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by ash
Thu Sep 07, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Solar Eclipse Effect on Fish
Replies: 6
Views: 1834

Re: Solar Eclipse Effect on Fish

scott39 wrote: Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:05 pm I tool a day off work a few years ago to fish one. Thought the Delta would be the place to be. Needless to say the bite sucked. But then again it always does for me on the D.
:shock: :lol: :lol:
by ash
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Solar Eclipse Effect on Fish
Replies: 6
Views: 1834

Solar Eclipse Effect on Fish

Hi Gents,

Next month there is a Solar Eclipse and I was wondering what your experience is when fishing during a reduction in visibility during a Solar Eclipse.
by ash
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keeping Bass Alive - Livewell Care
Replies: 6
Views: 1201

Re: Keeping Bass Alive - Livewell Care

Great read and reminder BDBR - when I had my boat I kept H2O2 in my boat in the summer time and night tournaments. I found two cap fulls on each side of my livewell was great for invigorating fish and not overly saturating. DFW is promoting that cooler water is recommended in the summer that is pull...
by ash
Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tuned
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Tuned

sorry to hear about the wifey. I remember when you first moved out to Casitas, I was jealous being on such a great fishery. You just missed an epic glide bait, swimbait, reaction bite at Clear Lake as of two weeks ago it seems most of the grass just vanished in a 6 day span and the hitch were starti...
by ash
Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tuned
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Tuned

Time for a recalibration bud, get on another body of water that you can tune into. it sounds like Casitas is in a major slump or your losing your hearing and eye sight, which I understand happens with fellas your age :lol: :lol:
by ash
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Southern California's 'water doctor' pushes for transformation
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Re: Southern California's 'water doctor' pushes for transformation

The desalinization is constantly blocked for environmental reasons - plus that doesn't pay the right people who own the aquifers or want access to the water. You're silly to think of logical sound solutions....follow the money :mrgreen:
by ash
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLOATING AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL Aug28-Sept 2
Replies: 1
Views: 471

Re: FLOATING AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL Aug28-Sept 2

What are they using for "treatment" thats a-lot of river they intend on spraying (again)
by ash
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead Tatula where do I send it?
Replies: 9
Views: 1060

Re: Dead Tatula where do I send it?

Literally any reel repair place. You can drop it off at fishermans warehouse and they'll send it in to have it repaired. usually takes a few weeks. Just drop it off a few hundred miles away from where you live, and they will send it to 265 miles away to Dawia in Cypress :lol: Rippa lives on Casitas...
by ash
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boaters card
Replies: 16
Views: 1846

Re: Boaters card

Can you take mine for me too? I like how the law doesn't apply to rentals :lol:
by ash
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: good size of Swimbait
Replies: 3
Views: 599

Re: good size of Swimbait

Hey bud the grass is gone either through spraying, heat or most likely both and that bite is quickly set into the sunset - it was a fun time while it lasted though. The 8" Pistol Pete by G-Ratt baits is a nice glide, as well as the IMA Glide Fluke -lots of options out there having a 5" and...
by ash
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT - Clear Lake 8/19 - 8/20
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: BBT - Clear Lake 8/19 - 8/20

I am excited for this event, back to back regions = three days of fishing for me :mrgreen:
by ash
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT - Clear Lake 8/19 - 8/20
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: BBT - Clear Lake 8/19 - 8/20

Early Signups will be on Friday 18th at Lakeport Bait and Tackle between 4:00pm and 6:00 PM
by ash
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Other Fishing Forums
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: Other Fishing Forums

Mike wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:45 am Someone say Lounge??? 😂
:shock: Anymore the WB lounge looks like a retirement home, where they sit around and say back in my day and them dayum kids got no respect - politicos and diaper changes - :lol: :lol:
by ash
Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Other Fishing Forums
Replies: 8
Views: 1119

Re: Other Fishing Forums

Anymore I visit NCBF for nostalgia and BassBoat Central when browsing for boats. I think the Social Media sites are what forums were in the 90's and early 2000's
by ash
Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5
Replies: 12
Views: 1905

