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by Paul Matthews
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bob Crupi passes
Replies: 23
Views: 2114

Re: Bob Crupi passes

Man, you clowns need to get a life and let it go. You had to wait 40 years to talk ****. Little late for that. My guess you clowns didn't have the stones to confront Bob face to face. BTW he also used to go to Flaming Gorge chasing trophy browns in March. So shut it.
by Paul Matthews
Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ATTN. SOMEONE FROM WILD WEST
Replies: 19
Views: 3727

Re: ATTN. SOMEONE FROM WILD WEST

RMANZO wrote: Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:29 am Just talked to Wild West and the selling of Wild West is still in escrow. When it’s in escrow no funds can be paid out or transferred. So there it is. I guess:):):)
If that's the case then that means no events while in escrow. Sounds sketchy to me.
by Paul Matthews
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?
Replies: 12
Views: 5292

Re: Anyone else getting this info about Tackle Warehouse?

The grammar on this letter is very suspicious. My first guess is it is a scam. Call T/W and bring it to their attention. I have not seen this B/4.
by Paul Matthews
Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ghost TM running time on Max
Replies: 34
Views: 4480

Re: Ghost TM running time on Max

Hooking up a light won't give you any idea how long you can run on max Amp draw is the answer. I do know if you run on high for an extended period of time the batteries can overheat and will shut down. I run lithium pros and until recently an Ultrex which draws more power. Had a dead battery and ran...
by Paul Matthews
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Onboard charger/lithium battery question
Replies: 8
Views: 1877

Re: Onboard charger/lithium battery question

First of all you need a charger that can be programed to at least AGM or Lithium. I suspect that you have a drain, and the battery is discharged. To wake it up disconnect the battery and jump start it with your truck or a heavy-duty charger. This will wake it up. A charger that is programed for anyt...
by Paul Matthews
Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lithium batteries / what do I need to know
Replies: 15
Views: 5754

Re: Lithium batteries / what do I need to know

Lithium Pro all the way. Why buy 3 12 v batteries when you can get 1 36 v or 2 if you run banks a lot. The 110 amp starting battery is spot on. Been running them for 5 years on 2 different boats. Had an issue early on and they stepped up. Since then no problems. You get what you pay for
by Paul Matthews
Wed May 22, 2019 5:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lithium Battery in 36V system
Replies: 7
Views: 3524

Re: Lithium Battery in 36V system

BTW Lithium Pros are a 4 year warrantee.
by Paul Matthews
Wed May 22, 2019 5:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lithium Battery in 36V system
Replies: 7
Views: 3524

Re: Lithium Battery in 36V system

1100 bucks for 1 12 volt. You can buy a 36 volt Lithium Pro for around 2k. It weighs 29 lbs. They are pricey but well worth the money if you fish a lot.
by Paul Matthews
Tue May 21, 2019 5:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lithium Battery in 36V system
Replies: 7
Views: 3524

Re: Lithium Battery in 36V system

You can wake that battery up. Disconnect it from the system and jump it with your truck running. This is what lithium pro advices. Not familiar with K2 but if you set on using lithiums, Lithium Pro will not give you the run around, Ben running them for 3 years. Had 1 issue and they where all over it...
by Paul Matthews
Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultrex question
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Ultrex question

Best investment I ever made. You can get them for $2300. Go to Scott Bird in F/B. He can hook you up.
by Paul Matthews
Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need Dodge Truck owners input
Replies: 38
Views: 7033

Re: need Dodge Truck owners input

2016 Dodge 4x4 diesel. Great truck. way more power than I need for the boat but I also tow a 5'th wheel. Fuel economy is off the charts 14 + mpg towing the boat to Roosevelt and it's uphill. 22 MPG Hwy and around 16 in the city. Solid cab fit and finish is very good.
by Paul Matthews
Tue May 01, 2018 5:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Did Governor Brown promise the Bay Area a new reservoir in exchange for Delta tunnels support
Replies: 7
Views: 2203

