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- Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clearlake Fish Die Off --- New Approach
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4267
Re: Clearlake Fish Die Off --- New Approach
There is a need for an organization to represent reservoir fisheries in California-no doubt. I have been personally trying to lay the groundwork to do so. However- to provide advocacy and research at the level you speak of for DU, CalWaterfowl, etc, etc-there is considerable overhead and resources ...
Re: bass club
I'd suggest you contact one or more existing clubs, to see what's actually involved in setting up a new club. Redwood Empire Bass Club, Sonoma and Marin counties, meets second Weds of each month. Meetings are held in Santa Rosa area. More info on FB Page, "New Redwood Empire Bass Club", h...
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dallas Texas area lakes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1586
Re: Dallas Texas area lakes
There are about a half dozen lakes in the DFW area in addition to Lewisville and RayBob. There's Ray Hubbard, Grapevine, Eagle Mountain, Lavon, Joe Pool to name the larger ones. Tawakoni is a little further East, between Hubbard and Fork. And if you want to venture further North, there's Texoma on t...
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2 wheel drive on a gravel launch?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3760
Re: 2 wheel drive on a gravel launch?
In all seriousness, Rod, I hope Irene treats you nice. My part of Texas dodged a bullet from Harvey when it started north out of Houston then turned and followed I-10
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:02 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2 wheel drive on a gravel launch?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3760
Re: 2 wheel drive on a gravel launch?
Now, now, Mark...are you trying to say that Rod is a sandbagger?mark poulson wrote:Knowing you, I'm surprised you didn't use sand bags!Rod Martin wrote:Had a 1 ton dodge, I kept 1,500 lbs. of bagged cement in the back made it ride better and really helped traction and bagged cement is about the cheapest thing going
- Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: BASS Northern Open Douglas Final Results
- Replies: 1
- Views: 721
Re: BASS Northern Open Douglas Final Results
Where are the results from the pro side? These are the non-boater results...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:46 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Sneak Peek.. Ike's new prototype
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1221
Re: Sneak Peek.. Ike's new prototype
My Shimano Stradic Ci4+ has the round hard rubber grip, I prefer it over the flat plasticcrawdaddy wrote:What is Abu Garcia's obsession with the round grips on the reel handles. Does anyone out there prefer them? I like the flat ones that have a tackiness to them so your fingers don't slip like Shimano.
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Unprecedented Clear Lake Fish Die-Off: Dead fish islands about the size of three football fields.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17541
Re: Unprecedented Clear Lake Fish Die-Off: Dead fish islands about the size of three football fields.
Hijackers...mark poulson wrote:How did this topic get switched to a tournament prediction topic?
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 3:41 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Unprecedented Clear Lake Fish Die-Off: Dead fish islands about the size of three football fields.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17541
Re: Unprecedented Clear Lake Fish Die-Off: Dead fish islands about the size of three football fields.
Oh yeah one more question why did konocti resort close and when the hell is it going to re open?! I want another shot at seeing Pam anderson, If I forget a pfd maybe she would let me borrow one for the day. Konocti Harbor Resort has been closed since 2009, amid charges of Pipefitters Union pension ...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:34 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Best Double Buzz Rod
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1264
Re: Best Double Buzz Rod
Dobyns 734C (any series). I personally use a Champion 734C for my buzzers, doesn't matter if it's a single or double buzz.
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Solano County Joins Suit Against California Waterfix
- Replies: 2
- Views: 689
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tactical Assault Rods?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1634
Re: Tactical Assault Rods?
Are these the spiral-wrapped rods? I believe Rich Forhan did make a spiral wrap, and I know that Sieg Taylor used spiral wraps as did Gary Klein at one time. I don't know if they were using the ones from Tactical Assault however. And I don't know if Rick was the builder of Tactical Assault rods or S...
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass club in Sacramento
- Replies: 2
- Views: 961
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF THE NEW DOBYNS COLT SERIES!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1432
Re: ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF THE NEW DOBYNS COLT SERIES!!!
Just from the pics, that's a good looking rod! And the $79.99 price point will make a lot of anglers happy, too.
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:33 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: BASS prohibition must spur change to Louisiana's ridiculous water-access policy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1484
Re: BASS prohibition must spur change to Louisiana's ridiculous water-access policy
Probably not gonna happen until/unless Louisiana DFW takes some sort of action to break down the Cajun "good ol' boy" network that now controls/holds private access rights. Gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out, especially with the Skeeter BassChamps championship being held on...
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9269
Re: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
Local realtors can't be happy with this. It's hard to sell a property when there is a dead fish stink, and dead fish floating on the lake, which is supposed to be the major selling point for homes there If I were a Clear Lake homeowner, I'd be pretty upset about the dead fish and the stink they wil...
