Well here's my take on Pablo for the last 5 years or so...

People have been catching big bass at Pablo for years, however after the 2 stroke ban on the lake bass fisherman stayed away because most bass boats dont have 4 strokes. People during this time were catching big bass but being quiet about it. Then Rob and Fish Chris among others, including me, starting posting their reports about catching and seeing these big bass, which caused others to join in the hunt. So with increased pressure these fish were being caught and released more than once and could have become educated to lures.

Add to the fact that fertilizer is being used upstream on the golf course, and is getting washed into the lake causing water quality problems. There is also the problem with a large amount of carp that are prevalent in the lake. Some people believe they may eat bass eggs, but we know that during spring they roam the shallows kicking up silk and helping mess up the water quality. Last but not least is the fact over the last few years spotted bass in one way or another have populated the lake in a big way which just adds to the competition that the double digits have to deal with.

As an afterthought, San Pablo has very limited shore cover, something more fisherman key on, and the increased pressure could have moved fish off of these more recognizable spots and to places that most bass fisherman do not normally fish..

This is just my opinion... any others??
Erik P.