Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 6/11/2007 9:42:18 AM

I guess I'll go first.

Hi, I'm Scott and I'm a fishaholic. ("Hi, Scott."). I live in Central CA in the small town of Lemoore. I fish for the following species: bass about 55%, trout about 30%, ocean species about 5%, stripers about 5% and all others (salmon, panfish, etc) about 5%. I have a bass boat and a camper and have traveled up to 7 hours to fish (Clear Lake bass). I fish around 12 different lakes and rivers within 2 hours of my home. My wife and daughter both enjoy fishing and camping as well.

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/10/2007 9:24:01 PM

If you are a NAFC Member from California, Please sign in here and tell us all about yourselves , what part of the state you are from, and so on... <!--graemlin:;)--> We're trying to get each state up and running and get an idea of exactly how many members we have in each state for the purpose of organizing a "State Chapter" & "State Meets" ... <!--graemlin:;)--> Who's First ??? <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: Designer Lures on 6/11/2007 4:56:26 PM

Oops, I just signed on to the California Board, guess I should have replied here, sorry about that, just getting a feel for this board. So here's a little about me:


I'm over 50 years old and have been fishing since I was 5 (my grandfather and uncle were both charter boat captains in the Chesapeake Bay), so I guess fishing really is in my blood, ha ha. I've worked in the fishing tackle industry for over 20 years here in Orange County, California and started my own business 3 years ago hand-pouring plastic baits. If you have any questions about plastic bait fishing, or just want a fishing partner sometime, don't hesitate to ask (but I don't know everything). Feel free to visit our web-site at www.DesignerLures.com and try the techniques listed that have worked for me. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all.

Thanks,

Steve

Originally posted by: navyfisherman1 on 6/11/2007 8:34:17 PM

hi im rob, and i too am a fishaholic. im good friends with scott randall and gary p. ive fished with lbt. i love fishing. all types of fishing and i can say that now since i just recently added fly fishing to my list of favorite things in the world. im currently an unemployed bum, living off of my girlfriend and drawing unemployment. just got out of the navy.

Originally posted by: lineside on 6/11/2007 9:03:00 PM

Hi I`m` Lineside.Fishing is my drug of choice,And on the weekends I`m getting high on the water.45 years old ex musician.I now work as a auto tech.My favorite kind of fish is a wet one with my hook in its mouth.

Originally posted by: olfish on 6/12/2007 10:32:40 AM

Guess I'm next,
Hi, I'm olfish and I'm a fishaholic. I live in Modesto and try to get on the water as often as I can. (up to 200 days a year) I play in a country band and fish. Curently unemployed and taking care of my disabled wife. I go for cats,Bass, bluegills and crappie and am open to meet members for fishing trips in this area any time.

Originally posted by: Hawg Bass Assassin on 6/12/2007 6:10:05 PM

Hi I'am {Craig-Hawg Bass Assassin} I'am from Madera CA, up till 2000 when I know live in Medicine Park Oklahoma.I fish for {Hawg Bass} I Caught over 20 Hawgs more then 10 lb from CA! Have 4 here in OK.Catfish,Trout,Stripers,Sterogen,Salmon,SteelHead,And many more I have fished for from Alaska to now OK.I'll be back home in Madera Next Spring for 2 1/2 weeks of some serious Hawg-Trout fishing---So Scott I'll be giving ya Call Bro.
H.B.A.

Originally posted by: FishingBret on 6/21/2007 9:32:40 AM

Hi to all California members. I'm Bret and I'm a life member for 5 almost 5 years now. I live in Fresno and have done most of my fishing around the Fresno/Madera areas. Occasionally, I'll go out further for better fishing. I usually target, bass, stripers, cats, bluegills,.....well basically anything that'll make my reel scream. Haven't really caught a hog yet...hoping too real soon. So if any members out there know of any place I can catch hogs at, please share. I'm willing to meet up with members in my bass boat.

Originally posted by: lbt on 6/22/2007 3:24:31 PM

did'nt we do this somewhere before?


