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by ash
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It took 500 miles but I finally did it!
Replies: 15
Views: 1928

It took 500 miles but I finally did it!

My first Delta fish, on my first trip out, just happend to be my first 10 lber! The fish was a brute, they are built differently then the pond fish that is for sure! This fish just swalled a crank, I remember the other large fish that I have lost and took control of the fish. She did two head shakes...
by ash
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BIG THANK YOU...
Replies: 3
Views: 777

BIG THANK YOU...

A BIG thank you to Sacto John. John took me out for my first trip on The Delta. Well it just so happens that my first fish of my first trip out on the delta was a personal best. The fish is a 10lber or a tad under, no scales, she was definatly a delta brute! Thank you again John for allowing onto yo...
by ash
Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don't waste your time...
Replies: 7
Views: 1606

Well said, enjoy your weekend!

It's hard to watch a father or grandfather slow down. Thank you for reminding me to call my father and say hey.

Have a great weekend and take lots of photo's !


Bass regards,

Jonathan
by ash
Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Perris supersized?
Replies: 16
Views: 2063

If this happens its all bad for Anglers

I see them as taking the lake down to DLV and Skinner regulations. The Island will be gone that takes out 6 of the ten fishing spots Perris does have on it. Imagine the recreational usage of the lake without an island to go circles around, or a place that breaks up the wind as it comes across the la...
by ash
Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roll Call for Galaxy Marine - Who is going to be there
Replies: 2
Views: 630

Roll Call for Galaxy Marine - Who is going to be there

I will be there Saturday and look forward to putting names to faces. I will be wearing my old colors South Orange County Shirt and Cocoons hat. If you see me please stop me and say HI.

Who else is going to be there ?

sTony?
Gator?

I know I will see an old friend John Barron of National Bass West.
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What a list of speakers in one day!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Adress for Galaxy Marina

Will someone please post their address so I can attend this event.

Thank you!
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Back Seat...
Replies: 6
Views: 1129

ugh hugh, Its all fun and games until someone losses a fish

ugh hugh, Its all fun and games until someone losses a fish

I know bud, I havent lost my sense of hummor.......yet.

G-Luck at New Melones.
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This time next week...
Replies: 12
Views: 1698

It's hard to find Ray

He will be the quiet one in the corner keeping to himself. Full of internal thought and brewing wisdom :lol:

Unless he is drinking, in which case he will be jabber jawing and spilling the beans on all of his fish HAR

Good Luck making the team buddy
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Back Seat...
Replies: 6
Views: 1129

I didnt wack em in his head...

I pierced his ear. I DONT LIKE BEING BACK SEATED :twisted:

Thanks for letting that piece of history follow me up here Brian, I really depreicate it.


Good luck on New Melones making the Federation Team.
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Simple suggestion (please note)
Replies: 9
Views: 1703

Great Reminder

Also too, most tackle stores have a line recycle bin sponsored by Berkley. They actualy collect the line and recycle it into plastic fish habitat. I know down south several parks and fisheries had these bins located by the cleaning stations. I was with a buddy in a three day tournament, we motored o...
by ash
Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE NEW CURADO 200DHSV
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

What a great incentive!

I cant wait to get down to your shop and check it out!
by ash
Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: it's my birthday on the 27th.........what should i do?
Replies: 3
Views: 741

Good on you

I try not to go to work on my Birthday as well. I usualy go ocean fishing so I can throw a couple of sheets to the wind and still catch fish. I dont think it is strange at all, birthdays are a good time for introspection and to take stock in ones life. What is a better time to do that then when fish...
by ash
Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you could have a custom spinnerbait,
Replies: 19
Views: 4068

Really! How do I order those...

How do I go about ordering those? I had no idea Ray was including these blades on his baits.
by ash
Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you could have a custom spinnerbait,
Replies: 19
Views: 4068

Sweet !

I agree with Johnny G that bait flat cought fish!

My ideal would have to be the Revenge with that blade combo Hugh man how sweet would that be? With a spade tail chart brown....

I wish I was thinking ahead when the lure logics broke and took off the blades....
by ash
Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Back Seat...
Replies: 6
Views: 1129

Looking for Back Seat...

I am looking for a back seat on 10-30-05

I have never been on the Delta and would love to experiance it, Folsom would be great too!

I am a compitent, fun guy to fish with and will pay half of the days expenses. Please let me know if you can share your backseat with me.

Thanks,

Jonathan
by ash
Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alien Invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

I would like to know too

I was fishing from the bank and checked them out. They are gelatinious in nature, however very dense. I do not think they are an egg sack, they are too thick and there are no signs of egg in them. They do not have a funcky odor and are solid all the way through.

