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by basshunter4u
Fri May 11, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Route Towing Boat to Clear Lake?
Replies: 8
Views: 2366

Re: Best Route Towing Boat to Clear Lake?

Greg, On 29 Keep in mind you wont have many people behind you so you can just putt. Keep an eye on the commuters going down the hill towards you and you will be fine. Hug the right hand part of the lane and take your time. remember its your rig and *&^% any one behind you in a hurry. they will g...
by basshunter4u
Wed May 09, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Matt Allen at Ultimate Bass University Tuesday May 15th
Replies: 13
Views: 2776

Re: Matt Allen at Ultimate Bass University Tuesday May 15th

I dont think Matt needs to be pumped up on this subject of trophy bass as its a lot harder than it used to be. Trout stocked private lakes, ponds or any other for that matter. If your catching any DDs your good and lucky also.
by basshunter4u
Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need A WELDER.. Swing away tounge.
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Re: Need A WELDER.. Swing away tounge.

One of my Sponsors Magnafab is in Hayward. Jon Courtny has been in business for over 20 years and can fab and weld anything. His number is 510-825 4200.

Don O
by basshunter4u
Wed Feb 01, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: locked down threads...
Replies: 17
Views: 3710

Re: locked down threads...

I will state my opinion. I read the other thread but with that being said I love the shows, and with the ISE, my choice for the ambassador of the sport Kent Brown helping out every year with the bass section is au some. Could you imagine ISE without KB? I agree it could always get better but its not...
by basshunter4u
Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Baitsmith ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1944

Re: Baitsmith ?

I believe TW does not have any of the original baitsmith baits any more. They are getting harder to come by because they are not being made any more. I know some guys that have a handfull of the original stuff. I any of you are interested shoot me a pm and I will check the sources
by basshunter4u
Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: $519 traffic ticket for towing a boat 10 mph over..
Replies: 39
Views: 10710

Re: $519 traffic ticket for towing a boat 10 mph over..

This is what chaps me. The dang roads are so beat up in the right lane you almost have to tow in the second lane. Then you accidentally find yourself going with the flow of traffic which is 65. The trucks these days are made so good and with our tandem trailers you almost forget you have your boat i...
by basshunter4u
Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is up with Skeet!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2666

Re: What is up with Skeet!!!!!!

Skeet has everything it takes to be a champion again and again. Sometimes the old saying goes, " Thats why they call it fishing and not catching " is happening to him. He has the 95 % skill but is lacking that other 5 % luck. That lady luck will come back soon I am sure and I am sure there...
by basshunter4u
Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paypal and eBay
Replies: 12
Views: 2340

Re: Paypal and eBay

Yeah I have done over a thousand transactions on e-bay and I have seen a lot of changes. This change letting the feds into their pocket will be the demise of that business. I suggest that day of you reading this post who has e-bay or paypal stocks that you sell them asap. Yesterday alone they both w...
by basshunter4u
Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey guys...it's been a while
Replies: 10
Views: 1577

Re: Hey guys...it's been a while

Hey Rob, its good to hear from you. As I said on your message on your cell, we who knew Dave will always remember him and the good ol days. Its good to not jump in all the way just ease back in to the boat. Do you still have the same cell #. If you do I still have yours so let me know. Fishing up he...
by basshunter4u
Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night time Clearlake Pig!
Replies: 6
Views: 2709

Re: Night time Clearlake Pig!

Nice fish Larry, Congratulations . Those double digit fish are not easy to come by these days especially on Clearlake. Hope all is good with you and your family. take care

Don Osborne
by basshunter4u
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: What ever happened to ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2341

Re: What ever happened to ?

