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Yes Dave. Downgraded in boat but upgraded equipment. New Cannon STX's and Raymarine A57D and of course, tons of new tackle to try, like I needed anymore, RIGHT??????????

Thanks guys, I'll be at it by weeks end or will at least take a boat ride.

Ok 'kokeheads" I know that some of you are out fishing, probably for trout but are you catching or targeting any kokes yet?? With this spring like weather we are having something should be happening on the koke front. If you are catching some early season kokes, where? and what size?? This...

Look into the Lowarance X135. It's a powerful unit and will fit into your budget. Yea, it's not color but for the $$$ it will do just what you need.

Just did the plugs on the Verado for the first time a few weeks back. Plugs still looked good but in order to keep up with my warranty, I changed them. Not cheap, $18.00 per plug but I know I'm ok for a few years now. Mark

Gongrats on the new ride. I know when I upgraded it was awesome. In fact, I made my last payment yesterday on my boat and NOW she's all mine titles in hand. Anyone wanna buy a boat???????? Mark

Great seeing the Hi tech crew as well. Great job putting the girls on those winning kokes Kevin. It was a good event with my partner and I finishing in 4th place. A big thanks to all the GREAT people at KP for once again putting on a well organized and fun event. Kevin and his family as well as...

For sure the bite was off during the event. At least in my boat!!! Reports of a wide open bite on Sunday is just what I expected. Good seeing ya Kevin and I'll see ya this weekend @ Melones. Mark

I'll go with #87.

Rich, 5 or 6 years on Folsom!!!! My guess is that can't be a very big journal. Back of an old gas reciept would probably do for the "dead sea"!!! Like mentioned, I just go to trusted forums like KFF or trusted fellow anglers now. Mark

SD, I did the same thing except I did keep some records for 1 whole season. The next season, all that was BS. None of the infromation applied anymore. Dang fish pulled an audible on me so now I use it mostly for the maps & maybe a few notes. I guess if I sell the boat & gear (tell me when...

Yes Dave I did, about 2 years ago. Once Mickey was gone I figured it was ok to move up the hill. Now I'm even more backwards!!!!!!!!!!! But I'm still me!!!!!! It does get confusing but Mr.D is my actual intitals, Mark R. Damron. Maybe I should rethink this whole name thing and stick to one. Mark

I'm in the process of renewing my Ca. guides license, #11032. I got my feet wet a few years back and I learned a lot from that expierence. Now with a much nicer boat I thought I'd give it another try. The economy will of course play a big part in my decision. Unfortunalty, someone took my domain...

Gas up another 3 cent's over night!!! This is getting way out of hand. Watch how slow the price goes back down when the "alleged crisis" is over. My guess is that BP, it's fat cats at the top and it's share holders will now be able to payback for all the clean up & damages much quicker this way...

SD, Pardee is a great place to learn how to target kokes because of their numbers. I'm surprised you've never fished there for kokes!! It's also a great place to take kids since on most days the action is consistant and keeps them busy. I always start early in the year fishing from the...

Regular unleaded is $4.00 a gal. here in the motherlode and going up almost every morning.

With fuel prices going throught he roof and no real relief in sight, do you feel it will limit your trips?? For me, it will probably limit my long distance trips, anything over 100 miles (1 way) or so. That still leaves me with several good lakes to fish, UVR, Melones, Stampede, Berryessa...

Since I know that most California "kokeheads" are chomping at the bit for our season to start, me included, let s get some feedback on what we hope will be another banner year with all the water we recieved. What waters you plan to target and some predictions on your favorite home lake based on...

Old School, I think you will find that the Matzou sickle hook will not only hold it's sharpness just like any Gami but your catch/landing rate will improve. That's what I noticed for the last 2+ years I've been using the sickle hook. I use #6 & #4 for our Ca. kokes. Size 4 does excellent on...

It's my pleasure to moderate the California kokanee forum. Some of you may already know me, but for those who don't, here's some background. My name is Mark Damron and I currently live in Georgetown just east of Auburn. I have been fishing the lakes, rivers & streams of northern California for...