May or may not be something you want to buy used but if you've had yours stolen, maybe this is it?

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/2850543526.html

Will be heading to Amador on Wednesday, December 21st, at 0-dark-30 trying to launch by 6am and fishing all damn day!  Barefoot1/Jeff Smith will be joining me.  Chasing trout and if it's as hot as some say, maybe target bass after a trout limit. 

Company welcome and of course VHF on Ch. 69!

Somehow got the clearance to hit the water tomorrow.  Certainly not ideal on a holiday weekend but I'll take it.  Don't know where I'm going, but willing to travel a little.  Possibilities include Del Valle, Comanche, Melones, or ???

Having downsized the living quarters means I have to downsize the quantity of gear. 

For what it's worth, I'll be at Albion and can bring stuff with me as long as I have enough room!


The following is what I have for sale:


Abu Garcia Revo Toro 50 HS - $200 Firm
I purchased this High Speed reel brand new from eBay for $200 plus shipping and just looking to recoup for the reel.  Never been used with all parts included.  You can currently find the regular Toro 50 for cheaper on eBay but for some reason the High Speed sells for more on eBay.  This reel brand new is $270.  I know, not a steal, but a decent deal.














Ax - Best Offer  SPOKEN FOR
I know nothing about them but I do know that it probably needs a little work.  This was my step-father's and when he moved out, it was left behind.  For all I know, it may not be worth anything.


Hatchet - Best Offer  SPOKEN FOR
See description of Ax!


Coleman Ice Chest - $10 OBO  SOLD
It's in very good condition.  We just have too many. 


Eagle Claw Pack Rod - $10  SALE PENDING
Won this but haven't used it and it's just taking up space.  Maybe somebody else can put it to good use! Never used!


Shakespeare UL trout trolling rod - $5  SOLD
Used and landed many fish!  It come with a bonus matching top half.  Don't ask.  Actually, I had two of the same rod and broke the bottom of the other and was obviously left with an extra top piece.


6' Medium Ugly Stik with Quantum reel - $10  SOLD
Used and landed a fair amount of fish.  Very versatile rod that can be used for many different applications.


Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II (for line weights 3-5) - $30 OBO  SOLD
This comes with Orvis' Wonderline floating line that probably needs to be cleaned.  I've used this real fewer than 10 times and has only a couple scuff marks.  I had it on a 7'  3 weight rod for stream trout and it was a blast.


Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III (for line weights 5-7) - $50  SOLD
This setup has never been used.  It comes with Orvis' Wonderline floating line.  The reel and line together cost almost $200 brand new.


Abu Garcia Jacket (Large) - $10 OBO
Got it for $10 a year or so ago when I purchased a Revo SX for bass.






Also have 2 aluminum crutches for FREE is people are still looking to fashion do-it-yourself mast insert FF brackets.
They've been put in the recycle.


PM or reply to this thread if interested in any items.

Looking to get rid of a few things.  Probably would have been smart to post this stuff prior to GS5, but I never got around to it.


First up:

Okuma Baidarka & Abu Garcia Revo Inshore - $160
I'd prefer to sell it as a combo but if there aren't any takers, I'll split it up.  This set-up has been used less than a dozen times, and the 2 most recent trips I was throwing swimbaits with it at Clear Lake.  I also had Alan Tani upgrade the drag.  I've got the bigger crank handle too.  It was originally spooled with powerpro but after getting spooled by a sea lion, I never replaced it so the it's just mono on the reel now.

So barefoot1/Jeff and I are taking Wednesday, 2/23, and Thursday, 2/24 and heading up to the foothills and will be fishing two of the lakes, we just don't know which ones yet.  If you're interested in joining or have any input, let it fly.

The big fish of Amador are tempting but based on all of the reports, it is a fickle lake and we want to catch fish.  Comanche produces fish but even it lately has been slow recently.  As it's been discussed, Pardee just opened and there are loads of fish to catch, but most of these are of the small variety.  Ultimately we'll post up before we leave.

We'll be staying at Comanche but don't exactly know if we'll be tent camping or getting a room.  Ultimately the weather will decide for us as we don't want to be miserable in the rain.

Company welcome; Ch. 69!

Every year my neighbors decorate their houses with beautiful lights and other adornments.  And, you guessed it, every year I have to listen to my wife say, "let's decorate like them!"  

In order to facilitate more fishing trips for the upcoming year, I have taken advantage of my neighbors hospitality and decorated my house this year.  What do you think of it?

Oh, and, I live on the right.

My father-in-law approached me a few months back and said he wanted to kayak fish on Father's Day and told me to make it happen.  Wanting to go big, I decided to make a weekend of it at Lake Mendocino however after finding out that 3 kayaks for 2 days would cost more than $500, we decided to keep it simple.

So instead we'll be at Del Valle this Sunday, 6/20.  I'll be with a fairly good sized flotilla, including my father, father-in-law, father-in-law's brother, brother-in-law, boss, and buddy.  Sadly, my father and buddy will be in a skiff but the other 5 of us will be on yaks.

Come join us if you like; we'll either be targeting trout or stripers.   I'll be waiting in line when the gates open at 6 a.m. and a couple of us will have radios tuned to ch. 69.