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TopGrJim

I would like to get the carpeting replaced in my 17 ft bass boat. Does anyone do that in Santa Barbara or Ventura area? Thanks for the info!!

Jim G TopGrJim@aol.com

TopGrJim

Fun Hobby!! I use a book for a tensioner. Put two V shapes in base boards to use as a rod rest; put the whole thing on another long board so I slide the v blocks back and forth as I want. My rod dryer is a BBQ motor mounted on a wood block; the bbq tine thing goes on a cut off spit and mounts in the...

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Goofed on the first reply. OK, the guides determine where the stress and bend is placed on the rod. More rods=more even. I suggest you go to Mudhole Tackle web site on rod building. There is a lot there under guide placement.

Jim G

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In my humble opinion, I think the lake is just too damn full of food. The fish are gorged on minnows, etc. I see grebes sitting around with a minnow hanging out of their mouth; too full to swallow? Regular guy up there claims only fish coming on jerkbaits (wounded baitfish?). The trout fishing was g...

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Anyone know what time the weigh in at Cachuma is. I may run up the hill to see how it went. I can't catch a cold up there right now!!

Jim G

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Got my check for $62.55 today. Mailed it the day of the big decision to close. Nice letter from the staff at Casitas also. Stated that the "staff and Board of Directors" were working on the issue. Perhaps they will follow the Cachuma example? They closed it but don't have to stick with the...

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The hearing is also held close circuit in the Santa Barbara County bldg.

TopGrJim

Santa Barbara County Board of Supes make their decision today. Live coverage available, see County website.

TopGrJim

Drove by today and ramp not open. They are now saying March 22.
Probably waiting to see what Casitas does re closure.

TopGrJim

Damn! Scared me Rip! I look forward to your info on here. Good luck with the sale.

TopGrJim

I took my 10 yr old Ranger alum in on Sat, Feb 10. Had loose tag ends and hard boil egg shells in the boat, stains, etc. My live wells are plugged for extra storage. No problem getting in. Everything was very dry though, I hadn't been out in a while. Gate guy and gal were pleasant and courteous. Jim G

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Was up yesterday for a while. Construction on new ramp is supposed to be on sched with opening in Feb. They are doing a good job with mud containment, water right next to construction is clear. Present 3 lane ramps in good shape. Snack bar only open Sat-Sun so take your own lunch. Jim G

TopGrJim

Is there a shop is SoCal that sells blanks, thread etc? I am a real beginner and am looking for a shop that can answer a few questions as well. Thanks! Jim Garrett

TopGrJim

I did the same night fishing thing. When I checked in at the snack bar, they gave me a outdated approx 2.5 by 5 slip of glossy paper advertising something. They told me to put it on my dash. Seemed dumb but I did it. No ticket. Appeal it, you have your name and #'s on the sign in sheet. Good luck!!

TopGrJim

Amen! I am seeing stripes in front of my eyes. Or, as the nearsighted pony said, "pull off those funny PJ's and lets horse around"

TopGrJim

I am unable to view the S. Forums. Screen comes up blank with just the heading. N. Forum, Jokes, Stripers all OK. My computer? I sent a msg to a couple of the web masters but no answer. This has gone on a week! I am cold turkey and miss the repartee!!

Tks Jim G

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Fished end of Oct and top water was almost non existant for us. Lots of swim bait and rattle trap fish. Quite a place. I exceede the hype!!!

TopGrJim

Just returned from Anglers Inn. Same experience you had. Wonderful people. Son and I caught fish like no other time!!

TopGrJim

I used readers 18 yrs and moved to bifocals 6 yrs ago. Fantastic! They take a learning period but once one adapts, it makes fishing fun again. I got tired of taking off shades to put on readers to tie knots, etc. Now, distance perception is sharpened and close up is no problem. It is a learning proc...

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I have used 6 and 8 flouroclear for a year or so and had some break problems. I like the stuff though. Supple and I think I get bit a lot. Tackle shop owner in TO told me that if the coating gets scuffed, that's it. It is going to break. So, I have been extra careful with it since and had no problem...

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Thanks very much. Went down today and hit Erics and the Den. Great shoppping. LOL

TopGrJim

I need to go down south tomorrow and wondered if there were any shops. I know about Sport Chalet but that is about it. I need to restock some line and Yamamoto stuff.

Tks,
Jim G in Santa Barbara

TopGrJim

Appreciate the responses. I had made it overly complicated. Didn't think bed fishing was likely with the visibility so poor and later in year. Yes Kelly, most fish I have been catching were 11 inches. Better fish were on the wall with a jig. Looks like I am rained out this weekend. Probably get out ...

