I just spoke with Ranger Bill Trunick at Spring Lake and he said the park/lake is currently closed at this time do to flooding. He said with the weather only getting worse starting tomorrow, he anticipates keeping the park closed for safety reason. He is aware how important this first tournament of the year is to us, but it's not up to us, it's up to him. My question: If we can't fish Spring Lake, what other option do we have?? Let me know your thoughts

William - SCBBBC

The option would be to rescedual for the following weekend at Spring Lake. Same check-in time and same day, only one week later.
Rich

Fish fear round tubers and Bass Tech kickboats!!
http://www.bassanglerprofiles.com/richcaro.htm

I would say fountain grove or maybe as much as I hate to say it lake sonoma.I would prefer the grove myself but it kinda depends on how many guys you anticipate on coming.

If we hurry, whoever holds the DFG permit can maybe get in touch with region 3 and see about swapping to another lake. I'm pretty sure every lake around is going to be up and muddied, but I would suggest changing to Blue Lakes, because they are the least likely to get blown up really bad due to this weather. Spring, Sonoma, Clear, Highland Springs will all be blown to hell, and they won't settle very quickly. Last year when we had that big storm that dumped like 18 inches up here, Blue Lakes stayed fishable while everything else was blown out.

One thing though, if we make any changes, we need to do it pronto, and not wait and see what happens at Spring Lake, or we may not be able to do anything at all. Mr Pres gets a tough decision first tourney out! You go boy!

The number to DFG is 707-944-5500, and they should be able to authorize a pen and ink change to the permit if we get ahold of them fast enough.

Gimme a call at home at 707 987-0963 any time today, and I can help you out with the DFG end of it.

Lets go to Lake Sonoma!!!!!!!!:P

Any info on the new spot or cancellation is much appreciated as I`m coming down from Tahoe and am supposed to give Paul a ride to the tourney. Thanks guys , Mike P.

Just pray for not much rain for the next couple of days to get this lake down a little. Mike (tahoe man), drop me an e-mail with your number so I can give you call if we do have a schedule change.

All, it sounds like this might end up being a very last minute decision so be prepared to act on your toes!

Mike A, I imagine even Sonoma might have toughened up as I know how furious that little creek can be when the rain is coming down!

William is checking in with the ranger and is also checking out the lake to see where we are going to stand. No more rain!!!

Todd

If we cant get a tourney in this weekend and have to wait for the next weekend how about doing it on Saturday?

please!!!! don't change it to next week. I have to make special arrangments 3-4 weeks in advance just to get the tournment days off. Unless I'm the only one with this problem, and I would have no say in the matter. I would rather go to another lake, Berryessa?:-)

David Brown

Berryessa is flooded out too.

This is my first tournament, and my first meeting was this month. Are you going to be calling all of the members regarding this information? Do we find out about last minute plans through the forum or does somebody tell us?

Go big or go home.

No way dude, we have to have it this coming weekend. I'm getting married this year and the little lady has something planned for next week. I'm not going to miss the first tourny of the year. If I have to I will trek my pontoon up a mountain to fish. Of course with a little help from Todd. Anyways keep us posted, because I don't want to miss it.

How about SAn Pablo Reservoir or Del Valle?

San Pablo wont happen due to kickboat reg's. Both those lakes might be a bit far for SCBBBC guys. Spring lake is in there back yard. I bet Spring reopen's the day before the tournie for you guys.

Arent these lake changes fun :)

You know your all welcome to join BNT at Naci, a great way to start off the new season with both clubs on the same lake.

where and what is NACI?

Nacimiento (Naci) is located just east of Paso Roble's. We allways try and go South early in the year it we can usually avoid the storms and cold weather. Its mainly a spoted bass lake with plenty of fish brought to the scales. its allways a fun time.

Your from Santa Cruz? Have you ever fished with BNT. I am not familiar with your screen name. We currently have members in the santa cruz area also Naci isnt to bad a drive from you.

I go to school in Santa Cruz during the week and I usually go home and fish with my buddy who's in SCBBBC with me on the weekend. I would like to try Naci out sometimes. How far is it from Santa Cruz?

I checked out Spring today and its going down very fast, we might get it in this weekend. Think positive, it always works for me. Round tubes do rule.

Rich

Fish fear round tubers and Bass Tech kickboats!!
http://www.bassanglerprofiles.com/richcaro.htm

very cool...Naci is about 2-2.5 hours I believe from Santa Cruz. Buzzfish could give you an exact time since he lives in Santa Cruz

For those out there, I'm in the hopes it will open up as Rich and William both have gone out there and it is going down (whew!). I know there are more than a few people who will be coming from great distances and many newbies (heard of at least five so far???) and so far, no rain today!

Just plan on fishing and knowing the lake is up, it is probably like chocolate milk (since we only had about 1 1/2 ft visibility BEFORE the rains), the fish are big and it could be a tough bite. I'm preparing like we are going to fish it so SEE YOU OUT THERE! :D

Todd

The only negative to that is the weather report is calling for rain in SAnta Rosa on SAturday and Sunday. I mean I would love to fish at Spring, but you know those edumacated metrologists don't lie!Do they??

see you guys there

Jeff