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by DAN
Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: His Water?? (A question of ethics)
Replies: 31
Views: 4375

Re: His Water?? (A question of ethics)

As a guide yes we make our living fishing and TEACHING. Teaching being to operative word. For the most part we expect to see others or those we have taught on the water occasionally on the the same water.... Stripes well the best spots are often fished over and over, will I see a past client there, ...
by DAN
Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Hair Jigs for Stripers
Replies: 0
Views: 1550

Hair Jigs for Stripers

It’s almost time for the world-famous striped bass fishery to move from the San Francisco Bay waters into the reaches of the West Delta. This certainly a phenomenon to be reckoned with as coast anglers can’t resist the enticement of the bold strike and battle offered by the legendary striped bas...
by DAN
Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bailey still leads U.S. Open, but race tightens on day two
Replies: 16
Views: 2938

Re: Bailey still leads U.S. Open, but race tightens on day t

Go Shura! I'll leave it at that! Hope Matty hangs in there....
by DAN
Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait Rod Choice
Replies: 22
Views: 3421

Re: Swimbait Rod Choice

Successfull anglers know that speed control is the key to successful swimbait presentations. The 7'9" heavy Elite Tech SWIMBAIT rod with a fast tip is an exact combination of action, length, and handle components to precisely control swimbaits. With the control over the swimbait technique, an a...
by DAN
Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check out the 70 lb. striper
Replies: 16
Views: 4418

Re: maybe

But does it really matter, 70 pounds Land locked surely on they downhill life cycle, can't do much for the overall picture of things...
by DAN
Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check out the 70 lb. striper
Replies: 16
Views: 4418

Re: Duh...the CA record is 67lbs

Thats bout 500 Taco's A beautiful Striper, The guy obviously didn't want the attention for some reason, so be it
by DAN
Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: School of Bass - Featuring - Leroy Bertolero Aug 7th- 6:30PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1005

Re: School of Bass - Featuring - Leroy Bertolero Aug 7th- 6:

This will be good! Leroy has always been one of my favorite anglers!
by DAN
Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bluegill Pictures are up!!!
Replies: 48
Views: 7664

STOP

Quit Whining! Enough is Enough! I am sure in the world of replicate and duplicate (fishing R&D) We All have something that can be traced back to someone elses design. If you wanted to show the differences in your baits post them on your site with what 41 members and quit bringing battle in here....
by DAN
Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake Rally or Bust!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 4926

Bust!!!

Have fun y'all! Headed To Vegas, then Home Van in shop....
by DAN
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Copolymer?
Replies: 15
Views: 2253

Re: Copolymer?

I have been on the National Team for Vicious for about a Year, here are some of the Vicious Copolymer advantages... 1) Great quality 2) Low price 3) High tech, low stretch (18% stretch vs. industry average of 30-45%) 4) Retains low memory and good abrasion resistance 5) Available in three colors 6) ...
by DAN
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Low Tide Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 823

Re: Low Tide Problems

Found the fish suspending a lot this weekend, Git-Zits on light line on deep docks were the ticket....Beggin! Glad the weekend is over and it's HOT1 My frogs are back in play!
by DAN
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluorocarbon help
Replies: 21
Views: 3090

Re: Fluorocarbon help

Try Vicious....
Great Value and Suberb Performance, the Rally and Pro-Teen attendees will be receiving samples....Ask your favorite tackle shop to stock this quality line. Available in all popular colors, weights and spool sizes, including bulk.
Dan
by DAN
Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RALLY SMACK
Replies: 85
Views: 8105

Re: RALLY SMACK

Johnny lets put Gator between us and rip spooks!
by DAN
Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RALLY SMACK
Replies: 85
Views: 8105

Re: RALLY SMACK

limited session time....Gator you could start today and still not beat the powers of the Snag Proof Perfect frog and Elite tech Rod from the Bass Tackle Depot Boat
by DAN
Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPOOKS, SAMMYS AND ANY OTHER TOP WATER QUESTION
Replies: 6
Views: 1111

Re: SPOOKS, SAMMYS AND ANY OTHER TOP WATER QUESTION

Yes Hyperwire 80 #
by DAN
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone ever sent a SS prop to Phils?
Replies: 13
Views: 2015

Re: anyone ever sent a SS prop to Phils?

Simply the Best Prop Service I have ever used!
by DAN
Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NFR....Whats up with the spelling.
Replies: 79
Views: 8343

Re: Our Sport Is Tarnished By Our Poor Spelling and Usage...

With Cooch on this one!
by DAN
Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FROGS (Hook Set?)
Replies: 21
Views: 3279

Re: FROGS (Hook Set?)

