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by ash
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT All March 11th Tournaments Postponed
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: BBT All March 11th Tournaments Postponed

392 wrote: Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:57 pm What are your thoughts on Melones on the 18th? Potential cancellation as well? Thanks
I speak to Randy this weekend to see what his thoughts are for New Melones on the 18th. I know he doesn't take changing dates lightly. -ASH
by ash
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: McClure Cancellation due to safety reasons
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Re: McClure Cancellation due to safety reasons

Thank you Westernbass for helping us getting the message out. This postponement is for ALL BBT Tournaments this weekend, Lake Berryessa - Delta Wine, Lake McClure- Central, and March 18th Santa Margarita.

Thank you

Ash
by ash
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Motors
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Re: Evinrude Motors

By no means did the company that owns Evinrude go out of business they just closed up that segment Bombardier owns them and they are quite capable of keeping a company alive if its sales warrants. This right here, they used COVID and retooling of the factory as factors, however KB said it best. I a...
by ash
Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snodgrass Slough Update
Replies: 1
Views: 1251

Re: Snodgrass Slough Update

Evacuation Notification for Point Pleasant Residents Chief of Emergency Services Mary Jo Flynn from Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services · 10 Feb 17 Photo from Chief of Emergency Services Mary Jo F. This is an evacuation message from the County Office of Emergency Services for the resident...
by ash
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Livewell Repair needed++
Replies: 7
Views: 868

Re: Livewell Repair needed++

Where are you located? If in the Sacramento Area Damon Witt with Bass Boat Works is who I would reach out to. Mobile services, heck he will come to you 916-270-4170 :D
by ash
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lure Skirt builder
Replies: 9
Views: 1050

Re: Lure Skirt builder

Double G - glad you are doing well. If you don't mind I can cross post this on a facebook lure maker group. you will probably have better luck there. MrB lure company comes to mind but I know he has a full line of his own jigs and blades. It sounds great to work with you but I know my schedule as a ...
by ash
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Northern Region Opener-POSPONED
Replies: 2
Views: 782

Re: BBT Northern Region Opener

We are looking forward to start the BBT Northern Region Saturday 25th. See ya there!
by ash
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Live Well Pumps
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Re: Live Well Pumps

Bass Pro Shop? Walmart, West Marine
by ash
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake News WOW
Replies: 19
Views: 3807

Re: Clearlake News WOW

Kelly Ripa wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:26 am Gosh WB thanks for clearing that up... :roll:
:lol: :lol: :D
by ash
Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: CAST For Kids Folsom 2023 Registration Open
Replies: 0
Views: 230

CAST For Kids Folsom 2023 Registration Open

http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/fishermans_tour.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ Registration is now open for the 2023 CAST for Kids Event, APRIL 23rd at Browns Ravine, Folsom Lake. I am so grateful to once again be apart of this event to help provide a day on the water for these k...
by ash
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When will water vis improve in the Delta?
Replies: 5
Views: 987

Re: When will water vis improve in the Delta?

It's going to take a while, the muddiness is going to depend on the storms and where you fish. Sloughs that are off the incoming rivers and streams with good grass are going to clean up and warm up sooner. Once it starts warming up again don't let the watercolor stop you grab a black n blue jig or 7...
by ash
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's time for insurance.
Replies: 8
Views: 983

Re: It's time for insurance.

I recommend calling Ben Green at a minimum for a free consultation https://www.bengreenins.com/ he's a bass fisherman, and actively engaged in the fishing community. Stan and Ken at 1800BassBoats are also good to work with.
by ash
Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas is closed until ? No water being diverted as there is a problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Re: Casitas is closed until ? No water being diverted as there is a problem.

Kelly Ripa wrote: Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:38 pm And stop calling me Shirley :mrgreen: The water board is brain dead or has an agenda...I'm bet'n on the latter.
:D :D
by ash
Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain
Replies: 17
Views: 2928

Re: Rain

Dave Brabec wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:27 am Clearlake has come up 5 inches.9 feet to go.
Dave will the small amount of snow run off push it up a few feet this spring?
by ash
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lodging near Berry
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: Lodging near Berry

Pleasure Cove is great and one to always check first IMHO
by ash
Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lodging near Berry
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: Lodging near Berry

Sorry, i live fairly close so i dont have a need for a hotel. As indicated there are cabins at Pleasure Cove and a new hotel in Winters. There is also Canyon Creek Resort.

I would not recommend any hotel in Woodland for safe and boat friendly.
by ash
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass repair recomendations
Replies: 11
Views: 1293

Re: Fiberglass repair recomendations

Not exactly local for you, but https://www.braggsmarine.com/ does excellent work. Located in Anderson. He has a large warehouse, and all boats are always secure inside. Top Notch quality with Braggs Marine - sometimes he will take his show out on the road in the Sacramento area. His finish is a wor...
by ash
Mon Dec 12, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Rod do you guys use for dragging jigs?
Replies: 23
Views: 2633

Re: What Rod do you guys use for dragging jigs?