Re: Did Governor Brown promise the Bay Area a new reservoir in exchange for Delta tunnels suppor

Can't keep the ones full now. Where's the extra water coming from. Unreal. I feel for my CA fellow sportsmen.
by Paul Matthews
Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alamo Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 1161

Re: Alamo Lake

This isn't just an AZ problem. We need to let the corp. of engineers know that running rough shod over the public won't be tolerated. Rumors abound about the reasons for this but it is apparent there are outside influences at work here. Alamo has just made a great recovery and now this. If you like ...
by Paul Matthews
Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alamo Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 1161

Alamo Lake

This iThe Corp of Engineers is planning on a devastating drop of lake level at Alamo Lake for what they call required maintenance. This is to replace the gate that was removed late last year. This release of 5000 cfs for 20 days in late February and early March would be very detrimental to the spawn...
by Paul Matthews
Sun Feb 04, 2018 6:58 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 24 to win Alamo Lake | Bass Junkyz Results February 3
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: 24 to win Alamo Lake | Bass Junkyz Results February 3

This isn't just an AZ problem it's a total disregard for sportsman as a whole. They just worked on the gate last year. Something doesn't sit right with this decision.
by Paul Matthews
Sun Feb 04, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 24 to win Alamo Lake | Bass Junkyz Results February 3
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: 24 to win Alamo Lake | Bass Junkyz Results February 3

ForThe Corp of Engineers is planning on a devastating drop of lake level at Alamo Lake for what they call required maintenance. This is to replace the gate that was removed late last year. This release of 5000 cfs for 20 days in late February and early March would be very detrimental to the spawn th...
by Paul Matthews
Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:44 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2013 Z521 SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1600

Re: 2013 Z521

SOLD
by Paul Matthews
Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:39 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2013 Z521 SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1600

2013 Z521 SOLD

Ranger Z521 250 Pro XS 370 Hrs. warrantee till 2019, hot foot, 10" Atlas hydraulic jack plate, Lithium Pro Batteries, Minkota 12' Talons, 101 Fortex, remote drain plug, Perko switch, Lokar Bar, Ranger cover, Lowrance Graphs HDS9 Gen 3 bow, HDS8 Gen 2 console, structure scan Lowrance hub sonic, ...
by Paul Matthews
Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?
Replies: 17
Views: 11101

Re: Who uses Lithium Pro batteries?

I use them. So far so good. Had an issue with the starting battery. Jeff at lithium pro let me upgrade to the 110. Batteries are warranted for 4 years. Good customer service and great product. I run a 36 volt and have never run down. If you run banks all day on hi they recommend 2 36 volt batteries....
by Paul Matthews
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bug Splatter
Replies: 16
Views: 3134

Re: Bug Splatter

WD-40
by Paul Matthews
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:35 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 2015 US Open Day One Leader Garrett Howard
Replies: 1
Views: 955

Re: 2015 US Open Day One Leader Garrett Howard

Good luck Howie.
by Paul Matthews
Sun May 10, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SITE UPGRADE LAST NIGHT
Replies: 33
Views: 4151

Re: SITE UPGRADE LAST NIGHT

Board index doesn't work. Unable to pull it up as I only want to see new threads
by Paul Matthews
Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keith Poche Statement on FB regarding incident at Toho
Replies: 9
Views: 4048

Re: Keith Poche Statement on FB regarding incident at Toho

Both are wrong. However I lost a lot of respect for Poche. Talk about a whiny response. Just man up. AS for Ish, well Ish is Ish and sooner or later his temper got him in hot water. Ban them both for a year and send a strong message. That goes for Ike and his foul mouth too. Time to clean it up. Aft...
by Paul Matthews
Wed Aug 20, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Boris Antolos, Rest In Peace Dad!
Replies: 22
Views: 4332

Re: Boris Antolos, Rest In Peace Dad!

