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by WRB
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: Cooch

Another Delta must read for bass anglers thinking about fishing the area👍
Tom
by WRB
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas lake boat closure dates
Replies: 7
Views: 845

Re: Casitas lake boat closure dates

The DFW has a duty to survey lake Casitas regardless of squabbles with the crazy Ojai water board members. Casitas isn't a Private lake it’s a Public lake! Casitas was a world class bass fishery and deserves to be operated as such. This year 2023 is the lowest point in bass catch per man hour since ...
by WRB
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas lake boat closure dates
Replies: 7
Views: 845

Re: Casitas lake boat closure dates

There are some signs of bass life with a few caught the last ABA tournament. What Casitas needs is a electro shock study by the DFW and everyone interested should demand a population survey. Maybe a Western Bass petition on this site could get the ball rolling? Casitas was my favorite lake since it ...
by WRB
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Testing 1, 2,3 for winter
Replies: 20
Views: 1663

Re: Testing 1, 2,3 for winter

OB trim on today’s OB’s don’t help much with a jack plate etc. Don’t wear lace up shoes or boots in a boat, can’t swim with them on. You also need high speed PFD with collar not Suspenders to keep your head above water if you are under power when falling out of the boat. PFD will help you keep afloa...
by WRB
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Tournament on 9/9
Replies: 3
Views: 547

Re: Casitas Tournament on 9/9

I am up to practice casting if you are?
Tom
by WRB
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Tournament on 9/9
Replies: 3
Views: 547

Re: Casitas Tournament on 9/9

Most of the local Casitas tournaments moved to Piru.
With the carry over from the Zero catch event the winner gets $1,000+ per keeper bass!
Tom
by WRB
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keeping Bass Alive - Livewell Care
Replies: 6
Views: 1193

Re: Keeping Bass Alive - Livewell Care

Be careful with the amount ice you add. Drop the temps 10 degrees quickly can kill bass. Over the counter 3% hydrogen peroxide 1/2 cup to 15 gallons is safe and creates life saving DO. Night the green vegetation that produces DO during day light does the opposite in the dark and consumes DO, lowerin...
by WRB
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Piru
Replies: 2
Views: 515

Re: Piru

Better call 1st to see if the boat ramp is open, it hasn’t been.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: carpet for an old champ
Replies: 8
Views: 949

Re: carpet for an old champ

Try contacting Rick Grover at Anglers Marine in Anaheim.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boaters card
Replies: 16
Views: 1846

Re: Boaters card

It should be mandatory imo. Go out on any public during a Holiday and you all would agree.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tuned
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Tuned

Macular retina issues are nothing to fool with and finding a doctor you trust with you sight is difficult. The Stein UCLA is tops in that field and saved my vision after the local nearly lost my vision. Rip shared some of my clumsy time tripping over things and couldn’t judge distance casting. Today...
by WRB
Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tuned
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Tuned

Moving a boat off Casitas requires 4 weeks to re establish the quagga quarantine.
Of the local 3 C’s only Cachuma has a decent bass bite. Zero bass weighed in at a Casitas night tournament tells the tale....ugly!
feel your pain!
Tom
by WRB
Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Southern California's 'water doctor' pushes for transformation
Replies: 3
Views: 461

Re: Southern California's 'water doctor' pushes for transformation

It takes strong willed visionaries to build unpopular projects like the Hoover Dam, Mullholand with the Owens Valley aqueduct project and Warren Doran the Feather River project....water is everything to California’s health. Unpopular you bet, needed absolutely. The Arub counties are dry and can’t su...
by WRB
Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead Tatula where do I send it?
Replies: 9
Views: 1060

Re: Dead Tatula where do I send it?

crs@daiwa.com is the email address
562/375.6800 is the California phone number. Call get a RMA number.
Tom
by WRB
Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Color
Replies: 57
Views: 4182

Re: New Delta Color

This thread started off with Rotten Tomatoes and ending with Sour Grapes😎
by WRB
Sat Aug 26, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Payback at Casitas
Replies: 3
Views: 564

Re: Payback at Casitas

No better way to send the day👍
Tom
by WRB
Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: Cooch

