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by jcruz
Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Powell Rods
Replies: 5
Views: 1507

Re: Powell Rods

Interested in 804? Any possibility you will be near Sacramento soon? Thx
by jcruz
Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry's Gas Tax !......
Replies: 76
Views: 16680

Re: Jerry's Gas Tax !......

Ignorant? Drew and Levy..one sentence comments are ignorant. I am only telling the truth on whats happening.. not just what clowns like you you read in the papers or watch on TV. I don't support the tunnels..hell I was raised and my father still lives less than 100 yards from one of the proposed int...
by jcruz
Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry's Gas Tax !......
Replies: 76
Views: 16680

Re: Jerry's Gas Tax !......

It really amazes my how out of touch folks are when it comes to state budget issues. The gas tax hadn't been raised since 1994 and when it was it was raised by Republican Governor George Dukemejian. 100% of the gas tax a person pays at the pump will go to fix and maintain California state and local ...
by jcruz
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opinion on Aluminum (Tracker) vs Fiberglass in Wind
Replies: 16
Views: 11657

Re: Opinion on Aluminum (Tracker) vs Fiberglass in Wind

I have a Triton 18-ft Aluminum boat with a 150 Yamaha. Its a great boat to tow, easy to store and runs all day on a tank of gas. The only downside is the high winds and running chop. But when the winds are blowing 20+ mph everybody -- even the big glass boats are running to find some relief. I agree...
by jcruz
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opinions: Glass Cranking Rod
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Re: Opinions: Glass Cranking Rod

Thanks for the replies.

Gary: The Dobyns 705 CB Glass was indeed on my short list to handle. And weight is a huge factor to me when choosing a "chuck and wind" rod. Thanks again.
by jcruz
Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opinions: Glass Cranking Rod
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Opinions: Glass Cranking Rod

I just broke my favorite glass cranking rod, that rod caught countless 8lb+ fish on the Delta. It was a custom built Seeker "S" Glass 705. Unfortunately, the gentlemen who built me that rod passed away a few years back. Can anybody recommend anything comparable? Primarily used for throwing...
by jcruz
Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wiley X Sunglasses
Replies: 17
Views: 4659

Re: Wiley X Sunglasses

Just my 2cents and I do not have any bones to pick. My partner bought a pair, I forget what style but they had the foam inserts. They looked good, but lasted a season or two before breaking. The material got pretty brittle after some time in the sun.
by jcruz
Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What brand of Rain Gear?
Replies: 21
Views: 6226

Re: What brand of Rain Gear?

Have no regrets, and purchase the BPS 100 MPH and zip in liner for cold weather.
by jcruz
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee Information Please
Replies: 4
Views: 1214

Re: Pardee Information Please

Took a buddy up last weekend fun fishing. After catching a boat load of trout, ran up Mokelumne and hit some deeper rock walls and coves for bass. Caught a few really nice looking largemouth up to 5lbs on a drop shot with a shad colored worm. Threw a jig and swim bait for nada -- but I know you can ...
by jcruz
Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bobbys perfect frog change?
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Re: Bobbys perfect frog change?

This is actually the 3rd Generation of Bobby's Perfect Frog. The original was the softest material by far and the best bait produced in my opinion. The original had the skirted material as its entire leg held together by a small clear rubber band. 2G line of baits incorporated the lead on the hook s...
by jcruz
Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells
Replies: 55
Views: 10871

Re: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells

Congratulations Mr. Wasulko. Given your business acumen and extensive technological background, you seem like the perfect person to bring new energy and ideas to an already top-notch bass fishing resource. Good luck. jcruz
by jcruz
Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest
Replies: 29
Views: 4673

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest

If you could magically dispossess one professional angler of his/her go to mastered fishing technique to add to your repertoire, what angler and what technique would that be? And not as a defensive move :wink: .

Joseph Cruz
by jcruz
Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOP WATER FROG
Replies: 13
Views: 2765

Re: TOP WATER FROG

On the Delta, it's the new Bobby's Perfect Frog that employs the Ish's Phat Frog separate chamber body style in Cicada or Sparrow. Hands down!
by jcruz
Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seal Skinz???
Replies: 5
Views: 1392

Re: Seal Skinz???

REI near Cal Expo
by jcruz
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Jerry Brown
Replies: 6
Views: 1381

Re: Jerry Brown

And so does Meg.....just saying..... -- Whitman's Website (http://www.megwhitman.com), reporting on her visit to Fresno proclaimed, "As governor, she said she would stick with her conviction that saving jobs takes precedence and would use emergency powers to order more pumping from the Delta. I...
by jcruz
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SCARED UP "n" THAR!!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1705

Re: SCARED UP "n" THAR!!!!!!

