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Rip... are you just now realizing that giants are gone? Biggest bass I know of caught was a 10.5lber in Spring on a swimmer. Sadly, that is it for DD's. Wonbass puts 5-6lbers as big bass weekly as whopper of the week.

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I swear by the KVD 1.5s and they keep on trucking despite the abuse. I have had my best days in years on that bait this year and the Sexy Shad color is the best

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Craziest thing I've seen was years back at Casitas, same situation. Couldn't see but 50yds either way in the fog so we decided to stay close to the ramp(rockpile) and fish. Well little did I know that before we got there other folks were ripping around and we decided to head to Station Canyon idling...

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best days on the water! Dialed in is the best feeling!

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I have used the HDS 8 Gen 2 for over a year now it's a great unit... but recently upgraded to the touch systems and they FLY! I love the touches as it's super fast to navigate the screens and set waypoints and more.

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I broke an awful slump last winter when I hit a skunk driving on a winding road... after that I got onto the fish!

I also like to switch it up and hit the saltwater and pull on some fish out there.... seems to get the mind settled and relaxed.

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I fish my chatterbaits in the weights described on the IROD Swin Jig/ Bladed Jig rod. it's a great rod for both applications. $149 is a steal! look into one for sure.

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Should level the playing field a bit there for sure!

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Ron T. wrote:Not allways. I remember having a 34 lb limit with 4 fish and not even being top 5. The glory days. Looks like the lake is on its way to recovery though.

Ron... the good old days man!!!

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congrats to those who had a great night! bunch of big weights! too bad those night bass seem to avoid our baits!

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from everything I've read online it's always windy this time of year like this on Michigan where they are fishing. to me it seems like a disservice to have such a HUGE important tournament be destroyed by weather and put on a place that seems to look like a blown out day behind the Channel Islands ...

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from everything I've read online it's always windy this time of year like this on Michigan where they are fishing. to me it seems like a disservice to have such a HUGE important tournament be destroyed by weather and put on a place that seems to look like a blown out day behind the Channel Islands m...

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As far as times of year to use them, the pre-spawn can yield some pretty epic days. Just this year on March 1st I won a derby with just shy of 24lbs fishing jerkbaits ONLY(Megabass Ito 110). Another great time of year is when the grass grows and the bass target shad in the grasslines. as far as bait...

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I'm with you there Gman!

I swim in the ocean on occasion and I know the risks involved in it... luckily the areas I swim have VERY few sightings if any. I'd not be stupid to swim in Manhattan Beach areas or anything north of Pt Coneption. I'd rather NOT be floating shark teaser!

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Come on Goodman, the pool noodle is a great touch!

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I remember the good ol days 40 + you were lucky to cash a check. Still good weights though considering the lake all but died a few years back. Ron Of the teams fishing these nights literally only maybe 8 people experienced the glory days!!! I miss those days but considering it aint coming back, I w...

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Sometimes you gotta pay (MORE) to play boys. Just how it is... Look at it this way... you are playing at night when nobody else gets that chance. Pretty sweet deal!

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Did he lie about the lake record OR as I read the article have a picture not come out and took another one with another fish , since he had released the record fish. to be put in a mag. ? If it was a film camera, it would have had to be after he found out he picture did not come out. I have watched ...

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Sunday June 1st 2014 was the last event of the Casitas region, we had 11 boats (9 paid teams 2 comp teams= last years AOY and 1 staff boat) This years AOY team for the Casitas region is Larry Elshere/ Eric Elshere 1st Larry Elshere/ Eric Elshere 17.59 $1093 2nd Matt Newman/ Brian Evans 17.04 $1027 B...

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I know my stance on this entire ML deal... and respect is GONE no matter fessing up or not. There is PLENTY of other crap that hasn't been admitted to. I have my bag of popcorn in hand.

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M3AN Bass wrote:El Salto for sure!

Not sure how it is these days but I went in 2008 and it was EPIC! 150-200 fish days with fish up to 9lbs. Sadly, no GIANTS, but the sheer numbers was insane.

For myself, I'd say Lake Fork is my dream and always has been.

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I fish the 7" bait a TON. I prefer to use the gamakatsu wide gap finesse wacky hook in 6/0 size. it gets the job done very well. if rigging texas the GAMA EWG 5/0 is money too!

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Coldest for me is mid to low 20's at Pyramid and highest was over 115 at Havasu.

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Eric, hate to break the news to you; El Niño brings severe drought to SoCal. Hang in there, you having a good year from what I hear. Castaic and Casitas are deep with some good structure at several levels and the grass seems to be growing for the bait fish. Launching is going to be a problem. Tom T...

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So Cal Lakes are drying up!!! Casitas still has water trickling in from the mountains but the lake is coming down a LOT each week. Unless this el nino really does come we may not have much to fish in a year!!!

