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by Ray L.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open 2011
Replies: 36
Views: 5814

Re: US Open 2011

That is 1 great story right there Bob. That young man sure has his head going in the right direction. Can't wait to read all the great stories from this years open. Congrats Bob on a great success this year with the Open. Your staff has really gone full bore and made this a huge success this year in...
by Ray L.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: congrats to Aaron
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

congrats to Aaron

U.S. Open win # 3 and counting
by Ray L.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick is in the house at the Open
Replies: 3
Views: 814

Re: Top Stick is in the house at the Open

Yup John can't wait to talk to all of them up at Margarita
by Ray L.
Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open 2011
Replies: 36
Views: 5814

Re: US Open 2011

What a great ending. Loved reading the blog. Bob your staff has done a great job with all the info as well as the full length stories. Love the one about the Nitro being sold right from the casino. Won Bass had a great draw as well as great coverage. Wish I could have been there to fish saw some gre...
by Ray L.
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick is in the house at the Open
Replies: 3
Views: 814

Top Stick is in the house at the Open

Looks like more than a few of the anglers from this season are fishing the aaa side. John Younce, John Fike, Wyatt Zollinger, Joe Payne and Trey Campbell. Way to go all of you. If I missed someone on this list sorry for that. I hope all of you have fun and enjoy.
by Ray L.
Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: End of an era -- Harvey Naslund is gone
Replies: 15
Views: 2321

Re: End of an era -- Harvey Naslund is gone

I was e mailed this morning by Bill Rice. I have spent all day thinking about what can be said about Harvey. Love him or hate him he brought west coast tournament bass fishing to a new level. He was honest and fair. True to his word and a gentleman. He would bring the hammer down quick when needed. ...
by Ray L.
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We need a Where are they Now Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 4445

Re: We need a Where are they Now Thread

Wow Ace in Pearblossom. Really. Stickbait nice shots for sure. Love the goose shots as well as the Albacore. Love this thread for sure. Last I saw of Ace he was posting garbage to the victorville city council . Mike Moffitt and I used to just laugh about stuff he wrote. Great thread by the way Ash.....
by Ray L.
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1984 Western Bass/U.S. Bass results???
Replies: 3
Views: 806

Re: 1984 Western Bass/U.S. Bass results???

oh heck did anyone contact Bob Simmons as well. He may know as well.
by Ray L.
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1984 Western Bass/U.S. Bass results???
Replies: 3
Views: 806

Re: 1984 Western Bass/U.S. Bass results???

Hey Bev didn't Larry Hopper finish in the top 3 in that one.
by Ray L.
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: question for the team tournament guys
Replies: 4
Views: 847

question for the team tournament guys

Do you prefer a region to start right after the team championship or do you prefer a break for at least 1 or 2 months.
Also do you like fishing from winter till spring or do you like early spring until early summer.
by Ray L.
Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open Pro Pre-Registration List as of 6/25/11
Replies: 3
Views: 967

Re: US Open Pro Pre-Registration List as of 6/25/11

wow some serious competition gonna happen. I remember Zell winning there many years ago in a top 150. Murdog the king of Lake Mead as well. Dang he was the king of that lake for years. Clayton as well fishing his now home lake. Gonna be a real close one for sure.
by Ray L.
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CAMPING / SANTA MARGARITA
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: CAMPING / SANTA MARGARITA

I will be going up early thursday and if you need will bring some extra camping gear as well. I am in a cabin right outside the lake at KOA campground.
by Ray L.
Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick Castaic Finale
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: Top Stick Castaic Finale

My comp is fixed and John will post the overalls later tonight or in the morning
by Ray L.
Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Castaic 06-12-11 Top Stick
Replies: 0
Views: 424

Results for Castaic 06-12-11 Top Stick

1 Donnie Peterson/Woo Kim 5 5.14 14.70 2 Orin Tsabetsaye/Andrew Tsabetsaye 5 5.43 12.49 3 John DeMonet/Krystal Lakes 5 10.42 4 John Fike/Jim Milbrand 5 10.02 5 Lenden Riler/Kevin Miner 5 9.40 6 Edward Sanfilippo/Jesse Gonazales 5 9.20 7 Trey Campbell/Richard Thomas 5 9.15 8 Joe Payne/Keith Cummings ...
by Ray L.
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick Castaic Finale
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: Top Stick Castaic Finale

I have just finished up with the overall standings but my wireless on my comp is not working. I am on my daughters comp and it works fine. I will get them up as soon as I can though.
by Ray L.
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick tournament info for Castaic 6/12
Replies: 6
Views: 740

Top Stick tournament info for Castaic 6/12

please check the tournament forum as well as the tournament announcements in the southern cal fishing forums for all the info for Lake Castaic this Sunday
by Ray L.
Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:14 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick Info for Lake Castaic June 12th.
Replies: 0
Views: 377

Top Stick Info for Lake Castaic June 12th.

