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by BS'r
Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bird update.
Replies: 12
Views: 2390

Re: Bird update.

yjjustforme wrote:Where can I buy 1 @?
-edited-
Please PM me for that website info.

Others will be coming on line soon and some got in on the Pre-order.
by BS'r
Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bird update.
Replies: 12
Views: 2390

Re: Bird update.

Bobby and Allen snuck up here yesterday and we did ok last night in the post front. No 5 lbers but the 3-4 lbers action was good. Allen fished the deepest cover, Bobby fished the front lines and I fished the front doors.
by BS'r
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bird update.
Replies: 12
Views: 2390

Bird update.

Quantities of The Bird have arrived for the folks waiting to get a few and shipments will begin shortly to those who pre-ordered.

The Bird Team says thanks for the pre-orders and the emails.....
by BS'r
Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More WRONG spin-Adding national politics to the Delta stew
Replies: 0
Views: 532

More WRONG spin-Adding national politics to the Delta stew

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar tied Delta conveyance to the Administration's jobs plan (which is of course also tied to the 2012 presidential election). He recalled the days when the country worked together to build "the infrastructure that was once the envy of the world." That's an ironic...
by BS'r
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So what the deal with the new pumps in Victoria.
Replies: 19
Views: 3694

So what the deal with the new pumps in Victoria.

The new pumps are running I dropped in Rivers End this am and was surprised to see the amount of water being pulled. Not good. The water was dropping, but the tide was incoming in the south today. Is this how it’s going to be? That’s very F#@&ed up. So I donated, wrote a letter and joined up wit...
by BS'r
Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bobby's Perfect Bird
Replies: 10
Views: 1638

Re: Bobby's Perfect Bird

Good idea and innovative thought. The Watsonville guys already played with feathers a few years ago. I like this bird just fine. The Bird pre-orders will be shipping in a few weeks and I'm not sure of first quantity, could be 500 or 1000. I think Dan has most of them committed customers all over the...
by BS'r
Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 9.04 Delta Punch Fish
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Re: 9.04 Delta Punch Fish

Nice fish, Roger
by BS'r
Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta bass 12.2
Replies: 4
Views: 2340

Re: Delta bass 12.2

Nice fish. Don't hear about many 12 lbers. Thanks for sharing. Middle of the day....
by BS'r
Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Allen's Limb'r
Replies: 0
Views: 433

Allen's Limb'r

Limb'r
Limb'r
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by BS'r
Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gene @ The hook comes thru again!!!! BPS STORY
Replies: 9
Views: 1608

Re: Gene @ The hook comes thru again!!!! BPS STORY

+2 on the local shops. Thanks for updating us Dom and funny story. I've been there a few times but haven't contributed very much. Most of my rods, reels, tackle etc.. have come from three stores, The Hook, Tracy O. and Delta Bait and Tackle. C and C Marine gets 100% of my boat business and supplies....
by BS'r
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch's Fishing and the Bird
Replies: 5
Views: 1147

Cooch's Fishing and the Bird

Flip in the Bird Lure Co. is proud announce "Cooch's Fishing" will be guiding and teaching "How to Flip the Bird" on the California Delta and Clearlake in addition to his other types of guide services as of today. Cooch's history and ability to connect with the novice to the adva...
by BS'r
Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The New August Westernbass Magazine Just Uploaded
Replies: 6
Views: 891

Re: The New August Westernbass Magazine Just Uploaded

Looks great Tony and Wayne. Very well done. Andy Manahl's pouring article will have a few us in the kitchen for sure.
by BS'r
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: Fall Nutcase

And hopefully this time we'll see Guy Kelly come out of the woodwork, else I won't be able to argue against Numb Nut any longer.
What argument? If Sam and I had a vote for numbnut, it wouldn't be Guy Kelly. :D :D :D
by BS'r
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PUMPING THE DELTA DRY
Replies: 12
Views: 2751

