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by Thad O.
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake water conditions
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Re: Clear Lake water conditions

Thanks you guys for the info updates. Didn't think we would have a problem, just had to clear up the rumor mill! So, looks like we're CL bound in a week and half! Can't wait!! cya
by Thad O.
Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake water conditions
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Clear Lake water conditions

I'm hearing rumors this morning that CL is experiencing some high water, ramp closures, etc. etc. Hear that a local club is considering a reschedule for their outing in two weeks. Two weeks is a long time off to consider a reschedule now (if you ask me) but what is really going on? Reason I ask is o...
by Thad O.
Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Devil Mtn. Bass Club @ Hogan on Saturday-Results??
Replies: 1
Views: 582

Devil Mtn. Bass Club @ Hogan on Saturday-Results??

Hi I was curious to see how you guys did out there this past Saturday in that funky weather. We had ours cancelled but it's good to see that you guys found the other ramp and got on the water. Thanks.
by Thad O.
Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Take a special person fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

Re: Take a special person fishing

Welcome back as well Eric. I remember you coming out and helping us out with that event several years back, what a great day for everyone invovled. Kelsey Bass Ranch along with the Modesto Ambassadors will once again be hosting this event for the coming year. Mark your calendar for May 14th this yea...
by Thad O.
Tue May 05, 2009 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: don pedro area
Replies: 5
Views: 1487

Re: don pedro area

Welcome neighbor! Wife and kids have been here for four years now. 3.5 miles from Barrets Cove, 6.5 miles from Fleming, can't beat that! Started out first year with an annual permit to McClure, great lake, great fishing. Bought one to Pedro second year, like Pedro alot more, just more to do besides ...
by Thad O.
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: Oregon Gun Law Question?
Replies: 1
Views: 2622

Re: Oregon Gun Law Question?

The stocks are legal in Cali-prolly some of the tougher gun laws 'round-Oregon is gonna be considerably more lax, so I say "Ship 'em!" Merry Christmas to your buddy! Which brings me to my next question.........what's some good ol' local pals gettin' for Christmas this year? :P Merry Christ...
by Thad O.
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Don Pedro Question

Not much has changed. No places to stay, unless you are camping at the lake. The closest accomodations would be in the town of Jamestown. Good places to stay and eat in the town of Jamestown. Jamestown is about 25-30 mins from the south shore, a little closer to the north shore. Town of Sonora has e...
by Thad O.
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro tomorrow team tourney. Darrel McDaniel Memorial
Replies: 0
Views: 367

Don Pedro tomorrow team tourney. Darrel McDaniel Memorial

Modesto AmBassAdors present the 3rd Annual Darrel McDaniel Memorial tournament. Sign up at the lake at 4 a.m. Fleming Meadows, top of the parking lot. For more info click this link http://www.modestoambassadors.net/Events_Outings.php

cya there.
by Thad O.
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More Winter Nutcase Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1506

Re: More Winter Nutcase Pics

Excellent pix Morgan. It was very nice meeting you. How did you do at McClure on Sunday, another beautiful day to be on the water no doubt, but hopefully the bite was a bit better than Saturday! A great event, great people, and the FOOD! WOW! Sign me up for next year. cya
by Thad O.
Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More Winter Nutcase Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 1506

Re: More Winter Nutcase Pics

Excellent pix Morgan. It was very nice meeting you. How did you do at McClure on Sunday, another beautiful day to be on the water no doubt, but hopefully the bite was a bit better than Saturday! A great event, great people, and the FOOD! WOW! Sign me up for next year. cya
by Thad O.
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: THIS IS IT, 24 HRS TO LIFT OFF FOR NUTCASERS
Replies: 27
Views: 3148

Re: THIS IS IT, 24 HRS TO LIFT OFF FOR NUTCASERS

Whoops take that back MikeD. FishinDave..get a job :wink:
by Thad O.
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: THIS IS IT, 24 HRS TO LIFT OFF FOR NUTCASERS
Replies: 27
Views: 3148