I've been very happy with the Phenix M1 MX-78H the rod is light and sensitive for dragging jigs along with flippin' jigs. I tend to drag 1/2 - 3/4oz up to 1oz with this rod. For 3/8ths oz I go to my MH rod - the key for me is to be able to discern the bottom composition changes and something that ha...
by ash
Thu Dec 08, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?
Replies: 25
Views: 2394

Re: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?

I have been paying more attention to the coots. I really don't know what's in front of me at times so they alert me to the fact that there is grass and shallow water where they are 90% of the time. It all helps your situational awareness for the day because I'm not out there but maybe once a week a...
by ash
Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?
Replies: 25
Views: 2394

Re: Where is there a DECENT bass bite?

I'm not sure where youre coming from but the best winter lakes near me are Berryessa, Comanche and Lake X (Bullards Bar) I enjoy berry as you can always find a bite somewhere and more often then not hit the trifecta of spots, smallies and largies -
by ash
Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone still doodle?
Replies: 10
Views: 1473

Re: Does anyone still doodle?

its a great way to fish more active fish from a distance - a lot of guys don't consider that by casting out to the depth you want your bait to primarily be in when it suspends for a few seconds - I am literally bringing my rod tip from 12 o'clock to 4 o clock and staying in slight contact with my ba...
by ash
Mon Nov 28, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Some thoughts on winter fishing (long)
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Re: Some thoughts on winter fishing (long)

bring the action ! ive learned more about spooning from your posts over the years then I can recall and there is always room for more. I am not as good as a teacher as you though as my partner just doesn't get it - IMHO spooning is punching over 50' water on a clear lake in the winter :lol:
by ash
Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ghost Trolling motor?
Replies: 5
Views: 994

Re: Ghost Trolling motor?

Mike Maliano has a ghost NIB for sale at a great price 3k - he posted on FB yesterday.
by ash
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone still doodle?
Replies: 10
Views: 1473

Re: Does anyone still doodle?

mark poulson wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:04 am People still do a modified doodle by shaking their drop shot, or an actual shaky head.
Good point Aaron Martens (RIP) was fantastic at lightweight drop shot for suspended fish. It definitely takes another layer of patience that I don't have :lol:
by ash
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone still doodle?
Replies: 10
Views: 1473

Re: Does anyone still doodle?

i havent doodled in a long time - maybe Don Ivino himself will comment on this. I don't see him on the board often but he's still on Facebook. Personally I would rather swim a kietech or underspin on a pendulum - but doodling was essentially a finesse presentation when they wouldn't eat the spoon. d...
by ash
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries-
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Deep cycle batteries-

Depends what you’re looking for. If you want inexpensive, Sam’s Club carries the Duracell deep cycle, otherwise there’s AGM deep cycle choices from Bass Pro & places like Autozone etc. I know they get flamed, but I had a set of Interstate trolling batteries before I went to Lithiums, & they...
by ash
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor battery question
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Re: Trolling motor battery question

Have you always had 36 volt system or did you up grade. I think for TM takes a 60 amp circuit breaker and I would check the wiring size again I don't know what boat you have. But that's a start That was the first thing I thought of as well. Most guys just upgrade the battery compartment and not the...
by ash
Thu Oct 13, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: this week on this old basscat
Replies: 6
Views: 1169

Re: this week on this old basscat

Thats Awesome, I really enjoyed that Hull it was a lil go cart out on the river and handled Clear Lake Ok. Mine was black and blue. Man a 175 4 stroke would make that sucker jump out of the hole and fly! Thanks for sharing your video, it'll be cool to see your progression.
by ash
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: this week on this old basscat
Replies: 6
Views: 1169

Re: this week on this old basscat

My curiosity is peaked, as that looks like my old Pantera Classic with a 150 rude- did you pick it up about 2-3 years ago?
by ash
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TOC Champs
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: TOC Champs

Epic indeed, as some of us were struggling to find keepers throughout the system you found a TopWater frog bite that held up for two days! Congratulations!

1 Jim La Rosa Brent Zieska 5 5.74 24.34 5 4.29 18.16 42.50 $20,000.00

https://www.bestbasstournaments.com/TOC.aspx
by ash
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lost Rod on Delta
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Re: Lost Rod on Delta

Sucks brother, i was up and down the Mo on Saturday, sycamore, beaver, hog etc... i didn't see anything. Hopefully you get your setup back!
by ash
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament bass fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 2272

Re: Tournament bass fishing

WB Staff wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:19 pm Heres a place to start
https://www.westernbass.com/clubs/
Im not sure when the last time that page was updated, most of those links are broken and a lot of those clubs have gone.
by ash
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thoughts on Dee Thomas Flippin Only Tournament
Replies: 11
Views: 1408

Re: Thoughts on Dee Thomas Flippin Only Tournament

Dan Is hosting an event in honor of Dee on September 24th. It’s not a flipping only derby, but the sentiment is there.