OK one more....bla bllaaablaa LBT, Robert bla bla blblblabla bass, striper, trout, mostly bla bla 34, maried with 2 kids bla bla I live in Atwater bla bla bla blaaaa have a 16' canoe, I love it bla bla bla <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

EYE'm fun~EEE, sum~X'z

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/23/2007 11:40:45 AM

I understand lbt.... <!--graemlin::eek:--> The reason this was done was for the members that didn't know about it or may not have scrolled through the hundreds of pages to find a sign-in post. I apologize to the members that have done this before, but it needs to be kept on the front burner for all of the NEW guys on the BB... <!--graemlin::D--> <!--graemlin:;)--> Also to get an updated idea of how many registered members are from your state. Have a good day from BigDog... <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/23/2007 12:46:58 PM

quote:

Originally posted by lbt:
did'nt we do this somewhere before?


OK one more....bla bllaaablaa LBT, Robert bla bla blblblabla bass, striper, trout, mostly bla bla 34, maried with 2 kids bla bla I live in Atwater bla bla bla blaaaa have a 16' canoe, I love it bla bla bla <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

EYE'm fun~EEE, sum~X'z

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/23/2007 1:02:30 PM

OK California Members, Here's Your Updated List.

1.Kyle Pagel - Location ?
2.salmonking - Location ?
3.Gary P. - Atwater
4.8010_Jun - Bay Area
5.Daniel Celaya - Salinas
6.Scott Randall - Lemoore
7.SOCIALFISHERMAN-Escondido
8.kaos - Gilroy
9.lineside - Oakhurst
10.offshore_mike- Morrow Bay
11.smib - Location ?
12.stanbery - Palmdale
13.Jay Hann - San Jose
14.California Angler- Willows
15.Robert T - Santa Clara
16.lbt - Location ?
17.richietheordie- Lemoore
18.Fishyaker - Location ?
19.youngfisherman-Location ?
20.papa_d - honarary west coaster <!--graemlin::D-->
21.Noah2112 - Lompoc
22.troutchaser2 - Carmichael
23.Sacto Fishin - Sacramento
24.Designer Lures - Fullerton
25.navyfisherman1 - Tulare
26.olfish - Modesto
27.HawgBassAssassin - Medera/ Medicine Park,OK
28.FishingBret - Fresno
29.katguy - Alta Loma
30.edram - Visalia

Let's keep 'em coming guys, I know there's more of ya's... <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: Gary P. on 6/25/2007 9:12:26 PM

I think we could make a meet out of this.

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 6/28/2007 6:54:03 PM

I Agree Gary P. There are enough members so far that would make one heck of a first big meet... <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: katguy on 6/30/2007 4:03:14 PM

Name:chris
Location: Alta Loma
Fish for: cats, shark (off the beach), halibut, seabass (calico, sand, black, white, all from the surf)
Age:17
status:life member.

Originally posted by: edram on 7/7/2007 5:28:35 PM

Hey,
Haven't been on in awhile, But i'm Edward Ramirez i'm 17 years old going to be a Senior at Golden West High School, me and my friends Tyler and Thom (Also NAFC members) fish alot whenever we have time....

Originally posted by: lbt on 7/8/2007 8:38:02 AM

welcome aboard guys!

Originally posted by: Gary P. on 7/8/2007 1:37:39 PM

We should set up a dinner get together to be able to set up some type of meet.

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 7/12/2007 7:28:28 PM

quote:

Originally posted by katguy:
Name:chris
Location: Alta Loma
Fish for: cats, shark (off the beach), halibut, seabass (calico, sand, black, white, all from the surf)
Age:17
status:life member.

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 7/12/2007 7:42:45 PM

quote:

Originally posted by edram:
Hey,
Haven't been on in awhile, But i'm Edward Ramirez i'm 17 years old going to be a Senior at Golden West High School, me and my friends Tyler and Thom (Also NAFC members) fish alot whenever we have time....

Originally posted by: BigDog68 on 7/12/2007 7:47:36 PM

quote:

Originally posted by BigDog68:
OK California Members, Here's Your Updated List.

