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by NaCl
Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night time Clearlake Pig!
Replies: 6
Views: 2709

Re: Night time Clearlake Pig!

Nice fish, Larry. Good to see you still out there stickin pigs.
by NaCl
Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Fishing/hunting trailer...don't pay for motels
Replies: 0
Views: 745

Fishing/hunting trailer...don't pay for motels

1978 Holiday Ramblette. This 28' travel trailer sleeps 4 (single beds), has the following features: Air Conditioning, forced air heat, a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, 2-bay kitchen sink, full bathroom with sink, vanity, toilet, full shower and exhaust fan. This trailer was the very top of the...
by NaCl
Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1697

Re: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...cheap!

Forgot a few details: engine is a 454 cubic inch fuel injected V-8 and drive train is 2-wheel drive. The truck is set up with an electric brake controller.
by NaCl
Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1697

Re: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...cheap!

Made a mistake on the registration. The April date is for a travel trailer I'm selling. I just registered the Suburban for ALL of 2011 and the smog is good for 90 days from 11/4/2010.
by NaCl
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1697

Re: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...cheap!

sorry bout that...95,000 original miles
by NaCl
Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1697

Tow vehicle - Chev Suburban 2500...SOLD

1989 Chevy Suburban 2500 was owned by neighbor who died a couple months ago. He used it to tow his travel trailer to Arizona every year during winter until he went blind 2 years ago. It runs great and passed smog a couple weeks ago...good through December. It's also registered to April 2011 so it sh...
by NaCl
Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP Junebug
Replies: 20
Views: 3823

Re: RIP Junebug

Sorry to hear about Junebug's passing. He was a nice guy and lots of fun.
by NaCl
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Texas 'grows a set', sues the EPA!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2284

Re: Texas 'grows a set', sues the EPA!!!

Our legislature will address the EPA abuses as soon as they pass a new law protecting us from plastic shopping bags. It's been a tough fight with conservatives stone-walling the issue. Everyone knows, right wing extremists like fishermen, hunters and non-union workers want plastic shopping bags to k...
by NaCl
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lets be clear on this....
Replies: 110
Views: 18177

Re: Lets be clear on this....

Gary Dobyns wrote:
Cooch, we fished 10 fish limits for a long time in teams. We had fields of 150 to 180 boats.
...and we had NO one-lake circuits. Everybody traveled and had to do good on 6-7 different bodies of water to make the TOC. To tell the truth, it was more fun back then.
by NaCl
Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pat Donoho
Replies: 63
Views: 11187

Re: Pat Donoho

Pat,

I wish you the best in fighting that cancer. If anyone can beat it, you can.

Dean "NaCl" Sault
by NaCl
Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultimate Bass Christmas Show Saturday and Kevin Van Dam
Replies: 18
Views: 2959

Re: Ultimate Bass Christmas Show Saturday and Kevin Van Dam

I'm a long time fan of KVD. Looking forward to his comments.
by NaCl
Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launch Ramp Lessons 101
Replies: 67
Views: 9377

Re: Launch Ramp Lessons 101

Good pellet gun can solve that problem...LOL
by NaCl
Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Press release from Shimano American, please read...........
Replies: 24
Views: 4039

Re: Press release from Shimano American, please read........

This is NOT a USA problem and nothing the USA decides will change the impact on our fisheries. Japan and many other countries that refuse to limit catches will simply suck the life out of the oceans. It is ridiculous for the USA to impose drastic measures on us while doing nothing about the real pro...
by NaCl
Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How about the old man
Replies: 20
Views: 3039

Re: How about the old man

Yahoooo for Dee! Keep it up old man!
by NaCl
Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kent brown splash down!
Replies: 49
Views: 8102

Tsunami warning that day...hmmm

I think there'a an heir-apparent for Bill Dance! LOL
by NaCl
Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6802

They're on sale right now...23% off!

I've used this new design for punchin slop in the Delta and I was impressed. Danny's offering a limited time sale on his punchin weights until the end of this month.

http://www.millerpunchinweight.com
by NaCl
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLWs future in the west,
Replies: 29
Views: 5041

It's the economy...95%

During this recession, the nation's economic stress is touching virtually every sport. NASCAR attendance is down and revenue in every other major sport is down. Tournament fishing is no different...high unemployment, job insecurity and dramatically lower real estate values hit fishermen hard, so it'...
by NaCl
Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gary Dobyns at The School of Bass October 1st
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

Must be providing free donuts!

