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by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats everyone hoping for xmas this year?
Replies: 18
Views: 2070

Re: Whats everyone hoping for xmas this year?

I don't want anything, except for everyone to get what they want..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Dec 23, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merry Christmas to all...
Replies: 15
Views: 2108

Re: Merry Christmas to all...

A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours Tony and to all of the Nutcases and their families..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: flipit had a Delta Boat Video, I got a Folsom Boat Video
Replies: 6
Views: 927

Re: flipit had a Delta Boat Video, I got a Folsom Boat Video

Your bit doesn't work, at leasst not on my computer..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Location Help Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 423

Re: Location Help Needed

Most of the posters here are in California and truthfully probably don't know many lakes in New Mexico..You might want to send a PM to kopperbass (Joe Kopp) one of the moderators on this site..He used to fish out of Colorado and is probably better qualified than most on the site..The only lake there...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a place
Replies: 6
Views: 921

Re: Looking for a place

Shasta or Oroville..There are campgrounds at both..Of course there is also Trinity, just a little farther to drive to get something to eat..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie League
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie Leag

The pro as in pro staff doesn't so much mean professional staff as it does promotional staff..True, there are indeed some professional fishermen/women in most promotional staffs, although I suspect they are generally the minority of the over all staff, and chances are the professionals get more than...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where are the largemounth bass??
Replies: 39
Views: 6452

Re: Where are the largemounth bass??

I agree with everything Cooch put out on the situation..The water level stability of most of our lakes leaves much to be desired..Most of our canyon type lakes have very little natural vegitation, Those that do seem to have a much better collection of the various types of black bass and they all see...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC
Replies: 10
Views: 2272

Re: HBC

There are definitely some huge smallies there along with some huge largies..I know for a fact they eat swimbaits..That is the only lake I have had any amount of success on using swimbaits of any kind..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are you looking for
Replies: 21
Views: 3460

Re: What are you looking for

Gene, I will admit I do not visit your shop near as often as I would like to, but when I do I seldom spend less than $40 and can only remember two times I didn't spend anything..You have a fantastic shop and your web site is slowly improving..As for what I would like to see, I can't honestly think o...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: JUST THINK OF THIS - Don't Let Him Sell
Replies: 34
Views: 16047

Re: JUST THINK OF THIS - Don't Let Him Sell

I wouldn't object to a user fee, if that is all it takes..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It is not rumored, it is fact!
Replies: 27
Views: 7516

Re: It is not rumored, it is fact!

It cannot be an easy thing to put a labor of love up for sale..I can only say the value I have gotten from this site is far beyond any possible sale price Tony may get..I can only wish him the best and pray for the continued success of the site..Tony has provided so many of us with something very sp...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why fish the nUtcASe rally?
Replies: 19
Views: 3164

Re: Why fish rallys?

My first Nutcase event was one held on the Delta..Met a whole lot of people and had a great time..The same year I attended the Rally at ClearLake met more people and had a great time..I didn't catch a single fish, or even get a bite..To me it is all about meeting people and shooting the bull, with a...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2011 Winter Nutcase-Nor Cal
Replies: 32
Views: 4074

Re: 2011 Winter Nutcase-Nor Cal

Directions are easy. Highway 20 through Marysville to Marysville Road..Left on Marysville Road and follow the signs..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time to become a Grandpa, again!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 887

Re: Time to become a Grandpa, again!!!

A new fishing partner. it just doesn't get much better..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time to become a Grandpa, again!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 887

Re: Time to become a Grandpa, again!!!

