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by Kwin
Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake castaic smallmouth record
Replies: 4
Views: 1266

Re: lake castaic smallmouth record

Marinas and tackle shops keep track of "lake records". CDFW only recognizes/keeps track of State records.
by Kwin
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Beast
Replies: 9
Views: 6124

Re: Clear Lake Beast

Must be all those trout plants
by Kwin
Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Golden Mussel recorded webinar link
Replies: 0
Views: 314

Golden Mussel recorded webinar link

Presenter: Dr. Mauro de Freitas Rebelo Professor, Biophysics at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, head of the Environmental Molecular Biology laboratory and Founder of Bio Bureau In late 2024, Golden Mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) were recently discovered in the California Delta region. This disc...
by Kwin
Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Perris: The Making and Destruction of a Trophy Spot Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1163

Re: Lake Perris: The Making and Destruction of a Trophy Spot Lake

Alabama Bass will not be reintroduced. The Southern strain bluegill that were the likely impetus for the Alabama Bass demise within Perris are still thriving, making any attempt at reintroduction a waste of time.
by Kwin
Thu Aug 22, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective
Replies: 15
Views: 3075

Re: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective

I have angler survey data from the last 5-15 years that says nearly all anglers that catch a legal sized bass at San V, El Cap, DVL, Skinner, Lower Otay, Perris and Hodges voluntarily throw 95-99% of them back. Up to 80% of other harvestable species will be taken, bass will not be taken. Genetics ar...
by Kwin
Thu Aug 22, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Perris: The Making and Destruction of a Trophy Spot Lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1163

Re: Lake Perris: The Making and Destruction of a Trophy Spot Lake

Lake Perris 2.0 CDFW mitigated for impacts of an extended drawdown to repair the dam by adding habitat features to the lake bottom: 1600+ brush piles 109 rock piles 135 pipe caves 192,000 sq ft gravel beds 50+ pallet structures [attachment=0]IMG_0421.JPG[/attachment][attachment=1]IMG_0386.JPG[/attac...
by Kwin
Thu Jun 13, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective
Replies: 15
Views: 3075

Re: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective

[quote=WRB post_id=689257 time=1718158738 user_id=35944] The DFW or DFG back a few years ago policy was plant Black Bass species 1 time and let them self propagate for eternity. The one exception occurred when local lakes requested Florida Strain bass be introduced into this specific reservoirs in t...
by Kwin
Mon Jun 10, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective
Replies: 15
Views: 3075

Re: Forward Facing Sonar: A Fisheries Biologist Perspective

As a DFW reservoir biologist for the last 16 years and an avid bass angler for over 30 years I agree with everything the author of the article says 100%.
by Kwin
Thu May 16, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass
Replies: 12
Views: 1946

Re: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass

[quote=WRB post_id=688539 time=1715836417 user_id=35944] Study the Florida Largemouth history in California and it’s obvious that genetics are more important than prey to predator ratio. Same lakes with the same ecosystems and prey sources with Northern strain LMB didn’t produce a single bass over 1...
by Kwin
Mon May 13, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass
Replies: 12
Views: 1946

Re: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass

It's actually amusing to me that AGFC is hyping this when their own studies conclude that a genetically based stocking program will not effectively increase the trophy potential of a population.

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by Kwin
Wed May 08, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass
Replies: 12
Views: 1946

Re: AGFC is hedging its bets with bringing trophy-class bass

[quote=coyote268 post_id=688350 time=1715090935 user_id=31985] You will never see anything like that happen in California as all fish and wildlife want to do is bring in more money, not spend any [/quote] Wouldn't work here in CA because anglers choose to C&R all their bass stunting their growth...
by Kwin
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 13.29 to Win DVL | NBW Results Feb
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Re: 13.29 to Win DVL | NBW Results Feb

Since 2019 anglers that fish DVL have reported catching 23,023 legal sized LMB. Only 117 were kept resulting in a 0.5% harvest rate. Essentially exclusive catch and release practices have resulted in a slow growing, highly educated Florida-strain LMB population which is currently on display. Throw i...
by Kwin
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 2818

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

[quote=WRB post_id=680271 time=1690043518 user_id=35944] Can’t blame everything on C & R as it was at it’s height during the 90’s. What is the problem is prey to predator ratio, bass can’t achieve exceptional growth eating Threadfin Shad as a primary food source, they need high protein crayfish ...
by Kwin
Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2024 Tournament Schedule | BBT
Replies: 4
Views: 4409

Re: 2024 Tournament Schedule | BBT (Tentative)

Permits have not been acquired for south of the Tehachapi’s as yet
by Kwin
Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 2818

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

Growth rate of LMB at Casitas is middle of the road average when compared to LMB sampled throughout the State....which is horrible relative to what it used to be Statewide. The graph below illustrates the Von Bertalanffy Growth Curve for Casitas plotted against the vBGF of LMB collected Statewide fr...
by Kwin
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 2818

