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by hydro
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California's last native crayfish
Replies: 9
Views: 946

Re: California's last native crayfish

These adaptable ,
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playful crayfish are known to throw discarded skirted jigs such as the one in picture around to each other like a Kush ball
by hydro
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old Mercury mechanic in Ventura co?
Replies: 9
Views: 628

Re: Old Mercury mechanic in Ventura co?

Sent you a PM
by hydro
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flat cut living rubber for jigs
Replies: 13
Views: 1217

Re: Flat cut living rubber for jigs

Yes Andy's flat cut medium rubber is so bad I bought 2 lbs of it a few years ago to supplement my dwindling supply of vintage flat cut rubber . Have tied and fished jigs with original living rubber versus Andys and see no difference . Fish bite what you have confidence in and keep throwing (mystical...
by hydro
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night fishing hack
Replies: 2
Views: 909

Re: Night fishing hack

I bought the bobber light stik pack and tried it last night It came with what looks like a clear "glow in the dark tube "the light stik slides into . Taped it down to my Ultrex with clear packing tape and it stayed put all night and the glowing pointer made a big difference . Best $1.49 I ...
by hydro
Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:01 pm
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

Alternate headline:
" Sacramento Jerks blame "Climate Change" as the reason for expanding the Sacramento Perch "
by hydro
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cranking Battery Draining quickly
Replies: 22
Views: 2689

Re: Cranking Battery Draining quickly

Couple of things ... I was having a similar issue with my cranking battery running down if I fished for extended periods without starting the outboard . Never had my motor fail to start just shut the graphs down due to low voltage under cranking . I had replaced the cranking battery with the same ra...
by hydro
Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Motors
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Re: Evinrude Motors

Why did Evinrude go out of business ?

I'll take this question for $200 Pat

What is the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board
by hydro
Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lure Skirt builder
Replies: 9
Views: 1050

Re: Lure Skirt builder

Boss Outdoors
by hydro
Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your favorite go to jigs
Replies: 41
Views: 3071

Re: Your favorite go to jigs

Ancient Chinese Proverb: " a word (jig) is worth a thousand pictures"
by hydro
Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your favorite go to jigs
Replies: 41
Views: 3071

Re: Your favorite go to jigs

Non of the above. ‘71 I designed my own jig head design to go through rocks better then a football head and stand up about 30 degrees. The line tie is on top of the head near the nose helping the head go through rocks similar to the football head Tom , The description of your jig head sounds pretty...
by hydro
Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where the Future Flows
Replies: 3
Views: 805

Re: Where the Future Flows

Didn't I read somewhere it was illegal to discriminate because of age ?
When you exclude people that have more years of experience with the subject under discussion than the participants making decisions what could possibly go wrong?
by hydro
Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a new trailer for Champion 198
Replies: 4
Views: 997

Re: Need a new trailer for Champion 198

A couple of years ago Basscat Boats was making a Hybrid Model Puma deck on a Champion 203 hull .
They might already make a trailer that would fit you could try calling them >
by hydro
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Binky bug
Replies: 19
Views: 1531

Re: Binky bug

milehi wrote: Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:30 am Believe Gan Gappen made a bait like that but pre rigged way back
The Gapen "Ugly bug" is still available and dates back to 1968 .
by hydro
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's
Replies: 17
Views: 1911

Re: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's

IN 1969 I was 11 years old and caught 3 LM bass on an 1/8 oz purple maribou crappie jig in California one day in May . I guess I was ahead of my time for finesse jigs ?
by hydro
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's
Replies: 17
Views: 1911

Re: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's

Image OK here is my very bad rendition of a "Binky Bug " lure via Paint (photo is approximately actual size )
by hydro
Sat Sep 03, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's
Replies: 17
Views: 1911

Re: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's

any photos of this 'binky bug', don't see anything on the web. Never mind, found it (unless it's not called the BITSY bug): https://www.strikeking.com/en/shop/jigs--spoons/bbj18 The best description of this bait would be if you took a "Pro Worm " 3" flat tail grub and made two oval s...
by hydro
Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's
Replies: 17
Views: 1911

Re: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's

JL wrote: Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:44 pm Who remembers the " Binky Bug" back in the 80's?
I knew a guy who got a 10 lb bass at Don Pedro on a Binky bug around 1994-1995
I also knew a guy that got a 10 lb bass on a Brawley bass bug in 1977 at Lake Camanche.
by hydro
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's
Replies: 17
Views: 1911

Early bass fishing jigs in California 1960- 1970's

[/img][/img] 1/2 - 5/8 oz football jig with vinyl skirt and typically fished with pork or plastic trailer (picture shown with spinner was a variation known as a "Matty /Mattie" or tail spinner to some ) originated Southern California in early 1960's 5/8 oz banana head hair jig with hand t...
by hydro
Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PHOTOS: Drought shows Lake Mead boat graveyard
Replies: 3
Views: 1260

Re: PHOTOS: Drought shows Lake Mead boat graveyard

Amazing volunteer rescue of houseboat stranded on Lake Mead shoreline as water level continues to drop .
by hydro
Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone need a MinnKota Ultrex box for repair shipping ?
Replies: 0
Views: 230

Anyone need a MinnKota Ultrex box for repair shipping ?

