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by WRB
Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finding big spots at Bullards Bar
Replies: 14
Views: 4889

Re: Finding big spots at Bullards Bar

Liston to Larry.
Your sonar is your freind hunting deep structure bass and bait. Try focusing on table top size flat areas at the depth of light with grey granite transitions with steep breaks.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Listing and cant trim out without blow out
Replies: 5
Views: 3491

Re: Listing and cant trim out without blow out

Trimming up after on plane shouldn't push the bow down, it should lift it up. Check the torque tab if you feel pulling to one side, it should be about 15 degrees towards the drive side, opposite the torque pull. Sounds to me like the engine is too high, prop shaft center line should be 3 1/2" b...
by WRB
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Passing of Darrell Lowrance
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

Re: The Passing of Darrell Lowrance

I always thought Carl Lowrance was the founder and Darrel was his son.
Tom
by WRB
Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster Classic 2019 Day FINAL Results
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

Re: Bassmaster Classic 2019 Day FINAL Results

It will be interesting to see who hands off the Classic trophy in 2020!
Tom
by WRB
Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster Classic 2019 Day 1 Results 3 Western Pros in Top 5 and MDJ tied for 6th!
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

Re: Bassmaster Classic 2019 Day 1 Results 3 Western Pros in Top 5 and MDJ tied for 6th!

You can't win a Classic on day 1 but you can lose it! I was hoping Aaron would finally get it done, doesn't look possible now.
Tom
by WRB
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2008 175 optimax
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: 2008 175 optimax

Fins? Do you mean cavitation plate? The prop shaft centerline is about 7" below the bottom surface of the cavitation plate. The plane pad is the flat surface in the center of the boats rear bottom area. If the cavitation plate is even with the plane pad surface the engine is 3 1/2" too low...
by WRB
Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2008 175 optimax
Replies: 6
Views: 1438

Re: 2008 175 optimax

If the impeller was new with the new lower unit and hasn't taken a set from being over heated it should be OK. 10 psi is minimum at any speed. The engine height could be too high and getting air in the upper intake ports, should be 3 1/2" from planning pad to level prop centerline to start with...
by WRB
Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When will the spawn be on in CA?
Replies: 6
Views: 1294

Re: When will the spawn be on in CA?

When the water temps in the top 5' layer in protected wind areas reach 60-62 degrees the spawn will start, every lake is different.
Tom
by WRB
Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod

Good luck, you know it all. Tom If I knew it all Tom I wouldn't be here asking for feedback. Happy to say WB respondents helped me with my search. Your first reply questioned needing to cast 60 yards and cautioned I might hook my partner. Valid questions if my post was asking 'How do I keep from re...
by WRB
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod

Good luck, you know it all.
Tom
by WRB
Sat Mar 09, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait ro

You need to look at the Fenwick site, the stats look OK but I am not familiar with that rod. Your best choice being located on the west coast is have a custom rod made from salt water inshore blank used for surface jigs (iron). The telescoping design is something a good rod builder can do. Crankbait...
by WRB
Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod

I have been bass fishing for awhile, caught my 1st lake record 11 lb LMB at lake Havasu in '55and several hundred more DD since then, learned a few things about bass fishing over the years. If you want to know the max depth any crankbait will run using various line sizes or types troll them at known...
by WRB
Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: motormate or old style trasom saver
Replies: 10
Views: 5703

Re: motormate or old style trasom saver

The Transom savers that support the engine with a bar extending from the trailer roller to the cavitation plate can create severe vibrations that loosen lower unit parts. The newer designs balance the engine so it doesn't rock back and forth flexing the boats transom. If you haven't had a problem i...
by WRB
Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod

9' cranking rod begs the question why? How far do you plan to cast, over 60 yds? Using 8' rods with 2 anglers in a bass boat can get dicey 9' rods maybe looking for a accident hooking your partner. Tuned reels with the right line can extend your cast 10 yds without going to 9' rods. Tom First answe...
by WRB
Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod
Replies: 29
Views: 4973

Re: Looking for a telescopic butt crank bait rod

9' cranking rod begs the question why? How far do you plan to cast, over 60 yds?
Using 8' rods with 2 anglers in a bass boat can get dicey 9' rods maybe looking for a accident hooking your partner.
Tuned reels with the right line can extend your cast 10 yds without going to 9' rods.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: motormate or old style trasom saver
Replies: 10
Views: 5703

Re: motormate or old style trasom saver

The Transom savers that support the engine with a bar extending from the trailer roller to the cavitation plate can create severe vibrations that loosen lower unit parts. The newer designs balance the engine so it doesn't rock back and forth flexing the boats transom. If you haven't had a problem in...
by WRB
Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big bass
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

