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I did some trout fishing up north just below the Oregon border. Throwing a Panther Martin spinner in the riffles at the head of a big, deep pool. All of a sudden my spinner gets smoked, my rod loads up, and what I realize is a heavy fish flashes towards deep water. I’m able to turn it as it takes drag and then decides to run away from me peeling even more drag from my little 1000 series reel. I was able to stop this run and now the fish makes a mistake by deciding to go UP river flashing past me displaying the beautiful colors of a wild rainbow trout. I then directed the big rainbow into the shallow, rocky area I was standing in and the battle was over. The 3+ pound buck cooperated for a photo op before it joined some old friends on my stringer....

Sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events @Oregon Native, was up doing some river fishing at the California/Oregon border. Hope you have a great fishing trip with your friend and the medical staff takes great care of you. We look forward to a good report soon.

@Skunky, looks like you’ve got the majority of the most used methods. I’d add a 1/4oz Kastmaster in silver/blue or gold, the float and fly, and the clear cast-a-bubble with a wooly bugger. Dough balls for the carp if there are ducks that people like to feed bread. Good luck

Fortunately, the freighters are idle for obvious reasons, but they can trigger a quick crankbait bite with the amount of water they displace ?

Enjoyed the video @A-Jay. The immaculate shape you keep your trailer in no doubt aided with the removal and installation of the new bunks. Glad the new bunks preformed as you anticipated and as advertised. I know I have to replace the carpet on my bunks again and these are an option.

Very nice spot @NorCal Bassin', looks like she’s been getting fat on some of that Kokanee candy

I tried using a Magic Eraser on one of my first attempts on a full cork bait casting rod handle. A Magic Eraser is pretty much a pliable piece of sandpaper, and did work removing light oils from the cork. However, it did start to create a “wavy” effect on handle with the high point being at the cork ring joints. To even this out I hand to sand it down with sandpaper. The “Purple Stuff” thing was something I decided to try to see what would happen. It works well and IMHO it definitely works better at removing oils (fish funk and bait scent) and grime better than the Magic Eraser, even when watered down. @ike8120, thanks for your question and letting me expound a little bit further.

Are the fish getting flipped into it gonna know it’s a new boat?

I got some good information from BR members regarding reworking cork rod handles. I had a couple days where I knew I wouldn’t be on the water and decided to clean up a couple of spinning rods. I started my little project with my G Loomis and Lamiglas rods, which I use for both bass and trout/steelhead fishing. And after the results I got cleaning up some of my casting rods, these puppies needed a little attention. I cleaned up the rod handles with a damp paper towel to water down the “purple stuff” degreaser. I didn’t want to use the “purple stuff” at full strength for fear of damaging the cork or preventing the wood filler with bonding to divots in the cork itself. Neither happened and the cork cleaned up well. I didn’t think to take pics to the handles after filling in all those divots with the wood filler. It did take a little bit of time, and some of the divots were deep enough that a second application was necessary. I lightly sanded down the rough application of the wood filler with #200 sandpaper. Once the handles were semi-smooth, I used #400 sandpaper sand down the handles, which revealed areas that needed a second application of wood filler. I repeated the process as applicable, and finished sanding the handles with emery paper. Somewhere in this process I got a little ambitious and added my Setyr Ned rig rod to the mix cause if two is good, three is better, right? Anyway, a coat of U-40 sealed the cork to keep everything intact. I was pretty happy with the results...

Sorry to hear that @DanielG, hopefully the repairs with be completed on time.

Speedy recovery @Log Catcher

@TroyCopeland05, Buckley Cove (Ladds) is at the far end of the channel. Plan on doing some running to get to your spots. Getting back for weight-in can get pretty sporty if you’re pressed for time due if the big cabin cruisers and the wakeboard/jet ski crowd are out on the weekend. I’m sure you’ll fish your strengths and best of luck to you.

I use ‘em up in the mountains for trout.

Hello @Gantt from Northern California! Welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums

Hello @Clive Killian from Northern California! Welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums. The SoCal guys on here will be able to hook you up with where to go and what you’ll need

Hello @Hugh Harrell IV from Northern California! Welcome Hugh to Bass Resource and the Forums

Hello @ChelseaFisher from Northern California! Welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums

Thanks @jbmaine for sharing your meeting this gentleman, who exemplifies the meaning of American ingenuity and know how. Truly must have been pleasure to hear his stories and see his equipment and completed projects. You’re a lucky man

A little U-40 will keep that nice little setup looking purdy.

Congratulations on your new ride! And that takes some talent @Ksam1234, fighting a fish and taking a picture of it at the same time ?

@Jjackman2010, I’d go with a Daiwa Goldcast Spincast GC100 reel, paired up with whatever 6 to 6 1/2ft medium action rod you like. A much better setup that your son is familiar with and can grow into until it’s time for a baitcaster. I bought a couple of these reels as combos from Cabelas with their rods. Served my kids well for over 20 years and I foresee their children using them also. Good luck with a nice problem to have....

Good luck @TroyCopeland05 in your the FLW tournament. If you’re able to do a little pre-fishing, @camman provided some very good suggestions. And I’ll add the dropshot and your favorite creature bait to the list.

Hello @DeeGee68, welcome to Bass Resource and the Forums and congrats on the new boat! @cammanis right about Orwood being a big ramp and nice place to launch and you can access the middle river and Disco from there. However, on the weekend Orwood gets very busy with the wakeboard and jet ski crowd. Holland Tract is another option. If you plan on fishing the Tract DG, I’d suggest dropping in at Russo’s or Sugar Barge. Good luck and good fishing, JB

I agree with you @RB 77 on spending whatever is necessary to secure the best running shoes when running is the primary focus. To comment on @diversity210‘s question in his original post on how much do you spend on shoes for fishing. I mentioned moderately priced running shoes as an alternative to marketed “fishing” shoes to wear on your boat. After a couple of years (seasons) which includes winter out here on the left coast, it was time it was time to retire the old Asics. And yes, I purchased another pair of $60 Asics gels to wear on the boat for being light, breathable, and in my opinion being comfortable on the boat. Good fishing all, JB

@Wizzlebiz, you might check out the Fairfield-Suisun Bass Reapers. Every year they hold a very well run 100+ boat charity tournament at Berryessa in the Spring if my memory serves me correctly. Hope this is helpful