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9269
Re: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
Here's the link to Clear Lake Water Quality's Facebook page, more info there.
https://www.facebook.com/ClearLakeWater ... f=mentions
https://www.facebook.com/ClearLakeWater ... f=mentions
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9269
Re: Dead fish wash ashore on Clear Lake
Matt Allen has a post on his Facebook page about this. I took the liberty of copying and re-posting here. (NOTE: pretty lengthy but a good read) "If you're a Bass Fisherman who is upset about the conditions at Clearlake here is your chance to make an actual difference! Are you mad about algae, ...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Minn Kota TM repair?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1420
Re: Minn Kota TM repair?
Jim Lambert goes by the handle "Minnkotaman". He's located in San Ramon
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5724
Re: CA DELTA FISHING (Lost and Confused Begginers)
I need specific locations too, exact baits and colors would help too. Seriously? Did you ask that question. Anyone can go catch a bass on the delta!! May not be huge but pretty darn easy. This time of year I would use the Helicopter Lure or the Flying Lure around Holland and you will be fine. Fish ...
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT Co Anglers Area for Lucas Oil Western Classic at Mead
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2044
Re: WWBT Co Anglers Area for Lucas Oil Western Classic at Mead
From their rules: WWBT reserves the right to pair a Pro and Co together on Day 3 in the event there are not enough boats for all the Co anglers. I don't have a dog in this fight (unfortunately I live too far away to fish WWBT), BUT it seems to me, that to maintain a level playing field, if one co h...
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 4:41 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bassmaster Northern Open James River Day 1 | Yamamoto Pro Leads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1591
Re: Bassmaster Open James River Day 1 | Yamamoto Pro Leads
Looking at the contestants in this event and the recent migration of top pros from FLW to BASS I can't help but feel that FLW is in trouble on some level. I doubt so many top FLW guys would be heading over if it was healthy. I know the sponsors like BASS better but... Not that much different than t...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat fire on Folsom Lake
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1813
Re: Boat fire on Folsom Lake
Nielsen reports that "...caused the exhaust pump and the fuel to not mix properly and get rid and evacuate all the fumes, sparking an explosion." Can someone translate this, please? Did he mean to say that the vent pump (bilge vent) was not operated properly to evacuate all the fumes? Whe...
Re: Ned rig
Z-Man recommends their TRD (The Real Deal) bait or the Z-Man Hula StickZ bait. There may be other floating baits out there as wellporkoman wrote:I agree with stand-up baits. Which z-man do you recommend? Some have salt and others maybe not. Not sure what to buy.
- Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:54 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: test/ test over
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1204
Re: test
Hey Michael, I can see this one, but I couldn't see the other ones you posted on your Clear Lake report
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:18 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Messages on WesternBass
- Replies: 1
- Views: 716
Re: Messages on WesternBass
"So easy a caveman could do it"
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Boat Launches
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4326
Re: Delta Boat Launches
12.00? Just wait until you try the gold country lakes. Uh oh....it's worse? Being new here, what do you mean by Gold Country lakes? Are these the northern Cali lakes? Berryessa, Clear, etc? Capell Cove ramp at Berryessa is free, other ramps charge $18-23, the last time I was there (couple of years ...
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:39 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mercury xri
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4284
Re: Mercury xri
Could be pulse pump needs repaired/replaced. Also goto bassboatcentral.com and post under the Mercury forum as there are many there who can help. Good luck and hope you get up and running quick! Another excellent source of information, as far as Ranger Boats is concerned, is the Ranger Bass Boat Ow...
- Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:22 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Jerry's Gas Tax !......
- Replies: 76
- Views: 13604
Re: Jerry's Gas Tax !......
I voted yep by moving. I got a Wonderfull home at a very good price and 15' from back door to my dock. In Florida Gas 2.19-2.30 for reg. Fish are always shallow and topwater is a way of life and roads are much better Do I miss Calif. yep in Jan. when I get up put on shorts and a tee shirt to catch ...
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:05 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Dependable squarebill for ca delta?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4040
Re: Dependable squarebill for ca delta?
This^^^^...there's a reason they named it this colortunaman wrote:Delta Craw Speed Trap is THE go-to!
- Wed May 24, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Konacti Vista Hotel-unfriendly to boaters
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4096
Re: Konocti Vista Topic removed????
I had been reading the original post and I don't remember any name calling. Complaining yes. In regards to this " not being the place for derogatory or inflammatory names to persons or groups." I have also been following this thread. I think the reason the topic was removed was because of...
- Thu May 18, 2017 10:06 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 10-years-old | Maiden voyage in a float tube at Clear Lake
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1888
Re: 10-years-old | Maiden voyage in a float tube at Clear Lake
That look on his face says it all!!
