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by Dave Wilson
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spoons, your favorite?
Replies: 19
Views: 2230

Re: they have....

Oldschool: Some great advice and information. I won't spoon for bass any longer in water over 20 feet except in a tournament due to the decompression problems bass face as a result.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Angler's Choice 2008 Region 2 TOC's
Replies: 13
Views: 1594

Re: Angler's Choice 2008 Region 2 TOC's

I think it's pretty cool that we can choose any TOC we like, and win better boats than any other local team tournaments at the same time!
by Dave Wilson
Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Logo on Boat
Replies: 10
Views: 1109

Re: Logo on Boat

OOPS! I think I was thinking of "Paul Revere and the Raiders." Hell, I can't remember the 80's let alone the 60's. I think I did see First Edition on the show too.
by Dave Wilson
Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Logo on Boat
Replies: 10
Views: 1109

Re: Logo on Boat

The First Edition got their start on a T.V. show called" Where the action is". I'm soooo old, I was on it when they filmed in Ventura in about 1966.
by Dave Wilson
Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ive Seen her, and she is good
Replies: 41
Views: 5460

Re: Ive Seen her, and she is good

Very nice! Congrats, it's much bigger than your prior boat, and I'm sure you'll love it to death.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Depth finder question
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Re: Depth finder question

I also have a 520C- for a small meter(5" diag.) it's excellent! I also have had about every other 5" meter by lowrance, and this one is better
than the X135.
by Dave Wilson
Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Racks for '85 Ranger 370V
Replies: 12
Views: 1428

Re: Rod Racks for '85 Ranger 370V

Hey JIGS:
Use HDPE- cuts and drills very easily. Usually sold in black or white. They even sell it @ West Marine- but I'd use a plastic shop. I use it all the time on boats.
by Dave Wilson
Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yaaaaahhhhhhhhoooooo for a different reason than Ron
Replies: 10
Views: 1183

Re: Drive safe

You'll love the Pro XS sound of an angry lawn tractor at idle. My experience has been that they use far less oil and less gas than my regular optimax engines!!
by Dave Wilson
Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tech question....HELP!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3748

Re: Tech question....HELP!!!

First thing to check is water in the fuel- or if you have a filter as soon as the paper filter media absorbs water it's done. Then check out the "black boxes". Everytime I've had these problems it's been one of these two.
Best of luck.[/b]
by Dave Wilson
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Ranger "Gino" Gone ????
Replies: 9
Views: 1639

Re: Casitas Ranger "Gino" Gone ????

Ranger Rob just told me ( Wed.,Oct 3) that no, he's just had his hours cut way back as they(the lake) are kinda slow. You can go see him in Ventura Harbor if you miss him.
by Dave Wilson
Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: who"s the best in so cal
Replies: 56
Views: 6749

Re: who"s the best in so cal

How about the 1st guy I ever saw throw big worm kings, and worm king dinosaurs- Jim Mason of Oak View. All the guys mentioned are truly inspired.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bailey & Riha Top Casitas Night Tournament Field
Replies: 10
Views: 1677

Re: Bailey & Riha Top Casitas Night Tournament Field

Yes, congrats to them both, but I'd rather not weigh in right after them
again with their 5 bags!
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huddleshads are available at Eric's Tackle Shop
Replies: 4
Views: 849

Re: Huddleshads are available at Eric's Tackle Shop

(I suggest the Lavender Shad for Dave Poolman). I bought two, and am taking up Eric's challenge to throw them for Barracuda- I'll see how they hold up.....
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PAUL BAILEY NAILS A 10.25 AT CASITAS
Replies: 11
Views: 1801

Re: PAUL BAILEY NAILS A 10.25 AT CASITAS

Well, you happen to be a DFG biologist that's been looking for big bass for Bass Pro Shops, and I guess Diamond Valley Lake is your area, but you've been up at Casitas instead... That's how you get to transport a live fish.
by Dave Wilson
Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Future Night Tournaments at Lake Casitas in Jeopardy
Replies: 27
Views: 3294

Re: Future Night Tournaments at Lake Casitas in Jeopardy

Ron C., Thanks for the kind words about my friend and former Biological Sciences student "Ranger Rob". He's kinda stuck in the middle, but does think the lake can use more money to keep up his stocking program: I helped him add thousands of crawdads and bluegill, and he's been adding struc...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jackpot Fish
Replies: 7
Views: 1143

