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by Steve
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS RESPONDS -
Replies: 65
Views: 8294

Re: WON BASS RESPONDS -

Bill: With the change in format you clearly have lost a percentage of fishermen. However, you also have drawn interest from a whole different crowd. I like the change and it fits into my style of fishing. I dont see how this new format would screw the backseater, as many have suggested. Since each p...
by Steve
Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC-4 Angler & VTO Fields Posted on the HBC website
Replies: 7
Views: 785

Re: HBC-4 Angler & VTO Fields Posted on the HBC website

No Bailey (s) what happen??? Interesting... at least the Posse is represented by the US Open champ Justin Kerr!!! I figured Shaun would be going for back-to-back titles, but must have had a conflict? Also surprised that Paul didn't make the field... would have been pulling for a Bailey either way! ...
by Steve
Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC 4 Who's your pick?
Replies: 58
Views: 7038

Re: HBC 4 Who's your pick?

I would have to see the list of anglers first. There are some excellent locals I know are going to be in it, and lets face it, they have an advantage. However, if Nico Raffo is in it my vote goes for him. Then again, I always feel like I have a shot at winning :P
by Steve
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early Pre-spawn?
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

Re: Early Pre-spawn?

Most of the females right now, are not to a point where their eggs are developed enough to get them into that state. So do they have some sort of biological clock as far as eggs are concerned? Or is it more of a physical reaction to the warmer water when they start to generate their eggs? If they a...
by Steve
Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POLL FOR SLUGFEST
Replies: 16
Views: 2240

Re: POLL FOR SLUGFEST

I may be in. I return home from a long road trip later this week. Once I get back Ill figure out if Im fishin it or not. Chances are good I am.

Bevard/Pagliughi
by Steve
Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA College Choices
Replies: 43
Views: 6281

Re: CA College Choices

Well, as we all know fishing is a viable career these days. And if thats what Nick really wants to do with his life then he should choose a school that is located in an area that he can continue to progress with a career in fishing. Obviously he should focus on getting a good degree, but being in a ...
by Steve
Sat Dec 27, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What if this happened out on the Delta at dusk? Havasu?
Replies: 8
Views: 2016

Re: What if this happened out on the Delta at dusk? Havasu?

Well, I hope they have a lighter. Id use the trolling motor to get to the shoreline and get a rip roaring fire going. That would keep me alive until help could arrive.
by Steve
Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Most accurate weather forecast?
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Most accurate weather forecast?

Ive been fishing a bunch lately, and prior to planning a trip I look at the weather to try to predict the best day to go, but most importantly the best day where conditions arent life threatening :P So far, the place I go to check the weather has been horribly off, not even close to what actually ha...
by Steve
Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Moon Phenomenon
Replies: 5
Views: 1271

Re: Moon Phenomenon

I do! But the best time to go is when you can, and I could so I did!

:P
by Steve
Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Moon Phenomenon
Replies: 5
Views: 1271

Re: Moon Phenomenon

I can tell you I spent the last couple nights fishing Clear Lake. I had the lake to myself. There were no clouds, no wind, the lake was the calmest Ive ever seen it. The moon was huge and bright. Shooting stars everywhere. I fish alot at night and I can tell you the last few nights have been a few o...
by Steve
Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WesterBass.tv problem
Replies: 2
Views: 418

WesterBass.tv problem

How come when I watch the videos I get about half way through and the video freezes? When the little ball catches up to the "run line" the whole video freezes.
by Steve
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Hammer swimbaits
Replies: 17
Views: 4456

Re: Big Hammer swimbaits

5" color of your choice, 3/8 oz jig head with a strong hook and the widest gap you can find. Super glue head to body.

Let sink to bottom. Slow roll on botton all day long.
by Steve
Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Hammer swimbaits
Replies: 17
Views: 4456

Re: Big Hammer swimbaits

Yeah, hammer heads are a great bait. Ive caught fish, largemouth not stripers, on them on every lake Ive fished them and that does not include the Delta. They smell a little funny, but they are a great bait to have in your arsenal.
by Steve
Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what would you do? LONG
Replies: 10
Views: 1653

Re: what would you do? LONG

Well, my opinion is that its the guide that is not living up to his obligation. I had a similar experience years ago and to this day have nothing good to say about the professionalism of the guide in question.

What is the name of the guide?
by Steve
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5mph or no wake - is there a difference?
Replies: 56
Views: 7289

Re: Just so ya know I'm not blow smoke!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3077048323_eb0692490d.jpg This is the kind of erosion many of us, as water front home owners, are faced with. This is the water front in my back yard here on Sandmound. This is what has occured in the 4 years that I have resided here. My back area was flat and th...
by Steve
Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What scale do you use?
Replies: 23
Views: 2859

Re: What scale do you use?