Come out with Dan Mathisen Outdoors. I am offering Frog Tactics Evening sessions 4pm til 830 for 150.00 out of River's End. I will show you how to work the Bobby's Perfect Snag Proof Frog in many situations, what keys to look for, playing the shade game, What mat is right for me and much more. Conta...
by DAN
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Walking Bobby's Perfect Frog
Replies: 30
Views: 5016

Re: Walking Bobby's Perfect Frog

Fenwick Elite Tech Frog Rod and 65 pound test braid, I break 50 on the hook set in some situations....The Fenwick Elite Tech rod has the best balance for walking and the power to handle the big fish, ask sTony he saw how well it handled an 8 the other night back in a tree....
by DAN
Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Walking Bobby's Perfect Frog
Replies: 30
Views: 5016

Re: Walking Bobby's Perfect Frog

Come out with Dan Mathisen Outdoors. I am offering Frog Tactics Evening sessions 4pm til 830 for 150.00 out of River's End. I will show you how to work the Bobby's Perfect Snag Proof Frog in many situations, what keys to look for, playing the shade game, What mat is right for me and much more. Conta...
by DAN
Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Half the days expenses?? @ todays gas prices, whats fair????
Replies: 109
Views: 13295

Re: Half the days expenses?? @ todays gas prices, whats fair

As Pro's We are fishing no matter what, Count gas offerings as blessings, be professional and work hard. Most will be observant of the facts and pitch in to help. Non Boaters get it they do step up and help with the days expenses in the majority of cases, I have had no zero help days and most are mo...
by DAN
Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: KVD Line & Lure Conditioner with braid
Replies: 6
Views: 1392

Re: KVD Line & Lure Conditioner with braid

Yes having many novice anglers out on Delta guide trips it does help "ease the pain" of over runs. I use it on Braid, Vicious Mono Flourocarbon, My graph.... It does help....
by DAN
Tue May 06, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stren Needs Boaters on Delta
Replies: 10
Views: 1497

Re: Stren Needs Boaters on Delta

No, Frankly didn't ask as I have been confirmed with my sign up partner for weeks. Just trying to help them out, should be a blast!
by DAN
Tue May 06, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stren Needs Boaters on Delta
Replies: 10
Views: 1497

Stren Needs Boaters on Delta

Just Rceived this from Cathy over at FLW Dan, I wanted to let you know that we have several openings for Boaters for the Stren - Western - California Delta Tournament on 05/14/08. We have co-anglers to confirm several in immediately. Anyone that wants to enter can call from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central ...
by DAN
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Outdoors has Moved
Replies: 4
Views: 1594

Oroville Outdoors has Moved

Brand new Building behind Tractor Supply on Feather River Blvd. While they are open for business, the Grand Opening will take place in the next Month or so. Oroville Outdoors 1930 Feather River Blvd Oroville Ca 95966 800-591-7171 http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=HP...
by DAN
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone seeing sickly Delta fish ????????????
Replies: 13
Views: 2154

Re: Anyone seeing sickly Delta fish ????????????

We keep dumping huge numbers of fish in Franks with out using release boats to move them All the way to other areas we will see more skinny fish. Hell even the sea loins found the numbers of Bass there to be inviting, counted no less than five in franks on Saturday, it is just the begining
by DAN
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best "sleeper" lake in california
Replies: 85
Views: 14614

Re: best "sleeper" lake in california

Los banos creek
by DAN
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: *HOW DO I BUILD A BALANCE BEAM*
Replies: 5
Views: 5960

Re: *HOW DO I BUILD A BALANCE BEAM*

Call Dan Mathisen Outdoors 209-612-5028
by DAN
Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracy Bass TOC day 1
Replies: 10
Views: 1608

Re: Tracy Bass TOC day 1 Top Ten Day One

What is the Delta's Biggest Five fish bag? Way to Go Mikey! MIKE FREDERICK CHAD DIBBLIE 41.69 8.78 RUBIN ROMERO KENNY GRAHAM 30.22 8.31 3 CHRIS MUMFORD MIKE D'AMBROGIA 26.20 7.99 4 CLAUDIO SILVA RON ANDERSON 26.01 7.28 5 TONY VAUGHN MICHAEL VAUGHN 25.13 7.16 6 JIM LA ROSA GUYLE STERNAT 24.62 7 CHUCK...
by DAN
Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can I Make Old Funky Jigs *NEW AGINE* ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1911

Re: Can I Make Old Funky Jigs *NEW AGINE* ?

Go out and Buy Pepper Jigs and Spinnerbaits from the Hook, Waltons and throw the old ones away!
by DAN
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: JP JIGS & RIGS BassTwitcher's hooks
Replies: 3
Views: 658

Re: JP JIGS & RIGS BassTwitcher's hooks

Be careful!, Many of those companies that have tried to get into that market have Not got it right! I have seen many attempts at weighted hooks oner the past couple years, Off-centered weight or in consistancy in a problem. Falcon will be getting orders out as soon as they can get hooks, the craze h...
by DAN
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: Roping a deer
Replies: 2
Views: 3108

Re: Roping a deer

I would like to confirm that stupid is as stupid does...Tried that technique ONCE as well, Ouch!
by DAN
Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Black Dog Commercial
Replies: 10
Views: 1860

Re: Black Dog Commercial

I have had 2 0ver seven this week on a Weed Slinger! so that they are catching them! had a cracker fish come off and several on the AC Minnow Allan Cole's not the other kind!
by DAN
Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Minnow Paint
Replies: 7
Views: 1088

Re: AC Minnow Paint

Are You Sure it was AC? Sounds like optimum... If you hit Docks,Rocks poles or other hard surfaces cracks can occur, Most of my WOOD baits do wear and once they leak swelling will crack paints further. If it is an Original AC send me a PM I will try to help ya.