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by ash
Thu Sep 01, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guide's motor won't start! What would you do?
Replies: 7
Views: 1226

Re: Guide's motor won't start! What would you do?

If you never left the dock or went fishing I would expect not to be charged for the guide trip. I would not expect a refund further then the cost of the guide trip. by the looks of the video you guys got to go fishing and enjoy your time in San Diego. Next time you're looking for a local guide Gerry...
by ash
Mon Aug 29, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance ghost question
Replies: 10
Views: 1382

Re: Lowrance ghost question

I don’t think they make aftermarket props for the ghost. Look into getting the delta precision products weed cutter for your tm. They are made by Andy Doudna. That is the best solution I’ve found for avoiding weeds loading up. Definitely on the expensive side, but 100 percent works.AAE90DE5-71EB-49...
by ash
Tue Aug 23, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It all started around here January 3rd 1998
Replies: 10
Views: 1775

Re: It all started around here January 3rd 1998

Man I cant believe Cooch ever had dark hair HAR! - That was a great time, I missed the prime but I am a twice awarded numb nut and once awarded odd nut - I cherish my NUTS :lol: :lol: My reply to when it all started. I believe it was 99' - 2000 still NCBF.com I was just introduced to bass fishin and...
by ash
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Keys Devastated
Replies: 39
Views: 5921

Re: Clearlake Keys Devastated

What i am seeing is that the Keys are running dry from the lack of water in the lake. The result from the low water conditions is that the primrose and riparian habitat has thrived in the low water conditions and that the mosquitoes are setup due to stagnation of the water. What can the county do to...
by ash
Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT - Delta Aug. 13
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Re: BBT - Delta Aug. 13

We've got a great tide this weekend with a 4' swing, this is lined up to see some big fish come to the scales. Last event before the TOC, I hope to see some new faces as we close out the year.
by ash
Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where To Stay On the Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 1426

Re: Where To Stay On the Delta

thats a bummer, ive stayed in them a few times and it was good.
by ash
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overwhelmed
Replies: 8
Views: 1888

Re: Overwhelmed

There is a lot of good fishing along that stretch of water. The challenge of the river is that it is always changing and the fish may be hot on one section and cold in the same area a week later. Key baits are going to be a heavy flip beaver style bait, a chatterbait, red square bill, Senko, and Fro...
by ash
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where To Stay On the Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 1426

Re: Where To Stay On the Delta

mark poulson wrote: Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:22 pm Call Russo's Marina (925 684-2024) and the Sugar Barge (925 684-9075). They are both on Bethel Island, right on the edge of Franks Tract.
One or both should be able to help you.
The Challenge with Russo's is its RV or Camping only, they don't have rentable RV's or Cabins. SugarBarge does
by ash
Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where To Stay On the Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 1426

Re: Where To Stay On the Delta

You might try B&W Resort. They have real nice docks and cabins you can rent. I Concure B&W resort has cabins and docks and is perfect for a weekend get-away. Another option is Sugar Barge Marine on Bethel Island. You can rent an RV that sleeps 4 semi comfortably and the launch ramp is easy ...
by ash
Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat carpet install near Sacramento
Replies: 12
Views: 1889

Re: Boat carpet install near Sacramento

Damon Witt in Roseville at Bass Boat Works does a fantastic job. Carpet, Motor Maintenance, Graph installs the whole nine! 916-270-4170
by ash
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Clear Lake July 30th
Replies: 2
Views: 877

Re: BBT Clear Lake July 30th

See you at Clear Lake BBT Family!
by ash
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dan Mathisen 07/23 Cancelled
Replies: 2
Views: 540

Re: Dan Mathisen 07/23 Cancelled

Eddie, please keep me posted. Damn, its been a minute since Ive called him to check in. Prayers for Dan
by ash
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT - Clear Lake 7/23
Replies: 1
Views: 845

Re: BBT - Clear Lake 7/23

I'll be at the Ramp at 3:30 am ready to check boats, I hope to see some new faces to the BBT :D
by ash
Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: reel recomendation?
Replies: 4
Views: 716

Re: reel recomendation?

I'm looking for a baitcaster for slinging Pop-Rs. So something that spins easily but I've had reels that are smaller but my thumb is too wide. Any ideas? Morgan My Abu Garcia Revo MGX is a casting demon for lighter baits. It is light, easy to palm and has a wide spool and somewhat shallower spool t...
by ash
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 9
Views: 1129

Re: Howdy

PS the date is when Gator changed my account info - I think more like 98-99
by ash
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Howdy
Replies: 9
Views: 1129

Re: Howdy

Odd Nut, NumbNut 2x champion - Its quite the legacy :)
by ash
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Windy Wednesday Nights....Worm turned
Replies: 3
Views: 820

Re: Windy Wednesday Nights....Worm turned

i think hes still uploading to tickTock and Youtube im not sure about here...