Re: Jackpot Fish

A lesser known trick of the trade is that the balance beam isn't balanced at all, remember I never told anyone about this.....
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BRAKEBILL AND RODINO DO IT AGAIN
Replies: 4
Views: 1100

Re: BRAKEBILL AND RODINO DO IT AGAIN

Yes, congrats to you both- I'm impressed by your consistancy and ability to throw huge top water baits too!
Dave
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jun 03, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shallow Areas At Lake Casitas
Replies: 2
Views: 641

Shallow Areas At Lake Casitas

After a brief talk with my friend who's a ranger at Casitas, it appears that they won't be placing buoys to mark the usual shallow spots quickly emerging at the lake- so be careful not to locate the "reefs" between
your secret spots with your hull or your lower unit.
by Dave Wilson
Fri May 04, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pulled the trigger on a Shimano Chronarch MG50
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

Re: Shimano response to Chronarch MG50 finish issues

I agree with all the comments- I started using the Scorpion 1000 as soon as it appeared, and I have 3 50MG's also. They both cast for me better than a spinning reel, and the paint stays on far better than the gold on the ChronarchSF does for me.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ron C, Casitas Tourney
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Re: Ron C, Casitas Tourney

The launching should be, umm, interesting as the ramp is a tad reduced in width, but plenty of illegal bait will be scoopable from the penned area
filled for the kids.
by Dave Wilson
Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Off Limits
Replies: 43
Views: 6531

Re: Off Limits

I think the best off- limits rule would be to make the lakes off- limits for the Thurs. and Friday before the tournament, but in every sport I've been in, there are rules we follow or we're DQ'd. I do enjoy reading all the bitching, griping, and moaning we all do on this forum though!!
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who was your first Sponsor and...
Replies: 44
Views: 17033

Re: Who was your first Sponsor and...

Oops, my bad. My first sponsor was Ventura Surf Shop. Fishing came far later.....
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who was your first Sponsor and...
Replies: 44
Views: 17033

Re: Who was your first Sponsor and...

my first sponsors were Fish Trap Lures, Eric's Tackle and Shimano; all from ocean fishing. Since conversion to the dark side, Roboworm has always helped me. I may suck, but I had sponsorship. :-)
by Dave Wilson
Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercyry 225 XS or Evinrude E-Tec
Replies: 26
Views: 6563

Re: Mercyry 225 XS or Evinrude E-Tec

I have the Merc XS- it uses less oil than my regular Optimax, uses little fuel also. It is noisy at idle! My friend has the ETEC, and it is also frugal on gas and oil, and is very quiet compared to my XS. I'd probably get the ETec if I had the choice, and the warranties were the same, as it's much q...
by Dave Wilson
Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 100% BASS - Castaic Results
Replies: 11
Views: 2390

Re: Chris Johnson news

I am astounded that so many did so well in those conditions! 21 pounds! Any word on how they caught 'em?
by Dave Wilson
Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Casitas Marina A Mess
Replies: 7
Views: 2281

Lake Casitas Marina A Mess

Lake was closed today, Thursday Dec. 28th, due to the docks in the marina being stacked all over each other. There were boats under docks, boats on top of docks, docks mounting other docks, and etc. The staff was workin' their butts off to fix it all. You may wish to call the lake before you go. The...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig colors?
Replies: 19
Views: 3070

Re: If you can't catch fish with those colors...

I've found that every color works as long as it's root beer. Oh wait- that with the old Scampi's in salt water- sorry. :( I only use brown anyway, 'cept at Piru I only use black and blue- I'm obviously a minimalist!!
by Dave Wilson
Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who is/was your mentor.....?
Replies: 40
Views: 22992

Re: Who is/was your mentor.....?