Oh my. That is very sad news. I knew and fished against Boris since 1999. Even after i moved to AZ I would run into him and his son fishing some tournaments over here. Great guy and competitor. rest in peace. You will be missed.
by Paul Matthews
Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW co-angler talking tough bite
Replies: 1
Views: 776

Re: FLW co-angler talking tough bite

!/2 a million on the line. I'm sure those Co's are not getting very many good chances especially with a tough bite.
by Paul Matthews
Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:36 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 8 False digital depth readings
Replies: 6
Views: 1192

Re: HDS 8 False digital depth readings

I had this problem. Lowrance told me to make sure the hds 8 is set on it's own source. Same for the 10. Problem solved.
by Paul Matthews
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster is a joke...well not a joke just disapointed!
Replies: 16
Views: 3532

Re: Bassmaster is a joke...well not a joke just disapointed!

Bla bla bla. All you guys crack me up. LUcas Oil sponsored a pro team event at Clear Lake with a 75 boat cuttoff for a boat and only 46 of you showed up. WTH is wrong with you people. Hell they had 2 of the same type of events at Lake Pleasant in AZ and drew if I'm not mistaken 86 and 94 respectivle...
by Paul Matthews
Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:00 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2005 519 VS 19'6"
Replies: 1
Views: 1980

Re: 2005 519 VS 19'6"

Bump Good starter boat for a newbie.
by Paul Matthews
Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2005 519 VS 19'6"
Replies: 1
Views: 1980

2005 519 VS 19'6"

SOLD!
by Paul Matthews
Tue May 14, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA Craig Sutherland
Replies: 1
Views: 750

ABA Craig Sutherland

I want to take this oportunity to thank Craig Sutherland for resolving my issue with ABA, I also want to personally apologize to Craig and the ABA staff for my bad behavior. While I realize you can't take back what has been said and done I also realize that a man must stand up and take responsibilit...
by Paul Matthews
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My ReelEx Experience
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: My ReelEx Experience

Dan is a class act. Been using him for a couple of years. I once sent some reels inside the felt bags. When they came back no bags. No biggie. Didn't even mention it. 4 days later he sent the bags. Great guy, honest and he does great work. Even though I live in AZ the turnaround time was faster than...
by Paul Matthews
Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alamo Lake
Replies: 1
Views: 698

Alamo Lake

Just a heads up for all you guys that fish Alamo. Effective Jan. 1 2013 AG&F has eliminated the slot limit at Alamo. Normal Az fishing regs for bass are will be in effect. Good luck. The bite is still ugly out there.
by Paul Matthews
Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How in the world do you catch these Desert Bass?
Replies: 4
Views: 1565

Re: How in the world do you catch these Desert Bass?

Saguro is good right now. D/S and topwater early. Bartlett is good for numbers of small fish. With the water dropping a ton at Plez right now the bite will be off. Hintmorning dawn with chatruese tip works good here as does a jig, green pumpkin black flake. For info on Plez swing by The Hookup at Pl...
by Paul Matthews
Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Farewell Fellow NCBF'ers
Replies: 19
Views: 3627

Re: Farewell Fellow NCBF'ers

Welcome to Az. If you like hardcore no holds barred smack talking then the AZbass Zone is right up your alley.
by Paul Matthews
Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Loan
Replies: 4
Views: 1331

Re: Boat Loan

Last boat I bought I took out a 12 year loan and paid it off in 3. Pretty easy if your disciplined. If things go south you don't have a back breaking payment. Just my .02.
by Paul Matthews
Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tire question again!
Replies: 17
Views: 3773

Re: Tire question again!

Tried to order these Kumho tires. Per Kumho they don't make it anymore.
by Paul Matthews
Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quagga Mussel in the news
Replies: 9
Views: 2009

Re: Quagga Mussel in the news

LOL There are more boats in Ca than there are people in Wy.
by Paul Matthews
Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Arizona Fishing Report - September 9, 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 559

Re: Arizona Fishing Report - September 9, 2011

+1 on the unmarked shoals. Ate up a prop outside Bass Bay and not a buoy within 50 yards.Went from 12 to 1 ft in a blink. Be careful out there. Good thing I was idling.
by Paul Matthews
Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who Catches The Fish, Guide or Client ????
Replies: 26
Views: 4532

Re: Who Catches The Fish, Guide or Client ????

