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With HBC 4 less than 2 months away who do you guy's peridct will be the favorite to win?? Jim

I'll wait to see the list before I decide.... not sure yet , but don osbourne is one of the early favorites

Jim Moulton all the way!!!!!!

Bob Cepek,,,2nd at CLearlake S. Bailey had him by 3/4 oz. I say he takes it this time.

Rich

I second Rich on Bob Cepek!!!!

I will pick Billy Hines...this guy has the skill and the will...I've seen him catch some big 'uns...

Phil Burges

mmmmmmmeeeeeeeeee!!!! that's why i signed up for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want Shaun Bailey to win it, but Butch Brown is another favorite.

Jim, I'll pick you!

All I will say is there is a HUGE difference between Clearlake and Pedro they are not even remotly the same! I also will not vote as there are too many good guys fishing and in a tournament like this LUCK plays a huge roll all you need to do is get a big bite and get it in the boat. I have said it before, I would rather be "lucky" than "good" any day. One thing is for sure it will be tough on tournament day as the fish will have been beat up by two months of pre-fishing. Good luck to all.

Shaun Bailey

I am fishing it but I will pick Nico Raffo. He and Rob Belloni won the slugfest there this past weekend. Look at Nico's Cal Fishing photo album and see for yourself. He will be my odds on favorite, unless of course, I get lucky

Phil Burgess...... dude is a stud........

RipnRog wrote:Phil Burgess...... dude is a stud........

Rob Belloni

RMANZO wrote:mmmmmmmeeeeeeeeee!!!! that's why i signed up for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

side bet ???? but you have to promise no swimbaits ????

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

Chris Vanclef,Rob Belloni, and of course Nico Raffo. Awesome swimbait fisherman with the knowledge of the lake and skill sets second to none. Raphael Rossi,Don Osborne ,and Josh St.John also. They are in and know enough to gettir done as well. Gonna definetly be a good competitive field and exciting to see how this turns out! If there are still openings I may jump in if my money status changes someday soon . I say good luck to all and hopefully we will see some big fish caught!

Chris Vanclef
Rob Belloni
Moorman, Don
Niapas, Alex
Robert Mansor
Bruce, Joe
Nico Raffo
and if he were fishing, Rod Martin
I think are the ones to beat on Don Pedro and have lots of big bass to their name here..

Jigs There are alot of guys in this area that are good swimbait fishermen. Here are a few more to put on your list Tom Schocton, Robert Marxsmiller, Bill Cook, Arron Cole, and that bald headed guy Brian Cox. I would like to see the entry list before I make my guess either way this is going to be a fun tournament. Can't wait!!!!

lol..............Brian who. Never heard of him

Jim Moulton wrote:Jigs There are alot of guys in this area that are good swimbait fishermen. Here are a few more to put on your list Tom Schocton, Robert Marxsmiller, Bill Cook, Arron Cole, and that bald headed guy Brian Cox. I would like to see the entry list before I make my guess either way this is going to be a fun tournament. Can't wait!!!!

I totally agree Jim, I also need to see the list, and in no way did I mean to slight anyone of the others, I should have waited to see the list, and I am sure alot of the best may not be on the list ??

There are 50 guys in the event all capable of winning, do some of us have local advantage, maybe. Should be fun!

You may not have heard of him, but I KNOW you have HEARD him havent you!!! My partner is the man, I wish he was fishing it especially if it is a bed bite, if that happens I am out for sure!

James Mize............sleeper

i got my money on Greg Ross also watch out for Oliver Ngy

Rob Belloni and Bassin Don Moorman are not fishing this event. Too bad I like both of those guys and wished they would be reppin NOR CAL. It will be fun either way. What happened to Shawn Bailey? he is a no show also.

Well if I had to put some serious thought into this I would say............ THE GUY WITH THE BIGGEST FISH LOL LOL

Good Luck Yall

Looks like Shaun is out so my next two guess will be....

Cris Vanclef or Nico Raffo.

I have to vote for myself, but if I was not fishing I would put my money on Danny Gillespie, Kyle Rassmusen, Aaron Cole, Joe Bruce, Alex Niapas, Greg Ross or The TACO MAN RMANZO, and of course Nico and Cris - too many good names on the list. If the bite does not change it will be very interesting, I think with all of the guys fishing though it will take a teen fish to win in March even with a tough bite.

