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by scottsweet
Wed May 02, 2018 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
Replies: 38
Views: 21730

Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta

So many inncedents at B&W i think we should launch at another place that takes time to make sure are boats trailers trucks are safe.. i understand that this means raising price to launch but, i would rather pay more to launch knowing my equipment is safe. Bad people out there always trying to g...
by scottsweet
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: team lews hyper mag speed spool
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: team lews hyper mag speed spool

Yes. They are fantastic reels and cast a country mile. Very smooth. Yes, I am sponsored by Lews, but they truly are great reels.
by scottsweet
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a CoAngler for Fed Berryessa Tourney - 4/15
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: Need a CoAngler for Fed Berryessa Tourney - 4/15

Call me at 818-448-3366 or email me at scott@scottsweet.net
by scottsweet
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a CoAngler for Fed Berryessa Tourney - 4/15
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Need a CoAngler for Fed Berryessa Tourney - 4/15

If you have wanted to fish Berryessa in a tournament as a Co-angler, this is your chance. Send me a note and check out www.californiabass.org for details.
by scottsweet
Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Ultrex
Replies: 23
Views: 12551

Re: Minn Kota Ultrex

I have an Ultrex with I-pilot link on my new boat as well. First, I am sponsored by Minn Kota, however, it truly is a game changer. Spotlock is only the beginning. The cruise control and auto-pilot are also game changers. Cruise control is just like a car, set the speed and the motor just stays at t...
by scottsweet
Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Reg 4 CBF Non Boater for sign up
Replies: 1
Views: 910

Looking for Reg 4 CBF Non Boater for sign up

All,

If you are a non-boater for the California Bass Federation Region 4 and looking for a boater to sign up with, please drop me a line.
by scottsweet
Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones giving trailer tickets
Replies: 1
Views: 1064

New Melones giving trailer tickets

Make sure your trailer registration is current. It must be renewed every 5 year’s regardless if you get a notice.

2 guys I know of got the $250 ticket. Btw, the renewal is $10!!!l
by scottsweet
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: CBF New Melones - Open Back seat this Saturday
Replies: 0
Views: 587

CBF New Melones - Open Back seat this Saturday

If there is a CBF Region 4 non-boater looking to practice on Saturday, drop me a line at 818-448-3366.
by scottsweet
Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: delete
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

Re: 2012 Ranger Z521 FOR SALE

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by scottsweet
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: delete
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

Re: 2012 Ranger Z521 FOR SALE

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by scottsweet
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: delete
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

Re: 2012 Ranger Z521 FOR SALE

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by scottsweet
Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: delete
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

Re: 2012 Ranger Z521 FOR SALE

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by scottsweet
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: delete
Replies: 4
Views: 3768

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by scottsweet
Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Congratulations to Cory Kerber and Omar Ramirez-Nieves - 2018 WWBT TOC Qualifiers
Replies: 0
Views: 710

Congratulations to Cory Kerber and Omar Ramirez-Nieves - 2018 WWBT TOC Qualifiers

Congratulations to Cory (Boater) and Omar (Co-angler) for winning the CBF State Championships and qualifying for the 2018 WWBT Pro-Am Championships on Lake Oroville!
WWBT TOC Qualifiers sm.jpg
Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2017 CBF State Championship Final Results
Replies: 0
Views: 649

2017 CBF State Championship Final Results

Boaters
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Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBF TOC Day 1 Results
Replies: 0
Views: 1100

CBF TOC Day 1 Results

Melones Day 1
Boaters
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Co-Anglers
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Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cbf toc Last minute practice request for tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 536

Cbf toc Last minute practice request for tomorrow

My practice partner for tomorrow at new melones just cancelled. If you want to practice, call me at 818-448-3366.
by scottsweet
Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Practicing at New Melones tomorrow, Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 380

Practicing at New Melones tomorrow, Sunday

If you are interested in practicing for the CBF TOC, call me at 818-448-3366. I will be at the Glory Hole launch ramp at about 6:30am.

Scott
by scottsweet
Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TBF at New Melones prefish
Replies: 3
Views: 1353

Re: TBF at New Melones prefish

Hi,

Drop me a line, I will be up there.

Scott Sweet
818-448-3366
by scottsweet
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Talons or Power Poles
Replies: 6
Views: 10702

Re: Talons or Power Poles

One more key difference, I like the Talons better because you can remove them when you don't need them...which is most of the time.
by scottsweet
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:57 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: CBF and WWBT are joining forces - PRESS RELEASE
Replies: 2
Views: 2125

CBF and WWBT are joining forces - PRESS RELEASE

The CBF and WWBT are joining forces! It is with great excitement to announce a new partnership between the California Bass Federation and Wild West Bass Trail. For the first time, two independent California based bass tournament organizations will be joining forces to allow the weekend angler to mov...
by scottsweet
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Bass Federation and WWBT are joining forces!
Replies: 0
Views: 726

California Bass Federation and WWBT are joining forces!