Re: PUMPING THE DELTA DRY

bump... This should be on top and locked. They pulled a lot of water this weekend. The temproary rock damn's look like waterfalls. Wasn't like that a few week ago. Not sure if this has been posted previously but there's good info and data on this link, about 27 pages from 2010 http://calsport.org/ne...
by BS'r
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament event fees survey
Replies: 18
Views: 3164

Re: Tournament event fees survey

Things are much different now. It appears the way to go is to not make $5K in a year and stay under the radar. Fish the amatuer events since the number of boats and prizes are what used to be at the Pro level. Used to be an amatuer couldn't make money or win a boat or truck. The amatuer and rookie l...
by BS'r
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PUMPING THE DELTA DRY
Replies: 12
Views: 2751

Re: PUMPING THE DELTA DRY

I had an inside view and tour a few years ago of the State run one , not the fed. The state used three circular big siloh tanks 10 ft wide and 15 deep. Inside the tin barns they would drain, winch down net, fill, lift net and manually count the species in the net and manually log into chart. These w...
by BS'r
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Large outgoing tides
Replies: 0
Views: 395

Large outgoing tides

Been struggling on the larger swings on the outgoing for quality topwater fish the past month. In years past, this was the better tide, 1/2 down was best. The smaller swing on outgoing is producing. I'm curious to know if others are experiencing this and what to do other than put it on the trailer f...
by BS'r
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Unbelievable!
Replies: 19
Views: 4509

Re: Unbelievable!

Actually, it's just SOOOO hard to find a good 'limber' these days too funny. We've been on a cave bite for the past month or so. Cooch tells me about this good cave he got late and we make a move. He flips Bobby's frog into the back and over a limb. He pops the bait a litlle and I call 'Limber"...
by BS'r
Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Andy "Cooch" Cuccia Flips the Bird at C & C Marine Seminar!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3453

Re: Andy "Cooch" Cuccia Flips the Bird at C & C Marine Semin

Thanks Wayne and Cooch, WesternBass is where to find the latest updates and deliveries. Cooch will have a few and I will also for few weeks. Here's a little backgraound on the bird, About 10 years ago my buddy Sam calls me and tell me about a bird that came out of fish Booby Cobo caught. He said it ...
by BS'r
Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good Bird Fish
Replies: 0
Views: 712

Good Bird Fish

Caught with Purple Finch Bird.
by BS'r
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WesternBass.com Welcomes Black Dog Bait Co.
Replies: 5
Views: 891

Re: WesternBass.com Welcomes Black Dog Bait Co.

Nice.. I still have one of Jeremy's hand painted speed trap. Congrats.

Message to "Black Dog" fisherman from the Pro-Teen I was fishing by, the fish was about 8 lbs. I was fishing Wed. and heard some hooting/holloring from that corner. Saw where they were and asked how big.
by BS'r
Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2011 Summer Nutcase Wrap-Up and Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 1681

Hmmm...

When it was all said and done, Bob Santora had the best day (7.28#) but since he didn't receive/read the email, they launched real early and started fishing under the cover of low light. Unfortunately his catch had to be disqualified due to the unfair advantage. Coochies new conspirators.. What if ...
by BS'r
Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I Friggen Protest For Nut Case & Teen As A No Show
Replies: 12
Views: 2123

Re: I Friggen Protest For Nut Case & Teen As A No Show

think tuna man got the "numb nut" award because he forgot to give out the nut case awards before he started with the pairing of the teens after the nut case weigh in. I'll second Tunaman and nominate Cooch also. Tunaman for not posting the launch time and Cooch for not picking up his phon...
by BS'r
Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Barnett Captures 2011 C.O. Pro-Teen Classic!
Replies: 1
Views: 601

Re: Barnett Captures 2011 C.O. Pro-Teen Classic!