Rob is right, It is frustrating that we take time to post nice pics for our websites and other guys steal them for their gain. Just recently I saw one of my photos from donsbaits.com used on an e-bay auction to sell a swimbait. I called them on it and they were too petty to respond

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cool video: How to fizz a bass
Replies: 13
Views: 2572

Re: Cool video: How to fizz a bass

Thats a great video and I recomend everyone that doesn know how to fizz a bass to watch it more than once. Thank you Doug Hannah and Sure life for this great educational video

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hooked Up Tackle/ Southern California
Replies: 57
Views: 11812

Re: Hooked Up Tackle/ Southern California

This rod thing happened a number of months ago with a back ordered rod. I thought in the beginning of this thread that it had happened again. Then punker chimed in and notified us of the bad feedback on the e-bay page. Being a ebay seller from time to time I checked it out and punker was right, ther...
by basshunter4u
Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15326

Re: The taxpayer pay nothing into Cal pers Really????

We cant give these vultures in SAC any more power than they have already. I am not under prop 13 on my home so it doesn't effect me financially as much as my neighbors. SO what they bought well before I did and that's the way it is. If this Prop 25 passes and they raise my property taxes again I am ...
by basshunter4u
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We have lost Sandy Young
Replies: 50
Views: 10458

Re: We have lost Sandy Young

Hey KB this is the reason you are the ambassator of this sport. The "Sandy Young Annual Big Bass Award" What a great idea to honor such a wonderfull woman. Sandy always had a smile on her face. tears comming to my eyes will make this post shorter than I wanted. Sandy if you hear us we will...
by basshunter4u
Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Future of ReelEx
Replies: 33
Views: 6028

Re: Future of ReelEx

Thats cool Dan, as I said I have not used your services but the scream of all my curado 200s is getting closer to taking them off pulling the line boxing them up and sending them to you for an overhaul. If you could PM me with your address and contact number I will get that done and tell the world a...
by basshunter4u
Mon Aug 30, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAVE RUSH GET WELL!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 7279

Re: DAVE RUSH GET WELL!!!!

Dave, I have not met you personally but I have seen you on the water before on Clearlake and Oroville and I know you are a machine. I am speaking for all fellow anglers now. I know its a tough time in your life but you have to let your bassin friends, the clubs and all associations that you have ded...
by basshunter4u
Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hart Winnings History
Replies: 31
Views: 7711

Re: Hart Winnings History

Lets see, 6 ounce weights X 5 = 30 ounces thats 1 lb 14 oz. All looking like 3 lbrs should fit that weight perfectly 3lbr could look like a 3.6 easily. Man the more dirt that gets uncovered here the worse its looking. I am amazed at the numbers and frankly almost sick to my stomache. This is really ...
by basshunter4u
Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guys remember we have a great sport
Replies: 35
Views: 7240

Re: Guys remember we have a great sport

As crappy as this topic is, I have read rants and raves on many different web-site regarding Mr harts decision to cheat. Not an error or a mistake a decision . He knew going in there was a risk involved. How long has he been making this decision? Who knows. Nobody knows how much money this guy stole...
by basshunter4u
Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open Cheater?
Replies: 266
Views: 65473

Re: US Open Cheater?

Yeah dang, what a sad day for all bass fisherman, fun fish or tournament angler, Amateur or pro its just wrong. This just fuels the fire for all the animal rights activists to jab us again. We are supposed to be roll models and take better care of our catch better than the other sports. I am guessin...
by basshunter4u
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: End of an Era
Replies: 43
Views: 6569

Re: End of an Era

Sorry to hear about your loss Lee, Our prayers go out to your family and close friends for your loss. You are a good man Gator, take care

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Boat Stolen in Discovery Bay
Replies: 26
Views: 5621

Re: Bass Boat Stolen in Discovery Bay

Brandon, I am sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved swimbaits and know how many you lost. If you call me and arrange to meet up with me I will offer you any bait I have in stock at my cost + 10%. Any Slammer, Basstrix, Hudd, Rago, Anyone I have. You just let me know. I talked to Firuz to ma...
by basshunter4u
Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just got Sad News.....
Replies: 13
Views: 3272

Re: Just got Sad News.....

That is terrible news. Al Was always ready to help guys with their questions. What a stand up guy. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends

Don O
by basshunter4u
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bassmasters duel on the delta
Replies: 8
Views: 2885

Re: bassmasters duel on the delta

What about direct TV. Any one see a schedule for that system?