Well said, Chad. It's a little disheartening for a "new to the game" angler to hear the "non-chalant" attitude expressed by some high level anglers when it comes to rules. As trivial as some rules may seem, running lights, cell phones, 5 in the tank etc. -- they are put in place ...
by jcruz
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 54986

Re: If you keep posting to this retarded thread...

I have no dog in this fight or any bones to pick, but the damage was done when those 5 fish went to the scales. "Character is what we do when no one is watching."
by jcruz
Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 19625

Re: The taxpayer pay nothing into Cal pers Really????

Proposition 25 Includes Deceptive Wording. Proposition 25's proponents claim that they do not intend to change the vote threshold for taxes, and the title and summary of the initiative prepared by the state states that the initiative retains a two-thirds vote for taxes. However, these statements are...
by jcruz
Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 19625

Re: CA vs. AZ

Proposition 25 if passed would allow for a simple majority of legislators to approve the state budget. Currently, a proposed State Budget requires 2/3rd in both houses and the Governor's signature. Proposition 25 PRESERVES the requirement that a supermajority vote is required to RAISE taxes. The peo...
by jcruz
Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area
Replies: 53
Views: 14601

Re: Davis Knight FLW Fishing area

A well deserved WIN -- that is for sure.
by jcruz
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DELTA DON >>>WINS!!!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 10196

Re: DELTA DON >>>WINS!!!!!

Personally, I feel if it's navigable waters and your not breaking any rules or local laws it is in play and fishable to the first person who runs there on Day 1. That said, this was posted on the FLW website -- under the Delta Don story, from the would-be pond owner -- can anyone validate these poin...
by jcruz
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLS Coverage on KCRA
Replies: 9
Views: 2251

Re: FLS Coverage on KCRA

I agree. The reporter's timing may have been off a little -- but she has no control when it's a live feed -- time slots are strictly followed during a newscast. Let just be happy KCRA was on the ground covering and helping promote the sport of bass fishing.
by jcruz
Wed May 26, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our country is under attack
Replies: 43
Views: 8032

Re: Our country is under attack

Whoopass.. Do you think anybody can go out in international waters and start drilling a well? Believe me, I can't make this stuff up, (The Deepwater Horizon was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and completed in 2001 . It was owned by Transocean, and was under lease to BP until Septem...
by jcruz
Wed May 26, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our country is under attack
Replies: 43
Views: 8032

Re: Our country is under attack

"Stupid comments??" Hey Whoopass -- If you can get past just reading the "Funnies" you might learn something. Editorial: Oil spill isn't just sullying the gulf PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY, MAY. 26, 2010 As is now clear (and all too globular on the shores of the Gulf Coast) BP has thoroug...
by jcruz
Wed May 26, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our country is under attack
Replies: 43
Views: 8032

Re: Our country is under attack

The BP video clearly shows that BP is doing everything in their power to stop this leak from flowing. The two additional wells will relieve the immense pressure from the current rupture. BP has a fleet of boats on site -- what can the Government do to help now? BP has more money than the US mint. Bl...
by jcruz
Fri May 14, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trying to find a certain location on Delta
Replies: 16
Views: 3911

Re: Trying to find a certain location on Delta

Sounds like the west end of Mildred to me -- a lot of weed growth back there this year.
by jcruz
Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frogs takeing on water
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: Frogs takeing on water

Newly manufactured Bobby's Perfect have an internal lead weight attached to the hook. Expose the hook and snip away some of the lead weight to lighten the frog. This was discussed last year.
by jcruz
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Way to go Chad, Kenny , and Gary Lake Amistad
Replies: 9
Views: 2400

Re: Way to go Chad, Kenny , and Gary Lake Amistad

Congrats -- that a way to represent Chad!! Good luck on the next two.
by jcruz
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat gets smashed at Clear Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 2105

Re: Boat gets smashed at Clear Lake

I second the Jay suggestion -- 916-203-8082 -- does great work and one hell of a good guy.
by jcruz
Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Joe Cruze
Replies: 1
Views: 648

Re: Joe Cruze

Jay -- Sent you a PM.

Hope all is well.

jcruz
by jcruz
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shoestring budget!!! Delta?
Replies: 14
Views: 3458

Re: Shoestring budget!!! Delta?