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

[quote=WRB post_id=680125 time=1689697772 user_id=35944] Casitas opened in 1958. FLMB introduced in the early 70’s or 50 years ago now. During that time span Casitas was basically neat or at full pool with excellent prey to predator ratio and good water quality. The 80’s were Casitas prime big years...
by Kwin
Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Largemouth & Spotted Bass Numbers in NorCal Lakes
Replies: 16
Views: 3344

Re: Largemouth & Spotted Bass Numbers in NorCal Lakes

My guess is the Florida BG angle WRB alluded to is the biggest contributor to their demise.... I've read a paper I have around somewhere that says the same thing. The severe lack of offshore habitat and relatively stable water levels at Lk Perris 1.0 probably didn't help either. It's the only exampl...
by Kwin
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Largemouth & Spotted Bass Numbers in NorCal Lakes
Replies: 16
Views: 3344

Re: Largemouth & Spotted Bass Numbers in NorCal Lakes

[quote=WRB post_id=679286 time=1687189627 user_id=35944] [quote=gixxer464 post_id=679277 time=1687144995 user_id=19609] Hey Tom, does Lake Perris still have spots in there? If not, what happened? This is all new information to me. Appreciate your insight. Thanks. [/quote] Very few, occasionally a Sp...
by Kwin
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swabbed bass over 7 lbs to collect DNA samples | Trophy Bass Genetics
Replies: 2
Views: 1088

Re: Swabbed bass over 7 lbs to collect DNA samples | Trophy Bass Genetics

Hmmm....looks like proof that continued stocking of FLMB where they already exist is a waste of money.
by Kwin
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Slot Length Limits: When and Why
Replies: 4
Views: 3086

Re: Slot Length Limits: When and Why

In this current culture of C&R everything, all regulations for bass are worthless.
by Kwin
Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Northern strain laregmouth
Replies: 19
Views: 3368

Re: Northern strain laregmouth

NLMB were introduced into CA in 1891 from Illinois. FLMB were first introduced into Upper Otay in 1959. Miramar and El Capitan were stocked in 1961, Casitas in 1968. The first FLMB NorCal introduction was Clear Lake in 1969 along with Hidden Valley and Hodges. Amador, Casitas, Clear Lake in 1970. Ra...
by Kwin
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Special regulation changes in Central Valley lakes
Replies: 3
Views: 3415

Special regulation changes in Central Valley lakes

FYI--as of January 1, 2023 the special black bass regulations at Eastman, Isabella, Hensley, Kaweah, and Success no longer exist, reverting to the Statewide standard 12 inch minimum length, 5 fish bag limit at all locations. see the link below. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=2076...
by Kwin
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How long it takes for a largemouth bass
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Re: How long it takes for a largemouth bass

This graph shows a compilation of mean length at age of LMB from lakes all over SoCal (n=289 from 22 lakes)....most of those getting consistent trout stockings. C&R culture has destroyed growth rates and has contributed greatly to the death of the trophy bass fishing in SoCal. Florida strain or ...
by Kwin
Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: growing bigger bass article
Replies: 5
Views: 935

growing bigger bass article

https://www.fieldandstream.com/conserva ... -oklahoma/

Blasphemy on this forum I know, but it is the truth. Trophy bass fishing is dead because of the overwhelming state of C&R angler culture more so than anything else.
by Kwin
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rancho Seco Still Producing Giant Florida Strain Bass?
Replies: 13
Views: 5355

Re: Rancho Seco Still Producing Giant Florida Strain Bass?

Catch and release culture has been the death of trophy bass fishing. I have a brief but telling length-at-age data set on LMB collected by OEHHA (collect fish for mercury testing) that shows how slow the growth of bass has become. All but two of the bass collected in the data set from multiple lakes...
by Kwin
Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eastman & Hensley lake
Replies: 2
Views: 1382

Re: Eastman & Hensley lake

Have you or anyone you personally know kept a limit of bass in the last decade from anywhere?
by Kwin
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Law that few are aware of
Replies: 17
Views: 3179

Re: Law that few are aware of

I think the OP was referring to 4.00(e) below as it was a trout in the livewell... 4.00. BAIT-GENERAL. Legally acquired and possessed invertebrates, mollusks, crustaceans, amphibians (except salamanders), fish eggs and treated and processed foods may be used for bait, except: (a) No species specifie...
by Kwin
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW trail So Cal
Replies: 3
Views: 764

Re: NBW trail So Cal

the 2022 permits for all of SoCal have not been approved or processed yet. NBW doesn't have a schedule until they receive their approved permits.
by Kwin
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Santa Margarita River is a high priority river
Replies: 2
Views: 1429

Re: Santa Margarita River is a high priority river

too bad they just found quagga mussels in the river.
by Kwin
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: Species?
Replies: 7
Views: 3191

Re: Species?

redeye bass
by Kwin
Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake minnows gone wild
Replies: 10
Views: 3016

Re: clear lake minnows gone wild

It looks more like a Sacramento Blackfish
by Kwin
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead Fish at Don Pedro
Replies: 31
Views: 7872

