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by Otay Michael
Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Make your own swim-bait style Frog or convert old ones.
Replies: 3
Views: 1686

Re: Make your own swim-bait style Frog or convert old ones.

nice job. I made one similar and got my first on it last week. It has it's places that no other lure would work as well in.
by Otay Michael
Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Why costly WaterFix tunnels project fixes nothing"
Replies: 3
Views: 1339

"Why costly WaterFix tunnels project fixes nothing"

Article in the San Diego Union Tribune, agree or disagree?:
"Why costly WaterFix tunnels project fixes nothing"

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opi ... story.html
by Otay Michael
Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VIDEO - Why you should get a bimini top for your bass boat
Replies: 7
Views: 5283

Re: VIDEO - Why you should get a bimini top for your bass boat

nice job. I've rigged up a golf umbrella mounted on top of an oar, strapped to my front seat pole (with the seat off) at the Colorado river and fished in 25 degree cooler temp. than everyone around me. (without direct sun hitting, and when it's 110 out, that's a big deal). Everyone I go by is quite ...
by Otay Michael
Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toxic Algae found near clearlake Oaks
Replies: 3
Views: 1486

Re: Toxic Algae found near clearlake Oaks

"... Cyanotoxins are produced by bacteria called cyanobacteria. They are an essential part of the environment that have existed for millions of year and produce oxygen. Under certain conditions, they multiply excessively and form visible clumps in the water, surface scums, mats, or an oily shee...
by Otay Michael
Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Discussion
Replies: 11
Views: 2938

Re: Delta Discussion

Cooch had a great video on fishing the Delta, if not a few. Do a search for sure. This site has dozens of them, click on Videos above. Here's just one by Bobby Barrack on many techniques at the Delta. These guys give up tons of info.
http://www.westernbass.com/video/bobby-barrack
by Otay Michael
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Massive line of Fishing Boats On Highway Heading to Help in Texas VIDEO
Replies: 3
Views: 2089

Re: Massive line of Fishing Boats On Highway Heading to Help in Texas VIDEO

Praying for the safety of all these angel boaters.
by Otay Michael
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!
Replies: 2
Views: 2698

Re: FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!

Was wondering how Troy and his boy Jake was doing with getting some donations to help them fight the good fight. I see more of you fine fishermen helped with the cause lately, now over 18K has been raised. I also like the donations from 'Anonymous', since it's not about 'us, the donators', but all a...
by Otay Michael
Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)
Replies: 17
Views: 5636

Re: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)

Joeshmo wrote:I need specific locations too, exact baits and colors would help too.
and you are?
by Otay Michael
Sat Aug 05, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)
Replies: 17
Views: 5636

Re: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)

Love fishing up there.
Some great in depth articles/videos already written/produced by guides Andy 'Cooch' Cuccia and Bobby Barrack. Google their name and 'Delta' together. YouTube too.
Check your private messages.
by Otay Michael
Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Over 22,000 BASS were Slaughtered !!!
Replies: 6
Views: 8439

Re: Over 22,000 BASS were Slaughtered !!!

I've sent the request to cease and desist to this Michael Gauvin fellow.

How do we send the 'screen shot' to this David Swendseid fellow, don't see an email address?

Why can't we just send a cc of our email to him, be a lot easier for everyone?
by Otay Michael
Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frogs on a mat scaring fish
Replies: 12
Views: 3054

Re: Frogs on a mat scaring fish

milehi wrote:when carp spook they're gone, bass come back, betting bass
they get beamed up? :lol:
by Otay Michael
Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frogs on a mat scaring fish
Replies: 12
Views: 3054

Re: Frogs on a mat scaring fish

Definitely carp. They love hanging on the surface late spring and summer. They scare easily, and scare me when I see them kick and move a bathtub amount of water under my frog. :shock:
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Wife Loves the Color Purple, What Can I Say
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

Re: My Wife Loves the Color Purple, What Can I Say

PS hope you've got 50# or more braid, or 25# mono.
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Wife Loves the Color Purple, What Can I Say
Replies: 8
Views: 5495

Re: My Wife Loves the Color Purple, What Can I Say

Why argue with success? :lol:
Wait till the monster sees it, game on. 8)
by Otay Michael
Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!
Replies: 2
Views: 2698

Re: FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!