1.Kyle Pagel - Location ?
2.salmonking - Location ?
3.Gary P. - Atwater
4.8010_Jun - Bay Area
5.Daniel Celaya - Salinas
6.Scott Randall - Lemoore
7.SOCIALFISHERMAN-Escondido
8.kaos - Gilroy
9.lineside - Oakhurst
10.offshore_mike- Morrow Bay
11.smib - Location ?
12.stanbery - Palmdale
13.Jay Hann - San Jose
14.California Angler- Willows
15.Robert T - Santa Clara
16.lbt - Location ?
17.richietheordie- Lemoore
18.Fishyaker - Location ?
19.youngfisherman-Location ?
20.papa_d - honarary west coaster <!--graemlin::D-->
21.Noah2112 - Lompoc
22.troutchaser2 - Carmichael
23.Sacto Fishin - Sacramento
24.Designer Lures - Fullerton
25.navyfisherman1 - Tulare
26.olfish - Modesto
27.HawgBassAssassin - Medera/ Medicine Park,OK
28.FishingBret - Fresno
29.katguy - Alta Loma
30.edram - Visalia

Let's keep 'em coming guys, I know there's more of ya's... <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: 8010_Jun on 7/20/2007 9:50:48 AM

Thought I'd chime in

My name is Leonard.. and I too am a fishaholic. I live in the Bay Area, San Leandro to be exact. So close to any salt or freshwater fishing, I pack gear in my car for those need the fix impulses. I can't say I'm a pro, but it's nice to have Charter captains ask that I come along to help the customers catch fish. I pour my own weights, make my own rods, nets and lures.. In fact, my lure works so well, I have a patent on it. I like tinkering with reels, switching out gears, drags and bearings to get more potential out of them. Would you believe I can catch Tuna with a supped up Abu.

D.L. Steve.. you got any reliable source for CAD and injection mold

Originally posted by: ljsfather on 7/20/2007 10:26:11 AM

Hello, my name is John and I'm new to CA and NAFC. Haven't had much opportunity to fish in CA just yet but I'm up for any type of fish. Not anywhere close to being a pro, just enjoy the outdoors and having fun. I have been the the United States Air Force for 19 1/2 years, 39 yoa and living in Palmdale. Not stationed at a base but like I said, live in Palmdale and work in Encino. I don't know to many people out here or any good fishing spots, so hopefully this will help.

Originally posted by: Designer Lures on 7/20/2007 10:26:12 AM

8010_Jun:

Leonard,

Welcome to the list, hope you'll be able to make the No. Cal. dinner, lunch, fishing trip whatever you all decide ha ha.

Sorry, no contacts for CAD and injection molds. Do you have a web-site for the things you make? Would love to see it.

Thanks,

Steve

Originally posted by: 8010_Jun on 7/20/2007 11:04:44 AM

No.. not yet, been advised not to since I lack the ability to make mass quantity. The local shops are already burning.. and they're all hand made.

Anyways, when the dates are official I'll try to make it

Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 7/20/2007 3:24:55 PM

Leonard and John, welcome to the forum. Lots of great guys here in CA. We all try to fish together sometime or other. Hopefully, you'll both join up with a fellow member in your area. Willing to travel? A lot of members in the Central Valley Region (Lemoore/Tulare up to Atwater/Merced). Later, Scott.

Originally posted by: lbt on 7/20/2007 3:48:14 PM

welcome to the bb guys!

Originally posted by: ljsfather on 7/21/2007 1:24:34 PM

I'm more than willing to travel as long as time permits and I have at least a couple of days notice. I have a lot of family in Morgan Hill and the San Jose area so I'm up there a lot. I also have family in the Stockton area too. Is there anybody in the Palmdale location?

quote:

Originally posted by Scott Randall:
Willing to travel? A lot of members in the Central Valley Region (Lemoore/Tulare up to Atwater/Merced). Later, Scott.

Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 7/22/2007 9:34:06 AM

Stockton isn't too far from Merced/Atwater. Perhaps the drive for a brunch may be out of your reach, but you're definately not too far from Lake Isabella, of our planned meet takes us there.

Originally posted by: ljsfather on 7/26/2007 5:06:02 PM

When and exactly where, I'll try to set up the time to make it.

Originally posted by: Gary P. on 7/27/2007 9:22:06 PM

The brunch is Saturday August 25th at about 11:30am in Atwater. That is about a 1 1/2 hour drive for you if you do 55mph. What type of fishing do you do? I am driving up to Sacramento on aug 5th and 6th for a fly fishing meeting if your interested. I can swing by and pick you up for the 5th meeting. There are lots of area's to fish here. I am also planning on fishing woods lake on Aug 15th. It is an overnighter and your more than invited if you would like to come with us.

