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Morgan

I worked there the summer of '68 and was told then that 90% of the people were on some sort of public assistance for 3/4 of the year. The area thrived by walnuts, pears, and tourists. So, when summer went so did the money. Back then it was just a way of life. They made enough to survive. Now with th...

Morgan

Fresno Bass Club will be hosting a tackle sale this Sunday, August 23 in the parking lot at Valley Rod and Gun from 9 AM to 3 PM. All Proceeds will benefit the CAST for Kids event in October. If you are in the area, please come by to support this event. If you have anything to donate, please bring i...

Morgan

So what about the difference between painted or unpainted? Does it matter? I 've always used painted tungsten cause I thought the finish was too shiney.

organ

Morgan

What I found to be the best added item was a tool box with various screws and nuts, electrical wire, tie wire, ty-wraps, duct tape, tools including metric wrenches and spark plug wrench, fuses, and electrical tape. This saved my butt a couple of times.
Morgan

Morgan

I've kept one since 2000. I go back and review what I did and should have done as well as any tips I may have picked up. I now have 353 fishing trips recorded. I've also recorded my results and have seen continuous improvement, whether it's time on the water or the log, I don't want to stop as long ...

Morgan

My Hot Foot Throttle started sticking, it slowly returns, but way too slow. I have to pull it back, but it used to return on its own. I had found a water bottle cap wedged under and thought that was it, but that didn't effect it. Am I supposed to do maintenance like some sort of grease or oil on it ...

Morgan

:D Fresno Bass Club is putting on an Open on June 21st, Father's Day . $60 team entry and lots of options. Come on out and enjoy the day, Weigh-in at 1 PM, still gives ya lots of time to go home and Bar-b-que! Great chance to enter with your kids or spouse and have a fun time. Download the entry for...

Morgan

1st. So, is there anywhere the record size bass (or any fish for that matter) for each lake is listed?

2nd. So, if you got lucky how would you verify the catch? Who would have certified scales, and would they let you bring in a fish to weigh?

(always daydreaming)
Morgan

Morgan

Just got back from kelseyville and ate at a place called the Saw Works. They had a live band (Thurs) and the food good.
Morgan

Morgan

Fizzing in the mouth: I tried this for the second time and bombed out. The first time I tried, in between the sac had billowed out and I stuck it and all was good. This weekend, I caught a deep one (this one was about 3 lbs where the 1st one was about 1 lb) that needed fizzing, stuck the needle and ...

Morgan

1800bassboat Stan is great, really helped me understand, and when I filed a claim there was no problem whatsoever.
Morgan

Morgan

Well, I contacted Bill Siemental like Mark suggested. I wasn't looking for a free replacement, but he took great care of me. he also gave me a few tips about checking my baits which I wasn't doing. Great service!

Morgan

Morgan

I just sent mine.
Morgan

Morgan

Funny how she doesn't want to sacrifice the seals also, there have been reports in WON that lot's of the adult salmon had seal bites. I've watched them work the Delta and come up with a different fish on every dive!

Morgan

Morgan

I bought both the floater and slow sink some time ago, but didn't have the confidence or the right rod until recently. That's why so few times it has been thrown. I would take it out, throw it a couple of times, and put it away. I had follows, but never have caught any; sure had my heart pumping tho...

Morgan

Do the tails come off of these swimbaits frequently? I'm asking cause I was throwing one Saturday morning and saw the tail land in the water and sink as I made a cast. I was like WTF? I am way to careful than to hit rocks. I've only thrown it for maybe 30 casts total. I see that they sell these on t...

Morgan

They have been checking for throw cushions at McClure for a couple of years. They never have asked for a rope, though. Those same questions came up about having no one to throw it to you when you are alone. Same answer. It just had to be accessable, not in a locker.
Morgan

Morgan

I agree with the above, but would also like to see more of the sonar screens and what depth the boat is in. How the baits are rigged, modifications,how the angler is working the reel and rod. What Line and test strength. Which hooks and size. Maybe some map features showing where on points and humps...

Morgan

How about having a pipeline take all the 'treated' water from Sacramento, Stockton, and all the other cities that are dumping water in the Delta, and send it south? They can pay to treat it for the residual wastes!

Morgan

I tried successfully a week ago Sunday. I had tried before but didn't have the extension that the Bends Mender has. it's a good idea. I couldn't find it (or didn't look very hard before the tournament). I made something like it, though. I took a needle and my Dremmel and ground off the outter edge o...

Morgan

So I just received my 1st copy of Bass Anglerâ€™s Guide ( had received a free one at a seminar in Fresno and was impressed). I really think this is a great publication. I then got to thinking about the others I read. I travel a lot, so have the time to read. B.A.S.S. Times (good read for all the con...

Morgan

First they rob from the Delta launch ramp funds and now this. Pretty soon there will be no Wardens and no game left! Proposed plan irks anglers, hunters Governor to borrow from wildlife programs. Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 By Matt Weiser / The Sacramento Bee Fishermen and hunters are outraged about a pla...

Morgan

Thanks Guys, All good. I had thought fleese was just for softness and didn't really keep you warm. Seems the starting key is either 100% polyester and wool. And you get what ya pay for. I going to check out some wool and some UA for the feet.
Thanks again,
Morgan

Morgan

Need a little help with the concept of layering. This is for those really COLD days. I have a set of Cabelas Rain gear. It's about 9 years old but in good shape. I bought insulated bibs and a non-insulated jacket. I just bought basewear by Northface to upgrade from my usual thermal longjohns. All th...

