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Great story JB. Dad sounds like a great role model.

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I carried both for the first few years. The Delta is so big, it helps to use both map and GPS to navigate.

For water conditions, you'll need to do your homework. CDEC(Ca. Data Exchange Center)has...

These are basic maps.

http://www.californiadeltamaps.com/

You can find navigational charts for download or buy hard copies too.

But like the above says, a phone/tablet/iPad app, and fish...

Hopefully, by the time your boat is ready to go, the boating restrictions will be over. Check these two links. and read carefully about the restrictions. Currently there is a large section of the...

And a short hop over to Bob's the next morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/briansII/Delta%202016/20160515_101335_zps4d1d50ty.jpg

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Once you lock up a date, I'll plan to attend. Just not the first weekend of Nov, as that's my daughter's B-day. ;-)

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The Vector you mention above is a very nice line. Easy to cast, and a nice layout to deliver the fly. If you prefer a head, the Beulah Aero is another great line.

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Keep us updated. I definitely want to to this again if I have the weekend free. Also would love to do the Bass n Fly, but just about impossible for me to get the weekdays free.

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I use both. Flouro if water is very clear, and mono if not. As for Maxima being under rated for it's diameter, I think most guys that use it, know that. Maxima is not the only company to do that with...

Dang dude! You're driving me nuts! I won't get back up there for a few weeks. Hope you don't stick all the fish before then. ;-)

BTW, I still owe you a reel for the baby's room. I'll give you a...

Really good stuff. Looking forward to reading more info as you get Clear Lake figured out.

I've been there once in late summer/early fall, and the algae was pretty bad. The lake had a crazy...

Nice flies! Are these your ties? If so, where did you get the heads?

It's not going to get you out of your boredom, but I would add some all black ties. Maybe black and purple. Pink too.
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Thanks Mike. I'm sure it would be difficult determining which segment of the community is more involved than another. Not sure that it matters all that much as long as the groups come together like...

I'd be very interested to know how much influence the bass fishing segment had/has with the decision. I do know there was a recent push in the community, but it's hard to judge just how much actual...

Good stuff Mar. Also good to see Ben's new skiff on the water.

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Tony. You probably mean Red Bartley of the California Striped Bass Assoc.. He was very active in CSBA. I had a conversation with the local chapter president about why the stocking program stopped,...

You can park and launch at the marina in Discovery Bay. I don't believe the marina opens until 8:00, but you can still park and launch off the levee before they open.

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Those old Grand Spey lines have no contemporary equal, and somewhat prized by long line casters. IMHO, I would not chop those lines up, and end up with a head that MIGHT work. There are so many...

Good stuff Dave. Barring those big winds we've been having, i'll be out there this weekend. See you next week!

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Looks like a fun trip.

A spotted bass's jaw will go up to, but not past it's eyeball. There are a couple other clues, but that's the easiest one to see. The fish you caught look like spots, but...

Good stuff Mar! You ever show them anything smaller than a 5/0 hook? ;-)

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It would be best to call Gary and get the details of each line, but I believe each one is built on a different blank. I have the same rod Tayler is selling, and it's a favorite of mine. I also have...

Yep. And that's why I don't get any weekdays off. ;-)

I think it's really cool to see Bass n Fly back. I'm just sorry I have never been able to fish any of them.......and I'm not ruling this year...

Glade to see this back, but the Friday kills it for me. One of these days I'll get to fish one of these!!

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Bill, your inbox is full. I'll pick up the rod at the shop this weekend.

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