Press release from Dept of Parks and Rec states the only ramp available is on a gravel road at Bidwell. Due to steep grades, it is limited to 4 wheel Drive vehicles only.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/859
Pray for rain!!
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- Wed Dec 12, 2018 12:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: All Concrete Ramps at Lake Oroville are out of the Water.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1658
- Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dual Axle, Garage, Best Way to move boat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3821
Re: Dual Axle, Garage, Best Way to move boat
I read something on this subject written by a guy with a Basscat . He said if he cranked his tongue jack as far up as it would go the front trailer wheels would raise off the floor slightly and he could pivot the trailer on the back two wheels for maneuvering in the garage . Might be worth a try......
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: No more Oroville Fishing for me, maybe never again
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4249
Re: No more Oroville Fishing for me, maybe never again
Tom, very sad to hear that you lost your home and belongings. But good to know that you are safe. I always appreciated your fishing reports. Wishing you the very best as you move forward.
Pat
Pat
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Zinke cheered President Trump’s memorandum on western water
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3110
Re: Zinke cheered President Trump’s memorandum on western water
For me, this is the best line in this announcement. Desalination is the only way to actually create more water. Everything else is just shuffling around what we have.Expanding use of water desalination and water recycling
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Something New at Clear Lake...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1860
Re: Something New at Clear Lake...
I was in there this summer during the Nutcase Classic Reunion. I was impressed at how well stocked they are. We found everything we were looking for and a few things we weren't.
Pat
Pat
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:23 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Elite St. Lawrence River Day 1 Results | Giant limit makes Bassmaster histor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1792
Re: Elite St. Lawrance River Day 1 Results | Giant limit makes Bassmaster history
Wow, come in with a 20 lb bag with your chest all puffed out and then find you are not even in the top 50! And they are almost all small mouth! 100 pounds of smallmouth is definitely possible if not likely.
Pat
Pat
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:33 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Braid to Fluorocarbon knot?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12158
Re: Braid to Fluorocarbon knot?
I have had recent failures with a double uni-knot, when trying to pull snags loose. This is with 20# power pro and 16# Sunline braid tied to 8# Seaguar Red box flouro. The flouro is breaking right at the knot. I am going to give the RP knot a try as demonstrated in this video from Brent Ehler: https...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing Pacific Ocean August 7
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1638
Re: Fishing Pacific Ocean August 7
Great story, we go out of Fort Bragg a couple times a year to get rock cod and Lings for the freezer. If you really want to get into the Lings, go in December. You can also double up on crab.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bassmaster Elite Schedule for 2019 Includes Western Stops
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7428
Re: Bassmaster Elite Schedule for 2019 Includes Western Stops
I was a marshal the last time they went out of discovery park and it was a great experience, although it will be a once in a lifetime experience for me. That run takes a toll on you and we where very lucky with the weather the last time. Don't want to make that run again if it's windy. The boat tra...
- Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Oroville
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1080
Re: Lake Oroville
A few weeks ago I did pretty well with topwater early, on shaded banks on the main lake. I was using a 110 Whopper Plopper, darker color early then lighter as it got brighter. You have to be patient, I was getting a bite every 20-25 minutes, but they were better quality fish up to 17". Biggest ...
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:57 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Summertime fishing pants?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2376
Re: Summertime fishing pants?
Thanks guys, sounds like Columbia does the job. I'm not a Costco member, but will check at Sam's Club too.
Pat
Pat
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:10 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Summertime fishing pants?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2376
Summertime fishing pants?
I am looking for pants that give UPF protection and are cool and comfortable. Any recommendations and experience? And...don't break the bank.
Thanks
Pat
Thanks
Pat
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Going to Minnesota
- Replies: 1
- Views: 732
Re: Going to Minnesota
I have not been there, but have found that most areas in Minnesota have places to rent boats. There are also a lot of guides. Do a web search for marinas and boat rental.
Pat
Pat
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New boat question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3976
Re: New boat question
Since you stated it has an Optimax Pro XS that makes me think it is a replacement engine, not the original. I agree with the others about having a trusted mechanic give the boat and motor a once over. It is worth the cost of an hours shop labor. Be sure to have them check all the plumbing and wiring...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Nutria, a large semi-aquatic rodent discovered in California... if you see one...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1723
Re: Nutria, a large semi-aquatic rodent discovered in California... if you see one...
And we don't have any gators to eat them!
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tackle Managment Systems?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1749
Re: Tackle Managment Systems?
In previous boats I have used rod organizers. In my current boat I use rod sleeves or gloves, whatever you want to call them and I actually like that much better. I think It makes better use of the space and the rods don't get tangled up.