👍👍Cooch knows the River. A must read for all River rats.
Tom
by WRB
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound

Crowley lake eastern Sierra had a population of Sacramento Perch several years ago, don’t know if they are still there?
Tom
by WRB
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Re: California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound

Little Lake* north of Mojave had a population of Sacramento Perch.
Tom
* natural lake created by a deep volcanic fisser.
by WRB
Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: striper rod for the bay
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: striper rod for the bay

Apparently the 12-15 lb mono line is being over looked, you simply can’t cast mono line over .010D using standard bass size spinning reels. You need a 4000 size reel and that puts you into swimbait type rods or....inshore spinning M or MF spinning rods. 765 SF would solve this.
Tom
by WRB
Sat Aug 19, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: good size of Swimbait
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Re: good size of Swimbait

7” or 9” ABE Suicide Glide In Clear Lake Hitch, depending on your swimbait tackle.
Tom
by WRB
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: striper rod for the bay
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: striper rod for the bay

12-15 lb mono/FC will require a larger size 4000 spinning reel, the rod should be balanced for a larger heavier reel imo. If you go with braid the 3000 bass reel size works along with bass spinning rods.
Tom
by WRB
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Color
Replies: 57
Views: 4182

Re: New Delta Color

Gary Dobyns used Gamakatsu #604’s, Gary knows the Delta.
Tom
by WRB
Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Color
Replies: 57
Views: 4182

Re: New Delta Color

Cooch had Iovino make him a similar color darker green back. Bass anglers tend to use hooks with wire the size used on frog hooks and strong enough for 300 lb tuna. The larger the hook wire the more force needed to penetrate passed the hook barb. Once a hook has penetrated passed the barb to pulling...
by WRB
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Work begins on the largest U.S. dam removal project
Replies: 19
Views: 1454

Re: Work begins on the largest U.S. dam removal project

Indigenous Indian tribes in NorCal have a lot of leverage on California politics. They will not+allow Cal Fire or any other fire fighter on US Forest land without a guide to prevent entering ancestral land or trails. No mechanized equipment can be used to fight fires, the equipment is packed in usin...
by WRB
Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Other Fishing Forums
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: Other Fishing Forums

PM sent
by WRB
Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5
Replies: 12
Views: 1905

Re: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5

What is surprising the other sunfish are doing well and from what Rip said a good recruitment of bass fry occurred. Haven’t fished Casitas for a few years don’t have 1st knowledge. How are the Threadfin Shad doing? The aerator at the dam is it on? Without it there could be multiple thermocline trapp...
by WRB
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Re: Swimbait questions

Iv been using shimano Cardiff 400 or 300 5:4:1 reel Dobyns Fury 806 or 795 20 lb mono big game I have confidence in the action of a hud, a Deps 250 for slightly below surface, a ospery and a magdraft but not the 6 inch mag. The 8 inch only. The 6 inch is so light and I like the ospery better the ta...
by WRB
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5
Replies: 12
Views: 1905

Re: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5

I thought 3 lbs would be a record for a long time and only lasted a few weeks.
Can’t get lower then Zero, new all time low tournament record can only be tied😎
Tom
by WRB
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe
Replies: 5
Views: 822

Re: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe

You put your money down and complete in a bass derby, the time is restricted to event hours and your time to start is a drawn number. You get a early draw it’s possible to arrive at your #1 spot, a late draw changes where you start. This is the 1st decision where to start. Every decision makes a dif...
by WRB
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe
Replies: 5
Views: 822

Re: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe

Knowing when to hold em or fold em is the difference between winning and losing!
Tom
by WRB
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Cooch

Thank you sharing Cooches jig article....mis ole cooche👍
Tom
by WRB
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Netting Etiquette.... the big question..
Replies: 5
Views: 672

Re: Netting Etiquette.... the big question..

Let the angler control the bass before trying to net it, then lead the bass into the net and lift. Multiple treble hook lures require a net most of the time to reduce injury....to you!
Tom
PS, gaff is for fish that weigh more then you.
by WRB
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PH...
Replies: 9
Views: 1005

Re: PH...

