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Robb R

Ok , I will join in . Those pics are awesome . Calero Reservoir , 12.5lbs in 99 , 4.5" Magic worm , C-Rig , 10lb test Calero Reservoir , 11.4lbs in 09 , 1/2 spinnerbait lastly in 2008 , I had 4 bass that went over 10 lbs all at the same lake as above . Gald I watched all those KVD spinnerbait s...

Robb R

good post ,
you did it on purpose , just to get everybody excited .

WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!
Robb R.

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KB , Thank you for the reply . I am sure both brands are of high quality and deserve attention from all perspective boat buyers. For me , I am not a tournament angler and when I could afford/justify buying my first ever boat , I purchased a Tracker . I have had it for 12 years and for the most part ...

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I have only been in a Ranger (back seater) not a Triton or Skeeter . Since I am in the tech field here in Silicon Valley , I have a question . Why are the hulls different in weight ? My guess . More fiberglass , which probably equals a stronger longer lasting hull , certainly an important question i...

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I have read thru everybodies posts and complaints . I live in Nor Cal , a small lake up here was infested many years ago , Lake San Justo . Guess what , they closed this lake permanently , not 3 months or 6 months ---FOREVER!!! Instead of complaining about how tough the inspections are , maybe fishe...

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take a look a little further down to a blog titled "any way I can help " in the fishing forums.
recently posted and very helpful .
Robb

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since I am not a tourney guy ,
where are they fishing ? what were they using ?
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here's one thing I forgot to add ,
what are the chances these three are getting some form entitlement from our state and/or federal govt.?
my guess is 100%
tight lines ,
Robb

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the faces of America .....land of the free and home of the brave !!! isn't it sad that people can't follow simple rules . what do you think is the chance that these three will ever......? 1. pay federal , state and local taxes ? 2.poach fish from California waters again ? 3. have family members doin...

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Wow !! What a great post , probably one of the most informative blogs I have ever read . Thank you ---this is a technique that I have always wanted to get better at doing . I have caught a few bass and crappie(accidently ) using spoons , but never had enough confidence with my technique to get more ...

Robb R

barse ,
I was in no way making fun of anybody that had a houseboat stolen.
BUT , I was making fun of two dumb *** meth heads losing there life to cooking up
drugs . AND saving the tax payers tons of money by not having to pay for a trail , jail/prison time etc..
Robb

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think on the bright side ,
two birds with one stone , we don't have to prosecute them for cooking meth and/or stealing houseboats .
looks like a win/win .
FYI , I tried those "crank" baits once , never caught anything , I kept reeling them in way to fast !!!!
Robb

Robb R

OK , so I love this thread . Been bass fishing over 35 years . First bass on a plastic worm came on a texas rigged Mann's Jelly Worm . Black Grape color , 6" , 1/8oz weight at Vasona Lake in Los Gatos .Vasona was the only place I could ride my bike to and learn to bass fish . I also fell in lov...

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I wanted to thank all the guys that gave me some tips of fishing Clear Lake . My son and I had a great time. We fished the 25th , 26th and the morning of the 27th. We ended up with about 50 bass total for 25th and 26th , biggest went 7 , 5 and 4 . Caught the big ones on spinnerbaits deep and the res...

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excellent post , thanks for sharing . I have often thought of what could/would happen with those bearings . Additionally , why ? Good explanation. I just noticed for light grey grease material coming out from the rubber center cover the is on top of the metal cap , looks like it has some water conte...

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all of the above is exactly why I don't fish tournaments.
For anybody to think it's "my water" just because you fished it the day before , the week before , the year before ---
wah , wah , wah , wah !!!!
Robb

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George , DG , Thank you so much for the advise and the tips . I will definitely call Jimmy to see what's hot . I am hoping there are not to many tournaments on 25th and 26th . I am also hopeful wind will not be a problem , especially for safety . You would think after 30+ years of bass fishing in No...

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My son and I are finally planning on taking the boat up to Clear Lake for our first time ever next weekend(25th , 26th). Any advise on where to launch , where to stay (possibly one night or two , safest location's) where to fish and what techniques . What to expect for weather etc... I bass fished f...

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here's a couple idea's . history on the evolution of different techniques . Ie: crankbaits , from Rapala's and Rebels' , to the Big O , the Balsa "B" , to today , every imaginable type of crankbait made. back in the day , a deep diver was 5-10 feet , now they can run 25 feet (Strike King 1...

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Dennis , I hear ya , it takes a man to admit fault and apologize . I also can admit fault , shouldn't have called anybody names , please accept my apology . Now if only the people who run this country could do the same .... I certainly hope all the people affected by this fire had insurance and can ...

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it's kinda hard for me to believe that some of the guys that frequent this forum are making fun of somebodies loss .
I was raised to help out people that had this type of misfortune , not to make fun of them .
The guys that are making fun of the boat and fire , simple ----your azzholes.
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Hi John , Thank you for the suggestion on the various links . For me , it doesn't really help me and not area's that I look into for helping my bass game. I like the website for information , electronics , boat stuff , trailer stuff , etc.... BUT , when it comes to specific lake info , or whats happ...

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I have bass fished in Northern California for the past 35 years , Western bass used to be good for reports and information . As someone that always wants to learn , I still come to the website looking for useful info . As a NON - tournament fisherman (for lots of reasons) it appears that The vast nu...

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that last post was like reading "war and peace " , longest post ever .
Somebody send him a prize
Robb

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This is an excellent example of one of the benefit's of this website . A great article that benefits any reader that fishes the Delta . For me , after 35 years of bass fishing (only 10 years with my own boat) , it's kinda scary . I have only fished the Delta twice , both times on somebody else's boa...