I upgraded to a Ultrex a couple of years ago and after hearing some of the horror stories about getting a bad motor having to send them back for repairs I kept the box just in case . Never had any problems so I was going to take the box to the dump and thought I would see if anyone might need it bef...
by hydro
Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Navigation switch on a 1990 Ranger 361V
Replies: 3
Views: 645

Re: Navigation switch on a 1990 Ranger 361V

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by hydro
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Navigation switch on a 1990 Ranger 361V
Replies: 3
Views: 645

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by hydro
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Smells like TUNA
Replies: 3
Views: 944

Re: Smells like TUNA

Like most new fishing secrets catfish anglers are really being tight lipped about this one. Few have heard about this technique because it's just not being talked about publicly . Rumor has it this new bait option for catching giant catfish was accidentally discovered in Florida by a local angler's ...
by hydro
Sat May 28, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I filled my gas tank today for $22.00
Replies: 9
Views: 1703

Re: I filled my gas tank today for $22.00

we had a state legislator in California years ago named Debra Bowen that was trying to ban virtually all outboard motors but one because of the state law previously passed adding MTBE to california gasoline supply led to our state's waters becoming polluted with MTBE that did not break down . This o...
by hydro
Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OK old- time bay area bass fishermen who remembers this one
Replies: 42
Views: 8445

Re: OK old- time bay area bass fishermen who remembers this one

As a teenager I lived only a few miles from the Sportsfishing center and thats were I got hooked on bass fishing about 45 years ago. I remember them having open house shows with vendors in the back room a couple of times with the Brawly brothers and meet Dee Thomas there that had to be 1975 or 1976...
by hydro
Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gas Prices
Replies: 54
Views: 6022

Re: Gas Prices

Some say the reduction in domestic oil pumping causing higher gas prices is an intentional act to convince people to go to electric vehicles . How does one tow a boat or RV with an electric vehicle unless the ramp is at the end of your street ? With these higher gas prices the sales tax on a gallon ...
by hydro
Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: New ABA No Touch rule
Replies: 4
Views: 1926

Re: New ABA No Touch rule

If an angler incurs this infraction when their pictures are submitted for review at weigh-in the AC/DC song "A touch too much" should be instantly blasted out over some big speakers .
by hydro
Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wtb mercury 3000 shifter
Replies: 1
Views: 538

Re: Wtb mercury 3000 shifter

Check on EBAY there is several for sale there right now and parts as well
by hydro
Mon Jan 10, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEED BOW ELECTRICAL HELP 00’ TRITON 186
Replies: 2
Views: 715

Re: NEED BOW ELECTRICAL HELP 00’ TRITON 186

Not familiar with your boat but see if you can find manufacturer info on the switch such a make and model # and look online for an electrical diagram of the switch Most likely its probably a single pole ,double throw , switch with a center "OFF" position . should be labeled on the front si...
by hydro
Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 6293

Re: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!

Lawley wrote:Comanche is 21 dollars for vehicle and boat
7.50 for fishing permit (off season)

Comanche charges 6.50 per day for a dog on your boat.

Love your compassionate liberal run state.

Let’s go Brandon
If your dog is over 62 years old (in dog years ) does he qualify for the Senior discount ?
by hydro
Thu Dec 02, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check out the back of this Tracker....
Replies: 18
Views: 2726

Re: Check out the back of this Tracker....

Standard equipment includes a paddle and distress signal flag to flag down other boaters for a tow back to the ramp .
by hydro
Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 150 Mercury on a 19ft boat?
Replies: 14
Views: 4438

Re: 150 Mercury on a 19ft boat?

