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As might be expected on a sunny, 70+ degree Sunday in January, it was mobbed yesterday. The level 3 parking lot was full, the gravel area off to the side was full and the level 2 parking lot was 2/3-3/4 full. We took the grandkids out for a cruise on the lake arriving about 11:30 and pulling out jus...

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Here is some good info about Lake Oroville ongoing projects for habitat, launch ramps and more

https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2021/Jan ... UR03SOKi6o

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It is my understanding that the ramp will be open through Sunday then closed Monday-Wednesday for parking lot striping. That may be delayed a day for the MLK Holliday on Monday. Here is some good info about Lake Oroville ramps, habitat projects and more: https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2021/January/O...

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People just need to take better care of the fish they put in their livewell no matter what time of year it is. In our reservoirs fish start going deep in the fall and there are deep fish to catch into February, then comes spring and the spawn, then summer so almost every season poses some threat to ...

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I feel your pain! Experienced something similar at Camp Far West. Finally got a few to bite a drop shot, close to the bottom, shake shake shake pause, shake shake shake pause, tick.

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My Ranger 518 now has an X85 on bow and an X15 at the console. I will be fishing BERRYESSA, Clear lake, Shasta, and Oroville. No price point. Thx guys! Since you are used to Lowrance, I agree with Ash. The Elite Ti2 series is a great choice. (And this coming from a guy that is currently using Hummi...

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Suggest you ask your question on the Nitro Forum at Bass Boat Central.

http://www.bbcboards.net/forumdisplay.php?f=44

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Need more info on how it will be used. What sort of boat? On the console or at the bow? What trolling motor? What is your budget? And, where do you fish most often?

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Thanks, I enjoyed that!

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All you pay through DMV or Auto Club is the sales tax and Regsitration fee. You will hear from your county tax assessor about the Personal Property tax. If your county is like ours, they don't care what the bill of sale might say. They will base the value on NADA or Kelly Blue Book. You can appeal t...

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The only way to get more water is through desalinization. That is basically drought proof.

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If found guilty, I think they should display the fishermen like that too!

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That was fun, thanks for sharing

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My new Nitro Z19 Pro came with exactly what you are planning. I have the Ultrex I-pilot link with the Mega Down Imaging transducer. It came with 2 Helix 8 G3N graphs. Mega SI+ at the console and Mega DI+ at the bow. It also has the Humminbird network module which you will need if you want to connect...

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You will need an Ultrex with Ipilot Link and a Humminbird graph that is network capable like the Solix or Helix, not sure about the new model. You will also need a Lakemaster map card. I am using a Helix G3N, The interface is a little cumbersome, but now that I know how it works, it is not difficult...

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Contact Humminbird, their tech support is very good. I have used the chat option and gotten a near immediate response. The people working that chat seem to be very knowledgeable.

https://www.humminbird.com/contact

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Nice video and excellent life lesson and outlook. The harder I work, the luckier I seem to get.

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I would not play it when fishing extremely shallow, but otherwise I don't think it hurts. If nothing else, it will make them think you are wake boarders and no threat to them.

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I salute your decision!! My choice for most of the year is an automatic inflatable. They come in different flotation weights. Most common are 24 and 33 pounds of flotation. If you get an inflatable, pick up at least one recharge kit for it. Also, for Coast Guard legal purposes, inflatable vests only...

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Either the entire Setup or just the Control Head Unit and mount.

What have you got?

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duckslut23 wrote:BPS WILL HAVE BLK FRIDAY SALE ON ELITE 9TI FOR 599

I agree on this one, great graph, especially for that money.

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Thank you guys for such an informative video. Suggestion for the future, try to get your camera shooting over Travis' shoulder so it is looking straight onto the electronics. It is hard to see the details he is talking about when looking at an angle. Well done.

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I saw the post of your nightmare experience on the BBC Nitro forum. I am glad to know now which store you are working with. I recently special ordered and took delivery of a 2021 Z19 Pro through the BPS in Rocklin. The sales, communication, and delivery were all excellent. I actively worked with my ...

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A few months ago my Evinrude ETEC 150 burned a piston. I was referred to Lyle by my regular mechanic as someone who had mastered fixing just one or two cylinders vs rebuilding the whole power head. I took the motor to him for analysis and he told me he could fix it for a fair set price. He had the b...