Re: 0.0 at Casitas | ABA Results Aug 5

That Sucks about Casitas - i fished my first club tournament there and watched Gerry M crack a teener on a down shoot with a robot worm called oxtard red glitter or something. Some fond memories up there for sure, sad to hear its all but done and that this is exactly what the lake residents have wan...
by ash
Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait questions
Replies: 18
Views: 2549

Re: Swimbait questions

You gotta check out ToXiC Baits https://www.toxicbaits.com/ Ceaser is an artist who is making quality wake baits, swimbaits and glides. I have an old wooden slammer and that thing is a fish catcher but the newer ones just don't have the same thunk. I do well with a Deps Buzzjet, and Brabec Double Bu...
by ash
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Guide
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: Delta Guide

My two top choices are Randy Pringle "The fishing Instructor" http://www.thefishinginstructor.com/
or Vince Borges http://www.vinceborgesoutdoors.com/

Both are great instructional guides that will help you catch fish and hone your fishing skills. :D
by ash
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe
Replies: 5
Views: 822

Re: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe

Knowing when to hold em or fold em is the difference between winning and losing! Tom So true and on the river it is everything a spot can be fire for 30 minutes and then nothing you have to have the utmost confidence in a spot to be there and ready during that golden window of the switch. The way t...
by ash
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe
Replies: 5
Views: 822

Re: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe

Hinde sight is 20/20 it's not like you had the bige bites on day 1 on that spot and you guys were catching the same 1.5lb fish - you felt like you had to move to upgrade and didn't have the confidence in the spot to throw down 2 5lbers - that's fishin' we live and die by our moment to moment decisio...
by ash
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof Open Fiasco??? Maybe
Replies: 2
Views: 840

Re: Snag Proof Open Fiasco??? Maybe

what was the Fiasco ? that you snipped Ricks blow up :mrgreen:
by ash
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch
Replies: 15
Views: 2497

Re: Cooch

Is the Delta even the same without Cooch? Good to read this again. No it is not, it seems when he passed the big un's went with him. I swear there are times when I am in or around lil Mandeville I hear his HAR HAR laughter and verbosness. That's awesome that WB kept those articles, I pulled as much...
by ash
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: SNAG PROOF OPEN Aug 5 - 6th
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: SNAG PROOF OPEN Aug 5 - 6th

The Original Frog Only tournament, the Snag Proof Open brought to you by American Baitworks is this Saturday. Check in's start at 8:00 am at Russo's Marine Cash Only, the good news is you will be paid in Cash at the awards ceremony :D
by ash
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PH...
Replies: 9
Views: 1005

Re: PH...

I would think on larger bodies of water or on the Main Lake the PH doesn't change dramatically. I could see it bouncing in shallow water in the back of the coves. It would take a lot for PH on a larger body of water to swing from 7.0 - 10.0 when i had my own fish tank and teh PH would drop or spike ...
by ash
Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reputable Clear Lake guide
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Re: Reputable Clear Lake guide

Thats really last minute, especially for how the bite is doing up there. Ross England or Christian Ostrander seem to be a good bet. Good luck
by ash
Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Re: BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend

We literally camped the same 15yrd rectangle for 4 hours and were culling fish - crazy :D
by ash
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 649

BBT Clear Lake - Great Weekend

I just came back from Clear Lake after fishing the BBT Delta Wine on Saturday and Northern Region on Sunday. What a great weekend of fishing. BBT had a 92 boat field on Saturday and 74 boat field on Sunday. Saturday the top 3 teams had over 27lbs and Sunday the top 4 teams had over 26lbs. The lake w...
by ash
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: SNAG PROOF OPEN Aug 5 - 6th
Replies: 1
Views: 672

SNAG PROOF OPEN Aug 5 - 6th

Registration is up for the 2023 SNAP PROOF OPEN Aug 5 - 6th. American Baitworks brings us the SNAG Proof Open. Baits that you can fish are Snag Proof and Scum frog's only. This is a two day event out of Russo's Marina with a 100% Payout. Tournament Hours are Saturday 5th 11:00am - 5:00pm. Sunday - S...
by ash
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 1234

