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BASNFAN

I am sure they have a method of checking boats to make sure they have been inspected but I don't know what that procedure is. But, you should be aware that they don't start the inspections at the Forebay until 8:30 AM. And if there are boats ahead of you, who knows how long it will take and then add...

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I totally agree about the confusion! Just today on the news was a report that Folsom has been reopened but what does that mean? No quarentine? No inspection? Just pay your launch fee and go? ? ?

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Now that you have mentioned it, I was thinking I noticed some color changes. I fished Shasta end of April and Oroville yesterday - I noticed they still catch fish. By the way, I mentioned to the guy in the pay booth about the inspections for Golden Mussels to begin on Memorial Day weekend and he sai...

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Thanks for the info. Now I can go ahead and make plans.

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I was hoping to make it up to Oroville this Friday, but I have heard rumors that they were instituting the quarantine, etc. for the lake, but I have not heard anything for sure, like if and when. Can anybody clue me in? Thanks in advance.

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Are there any restrictions, regarding Golden Mussels at Lakes like Oroville, Bullards Bar and Shasta?

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Thanks for that info, Eddie! I put in my personal info and it immediately gave me my app ID number, which does match the ID number previously assigned to me. It also said, "Card not issued yet". Like I said earlier, I will just have to patient a little longer. Just thought, if I failed the...

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thanks guys! I will be patient for awhile longer. And no, I did not get a download thing as an option.

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Anybody still not getting their Boater ID Card? I read the book, paid my $10.00, applied to take the test, took the test and mailed it in - all about mid January, and I have not heard a word since, nor received the Temp Card. I do have the app ID number and Boater ID number.

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A few day ago I learned that you can go to Gone Fishing Marine in Dixon and they will attach the tag/seal to your boat - no fee, no appointment necessary. I did that today and I was in and out of there inside 10 minutes. When the quarentine is up 2nd week of March, I will be ready to fish.

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I hope to be fishing Berryessa early to mid March and I need to get my boat cleared before hand before the 30 day quarenteen. I believe you have to make an appointment. Can anyone provide me with a number to call? Also, are the inspections done only at certain ramps or marinas? Thanks in advance!

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I have a 17ft aluminum, multi specie boat with a Mercury 115 four stroke. I hit something on the Delta several weeks ago and damaged the aluminum prop, a little more than I think could be repaired. The prop was a 15 pitch. Checking on line, I found 15 pitch props, that came with numbers from 11 to a...

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I was very disappointed to hear President Trump's position on the Delta water system. President Trump appears to be reasonable and ready to listen. Has any one requested a meeting with him face to face to put forth the real facts?

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You don't seem to be too upset with the problems you had but I would guess that is because of the good fishing & catching.

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I was recently given a couple of BPS gift cards for a favor done. In preparation for a trip to BPS, I did a little inventory of my different bait boxes, line, hooks, weights, etc., to see what I might need. Are you kidding me? I need more? I will never use all that I have. I decided to hold the card...

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I took my cousin Charlie up to Shasta and we fished 3 1/2 days beginning on Monday the 17th. A couple of good showers that afternoon but very cold day with best water temp at about 52 degrees. It warmed a little each day (air temp and H2O temp). By Thursday PM, we found some water temps up to 57. Fi...

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I am really confused as to where this actually is. Can you get to Markley Cove via Winters? If not, I guess a guy would have to go clear down to Fairfield and cut across from there.

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The last time I needed new runners on my boat, I bought pressure treated 2X6's and then covered them with my old carpet which was still usable. That was about 4 years ago and they are still fine. I used a hydraulic jack to lift the boat so I could take the old ones out and put in the new ones. I am ...

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I also have been wondering if anyone has heard how the big fire a few weeks ago was started.

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I drove up there this afternoon and the water is still way down, no where near the base of the glory hole yet. I did notice though, that it looked like the water level was right at the base of their main ramp. Guessing it would have to come up three or more feet, or more, before they open that ramp.

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Hay Mark, if you don't find what you want, take a cork from a wine bottle and drill a hole thru it the long way. Next make a cut down one side the long way, and then slightly widen that cut enough so you can slip your lanyard into it. Cheap float for a few minutes of your time plus you can drink the...

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That is really bad news for Glory Hole and all the customers who have depended on them for fuel and gear, etc. I was wondering if there is any other sport/bait shops in the area. If not, I was thinking a new place in the area could be quite an investment seeing as how popular New Melones is for fish...

