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by Steve
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Record Fish Qualifications & Requirements?
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Record Fish Qualifications & Requirements?

Mike: Interesting story on your brush with a giant bass. I would like to point out though that Jed did not "snag" that fish. Anybody who knows anything about bed fishing, especially in deep water, knows exactly how that jig ended up just outside the mouth. And, they were not disqualified b...
by Steve
Tue May 10, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spear Fishing Rancho Seco
Replies: 13
Views: 3717

Re: Spear Fishing Rancho Seco

That is disgusting. Im good friends with many wardens and I will be talking with them about this and insisting they go after this asshole. He had best hope I dont see him on the water.
by Steve
Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta tunnel opposition
Replies: 31
Views: 6131

Re: Delta tunnel opposition

To better understand what is happening currently with our available water resources. 1. 11% is used by the general public (drinking, lawns, showers etc.) 2. 42% is used by agriculture our number one economic income for the state. 3. 47% almost half of all water available is flushed out to sea via t...
by Steve
Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: White Bass in San Antonio?
Replies: 9
Views: 2445

Re: White Bass in San Antonio?

I understand there is low water. Im only interested in finding out if white bass are present in San Antonio. Does anybody have any comments on this?
by Steve
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: White Bass in San Antonio?
Replies: 9
Views: 2445

White Bass in San Antonio?

Ive got to spend some time on San Antonio and was hoping to catch a white bass. Can anybody verify that there are white bass in San Antonio?

I know they are in Naci, but not sure about San Antonio.
by Steve
Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kevin Miranda Contact Info
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Re: Kevin Miranda Contact Info

Come on now, I know somebody knows how to get a hold of Kevin. Like I said I have good intentions and I would not share his contact info with anybody.
by Steve
Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kevin Miranda Contact Info
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Kevin Miranda Contact Info

Anybody know how I can contact Kevin? My intentions are very positive. Please send me a PM.
by Steve
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Near record on Columbia River
Replies: 12
Views: 2683

Re: Near record on Columbia River

That doesnt look like any smallmouth Ive ever seen.
by Steve
Thu May 28, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bigfoot
Replies: 19
Views: 5290

Re: Bigfoot

The thing Jay Kumar forget to mention is that he has written at least one book about bigfoot so at some level he is an expert on the subject. For me, I know too much about the wild world and Ive spent too many years on foot working in the outback right in the heart of bigfoot country. The critter do...
by Steve
Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lou Ferrante Contact Info?
Replies: 0
Views: 549

Lou Ferrante Contact Info?

Does anybody have contact information for Lou? You can send my a PM for privacy.
by Steve
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BREAKING NEWS: DVL private boat launching being suspended
Replies: 15
Views: 3723

Re: BREAKING NEWS: DVL private boat launching being suspende

Hey Tom, where do you get your information?
by Steve
Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or ??
Replies: 24
Views: 5599

Re: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or

The golden algae kill off at LMV is probably the best thing that ever happened to that lake. It may instigate a major growth spurt in what had become a stagnant growth scenario for that lake. With the consistent trout stockings, we may see that lake come back on fire in a number of years. How many y...
by Steve
Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or ??
Replies: 24
Views: 5599

Re: World record bass. Will it come from Norcal or Socal or

NorCal will never produce a world record bass. I could write a book about the reasons why. Its pretty cut and dry.
by Steve
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Record "Spot"
Replies: 14
Views: 5673

Re: New Record "Spot"

Really. One or two more spawns would mean nothing at the population scale. Much more meaningful to ensure getting it certified.
by Steve
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hybrids
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

Re: Hybrids

All Micropterus hybridize. However, some more than others. The most common hybrid is between spots and smallies. In CA, Ive seen decent numbers of redeye hybridizing with both spots and smallies, not sure if this combo is common in other states but an educated guess is it is not. Its rare for largem...
by Steve
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Record "Spot"
Replies: 14
Views: 5673

Re: New Record "Spot"

Nothing wrong with killing that fish. There is no doubt it was at the end of its life, and the benefits of verifying it as a world record and potential benefits to science (assuming the angler and the taxidermist are receptive to the idea) greatly outweigh any marginal benefit of release. I would ha...
by Steve
Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Amistad dun fer good?
Replies: 11
Views: 3013

Re: Is Amistad dun fer good?

The key to bringing all the lakes back, everywhere, is water, like Rich said. Eisenhower created the interstate highway system. We need an interstate water system, where water can be pumped from areas of excess to areas of need, in times of plenty. LOL, that would be the biggest cluster fack ever a...
by Steve
Fri Jan 16, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake
Replies: 7
Views: 2291

Re: Clear lake

Whoever wrote this article has no clue what they are talking about.
by Steve
Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Oroville Baitfish types???
Replies: 5
Views: 2486

Re: Lake Oroville Baitfish types???

