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by CG
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: Terminal Tackle
Topic: WTB: SWIMBAIT JIG HEADS 1/2OZ
Replies: 4
Views: 928

Re: WTB: SWIMBAIT JIG HEADS 1/2OZ

Looking for 1/4 oz ball heads w/ 2/0 and/or 3/0 hooks. What hooks do you use, where are you located, and what are your prices? Thanks in advance. CG
by CG
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ned Rig questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1886

Re: Ned Rig questions

Thanks guys, really appreciate the feedback. Will keep playing with it, but am surprised / disappointed by the results to date, especially over this much time. Gixxer is right, if it ain't broke.... Trying to learn a new technique / bait on a pond I have a ton of confidence on, in case I need it els...
by CG
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ned Rig questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1886

Re: Ned Rig questions

Really appreciate the response Grant. Yep, lots o craws, and the lake is quite rocky, especially with the water down significantly (why I fish jigs a lot). I'm a line watcher from way back, and have seen no pick ups on the fall, or after initially hitting bottom. I will try some scent, which i haven...
by CG
Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ned Rig questions
Replies: 8
Views: 1886

Ned Rig questions

Bite is pretty good for me at my local lake fishing senkos and rip baits in relatively shallow water (+/- 10 feet). Have been playing with a ned rig - this morning was my 12th day of using this bait (Z man 1/10 shroom head, TRD's and Ned Bombs, various colors). Whacked 'em good early on senko's, so ...
by CG
Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano Sustain 2500 Spinning Reel
Replies: 4
Views: 1022

Re: Shimano Sustain 2500 Spinning Reel

Was this reel sold? Interested if still available. CHEERS.
by CG
Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: LOOKING FOR SHIMANO CUMARA RODS
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Re: LOOKING FOR SHIMANO CUMARA RODS

Have a gen 1 in good shape. 7'2 med heavy extra fast. Message if interested.
by CG
Mon May 20, 2019 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record spotted bass
Replies: 27
Views: 7571

Re: World record spotted bass

HAR. No spots at Scotts
by CG
Sat Dec 22, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville ramp conditions
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Oroville ramp conditions

What's the low water ramp at Bidwell like right now? Is there a doc, etc... Any info you could share would be appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and your families.
by CG
Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Lake Oroville
Replies: 2
Views: 2371

Re: Lake Oroville

How is the ramp?
by CG
Wed May 16, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night Fishing
Replies: 12
Views: 3660

Re: Night Fishing

LARRY HEMPHILL !!!!!!
by CG
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank you for the support!
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

Re: Thank you for the support!

Glad to hear all is well Larry!! Look forward to more of those reports soon!!
by CG
Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Shasta Jig Trailers
Replies: 8
Views: 2413

Re: Lake Shasta Jig Trailers

Oh man, is this a good topic! Hopefully Cooch and Hemphill will jump in. The jig is a big fish bait AND a numbers bait, that you need to get dialed in, especially on the lakes with spots. For spot lakes like Shasta, 1/2 oz. football head is the gold standard - lots of brands to choose from that all ...
by CG
Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerkbait Rod----Survey
Replies: 13
Views: 3991

Re: Jerkbait Rod----Survey

With ya Tony, especially for my favorite rip bait, a 78 DD in Phantom Chartreuse Shad, thrown on a 7'2" Med Shimano spinning rod. Can cast that little bait much farther on the spinning rod than I can w/a bait caster. I do also use the 100 DD a lot, but on a 6'8" St. Croix / bait casting se...
by CG
Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Free Pantera III cover
Replies: 6
Views: 2048

Re: Free Pantera III cover

Har Har. My name is Clay. Thought that's what you were saying the 1st time for some reason!! I'm interested, but can't get out that way for a bit, as I'm getting ready to move. If someone beats me to it, I understand, but will definitely get a hold of you as soon as I can get to your area, as I have...
by CG
Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Free Pantera III cover
Replies: 6
Views: 2048

Re: Free Pantera III cover

OK, where ya located?
by CG
Sun Sep 10, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Free Pantera III cover
Replies: 6
Views: 2048

Re: Free Pantera III cover

Where are you located? Does it have a motor cover? Get back to me when you can.
by CG
Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Minn Kota Maxxum 80lb
Replies: 13
Views: 2936