Still praying for Jake, this precious youngster. I see someone had donated $20 since I originally posted this, thanks to who ever you are. I'm sure it all adds up. Anyone else can help? As I'd originally posted: "In the mean time, you fine folks with a big heart might want to help him out too, ...
by Otay Michael
Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cal Delta - 6lber on a frog
Replies: 12
Views: 3200

Re: Cal Delta - 6lber on a frog

Sweet, good j=1[/img] Nice one Michael! Are you using the Dobyns Champ 736? That's what I've got. Perfect frog rod for the delta. Is that "Otay" as in "Otay Mesa"? I'm from just up the 15 from you - Escondido. Yes, Otay as in Otay Lake in East Chula Vista, where i grew up. Now l...
by Otay Michael
Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: KastKing Speed Demon reel
Replies: 1
Views: 1278

KastKing Speed Demon reel

As I was asked on another thread when I mentioned i was using this new reel 9.3:1 ratio reel for frogging, w/ 65# braid, and bringing in lunkers on it, question was did I like it, his new one was having a problem... Yeah, I'm not used to only paying $69 for a reel, and at that price, I did not expec...
by Otay Michael
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cal Delta - 6lber on a frog
Replies: 12
Views: 3200

Re: Cal Delta - 6lber on a frog

Sweet, good job. I got a nice one there too, about a week prior over on White's. She went airborne and I fought her over the weeds, kinda surfed her as much as possible so she wouldn't dive down. The Dobyn's Champion frog rod comes in handy for that, and the new KastKing Speed Demon 9:3 reel w/ 65 P...
by Otay Michael
Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Delta Lunker on a frog
Replies: 0
Views: 2793

Delta Lunker on a frog

as stated, nice one from White's couple of weeks back.
by Otay Michael
Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bobby Barrack
Replies: 4
Views: 1767

Re: Bobby Barrack

Whoopbass wrote:Too bad he moved to Texas.
After fishing many on the big name lakes in Texas a few years back I can tell you, I know why! 8)
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!
Replies: 2
Views: 2698

FIXED...Killing 'em at Clearlake!!! + important announcement!

http://www.westernbass.com/forum/download/file.php?id=27966&mode=view The water is way up over last year, I was soooo happy as I knew my frog spots would be back! I'd get 15 or so every day on the frog, three days of fishing bliss, ribbit ribbit. http://www.westernbass.com/forum/download/file.p...
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son
Replies: 3
Views: 2506

Re: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son

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by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son
Replies: 3
Views: 2506

Re: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son

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by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son
Replies: 3
Views: 2506

Re: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son

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by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: test/ test over
Replies: 4
Views: 1195

Re: test

Hey Michael, I can see this one, but I couldn't see the other ones you posted on your Clear Lake report Thanks Stratos278! So if I post on Facebook, then copy the address here, it works! Because some I upload to Westernbass are not loading. Too bad we can't upload images right into our posts, like ...
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son
Replies: 3
Views: 2506

Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son

photos posted to accompany bass fishing report on Clearlake:
http://www.westernbass.com/forum/post58 ... ml#p584751

Troy of Clearlake Outdoors son
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by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: test/ test over
Replies: 4
Views: 1195

test/ test over

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-0/p526x395/19942949_1316303445105695_3520549488397835669_o.jpg?oh=aa61b76d9515e19c850e4b751662cc7c&oe=59CC99D2 Edit: well, this was a test to see how to post photos from FB. It worked, but I can't delete the thread now. Soooooo, may as well as pout a link t...
by Otay Michael
Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: clearlake 1
Replies: 0
Views: 1595

clearlake 1

clearlake topwater
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by Otay Michael
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ripping reel
Replies: 7
Views: 1772

Re: Ripping reel

I just got a new 9.3:1. Great for setting the hook on those frog fish!
by Otay Michael
Thu May 18, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Re release by request from Bobby Barrack | For those of you emailing WTH is going on at the Delta
Replies: 35
Views: 17833

Re: Re release by request from Bobby Barrack | For those of you emailing WTH is going on at the Delta

Well put.. "Kira Davis, commenting at RedState, remarks: The 1,000,000 citizens in Los Angeles county alone who collect food stamps provided by taxpayers are not freeloaders. The millions of illegal immigrants being harbored in California’s sanctuary cities to the cost of taxpayers are not free...
by Otay Michael
Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA DELTA FROG ROD AND FROG LURE CHOICES!
Replies: 5
Views: 2023

Re: CA DELTA FROG SEASON RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER?

I've always used the spro bronze eye popping frog. Rigged on a Dobyns 735 frog rod with an 8.1 gear reel. Can't wait for the froggin!! Had 10 blow ups, fought 8 to the boat, landed 6 - all on the frog Wed.. Fun times are here! Otay Lake, water 70. https://sdfish.com/forums/attachments/frogoutsideth...
by Otay Michael
Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rods...Great Customer Service!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3442

Re: Dobyns Rods...Great Customer Service!!