More specifically, the smelt are wakasagi
by Steve
Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:08 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Elite 7 HDI and Lake Pro V14
Replies: 4
Views: 8077

Re: Elite 7 HDI and Lake Pro V14

Thanks for the response Ken. Ill give that a go and see what happens. I did have the Lowrance option entered. Heres another question for you. How the heck do I check the units harddrive to see what has been downloaded. As best I can tell, this unit has no harddrive, and the only way to show waypoint...
by Steve
Sun Aug 31, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Elite 7 HDI and Lake Pro V14
Replies: 4
Views: 8077

Elite 7 HDI and Lake Pro V14

I purchased this unit recently and it supposedly came pre-loaded with Lake Pro V14. I was also given the micro SD card with the software on it. The problem is I cant seem to figure out how to get the software to overlay on the chart page; the contours are not showing. I wanted to check to see if the...
by Steve
Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Towing Boat in the left lane Ticket
Replies: 20
Views: 5808

Re: Towing Boat in the left lane Ticket

Its an expensive ticket and I got a speeding ticket with it as well. Just on the south end of Stockton on I-5. Big rigs had the road clogged and they were boxing me in, and to be honest I just wanted to get away from them. I got out of the far right lane, went to the far left and sped up so I could ...
by Steve
Sun May 18, 2014 1:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?
Replies: 17
Views: 2910

Re: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?

Dont know what the hottest was temp wise but I do remember a day on Clear Lake that was brutal. I was up by Rodman, no clouds high sun and no wind. As best I could tell I was in the beginning stages of heat stroke and freaked out. My partners didnt understand what was happening but I had that boat u...
by Steve
Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 1194

I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?

I need to rent an aluminum boat for about 60 days. Looking for a 16-17 footer with a 40-60 horse on the rear. The boat would be in the north Delta. Any suggestions?
by Steve
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Trailer Light Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 747

Another Trailer Light Problem

Heres an odd one Im having. Everything works except when I put the right turn signal on. There is no blinking, not even in my truck. The little green arrow in my trucks dash comes on but doesnt blink. If I take the turn signal level and continuously move it up and down I can simulate a turn, but cle...
by Steve
Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Albright Knot Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2070

Re: Albright Knot Help

Dont use 8-10 wraps, only use 6. Thats what Ive been doing with 65 braid/20 Fluoro and 80/25. Just for piece of mind I put a very small dab of super glue on the braid tag end. Goes through my guides fine.
by Steve
Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help with Berryessa
Replies: 5
Views: 1159

Re: Need help with Berryessa

http://cdec.water.ca.gov/misc/daily_res.html

More like down 42 feet as of a week or so ago
by Steve
Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL inspections
Replies: 51
Views: 6954

Re: DVL inspections

Hey Keith- There is a zero tolerance there and there is a great chance that several boats will be turned away for sure. First, they will look in your livewell. If there's even one drop of water in there, you're done. Second, they'll open the battery compartments, pull out a flashlight and look for ...
by Steve
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huge redeye (maybe?)
Replies: 19
Views: 4833

Re: Huge redeye (maybe?)

When were redeye planted in CA? I thought they were only native to some southern waters. LOL! Well that is where the species is native, but its non-native range is much greater. This comes straight out of Moyle 2002: "In 1962 and 1964, redeye bass from Tennessee and Georgia were planted in Ald...
by Steve
Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huge redeye (maybe?)
Replies: 19
Views: 4833

Re: Huge redeye (maybe?)

Ryan, that is an odd fish and my knee jerk reaction is its a hybrid based on morphological characteristics. Those lateral bars below the lateral scream redeye, but they are not as distinct as those Ive seen in what I know are pure redeyes. I didnt zoom into the pic, but as best I can see your fish a...
by Steve
Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailering lighting problem
Replies: 29
Views: 3787

Re: Trailering lighting problem

Ok, Im a dumb arse. The problem was a fuse. I broke rule of thumb number 1 which is to check the easiest fix first. And, my truck has two different fuses for a trailer, that explains why the lights wouldnt work when just driving but would work when I hit the brakes. Well, at least this was a good re...
by Steve
Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailering lighting problem
Replies: 29
Views: 3787

Re: Trailering lighting problem

Heres the thing I dont understand. If my ground wire is attached to the trailer and assuming the ground is good, why then do I have to also rely on the ground that goes through the ball into the truck? Ill be going out tonite so Ill guess Ill find out if its a ground problem. Last time out on my way...
by Steve
Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailering lighting problem
Replies: 29
Views: 3787

Re: Trailering lighting problem

Ok, Im no expert on the grounding aspect of trailers, but I was thinking that may be the problem. I have the ground wire bolted into the trailer, and then of course the trailer hitch sits on the ball. I used to frequently take a grinder and remove all rust from the ball, however some scum bag stole ...
by Steve
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailering lighting problem
Replies: 29
Views: 3787