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I see guys on boats up in the reeds right now at Cachuma. I am not sure what and how they are fishing though. I am not seeing a lot of fish on the flats and its too murky to sight fish so my curiousity is up! Any ideas? I don't fish tourneys so come on, give it up!! LOL!

TopGrJim

Fished Thursday. Water pretty clear bottom visible in 3 ft-4ft. Lots of fish. Clouds held all day though. Water temp running 62 to 64 in coves.

Hope you escape those oppresives forces Kelly! I hope to see you up there soon. I am probably fishing Sunday with Judy.

TopGrJim

We feel the qouge!! Don't forget Alaska and Mexico; we can pump them first and when no one buys Mid East Gas, the price will drop. Hope you see you up at the Lake soon. I may go truant and go on Sunday. Want to try some spinners and cranks. I have been taking others and they all practice "rando...

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Hey, welcome back to the world!! Glad to hear you are getting some time off! I posted my usual iffy report on cachuma. Going up tomorrow with GKid; probably try to troll up a trout and two and then see if he can dropshot a bass!!

Jim G

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Damn, knew I shud have fished today! Congratulations on a day off and a outstanding day on the water.

TopGrJim

I want to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip with my son to a bass lake in Mexico. I have surfed the net some but there is confusing array of info/claims. Does anyone have a trusted travel company to go to? I would like to get good advice and ticket/planning help. He is 40 yrs old, so no kids on this tr...

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From talking with a few people over the last few years it seems that they used to alternately close the back of Cachuma Bay and Santa Cruz Bay annually. Purpose was to enhance nesting grounds. I was told that this deteriorated to keeping the back of Santa Cruz closed due to laziness!! I don't feel i...

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Posted at "Anglers Choice" website
http://www.usanglerschoice.net/REGIONALMAP.HTML

TopGrJim

Fished Thursday. Lot of small stuff in the water and vis poor. temp is 58-60. I took my wife and trolled trout. Nada. No one catching much but mostly trout guys. All fish I metered were around 35 ft. No good fish reports or rumors around the marina. Weather beautiful though!! LOL

TopGrJim

Going up tomorrow. Thursday, the 5th. Will post re lake condition. Probably going to fish trout but will check it all out.

TopGrJim

I would like to run up to see the weigh in but can't seem to find the time. Tks for info!

Jim Garrett

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We in Santa Barbara are pretty lucky!! No swimming, skiing, etc or water contact with Cachuma. It's a great lake in my opinion. Year around fishery. Large and small mouth. Trout year round as well due to depth of the lake. Cachuma is a county park and is operated by them. UCSB has the practice for t...

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OK, last night (Sunday 09/25) we had showers and perhaps 1/4 in of rain at Cachuma. Water has been cooling and was at 70 last week. Record days low of 44 deg on Sat AM. Today is still showery and a bit breezy; cloudy as well. What shud one expect the fish to do? Lots of prefishing has been going on ...

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James L. Garrett, AGCS, Ret. Bailed out in 1985. Hanging out in Santa Barbara and haunting Cachuma.

I E-Mailed Bondo separately re his charge book.

Well, with enough Chiefs on these pages, maybe we can straighten these guys out!! At least there will be some TRUTH here now!! LOL

TopGrJim

I just posted a bit about Cachuma from last weeks experience.

Jim Garrett

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Amen Ron!!

TopGrJim

My Grandkids are going to miss those neat stickers and free stuff BASS gives out every year. No "Insider" for me.

Jim Garrett

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Great stuff here for Cachuma. That spot to the right of the marina yielded 2nd place for the Trout Derby a few years ago. (my Stepdaughters), I did "less well". LOL! I see folks drift fishing off the dam also. Facing the dam, 5 bouys out from the left, redworm about 30 ft deep - more or le...

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I took a grandpa and a couple kids up today. Weather great but no one reporting bass. Kelly's summation is great but add trolling along bouy line by dam.

Wanna catch Bluegill? That's what I have been doing with friends grandkids!

TopGrJim

Tks for the Cachuma reports. Going up tomorrow (Tues) to see what I can find. I'm going fishin good or bad!! LOL Taking a 5 yr old grandkid up Weds and may get some little worms and see what we can find in the blue gill dept for him. I wish there were more reports on this site. Since Kelly posted re...

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Thanks for the info on Alisal. I had heard rumors but never got a first hand report. A guy named Howdy Bernth, now deceased, used to get in there occasionally. Great trip is sounds like!! Best I had was fishing live bait at Casitas. Not as costly as the Alisal.

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