Originally posted by: catfishcatcher on 7/29/2007 3:11:32 PM

mike(catfishcather)oakhurst,wife daugther,son in law.work the week fish the weekend with lineside. oh 45yrs young.

Originally posted by: ljsfather on 8/5/2007 5:22:32 PM

Sorry it took so long to get back with you. This month is a mess at work. I have a guy coming out from PA to install some new systems and also an IG Inspection coming up. I will do what I can to make it on the 25th. As far as the type of fishing I do, mostly bass but I don't have a preferance, I will fish for anything in any waters, the problem is not catching anything. I should be heading down to San Diego for a tuna trip with some buddies if all works out. Sorry about the 5th and 6th, I would have loved to have gone, fly fishing is one thing I have never done and willing to learn if you have the patients.

Originally posted by: john c sisson on 10/28/2007 3:01:03 PM

hey guys. im a new member, i live i citrus heights wich is in sacramento, ca. kinda new to this area too. dont know to many good spots. mostly i go to a small hidden lake down the street. would be cool to get some fishin buddies. anyone close to my area?

Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 10/29/2007 9:49:45 AM

Hey, John. Just came through Sac yesterday on the way home from Lake Oroville/Feather River. We went up there mostly for deer hunting but got our lines wet in the Feather River for steelhead. Didn't get a deer or a fish all weekend. Still...always a good time. I live about 3 hours south of you in Lemoore. I have a bassboat and fish hard all spring and summer. But, I hunt hard all fall and winter. I love my waterfowl hunting and will be up there hunting geese north of Sacramento this winter with my wife, daughter and friends. You have some good fishing in the Sac Delta. Can't tell you much about it, but there are folks here that can help you with the Delta.

Originally posted by: lbt on 10/29/2007 10:45:37 AM

welcome John, i'm about 2hours away from ya! i fish the merced river almost weekly... let us know when your goin fishin and if you got free time comin`, (advanced notice helps)....
we have been try'n to have a few peep's meet up close to full moons, so mark the closest friday~saturday to the full moons and check back to see when/where we will meet next, also if you plan your own fullmoon meet on some water near you ,we might try to come that way too! let us know! what do you fish for most?

whats happen'n scott?

Originally posted by: fastwheels on 11/6/2007 7:48:18 PM

Hey just wanted to put my name on the California list faetwheels life member. thanks

Originally posted by: Scott Randall on 11/9/2007 8:38:32 AM

quote:

Originally posted by fastwheels:
Hey just wanted to put my name on the California list faetwheels life member. thanks

hay gays

this is the old troutchaser I fish about 60 days a year I am 63yrs ,I live carmichael this is by sacto. I love to trout fish and build fishing rods , camp with my baby of 40yrs and my four grandkids  have fun fishing troutchaser

Hi evertone my name is Jeff I am a new member just sent in my first due's.  I am 34 married with children and live in Orange County (La Habra), I enjoy Trout, Bass, Cat, Panfish, and anything else that will bite.  I do not have much time for fishing these days, but when I get the chance, you now the kids wanted to go they need to learn.  just wanted to let everyone now that I to have a small home grown buisness.  www.alltiedup.9f.com this is hand tied fly and jigs and fly tying tables.  Please stop by and let me know what you think.  I just started it about 2 months ago and there is a lot of work to do still so I would like some feed back.  Count me in on the meetings if I can make it I will be there.

jeffcpr

Hi, better know as the Kid, I leave in Ventura California, and keep running into more and more members of the club. It would be nice to start putting salt water fishing trips together for the members, and have more say and notice in the magazine, than what California does now. I know that there are a lot of publications in California, but it would be really nice to have the members back East see more and more about what is happening in California.

What about catch and release for California fishermen, other than bass.

Mike Elder

yo watup guys my name is santiago and  im from compton, Ca ,and I to am a fishaholic my favorite lakes are lake castaic, lake pyramid, lake casitas, lake puddingstone, and irvine lake im mostly a fresh water fisherman as you all can see here. and i mostly fish for stripers, and largemouths and i never keep largemouths trying to preserve the population in our local lakes but i do keep my stripers though. and its a privalage to join the north american fisherman.

peace out guys.

later.