Re: Dead Fish at Don Pedro

Here is a link to a study done on barotrauma related mortality of FLMB in SoCal. FIzzing is only beneficial when done properly. They're not halibut...they shouldn't be on their side at the bottom of the tank after treatment.

https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx ... 4&inline=1
by Kwin
Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California's Drought Condition's
Replies: 9
Views: 1867

Re: California's Drought Condition's

Drought conditions promote big fish cycles. Trout or no trout.
by Kwin
Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Newsom's Exec Order Will Conserve 30 Percent of Water
Replies: 7
Views: 2230

Re: Newsom's Exec Order Will Conserve 30 Percent of Water

[quote="Dave Poolman"]They are trying to shutdown tournaments at Castaic. Maybe one of you guys can call Gavin and let him know how much fishing means to all of the people in California. Show us what you got boys. Your lake will be next.[/quote]
Who is "they"?
by Kwin
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass in the tahoe keys!
Replies: 17
Views: 5787

Re: Bass in the tahoe keys!

the farther back and away from the main lake, the warmer the water, the more (and bigger) bass there were. At least that's how it was when we did removals of warmwater species from the keys 8-10 years ago.
by Kwin
Fri Sep 04, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to keep NewJen off Clear Lake… #toosoon?
Replies: 40
Views: 8641

Re: How to keep Clear Lake #1

Mountain out of a mole hill. Other environmental factors affect the fishery far more than angling. There are far more bass in Clear Lake than what tournament angler egos believe they catch and how they perceive they affect the population. Clear Lake, is largely what it is because of the consistent p...
by Kwin
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calculating Bass Weight
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

Re: Calculating Bass Weight

DVL LMB were all taken from Hodges and all FLMB. You'll notice data points above and below the slope equation line indicating individual fish may weigh more or less than what the equation can generate. While not perfect, the equation is valuable in establishing lake specific indicators and are used ...
by Kwin
Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calculating Bass Weight
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

Re: Calculating Bass Weight

[attachment=0]DVL LMB Weight at Length 2007-2019.PNG[/attachment] Here is a graph of all LMB collected during fishery surveys at DVL from 2007-2019. The estimated weights at length are based upon the polynomial slope equation.To estimate the weight you simply solve for "Y" using the length...
by Kwin
Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wouldn't it be nice
Replies: 29
Views: 6017

Re: Wouldn't it be nice

What "management practices" do you speak of? I can tell you the current catch and release culture (voluntary release of all bass caught) has been the death of trophy bass fishing in CA and nationwide. The size regulations in place (the only management practice in application for bass) are ...
by Kwin
Fri May 29, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wouldn't it be nice
Replies: 29
Views: 6017

Re: Wouldn't it be nice

Why does CDFW need to stock bass? At this very moment and for the past 3-4 months the adult stock in every waterbody that hold whatever Micropterus sp. are making BILLIONS more. These Sharelunker and/or bass stocking programs contribute a negligible amount to the fisheries they "supplement"...
by Kwin
Thu May 28, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Southern Cali Lakes Open for Launching?
Replies: 3
Views: 967

Re: Southern Cali Lakes Open for Launching?

No algae problems at DVL that I have seen. It may return but the lake is starting to stratify and they are not bringing water in so any significant upwelling which feeds the blooms shouldn't be an issue.
by Kwin
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One lost year might have repercussions that last longer than the virus, both good and bad
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: One lost year might have repercussions that last longer than the virus, both good and bad

A year of closure will not "change" or have any appreciable effect upon a bass fishery. San Vicente was closed for about 10 years. After about day 3 following reopening it was the same as every other lake in SoCal.
by Kwin
Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away
Replies: 20
Views: 5104

Re: High participation tournament cost turning fishermen away

The Mike Long and Mike Hart scenarios don't help drum up business either.
by Kwin
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: diamond valley lake
Replies: 1
Views: 800

Re: diamond valley lake

5" green/brown/purple senko weightless, 15-40' H20. cast, let it sink, twitch it back, repeat.
by Kwin
Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Aluminum boat trailer
Replies: 6
Views: 1798

Re: New Aluminum boat trailer

Had a custom trailer built to replace a trailer that also used tube frames. it rusted out from the inside especially at the wishbone near the front. FE Trailers in Lakeside, Ca built the replacement and did an excellent job. It is still a tube frame but I had them drill small drain holes on the bott...
by Kwin
Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Hemet; Any bass in this lake?
Replies: 5
Views: 1911

Re: Lake Hemet; Any bass in this lake?

drought, habitat degradation, lake succession, carp overpopulation
by Kwin
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Hemet; Any bass in this lake?
Replies: 5
Views: 1911

Re: Lake Hemet; Any bass in this lake?

Not many but the few I've collected electrofishing are all 7-10 lbs.
by Kwin
Wed May 29, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: There were originally no striped bass in California #WBW
Replies: 9
Views: 4044

Re: There were originally no striped bass in California #WBW

So the uproar over a 10 fish, no size limit regulation proposal for striped bass on the Delta, in an era of predominantly CPR, is expected to reduce the population below 432 fish...