I am A guide for The Hookup Outfitters in Az. I rarely pick up a rod and can assure you that my clients catch 99% of the fish including an 8.25 that one of them boated at Pleasant. The only time I pick up a rod is to demonstrat a particular technique. Guides that fish are doing a big diservice to th...
by Paul Matthews
Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:01 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..

55 MPH sucks especially out of town. Heavily congested areas okay. I am at the point that I will not tow anything in Ca. unless I have to. 55 makes that drive to Clear Lake a trip from hell. Az is 10 mph over limit. Never heard of anyone get cited for less than 10 MPH over the speed limit.Don't try ...
by Paul Matthews
Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tom Swankier
Replies: 0
Views: 3049

Tom Swankier

Congrats to my old fishing partner on your retirement. Now what are you going to do? Between you and Iovino you guys represent about 150 years in a boat. :mrgreen: Good luck and please try not to kill each other. :D
by Paul Matthews
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A question of business ethics
Replies: 98
Views: 15789

Re: A question of business ethics

If my memory serves me right didn't Mark buy A/C when it was on life support because he liked fishing the circuits? A lot of people stood up and clapped when he stepped up. Also buisness ethics. That is in the eye of the beholder. A sound busines decision that doesn't favor the customer, well you ge...
by Paul Matthews
Fri May 27, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Steve Lowe
Replies: 4
Views: 1145

Steve Lowe

Just heard that Steve Lowe lost his wife Janice after 25 years of marriage. My heart felt condolences to Steve and his family. Hang in there pal. Call me if you need anything
by Paul Matthews
Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Solutions to Team Tournaments decline?
Replies: 48
Views: 8897

Re: Solutions to Team Tournaments decline?

Allstars in Az just drew 88 boats at Rosy. It isn't cheap either 520 if you roll the dice. A TOC 2 day event at 2 lakes with a guarnteed $10,00 1'st place pay out plus options. No other org. here is drawing more than 30 boats. Reason, Sneed dropped the membership and got a comittment from a sponsor ...
by Paul Matthews
Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kevin Stewart, Day one Leader at Roosevelt!
Replies: 19
Views: 3571

Re: Kevin Stewart, Day one Leader at Roosevelt!

Howden put the hammer down by 18 lbs in a tin boat no less. Az racked up a great finish. Th Ca. co's put it to the locals, with a little help of course. Great job.
by Paul Matthews
Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!
Replies: 29
Views: 5311

Re: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!

Ronnie Parker said you where a great guy Gary, However I don't remember Pack mentioning your name. You must have spanked him pretty good. LOL
by Paul Matthews
Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!
Replies: 29
Views: 5311

Re: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!

Spent 5 days at Fork fishing with the Lake Fork legend. I caught my PB with Mark. Great people back there. Pack is funny too. He'll look at you and say you gonna weigh that fish or set the hook. Uh Huh Uh Huh. Or, you know what I like about you Paul, Nothing LMAO. Bar none it was the best time I hav...
by Paul Matthews
Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hart sighting
Replies: 75
Views: 10888

Re: hart sighting

Hell I chose to move on with out Mike Hart. A black eye to the entire fishing community and not worth the trouble. You guys need to get a life. Go pick on an Arizona Poacher. Hell we may not ask permission to fish a an FLW event but at least we don't cheat. :mrgreen:
by Paul Matthews
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for some help w/ Texas lakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: Looking for some help w/ Texas lakes

+ 1 for Lake Fork. Call the guys at Lake Fork Tackle. They will hook you up. My personal best was caught at Lake Fork. Great lake and great people down there.
by Paul Matthews
Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

Clear Lake

First trip to the fabled lake of giants and yes my luck held up. Tough fishing on a new lake. Fun started with a long tough drive. 15 hours with aprox. 11-12 hours at 55-60 MPH. Fun really started when the trolling motor took a dump and wipes out our prefish. Called David at Lake Port Sports and he ...