Offer free donuts or ice cream and Gary WILL show up! LOL
by NaCl
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DOBYNS RODS
Replies: 27
Views: 4678

Re: DOBYNS RODS

I just recently tried the 8' flippin stick and was surprised how much more water I could cover with that extra reach. You wouldn't think 6 more inches would make that much difference. Only fished it half a day, so I don't yet know if it will get tiring for a whole day, but I wasn't the least bit tir...
by NaCl
Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats up with the Tourney stuff
Replies: 10
Views: 2166

Re: Whats up with the Tourney stuff

Seems to me like we just need more fishermen. How do we "grow" our sport, rather than continually fight over the small numbers that currently exist?
by NaCl
Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Back at it already.
Replies: 6
Views: 1333

Re: Back at it already.

Good news Greg. Hope you stick a pig!
by NaCl
Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama, or McCain?
Replies: 72
Views: 10032

write-in: Dean Sault for president (here's my platform)

Here's my platform: 1. FMLA: Fishing will qualify as a "Family Emergency" under the FMLA Act. Your employer MUST allow your absence to fish and may NOT dock your wages or terminate your employement for such absences. 2. MEDICAL INSURANCE: Medical Insurance plans MUST approve fishing as an ...
by NaCl
Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I have cancer
Replies: 34
Views: 4897

Re: I have cancer

If there can be any "good" news about having cancer, I guess you got it. Here's hoping you continue to beat the odds!
by NaCl
Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 15lb Largemouth
Replies: 59
Views: 9962

Re: 15lb Largemouth

Absolutely beautiful fish! And you're right, the chances of catching another fish that big at Oroville is probably worse than trying to hit the lotto! Nice mount work too.
by NaCl
Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: His Water?? (A question of ethics)
Replies: 31
Views: 4359

Re: His Water?? (A question of ethics)

Simple, ask him about it. He will appreciate the courtesy and will tell you exactly how he feels about it.
by NaCl
Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 911
Replies: 39
Views: 5795

Re: 911

So why are you subscribing?

I terminated my subscription to the Bee many years ago and I don't miss it.

God bless the victims and God bless the troops keeping the fight away from our homeland.
by NaCl
Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do they get in there?
Replies: 26
Views: 4880

It's evolution . . .

Carp have been here for eons but when they heard rumors about bass they decided to evolve into the ultimate freshwater fish. So, for more than 50 years, carp worked hard to evolve into largemouth bass! Some efforts went awry producing things like catfish, squafish and pike (at Lake Davis), but don't...
by NaCl
Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: flippin rod
Replies: 24
Views: 3324

Re: flippin rod

Bit of nostalgia - my first flippin stick was the Fenwick HMG telescopic . . . loved that rod and it lasted over 10 years (until I stepped on it)
by NaCl
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rods situation
Replies: 14
Views: 3271

Gary Dobyns will stand by his rods.

You guys can send your rod in for a replacement and I am certain Gary will stand behind the rod 100% for any manufacturing defect. That said, I have seen his newest prototype rods and they are unbelievable! If I was you, I would send the broken rod in with a note asking to wait for the new designs f...
by NaCl
Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Signatures have been turned back on
Replies: 10
Views: 1928

Re: Signatures have been turned back on

Great rules and plenty of room fro those who wish to personalize their posts. Good job!
by NaCl
Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Siemantel copy cats Mattlures
Replies: 117
Views: 17920

I place my bet on the tan rooster with one eye!

Sorry Darkman, gotta disagree with you. This is not about business. If it was about "business", the original inventer of ANY significant product would get a patent and sue anyone who infringes, to protect both his design and his market share. IMHO - the truth is, all these "bass wars&...
by NaCl
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My apologies
Replies: 15
Views: 2361

Apologies? Not needed.

I have been gone from fishing for about four months as I set up my new publishing company. A lot of my time is spent on "writers" forums getting to know the industry. Ironically, those site owners have the EXACT same problems as you describe here! Some "members" get into flaming ...
by NaCl
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gimmie a clue
Replies: 66
Views: 7230

Re: Gimmie a clue

Greg, I doubt changing rods will really help because the problem is you're not getting enough pressure on the fish for the barb to penetrate the cartilage. A lighter hook should solve the problem. You should have some special jigs poured with extra light hooks. That way, when the bass makes a run, o...
by NaCl
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Picture Section
Replies: 14
Views: 1965

Re: Picture Section

I like this new format a lot more than the old one. It provides more information and more pictures for a quick visual scan.

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Did I hear the news right last night?
Replies: 49
Views: 6875

Re: Did I hear the news right last night?

You heard correctly. It is their position that the current incrase in fuel costs is a permanent change so they have decided to embrace their view of the future by terminating their "big vehicle" production. Over 10,000 workers are being laid off. How does this effect bass fishing? Not sure...
by NaCl
Thu May 29, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ** B.A.S.S. PRO GREG GUTIEREZ SEASON OVER**???
Replies: 24
Views: 4053

Re: ** B.A.S.S. PRO GREG GUTIEREZ SEASON OVER**???