Re: Big bass

Pre spawn is the highest percentage seasonal period to catch big bass and that is now! Dedication to targeting big bass takes a willingness to fish long hours to determine the right location, time and lure that will work where you plan to fish. The big bait equals big bass isn't always true. Keep in...
by WRB
Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stories of fishing with your kids
Replies: 13
Views: 2418

Re: Stories of fishing with your kids

Congratulations and hope you son has your desire to be outdoors and fish. When I asked my son and daughter what they remember about early fishing outings it wasn't about the fish they caught, they both enjoyed being out with dad. Getting ready to go and stopping for early breakfast at the local lake...
by WRB
Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What 5-6 baits
Replies: 23
Views: 6435

Re: What 5-6 baits

IMO learning to use a new lure or new presentation is always better when the bass are active feeding. The way you will know if the bass are active is use a lure you have high confidence using then change to the new lure or presentation. Regarding bottom contact lures specifically a jig* is the most ...
by WRB
Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What 5-6 baits
Replies: 23
Views: 6435

Re: What 5-6 baits

Tom, regarding rods. 3 spinning 6.5' and 7' - med light and 2 medium. 4 baitcast -1 med light 2 medium and 1 med. hvy. all 7'. Figured this would cover most apps. That helps! Finesse spinning rods, drop shot, slip/split shot, 3/32 to 3/16 oz wacky jigs, darts and nail weight worms. Bait casting, 1/...
by WRB
Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California delta spinning rod?
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: California delta spinning rod?

I have to drive 500 miles to use a flipping stick, finesse is SOP in SoCal so my spinning tackle wouldn't see day light at the Delta.
You are right the Delta is a massive River system with all types of waterways where finesse spinning would work.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California delta spinning rod?
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: California delta spinning rod?

Spinning rods belong in your rod locker....breakout the flipping stick!
Tom
by WRB
Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Soft swimbaits any suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Re: Soft swimbaits any suggestions

3:16 Mission Fish was the 1st line thru soft swimbait and still works good. 3:16 Raising Sun uses the same line thru design as the Mission Fish and is available up to 8". Optimum Osprey is line thru is basically the Eagle swimbait and getting a hook set with a big gum ball style swimbait isn't ...
by WRB
Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Soft swimbaits any suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Re: Soft swimbaits any suggestions

Savage gear line thru gets good reports, not my choice I have dozens of Hudds not being used do to lack of trout plants in SoCal.
Tom
by WRB
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are you doing different this year
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

Re: What are you doing different this year

So far 2019 has been a nightmare and haven't got out to fish yet! Lots of rain that is good.
My advice is get out on the water as much as possible and catch bass on whatever you prefer to use. There isn't any garantee tomorrow will be better then today,
Tom
by WRB
Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What 5-6 baits
Replies: 23
Views: 6435

Re: What 5-6 baits

I have recently retired and want to spend a lot of time bass fishing. I find it overwhelming the choices of rods, reels, line, baits etc. I go into Bass Pro Shops can't make up my mind on anything and my wife and girls end up getting clothes and I'm empty handed. So, got a boat and for now thinking...
by WRB
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop for Ranger 482v
Replies: 6
Views: 2223

Re: Prop for Ranger 482v

Do you have a jack plate?
Tom
by WRB
Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Iovino Worms?

Smallmouth Killer is over looked.
Tom
by WRB
Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: Plain Arkie Head Jigs-Not Skirted

I use Arkie type jigs in heavier cover, football jigs cast and retrieved in areas with sparsh cover.
Having plain and plain painted jigs allows you the option to add skirts as needed to save space, unless you use wire tied skirts.
Tom
by WRB
Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Muse black or Dobyns 908
Replies: 11
Views: 5440

Re: Muse black or Dobyns 908

Gary, Roman Mother swimbait is 12" , 10.5 oz glide lure and pricey $400+,
your 867 HSB would be another rod choice to consider.
Tom
by WRB
Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: $20K Reward Offered for Info Sea Lion Shootings
Replies: 7
Views: 2256

Re: $20K Reward Offered for Info Sea Lion Shootings

Oregon started a removal/killing California sea lions program last year, wake up DFW and offer a bounty not a fine!
Tom
by WRB
Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: French angler fishing in LA area
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: French angler fishing in LA area

Anglers Marine, site sponsor, can help you with everything you need, guides, tackle, etc., suggest Daimond Valley lake.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Adding a fuse box to the bow of my boat?
Replies: 6
Views: 3028

Re: Adding a fuse box to the bow of my boat?