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Matthew Lindsey/ Paul Ramsey 18.07 with Big Fish 5.37 $1235 2nd Larry Elshere/ Eric Elshere 16.65 $695 3rd Clint Hays/ Chad Hays 16.27 4th Jason Blackwell/ Allen Hayashi 15.43 $40 5th Martin Brian/ Ray Rodriguez 14....

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George,

I've fished my buddies and they cast a country mile!!! Drags are smoothe as silk and smoothe on the reel!

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TeamBeefmaster wrote:Some of the charts show humps when in fact they are the result of either grass or bait. good luck, i hope they are there.

As we learned at Clear Lake a couple years ago! HAH!

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Team Elshere Don’t be so hard on yourselves. You can’t win them all, and in the past you have won more than most. I saw on the posting that you may have had mechanical difficulties with your boats live well system. Please feel free to call me if you need any help with your pump or wiring. Congratul...

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Well done Rawnsley!

We ate a HUGE dose of humble pie this weekend... talking about a brutal evening for us.

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I stayed at the Casino hotel and it was fine... moored my boat all 5 nights and never had an issue. simple and easy!

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Can't WAIT!

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in the last two years I've ventured to many BIG bass lakes and all have been a lot of fun... granted I need to break 15.25lbs to get a new PB, but of those lakes the one I have found with the BEST potential for giants is Lake Isabella. I fished it once and got a 11.4lber.

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for an affordable yet PERFECT action, get the IROD Bama Rig rod. $149 is so affordable and is the perfect action for tossing the rig. Reels all depend what you want. I like the Curado 300e or I will throw a 300 Size round reel like the Cardiff or Calcutta for a slower retrieve. Baits... depends. Som...

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I want to give a shout out to Steve Goodman on representing California this week on Grand Lake! Get it done man... bring the trophy to CA!

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I'dsay get into Casitas and start fishing again. this place is taking off and the fishing is phenomenal!!!!!!!!

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I want to say GO STEVE GOODMAN, a federation angler going to Grand Lake to represent CA at the national championship!

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I own a bass boat and love to fish So. Cal lakes yet Casitas and now Cachuma require a quarantine (30 days?) prior to allowing me to put my boat in their waters. Out of curiosity, how do tournament fishermen skirt this quarantine process? plain and simple, you don't skirt it! if you fish casitas yo...

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respect seems to have died off these days. I've seen tournament guys to guides to local weekend warriors jumping people's spots who have done very well in tournaments. Sadly, there is NOTHING you can do and you have to suck it up, but it's happening a LOT on my home waters. Just have to keep fishing...

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1st Brian Evans/ Matt Newman 21.08 2nd Russel Trozera/ Pamela Trozera 19.67 BF 6.17lbs 3rd Larry Elsher/ Eric Elsher 17.93 4th Kevin Sherry/ Wallace Hemminger 17.81 5th John Karayan/ Ron Powell 15.84 6th Tim Brown/ Ed Johns 15.54 7th Ron Hagen/ Chris Hagen 15.10 8th Parker Marquez/ Cody Cook 13.43 9...

elfish16 · Re: ABA Casitas 3-8-14 AND NEW TOC INFO! TTT

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Can't wait for these!!!!!!!!!!

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ABA Casitas region tournament #3 this weekend 3-8-14, Gates will open early for us at 5:00am, sign up at the Casitas Marine Café (they will be open for breakfast) Due to mussel inspection/boat quarantine now at 35 days it is hard to get your boat back on if you pull it out to go to one of the 3 Amer...

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from what I have gathered is that there was only going to be 3 team circuits this year. Casitas, So Cal and Delta but I heard that Delta isn't running anymore? Not 100% sure though.

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Time of year makes a difference and bait in the area also! I know there are times when you wait it out and can pay off. I won a derby two weeks ago by sitting on a spot all day. I'd go two hours without a bite but when they chewed it was fast and worth it. I knew they would eat based on the bait/for...

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DaveH, make sure you get an appointment and make sure your boat is FLAWLESS! Just a heads up from a guy whose tagged in there and know what they are looking for.

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PB's for myself are:

Lake Casitas- 15.25lbs Dshot
Castaic Lake/Goon- 9lbs Dshot
Lake Piru- 12.5lbs 10" Stocker Trout
Lake Isabella- 11.25lbs Hudd Fish

Those are my notable PB's of worth

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I own a Nitro NX882 with a 150 merc. Its a bit older than a Z7, but the same boat from my understanding. Awesome, cost effect boat. I can do 63 mph with just me. Ive taken her out in 8-10 footers in Lake Champlain, no issues (except a cracked jack plate, but it was time). The only issue i have is g...

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A Rig.

had to say it!

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Beef, you know the buzzer in 150ft is only good at Izzy! HAHA!

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