Anybody know what they are?
by ash
Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to catch suspended bass?
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

My Biggest Weakness

Suspended fish are a big weakness of mine. Tail Spins Underspins 3/4 oz Spinnerbaits I have done well at Cashtaic finding suspended fish around bait and catching jig / dropshot fish on surrounding points. But this is hit or miss for me. Suspended fish are tough for me, I am hoping to learn more in r...
by ash
Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: crankbaits
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

My Cranks

I am not a "CrankBait Fisherman" and I am new to Nor Cal, but here are my choices. Norman - Most Sizes Luhr Jenson- Speed Trap Luhr Jenson - Radar 10 Bomber These are the mainstay manufactures. For a tight wiggle in a current situation the Radar 10 is a GREAT NEW addition to my crankbait a...
by ash
Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hand pours at anglers marine
Replies: 10
Views: 845

Ray is dead on for the three that I have typically seen ther

The Gee Gee Baits are awesome! Hopefully Rick will set us str8 if we are wrong.
by ash
Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stolen Nitro 884 Savage
Replies: 15
Views: 3444

Re: Stolen Nitro 884 Savage

Stretch, you dont know me, but I know you. You are a class act, real open and honest over ther at Fishermans. Dude my heart just sank when I heard your boat was stolen. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.


These guys are scum and should be hung!
by ash
Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What special things do you...
Replies: 6
Views: 939

I see how it is B

Gerry Jig and I arnet good enough, you have some one in particular in mind. just ask them, here i will do it for you.

SO HART AND SEMITEL HOW THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS CATCHIN FISH ON CASHTAIC ANYWAY?


hehe my version of pre fish :twisted:
by ash
Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Find a Hobby" - Long Story
Replies: 3
Views: 1262

"Find a Hobby" - Long Story

Gone Fishin' My wife told me I needed to get a hobby, so I did. I was touched by her concern -- until I realized she just wanted me out of her hair. By Stephen Fried "Find a Hobby" During the early years of marriage, my primary leisure activity was being married. It was all so new and diff...
by ash
Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pete Marino Joins WesternBass.Com Pro Staff
Replies: 2
Views: 562

Congratulations to Pete Marino

I think sTony signed the wrong Marnio though, that Carrisa carried Pete in Big Fish last year HAR!

Welcome aboard Pete! :lol:
by ash
Tue Oct 11, 2005 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quality control?
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

I would contact them...

I would contact them, and let them know the issue. They have very good customer service. The only problem I have had was a few years back they changed the bills on the cranks and they were coming off. I called them, and they replaced out my baits. I havnt purchased any new ones for a while, except t...
by ash
Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What special things do you...
Replies: 6
Views: 939

Depends

I break it down three ways... 1.) New Body of Water or very limited experiance 2.) Somwhat Familiar Water 3.) Very Familiar Water 1.) I go to Terra Server and pull maps (thanks B) Then I go online and pull fish reports for all reports. Then I start posting or e-mailing guys from that area to get a f...
by ash
Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Thank you!
Replies: 0
Views: 325

Big Thank you!

Big Thank You to Ferris with Folsom Bass Team, for taking me out on Saturday for my first tournament on Oroville and my first time catch Spots. Thanks for not giving up all the way to the last cast :lol: We ended up with 5 fish for 7.26 (fourth place) the last fish came on Ferris's last cast, he cau...
by ash
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS has gone to far!
Replies: 18
Views: 2776

Gator puts much pride into his work as a webmaster...

And who can blame him? http://www.nosweatmist.com/images/misty1.jpg I agree an in depth ad on swedish sex therapy does not boad well with some subsribers. They took a calculated risk on what they thought their target demo wanted, found it very quickly it is a NO NO and pulled the advertising. Really...
by ash
Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Satelite images?
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Microsofts Terra server is really great too.

http://earth.google.com/ http://www.terraserver.com/ The problem with keyhol ie google.earth is that the imagery stiching is poor and can be taken at different times. Please remember what you are looking at is not live updated shots and are not good for current water level, water color. However they...
by ash
Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Great Draw Team Format - Good for beginners.
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

Bass Federation

Bob, do you have an Active Federation in your area? I think having a conversation with Gary Bradford on what types of tournaments are available down there may be exactly what the area needs.

Other then that good luck with your endeavor.
by ash
Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DL will make a great President!
Replies: 2
Views: 393

DL will make a great President!

SOCB nominated a great person for the Job. Darren is a strong leader that will be there for the club. Congratulations Darren!

Let me know when the banquet is I would like to attend.
by ash
Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Great Draw Team Format - Good for beginners.
Replies: 6
Views: 1277

Honestly Bob

Why not just start a club that fishes for Mid range dollars? Why call it a tournament orginization? Your website says you have 5 boats interested in being a part of this tournament trail, you wont be able to cover your insurance with that. My advice, start a bass club where tournament entry fees or ...
by ash
Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time Magazine Article on Bass Fishing
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Mark is absolutly correct

They have a formula for success\failure. They are not interested in learning about what is unique about our sport, or anglers wants or intrest. They care about share prices. The target demo for any sucessfull advertising dollars is male 18-35. Why? Expendable cash, this group usualy lakes a Mature a...
by ash
Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New members welcome - Folsom Bass Team meeting tonight!
Replies: 3
Views: 815

I will be there!

