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12-06-2019, 09:35 AM
Thread: Pyramid 12-5-19
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Re: Pyramid 12-5-19
Thanks for the info. I just might plan a trip during winter break in Feb. My boys and I would enjoy getting into some big ones.
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12-06-2019, 07:21 AM
Thread: Pyramid 12-5-19
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Re: Pyramid 12-5-19
Thanks for the report. I've never been, and was wondering when is the best time to go? Any idea? Jan, Feb, etc?
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11-22-2019, 07:51 AM
Thread: two scotty rod holders
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Re: two scotty rod holders
Are they the Striker model rod holders?
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11-22-2019, 07:29 AM
Thread: help choosing a fishfinder...
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Re: help choosing a fishfinder...
Good time to shop. Plenty of sales starting with the holidays around the corner. Any of the major brands will be good. I run the Lowrance Elite Ti2 with the 3 and 1 transducer. Been happy with it...
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11-22-2019, 07:24 AM
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for halibut fishing w/live bait Tomales Bay
Drift with a weight heavy enough to keep the lines touching the bottom.
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11-19-2019, 07:40 AM
Thread: Berryessa 11-17-19
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Re: Berryessa 11-17-19
Nice catch. Do you start your troll out from Markley's Cove or do you just head out to the main lake and fish near the big island. I've never fished that lake before. Appreciate any tips if your...
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11-19-2019, 07:33 AM
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Lake Almanor / Eagle Lake November 15-17
Good day everyone. Made a quick trip up to Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake this past weekend to squeeze in some fishing before the winter snow begins. Fishing was great on Friday afternoon at Almanor...
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11-13-2019, 07:02 AM
Thread: Camanche Boat inspections? lake advise
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Re: Camanche Boat inspections? lake advise
A few years ago my cousin bought a boat from AZ and tried to go to Camanche and he was denied because the boat still had registration tags for AZ. They said that no out of state boats on Camanche,...
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11-08-2019, 07:42 AM
Thread: HDS lowrance + motorguide
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Re: HDS lowrance + motorguide
You might need a Navionics chip in order to do the color shading on depths for your lake. Check out you tube videos for research before you buy the card though.
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11-08-2019, 07:36 AM
Thread: Eagle Lake last weekend
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Re: Eagle Lake last weekend
Not sure if anyone has seen this video on Jay Fair and his flies that he developed for Eagle Lake. Not saying that you need his flies to catch fish up there, but I'm a true believer of local guys at...
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11-07-2019, 07:32 AM
Thread: Eagle Lake last weekend
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Re: Eagle Lake last weekend
I was there in mid October and trolled red, orange and yellow flies at the same depth you used and had limits as well all four days. The fishing is great up there now. I put a small action disc in...
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11-07-2019, 07:04 AM
Thread: Crab Opener SF
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Re: Crab Opener SF
Good video. Can you keep the females?
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11-05-2019, 06:48 AM
Thread: winter trout?
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Re: winter trout?
Eagle Lake is closed from Jan 1 - Memorial Day Weekend.
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10-27-2019, 07:18 AM
Thread: San Luis go to trolling lure
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Re: San Luis go to trolling lure
It's only going to get better and better out there. Jan is the time I like to go, especially the forebay. I troll rapalas and yozuri lures.
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10-18-2019, 11:00 AM
Thread: Moon phases and tides
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Re: Moon phases and tides
I don't do as well fishing when the moon is full. And the hunting isn't as good either.
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10-18-2019, 07:28 AM
Thread: Trolling with Four Rods!!!!
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Re: Trolling with Four Rods!!!!
Yes you need a good deckhand on board to help. I have a good crew of guys that I go out with.
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10-18-2019, 06:47 AM
Thread: Trolling with Four Rods!!!!
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Re: Trolling with Four Rods!!!!
I run 4-5 rods all the time and the bites come on any of the rods. The back rods I'll run the line out further then the outside rods. The fifth rod in the middle will be the furthest one out. I...
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10-16-2019, 12:37 PM
Thread: Sacramento Area
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Re: Sacramento Area
I fished the area Friday and managed one fish. My buddy fished all day yesterday and didn't get a bite.
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10-16-2019, 07:01 AM
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Re: Re-deck my boat in aluminum diamondplate
I think it's cheaper to get some marine grade plywood and put some wrap the sheets for the vinyl flooring material before installing it again. Unless you get some real thick aluminum, your going to...
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10-16-2019, 06:30 AM
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Re: In case you wanted to be entertained by children
Awesome video and great on taking the kids out to have some fun. Nothing better than taking kids fishing and putting them on some fish to catch.
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10-09-2019, 09:54 PM
Thread: Fish finder wiring: need help!!
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Re: Fish finder wiring: need help!!
I would run a separate set of power wires for your fish finder or terminate it to your fuse block. I know it doesn't seem like you would get any interference if you splice them both back at the...
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10-09-2019, 11:22 AM
Thread: My thoughts on living in California
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Re: My thoughts on living in California
In my opinion California is one of the better states to live in. You just need to deal with the politics or ignore them. Nothing you can say or do will change what they are going to do. I'm not in...
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10-09-2019, 11:15 AM
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Re: Need advice on how to get into the trolling game...
When the money is available get yourself a 4 stroke kicker and some electric down riggers. In the mean time you can troll with lead core line. At least this time of year the lakes will be turning...
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10-09-2019, 07:57 AM
Thread: The Big school?
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Re: The Big school?
Windy.com forecast winds through Thursday. Friday should me much better.
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10-07-2019, 06:40 PM
Thread: best plastic gas tank?
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Re: best plastic gas tank?
See what West Marine or Ocerton's carry and shop those brands. Or Bass Pro or you local boat dealer.
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