Dan Mathisen
ACPlugs
by DAN
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just noticed
Replies: 23
Views: 2829

Re: What Goes Around. . .

Guy That's REALLY Funny and certainly applies to more than just G-Man
by DAN
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lost 10 pounder in FLW Delta?
Replies: 62
Views: 8303

Re: Lost 10 pounder in FLW Delta?

This has been a complaint in FLW for years, a coiple years back it was a South Delta angler and one missed/knocked off by a gal from the South. FLW could solve this problem simply by not allowing nets.

Just my penny worth
by DAN
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shell cracker???
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Re: Shell cracker???

The Cracker Hacker Says Both. It is in the action and way it is worked around likely strike zones. The small 2-4 pounders are exciting the 7 to 9 pounders Wow!
by DAN
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trophy Sticks on Westernbass
Replies: 0
Views: 349

Trophy Sticks on Westernbass

Westernbass.com Welcomes TrophySticks.com the Stick bait specialist. In this era of custom baits anglers are always looking for that hot color or new design. With Baby Bow, Tasti Tui and Silver Platter on the menu there is something for you!
by DAN
Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trophy Sticks Comes On Board
Replies: 0
Views: 265

Trophy Sticks Comes On Board

Westernbass.com Welcomes TrophySticks.com the Stick bait specialist. In this era of custom baits anglers are always looking for that hot color or new design. With Baby Bow, Tasti Tui and Silver Platter on the menu there is something for you!
by DAN
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Westernbass Welcomes KittlesOutdoor.com
Replies: 1
Views: 372

Westernbass Welcomes KittlesOutdoor.com

Westernbass.com Welcomes Kittlesoutdoor.com the biggest little sport store on the web to our family of Advertisers. Be sure to check them out online or better yet take the time to visit this great little outdoor store in On Highway 20 Colusa Ca. Kittle has what you need for hunting and fishing in th...
by DAN
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ClearLake Camp grounds with Boat Power
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: ClearLake Camp grounds with Boat Power

Konocti Vista Casino you can use the Marina Power on the water or most of the time there is room in the campground for the Boat. They are also a sponsor here~

Secure and close to too Clearlake outdoors for any of those baits you get low on as well....
by DAN
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Soft Plastic Colors in Southwest California
Replies: 5
Views: 1121

Re: Soft Plastic Colors in Southwest California

Commercial users are not welcome to post here unless they are advertisers. You must already be aware of the user base here as you continue to Spam us in a round-about way. Westernbass.com leads the way in the West and we are now offering a Dealers special. We select 6 pages from our interactive or r...
by DAN
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Soft Bait Colors in Northwest California
Replies: 12
Views: 2127

Re: Soft Bait Colors in Northwest California

Commercial users are not welcome to post here unless they are advertisers. You must already be aware of the user base here as you continue to Spam us in a round-about way. Westernbass.com leads the way in the West and we are now offering a Dealers special. We select 6 pages from our interactive or r...
by DAN
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Versus banner and WesternBass...Great to...
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Re: The Versus banner and WesternBass...Great to...

Thank You! We look forward to expanding the Versus Advertising here as they are top notched!
by DAN
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: 50 pound Striped Bass caught on Colorado River
Replies: 2
Views: 2554

Re: 50 pound Striped Bass caught on Colorado River

You Are the man! I knew another 50 would be in your future!
by DAN
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nor Cal One Day Pro Ams On The Delta
Replies: 0
Views: 275

Nor Cal One Day Pro Ams On The Delta

Here comes some FUN as Nor Cal brings One day pro ams back to the Delta and it is not too late The first event there is no late fee, but people signing up at Tracy Oasis should have a partner to check in with. If you sign up as a pro you can fish even if it is by yourself. A co angler without a pro ...
by DAN
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass Tactics
Replies: 1
Views: 566

Delta Bass Tactics

Delta Bass Tactics Our Goal is simple, to elevate members’ knowledge of bass fishing the Delta through participation in a different kind of club. This will be a learning oriented club rather than a competition oriented club. Tournaments will be conducted to learn and provide friendly competition a...
by DAN
Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Tides In the Delta?
Replies: 35
Views: 8908

Re: Fishing Tides In the Delta?

Just about all the local shops have the fishdelta.com tide guide and this article may help as well

http://www.fishdelta.com/articles/artic ... tides.html
by DAN
Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a little SWIMBAIT Help
Replies: 7
Views: 1432

Re: Looking for a little SWIMBAIT Help

Check Out the Bub Tosh Video on Westernbass TV