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thanks for the advise .
I will check into both of those .
Regards ,
Robb

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So here's a dumb question . What type of rods are guys using for Alabama rigs ? Don't want to go super expensive and might want to consider one rod for both A-rigs and swim baits if thats possible . (don't have either type right now) I use mostly Shimano Crucials , but like Loomis and Powell . Would...

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I am in agreement , out the guy and post his name and address , somebody will react and go after him. On a slightly different note , about 18 months ago in San Jose , a young gang banger stole an Iphone in Palo Alto , took it to San Jose where he supposedly lived.The Police tracked the Iphone with i...

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thanks guys ,
I will look into those units .
I have seen Hummingbird has a B/W unit with D/I , and GPS and Maps & GPS for $300 .
It's the HD581 di ,
anybody have one of these?
Robb

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Ok , so here's my question to all you guys with good depth finder expierience. I am looking to add a depth finder to my 9 foot pontoon /float tube . Here's what I am thinking I need and the parameters. Less than $500 , do not need color-- black and white is OK , would like GPS functions and some typ...

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whazup , your post was ironic to me . I had virtually the same issues from both Fenwick and Shimano . I am somewhat old , so Fenwick was name that used to be "the best" and the other guys were not even selling good products . I had a guide pop out on a fewick , this was a $100 rod that I b...

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thank turkeyman !!!
great info , really appreciatte
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turkeyman , Thanks , one more question . The pontoon I would be using is an 9 creek company , the type you sit in the use oars to move around . Is the traffic on the lake fairly safe , not crazy like the boaters at some of my local lakes . It kinda tough to fish an unknown lake with pontoon 's , but...

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So I am heading to Lake MCCLure for the first time this Memorial day Weekend .
Where is the best place to camp ? Probably fishing from a pontoon so can't really travel to far once on the water .
Whats the bite like this time of year and where?
Thanks ,
Robb

Robb R

now thats a good reply and good service ----as I just purchased a Powell rod for my son as an XMas gift
and so far ---he likes it and I try to borrow it ..
Robb

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who cares if an organization makes money on a tournament or promotional event , if you don't like the way it's run or people who organize it , don't bother going . All I know is this , when Gary Yamamoto passes on , and he gets to the pearly gates of heaven and God ask's him what he has done with hi...

Robb R

congrats on standing your ground .
to others that helped guide the purpose , AWESOME .
thats what a bass fishing forum should be used for .
tight lines and I hope you get a 10Lb + right next to thier dock next time you fish it .
Robb

Robb R

Hey Dan ,
Thanks for posting this , I have a really old Curado thats making a bunch of noise and needs your TLC .
All of my other reels you worked on are great .
See you Saturday ,
Robb R

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Kwin, Awesome that you are doing those things , and honestly , more DFG people should be doing what you do and spend less time worried about pot growers , illegals and the such . I live in Norcal so it would be difficult to go on the boat with you , otherwise , I would do it for sure . If you come t...

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I am not sure that the DFG has a clue on anything involving real work. 30 years ago they used to be involved in activity that would support better fisheries and habitat. Now , they look for pot growers , illegals , and people without a liscense. Do you really think they have done some type of study ...

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great topic . I can't count the amount of pre-cancerous Actinic keratosous I've had burned off . Total pain in the butt . One year I let my dermatolgist convince me to use Fluorouracil , its basically a chemical peel . Gets the really small cells that are bad that the Dr can't see to burn them off. ...

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great question . The "slime" on a fish is like a protective coating . It keeps the fish from getting an infection thru the skin surface. It is not just a problem for trout . The more slime that gets removed from any fish , the more likely they can sucumb to injuries , disease , infections ...

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GW , all I can say is WOW !
did you make that comment being serious, or trying to be funny ?
either way , sad---- somebody can get killed hitting those things
Robb

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Cooch , Thanks for the input , I agree with all your reasons . I don't fish the delta mainly because I don't know the area and had a really bad expierience with a guy a long time ago while fishing on his boat in the delta . With that said , I don't flip and/or punch much so don't fish braid . The fe...

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100lb braid , wow , seems like alot for bass. We used 100lb braid on the trips I have made to Alaska. We have caught Halibut to 130lbs and Ling Cod to 60 lbs and never had a break in the line . Some of the other guests had halibut to 325 lbs on that stuff ,amazing strength. I hate tying braid , prob...

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you guys that support his actions are hilarious . So my theory is correct , this so called pro wouldn't have any problem with ANYBODY dropping a line on his spot based on assumptions and lack of respect . I guess most of you don't believe in "do unto others as you want done to you" . I sta...

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Mike R , you joined this website for the same reasons I joined , congrats on the successful encounters you have had with others , it's a demostration of your character and thiers . I am 100% sure your encounters with others will reflect on how you treat people on your road of life . Kitjack , can't ...

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Dennis , As I said previously , thank you for posting this issue. Since I have had a somewhat similar expierience , I agree with everything you did and said on this post. If this so called "pro" is any kind of man , he would post an apology and learn from his actions . From what I have rea...

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daffen, you totally missed the point . How does anybody know what somebody did to get to that lake and fish that spot .unless you personally know that individual you have no idea what they have done to get to that spot and fish. When you assume it's OK to jump somebodies spot WITHOUT asking first yo...

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For all the guys who are supporting the actions of this so called "pro " , all I can say is WOW!!! This is about RESPECT for others and what they are doing .. It doesn't matter if he was there watching the tourney , fishing a spot or having a full blown orgy with friends. He was there fish...

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