Re: THIS IS IT, 24 HRS TO LIFT OFF FOR NUTCASERS

Johnny.......shockin fish'll get you D'qd in this event, don't even try it bud, I'll be watchin' cause you always seem to be fishing MY water! :wink: MikeD.......pre fishin'..........come on man. Doesn't any body work anymore! :wink: Got the beers, got the chips, got the 411. cya ladies in the morning
by Thad O.
Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Those Coming To Nut Case Rally, Please Help
Replies: 29
Views: 3647

Re: Those Coming To Nut Case Rally, Please Help

Dude, Cooch is sooooooooooo going down on Saturday! Got a big ol' bunch a bananas for his rig. Where's the smack talk??? come on guys :twisted: but sesriously Guy K, I signed up as a boater, bringin some beers/chips and ??? I can easily throw in some waters or sodas as well. Really sounds to me like...
by Thad O.
Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank You - BassinDon - Thank You
Replies: 3
Views: 932

Re: Thank You - BassinDon - Thank You

I second that and would also like to thank Don for taking some time to share with our club some swimbaitin' insight. Wish my baits were as beat up as some of yours..........GEEZ :o Good time last night, great presentation. What an awesome down to earth guy that just absolutely loves to fish..and it ...
by Thad O.
Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camanche Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 1330

Re: Camanche Lake

Camanche is fairly unique in that you can find all sorts of island tops way out in the middle of the lake. They can be very good to fish......if you can find them. Couple of the old timers in our club can shut down right on top of em and stick fish all day at times.PRICEY. For other lakes in the are...
by Thad O.
Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Nutcase Classic Signups HERE
Replies: 87
Views: 13325

Re: Winter Nutcase Classic Signups HERE

Representing the MotherLode.............ME! I'm in! Gunnin' for Cooch! Prayin' that there ain't no jig bite that day. Boat. Beer and chips? Need more, let me know. cya
by Thad O.
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My $6.05 to "Enhance" the Delta/Bay
Replies: 19
Views: 2810

My $6.05 to "Enhance" the Delta/Bay

yeah right, where's the "Enhancement"? How many years have we been paying this now? Has anyone noticed any "enhancements"? Show me an "enhancement" and I'll be happy about my donation. Or is that six bucks headed towards that record 14 billion dollar budget deficit? Hmm...
by Thad O.
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hunting related
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: hunting related

I think that a dog needs a name based a little on their personalities and traits. So spend some time with the dog and a fitting name should come. Our two dogs were adopted from others that could no longer keep them, so they came pre-named, Dutch (Chesapeake) and Shadow (chocolate). But after getting...
by Thad O.
Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hunting related
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: hunting related

I think that a dog needs a name based a little on their personalities and traits. So spend some time with the dog and a fitting name should come. Our two dogs were adopted from others that could no longer keep them, so they came pre-named, Dutch (Chesapeake) and Shadow (chocolate). But after getting...
by Thad O.
Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anouncement - NFR
Replies: 19
Views: 2857

Re: Anouncement - NFR

AWESOME! How is that NFR??? You just got yourself a couple more life long fishin' partners! :lol: Best of luck to your NEW family. What a great Christmas gift for the two of you. No doubt your holidays will always be more special from here on :D . Congrats. cya
by Thad O.
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 929

Re: Winter Fishing

I agree with you Basstrophy, these McClure spots that were chunky fighters two-three years ago are all but gone for me. For a good example, last Sunday at our bass club outing, I weighed a limit of spots for a grand total of 4.38 lbs!!!!!!!!!! That's just wrong, a 13" bass should at least be a ...
by Thad O.
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?
Replies: 6
Views: 7788

Re: Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?

Best of luck Gator. Post some pics when you do score! cya
by Thad O.
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:34 am
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?
Replies: 6
Views: 7788

Re: Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?