Re: Minn Kota Maxxum 80lb

OK. Will try to connect next weekend if still available at that time. Too busy this weekend,
by CG
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Minn Kota Maxxum 80lb
Replies: 13
Views: 2936

Re: Minn Kota Maxxum 80lb

Where are you located?
by CG
Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Minn Kota Fortrex 24v 80lb
Replies: 8
Views: 3314

Re: Minn Kota Fortrex 24v 80lb

Interested. What is the shaft length?
by CG
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano Cumara and fpleuger Supreme XT
Replies: 3
Views: 1018

Re: Shimano Cumara and fpleuger Supreme XT

Interested in one of the reels. What part of Sac are you in?
by CG
Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT Results?????
Replies: 2
Views: 946

Re: FPT Results?????

Thx.
by CG
Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT Results?????
Replies: 2
Views: 946

FPT Results?????

Anyone have results? Nothing on the website.
by CG
Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old Bullards Bar Video
Replies: 10
Views: 2549

Re: Old Bullards Bar Video

No worries at all Roscoe - all good. I may take you up on that offer, either later this year or early next year. I'm definitely a big fan of those giant spots - PB = 8.5 lbs. on a jig.
by CG
Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old Bullards Bar Video
Replies: 10
Views: 2549

Re: Old Bullards Bar Video

Easy Roscoe! Yes, I was being a bit of a smart a@@, but in jest of course! Ya got it a bit backwards. I'm being a bit sarcastic and encouraging you to talk up Melones in an attempt to keep Bullards a little more quiet. Bullards is actually a smaller lake, unlike Melones, and will eventually suffer f...
by CG
Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old Bullards Bar Video
Replies: 10
Views: 2549

Re: Old Bullards Bar Video

Yeah Roscoe, please, please steer all yer friends towards Melones!!!
by CG
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Noob: Smallmouths? Float Tubing?
Replies: 5
Views: 2795

Re: Delta Noob: Smallmouths? Float Tubing?

Kenny, Standard fair for smallies in the "upper delta" would be a red craw crank bait. I like a Bomber 6A - a medium diver that works well around the rock and grass yer gonna come across up there (fire tiger, and other black/chartreuse type colors work too). Senkos and spinnerbaits are goo...
by CG
Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Topwater bait!
Replies: 10
Views: 2505

Re: Favorite Topwater bait!

Deps Buzzjet for the Delta & Clear Lake (Bluegill), Buzzjet Jr. in Lime Ice for spots and smallies. Awesome bait that is more versatile than you might think.
by CG
Sat May 31, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat covers
Replies: 6
Views: 1771

Re: Boat covers

Number above for Bobbi Collins is disconnected. Any idea what town he's located in?
by CG
Fri May 30, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!
Replies: 13
Views: 3146

Re: Pic your spot, anywhere in the world!

Lake Fork w/ my buds from OK Jimbo & Mike. Done that 1 week trip at Fork a few times now. Great place for a fishin' trip with yer friends, and sooo different from anything we have here in California. McGee Creek in SE OK would be a close 2nd.
by CG
Fri May 30, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Campgrounds/docks with electric
Replies: 6
Views: 1587

Re: Campgrounds/docks with electric

Plain and simple - BIG FISH. All that timber can be tuff on yer boat though, so be EXTREMELY careful. There may be other famous / good lakes in East Texas, but if I'm in the neighborhood, Fork is the one and only stop. Honestly, I've fished Ray Roberts, Montecello & Welsch (power generation lake...
by CG
Sun May 18, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?
Replies: 17
Views: 2910

Re: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?

113 at Berryessa a few years back was the high mark for me. At a 100% event at Oroville one January 10+ years ago, we're waiting in line at Bidwell to weigh in (cold, sunny day), and you could see the black clouds on the horizon to the north. Within minutes we were hit with a massive cold front - pe...
by CG
Tue May 13, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Rods and reels
Replies: 3
Views: 1593

Re: Rods and reels

Interested in the Saros. Let me know how you want to proceed re: payment, shipping, etc....
by CG
Sun May 11, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Campgrounds/docks with electric
Replies: 6
Views: 1587

