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Hey STICKLING, neve fished Spring Lake. Where is it?? If it's not too far from Sacramento, i'd like to check it out!

Obsessive hobby. I can only get out every saturday from March through October.. :'(

Northern California. Originally from Central Indiana, along the Ind/Ill. border. Mostly fish small reservoirs, some river..

From Lincoln CA here. North of Sacramento about 25 miles. Born and raised in Indiana..moved here in '97. The fishin is tougher out here..Water too clear .. ;D

bassmaster, good question about the dropshot...beenwondering that myself. let's hope we get an answer.

Thanks Glassman, I'll have to check that out. Out here in CA. Law says we have to have 4 stroke. 50HP is about the right size. The other guys had great ideas as well..

Hey GlassMan, you sound like me. 50 next month, took some time off fishing, raised one kid , two to finish up. I too got back into fishing. Thought I knew alot about the sport until I started getting into these forums:)) Just sit back, take advantage of this forum and learn like I am trying to do. I am in California, sorry can't help you much there. Best of luck! Tight lines...got that right! ;D

If you had only $16,000 to buy a boat, what would you buy? ???

Yes, and t rigging is texas rigging.

Good articles, JT! I find your advice vey enlightening, indeed. I am new to this forum (I found Bass Resource through google..the best fishig site i have found on the internet! Looking forward to learning more from you and the others this year as I try to tackle the clear lakes of northern California. Moved here from Indiana back in '97 and hadn't done any fishing since then until last year..do you believe it? Bought a small boat and "re-investing" in fishing gear and knowledge. My how the techiques and tackle have changed!! I still have a 1987 Shimano GT 2000 bantam that I just tore down and cleaned,greased and lubed over the weekend, along with my other 12 reels...what a job. But it was relaxing and I am getting the urge to hit the water as soon as it warms abit. If you or anyone has any ideas about the clear lakes and best fishing techniques, I am all ears! Thanks! :-X