Best of luck Gator. Post some pics when you do score! cya
by Thad O.
Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?
Replies: 6
Views: 7788

Did anyone score in D6 opening rifle weekend?

Went up and hunted near Herring Creek this weekend, no luck, saw only two does on Saturday, and one on Sunday driving out to the highway. Anyone get lucky in D6 this weekend? Heard from the Fish and Game that there were reports of two bucks taken in the Herring Creek area over the weekend.
by Thad O.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 9/11/01 Where were you when you heard?
Replies: 19
Views: 2595

9/11/01 Where were you when you heard?

Today is Patriot's Day. A day set to remember the tradjedy of the brutal attack on America six years ago. Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard? I remember being at work at the time when a buddy of mine who listened to a Walkman radio while he worked told me that plan...
by Thad O.
Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Modesto am-bass adors
Replies: 1
Views: 489

Re: Modesto am-bass adors

Jack, the member that used to keep our website up and current has been gone from our club for some time now. We recently slated another of our members' wives to keep our website current and up to date, but as fortune would have it, they very recently experienced a home fire in which he and his famil...
by Thad O.
Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Downloading topo maps to handheld GPS.......How to???
Replies: 0
Views: 457

Downloading topo maps to handheld GPS.......How to???

Has anyone tried downloading topo maps to their GPS units, handheld or otherwise? I would like to finally learn how to better use my hand held GPS for fishing and hiking purposes and I think that having some quality Topo maps downloaded into the unit would help out a lot, I'm just having some troubl...
by Thad O.
Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Boats for Kelsey Bass Ranch Fundraiser 6/10-*Free*
Replies: 4
Views: 853

Re: Need Boats for Kelsey Bass Ranch Fundraiser 6/10-*Free*

Very sorry George, unfortunately same day as our club outing or you sure would have some Modesto AmBassAdor's there to help out. Thad O.
by Thad O.
Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: R. Harkins...no more quackin' dog?
Replies: 2
Views: 981

R. Harkins...no more quackin' dog?

I love the quackin' dog :D . Don't go gettin' all official on us now. We know ya got a sweet boat..........but the quackin' dog.......now that's just plain funny right there........I don't care who ya are! :lol:
by Thad O.
Thu May 31, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TURKEY SHOOTS DON PEDRO JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER "INTEREST'
Replies: 43
Views: 6458

Re: TURKEY SHOOTS DON PEDRO JUNE THRU SEPTEMBER "INTERE

I could make some events on Friday nights. 7-1 sounds good. Every other week sounds right. Keep us posted.
by Thad O.
Thu May 31, 2007 4:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Today I lost my Fishing Partner....
Replies: 44
Views: 8074

Re: Today I lost my Fishing Partner....

Scott-
So sorry to hear the news. Your father will always be with you in your thoughts and memories. Sounds like your father lived a great life. May he rest in peace. Thad O.
by Thad O.
Mon May 21, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Batteries do you run????
Replies: 36
Views: 6747

Re: What Batteries do you run????

Hi Charlie. I currently have a Costco/Kirkland cranking battery (had to buy one in a pinch, and was at Costco) but so far seems to be a good battery. Then I have three of your Centennial (group 27's?) batts for the trolling motor. I replaced those several months ago when the other three went dead on...
by Thad O.
Fri May 18, 2007 4:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MODESTO AMBASSADORS 35TH ANNUAL NIGHT TEAM (QUESTIONS)
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Re: MODESTO AMBASSADORS 35TH ANNUAL NIGHT TEAM (QUESTIONS)

Phil , first thank you for handing out flyers through your shop. Second, I believe there is a phone # on the bottom of the flyers for ANY questions regarding the tourney. LMB - #4 No. #5 Maybe, haven't heard, I'll check and get back to ya. #6 Absolutely!? #7 CRANK.....in the Mother Lode......you're...
by Thad O.
Thu May 03, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need boaters-great cause-Take A Special Person Fishing Event
Replies: 6
Views: 1514

