 3205

Re: swimbaits

20 pound max is a great line. i have never lost a fish because my line broke. good luck with your choice
chief
by Cmarkfish
Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2009 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon
Replies: 45
Views: 8885

Re: 2009 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon

Looking at Sunday if work does not get in the way.
chief
by Cmarkfish
Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2009 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon
Replies: 45
Views: 8885

Re: 2009 Anglers Marine Bass-A-Thon

Sounds like you have a great line-up Rick, we will see you there.
The Chief