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Their Facebook page shows they are OK but still no power.

https://www.facebook.com/LakeBerryessa

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Boat is 18’ 6” with a 91” Beam. Powered by Evinrude E-Tec 150 HO. 36 volt, 112 thrust, Minnkota Ultrex Trolling motor, new in November 2019. Two Lowrance Elite 9 Ti graphs at the bow and console networked together, with Navionics chip and totalscan transducers, downscan, sidescan and GPS. Bucket sea...

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Yes, give Dennis a call. He wants to sell it so he can buy my smaller Stratos. My new boat is on order!

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Wow! Terrible, I wonder about the campground below the dam.

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I am posting this listing for my friend Dennis, please contact him directly. Mercury Optimax 250, Rite-Hite 6” manual jack plate, Minnkota Fortrex 112 36v w/ built In transducer, 1.5 years old, Lowrance Hook 7 TS at the bow, Lowrance Elite9 ti, and Humminbird 997 at the console. New carpet on front ...

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Outstanding! Justin is on a roll!

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Well done congratulations! Thanks for sharing your day with us. Gave me a perspective on Yak fishing that I did not have.

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Not a fan. Get hung up much easier without the stretch and feel too much . Flipping jigs in heavy cover it’s nice to have braid but that’s it for me. I agree with BigBassDaddy. My preference for jigs in deeper water is 12-15# fluorocarbon. With a decent quality rod I still get good feel and minimal...

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I have seen and heard of that happening down South with water moccasins. Never heard of it happening with Rattlesnakes, wow! Could happen anywhere in Northern, CA I would think.

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I know for sure that Bidwell and the Spillway ramps are open. Spillway is at perfect level with a very short walk to and from the parking lot and lots of room. Bidwell is way down the ramp with limited parking on the side, then the main parking lot up above. Fishing has been great. Lots of bites and...

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Wow, nice one!

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I was all set to do a big order at TW but when the sale was cancelled I reduced my order considerably. Then I went down to my local Johnson's Bait & Tackle shop and bought nice Tatula SV TW and some other stuff. They gave me a discount and spooled the reel up with line. Our local places need our...

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The concept of "if I let it grow it will get bigger" is untrue, sort of. Every system is different, and "one size doesnt fit all". The biggest problem facing warmwater fisheries managers and quality fisheries these days across the country is stunted populations. This is the dire...

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I was at El Salto-Picachos for a combo trip in beginning of March last year. I actually had more fun at Picachos. Did not get a lot of topwater, some late in the day targeting shade pockets with poppers. But we would get into big schools of 3-4 pounders. Cast after cast to the same spot. Caught them...

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I generally catch and release. During times when the water temperature is below 70 I will keep some spotted bass that are under 3 pounds. I use that parameter because that is when the fish are the best eating. I keep Spots because they are so prolific and most of our spotted bass lakes like Shasta, ...

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Very sorry to lose such a genuinely nice guy. Stayed in cabins numerous times. He always went out of his way to help people. Rest in peace, you made the world a better place.

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In the Yuba-Sutter County Area, Dr Luu the area Health Officer has stated that solo fishing is ok. Fishing charters or fishing in groups is not. It was further clarified that is ok to fish with a member of your immediate household. This was published as a clarification to recent directives that stat...

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Congratulations guys! Always enjoy your videos.

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Fished Oroville on Saturday from a little after 9 until about 1 when I encountered some folks with a broken down boat and towed them back to the ramp. I had 5 good fish, all on Megabass 110 +2 fished very slow with long pauses. Most fish were on points. Fish are footballs, my 5 were 10+ lbs.

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There is a growing good bite. Not sure what this weekend weather will do to it.

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Thanks again everyone!

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Thanks for sharing and the effort to put these videos together!

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Thanks Fellas, I will check them out.

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I know this will be a topic for opinions like belly buttons. Everybody has one. I have been throwing jerkbaits/ripbaits on bait casting tackle. As I have gotten older, I like the pendulum action that a spinning reel under the rod provides to make a long morning of jerking less of strain on my wrist ...

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I purchased a 2019 Ram 1500 crew cab 4WD last Fall. Yeah, it's got a Hemi! I use it to tow my 2006 Stratos 285 Pro XL with Evinrude 150 ETEC. It's an 18 foot boat, single axle trailer. The truck tows it very well. It has the tow package which I would make mandatory. I was not looking for 4WD, but th...

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Good to hear Ron, just start to bust open in the coming weeks.

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