Re: Campgrounds/docks with electric

If yer going throughout the country, add Lake Fork in East Texas to your list. Huge lake, several ramps with the facilities you need at several locations on the lake - gas, food, lodging, hook ups, etc... all right on the water (there are several good maps available listing these places). All these ...
by CG
Sun May 04, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bullards Bar info
Replies: 6
Views: 1830

Re: Bullards Bar info

One thing you'll likely have to contend with is the skier / houseboat crowd. Bullards is a popular place when the weather is warm. The main body sees a lot of activity, and can be really rough due to all the boat wakes. In general, plan on fishing early and late in the day. Fishing in the marina / r...
by CG
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's the biggest limit of spots ever weighed in?
Replies: 9
Views: 3122

Re: What's the biggest limit of spots ever weighed in?

No worries re: the "bucket crowd" Crawdaddy - Bullards has pretty poor bank access (really steep banks and rocky). You'll work hard to get any of those bigger spots from the bank. They can have all the dinks they want, as the lake is full of 'em.
by CG
Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Rods and Reels for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Rods and Reels for sale

Where are you located?
by CG
Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:26 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS: RODS and REELS
Replies: 2
Views: 1373

Re: FS: RODS and REELS

Interested in the Denali 7' spinning rod. Will $40.00 work?
by CG
Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Lock and Haul Transom Saver
Replies: 1
Views: 941

Lock and Haul Transom Saver

Brand new / never used. $50.00 cash. Will consider trades. Willing to meet up anywhere between Woodland and Nevada City.

CHEERS. CG
by CG
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano stuff FS
Replies: 2
Views: 1171

Re: Shimano stuff FS

Where are you located??
by CG
Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How Would You Fish Berryessa This Weekend?!
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Re: How Would You Fish Berryessa This Weekend?!

Don't know Berryessa all that well, but I do have some experience there this time of year. I'd be thinking pre-spawn, or really close to it. I would start in the Narrows, hitting the points of coves on the east side, just outside of Markley Cove, working my way towards the main lake. Keep it simple ...
by CG
Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: You are going to fish a new lake; one bait, what will it be!
Replies: 40
Views: 7850

Re: You are going to fish a new lake; one bait, what will it

1/2oz brown rubber jig w/ a couple orange or red strands, and a #330 5" Yamamoto double tail grub trailer for the spot lakes (#180 single tail too - the Hemphill Special). 3/8oz brown rubber jig w/ arkey head, and various trailers depending on....(pork, beavers, brush hogs, grubs), for the Delt...
by CG
Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launching at Bullards Bar
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: Launching at Bullards Bar

Dark Day has been open and usable for sometime, even before the recent storms. Ramp is a single lane and there is no dock, so prepare / plan accordingly. No problems launching by myself today (I brought a 3' piece of rebar to stick in the dirt to tie a dock rope to). Bite was decent, not great. 4-5 ...
by CG
Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nitro Z7s
Replies: 14
Views: 11382

Re: Nitro Z7s

Seriously, if yer gonna drop the coin on a brand new boat, don't be in a hurry to decide. Look into several options, and take at least a couple test rides before deciding. Check out the Phoenix 618 vs. a similarly equipped Z7. Go to bassboatcentral.com, boat forums - full of good info, and a pretty ...
by CG
Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BEST BUZZBAIT??
Replies: 90
Views: 18636

Re: BEST BUZZBAIT??

Gann's Stealth series. Surprised no one's mentioned this bait.
by CG
Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Chronarch 200E7
Replies: 2
Views: 780

Re: Chronarch 200E7

Where are you located Tuan?
by CG
Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Dance
Replies: 8
Views: 1846

Re: Rain Dance

Don't disagree re: the need for more reservoirs, but there will be no money for that, cause the big money interests that want to build the tunnels would likely not profit from new lakes, unless they link to the tunnels of course. Plain and simple - building the tunnels is all about PRIVATE CORPORATE...
by CG
Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Dance
Replies: 8
Views: 1846

Re: Rain Dance

Hate to get political on the fishing forum, but if the "peripheral tunnels" are indeed built, our reservoirs are gonna look like they do now, even if there is normal snow / rainfall. This is not a partisan party issue at all. Need to listen to Barrack more closely - the tunnels will damage...
by CG
Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Soft Baits
Topic: Free jig skirt material
Replies: 2
Views: 1601

Re: Free jig skirt material

Still available????