Good job, Jack!
Good job, Jack!
- Thu May 04, 2017 8:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Teen could face charges after jumping into Bass Pro Shops aquarium | Caught on Cam
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5104
Re: Teen could face charges after jumping into Bass Pro Shops aquarium | Caught on Cam
I know a guy who knows a guy...Phil Burgess wrote:BUT I KNOW A GUY!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed May 03, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT Delta Team May 6th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3569
Re: WWBT Delta Team May 6th
Simple solution: eitherbasshol wrote:People show up late time after time.Everyone else s shouldn't be penalized for it
1) Blast them off last, or
2) don't let them fish.
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Awesome Service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1149
Re: Awesome Service
Do you have the contact info for Steve's Custom Props? I recently moved to Texas and need some prop work done.
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Attention Delta Bass Fishermen, Restrictions Modified as of 4-17-2017!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6647
Re: Modified Restrictions as of 4-17-2017!
Last Monday evening on the 17th, the OES modified the restrictions on The Delta. All previous areas that had a speed restriction during the high tides, have now been cleared for full boating access. The new map of the closures(see previous post by WB Staff), now shows the deep south part of the Del...
- Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Project Healing Waters for the Vets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1120
Re: Project Healing Waters for the Vets
PHW just posted an update...date changed
http://www.westernbass.com/forum/projec ... 08358.html
http://www.westernbass.com/forum/projec ... 08358.html
- Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:48 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: WWBT2017 Clear Lake Teams Info
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10764
Re: WWBT2017 Clear Lake Teams Info
On the subject of release boats: I fished a few of the FLW Everstart/Stren/Costa/Rayovac tourneys as a co-angler back in the mid-to-late 2000's (2003-2009), when they used to go out of the old Konocti Harbor Resort. Potentially, each boat could bring 10 fish to the scales (5 each per co and pro). Wi...
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:19 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2018 New boating safety card
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4961
Re: 2018 New boating safety card
It will hurt the fishing industry.FLW will lose put of state anglers and bassmasters won't bring the elite's I'm pretty sure those organizations can get waivers of some kind for a professional event. From FAQ's, in part: A: According to California law, the following persons will not be required to ...
Re: Berryessa
Should be, that's usually one of the last ones to close
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:43 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ban On Lead in Fishing Tackle and Ammunition Overturned
- Replies: 0
- Views: 585
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Alternatives to Clear Lake
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2293
Re: Alternatives to Clear Lake
Can anyone point me in direction of info to launch at Berryessa? Quagga Mussel inspections? You can launch at the Capell Cove free launch on Berryessa-Knoxville Road, just a couple of miles off Hwy 128. Or you can pay to launch at Markley Cove or Pleasure Cove, both accessible from 128. Or you can ...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Just a little clarity....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2585
Re: Just a little clarity....
Great post Travis. Here are a couple screen shots that show the difference between a Regions + card and a Platinum Card which has satellite overlay. Did you know that you can test these both out for free by visiting http://www.navionics.com and clicking on webapp. It is FREE map studying. Thanks, R...
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta closure
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2195
Re: Delta closure
My guess would be the Coast Guard...that should be a good place to start asking, anyway
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:55 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Conditions?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1577
Re: Delta Conditions?
The guy asked a legitimate question...don't be a wise @$$virginialuther12 wrote:Yes I know
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Just a little clarity....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2585
Re: Just a little clarity....
Also, not meaning to hijack your thread, but... Have you given any thought to having Western Bass create a separate Navionics forum? Lowrance and Humminbird already have their own forums, so a Navionics forum would be a nice fit. It can be a bit of a pain to search thru several pages of the "Fi...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:40 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Just a little clarity....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2585
Re: Just a little clarity....
Hey Travis, you might add that the Navionics+REGIONS card comes with one year of free updates (I don't know if this is true for the other two cards, but I assume so...)
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:33 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville betrayal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5471
Re: Oroville betrayal
A snapshot comparison of Oroville and Folsom Dams. Maybe it's time for the Feds to step in and manage Oroville?
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/0 ... structure/
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/0 ... structure/
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:28 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville betrayal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5471
Re: Oroville betrayal
Stratos, Really? With all of the flooding that has and has yet to occur in northern ca, your addition is a quick comment against the tunnels? Wow, if the infastuture in california (new and retrofitted damns and wait for it... yes Tunnels) were constructed. Most, if not all of the current flooding c...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville betrayal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5471
Re: Oroville betrayal
Or twin tunnels...bassdaddy wrote:Somehow the powers to be think we need a train instead of maintained and updated infrastructure.
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