Ive used the Rapala scale for years and have never had any problems. Yes, I would like to get a scale that has a 1/100th scale instead of ounces which is 1/16. But the Rapala is fine. I check the scale frequently by going to the grocery store. I get 3 gallons of water, a plastic bag and go over to t...
by Steve
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Football Jig Trailers?
Replies: 20
Views: 4156

Re: Football Jig Trailers?

If you are talking about a "bare naked" football head then the nod goes to full sized (5" I think) Yamamoto Hula Grub. If you are talking a football head with a rubber skirt then the Paca Chunk.
by Steve
Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Marina still open?
Replies: 2
Views: 665

Berryessa Marina still open?

Is this facility still open such that the public can launch there? I called today and the number was disconnected.
by Steve
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Results - AC Motherlode Pro Team - McClure - 11/01/08
Replies: 3
Views: 979

Re: Results - AC Motherlode Pro Team - McClure - 11/01/08

Makes me want to run right out and fish McClure.
by Steve
Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat raffle
Replies: 8
Views: 1837

Re: Boat raffle

by Steve
Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance Configuration Question
Replies: 6
Views: 947

Re: Lowrance Configuration Question

Vince: I would think this applies to your Lowrance since I got my about 6 months ago and the software version at the time was already two versions out of date. My unit is the 525. I found this out while fishing with a friend and it was taking forever for my GPS to lock into satellites, plus it frequ...
by Steve
Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huntin Coots ???
Replies: 15
Views: 2127

Re: Huntin Coots ???

Marty wrote: No one eats coots.
Marty, boat doesnt need to be anchored. Its the forward motion thing that counts. Also, you never spent much time in the Southeast have you? Plenty of coots being eaten there.
by Steve
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old lures for us more mature fihsermen
Replies: 24
Views: 3323

Re: Old lures for us more mature fihsermen

Lucky 13's (red head white body)!! I actually put a few in my Delta box last year and caught a few fish on them. Great bait, even swimming them works well. And then theres the old Manns augertail. I loved swimming that worm weightless as a kid and Im convinced that would still work today, especially...
by Steve
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huntin Coots ???
Replies: 15
Views: 2127

Re: Huntin Coots ???

You can shoot coots, and you can shoot one or many from a boat with a motor. However, all forward progress created by said motor must cease prior to shooting. If the boat was still moving when they shot that is illegal. If they used a handgun, thats illegal on two counts (cant shoot coots with a han...
by Steve
Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA Bass Federation Region 3 Info
Replies: 5
Views: 1185

Re: CA Bass Federation Region 3 Info

Good deal John.
by Steve
Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake
Replies: 29
Views: 7783

Re: clear lake

I know nothing about this person except this. Hes old and hes been fishing a long time. Not everybody cares to get a lake record, and not everybody "certifies" a giant fish. Maybe he caught that fish back in the 60's and didnt really care to let the world know about it. I dont really know ...
by Steve
Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake
Replies: 29
Views: 7783

Re: clear lake

Check out this profile. See anything on here that makes you raise an eyebrow?

http://www.heavyweightbassclassic.com/v ... angler=136
by Steve
Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAY 1 US ANGLER'S CHOICE R1 TOC
Replies: 6
Views: 1843

Re: DAY 1 US ANGLER'S CHOICE R1 TOC

Wills got this one wrapped up, and if anybody deserved a new boat, after everything hes been through with his current boat, its him.
by Steve
Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Foodsaver is broken - Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1159

Re: Foodsaver is broken - Help!

the vaccum is no longer working. use the lips that live upstairs :lol: I didnt say I needed to vaccum pack an elephant! Greg, I do eat bass, and yes I do need it for bass. But I practice selective harvest, both size wise and lake wise. I love a meal of fried 12" spotted bass. John, I may take ...
by Steve
Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Foodsaver is broken - Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1159

Foodsaver is broken - Help!

I recently dropped my FoodSaver Professional II on the ground and the vaccum is no longer working. I called them and they said they have no service centers, basically that I was out of luck. This is a piece of equipment I use often, and with the duck season approaching I need to get this thing fixed...
by Steve
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep release gadget ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2051

Re: Deep release gadget ?

Im not a fan of fizzing because 1) anytime you poke a hole in a fish you open a portal for infection and 2) anytime you are sticking a needle in a fish you run the risk of being slightly off and hitting a vital. But, thats just how I feel about it. I also dont like poking holes in lips for any purpo...
by Steve
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep release gadget ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2051

Re: Deep release gadget ?