Morgan

My Comcast DVR picked it up at midnight, the 14th, so I got to watch it today. They had the FLW on that time for a couple of weeks.
Morgan

Morgan

I just had my motor in the shop and was asked if I was using Ring Free, as the plugs were fouled. They said they don't see that problem with folks using it. I was being cheap and not using the recommended amount and also going slow to save fuel.
Morgan

Morgan

Oh, yea, BTY, I sent my prop to Phil's Propellers, not only cause they are a sponsor, but all the talk on this board said good things about them. I was completely satisfied with the turn around, and quality. I highly recommend them. And thank you to everyone on this board, product and service discus...

Morgan

I posted a picture of about where it is on the 'other' alblum

Morgan

Morgan

That 5mph bouy was just on the left going out and in Sept the grass was so thick I had to go slow. I can't imagine if the lake gets lower that more people will hit it even just going 5 mph. If those are pilings, wow! I think I showed 4 foot of water. I would think all that boat traffic and chipped p...

Morgan

So, when I was at Clear Lake in Sept, I'm going slow leaving the marina and get just past the 5 mph bouy, I'm in the center, trim down and hit the gas and blam! I hit a rock. It takes a big chunk outta my prop. I find out one of our club members hit that same rock last year. I called my insurance gu...

Morgan

Be careful about using those blue tarps. They don't breathe and trap moisture which will cause mold. I learned the hard way on my last boat when I had to park it outside. It took some time to get it cleaned.

Morgan

Morgan

So I'm surfing around and found this. 'The Franks Tract Project'. I thought the only gates would be where there were rock barriers South side of the Delta, but these are on Three Mile Slough and West False River. This looks like it would severely restrict the striper runs through Franks and the wate...

Morgan

When complaints are that fishermen aren't getting enough, well, that's the biggest compliment. We do watch the reruns. Keep up the great work, and we will keep spreading the word.
Morgan

Morgan

Don't trim down and hit the gas just outside of Konocti Casino entrance. My prop now has a big chip out of it. Right out of the 5 mph bouy in the center.

Morgan

Morgan

I usually run at 62 mph. I have two tickets and can't afford any more, But 55 is tough, and the other drivers sure give rotton looks for holding up traffic. Speaking of weight, how many people don't carry an anchor? Thanks for the AAA suggestion. I was using: http://www.gaspricewatch.com/new/default...

Morgan

So I read in the latest Bassmaster mag that you should not fill up your boat with gas to save fuel towing. So I'm wondering.... If Gas is $3.79 by my place in Madera and Gas is $4.53 in Lakeport, it's 300 miles and I get 12 to 14 mpg which is about 25 gallons one way= $94.75 compared to $113.00=$18....

Morgan

Thanks, Jay

Morgan

Two questions I could use some help on trolling motors: 1. How often do you guys remove the prop to check for fishing line and stuff? Mine (Minnkota) has a nut with a plastic insert that probably doesn't do well with repeated removals. Or is there a need to do it at all? If you do inspect, do you ch...

Morgan

You know it's just not right that their idea of minimum pool is mearly a drop and so tough on the fish. All of our lakes have dropped so low and they don't care anything about it other that selling the most water. Soon water will cost as much as gas....
Morgan

Morgan

Split between pro Worms and Roboworms.
Morgan

Morgan

Has to be: Millerton AKA: Dead Sea

Morgan

Hopefully not a body of water that requires a dry boat for quagga inspections, may rain or fog. Weather doesn't bother me, but we could fail the inspection.
Morgan

Morgan

I sure wish I would've planned a longer stay. I was planning on being a non-boater, but Gator asked about bring my boat due to the ratio. Good advice, as I got in a little extra fishing. I got on the water Friday at 11AM and tried lots of stuff that I just wanted to try (you know, the stuff that you...

Morgan

pm sent

Morgan

How many of you get to go fishing with your kids or Dad Tomorrow?

My Daughter agreed to join me for the Father's Day open at Millerton. Even though I usually don't do well there, I'm jazzed.

She usually will join me about two times a year, but we never get up that early.

Wish us luck!

Morgan

Morgan

Ok, 1st it's an otter, and now a rock. What the heck are you using for bait?

Morgan

Morgan

G-Ko, Did you get it to work? I still can't. Tried loading Quicktime first, then the DIVX and then reversed the order. I disabled the objects and all that did was crash Explorer. I can still watch the old ones, but not the new format. Running XP and on Comcast. Any solutions? I get a big question ma...

Morgan

Thank all, I also just got a chance to look at my DVR of True Bass with Bernie Gaunt at the Delta and his partner showed some tips about touching the line. Good info all.
Thanks,
Morgan

Morgan

I remember seeing Denny Braurer discount fishermen on his show for touching the line when landing a bass. This was a show where he graded a guy and then went out and tried to show how it should be done. Now on ESPN Elite series, they are all grabbing the line to bring the fish in. Finally, last week...

Morgan

I wonder how Fresno Bass Club is getting blasted? I looked at the entries, and only two teams were from the club, 2nd place and 19th place. Hmmm, out of 36 teams I think this wasn't a Fresno Bass Club thing..... If you need to blame someone, don't involve them. Sounds like an individual problem. If ...

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