- Thu May 31, 2018 7:04 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Thermalito Afterbay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1403
Re: Thermalito Afterbay
I was up there a week ago and found the bite pretty slow. We fished in the afternoon. They had recently dropped the water about 2.5 feet and were slowly refilling so the temperature had dropped. We saw temps from 67-74 depending on where you were. Nothing on the rocks, we had 4 fish around tules. We...
- Wed May 30, 2018 6:48 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Clean Water Bass Fishing @ Lake Pardee California
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1034
Re: Clear Lake Clean Water Bass Fishing @ Lake Pardee California
Thanks for sharing, looks like you had a good day. Please consider this constructive criticism, I find your background music incredibly annoying.
Please keep sharing your videos
Pat
Please keep sharing your videos
Pat
- Fri May 04, 2018 5:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
- Replies: 38
- Views: 21730
Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta
What a sad situation, i know you are heart broken. I remember when Cooch's boat was stolen and the stripped hull was found. Does anyone have ideas on how to secure a boat when leaving it in a slip over night? I know thieves will get it if they really want it. But something that slows them down or wo...
- Wed May 02, 2018 8:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: For you old guys...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1829
Re: For you old guys...
By the way, the bite is hot! Lot's of numbers with the occasional good 'un tossed in. For a while today if I went 4 or 5 five casts without a bite I was disappointed! And it was my first time on the lake.
- Wed May 02, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: For you old guys...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1829
Re: For you old guys...
Same as for the National Parks Gold Card, 65 I think.
- Tue May 01, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: For you old guys...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1829
For you old guys...
Found out today that New Melones has an annual pass for seniors for just $35! Get it at the Bureau of Reclamation office just south of the Highway 49 bridge!
Pat
Pat
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: have you seen or heard of ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1535
Re: have you seen or heard of ?
Rod, Are you anchoring the pedal in place or leaving it loose to move around? Seems you could just get some longer bolts to put in the front pedal holes with a nut on either side, Then you can move the nuts up and down the bolt until you find the position that is comfortable. If you are anchoring it...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 73.04 to Win Clear Lake | CA Open Pro Final Results | Another 32 Pound Bag Weighed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2378
Re: 73.04 to Win Clear Lake | CA Open Pro Final Results | Another 32 Pound Bag Weighed
Way to go Doug McKa! With Pat Cassi winning the AAA that's two good old Gold Country Bassers that know how to do it!
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Difference in Elite 9 models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1730
Re: Difference in Elite 9 models
Thanks!
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:38 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Difference in Elite 9 models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1730
Difference in Elite 9 models
Considering new depth finder. Can someone explain the difference between the
Elite 9 Ti Mid/High/LSS-HD and the Elite 9 Ti Mid/High/TotalScan
Thanks
Pat
Elite 9 Ti Mid/High/LSS-HD and the Elite 9 Ti Mid/High/TotalScan
Thanks
Pat
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Crawfish on a Smoke Break | Video... Hmmm... somethin to think about with craw imitation lures?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1342
Re: Crawfish on a Smoke Break | Video... Hmmm... somethin to think about with craw imitation lures?
That's big dam crawfish! Yum!
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Rigging Tool for Your Yamamoto Senkos
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5058
- Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Rigging Tool for Your Yamamoto Senkos
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5058
Re: New Rigging Tool for Your Yamamoto Senkos
The tool is a medical device called a "Nasal Speculum". Available on Amazon and from medical supply vendors. https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=speculum+nasal&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=194919773915&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4864159006755519818&...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Oroville
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1157
Re: Lake Oroville
Nice to see a decent fish from Oroville. Good catch!
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:15 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bassmaster Classic Predictions with Western Pros
- Replies: 2
- Views: 998
Re: Bassmaster Classic Predictions with Western Pros
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- Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Capell cove
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1550
Re: Capell cove
You can find road conditions here. Updates regularlyKyle46N wrote: Of course there are always issues with the roads leading to the lakes though when these rains happen, potentially causing mud slides. Not sure where you would go to get an update on road accessibility.
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:29 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Ripoff?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4588
Re: Ripoff?
Are a Kia and a Lexus the same underneath?
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:26 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Tripleshot or other side scan transducer up front
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1933
Tripleshot or other side scan transducer up front
Has anyone figured a way to safely and securely mount one of these transducers on the trolling motor? They are pretty huge. Lowrance technical support said they are designed for the transom. I am most interested in the new Hook 2 units because of their price and apparent ease of use. I am new to sid...