DO
by basshunter4u
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ONE MORE THANKS (HBC)
Replies: 5
Views: 1122

Re: ONE MORE THANKS (HBC)

I think the HBC could have had a moment of silence for Dave Roberson. That would have been nice for all of us who knew him to reflect the impact of his life for a moment A perfect time to do it would have been after the am pairings meeting. Just my thoughts

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC 6...Short Story and Thank you!
Replies: 24
Views: 4004

Re: HBC 6...Short Story and Thank you!

Congrats again J-Dub it was nice to meet you, although it was short but sweet

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulation's....Lunker Punker Landed a
Replies: 43
Views: 5741

Re: Congratulation's....Lunker Punker Landed a

Robbie and baby girl are home and healthy and happy. It was a pleasure to be the first guy to see the baby after she came home. She looks just like her daddy. Jeremy is very proud Dad and Shelby is happy she has a baby sister. All is good at Punkers house

Don O
by basshunter4u
Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!
Replies: 114
Views: 17726

Re: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!

You know I used to be proud to be a democrat. Now I am so ashamed that I am going to go with the independent party. F#$% the republican and the Democratic parties. It is a waste of time and doesn't do any good to vote anyway. They say my vote counts but as you all know that propositions that pass or...
by basshunter4u
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank You WONBASS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Re: Thank You WONBASS $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Whats unfortunate about fishing the HBC compared to the Won on Havasu? Just ask KB about winning 10,000 on a 4 lbr. You may just have another check with your name on it and you might not have to catch a 14 lbr. Dont be upset that you have to fish HBC. IF you win it you leave the lake with the Check....
by basshunter4u
Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulation's....Lunker Punker Landed a
Replies: 43
Views: 5741

Re: Congratulation's....Lunker Punker Landed a

Cool glad she is healthy and Robbie is doing good. See ya this weekend Jeremy before I go to the HBC

DO
by basshunter4u
Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lucky Craft Eyes
Replies: 7
Views: 1798

Re: Lucky Craft Eyes

Save your money and effort. Take a black sharpie and color in the eye slots on the baits. Trust me the fish dont care about the eyes its the action they want

DO
by basshunter4u
Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you make of this boat for sale?
Replies: 24
Views: 4452

Re: What do you make of this boat for sale?

Mark poulson hit the nail on the head. Instead of buying a 25+ year old boat and taking chances its best to look fo a newer boat possibly a tournament won boat. You may pay a lot more but you might not have the headaches or buyers remorse later. Make sure it waht you want because they can be a probl...
by basshunter4u
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry Rago Smoothie
Replies: 13
Views: 3540

Re: Jerry Rago Smoothie

I have 3 colors of the smoothie. contact me through swimbaitcity.com. they are not up on the website

Don O
by basshunter4u
Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Update on trout stocking for EBPARKS
Replies: 7
Views: 2312

Re: Update on trout stocking for EBPARKS

Rob, Thank you for your persistence on this crisis. Yes crisis in my mind and something has to be done real quick so you guys need to pay attention when Rob posts updates. I have a question that is not to far fetched I think. If this frog is so rare and endangered why dont they start some frog farms...
by basshunter4u
Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's more impressive about JohnnyC's fish photo?
Replies: 23
Views: 3500

Re: What's more impressive about JohnnyC's fish photo?

Hey Johnny C, How is the clarity and the lake level of Pedro after last weeks rains? Just curious I might head up there this weekend

Don O
by basshunter4u
Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I just walked up from the dock......
Replies: 11
Views: 2942

Re: I just walked up from the dock......

Now thats funny there Mike! I dont care who you are thats funny
by basshunter4u
Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 20
Views: 3621

Re: Swimbait reel??

Do your self a favor and go ahead and get the Calcutta 400. You will start to throw bigger baits and you wont have to get one later. I am not knocking the 300 but the 4oo has more 25 lb test line capacity and the Calcutta will throw a 4 inch shad as well as the 13 inch tool.

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:00 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Swimbait reel??
Replies: 44
Views: 35234

Re: Swimbait reel??