Congratulations, and may Mom and baby come through the experience healthy and happy..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

Yep, find the bait, find the fish..If I remember correctly there wasn't all that much bait there the last time we fished there..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

I was thinking it might just be that you wanted to..Good guess for doing it, no matter the reason..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

Just a couple of spots Sean and I stumbled on..I don't know why he fished the rock pile, the last time we tried it, we didn't even get a fish, although the first time was something else entirely..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

I figured by the time Kap got in touch with ne you had already departed the area..It sure seems as though everyone had a great time..Did you fish the tree to get your limit..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Culling drop shot worms
Replies: 1
Views: 1214

Re: Culling drop shot worms

Robert, a few years ago I was talking to an angler and the subject of worm colors came up and he said the only color he could catch them on was purple.. I asked if he had tried any other colors and he said no, why change colors when all they are biting on is purple..Now if all you ever throw is purp...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RoboWorm Red Crawler
Replies: 8
Views: 1655

Re: RoboWorm Red Crawler

I have never fished any of those places, but it might be an idea to put a few in every box..It probably won't take you too long to figure out where they work best..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When using a trailer on your jigs
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

Re: When using a trailer on your jigs

Tony that is also the way I have been doing my trailers..I noticed in several of the pictures on Tackle Tour where they were nose hooking beavers when used as trailers..Do you think this would be of any significant benefit over threading them on the hook..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

Dang it, I really wanted to be there..Now I have to eat three pounds of spiced shrimp all by myself..Bullards sounds like a great place to have a Winter Nutcase event..Perhaps we can all chip in and get one of the houseboats to have the festivities on..Just thinking..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When using a trailer on your jigs
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

When using a trailer on your jigs

Do you thread it on the hook, or do you nose hook it..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Starter went out on my 115hp mercury
Replies: 6
Views: 1169

Re: Starter went out on my 115hp mercury

I had a 60 horse Merc that did the same thing..Turned out my throttle wasn't in neutral..I would have thought that would have caused something completely different..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Re: Well, it is off to

I take that back..Kap called in SIQ, so no Berryessa today for me..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well, it is off to
Replies: 52
Views: 6547

Well, it is off to

Berryessa to meet up with the Nutcases..All of you stay at home bodies enjoy your day..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas
Replies: 4
Views: 655

Re: Casitas

Dang Kelly, why don't you tell us how you really feel about it..It may appear as though I am ragging on you, but in truth, I have to agree with what you posted, even though I don't fish there and probably never will..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Darter head baits?
Replies: 19
Views: 9245

Re: Darter head baits?

Just about any soft plastic bait can be used on a darter head..They can be used everywhere you fish..One of my favorites is using smallie beavers..I have heard of many dart heading as a good technique on the Delta, although I have yet to try it there..I know it is a great bait for spot lakes..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Fluorocarbon line
Replies: 20
Views: 6193

Re: Best Fluorocarbon line

It would be my guess you just have too much line on the spool..I have been using the 100% in both 6 and 8 on my spinning reels and have no problems, unless I put too much on..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP Corky
Replies: 2
Views: 657

Re: RIP Corky

Condolences to his family and friends..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEVER IN MY 20 PLUS YEARS OF TOURNAMENT FISHING !
Replies: 78
Views: 12181

Re: NEVER IN MY 20 PLUS YEARS OF TOURNAMENT FISHING !

I would hate to give up my fishing time to assist another boat that has broken down for whatever reason, but there is something I would hate even more, NOT HELPING..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another birthday
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Another birthday

I hear Mike Tremont is having one..Hope it is a good one Mike..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase Classic - Berryessa 11/27 - Changes Made!!
Replies: 22
Views: 2797

Re: Fall Nutcase Classic - Berryessa 11/27 - Who's Attending

I'll be there with Kap Evans
I am a non-boater
I'll be bringing several racks of baby backs (pre-cooked) and/or cold boiled shrimp (peel and eat)

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's your Favorite Crankbait...
Replies: 9
Views: 1876

Re: What's your Favorite Crankbait...

Too many to list..My current favorite is the Jackall DD Cherry..Although recently I have caught a lot more fish on baits other than crankbaits, they are still my favorite way of fishing..
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's your Favorite Crankbait...
Replies: 22
Views: 3499

Re: What's your Favorite Crankbait...