Thanks for a fun time this weekend Cooch. The event was excellent. Lots of new tackle for the teens. Some of which, I've never seen. It felt good to get back out and also take a teen fishing. My Draw Andre was fishing his first tourny and he was very good with casting, flipping and fighting fish in ...
by BS'r
Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2011 Summer Nutcase Pot Luck List
Replies: 14
Views: 1613

Re: 2011 Summer Nutcase Pot Luck List

Bringing Potato and pasta salad
by BS'r
Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So where's the rally Sma$#%
Replies: 9
Views: 1211

Re: So where's the rally Sma$#%

BS'r, Did you mean Tow Mater No, Micster was an old fising buddy ours and I had the privlage of fishing a few years with him. He and Cooch kinda recruited many of us into fishing when NCBF first started. Lots of laughs. He used to patrol the south end of the delta. We pulled the rebar out of the mo...
by BS'r
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta
Replies: 4
Views: 923

Re: Delta

Poppers (bloop, bloop) have been producing in early mornings and late evening. Under trees during day.
by BS'r
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So where's the rally Sma$#%
Replies: 9
Views: 1211

So where's the rally Sma$#%

Kinda quiet. Who's the TopNut and where is he. Cooch you hiding again from the rally.
If he shows up, the beat Cuccia option envelope will be with me. My $10 is in.

My rally fish will be so big, you'll need Micster and the tow truck to weigh them in. HAR!
by BS'r
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Look out Ish, Bobby B, Rojas.... KVD is tossing frogs too.
Replies: 19
Views: 3116

Re: Look out Ish, Bobby B, Rojas.... KVD is tossing frogs to

We haven't fish too many mats with good cheese. Been testing in the south few on the last few revisions, last rev was best on Center islands and trees. We have also caught a few flippin over tops of tules. Good profile bait and good dead sticker.
I'll see you Saturday and you can take a look.
by BS'r
Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Look out Ish, Bobby B, Rojas.... KVD is tossing frogs too.
Replies: 19
Views: 3116

Re: Look out Ish, Bobby B, Rojas.... KVD is tossing frogs to

Nice bait. Loosk like there's a few new topwater baits out. My buddy made this one we're using on the river. I'll have a few at the rally and Pro-teen to show. Testing has been good. I put a few pics on my site. I couldn't figure out the posting of pics in the reply. http://4nct.com/flipin_the_bird
by BS'r
Wed May 18, 2011 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lobina Lures Joins WesternBass!
Replies: 3
Views: 691

Re: Lobina Lures Joins WesternBass!

Great baits and good hooks out of box. I use Rio Rico in 544, 552 and 559.
by BS'r
Wed May 18, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta flipping jig?
Replies: 14
Views: 2997

Re: Delta flipping jig?

How about 1/2 OZ Peresuader. Good hooks and the head stays out of the rocks.
by BS'r
Wed May 18, 2011 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: C&C Marine Renews Site Sponsorship
Replies: 6
Views: 1089

Re: C&C Marine Renews Site Sponsorship

10+ years of servicing my boat. Buy my bulk oil there also. Greg is good to work scheduling with. One-two day turn around.

I like the fact they replace and tighten all missing and loose screws when I come in.

They could use a better hat selection...
by BS'r
Wed May 18, 2011 6:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Did I Catch
Replies: 27
Views: 5267

Re: What Did I Catch

I've been catching a few of those also on or near beds. Short strikers, had to bite worm in half to catch one, then it's on.

S-20's in Mildred
by BS'r
Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minnkota Pro 101 TM..
Replies: 7
Views: 1565

Re: Minnkota Pro 101 TM..

I had this problem for a few years and a new switch seemed to cure it for a while. I used to get them from Gene at the hook. If you're close to the hook, you may want to stop by.

I now have the 101 Fortrex and have no issues with the switch.
by BS'r
Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Help On a Prop
Replies: 11
Views: 1216

Re: Need Help On a Prop

Hey Dom,

Call Phil's props and they should be able to help you out with the right pitch and size.
by BS'r
Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Curado's serviced
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Curado's serviced

I have about 8 or 9 cu-200's that need servicing, bearings brakes. etc... All were purchased from Gene at the Hook over 10 years ago.