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:14 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Almost lost my life and a rod and reel at Clear lake
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3719
Re: Almost lost my life and a rod and reel at Clear lake
Thanks for sharing this and glad you are safe. Wearing a PFD at all times when the water is cold is just good practice. Especially true when fishing solo. I am also very "Anti" snow mobile suits. There was a fellow that drowned right in big break marina (the old Hook) a number of years bac...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:31 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Hook2 Map Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1437
Re: Hook2 Map Question
Thanks Tyler!
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Hook2 Map Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1437
Hook2 Map Question
I am considering a purchase of a Hook2 unit. I need to know the difference between the units with the US Inland Maps and the Units with US / Canada Nav+ Maps. Are they the same unit with the second one already having the NAV+ pre-installed? Can the Inland Map unit be upgraded with NAV+ maps later by...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEKO rigging tricks for your Senko
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5456
Re: NEKO rigging tricks for your Senko
That instrument looks like a nasal speculum. Should work if the right size. Can get on Amazon or a medical supply store. I asked the EBay vendor and that is exactly what those pliers are! https://www.amazon.com/Grafco-2805-Vienna-Nasal-Speculum/dp/B000FSIX7E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518137770&am...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEKO rigging tricks for your Senko
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5456
Re: NEKO rigging tricks for your Senko
I found the pliers and tubes on EBay. Have not seen them anywhere else. https://www.ebay.com/itm/101-pc-LARGE-Kit-Wacky-Worm-Neko-Rig-Silicone-Tube-With-Tool-Senko-Saver/263480192633?hash=item3d58a4ae79:g:eQAAAOSwQN5aYG5K I do wonder what the the original purpose is for those pliers. Looks like a me...
- Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:22 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Returning to Bass Fishing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2636
Re: Returning to Bass Fishing
In the last couple years I have done something similar, not related to marriage rather changes of interest and burnout from tournament fishing took me away for quite a few years. I am now back to fishing regularly just for fun and have even got a boat again. Here is what I experienced. The baits and...
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 2:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tulloch Lake Lower Than Ever? Drawdown Info
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1970
Re: Tulloch Lake Lower Than Ever? Drawdown Info
A great time to go out and walk around with your hand held GPS and collect some waypoints on rocks, stumps etc.!
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 15 Pounder was caught at Camanche
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7505
Re: 15 Pounder was caught at Camanche
Mmmmmm, striper boils!monte300 wrote:The flip side of that are the great rates at New Hogan
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: When You See What This Largemouth Bass Has Eaten Do You Rethink Your Bait Selection?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2886
Re: When You See What This Largemouth Bass Has Eaten Do You Rethink Your Bait Selection?
Nice fish! Doesn't surprise me a bit.
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp Far West
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Camp Far West
Thanks VIc, Been retired for 6 years, Time flies, huh?Fly'in V wrote:Pat, thanks for the reply, nice to see your face again, so have you retired yet?
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camp Far West
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1388
Re: Camp Far West
When are you planning on fishing it? As previous post stated, it does fish tough when muddy. Favorite go to bait for me is a BPS Avocado Tender Tube on a 1/4 oz jig head. Jigs also work as do spinnerbaits, cranks and chatter baits once the fish move up into the top 15 feet. Once spring comes around ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anybody remember NCBF?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12120
Re: Anybody remember NCBF?
Look forward to seeing you Jim. Spread the word!
Pat
Pat
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:37 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anybody remember NCBF?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12120
Re: Anybody remember NCBF?
I was at the first one. Cold, winter day. Remember fishing with different boaters at different locations. Scott, Yes you were! We are planning a Nutcase Reunion at Clear Lake July 13-15. Would be great to have you there. Details are on Facebook if you use it, otherwise shoot me a message or email p...
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18010
Re: Oroville Fish Getting Smaller Year After Year 2018 vs. 2017 vs. 2016 WWBT Team Results
Where to start....ill post a more intelligible response when I can sit down. For now...everyone keep and eat a few fish. Your fisheries management depends on it. I absolutely agree with this. With lower water levels there is less water to support the fishery and competition for food is increased. J...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Vortex trailer hubs/Lucas oil
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3183
Re: Vortex trailer hubs/Lucas oil
Boy you guys have me worried now. My trailer is a 2009 or 8 with a 2009 Ranger 177TR on it with everything loaded in it. I bought it in Aug/Sept 2016 with the original tires and wheel bearings - I think. ( motor only had used 24 gals of gas at that time) on the smart gauge single axle Now I'm scare...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bullards Bar Fishing Report - Video
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6895
Re: Bullards Bar Fishing Report - Video
Aaron, Thanks for a great video. I am also just learning Bullards Bar. A small group of us from our "Old f**ts" fishing club was up there last Thursday. Most folks struggled. My partner and I managed 11 fish, all were keepers over 13" the biggest maybe 2.5 pounds. We found them in the...
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