That's too bad about Greg's BassMaster season, but he is certainly a great role model for bass fishing. Family first...he's said that for years and now he's proving he's a man of his word. Best wishes to Greg, his wife and family for a speedy and complete recovery from his wife's illness. Dean "...
by NaCl
Wed May 14, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Zapponi and Perry put delta bass on "lockdown"
Replies: 5
Views: 1657

Re: Oh here we go again, just couldn't resist huh?

Good job Cooch!

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Mon May 12, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We've Lost a Friend In Kyle Clements!
Replies: 87
Views: 25841

In 1989...Pat Clement was

fishing a West Coast Bass Pro-Am at Clearlake. I was fishing it as an Am and staying at the same motel. Late one night during pre-fish, I couldn't sleep and when I went out for a walk past a long row of bass boats, there was one guy sitting under a street light rigging for the next day. It was Pat C...
by NaCl
Tue May 06, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WOW- interesting accusation by Andre Moore!!
Replies: 62
Views: 12551

Wow! Then I should be divorced!

"...in his mind he "WAS" fishing..." If breaking rules includes the thoughts inside one's mind, then every time I watch a Sandra Bullock movie, I'm cheating on my wife! Thank God, she's not a mind reader! LOL! .....NaCl hmmmmm....wonder why she watches so many Brad Pitt movies????
by NaCl
Fri May 02, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS opens coming back to the west?
Replies: 26
Views: 4714

This is a potential disaster....

If BASS returns to the west with a TRUE "Open" style circuit, complete with qualifying spots for national competition, it will draw a lot of interest. By the same token, there are a ton of Ranger owners (and others) who are loyal to FLW, both from a manufacturer's persepctive and appreciat...
by NaCl
Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why give your money to guides?
Replies: 20
Views: 3076

Sorry Greg...you're wrong.

Most of the fruit comes from Chile! LOL!

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell or Dobyns Jig rod????
Replies: 58
Views: 9346

Tarpons and houseboats...

That's a decent Tarpon! Did you "swing" it into the boat with that stout Powell Flippin Stick? Just before I sold my boat, I was up the Middle Fork on Oroville when this guy in a houseboat flagged me down. Said his pregnant wife was feeling some labor pains but his houseboat engine wouldn'...
by NaCl
Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I SCREAM FOUL!
Replies: 67
Views: 10080

Re: "use their REAL NAMES"................

There's nothing wrong with posting under a favorite pseudonym as long as the real identification is available somewhere like the poster's "Profile".

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LuckyCraft's new color, and 6 hours of therapy
Replies: 19
Views: 4254

Re: LuckyCraft's new color, and 6 hours of therapy

What??? Donuts don't weight 12 oz! LOL!

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If You're Having Problems With DivX on Westernbass.tv...
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

sTony...

The instructions provided in this post will save a lot of guys frustration and time. You might want to make his initial post a permanent "sticky" above.

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If You're Having Problems With DivX on Westernbass.tv...
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Re: If You're Having Problems With DivX on Westernbass.tv...

Thanks for the info, I'll try it again...I ended up uninstalling DivX when I couldn't get it to work.

.....NaCl
by NaCl
Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recommendations on where to get a loan for buying a house?
Replies: 15
Views: 2225

Re: Recommendations on where to get a loan for buying a hous

Might want to call Dean Grzelak (pronounced gre-zel'-ak). Dean owns American West Mortgage and he's done several loans for me over the years. He has also handled Gary Dobyns' home loan and he's an avid Delta frog fisherman. His company is located at: 900 Fulton Ave, Ste 205, Sacramento, 95825. ........
by NaCl
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So Why all the Hate on IKE?
Replies: 24
Views: 3311

ROTFLMAO! Well said kb!*NM*

*NM*
by NaCl
Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any one have info on klamath lake? klamath falls, ore
Replies: 8
Views: 3250

Re: Any one have info on klamath lake? klamath falls, ore

Many years ago, my son and I used to fish for trophy trout on Klamath Lake. They were caught trolling Rapalas or throwing them up next to the tules. When we got bored, we dragged plastic worms in deeper areas looking for smallmouth bass that a locl guide said were there. We never got bit The officia...
by NaCl
Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Son is a fanatic - Mom needs help!
Replies: 13
Views: 2962

Sounds like mom is fantastic for her efforts!

Lane, Delta Dan and the others in this thread have given you some excellent ideas. I would only add one thought. A very important part of bass fishing is to conserve the resource. We spend lots of money and time learning how to take care of the fish so they will remain viable for many generations to...