PH & DO matters at the depth the bass are located, not at the surface!
Look at the last 5 tournaments at “world class” bass lakes Casitas and Castiac, 7 lbs was the heaviest bag, 3 lbs won the last event! Not academic it’s a Crisis!
Tom
by WRB
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PH...
Replies: 9
Views: 1005

Re: PH...

Dr LORAN Hill introduced the Color C Lector and later added the PH probe. I recall thinking the PH level in our local lakes would be a factor and tested the water. The PH always was between 6.8 to 7.2 or nearly neutral 7.0 in every lake. When you think about it we don’t have acid rain that affected ...
by WRB
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Re: Swimbait questions

Describe your tackle. Without the proper rod/reel any 8” to 10” swimbait is academic discussion.
As stated earlier bass don’t know their own size and don’t have hands to check out the lure they must strike it.
Tom
by WRB
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Re: Swimbait questions

Today it’s more difficult to define what a swimbait is and what the OP is referring to. The tail question indicates a soft swimbait but not the size ( length & weight) so we guess. The earliest soft swimbaits were salt lures like Worm Kings from 4”anchovy to 16” trout. Ken Huddleston patent on t...
by WRB
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A few viper head jigs
Replies: 2
Views: 358

Re: A few viper head jigs

Catch some big bass👍
Tom
by WRB
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Re: Swimbait questions

Good questions that time on the water will answer. 1. Bass don’t know their size compared to any prey size, it’s a trail and error process. 2. Bigger lures displace more water that a bass can feel via the lateral line sensors and may come to check out the lure from a greater distance. If the lure tr...
by WRB
Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 1873

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

Can’t blame everything on C & R as it was at it’s height during the 90’s. What is the problem is prey to predator ratio, bass can’t achieve exceptional growth eating Threadfin Shad as a primary food source, they need high protein crayfish a good mix of soft Ray fish. Castiac is very similar with...
by WRB
Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Disqualification Info from Bass Pro Tour Stage Five
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

Re: Disqualification Info from Bass Pro Tour Stage Five

Remember Dottie the 25.1 lb WR bass disallowed do to snagging off a bed, illegal in California.
Good that MLF doesn’t allow snagging during the spawn although several lakes they fish does.
Tom
by WRB
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3257

Re: Ca.Governor

Don’t be shocked when CA Gov is the 2024 President 🥵
Tom
by WRB
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 1873

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

Summer it’s all about the right biat, the right time and location.
Threadfin Shad bite coincides with the Shad spawn. About a 1 week window, it’s on if you are there. That is over by now.
Think Bass Trix Shad Bait fry and 3”-4” Shad reapers.
Tom
by WRB
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 1873

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

Casitas opened in 1958. FLMB introduced in the early 70’s or 50 years ago now. During that time span Casitas was basically neat or at full pool with excellent prey to predator ratio and good water quality. The 80’s were Casitas prime big years with bass over 15 lbs, Ray Easly’s 21.3 giant caught. Th...
by WRB
Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )
Replies: 7
Views: 624

Re: Happy 80th Birthday WRB ( Tom Young )

Thank you 🥰
Sharing what little I know is my pleasure🍻
Tom
by WRB
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 1873

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

The 90’s Both Castaic and Casitas were world class bass fisheries, DD bass were a giving now a 2.38 wins a tournament..... yes we enjoyed the glory days.
Stay safe my friend,
Tom
by WRB
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15
Replies: 19
Views: 1873

Re: 2.38 to Win Casitas | ABA Results July 15

Congratualrs you now hold the lowest weight limit ever in a Castaic tournament. Chris is your brother Joe still fishing?
Turn 80 today, how time flies🥺
Tom
PS, Kelly, I am nothing broken, guess I am missing anything on the lakes.
by WRB
Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I gotta say……
Replies: 13
Views: 1922

Re: I gotta say……

I worked until age 72, how could the company grow without me.....they did grow! What you miss is time with your loved ones and friends who move on. On topic, ICAST must advertise the latest and realest to grow the business. Anyone remember the latest and greatest ICAST 2022? It’s a business and don’...