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Gary Dobyns

SoCal has some of the toughest fishing in the country. A combination of not enough lakes, too many fishermen, clear water....all adds up to very high fishing pressure and very educated fish. This is why so many SoCal anglers are stud fishermen. They must learn every trick in the book, they have unbe...

Gary Dobyns

We’ve received many questions about Shasta, particularly due to the Oroville concerns. The Oroville evacuation has been lifted to advisory and the lake has now dropped to 874 feet as I write this. It’s down 28 feet from when the problem was noticed and is forecasted to be at the 850 foot goal late F...

Gary Dobyns

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Clear Lake team event on March 11th. As you may know, Clear Lake has stopped all power boats on the lake as of 2-14. We are still planning to have the event unless the lake is closed to boats. If it is closed, we will reschedule for a later date. If we...

Gary Dobyns

Thanks Jim. I'll make another post here shortly about Shasta too. We won't have a full list of boat numbers until guys sign in. I'm sure we'll take a hit on numbers because of evacuations. But I think we've broke 120 pre-signs . Plus we always get a bunch at the lake. So it's going to be big event s...

Gary Dobyns

I will respond for WWBT. I would respond for FLW but I don't know it off top of my head. WWBT- Ranger Cup- If you sign-up for Ranger Cup and pay $19.99, wear the correct clothing and put a Ranger Cup Logo on windshield you are qualified. Evinrude - Must be 2008 or Newer and be registered in your nam...

Gary Dobyns

The 520 I knew about sold. Just letting you know I did check. I'll keep my ears open. THX!!

Gary Dobyns

Be patient and keep an eye out. Good deals do come along, they just don't last long. I did know where a used 520 was but don't know if it's sold or not. I'll check tomorrow. Also it never hurts to contact boat dealers and see if they have anything. Gone Fishin Marine in Dixon does a LOT of consignme...

Gary Dobyns

Flipit touched on some very key points. Ranger boats are very stable fishing platforms. Even their smaller boats are stable. On the water we're on the trolling motor 95% of most days. A stable platform is very important to many anglers...what if you have a buddy in the back that likes to stand on th...

Gary Dobyns

[quote="callwakeup"][quote="Gary Dobyns"]The 185 is an impressive boat before you talk about pricing and then it's a real impressive boat. I agree with you on the rating. This boat could easily handle a larger engine." just curious... i imagine that the boat and transom coul...

Gary Dobyns

The 185 is an impressive boat before you talk about pricing and then it's a real impressive boat. I agree with you on the rating. This boat could easily handle a larger engine. I also believe it's strictly a price point issue as well. I have drove this boat with another good sized guy :) and the per...

Gary Dobyns

Just might do it. I've never had so many F-n-F questions in my life. Our Lake Oroville boys have put this technique on the map in the west. It's always been popular in some places in the East. A great shop that specializes in hand tied custom flies is Natures Tackle Box( 678)-567-1211 Good friends o...

Gary Dobyns

Most big Gamakatsu would work....I'm getting good at these sponsor plugs

Gary Dobyns

Damn right it would. You'd need different rod for every pizza topping to do it right. Fury Series for one topping, Sierra Series for two topping, Champion Series for 3 topping and combinations would certainly require a DX. How many you need shipped today ?

Gary Dobyns

[quote="mark poulson"]I have a Ranger, and I still can't catch fish, so, clearly, the boat is defective!

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Must be the boat....surely it's not a rod problem

Gary Dobyns

Here's a few more little extras from Ranger: Pulltrusion-solid fiberglass transoms Solid Glass Chines SRS-Soft ride seats No wood in the boat period. Fiberglass storage box lids Fiberglass storage boxes throughout Robotic water cut holes so no glass splinters, all smooth cuts. I remember seeing this...

Gary Dobyns

Robb, I liked your question about the differences. It's a real question and there are differences. That's why I said "Good post". It might of come across wrong the way I wrote it, but I really meant "Good Post". I pointed out a few things and Toddmc pointed out a big one with tra...

Gary Dobyns

Good post Robb. What are the differences. Ranger does a product knowledge tour every fall. But even if you show up at the factory they will give you a tour. I have been in 3 boat factories. I see all the things that Ranger does. You'll never strip screw holes out. Rarely will a hinge come loose, the...

Gary Dobyns

Fishing for Pizza. Now that's a new one

I could really see some casting courses set up to practice on

A 3 power is a must, more tip action for accurate casts

Gary Dobyns

Just a reminder guys. I've gotten a lot of calls on this to help with Saturday morning registrations.

Gary Dobyns

Many people think a Ranger is $20,000 to $30,000 more than competing brands. This simply is not the case. A stock Nitro is $55,495 with a 250 Hp. You'll still have freight and options to add. If you load it up with same equipment as most Ranger owners, the price is getting up there. If you take othe...

Gary Dobyns

I think Mike nailed it here. I'm a Ranger guy and I'm nosy but I like to help too. If you find time call me tomorrow at Dobyns Rods shop 530-671-1989. I have a couple of possible ideas for you. I help a lot of guys get into Rangers. If I'm on the phone tell whoever answers it that I asked you to cal...

Gary Dobyns

Shasta Team Event Preregister on Friday night and get your boat number. Boat check Saturday morning. Historically Shasta has always been the biggest event. With 167 boats at the last Oroville event we want to help with congestion on Saturday morning. Early Registration will be at: Redding Yamaha Mar...