Ok here it is the final tournament of the season and all the info you will need. We will have the trailer outside the west ramp gate starting at 3:30 a.m. for sign ups. They will open the gate at 4:45 for us to enter the lake. We will then have a meeting at the west ramp followed by a livewell inspe...
by Ray L.
Sun Jun 05, 2011 2:13 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick Info for Lake Castaic June 12th.
Replies: 2
Views: 667

Top Stick Info for Lake Castaic June 12th.

Ok here it is the final tournament of the season and all the info you will need. We will have the trailer outside the west ramp gate starting at 3:30 a.m. for sign ups. They will open the gate at 4:45 for us to enter the lake. We will then have a meeting at the west ramp followed by a livewell inspe...
by Ray L.
Fri May 27, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is your favorite species of Bass?
Replies: 17
Views: 2820

Re: What is your favorite species of Bass?

Big Havasu smallies on topwater.
Spotted bay bass pound for pound are awesome. Better than a calico in my opinion. Besides you fish the same structure for bay spotties as you do for freshwater. A spotty slams a spinner bait like nothing else. Flippin docks for those suckers is awesome as well.
by Ray L.
Mon May 23, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick Pro Ams
Replies: 18
Views: 2111

Re: Top Stick Pro Ams

Kevin, I can tell you we are probably not going to give a boat. We will have a cash payback with any options at 100% payback. John and I are looking for sponsors for this thing and will get the best sponsors we can for it. Fishing is a tough sell and really does take some time. W.O.N. used to have a...
by Ray L.
Mon May 23, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick Pro Ams
Replies: 18
Views: 2111

Re: Top Stick Pro Ams

We are sure going to try and get it right for everyone though. I really want to do this and keep the entry as low as possible yet have a very good payback.
by Ray L.
Mon May 23, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a fishing partner
Replies: 3
Views: 432

Re: Looking for a fishing partner

good luck with finding a partner.
by Ray L.
Tue May 17, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick Pro Ams
Replies: 18
Views: 2111

Re: Top Stick Pro Ams

since knowone posts on the southern board as some would say I thought I would. Kevin, John and I have talked about doing an event to test the waters. We will see what happens very soon. He and I have been swamped at work right now so we have not been able to really meet about it. We are going to ver...
by Ray L.
Mon May 16, 2011 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fellow Angler In Need Of Prayers
Replies: 14
Views: 2875

Re: Fellow Angler In Need Of Prayers

Get well soon my friend. Hope to see you on Mission after another 10 plus real soon.
by Ray L.
Sun May 15, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Cory!
Replies: 14
Views: 2792

Re: Congrats Cory!

Great story Cory. You know We are behind you .
by Ray L.
Sun May 15, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sheriff at Pyramid and Castaic
Replies: 12
Views: 1725

Re: Sheriff at Pyramid and Castaic

Terry is correct about going to all 3 lakes. If you are taged for Piru it will work at Castaic and Pyramid and vise versa. So when you leave any of these 3 lakes make sure to get tagged and you will not be inspected again.
by Ray L.
Tue May 10, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here's what they're laughin'at in Texas.
Replies: 15
Views: 3091

Re: Here's what they're laughin'at in Texas.

Ron Crews playing drums. He was the man . Did not matter what boat you had. If you broke down he would help. Heck I broke down one time at shasta got to the shop and he was waiting for me after 6 at night. A six pack of soda and he helped me out and got me running. Dam do I miss that kind of stuff. ...
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011

Dang Buck if you did not have so much expierience I would say yes. One of my favorite things is the father son/ daughter division. Really is a great thing. Heck Yesterday Steve Iwashita had his son out and they caught a limit and also won a case of Monster energy drinks.
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Picture from Piru Top Stick 05-07-2011
Replies: 1
Views: 749

Picture from Piru Top Stick 05-07-2011

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by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011

money won is the first criteria. Then it comes down to expierience as well. This is a fun league for rookies mostly. Buck wish I could say you could fish but not this one my friend. John and I have been talking though and we may have something up our sleave that we know you want us to do.
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Picture from Piru.
Replies: 0
Views: 443

Picture from Piru.

Pictures from the tournament will be on our Top Stick facebook page later today.
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Picture from Piru.
Replies: 0
Views: 479

Picture from Piru.

Pictures from The Piru tournament will be on the Top Stick facebook page later today.
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Picture from Piru.
Replies: 0
Views: 411

Picture from Piru.

I will be posting pictures from the Piru tournament on the Top Stick facebook page later today. Check it out guys.
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Overalls updated after Piru. For Top Stick
Replies: 0
Views: 554

Overalls updated after Piru. For Top Stick

Angler of the Year Race Total Points 1 Victor Allen//Phillip Haines 400 2 Lendon Riley/Kevin Miner 381 3 Wyatt Zollinger/Ryan Amers 378 4 Joe Payne/Keith Combs 373 5 Jeff Jue/David Sanchez 372 6 John Younce/Erick Prado 372 7 Daren Lacher/John Lacher 365 8 John Dall/Doug Eklun 360 9 Steve Iwashita/Br...
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 8:24 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Overalls updated after Piru.
Replies: 0
Views: 494

Overalls updated after Piru.