Trailering lighting problem

I have a problem thats annoying the heck out of me. None of the lights work on my trailer when just driving down the road. However, when I step on the brakes they all work. The blinkers work fine also. I checked all bulbs and they are all good. I checked all connections and they all seem good. The g...
by Steve
Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits for Clear lake
Replies: 7
Views: 1764

Re: Swimbaits for Clear lake

6.5 inch Rising Son both bottom hook and tophook. Tophook for deep water, bottom hook for shallow or when fish want something just under the surface. They are very affordable when compared to others in this class, dont tear because of the sliding hook design, and are very snag resistant once you fig...
by Steve
Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbaits for Clear lake
Replies: 7
Views: 4181

Re: Swimbaits for Clear lake

6.5 inch Rising Son both bottom hook and tophook. Tophook for deep water, bottom hook for shallow or when fish want something just under the surface. They are very affordable when compared to others in this class, dont tear because of the sliding hook design, and are very snag resistant once you fig...
by Steve
Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aluminum Welder Needed in Sacramento
Replies: 5
Views: 1263

Re: Aluminum Welder Needed in Sacramento

Right on, will do.
by Steve
Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5379

Re: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?

Thats no basic tag. Sounds more like a telemetry device.
by Steve
Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aluminum Welder Needed in Sacramento
Replies: 5
Views: 1263

Aluminum Welder Needed in Sacramento

I need to find a good aluminum welder in Sac for some hull repairs. Anybody have any suggestions?
by Steve
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Taxidermy Help and Info
Replies: 8
Views: 1402

Re: Taxidermy Help and Info

Lyons and Ohavre. I did a bunch of research into this a few months ago, and all roads led to them as the best for replica mounts.
by Steve
Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Night Fishing
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Re: Berryessa Night Fishing

Yeah, its completely legal to fish at night. You just have to figure out a strategy that works for you. One option is to launch at the free ramp right at sundown (I think they close the gate like an hour after sundown) then park your vehicle outside of the gate on one of the pullouts. Two problems w...
by Steve
Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Night Fishing
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Re: Berryessa Night Fishing

No and I wouldnt try it if I were you. I did and got a very expensive Napa county parking ticket. I spoke with Markley and explained to them I wanted to fish at night, putting in at 8pm and pulling out at 4 am. They said since I would be parked in the lot as the clock passed midnite I would have to ...
by Steve
Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone else hear....
Replies: 7
Views: 2067

Re: Anyone else hear....

Uh yeah, thats it, the decline in salmon/steelhead is because of the stripers. It has nothing to do with that fact that hatcheries truck smolt to the ocean, thus eliminating their ability to find their way home since the homing ability is learned sequentially through time as smolts make their way to...
by Steve
Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ever had this happen........???
Replies: 18
Views: 3015

Re: Ever had this happen........???

When I was a kid I was fishing a small lake and broke off a fish. I was bummed because I lost a favorite lure, and as a kid we all know how much just one lure meant to us. An hour later I was on the other side of the lake and caught a fish. It was the one I broke off, and it still had my lure in its...
by Steve
Fri May 21, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chips Marine W. Sac - Waste of Time
Replies: 0
Views: 637

Chips Marine W. Sac - Waste of Time

Dont waste your time dealing with Chips Marine in West Sacramento. Unknowledgeable, rude, unprofessional and a complete waste of time.
by Steve
Thu May 13, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: which do you prefer????
Replies: 14
Views: 2076

Re: which do you prefer????

Above all else, I want a bait I can see VERY WELL, and I want a bait that is heavy enough to get down quick and land EXACTLY where I want it to land.

Other than that, each fish dictates what I do, what I do it with, and how I go about doing it.
by Steve
Tue May 11, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: I agree!

Dan I have no idea what the frequency of hybridization between the two species is. But as Im sure you are aware it likely differs greatly from system to system and region to region. Would you know a small/large hybrid if you saw one? I dont think I would. I do know that in my travels in CA I see Mic...
by Steve
Tue May 11, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: I agree!

Well, I wasnt gonna say anything but the fact is there have been plenty of documented smallmouth/largemouth hybrids. And at least one knowledgeable, reputable professional that I know suggested that some of the large "smallmouth" that have come out of Pardee appeared to him to be smallmout...
by Steve
Sun May 09, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!

BassManDan wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the state record "smallie" from Pardee confirmed by genetic assay as 100% smallmouth, no if's and's or but's?
Im correcting you :P
by Steve
Sun May 09, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!

BassManDan wrote:So Steve, you're suggesting that those 9 lb. "smallies" are really 9 lb. meanmouths...
Thats exactly what Im saying, not suggesting.