I have been gathering intell in regard to fishing Oroville and I am ready to show the boyz in Folsom Bass Team how us So Cal transplants do it.

Bleach Blonde hair, perfect sun tans, hummers and million dollar bass boats. HAR!


Can't wait to be a part of the new season!

J
by ash
Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Havasu ideas
Replies: 5
Views: 1784

Man Made structure\cover

In Havasu there are cages made of pvc and real\artifical trees. As well as huge cages. That have been planted by the DNR there to increase zooplankton and photoplankton outputs as well as provide cover for fry. They are reallly cool and a real pain in the ***. I dont know for how long you are going ...
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear
Replies: 13
Views: 1566

Hehe same here

Yeah same here dude Ive been using snowboard gear, it works fine in some isolated rain, but last year opened my eyes and I got soaked! I figured since I have some money to spend on fishing gear I think NOW is the time for me to get the guidewear. I appreciate your help, and understand the deal with ...
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Oroville Need Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Thank you for your responses

I didnt realize there was a TOC there last weekend. I apreciate all of your public and private comments. I am really surprised at how active the lake reports are in the Nor Cal section. When I was a SO CAL guy, the lake reports were a joke. No one would ever fill them out and if you did you got some...
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS: Schooled by Denny Brauer Not Renewing
Replies: 8
Views: 1978

Two of my favorite shows are

Schooled with Denny and Classic Patterns. But Classic patterns is on OLN following FLW with Fish Fishborn. So I guess BASS cant screw that up because its OLN HAR!

The other show is the one with Joe Thomas wow some real meat and potato shows made for serious anglers.
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear
Replies: 13
Views: 1566

So I guess 279.90 is a steal then!

So I guess 279.90 is a steal for the pair. I wanted to get a flip stick fish hedz and rain gear. But it looks like I will have to settle for the flip stick and rain gear for now.

Thanks again for your comments.
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear
Replies: 13
Views: 1566

Sacto John Thank you I saw that.

That is why i inquired as to any other substitutes. I too have spent 150.00 only to be shopping again. I think the guidewear on sale is going to be the way I go. I just wanted to put the question out there.

Thanks again guys.
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear
Replies: 13
Views: 1566

Rain Gear

I have a little bit of money to spend for fishing stuff. I am getting a new flipping stick and I am thinking rain gear. So my question is for about $250.00 or less what is good rain gear to get. I know guide wear is pretty much the best, but if there are any good alternatives I would appreicate your...
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: *NM*
Replies: 0
Views: 224

*NM*

*NM*
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OK Kids - Play Nice while I am gone...
Replies: 5
Views: 524

Damn and we were just about to cut loose...*NM*

*NM*
by ash
Sat Oct 01, 2005 5:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle store in Citrus Heights
Replies: 13
Views: 2177

Troy's

Need phone number for Troy's please!
by ash
Fri Sep 30, 2005 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish story or not? you be the judge.
Replies: 4
Views: 718

Re: Fish story or not? you be the judge.

I think he was hammered and actually caught a Carp.
I think that explains it for me too, crazy wolf packs everwhere, some girl jumped on his deck and polished his TM and now a 7 pound smallie?

But good on Ray I am sure he tore up his thumbs on that 2.5lber :lol:
by ash
Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're outta here.......
Replies: 2
Views: 439

I guess now that your married...

its no longer haveascrew, then again it is your anniversary. Congrats and knock em dead Pete.
by ash
Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Oroville Need Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Lake Oroville Need Help

Ok guys I need your input. Next weekend will be my first time ever on this lake, I will be fishing as a back seater with Folsom Bass Team. My strengths are Jigs (especialy Hulas) blades, T-rig and splitshotting. I am versatile in dropshotting, cranking, splitshotting but I classify myself as a jig f...
by ash
Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I can't believe the article on BassFan.
Replies: 5
Views: 1385

Dont worry Steve I heard a rumor for next years classic...

they have a face everyone in bass fishing can relate to. As I can not state further who it is fo sure let me just say Seacrest OUT!


HAR :lol:
by ash
Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More BASS issues
Replies: 6
Views: 1112

Forrest Woods is Laughing his *** off right now

Yeehaw look at them mouskiteers scrambling around and killing BASS. Hell at least Michale Eizner had the decency to wait for Walt to die before he destroyed his family's heritage. I wonder if Ray Scott is buying stock in depends or dipers, cause if I was in his pants i would be sh$tt$#g myself. :evil:
by ash
Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is the writing on the wall?
Replies: 6
Views: 1733

Is the writing on the wall?

http://www.bassfan.com/news_article.asp?id=1480 I could definatly see the sponsors point of view as well as the anglers. What is BASS going to come up with next, 10 guys paying 10 grand apiece to fish against each other. All of them wearing the same uniform and spouting the same retorict? Who would...