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- Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prayers for a Fisherman
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1292
Re: Prayers for a Fisherman
Just an update...Bill has been released to hospice care. His family is by his side, and his wish is to be near his friends until his suffering ends.
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:28 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prayers for a Fisherman
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1292
Prayers for a Fisherman
I haven't posted in quite awhile, but I just need some support for a close friend and fantastic fisherman. Bill Murphy, AKA Papa Smurf, is critcally ill in a hospital in Vallejo. Any who know him will know he is fighting with all his power to overcome a very devastating illness. His wonderful family...
- Thu May 08, 2008 1:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Swimbait reel question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4848
Re: Swimbait reel question
In addition to durability issues, there is the issue of relative power.Most regular bass reels hold around 100-150 yards of line rated around 15lb diameter. When you go up to 25lb the capacity drops to around 70-100 yards. If you make a 30 yard cast you have lost 50% of your gear ratio due to decrea...
- Thu May 08, 2008 6:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What is the best way to dart head worms?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3007
Re: What is the best way to dart head worms?
I use the lightest weight conditions allow...usually 1/16 or 1/8th. I like to use Robos and Magic worms in 6" for better fish, but my favorites are baby brush hogs and 5" single tail grubs. These two baits just flat catch'em!
- Tue May 06, 2008 11:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Pro-Teen registration
- Replies: 3
- Views: 520
Re: Pro-Teen registration
Go to the main page menu on the left of your screen...
click on Pro teen...
click on liability and consent form
click on Pro teen...
click on liability and consent form
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:02 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Taking grandson to Berryessa, Any advice?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1674
Re: Taking grandson to Berryessa, Any advice?
American shad
nishiki
ghost minnow
chartruse shad
Depends on water clarity and time of day
nishiki
ghost minnow
chartruse shad
Depends on water clarity and time of day
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: ABA Folsom - Results?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1568
Re: ABA Folsom - Results?
Don't tell DFG they are poaching...
Just tell 'em they are dumping buckets full of Quaggas in the lake
Just tell 'em they are dumping buckets full of Quaggas in the lake
- Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What is the best spinning rod under $100?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5246
Re: What is the best spinning rod under $100?
I have both the Clarus and the Woo Davies....can't go wrong with either one but...
The Woo Davies rod ROCKS!...great sensitvity, balance and power.
The Woo Davies rod ROCKS!...great sensitvity, balance and power.
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What are you favorit worm colors & size in Delta
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3654
Re: What are you favorit worm colors & size in Delta
S-20 Spade worm T rig with 1/4 oz tungsten weight and faceted red bead pegged on 3/0 gammie offset.
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Why not M/K power drive's on bass boats
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3627
Re: Why not M/K power drive's on bass boats
I know what you are thinking BDBR... I had a Silvertroll 12/24 TM on my very first bassboat that had a foot control with the option to hand control by switching a pin on the head. It was a pretty crappy TM but the hand control option was surprisingly cool. I discovered many situations where the hand...
- Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Camanche any tips????
- Replies: 2
- Views: 612
Re: Camanche any tips????
The main lake has many flats, breaks and humps...get a good topo map and do a little study before going. There are some good areas near the spillway, around the islands and along the west side well away from the bank. The river arm fishes a little more like most foothill reservoirs, with some steepe...
- Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: fish. and ski question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5099
Re: fish. and ski question
I have a 1998 Viper Coral 205 with a 225 efi and 6" jackplate. I have never been in a fishing situation where draft was an issue. The biggest drawback of most fish-n-ski's is the wind signature caused by the wrap around windshield. It acts like a sail on breezy days, causing some boat control i...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:59 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Spook help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1088
Re: Spook help
Thanks John...I use a custom spook rod with a real soft tip so I won't pull it away from 'em. I would bet it might be eaiser to walk 'em at long distance with braid as well?
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Large Punker!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1208
Re: Large Punker!
They don't work...it's a waste of time...just send it to me and I will kindly dispose of it.
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Spook help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1088
Spook help
I am planning to try tossing spooks on braid this season...a few questions: What type of connection will allow the best bait motion...split ring or tie direct? If direct, which knot? Should I stiffen the line with superglue? I have always used 17-20lb mono for spooks, but I have been told braid is a...