I think Steve is gonna sneak in with a 13.46 and take it!

Why do you ask....the guy is due!

Thanks Robert Marxmiller for picking 5 of my top 6, Danny Gillespie, Kyle Rassmusen, Aaron Cole, Joe Bruce, Alex Niapas. The other would be you. I'll just keep hanging at Melones

Your pictures almost have me making want to make the drive, but now I need to spend my Fridays trying to train some fish at Pedro! I am sure Mr. Gillespie has some pet "teeners" that will be ready to go! Just going to show up have fun and GO for it...

CV

Raphael Rossi or Greg Ross. That Oliver guy friggin' sucks.

TritonBrent wrote:

RipnRog wrote:Phil Burgess...... dude is a stud........

Phil is the Man!!!!!!!

Dont leave out BUB TOSH !!!!!!HUBBA BUBBA!!!!

Steve Pagliughi

STONEFREE wrote:Dont leave out BUB TOSH !!!!!!HUBBA BUBBA!!!!

Not Entered!

when will we get to see a list????

I was shocked to see Bub and Bassindon are out, I was even more shocked at a couple of the names on the VTO list there are a couple of guys on there who could compete themselves ( HI GUYS - you know who you are! ) I almost did the same thing, but when I thought about it, I could not sit in a boat on Pedro and watch!

Robert

barse41 it is posted on the HBC website.

RMARX wrote:I was shocked to see Bub and Bassindon are out, I was even more shocked at a couple of the names on the VTO list there are a couple of guys on there who could compete themselves ( HI GUYS - you know who you are! ) I almost did the same thing, but when I thought about it, I could not sit in a boat on Pedro and watch!

Robert

YOU COULD SIT IN MY BOAT ANYTIME !!!

i would definatly like to see one of our local boys win it.
Gillespie if he's been keeping track on that big momma 17lber

Mike wrote:Phil Burges

LL

Here is the list of anglers in alphabetical order:


1 Sam Balbas Madera CA
2 Jerry Ballesteros Burbank CA
3 Jeff Billings Clearlake CA
4 Butch Brown Castaic CA
5 Kent Brown Roseville CA
6 Joe Bruce Sonora CA
7 Phil Burgess Kerman CA
8 Robert Cepek Vacaville CA
9 Aaron Cole Salida CA
10 Steven Davies California City CA
11 Gary Dobyns Yuba City CA
12 Matthew Dolph Madera CA
13 William Egan III San Clemente CA
14 Corey Fenske Granite Bay CA
15 Danny Gillespie Sonora CA
16 Cesar Gonzalez Kingsburg CA
17 Greg Hall San Francisco CA
18 Phil Hill La Grange CA
19 Billy Hines Vacaville CA
20 Justin Kerr Simi Valley CA
21 Jason Kincanon Yolo CA
22 Mike Krnaich Petaluma CA
23 Robert Mansor La Grange CA
24 Richard R. Martinez Brentwood CA
25 Robert Marxmiller Modesto CA
26 Robert Matsuura Sacramento CA
27 Ken McDonald La Mirada CA
28 Mitch Melikian Madera CA
29 Dennis Miller Las Vegas NV
30 James Mize Squaw Valley CA
31 Shane Moore Clear Lake Oaks CA
32 Jim Moulton Merced CA
33 Oliver Ngy La Puente CA
34 Alex Niapas Altaville CA
35 Donald Osborne Castro Valley CA
36 Steve Pagliughi Carmichael CA
37 Tony Peterson Livermore CA
38 Nico Raffo Pleasanton CA
39 Kyle Rasmussen Angels Camp CA
40 Greg Ross Modesto CA
41 Rafael Rossi Castro Valley CA
42 James Smith Soulsbyville CA
43 Josh St. John Novato CA
44 Dwayne Stiles Oxnard CA
45 Mike Tobey Vacaville CA
46 Mike Van Guilder Jr. Delhi CA
47 Cris Vanclef Mountain View CA
48 Cory Woodruff Suisun City CA
49 Jay Wright Seal Beach CA
50 Patrick Zapponi Antioch CA

I wouldv gone with bub if he was in. Im gonna go with greg ross. If you seen his photos on the sbnation picts area he has some donkeys. If not, then someone who finds a killer swimbait bite.

Don Osborne
Shaun Bailey
Butch Brown
Justin Kerr

I'll go with the overdue Old Fart! Gary Dobyns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!