Gary Dobyns

There's a need for both casting and spinning. I couldn't imagine throwing a swimbait, A-Rig, heavy jig, Spinnerbait, and so on with spinning. Also there are not near the actions and lengths of rods in spinning compared to casting. We do make 4 and 5 power spinning rods but most companies do not. The...

Gary Dobyns

Yes, they link perfectly. I have mine linked with no issues at all.

I'm one of the few anglers that does not like them linked. Weird maybe but I prefer each to have own transducer and be separate. I just haven't changed mine yet.

Gary Dobyns

Larger fields makes signing up on Friday a need. If your around Lake Havasu, please try and sign up on Friday. THX!!

Gary Dobyns

We're adding things all the time. We have a ways to go before it's at the level we want. Honestly, it'll take a couple more seasons to get there. THX!!!!

Gary Dobyns

Thanks Scott. The Pre-show went far better than I thought it would. I watched it to critique myself and realized there was a ton of great Shasta and spotted Bass info there. So I wanted to post it. THX!!

Gary Dobyns

Guys, first off these have been posted here. The Pre-game show was shot totally off the cuff. There's a ton of info on spotted bass patterns, Shasta Lake, baits, and how anglers caught them. Straight up info and fun mixed in at times. Roughly first 20 min before weigh-in on both of these links. One ...

Gary Dobyns

Thanks Rich. Great to see you and a bunch of the guys at Shasta. It was a pretty good event with a lot of fish caught and some big spotted bass.

Gary Dobyns

Bump.

Gary Dobyns

Guys I have extra cameraman I didn't realize until today. I could use a driver for Friday. I'm good for Sat-Sun. If you know anyone please call 530-821-0301

THX!!!!!

Gary Dobyns

Yes Phil. Please sign one. We'll have plenty there as well. THX!!!

Gary Dobyns

Mike I'm sure there are lots of cases like you describe, but there's plenty of anglers that have the time and money to fish but will not leave "home". They will fish every major event that comes to "their" water only. We are lucky with WWBT right now because we are getting lots a...

Gary Dobyns

Don Pedro was considered this year. It seems to stay in shape for water usually than Melones. I'm sure Pedro will be talked about again next year too. There's more reasons than anglers realize on lake choices. Here's one to consider. The distance to drive to lake from hotels. The anglers throw a fit...

Gary Dobyns

We have a good number of out of state anglers this year. I don't know the exact sign up number but we must be at or close to 140 boats.

Gary Dobyns

Jimmy, There's a trailer/camping/RV place by Fawndale Lodge. I can't remember the name of it. I stayed there once in motor home for a Shasta event. They had caretakers and we left a boat there too. It was safe place. It's been 7-8 years ago but I think it's still there. Call Phil's Props and ask them.

Gary Dobyns

It was good. But I'm still going to strangle him

Gary Dobyns

Long story about booth. I had intended to work with a dealer and help them. It fell through. Dobyns will be back with a booth next year for sure!!!

Sorry guys!!

Gary Dobyns

Thanks Mark. No hidden agenda with WWBT. I've seen it done that way with many circuits and they know fishermen can't prove it with option pools. FACT OF LIFE!! WWBT has no option pools. We even rolled big fish into entry this year when anglers asked for big fish pool. Teams have a $25 big fish pool....

Gary Dobyns

Wait until I get my hands on Tai

Gary Dobyns

Thanks Jody!!

Gary Dobyns

Everyone tell Tai goodbye..I'm going to strangle him....slowly for more enjoyment

Gary Dobyns

I like to use a 5.1 or so gear ratio. It simply helps me fish the bait slower without having to concentrate to slow down!! I like fishing fast but with certain baits it's counter productive. Huds are one of these baits. Worst case, I wouldn't want to fish over a 6.1-6.3 gear ratio for Huds.

Gary Dobyns

I can tell you guys the locations of Delta bass. They're in the same places now that they are in Feb, April, June, and so on. They are on points and many are in current. I was lucky enough to spend a day with Fish & Game this past Wednesday. It's amazing to to go down a bank and find zero fish f...

Gary Dobyns

Wild West Bass Trail - Phone number - 530-821-0301

All on list are confirmed!!

Gary Dobyns

Shasta Pro-Am is looking good. We did exhaust the entire Co-Angler list. So all Co's signed up with at least a deposit are CONFIRMED!!! We are short 12 Co Anglers as of right now. Remember guys the TOP 10 Co's fish solo on last day. No more fishing behind Pro's after the cut day. Remember to sign up...

Gary Dobyns

Wednesday 18th is last day to sign-up without late fees. We are Co-Angler heavy which is good as Pro's sign up late. Any Co-Angler that has a deposit in and on the waiting list for a Pro will not be charged a late fee. But when called you must pay in full. The Pro's are the hold up as usual but tomo...

Gary Dobyns

Jetlag, Oroville is fishing like crap right now. There were many good anglers that fish spotted bass all the time that struggled in WWBT event. It was worse than I thought it'd be. LOTS of fish were caught late in the day after 2:30 PM. Depending on the area of the lake.....the bite was different. T...

Gary Dobyns

Thanks to all that showed up and help build this field to 167!!!!! Fishing was tough as the lake jumped 60 feet in a week with the storms. Shasta will be basically stable as it's at full pool for this time of year. See you guys there!!!

Gary Dobyns

Thanks guys. I know registration was slow. We have a fix for Shasta event. Great event and we could of done a couple of things better, no doubt. But the anglers were all awesome and understanding with large field. We'll get better. Shasta numbers could be scary. Shasta has historically always been l...

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