The California Bass Federation and WWBT will have some very exciting news for 2018...stay tuned... All of the CBF anglers will have some new great opportunities with the Wild West Bass Trail. The suspense is killing me...but you will have to wait to hear... :D .
by scottsweet
Fri May 26, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Humminbird 1198s
Replies: 3
Views: 1651

Re: Humminbird 1198s

BlueLineFishing wrote:Do these units have side imaging?
Yes
by scottsweet
Mon May 22, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Humminbird 1198s
Replies: 3
Views: 1651

Humminbird 1198s

All, I have two 1198 SIs with transducers and power cables. Both transducers include the Transducer Shield/Savers for better/easier mounting. I do not have a GPS receiver. If you are interested, please drop me a line. The price is negotiable though Ebay pricing is about $700. If you are interested, ...
by scottsweet
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

Re: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?

Yes...but my buddy said he did all he could with the jackplate and it still wasn't enough to get it to balance. An average battery weighs ~60 lbs. The big ones are nearly 80lbs. Taking 2 or 3 batteries out equates to a person or perhaps even 2 people! I guess you could buy 10 or 12 graphs for the fr...
by scottsweet
Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?
Replies: 17
Views: 11099

Re: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?

These batteries are proving to be a game changer. There are a couple things to remember: 1. You need a different charger or have yours reprogrammed. While the basic voltage is the same, the peak and bulk voltages needed to shut the charger down properly requires the different charger. 2. There are s...
by scottsweet
Fri Dec 30, 2016 10:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake Shad die off ?
Replies: 18
Views: 5352

Re: Clear lake Shad die off ?

It was cold, but it was unseasonally cold when that die off happened. It is always cold at Clear Lake this time of year :).
by scottsweet
Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBF State Championships around the corner - NEED CO-ANGLERS
Replies: 1
Views: 898

CBF State Championships around the corner - NEED CO-ANGLERS

All,

The California Bass Federation State Championships are around the corner and Archie is short a few co-anglers. If you qualified, contact Archie ASAP if you want to fish! We have over a 100 anglers coming to the Delta, don't miss your shot!

Scott Sweet
President, California Bass Federation
by scottsweet
Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation 2017 Schedule is posted
Replies: 0
Views: 649

California Bass Federation 2017 Schedule is posted

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Announcing the 2017 schedule for the California Bass Federation. The first tournament is in November at Lake Shasta.

Check it out at http://californiabass.org/tour-schedules/

Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Konocti Vista Casino RV Sites?
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Re: Konocti Vista Casino RV Sites?

Yes. It is all blacktop. There are restrooms/showers very close by. It is very safe and you will have nothing to worry about. The RV park is about a 5 minute walk to the ramp/docks. You can leave your boat in the water at the docks for free if you wish. They have power at the docks. I have stayed th...
by scottsweet
Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Champion vs. Champ. Extreme?
Replies: 7
Views: 3164

Re: Champion vs. Champ. Extreme?

I have many of both. While I am sponsored by Dobyns, I do think for finesse fishing, the Extreme line is worth it. They are a bit lighter and the sensitivity is better. I personally prefer using baitcasters, even for dropshot or light senko fishing and use the the DX702C rods. When it is windy, I us...
by scottsweet
Wed May 25, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California defends its title at the TBF Southwest Regional Championships!
Replies: 1
Views: 608

California defends its title at the TBF Southwest Regional Championships!

California is the clear winner at the TBF Southwest Championships. After the tournament was cut short by weather, California pulls it off! Timmy Wells and Mike Alvarez will represent California at the TBF National Championships in 2017. 2017 State Team.jpg See more info at http://www.californiabass....
by scottsweet
Wed May 25, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Congrats to Timmy Wells and Mike Alvarez - Qualify to the TBF National Championships
Replies: 0
Views: 469

Congrats to Timmy Wells and Mike Alvarez - Qualify to the TBF National Championships

These guys have qualified for the TBF National Finals in the Spring of 2017! See more info on the California Bass Federation Facebook page!
CBF Finalists 2017 TBF NF.jpeg
Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 997 losing bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 2270

Re: 997 losing bottom

Same number...8184483366.

Sorry for the delay...missed this.
by scottsweet
Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Maxxum vs Fortrex
Replies: 1
Views: 4621

Re: Maxxum vs Fortrex

I have had both motors. The Fortrex has a few of major advantages: 1. Mount is much stronger and easier to lift. The strength of the mount when stowed is far more secure than the Maxxum mount. On the Maxxum mount, the motor head is able to slop around and a small Y shaped plastic part (yoke) is the ...
by scottsweet
Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 997 losing bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 2270

Re: 997 losing bottom

Hi Mark,

Give me a call and maybe we can figure it out.
by scottsweet
Wed Feb 24, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank you Boatmasters, Ranger and UFP - 100% top notch companies
Replies: 1
Views: 605

Thank you Boatmasters, Ranger and UFP - 100% top notch companies

Let me tell you, these three companies really stepped up to help me out. My trailer brakes locked up on the way home from a tournament and had the boat taken back home on a flatbed. The brakes got so hot they were momentarily on fire! Boatmasters was able to help me because they had the parts in sto...
by scottsweet
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Bass Federation Region 3 Event at Bullards Bar - Need Non-boaters
Replies: 0
Views: 692

California Bass Federation Region 3 Event at Bullards Bar - Need Non-boaters

All,

Mac is short non-boaters for the CBF Region 3 event at Bullards Bar on Feb. 28th. If you interested, contact Mac at 209-604-6815 or email: macmccullough@att.net. For more information, go to www.californiabass.org.

Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBF Non-Boaters - Need a partner to sign up with..
Replies: 0
Views: 489

CBF Non-Boaters - Need a partner to sign up with..

If you are a non-boater, fishing Camanche or Bullards Bar in February and want to guarantee your spot, let me know.

scott@scottsweet.net
by scottsweet
Wed Jan 27, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude repower
Replies: 6
Views: 1508

Re: Evinrude repower

Based on your profile, you are in Orange County? If so, I would seriously consider going with Mercury. There are virtually no dealers in Socal and definitely not any with bass boats dealers.
by scottsweet
Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Humminbird at the ISE
Replies: 2
Views: 713

Re: Humminbird at the ISE

I am at the Humminbird booth. Depending on which Helix 5, yes. No sales tax at Fisherman's Warehouse, across from the Humminbird booth.

Come by and say hi!
by scottsweet
Tue Jan 05, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation for 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 816

California Bass Federation for 2016

Hi all,

The 2016 season starts this Saturday at Pine Flat. The CBF has lots of exciting changes.

The new website is available at CaliforniaBass.org

Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Bass Federation, Inc. (TBF) Announces Massive Expansion and Format Change
Replies: 1
Views: 732

Re: The Bass Federation, Inc. (TBF) Announces Massive Expansion and Format Change

The California Bass Federation will be making some announcements soon as a result of these new exciting changes with the TBF. Stay tuned...

Scott Sweet
President, California Bass Federation
by scottsweet
Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulations to Hi's Tackle Box Pro Staffers Jason Milligan and Tom Shimabukuro
Replies: 1
Views: 617

Re: Congratulations to Hi's Tackle Box Pro Staffers Jason Milligan and Tom Shimabukuro

Congrats to both! Actually, it is the CBF - California Bass Federation. :).

Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Senate Bill S1894 Calls for Predator fish (BASS) to be removed from Stanislaus/ Melones!
Replies: 40
Views: 8602

Re: Senate Bill S1894 Calls for Predator fish (BASS) to be removed from Stanislaus/ Melones!

Trying remove specific fish species from a multi species fishery is nearly impossible to selective harvest a specie. What a fishery management does is poison the entire waterway with rotenone killing every fish. Some fish still servive after rotenone treatment do to flowing water and springs. The d...
by scottsweet
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time for new batteries.what do you think ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3448

Re: Time for new batteries.what do you think ?

I would seriously consider Odyssey batteries. They are the only battery with a 4 year warranty and made with new lead. They have more CCA and reserve than any AGM battery on the market. They are well known in many other industries and growing support for bass fishing. I have been using them for many...
by scottsweet
Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation TOC Final Results - Shasta
Replies: 3
Views: 1458

Re: California Bass Federation TOC Final Results - Shasta

basscattrent wrote:Way to go Mr. Wells :D I would love to see you make all the way to the Classic.
We are a part of FLW. Timmy is on the first leg to get to the Forrest Wood Cup. Good luck Timmy!

Scott Sweet
President, CBF
by scottsweet
Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation TOC Final Results - Shasta
Replies: 3
Views: 1458

California Bass Federation TOC Final Results - Shasta

CBF Final Results Congrats to Timmy Wells!! Name Day 1 Day 2 Total 1 Timmy Wells 7.17 12.92 20.09 2 Ron Red Jr 11.96 7.3 19.26 3 Jason Milligan 10.19 9.07 19.26 4 Bryan Kurata 9.29 9.18 18.47 5 Steve Dollard 9.62 8.31 17.93 6 Seth Rowe 8.76 8.91 17.67 7 Bill Kunz 8.55 9.04 17.59 8 Ron Red Sr 9.99 7....
by scottsweet
Fri Oct 09, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation TOC Day 1 Results - Shasta
Replies: 1
Views: 1009

California Bass Federation TOC Day 1 Results - Shasta

Day 1 Results at Lake Shasta Name Day 1 Day 2 Total 1 Ron Red Jr 11.91 11.91 2 Jason Milligan 10.19 10.19 3 Ron Red Sr 9.99 9.99 4 Tom Loya 9.7 9.7 5 Steve Dollard 9.62 9.62 6 Matt Nedeau 9.49 9.49 7 Bryan Kurata 9.29 9.29 8 Aaron Britt 8.9 8.9 9 Ralph Encizo 8.88 8.88 10 Mike Alvarez 8.86 8.86 11 S...
by scottsweet
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Bass Federation TOC this Friday/Saturday
Replies: 1
Views: 708

California Bass Federation TOC this Friday/Saturday

Keep an eye on the boards. The California Bass Federation State Championships is Friday/Saturday this weekend at Lake Shasta. Top 12 finishers will represent California at the TBF Divisional Championships in the Spring, 2016!

Scott Sweet
President, CBF