I'm Gary, I live in Ventura County, Ca. I just got bach into fishing this year. I go out on boats from Channel Islands and the only lake I've been to is Lake Casitas. I fish off the shore there. I grew up fishing in Louisville, Ky  (Valley Staion) mostly catfish.

Hello All, I live in Modesto Ca, and like to fish for Striper, Sturgeon and anything the swims.

See ya on the water!

hay guy

this is the old  troutchaser george from carmichael ca.  i fish the high sierra places like ice house sliverlake the americania river along hw50  and some lake off hw80 like donner and rolling lake  i love them trout . e-mail if you like at georgethayer@netzero.net and i will tell you sum of my place to go

have fun fishing the old troutchaser george god bless and put in his hands and he will help you

hay guys

this is the old troutchaser george . I love them trout . e-mail me and i will tell sum of the places i go my e-mail is georgethayer@netzero.net and i will return e-mail as soon is i can the old troutchaser goerge have fun fishing .god bless put all thing in his hands he will help you .

I guys I live in Central Cal, Visalia. I mainly fish for Bass, but any chance I

get to fish I take most of the time.

Hello I'm Will.

I live in Manteca Ca. Married with 2 girls.

I enjoy fishing for trout in the lakes, striper in the San Joaquin River and anything I can hook in the bay.

My oldest daughter (12) likes to fish with me and makes sure to let everyone we run across that she's outfishin her dad...lol

My name is Orlando aka Mr. Fisher, I'm from the Bay Area and I fish from the Pacific beaches to the inland bays and rivers to the Delta sloughs and freshwater lakes. My fav being Clear Lake (the best in the West) for bass, cats, gills and crappie. I own a 375fc Sea Eagle ponton boat and I love a good weekend of fishing. Just thought I'd rep for Cali cuz just like this club I am a LIFE MEMBER. Richmond, Ca. signing in...

Afternoon. My name is Mark, but most people know me as Shoreman. I live in Volcano, California and fish the Sacramento, Highway 50, and Highway 88 corridors. I fish trout for the most part, but have been known to take a shot at shad now and then. I write my own blog to let others know the where, what I use, and how many I catch, in hopes that it will help others catch more fish. It also keeps the readers updated on where the fish are biting. You're all welcome to stop by at take a look.

 http://shoretroutfishing.blogspot.com/

Tight Lines

Shoreman 

Hello all. My name is Eric , live in the San Diego area. Fish both fresh and salt water. Just started Yak fishing last year on Mission bay.

Have just started getting the wife in to fishing and she loves it. Would love to meet up with others in San Diego.

Greetings folks, I'm John and I'm a 51 year old teenager in Anderson, CA just south of Redding.  I tend to do most of my fishing at Whiskeytown lake and Brandy Creek (feeds Whiskeytown).  I fish for Bass, Trout, Bluegill, and anything else that'll hit for me....if it's landable, I'll catch it if I can!

I'm brand new here, and having just gotten back into fishing after a 15 year hiatus, I'm always looking for advice! (have had some rough times the last few runs...lol) 

Nice to meet ya'll!

Hello my name is Jose,

I live in Lawndale and i fish all lakes about 200 miles around my area. My favorite lakes are Irvine lake,Corona lake,Palmdale lake(wich is hard as hell to get in too),lake Isabella. I like fishing Trout,Catfish,Crappie, Big blue gill,and some bass. I dont doo to much ocean fishing since the waters are real dirty down in this area. My dad has a small fishing boat that we use and thats about it. if anyone has any tips on any of thes lakes please post them and ill do the same.

Hello all My Name is Josh. I live in Sanger, a small town just outside fresno. I have 2 boys (11&4) and we all go out fishing as much as we can. At least 2 times a year me and my oldest go out deep sea. It has become a yearly event on my b-day. We have been going every year since he was 5yr. My youngst is just starting to get into the fun. My wife is ok with all the fishing, but she is verry supportive of all the getting out and having fun. 

(I Go For What Ever Bites)  

Thanks Josh