Re: Need boaters-great cause-Take A Special Person Fishing E

What kinda excuse is that? :wink: Congratulations on the baby boy, a new fishin partner! As of this morning it looks like we have it covered as far as boats. We had a decent amount of feedback from folks here at Westernbass, and a few that are coming out for the first time this year to lend a hand f...
by Thad O.
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Still looking for boaters' help-Saturday-Kelsey Bass Ranch
Replies: 0
Views: 399

Still looking for boaters' help-Saturday-Kelsey Bass Ranch

Take A Special Person Fishing Event-Modesto AmBassAdors Saturday, May 5th- Kelsey Bass Ranch-in Snelling, CA BBQ-Awards-Smiles Several boaters/boats are still needed. If you can donate your boat and time to help out with this event please join us this Saturday. Thanks, Please contact me-Thad Ortega-...
by Thad O.
Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ralph Harkins-Thank you!
Replies: 3
Views: 1089

Ralph Harkins-Thank you!

Modesto AmBassAdors would like to once again say thank you to Pro fisherman Ralph Harkins for another informative presentation about his type of fishing at our club meeting last night. Ralph has some very neat insights into our sport and he really seems to enjoy in sharing some of his tried and true...
by Thad O.
Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need boaters-great cause-Take A Special Person Fishing Event
Replies: 6
Views: 1514

Need boaters-great cause-Take A Special Person Fishing Event

Modesto AmBassAdors host this year's Take A Special Person Fishing event Saturday May 5th @ Kelsey Bass Ranch near Snelling, CA. Boaters will be paired with a special needs individual for a few fun hours of fishing on this excellent little bass fishery. If you are open to fish on this Saturday (May...
by Thad O.
Mon Apr 09, 2007 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jigs Tackle Phone Number ??
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Re: Jigs Tackle Phone Number ??

209-852-2777
by Thad O.
Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: is this worth it...???
Replies: 20
Views: 5477

Re: is this worth it...???

EVERY motor will EVENTUALLY need a rebuild or new power head at some point. Question is, this engine; will it go two hours, two weeks, two years? If you want real piece of mind, you probably want to ask the seller if you can take it to a mechanic for a once-over and more importantly, a compression c...
by Thad O.
Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Modesto Ambassadors
Replies: 3
Views: 818

Re: Modesto Ambassadors

No you heard wrong. The tournament is on.......with some minor changes. With all tourney org's out there to compete with these days, we are making some minor changes to our tournament. One is that we will be starting our tournament on a Friday night and fishing until Saturday morning this year. In t...
by Thad O.
Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody been to San Luis lately.....
Replies: 1
Views: 541

Re: Anybody been to San Luis lately.....

Haven't fished it lately, but drove by it last Friday. Very full. No lack of water.
by Thad O.
Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Expensive lesson-boatowners READ
Replies: 15
Views: 4394

Thanks for the offer Don!

Parts are on order and I should be back out by the long Christmas vacation (I get 10 days off of work in a row!!) Turns out the mechanic says that a "pinion nut" came loose and got tangled up in all the gears and bearings causing major damage. The mechanic also found water in the lower uni...
by Thad O.
Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Expensive lesson-boatowners READ
Replies: 15
Views: 4394

Expensive lesson-boatowners READ

so I'm out fishing at Pedro this past Saturday and I fire up the motor to move to the next spot and notice a bit of a vibration in the seat coming from the rear end when I put the boat in gear. First thing that I think is that the prop is broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged. Trim up the motor, ins...
by Thad O.
Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clubs!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2465

Re: Clubs!!

Hi BigRob. I invite you to join The Modesto AmBassAdors at our next meeting on Dec. 7th @ 7 p.m. at Monaco's restaraunt in Modesto. We have finished our lake selection for the '07 season and it looks to be another exciting year. Our season opener is the following Sunday on the 10th that takes us to ...