Tower Park off Highway 12 is a good call. I recently seen some folks camping there a few weeks back. And its located nicely in the East Delta.
by jcruz
Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS Elite Delta Tournament predictions
Replies: 21
Views: 4193

Re: BASS Elite Delta Tournament predictions

Delta is fishing tough right now 53-54 degree dirty water and this cold snap isn't going to help. Somebody is going to get em (Ish Monroe) -- I predict 23lbs per day average to win. Check the AC results last weeked for East Delta 21.84 to win and most those guys are "Delta Rats".
by jcruz
Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: brackish water delta
Replies: 6
Views: 1968

Re: brackish water delta

I agree -- Sherman Island
by jcruz
Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa
Replies: 4
Views: 1483

Re: Berryessa

Narrows is good this time of year for numbers -- find bait rip, hula, darter. But odds are your not going to win a tournament in the Narrows. Main Lake good this time of year - Big Island -- smallies start looking early to lay down - easy to catch a limit. Vineyard is where you can cash a check -- l...
by jcruz
Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Bass Delta Pro-Am -- Looking for Pro to sign up with
Replies: 0
Views: 466

WON Bass Delta Pro-Am -- Looking for Pro to sign up with

A friend of mine who had planned on signing up with me as a Pro had to bail because of some more pressing issues. Shoot me an email @ jcruz@rebuildca.org if you are signing up solo and have no problem adding a Co-angler.

Thanks.

JC
by jcruz
Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishermans Warehouse in Sac BROKEN into...
Replies: 9
Views: 2453

Re: Fishermans Warehouse in Sac BROKEN into...

An email from Alan indicated that the thieves came in form the roof. He also said that they went right for the high end reels and graphs. I hope they catch these douche bags --because ultimately its US the consumer who pays for it!!
by jcruz
Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aluminum Bass Boats
Replies: 25
Views: 6554

Re: Aluminum Bass Boats

I have a Triton 186 Magnum (18 1/2 ft) with a 150 Yamaha. It's a great boat on the Delta which I fish most of the time. The only downside is the wind and big water, when its blowing over 20 MPH gusts -- running the channel and tract will be a little rough and wet. But if the Delta is blowing three f...
by jcruz
Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: yamaha vmax hpdi
Replies: 9
Views: 7188

Re: yamaha vmax hpdi

Run the 150 HPDI on my Triton 186 Magnum -- just an awesome motor.
by jcruz
Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to Steve Yee for winning HBC 5!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4921

Re: Congrats to Steve Yee for winning HBC 5!!!!

Congrats Steve
by jcruz
Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which would you choose, and why?
Replies: 15
Views: 3539

Re: Which would you choose, and why?

No brainer. After reading this article detailing how Evinrude/OMG will not warranty any new or previously sold engines. Like an outboard engine heaving its last gasp, the marine industry legend Outboard Marine Corp. (OMG) filed for bankruptcy in late December, leaving an oil slick of debt and a boa...
by jcruz
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: True Bass-New Episode
Replies: 13
Views: 4307

Re: True Bass-New Episode

Liking the new format. G. Sanchez stay off my water!!!!
by jcruz
Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sac River smallies
Replies: 8
Views: 2596

Re: Sac River smallies

Don't go to Arrowhead -- the guy who runs the place hates bass fisherman and duck hunters and is a complete IDIOT!!!!
by jcruz
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is so hard to understand about the
Replies: 47
Views: 8998

Re: What is so hard to understand about the

According to to the U.S. Geological Survey, the Central Valley aquifers boundaries are beeing pushed out -- see story. Feds document shrinking San Joaquin Valley aquifer PUBLISHED MONDAY, JUL. 13, 2009 California's San Joaquin Valley has lost 60 million acre-feet of groundwater since 1961, according...
by jcruz
Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is so hard to understand about the
Replies: 47
Views: 8998

Re: What is so hard to understand about the

Political Reality 101. The only reason the Peripheral Canal didn't get approved by voters in the 80's was because of central valley Ag interests sided with N. Californians and Governor Moonbeam and contributed a few million of dollars to help defeat the state wide ballot measure. Those individual fa...
by jcruz
Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: T-STORMS HELP OR HURT THE DELTA BITE ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2091

Re: T-STORMS HELP OR HURT THE DELTA BITE ?

Had it right the first time. Per Lee Trevino, "Even God can't hit a 2 iron."
by jcruz
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Truck?
Replies: 25
Views: 4395

Re: Truck?

2008 GMC Denali -- need I say more?
by jcruz
Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Boating accident on the Delta
Replies: 17
Views: 4943

Re: Another Boating accident on the Delta

The footage showed an older dark colored Ranger with a Yamaha motor. Sad indeed - prayers go out to the family. Yet, another sad reminder why your safety equipment i.e. life vest, kill switches should be used at ALL times.
by jcruz
Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking to fish Delta (guide or free tourney)
Replies: 5
Views: 1629

Re: Looking to fish Delta (guide or free tourney)

Just reverse the 2 and 7 and it's done!! -- :lol: :lol: :shock: