Fred Hall Show - Big Hammer: We want to thank everyone who came by the Big Hammer booth at the Fred Hall Show this year. Whether it was to pick up some baits, get information or share fishing stories. Not only do you continue to ...

RE: Elite Series Delta - Day 1 Report: Hey! I know that guy on the left. ...

Overnight Fishing $99 All This Weekend at Davey's Locker!!!: Overnight Fishing Only $99 The Eclipse out of Davey’s Locker still has spots available for 1 Day Fishing Trips this weekend for Only $99!!! Guys and Girls, if I had off this weekend I would jump o...

What is the magic temp?: What temp to bass start bedding? Thanks...

RE: Whiskey Slough Report: Thanks for the report. 2 weeks ago my buddy and I also saw a ton of striper guys on the banks in Whiskey. The water didn't look good compared to other areas. I'll try to get a report out when I go ...

Overview/History:  Performance Tackle is a high end shop located in Southern California.  It’s the kind of place where you could pick up the latest butterfly jigs and the latest 22nd Century 12 inch cut-tail Triple Trout.  Their custom freshwater bass rod lineup is extensive with 9 lines and 40 total models.  The SBR swimbait lineup has light, medium, and heavy action blanks which are available with standard or down wraps.  The rod reviewed here is a down wrap - meaning that the guides are placed to wrap around the rod.  The best way to desc... more

February 26, 2010 - San Pablo Dam - deke95

January 23, 1990 - Mojave Narrows Regional Park Lake - Art

August 19, 2008 - Donnells Reservoir - JPIE

August 14, 1990 - Cull Canyon - keith

August 5, 2008 - Angler's Lake - joeligori

The Itch
The Itch:

December 2008 I was fishing a WON team tournament on the Delta.  It was blowing from the North and Franks was jumping with 2 to 3 footers.  I was in my 15' jon boat by myself, running downwind and slamming through the waves.  The wiring on my livewell pump shorted and burned up.  The back of the boat started filling with water from the spray.  Eight hours and one bass later I decided I couldn't fish out of a jon boat for team tournaments any more. 

I'd been close to pulling the trigger and buying a 'real' boat a few times before that day.  In 2003 I weighed the options and bought my jon boat instead.  2006 was very close too but work was uncertain and life's responsibilities come first.  My son, grad school, the house... more