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake beginner help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2923
Re: Clear Lake beginner help
Actually, a compliment and an observation...well, maybe an uppercut....nah, Bones is verry cool
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:14 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake beginner help
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2923
Re: Clear Lake beginner help
Lemme see....uh, ...YEP!
That ther's Bones alright.
well, they do have a lot in common...
That ther's Bones alright.
well, they do have a lot in common...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:52 am
- Forum: Hunting General
- Topic: Conely Prescision Cartridge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1581
Conely Prescision Cartridge
Any feedback? They make match grade cartridges for my Weatherby rifle much cheaper than anywhere else I can find, and many more choices of bullet weights and types.
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Important Information Regarding the Quagga Mussel
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5622
Re: Important Information Regarding the Quagga Mussel
Just a question...how could "clean and dry" be enforced or regulated in this rain? A two hour drive through this weather and my carpet is soaked, washing down into the bilge and out the drain hole...even if wiped clean and dry before leaving, the bilge area would no doubt be wet and dirty....
- Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Severe drought predicted for 2008!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2591
Re: Severe drought predicted for 2008!
Kopper...I said "normal"...in qoutation marks... :roll: :roll: I have grown to expect the unexpected! I was just wondering what you guys think the summer has in store for us this year. I will say that the drought cycles are very benificial to many of our atrophic lakes...new grasses and bu...
- Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Severe drought predicted for 2008!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2591
Severe drought predicted for 2008!
Just kidding...
Do you think this will be a "normal" rainfall year? What condition do you think our reserviors will be in come July? This last week of storms should help with snowpack...will it be enough to put some ramps back in the water?
BTW, nice fish Tony!
Do you think this will be a "normal" rainfall year? What condition do you think our reserviors will be in come July? This last week of storms should help with snowpack...will it be enough to put some ramps back in the water?
BTW, nice fish Tony!
- Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Matt Newman swimbait rods
- Replies: 1
- Views: 617
Matt Newman swimbait rods
Any one have an opinion or first hand knowledge on the Fig Rig series swimbait rods designed by Matt Newman?
Re: Hand pain
I have dealt with this personally for the last two years... #1 Get a good wrist brace and wear it....esp. when sleeping. You might be surprised how much stress you can put on the wrist joint from sleeping in a flexed position. #2 Get some left-handed reels and learn those techniques from "both ...
- Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:08 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Pre-Fishing Blues
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1874
Re: Pre-Fishing Blues
I'm certainly no expert, but the one aspect of prefishing I have learned that has improved my tourney success the most is planning ahead for the movement. If I have confidence in an area or specific spot for the tourney, I don't need to do much on that water in prefish...maybe just a few tries witho...
Re: TM help
Yep...I was spinnin in circles while wakeboarders tried their best to keep me from fixing it...The existing cord lasted 9 years, so I sure hope I own a different TM before then
Re: TM help
Thanks Brambo...yeah I tried the screwdriver thing and dropped it in the lake...( I was having a low performance day )...I will try to look at another working cord first...good suggestion.
TM help
Last trip I noticed a little fraying on my release cord for my MG TM...I thought "I better take care of that when I get home" The very next time I went to lift the motor...POP...broken cord. The break was down inside the mount, so I had to remove the shaft from the mount to get the motor o...
- Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: How much line?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 910
Re: How much line?
It depends...on my flippin/pitchin reels I have 20lb big game backing the reel, then about 20 or so yards of whatever I am fishing with on that particular trip. I use this system for most applications except situations where I am either making much longer presentations (crankbait/swimbait/spoons) or...
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1302
Re: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
Perfect...I have a Diawa left hand that I use for froggin but my only complaint has been lack of drag pressure. Even with pliers I get slippage on fish in the weeds. Sounds like the Carbontex washers may solve that?
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1302
Re: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
Yeah, I asked him a few Q's already....also Larry's in Vallejo... just looking for 1'st hand experiences with the mods...
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:58 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tech question....HELP!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3772
Re: Tech question....HELP!!!
Get a Trophy and have your original prop repaired so you can run either one depending on conditions, load, and elevation. Having a 3 blade/4 blade choice is very useful...
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1302
Re: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
Thanks TTCal, that is the info I was hoping for. It sounds as though my older reels stand a good chance at some performance upgrading.
- Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Reel Modification/Maintainance help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1302
Reel Modification/Maintainance help
I've got a bunch of reels going in for service. Usually I just have 'em cleaned and lubed and I'm pretty happy. I have some ABU's...5500c's and a 4500c that are around 20 years old...still perfect, just old. I also have a few diawa's and of course Shimano's going in as well. I have heard of reels ge...
- Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:42 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: looking for songs about fishing
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4337
Re: looking for songs about fishing
C'mon guys..."Fish On" by Primus!
- Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Simple weigh in solution at Clear Lake (and all lakes)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2082
Re: Simple weigh in solution at Clear Lake (and all lakes)
I have suggested a version of this idea on this forum in the past...you get a weigh-in number (card) from the check-in boat. This way if you want to check in earlier than your flight you don't have to wait forever.
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake...priceless!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1274
Re: Clearlake...priceless!
Yep....anywhere in the north where a little bit deeper water was near the tules.
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake...priceless!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1274
Re: Clearlake...priceless!
Mostly Senkos and Beavers...big fish was on a buzzbait though.
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:15 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake...priceless!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1274
Clearlake...priceless!
Where else can you show up sleepless, clueless and in the middle of a cooling trend and still whack 'em pretty good? I know the delta is awesome, but the average fish yesterday was at least a pound bigger than my last few delta trips, and this was the first time up to Clearlake for me this year. Jus...
- Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Hey Kentuck...you gota PM*NM*
- Replies: 1
- Views: 279
Re: What a great event....
It was an incredible experience to participate as a "Pro" this year...my teen is gonna be a great pro himself one day. I wish most adults would conduct themselves as professionally as this young man! Hats off to all the pros and sponsers, crew, and Russo's for a perfect event. A special th...
- Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Jim Grassi,anyone remember him?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1128
Re: Jim Grassi,anyone remember him?
I remember Jim very well...great to hear he is well and active! I first met JJim in 1976...I joined the Castro Valley Bassmasters with the likes of Jay Lui, Tom Lewis, Bill Spence and Jim among others...He is an awesome spiritul motivator and skilled fisherman. Jim was pictured on his boat fishing l...
- Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: stock hook change out on timber tigers?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1085
Re: stock hook change out on timber tigers?
I change 'em to gammie round bends. The split ring on Tigers is very small for the hook...it keeps the hook closer to the body of the bait, keeping them very weedless 8) If you want to change out split rings (I have never had one fail yet) I would reccomend matching the existing size. I love EWG hoo...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Would You Drive your boat @ 50 or your Car @ 60 ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3455
Re: Would You Drive your boat @ 50 or your Car @ 60 ?
Mileage in my Suburban is the same if I drive 55 or 85.... :shock: In my boat I get the best economy at 4600 rpm, or about 50mph, which is the speed I drive most when conditions allow...except when I'm on the clock...then I don't care about a few extra gallons in relation to all the money and time i...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: New Melones
- Replies: 5
- Views: 935
Re: New Melones
Aaron's magic dartheaded worked real well for numbers last week...try a fluke in smokin shad for better fish. As the boat traffic increases the fish will actually move "up" into the mudlines during midday...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone in the San Jose area
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1483
Re: Anyone in the San Jose area
Sorry to hear that...bad stuff happens to good people.
I guess the guys we are lookin for aren't fisherman, huh
I guess the guys we are lookin for aren't fisherman, huh
- Wed May 09, 2007 9:10 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ever catch one of these ? ......on a swimbait ???
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1953
Re: Ever catch one of these ? ......on a swimbait ???
Never caught one on a swimbait, but we did catch two one day back in the 70's at Berryessa while trolling needlefish spoons for trout...6lb test...man what a let down! They were both around 15-20lbs and took awhile to land...real disappointing to battle for so long and then... :? Seeing those pics m...
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Jackplate question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 687
Re: Jackplate question
What motor/prop/hull combo? The numbers sound good now, lowering will probably increase hole shot and decrease top end and overall effeciency.
- Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Not Fishing related
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2536
Re: Not Fishing related
What are you tryin to say G-man???
- Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Blown powerhead?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3990
Re: Blown powerhead?
Good input Dean...certainly not suggesting a DIY kinda thing, just wondering what justifies that kind of labor costs...I have given all the reccomendations to him and he is makin phone calls!
- Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Blown powerhead?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3990
Re: Blown powerhead?
Yeah, and isn't it a bolt on/ afternoon kinda thing??? I'm sure it requires expertise and experience...but even at $150 an hour thats a lot of labor.
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