If I am not mistaken the old XR 6 engines rated at 150 HP actually Dyno'd at somewhere around 171-172 HP . The tolerance for manufacturer advertised outboard HP was +/- 10% of advertised rating . With a continual arms race going on between Mercury ,Johnson , and Evinrude for the fastest bass boat mo...
by hydro
Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee Update Sept 24
Replies: 1
Views: 624

Re: Pardee Update Sept 24

Went there today and lake is really low as reported . One of the maintenance guys was closing off the the far right hand lane of the launch ramp as I was launching (side closest to the boat inspection trailer ) after someone reportedly damaged their prop pulling out . He said lake had dropped 4 feet...
by hydro
Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW Worst Management in the USA
Replies: 8
Views: 1392

Re: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW Worst Management in the USA

[quote= The question now is what do we do about it. Voting is one idea, but dang that’s a real uphill battle![/quote] People all over this Nation are fed up with incremental loss of our freedoms , disregard of our Constitutional rights , and the maladministration by our elected state and local offic...
by hydro
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Noise Pollution
Replies: 6
Views: 1588

Re: Noise Pollution

I would rather endure any of those noises instead of the amplified sounds coming from those obnoxious boats with the multiple giant speakers mounted on a structure 10 feet in the air .
by hydro
Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8200

Re: Colors in water confusion

My 3 most important factors in lure color selection

A) You have the faith to keep throwing it cast after cast expecting to get bit at any time .

B) The fish will readily bite it

C) It's not out of stock everywhere when you need to buy more .
by hydro
Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Applying the OODA Loop to Bassin'
Replies: 1
Views: 448

Re: Applying the OODA Loop to Bassin'

I have been using that fishing knot for years now
by hydro
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Double Digit on the Popper! California
Replies: 24
Views: 4476

Re: Double Digit on the Popper! California

Double digit alright at least 96 ounces ( and possibly even pushing triple digits )
by hydro
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8200

Re: Colors in water confusion

This is groundbreaking information . Fishermen have been catching bass for decades on all the wrong colors .
Putting things in proper context if a fish bites the lure you're throwing it IS the right color.
by hydro
Mon Jun 21, 2021 4:24 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Bass Cat Life Vests New -- SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 942

Re: Bass Cat Life Vests New -- Size XL

I'll take it ! Can you take a pay pal money Xfer
by hydro
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Colors in water confusion
Replies: 68
Views: 8200

Re: Colors in water confusion

According to the "Lake Water " graph the colors fade out after being submerged only inches underwater ? A fish's eyes are built differently than ours and most likely don't perceive colors the same as we do anyway . Bottom line is if a particular color is getting bit it's the right color re...
by hydro
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta's emergency drought barrier on the West False River
Replies: 20
Views: 4354

Re: Delta's emergency drought barrier on the West False River

" I am sure all Californian's would agree that DWR really rocks " Gavin Newsome
by hydro
Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sacramento Perch
Replies: 10
Views: 2082

Re: Sacramento Perch

If you need some genetic diversity I hear Topaz lake off 395 south of Carson city Nevada has some big Sacramento perch living in it .
by hydro
Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Swivel exe transom saver
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

Re: Swivel exe transom saver

Sent you a PM about setting up a meeting place /time in Oakdale
by hydro
Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What would you do for a lost Hudd??
Replies: 13
Views: 2693

Re: What would you do for a lost Hudd??

" I would do anything for Hudd (but I won't do that ) " , Meatloaf
by hydro
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta in Collapse
Replies: 32
Views: 4181

Re: Delta in Collapse

Desalination plants can supply water to many cities, but as was stated previously, agriculture is the big user. I believe modern hi tech irrigation could go a long ways in solving the problem. If some of our legislators wanted to address the problem instead of worrying about reelection we could mak...
by hydro
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta in Collapse
Replies: 32
Views: 4181

Re: Delta in Collapse

I read once the natural water supply in the LA basin was only enough to support a population of 200 K people . How many are living there now and where did the required water come from ? California politicians past and present claim to be such big proponents of the environment when the cameras are ro...
by hydro
Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta in Collapse
Replies: 32
Views: 4181

Re: Delta in Collapse

There isn’t any doubt that the Delta ecosystem is changing and the weakest links are first to be impacted. Smelt are not a major prey source for LMB that rely/more on demasel prey in lieu of pelagic species. If the smelt are gone they should be replaced with Threadfin Shad and Silversides that more...
by hydro
Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: $59 million for Delta Tunnel approved
Replies: 5
Views: 1280

Re: $59 million for Delta Tunnel approved

If these aquatic robber Barons get their way it will be " RIP " Cal Delta .
Won't have to worry about Zebra Mussels infesting the Delta any longer because the native salt water varieties will simply follow the salt water inland from the sea as salt water consumes the Delta .
by hydro
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Swivel exe transom saver
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

Re: Swivel exe transom saver

Still for sale ? Do you have any trips to fish Melones or Camanche planned for this December or January ?