I blame Mike Brakebill for talking me into trying bass fishing in the first place. Todd Holder gave me valuable input too- like how to put a hook into a plastic worm, and what rods to use. Jim Mason for showing me jigs, Mike Reese for throwing used Jig trailers from the front of boat back to me to t...
by Dave Wilson
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Interest In a Casitas Turkey Shoot on the 24th?
Replies: 22
Views: 5561

Re: Any Interest In a Casitas Turkey Shoot on the 24th?

actually I think it would be pretty fun if all you could use was max. of 6pound and a dropshot.
by Dave Wilson
Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jigs vs. Spider jigs
Replies: 20
Views: 8169

Re: Jigs vs. Spider jigs

Good question: here's my input. I love fishing jigs, at Cachuma I fish downhill on cobblestones and cliffs with a light jig, and parallel with 1/2oz. jigs. I use light line for a jig tosser, and never use a weedguard.(easy to set hook). My jigs all are custom made with light bronze hooks, so I can s...
by Dave Wilson
Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Turkey Shoot - 12/26 - Details Enclosed
Replies: 48
Views: 52273

Re: Casitas Turkey Shoot - 12/26 - Details Enclosed

Well, that "no live bait" means my plans of throwing: baby bass, bluegill, live trout, baby turtles, goldfish, jumping carp, baby grebes, chickens, frogs, rats and mice, grasshoppers, and freshly stocked rainbows are all out now. I guess it'll come down to big baits.... :( (All these illeg...
by Dave Wilson
Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Turkey Shoot - 12/26 - Details Enclosed
Replies: 48
Views: 52273

Re: Casitas Turkey Shoot - 12/26 - Details Enclosed

Hopefully it'll get a bit warmer!! The water's still 60 or warmer, but the air is pretty cool at 7am, and all day. Is a Turkey shoot a solo mission? Live trout OK for bait?(well, the last question is spurious)...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ventura County upholstry shop?
Replies: 6
Views: 815

Re: Ventura County upholstry shop?

Custom interior in Camarillo. Sly Cy uses him all the time. ALSO, I couldn't retrieve the "PM" you left me last time about tournies comin' up!
Dave
by Dave Wilson
Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: River2Sea Slither tail melted
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: River2Sea Slither tail melted

Thanks for the great information!!
Dave
by Dave Wilson
Fri Sep 22, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Did you get sick?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: Did you get sick?

Congrats to Doug and Dave on their victory!! The ash looked like a snowstorm in the running lights. I already had a weak flu, so the experience of being up all night and morning in the smoke and ash made it worse- go figure!
by Dave Wilson
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: River2Sea Slither tail melted
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

River2Sea Slither tail melted

If any of you can tell me where to get a new tail for a River2Sea slither
hardbait I'd be appreciative. The old one melted down to a mummified
beef jerky looking object when I placed the slither in with other plastic
big baits- oops!!.
thanks in advance, Dave
by Dave Wilson
Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic is pulling the PLUG
Replies: 35
Views: 28777

Re: Castaic is pulling the PLUG

DFG will not approve tire reefs as they leech toxins into the water, but
we should approach them about increased cover as Bill suggests, and perhaps some Granite reef modules too.
by Dave Wilson
Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS - ABA Off limits position
Replies: 33
Views: 24767

Re: Hahahahahahahahahaha.........

Whether 'tis right or wrong with no pre- fish, I think it's great that two organizations listened to the majority of their anglers. I agree with Mr. Bailey that the same guys are likely winners- that's the way it works in any sport. I vow to spend the same amount at casitas cafe as before to help ou...
by Dave Wilson
Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Should off-limits be reinstated? PLEASE VOTE! Important.
Replies: 139
Views: 249083

Re: Should off-limits be reinstated? PLEASE VOTE! Important.

I really liked fishing ABA due to the fact they did have an off- limits rule- I thought it made everything pretty fair to everyone- we just pre- fished the week before. I go to the Casitas snack bar regularly whether fishing
or not, but then, in all fairness, I live in ventura, and it's not very far.
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 pound test baitcaster
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: 5 pound test baitcaster

Ray L.- I mostly don't get my scopions worked on- there used to be a shop in Fresno that serviced them. My friends at a tackle shop oil them and try to fix the drags. If we need a part except a bearing I think I'm out of luck. It's a shame as I own about 6 different ones! If anybody knows a good pla...
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA night tourny
Replies: 2
Views: 683

Re: ABA night tourny

I was there at the start- ABA allowed the teams to fish inside the
Marina- including any dock area except the gas dock!! Can hardly wait
to hear how it went also.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 pound test baitcaster
Replies: 13
Views: 2290

Re: 5 pound test baitcaster

I use either the Mg50 chronarch, or the scorpion 1000. With the Scorpions, I add a bigger chronarch handle. Both these reels cast
unbelievable distances with 3/16th ounce weights, and are great
reels.
dave