You don't need a fuse box, just a terminal block. 1 fused Power wire to feed the terminal block and good ground. Remember the bow of a boat gets wet!
Tom
by WRB
Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 13.79 on a dropshot caught by Gary Klein
Replies: 3
Views: 5734

Re: 13.79 on a dropshot caught by Gary Klein

Nice bass on 6 lb drop shot my question is why fish Camelot-Bell using 6 lb line?
Tom
by WRB
Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iovino Worms?
Replies: 10
Views: 3312

Re: Iovino Worms?

Don Iovino Products are available from Tackle Warehouse. Don still sells out of his garage however TW is his primary retail source. Soft plastic worms will last for decades if no scent has been added into the bags, scent can react negatively with some worms. Don still makes up custom colors and has ...
by WRB
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Re: Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?

Dart heads are intended to be a finesse swim jig meaning it's cast horizontally and retreived through the water column anywhere from inches off the bottom to the depth you meter bass suspended. I consider 1/8 oz darts with 1/0 hook and 4" to 5 1/2" curl tail finesse worms as the basic usin...
by WRB
Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot questions
Replies: 19
Views: 6972

Re: Drop shot questions

For me drop shot is a finesse presentation using light line with spinning tackle it's not a presentation I consider to use for big bass. This doesn't mean big bass can't be caught using drop shot, they are often caught off beds using a drop shot rig. I caught a 13.2 lb LMB at Casitas several years a...
by WRB
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot questions
Replies: 19
Views: 6972

Re: Drop shot questions

To me drop shot is a vertical soft plastic finesse worm presentation for numbers of bass under 3 lbs. Wind and depth to be able to feel the bottom without being snagged is the only consideration and weight shape that prevents snagging a primary concern, usually a round weight. I use black brass 1/8,...
by WRB
Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

..."Visiting my local doctor last Friday he told me he can't get a building permit to add onto his home do to the low water level at lake Casitas, no new construction until the lake is at 50% capacity..." what the heck-- what does one have to do with another? The folks on the board are pr...
by WRB
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

As I recall Casitas was full pool 2008/2009 after heavy rains and was the last year I caught ant giant bass there during the 2009 pre spawn. How could things go so bad in 10 years when we have had some decent rainy years the past 3 years? The answer is simple, members on the board don't have the peo...
by WRB
Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Vexus Boats
Replies: 33
Views: 19096

Re: New Vexus Boats

Molded console, storage compartments and livewel parts, welded aluminum hull, the only fushion is confusion.
Tom
by WRB
Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Vexus Boats
Replies: 33
Views: 19096

Re: New Vexus Boats

The Xpress Pro is a similar aluminum bass boat with a plane pad, fast dry running hull that's .10 thick and solid. These aren't your Typical bass tin boats, 50K they shouldn't be!
good looking well engineered boats the Ranger and other boat folks who put this company together.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Custom Bait painting
Replies: 14
Views: 2054

Re: Custom Bait painting

Mark, I used Delta Bait & Tackle to paint all my Poe's Cedar and Bomber 7A's when they were in Manteca, sad day when they closed. I was at the BAT years ago when PIZZ first started and he did some Triple Trout lures for me that worked great. It's difficult when someone has a bad experience with ...
by WRB
Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roboworm T-Rig?
Replies: 4
Views: 2016

Re: Roboworm T-Rig?

The 1st Roboworms were Zippers followed by 7" straight tails before they become known for finesse worms. The 7" straight tail is an excellent tradition T-rigged worm with sliding bullet weight.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Custom Bait painting
Replies: 14
Views: 2054

Re: Custom Bait painting

PIZZ Customs.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Organizing worms
Replies: 8
Views: 2222

Re: Organizing worms

I would start with color and size then size, I have thousands of worms organized this way.
Tom
by WRB
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

I agree Mark. I took my boat off Casitas 2 years ago to fish Castaic and the I 5 construction, trucks and traffic reminded me what it was like to fish that lake. I returned to Casitas with it's peacefull environment and easy traffic only to watch them drain the lake. The fishing has been good for me...
by WRB
Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

Private and DFG stocking of wild steelhead (sea run rainbow trout) have occurred since the mid 60's without success. A few juvenile steelhead have been reported over the past 50 years and environmentalist always point out the possibility exist that they can return if the hactuary raised rainbow trou...
by WRB
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas. water level
Replies: 29
Views: 6567

Re: Casitas. water level

The Casitas dam wasn't biult to be a sanctuary zone, it was built to be a water storage reservior for the folks living in Ventura. It's primary function is to store water, public recreation helps to fund it's operation. The folks running the board now believe the dam is in the way for steelhead migr...