Ok here they are with 1 event to go. Angler of the Year Race Total Points 1 Victor Allen//Phillip Haines 400 2 Lendon Riley/Kevin Miner 381 3 Wyatt Zollinger/Ryan Amers 378 4 Joe Payne/Keith Combs 373 5 Jeff Jue/David Sanchez 372 6 John Younce/Erick Prado 372 7 Daren Lacher/John Lacher 365 8 John Da...
by Ray L.
Mon May 09, 2011 5:19 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Re: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011

I will be getting the AOY updated today and post it.
by Ray L.
Sun May 08, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011
Replies: 1
Views: 796

Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011

Congratulations to Rodney Sams and Scott Atkinson winning The Top Stick tournament at Lake Piru. It was an Impressive weigh in yesterday with a lot of 5 pound fish weighed in. This was a post spawn event and to have 21 pounds was quite a feet for these anglers. In second was Kline and Winningham wit...
by Ray L.
Sun May 08, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

Results for Top Stick at Piru. 5-07-2011

Congratulations to Rodney Sams and Scott Atkinson winning The Top Stick tournament at Lake Piru. It was an Impressive weigh in yesterday with a lot of 5 pound fish weighed in. This was a post spawn event and to have 21 pounds was quite a feet for these anglers. In second was Kline and Winningham wit...
by Ray L.
Fri May 06, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.
Replies: 5
Views: 958

Re: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.

I will start sign ups at 4 a.m. The gate fee will be 24.00 I will not have change. The meeting will be at 5:15 a.m. Launching will proceed after that. I will be on the point below the building launching you. Good luck and see you there. There will also be a quagga inspection at the lake if you are n...
by Ray L.
Thu May 05, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Re: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.

Tom the meeting will be at 5:15 in the morining. Be there at 5 and you will be fine.
by Ray L.
Tue May 03, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MORE Tournament Changes At Westernbass
Replies: 28
Views: 4268

Re: MORE Tournament Changes At Westernbass

Wow I see how this is working out to keep the main forum clear of tournament announcements.
by Ray L.
Mon May 02, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MORE Tournament Changes At Westernbass
Replies: 28
Views: 4268

Re: MORE Tournament Changes At Westernbass

I do like the tournament calendar. I will be telling all my anglers to check there for the next event. I will also have them check the tournament forums for any info I will be posting. I think if the tournament directors inform there anglers it will get them checking it much quicker. They will also ...
by Ray L.
Sun May 01, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.
Replies: 5
Views: 958

Top Stick at Piru May 7th.

The Top Stick is returning to Lake Piru on May 7th. This should be a much different tournament than in Feb. When it snowed on the 20 plus boats that came out. We should have great weather as well as great fishing. May is a great month to fish lake Piru. The fish are done spawning and the shad are sp...
by Ray L.
Sun May 01, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Top Stick at Piru May 7th.
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Top Stick at Piru May 7th.

The Top Stick is returning to Lake Piru on May 7th. This should be a much different tournament than in Feb. When it snowed on the 20 plus boats that came out. We should have great weather as well as great fishing. May is a great month to fish lake Piru. The fish are done spawning and the shad are sp...
by Ray L.
Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an auto mechanic
Replies: 2
Views: 417

Re: Looking for an auto mechanic

Thanks Mike. I will let you know. Just thought I would give it a shot for a fellow fisherman first.
by Ray L.
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for an auto mechanic
Replies: 2
Views: 417

Looking for an auto mechanic

If you live in Orange County area let me know. I am looking for a mechanic who is looking for some side work. I need some work done on a couple of cars and would love to give the business to a fellow fisherman in these tough times we are living in right now. Send me an e mail or a private message an...
by Ray L.
Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick Castaic results
Replies: 9
Views: 1312

Re: Top Stick Castaic results

no Kevin he just did not loose any fish and I think his partner caught them all anyway. :o
by Ray L.
Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Basham & Cunningham Win Top Stick Castaic
Replies: 5
Views: 1268

Re: Basham & Cunningham Win Top Stick Castaic

Hey Steve I gave him a new name. MC CHUD HAMMER
by Ray L.
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: top stick a.o.y. as of Castaic
Replies: 0
Views: 170

top stick a.o.y. as of Castaic

Angler of the Year Race Total Points 1 Victor Allen//Phillip Haines 307 2 Mike Austin/Jesse Austin 290 3 Lendon Riley/Kevin Miner 286 4 Joe Payne/Keith Combs 285 5 David Handy 284 6 Jon Demonet/Crystal Lakes 283 7 John Younce/Erick Prado 282 8 Wyatt Zollinger/Ryan Amers 277 9 John Dall/Doug Eklun 27...
by Ray L.
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: top stick a.o.y. as of Castaic
Replies: 0
Views: 436

top stick a.o.y. as of Castaic

Angler of the Year Race Total Points 1 Victor Allen//Phillip Haines 307 2 Mike Austin/Jesse Austin 290 3 Lendon Riley/Kevin Miner 286 4 Joe Payne/Keith Combs 285 5 David Handy 284 6 Jon Demonet/Crystal Lakes 283 7 John Younce/Erick Prado 282 8 Wyatt Zollinger/Ryan Amers 277 9 John Dall/Doug Eklun 27...