You can use a baitknocker if you have one. My buddy has a baitknocker where the weight was sorta egg shaped. We took the chains off, and CAREFULLY slid the weight into the fishs stomach. This was surprisingly easy, it goes right in. Just do it slow. Once in we placed the fish in the water and the we...
by Steve
Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait Rod For 2-5oz Swim/Wake Baits.....
Replies: 24
Views: 3557

Re: Swimbait Rod For 2-5oz Swim/Wake Baits.....

The 955 model

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage ... om=fishdel


And PS: Don, whats with the crab?
by Steve
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish Lips
Replies: 13
Views: 2047

Re: Fish Lips

I have a major problem with this as well, any hole is a portal for infection no matter how small. If anglers have to put a clip on a fish they just need to take the time to put it as close to the bone as possible. And nobody needs to poke a hole in a fish to weigh it. Yes, if you put the scale hook ...
by Steve
Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trinity Lake?
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Re: Trinity Lake?

Wow, Seth has a boat! The fish are in deep trouble now. Bring your handheld GPS with you and/or a digital camera.
by Steve
Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do they get in there?
Replies: 26
Views: 4880

Re: How do they get in there?

Birds are the poster child for efficiency, everthing about their physiology is designed for being light weight such that they spend less energy during flight. This includes their ability to digest and excrete food. Food moves through birds very quickly, their digestive system is a serious acid bath....
by Steve
Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Glue for Mission Fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 2193

Re: Glue for Mission Fish?

Thread jacking coming!

The internal harness of the swim doctor falls out very easily.
by Steve
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3:16 real deal
Replies: 8
Views: 2077

Re: 3:16 real deal

They have a 6" version. Its being made in floater, slow sink and fast sink. Ive seen both baits in kokanee and rainbow. Not sure if he makes them in other colors. You have to place an order on his website to get one or two or whatever you want. http://www.316lurecompany.com/ PS: the 6 inch is a...
by Steve
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait Rod Choice
Replies: 22
Views: 3401

Re: Swimbait Rod Choice

The G-Loomis swimbait series.
by Steve
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with my Spro frog?
Replies: 10
Views: 1602

Re: What's up with my Spro frog?

By chance, did you grab the rubber leg material and pull it away from the body of frog, maybe when trying to clear weeds from the bait? If you do this exactly what you described will happen, and as far as I can tell, once it happens you cant fix it. At least I couldnt.
by Steve
Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: florida strain
Replies: 10
Views: 1807

Re: florida strain

IMHO, there is only one lake in CA where I feel fairly certain the bass still retain the pure Florida gene. In every other lake they are absolutley northern/Florida hybrids. I realize thats a very strong statement but Im sticking to it. If you catch enough Florida strain you eventually start noticin...
by Steve
Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I've taken a BREAK from fishing
Replies: 24
Views: 3101

Re: I've taken a BREAK from fishing

Sorry to hear that Guyle. Make sure to take the right care of it and rehab it correctly so you dont have problems in the future.

Steve Pagliughi
by Steve
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's

Ok then, its not free. The less people that launch there the better for me. Have fun at Paradise.
by Steve
Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's

Thats exactly why its free! :P Its not a problem if you take your time
by Steve
Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Luanching at Herman and Hellen's

John, just launch at Kings Island because its free. The ramp is not the best, but neither are your other two choices. You have to approach the ramp at an angle. Since you have a boat the distance between Kings and H&H shouldnt be a factor.
by Steve
Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I've been spined by a LMB???
Replies: 17
Views: 7867

Re: I've been spined by a LMB???

About 6 months ago a dorsal spine of a redear went into my finger along the finger nail (back under the cuticle). Hurt like heck but didnt think anything of it. A week later I woke up at night with an extremely painful finger. That lasted about three days and I almost went to the doctor but didnt. A...
by Steve
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Siemantel copy cats Mattlures
Replies: 117
Views: 17921

Re: Siemantel copy cats Mattlures

I was afraid of that. Well then you will have to go to this link and register, it takes two seconds.


http://newenglandfishing.net/
by Steve
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Siemantel copy cats Mattlures
Replies: 117
Views: 17921

Siemantel copy cats Mattlures

Just thought you all might find this post interesting. I did.

http://www.newenglandfishing.net/index. ... opic=23060
by Steve
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog Color?
Replies: 8
Views: 1427

Re: Frog Color?

Ever looked at the belly of a frog? That should be the only info you need to choose a frog color.