Re: NEW Invasive Species Cert for Delta Tournament

I mean do the container ships that are coming into the port(s) and up and down the river need to perform a self assessment muscle inspection as well? :lol: These invavisesliterally come in off of these ships not on bass boats. Also too, what is the over / under until they start charging for stickers...
by ash
Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chatterbaits....just don't understand
Replies: 4
Views: 1122

Re: Chatterbaits....just don't understand

my guess is that the bait is rolling. I rarely have this problem. I would check your snap ring and knot position maybe affecting how they are kicking off of structure too. Or your fish are doing the back stroke through the nursery :lol: :lol:
by ash
Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Repair?
Replies: 6
Views: 903

Re: Trailer Repair?

Contact your insurance company and see what they will cover. If you are looking to replace the fender you'll want to go with someone that works with your boat manufactures trailer. PS your insurance may not cover the bunks unless it was a result of the collision but I'm sure whoever you find will wo...
by ash
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tom Lutz. Spinnerbait on old ncbf
Replies: 1
Views: 577

Re: Tom Lutz. Spinnerbait on old ncbf

Hi Jeff, I am sorry to hear that, it sucks that we are getting to that point where we lose friends that are near and dear to us. RIP Spinnnabait
by ash
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 28-Pound Limit of Smallmouth for KVD
Replies: 1
Views: 656

Re: 28-Pound Limit of Smallmouth for KVD

GOAT
by ash
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Etiquette - How Close is Too Close?
Replies: 12
Views: 2181

Re: Fishing Etiquette - How Close is Too Close?

At the end of the day the respect of bass fishing has gone to an all time low!! A lot of people have no respect for anyone anymore. I understand no one owns the water or spot/point/brush pile/rock pile ect… but if someone’s already there at that particular spot just leave and come back with todays ...
by ash
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 16.62 to Win the Delta | BBT Results June 3 | 15 Boats Blank
Replies: 1
Views: 760

Re: 16.62 to Win the Delta | BBT Results June 3 | 15 Boats Blank

It was a tough day for many anglers for sure. I don't know if 15 boats blanked, as I saw a few rail dumping them, but they did not weigh their fish that's for sure :D Thank you to all of the teams that came up to the event, the BBT anglers are always fun to be around, even when the river is not coop...
by ash
Mon May 22, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro advice for future trip....
Replies: 20
Views: 1959

Re: Don Pedro advice for future trip....

Ryan Cook with the Bass Report podcast spills the beans on Don Pedro. He is a guide that fishes these "Motherlode" lakes every day. I sent you a PM with his latest reports, but I would suggest following him on Facebook and checking out the BassReport :D
by ash
Tue May 16, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finesse jig 20 year old color
Replies: 55
Views: 3329

Re: Finesse jig 20 year old color

Ash, you are just jealous you didn't get to fish in the 60's and 70's before overcrowding, when they would bite on almost everything. lol Man, I heard the bass bite was lit during Prohibition :lol: and if you thought that was good, you should have seen it during the Revolutionary war :mrgreen: :mrg...
by ash
Tue May 16, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finesse jig 20 year old color
Replies: 55
Views: 3329

Re: Finesse jig 20 year old color

How i imagine the posters in this thread :lol: :lol:

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by ash
Fri May 05, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Clear Lake - Early Registration
Replies: 0
Views: 389

BBT Clear Lake - Early Registration

BBT is on Clear Lake tomorrow 5/6/23 with a full Clear Lake and fish in all stages this will be a don't want to miss event. Early registration this afternoon at Clear Lake Outdoors. Clear Lake Outdoors has everything you need to reload the boat and get you dialed in for them Big 'Ol Pigs. ClearLakeO...
by ash
Thu May 04, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Windy Wednesday Nighters Info
Replies: 9
Views: 2783

Re: Windy Wednesday Nighters Info

Mike wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 12:19 pmResults?
He had them posted on Facebook on your Cal_Delta page this morning. Ostrander and Munzo with 22.81
by ash
Tue May 02, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude starter installation
Replies: 3
Views: 407