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I did not realize what a Binky Bug was at the time but I learned from friends to make them myself. I used a variety of grub style baits and then using sewing needle, I would thread rubber or silicone strands thru the baits. Sometimes to sets of strands and sometimes three sets of strands, depending ...

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Now there are some memories! Back in the early 70's, I fished both the Mattie and the Brawly Bass Bug at Oroville and Berryessa, with great success.

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Ouch, but what a story! It made my butt hole pucker!

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Boy, I am with you on that! I belonged to a club back in the late 70's/early 80's. It was fun and I learned a lot but it just was not my thing. Since then, I was just a weekender, until I retired, when I fished nothing but weekdays. The only pressure I felt was from trying to put my partner onto som...

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I just hope and pray that he and his are alright. Anyone heard from Pops? I cannot see Caleb taking off like that and not posting he was going to be out of town. Whatever, its his private business.

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Thanks, Swimbaits!

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Has anybody heard anything from Caleb Smith, or about him. I really miss his reports and videos.

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Yes, some great pics of your big fish, which proves you must be doing something right. But instead of just showing off your big fish, I am sure you could share some details of your catches without giving away secret spots - like general area of the state or country, baits used, time of year, etc.

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Now that is the way to do it! I have a young, 11 year old friend from Church that I have been mentoring and got him out a couple times last year and hope to get him out soon for this year.

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the first plastic worm I remember came pre-rigged and had a wire running thru it with at least two hooks on it and a little propeller in front. It might have been Cream Lures. Just showing my age.

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Heck yeah, that is a good fish! I am so jealous!!

I am old enough though that I remember if you caught a bass at Oroville, it was either a largemouth or a smallmouth.

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I could go for either Yamamoto or Robo Worms, but I am surprised that Berkeley has not shown up on the favorites list.

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Thanks guys, for the info. Cappell is a good option. I will see how I feel when I get up on whatever day I decide I can go.

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I am 81 years young and had my 2nd hip replacement in December, so I am not into long walks yet. Are they still launching at the lower ramp, and if so, is there any intermediate parking or is it "Walk to the top". I haven't bass fished since last June because of the hip problem but hope to...

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I know you are really trying hard to put together an entertaining and informative video, but it would sure be nice if you could figure out your sound system so we can hear what is said.

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Awesome video! Awesome fishing! Thanks!

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Wow!!! I started my Oroville fishing the Spring of 1970, fishing from the bank in that last big cove to the right before the Enterprise Bridge. I am too old to recall the name of that cove now, but I caught my biggest Oroville LM that year. It was only 5 1/2 pounds but was awfully big to me. I am 80...

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That is a nice fish in anyone's book! Looks to be in the 6 to 7 lb range. Were you able to weigh it?

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They built that wall a few years back during a serious draught and later tore it down. I am sure it would be in the same place which was about halfway between where the West end of False River joins the San Joaquin and Fisherman's Cut.

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It seems to me we need that outflow as it keeps the saltwater from intruding inland and also protects a lot of Delta farmland, our fisheries, and other wildlife.

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Shasta fishing was crazy this year compared to most years . Between my partner and I, we boated 72 bass and one crappie in the 3 1/2 days. Usually we do that many for both of us in one day. Biggest was pushing 2 lbs. The crappie though was 14 1/2 inches and provided more meet and bigger filets than ...

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Thanks guys! I go up every year but just a little later normally, so I guess I will find out when we get there on Monday. And I always have to stop by Phils during the trip for a little info and to leave a few bucks behind.

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Hi guys! I will be fishing Shasta Monday thru Friday this next week. I would guess that there might be some early spawning going on about now but would most likely guess that the majority of bass are staging and in pre-spawn. Can anyone confirm or deny? Thanks in advance.

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Thanks for the help guys! I put together a rig based on Tactical Bassin tutorial and used it today and got absolutely no bites at all. I did use too heavy a jig head on my three hooked baits and will be lightening them up. But I can't say there was any other problem with the set up as no matter what...

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I bought my first umbrella rig today and plan on trying it at Lake berryessa on Thursday. First, it is my understanding that in California, we can have baits attached with three hooks. There are five snap swivels off the five arms for five baits. What do you put on the other two? Do you rig them on ...

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I fished out of Bidwell on Wednesday and everything was great. There is construction equipment around and I was given to understand that some days launching can be delayed or prohibited, but no way to find out in advance.

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thanks floater, that was more info than I actually expected. Good on YOU!

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I do enjoy your life thoughts and lessons as they are usually right on. However, I would like to hear more about what you are doing when fishing, like info about your bait, how you are fishing it, the depth you are fishing that day, etc. But do keep it comeing.

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