Too many to list..Currently one of my favorites is the Jackall DD Cherry..I know bouncing the bait off an obstruction is often a key to triggering strikes, but to my knowledge I have never had a strike after bouncing my lure off of anything..I guess I am just doing it wrong..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When to change
Replies: 4
Views: 838

When to change

You were out last week and truly slayed them on Baby Bass colored Bomber A's..You head out today with the same basic conditions (water and weather), you tie on the Bomber and commence pounding the water..You are in the same area you were, the fish still show up on the graph, they just aren't hitting...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I admit it... ChatterBait Struggles
Replies: 19
Views: 11304

Re: I admit it... ChatterBait Struggles

Beats me sTony, I too have a few, but rarely use them..The first one I bought and used immediately managed a 17" striper..Threw it off and on for the rest of the day and never had another hit..Eventually bought a red one that attracted my eye and used it during a Federation event, I was tossing...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GK Top 40 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 4907

Re: GK Top 40 2010

I would have to agree with Mark making the list..Not only is he a solid stick, he represents the sport as well as anyone I have ever known..I have yet to get to fish with him, but have fished against him a bunch of times..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase Classic??
Replies: 124
Views: 12660

Re: Fall Nutcase Classic??

Mark, that is the only place I have ever launched..Several times with Joe Kopp, a bunch with Sean Wayman and once with Kap Evans and we have never had any kind of incident..Sorry to hear about your problem there and sure am infuriated to hear about your house..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase Classic??
Replies: 124
Views: 12660

Re: Fall Nutcase Classic??

Hipster Sean Wayman and I have been going out of Capel with absolutely no problems..Why pay, if you don't have to..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fall Nutcase Classic??
Replies: 124
Views: 12660

Re: Fall Nutcase Classic??

Bring your Flick Shakes..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just read on another site
Replies: 0
Views: 584

Just read on another site

Sewin Sam and Martha lost their dog Tess after 18 years if keeping them entertained and loved..I know many of the Ralliers of years past remember Sam, Martha and Tess..I met them all at my first Rally and have missed seeing them at the last few Rallies..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2011 fishing license
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

2011 fishing license

I understand you can only get them through one of the automated machines at various locations..I also understand it requires scanning your drivers license..What the heck do you use if you don't have one..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just 3 baits
Replies: 29
Views: 4949

Re: Just 3 baits

Definitely Senko's, color varies, Beavers, once again color varies, and a jig and once again color varies..I don't believe color is near as important to the fish as it is to the fisherman..Of all the things we can control as a fisherman/woman color of the lure/bait is probably the least important.. ...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DIY - Painting Bullet Weights – Not!
Replies: 8
Views: 2023

Re: DIY - Painting Bullet Weights – Not!

Great idea Marty, have you checked with any of the electronic supply stores for findings shrink tubing other than black..I know most of what I have seen is Black, but I have seen other colors during my days in the Navy (white and beige)..Try elecDirect.com they have numerous colors and sizes..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns rods
Replies: 10
Views: 2356

Re: Dobyns rods

Tom for deep cranking, the McAbee Special is what you want..I am saving my money for one and should be able to get it soon..For the drop shot rod, I assune you are looking for a spinning rod..My drop shot rod is a bait caster rig, so I can't make a recommendation.. By the way congratulations on maki...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: these forums
Replies: 2
Views: 325

Re: these forums

Welcome aboard Zac..This type of forum has been asked for many times and now WesternBass.com has seen fit to give us one..It is an opportunity to get back to the real reason for having a forum at all, getting and sharing of pertinent ionformation..

mac
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sponsorships
Replies: 8
Views: 1229

Re: Sponsorships

I don't have any sponsors, but from all I have heard and read you need to tell potential sponsors what you can do for them, not what you want them to do for you..It is much like seeking a job, don't go in telling them what you want, but tell them what you can do..If they are interested they will mak...
by mac (Doyle McEwen)
Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World Series Champions
Replies: 16
Views: 2205

World Series Champions

The Giants bring it home..

mac