Re: Evinrude starter installation

I did it myself on my '98 150 FICHT, it was very straight forward. If I recall it was two or three bolts and the electrical lead.
by ash
Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seeking Berryessa Info
Replies: 1
Views: 553

Re: Seeking Berryessa Info

June you're going to run into a lot of pleasure boats for numbers you cant beat staying in the Narrows for spots and some largies. Topwater in the morning around the points and back of coves, then slide out with a football jig in that 10-25' zone. Drop shot a morning dawn or Margarita Mutilator on t...
by ash
Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: CAST For Kids Folsom Sunday 23
Replies: 0
Views: 188

CAST For Kids Folsom Sunday 23

http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Fishermans.jpg https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/ This Sunday 23rd out of Brown's Ravine on Folsom Lake we are holding the annual Folsom CAST 4 Kids event. This year is by far the biggest event we have had in terms of community support, with KNCI's Pat and...
by ash
Thu Apr 06, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Runners for trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 1034

Re: Runners for trailer

Pretty easy DIY job and I'm not very handy. I used pressure treated 2x6's and most boat stores like C&C, Boatmasters, or BPS carry rolls of bunk carpet in either charcoal or black. I cut and carpeted the bunks at home with some SS heavy duty staples and glue (3M 90 contact cement spray works we...
by ash
Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento
Replies: 7
Views: 1092

Re: Trailer repair shop in Sacramento

Looking for a boat trailer repair shop in or near Sacramento to do some work on the torsion axles on my Ranger trail trailer. Use to use California Trailer Works until they closed, got any recommendations? Thanks Sylvan Trailer & Supply Trailer repair shop in Citrus Heights, California Address:...
by ash
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT Delta Wine out of Russos- April 1st
Replies: 1
Views: 706

Re: BBT Delta Wine out of Russos- April 1st

I am looking forward to seeing my BBT family and anglers Saturday. We finally got a break in weather and hopefully the warming temperatures will bring in some big fish!
by ash
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CDFW Launches Immediate Efforts to Save Clear Lake Hitch
Replies: 5
Views: 1162

Re: CDFW Launches Immediate Efforts to Save Clear Lake Hitch

The Hitch will have no problem spawning this spring ! the population will skyrocket ! That is why they need to take immediate action to push this through. If they don't get it pushed through now the spawn and migration reports from this year will Skew the numbers out of their favor for funding. And...
by ash
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3 MUST LEARN Co-Angler Techniques w/ John Crews
Replies: 3
Views: 678

Re: 3 MUST LEARN Co-Angler Techniques w/ John Crews

MichaelB wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:06 am Technique #4
Don't stand on the gunwale of my boat
I tend to not step on the gunwale cause they too slippery from my dip being spit over the side of the boat :|
by ash
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta water temp question
Replies: 4
Views: 949

Re: Delta water temp question

mark poulson wrote: Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:31 pm This site has the most updated info:
https://cdec.water.ca.gov/webgis/?appid ... on&sta=OSJ
Thanks Mark, that's pretty cool. i didn't even know that data was available :D
by ash
Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 21-09 to Lead Delta (More than all but 1 Pro) | Western Series CO Results Day 1
Replies: 2
Views: 2608

Re: 21-09 to Lead Delta (More than all but 1 Pro) | Western Series CO Results Day 1

Can you imagine with how tough that bite is out there and how much the pros have spent to find clean fishable water to watch their Co-Angler bring in 21lbs on day one :shock: I wonder if they were happy or a bit miffed about cleaning out the area :)
by ash
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Atlas Hydraulic Jack help
Replies: 9
Views: 926

Re: Atlas Hydraulic Jack help

Yesterday while fishing nor cal bass and burning 20 gal. of fuel, when I returned to the ramp, the hydraulic jack would not go up. (It does power lower though). This is the second time this has happened, although the last time it wouldn't go up or down. Anyone have any ideas of what could be wrong?...