Thanks for the replacement tip sent out so quickly. Appreciate it.
by Otay Michael
Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Senko Colors & Sizes?
Replies: 10
Views: 5286

Re: Delta Senko Colors & Sizes?

I find that it's always whatever size and color the local tackle store is out of.
8)
by Otay Michael
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 9.02 Spot
Replies: 2
Views: 3535

Re: 9.02 Spot

CHUNK!
by Otay Michael
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris
Replies: 11
Views: 4305

Re: Bouncing Big Bass at Lake Perris

I don't know why folks say the net is not cool, it gets wet before it touches the slime coat, so it does not remove it, wouldn't you think? Obviously the carpet does, I cringe when i have to 'bounce them' myself.

By the way, congrats on a nice day on the water and landing so many.
by Otay Michael
Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta help!
Replies: 5
Views: 2199

Re: Delta help!

Sycamore had 6" visibility on Tues. Not a nibble in 4 hours for two of us. but we were going for black bass.
by Otay Michael
Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where have all the giants gone?
Replies: 36
Views: 8491

Re: Where have all the giants gone?

Was the George Perry bass a FL?
by Otay Michael
Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where have all the giants gone?
Replies: 36
Views: 8491

Re: Where have all the giants gone?

Florida strain LMB were 1st introduced into San Diego city lakes in 1959. The majority of the initial stocking of those pure FLMB we.... was caught in Dec 2016 in NorCal, not sure if it was officially recorded, lots of giant bass don't get listed on the top 25. Tom Just for the record, California n...
by Otay Michael
Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where have all the giants gone?
Replies: 36
Views: 8491

Re: Where have all the giants gone?

Florida strain LMB were 1st introduced into San Diego city lakes in 1959. The majority of the initial stocking of those pure FLMB were planted into lakes that already had northern strain LMB populations. The pure FLMB strain has been deluded or intragraded (mixed) with NLMB for decades in Californi...
by Otay Michael
Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where have all the giants gone?
Replies: 36
Views: 8491

Re: Where have all the giants gone?

Where have all the giants gone? :shock:

Nowhere.

Cooch and Bobby are still on the Delta, Butch, B.Day and I are still in So. Cal!!!
:lol:
by Otay Michael
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Record Fish Qualifications & Requirements?
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Record Fish Qualifications & Requirements?

5348 http://www.seewald.com/images/Fishing/Misc/Mac_Weakley's_25.1_pound_bass.jpg Morgan, keep thirsty, and keep prepared! 8) I was not when I had a chance at the world record, don't know what I would have done if she bit, story of my attempt at Dotty here, bring popcorn: http://www.seewald.com/had_...
by Otay Michael
Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Closures
Replies: 2
Views: 5306

Re: New Delta Closures

Seems like the natural winds would do enough damage, you get small white caps when the wind picks up. Except maybe wake boats, but don't think they are around this time of year.
by Otay Michael
Thu Feb 23, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is and isn't Jerry Brown's fault.
Replies: 23
Views: 4330

Re: What is and isn't Jerry Brown's fault.

Amen, Robb R, amen.
by Otay Michael
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quagga muscle clarification
Replies: 11
Views: 3564

Re: Quagga muscle clarification

It's all so stupid. there's always going to be water somewhere in the boat, or the motor. Common sense is definitely not too common.
by Otay Michael
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Saw this pic from '13 Hmm parked on it? #orovilledam update
Replies: 6
Views: 4286

Re: Saw this pic from '13 Hmm parked on it? #orovilledam update

Guess the spillway is not the scary part, it's the emergency spillway that's so close to the 1,700' long, 30' deep concrete wall failing. This would allow BILLIONS of gallons to spill in short order. New article from the Merc. news says warnings had been ignored for over a decade: "Oroville Dam...
by Otay Michael
Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDERS | Spillway Failure expected within 60 minutes
Replies: 12
Views: 4844

Re: IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDERS | Spillway Failure expected within 60 minutes

I was wondering how the emergency spillway handled the overflow yesterday, did that major road below it hold up? Nope, and here are pics... and "the nightmare scenario at Oroville Dam that officials are fighting to prevent." http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-oroville-dam-how-2017...
by Otay Michael
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Saw this pic from '13 Hmm parked on it? #orovilledam update
Replies: 6
Views: 4286

Re: Saw this pic from '13 Hmm parked on it? #orovilledam update

OUCH!


Another view, does not take long for the damage to spread with water huh?

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