Paradise is a nice facility. You should also check out Russo's at Bethel Island. They just created a new launch ramp. It's right at Franks's Tract too!

Another good ramp to go to is Orwood's. I usually launch there when fun fishing. Food is good too!

Japanreels- I have both the Berkley and Boga grip. The Berkley lipper tool works fine for the money, especially if you plan to keep the fish you lip with the tool. The big drawback is it doesn't swivel like the Boga. If you plan to release fish, using the Berkley lipping tool will tear flesh off the...

Nah, I'm not a guide. Just a serious fishing addict like everyone else on this message board. I fish some tournaments and have LOTS of friends that are much better anglers than me. I learn a lot from them. Like I said, it spoils you. Sometimes it seems too far just to launch at Big Break or Ladd's. ...

I've caught two double digit bass in my life, both on the delta flipping. One was 16+lbs, caught on a Junebug colored Roboworm Zipper. The other just just over 10lbs, caught on a homemade black/blue jig with Zoom trailer. This spring I was fortunate enough to land a few quality fish in the 7-9lb ran...

Thanks for the welcome. I moved to Discovery Bay from San Jose almost three years ago. So there's a chance I may already know you... Chasing largemouth bass ranks on top of the list. Right behind those green fish would be stripers. Traveling to Oroville or McClure to chase spots is fun, as is going ...

I just want to say hello to everyone on the forum. It's comforting to know that there are others out there like me that are just as obsessed with fishing tackle as fishing itself! The reviews on this site are awesome. I like the photography and honest feedback you guys provide. I'm in the fishing in...