Could you please email me the costs and turn around time if I did 4 or 5 at a time.

Regards,

Bob Santora
by BS'r
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where the heck is everyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 2239

Re: Where the heck is everyone?

I'm here Hipster. Just moving back to Tracy from San Jose this week and tryng to figure it out also. I was curious about a few things, maybe you guys can fill me in.I'll post them below. 1. Why two forums? a main and a SoCal. Why not Ncal and Scal. 2. Why is there a signature forum. This site was ma...
by BS'r
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shotting the Delta
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Re: Drop shotting the Delta

Baitcasters and rods that say heavy in them. 15 lb low stretch line is what I use. You will need to steer fish and since the bait is not on the bottom, sometimes they will swim before you know it. They can spit it faster also. If you decide to try this all day, rig three different rods and experimen...
by BS'r
Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass Clubs
Replies: 10
Views: 2257

Re: Delta Bass Clubs

jimmy87 wrote:West Valley Bassmasters of Tracy busted up last year.
It was down to 2 and 3 boat turn outs as a result it folded up.
:(
Too bad, who was the last pres? maybe we should talk. Good times in that club. I need to join one or look at other options.
by BS'r
Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey guys, What's up....
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Re: Hey guys, What's up....

Maybe there's hope for this site yet. Cmon man, looking purty good to me. We used to have just the forum and the reports. There's guys on TV and the internet now telling where to go and what to use. We used to have to pay and get our butts kicks and learn the hard way until this little gem came alo...
by BS'r
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are the best trolling motor batteries
Replies: 24
Views: 107845

Re: What are the best trolling motor batteries

I used to have thermo's, I thought they were good. Last few set have come from wall-mart. They are not so good and here's what I found out from trollingmotorbattery.org Quote: Another aspect of a good trolling motor battery is the brand. Believe it or not you get what you bay for with deep cycle bat...
by BS'r
Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey guys, What's up....
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Re: Hey guys, What's up....

Was that you on the south end of Mildred?

Flying is better than walking the levee's with a spray can.
by BS'r
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey guys, What's up....
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Hey guys, What's up....

I turn my back a lttle while and Cooch has run TopNut's to 8? Coochian math again. I'll just have to put a Jimmy Johnson on ya and run 5 to even it up. Let me know when the next one is and I'll start the beat Cooch pot again. I used to like collecting that envelope. I flew over the river last weekan...
by BS'r
Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells
Replies: 55
Views: 8683

Re: Its Official Westernbass.com Sells

Thanks for keeping it going and good luck to my old friend Tony. Lot's a good memories from this site when we we're all learning to fish.

This site provides tools for a competitve edge for the advanced and a whole bunch of knowledge for those new to the sport.
by BS'r
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A Day of Nuts a Bullards Bar...........
Replies: 25
Views: 3538

Not again....

Congrats, How many are you ahead now?

Hey, I'm in the next one. I'll be back from hiatus in a month and back on the river.

Used to be the dropshot and now just a bunch of BS....
by BS'r
Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase Classic??
Replies: 124
Views: 12660

Re: Fall Nutcase Classic??

Is there golden peanuts being given away somewhere, 27th at Berryessa?

Who has the nuts now....(Topnut that is)

How would I find the signature forum?
by BS'r
Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Site fishing The Delta in September!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3059

Re: Site fishing The Delta in September!!!

Sound like you guys need Micster, 8 lb test, a S20 and the right gitzit. Also, the rest of the day to figure out when feeding time is.

That dude would spent all day and night out there figuring it out.
by BS'r
Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where on the Delta
Replies: 4
Views: 1286

Re: Where on the Delta

Years ago- Italian slough on the outside chanel edges, in the deep weeds, on the corners. Low tide is better. These fish like used to like trebles
by BS'r
Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wear it California!!! (Here's Why)
Replies: 66
Views: 12453

Re: Wear it California!!! (Here's Why)

Great job and good message.