Do your self a favor and go ahead and get the Calcutta 400. You will start to throw bigger baits and you wont have to get one later. I am not knocking the 300 but the 4oo has more 25 lb test line capacity and the Calcutta will throw a 4 inch shad as well as the 13 inch tool.

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here We Go Boyz !!
Replies: 15
Views: 2765

Re: Here We Go Boyz !!

You guys want change? Come the next elections vote out the incumbants. Get rid of the old and bring in the new. Thats the only way we will get change. I am gratefull the rains are comming. the state is dry and went up to Pedro last weekend and it was still 50 feet low or more. Would be nice to see t...
by basshunter4u
Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Mateo ISE Utimate Bass Round Table Question Contest
Replies: 14
Views: 1916

Re: San Mateo ISE Utimate Bass Round Table Question Contest

A huge storm is approaching in the afternoon and you run 5 miles and it takes you X amount of minutes in the morning. How much more time do you allow to get back to the weigh in the same distance. None or take chances with 4-5 foot rollers?

Don O
by basshunter4u
Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VERY SAD NEWS!!!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 7683

Re: VERY SAD NEWS!!!!!

WHAT My Lord thats terrible. I am soo sorry Eric. I know you two were very close and dang. I am teared up as I type. Dang what words can I say other than I am sorry and He will truly be missed. I can't believe it. My prayers go out to all his family and close friends.

Don O
by basshunter4u
Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What kind of year did you have?
Replies: 23
Views: 3237

Re: What kind of year did you have?

Worst year of my adult life. Had to put my dog down, Got Laid off work for 8 months, girlfriend broke up with me, Cracked my heel jumping off my boat in bare feet, hurt my back, only caught 2 double digit fish, lost more swimbaits than fish caught. and on and on. Not much good happened for me this y...
by basshunter4u
Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swimbaits
Replies: 18
Views: 3205

Re: swimbaits

Maxima ultra green 25 lb. Thats all you need
by basshunter4u
Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC-6 Set for DVL on Friday, March 19, 2010
Replies: 29
Views: 3695

Re: HBC-6 Set for DVL on Friday, March 19, 2010

Actually I was talking about the day before the tournament if you read it correctly. Butch did catch a giant on Casitas but it was not the day before like I was talking about. All you guys betting have to be in the HBC to collect your winnings and pay your losses. :)

DO
by basshunter4u
Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC-6 Set for DVL on Friday, March 19, 2010
Replies: 29
Views: 3695

Re: HBC-6 Set for DVL on Friday, March 19, 2010

The bed fish action is part of the reason the lake will be off limits to anglers the day before the tournament so there cant be any lookers for them. Also the other reason is that the HBC anglers have caught bigger fish the day before the toruny 2 times. Butch at Pedro with a DD and myself at the De...
by basshunter4u
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NFR* Please read
Replies: 12
Views: 2500

Re: NFR* Please read

Rich, how old was your son? Just curious as I have a 12 year old. I hope your son gets better fast as the H1N1 is nothing to joke about. It is serious and left untreated or not it can kill a child or an adult

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Some do the best they can, Sorry.
Replies: 13
Views: 3007

Re: Some do the best they can, Sorry.

Dang Don, I cant believe this is happening to you. I dont know what to say other than thats terrible you need to do this. Come on guys lets help this man out. Lets help make this a possitive experience for him. I read all the drama and it is not cool. lets get his boat sold with his stuff so he can ...
by basshunter4u
Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Jam 2009
Replies: 34
Views: 6948

Re: Bass Jam 2009

I am out the door for the bass Jam. Hope to see a good turnout for the show. Love to live in Nor Cal

Don O
by basshunter4u
Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Birthday Mike Tobey...
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Happy Dirthday Mike Tobey...

Yes Happy Birthday Tobe, Hope it is a good one and may this next year of your life be your best on the water yet!

Don O
by basshunter4u
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 3436

Re: Boat insurance

I use Gayla King from Sawyer and Cook. Sometimes automated phones are a pain to get through but patience pays off. I am adjusting my policy as my boat is not new any more so I can save a few bucks on my policy. Great to talk to easy to work with