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by reellittlephish
Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need to Find a Reputable Machine Shop
Replies: 2
Views: 739

Re: Need to Find a Reputable Machine Shop

I looked at Hydrotec and want to trim my costs from their complete rebuild service...ot to mention the risk of shipping. I figured out I had a pre-ignition condition...failed fuel injector and everything I've researched to date supports that conjecture. Found a machine shop in Las Vegas recommended ...
by reellittlephish
Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need to Find a Reputable Machine Shop
Replies: 2
Views: 739

Need to Find a Reputable Machine Shop

I've got a 2007 VZ225 Yamaha. Today I pulled the heads and as suspected #2 cylinder is a mess. I'd like to find a quality shop to do the rebore. I'll bore out all 6 cylinders; hopefully only one size over. I'm in Las Vegas but I'll deliver the block to California or Lake Havasu for a top notch shop....
by reellittlephish
Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a Reliable Motor Rebild Shop
Replies: 1
Views: 610

Looking for a Reliable Motor Rebild Shop

I have a 2007 Yamaha EFi 225. It has about 450 hours on it. 3 months ago #2 cylinder overheated and melted the spark plug. The shops in Las Vegas I'd trust to do the work will only do a complete powerhead rebuild. All other cylinders read out at 125lbs. I was hoping to find a reliable shop to rebore...
by reellittlephish
Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop questions
Replies: 1
Views: 537

Re: Prop questions

Location?
by reellittlephish
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Flourocarbon
Replies: 11
Views: 2724

Re: Favorite Flourocarbon

'v used P-line and BPS Fluorocarbon. Settled on Seaguar Invisix. I fish around quagga and Zebra mussels. Invisix seems to handle best for me. Breaking off is not a big issue for me. I retie after a big fish and check for line abrasions often. Seems like every time I neglect that though I break off a...
by reellittlephish
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 3033

Re: Trailer Tires?

Skeeter ZX 225 has 2 - 14" Carlisles and 2 - 14" Hartlands. The Carlisles have not held up after 3 years. Hartlands are less than a year old on the trailer. Trailer however sits outside in Las Vegas. Had 2 tread separations and one blowout on the Carlisles. The OEM 15" Marathons laste...
by reellittlephish
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Day 2 Updates from the Water | WWBT AZ Teams Championship Mead Day 2
Replies: 8
Views: 2050

Re: Day 2 Updates from the Water | WWBT AZ Teams Championship Mead Day 2

With the exception of Brandon Bynum and Nathan Pugh, looks like everyone was up in the Virgin Arm or the Basin on the AZ side. Did I get it correct? Mead is my local pond. Surprised the photos show many fishing from 25' to shallower. I would have started at 20' and gone deeper, even early if somethi...
by reellittlephish
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Mead in the Fall
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Re: Lake Mead in the Fall

Mead is my local pond. What and where are you publishing?
by reellittlephish
Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Lowrance LCX-28c HD SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Re: Lowrance LCX-28c HD

PM sent
by reellittlephish
Sun Jun 05, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Lowrance LCX-28c HD SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Lowrance LCX-28c HD SOLD

Obviously used but no screen scratches. Runs trouble-free. Comes with mounting plate and manual. I have an old Navionics West card in the tray. I bought the update so you may not be eligible for the $99 update. Check with Navionics. No cables included. No transducer included. 6 pin blue connector an...
by reellittlephish
Sun May 01, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: HDS-9 Gen2 Touch
Replies: 4
Views: 3315

Re: HDS-9 Gen2 Touch

Did you sell the Lowrance yet?
by reellittlephish
Sun May 01, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Hds 9 touch gen 3
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Re: Hds 9 touch gen 3

PM sent
by reellittlephish
Sun May 01, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Lowrance Lss2 Transducer for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1132

Re: Lowrance Lss2 Transducer for sale

New or used LSS-2?
by reellittlephish
Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optima Blue Top Battery Warranty: Optima comes through
Replies: 0
Views: 2470

Optima Blue Top Battery Warranty: Optima comes through

I've owned maybe 5 Blue Top Optimas. First in a 12 ft boat and later as the starting motor battery in the first and second Skeeters. Optimas have always been solid and reliable. This fall, my Optima starting battery was on it's last legs and I bought a replacement Optima DM31 in Virgina, hooked it u...
by reellittlephish
Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer wiring problem: short or bad ground?
Replies: 8
Views: 1569

Re: Trailer wiring problem: short or bad ground?

ID say your brake light and running light circuits are touching(short) somewhere I had similar problems with EZ Loader trailer where wires run inside the trailer tubes. Likely your ground wire is making contact with the trailer somewhere. Once I found the spot; splice, solder and shrink tape then p...
by reellittlephish
Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Registration
Replies: 9
Views: 2493

Re: Boat Registration

Let me background by saying I try to be responsible and diligent about keeping a dry/clean boat and trailer. My biologist friends tell me Mead has prolific quagga populations, which we knew and zebra mussel populations below 40 ft. On Mead and Nevada state we have this AIG tag. Costs $15 annually. N...
by reellittlephish
Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Apartment to Share in Las Vegas, Nevada
Replies: 0
Views: 718

Apartment to Share in Las Vegas, Nevada

I am listing the extra bedroom with private bathroom and full house privileges (including kitchen and laundry room) on Airbnb at $16 per night. Here is the link https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/859411 It is a good location for someone coming to fish Lake Mead though not necessarily a good tournament fis...
by reellittlephish
Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jack plate question
Replies: 8
Views: 2991

Re: Jack plate question

all good tips. Make sure you have a working water pressure gauge installed along with the jack plate.

discussions here:

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/
by reellittlephish
Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pinpoint 7520 repair
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: Pinpoint 7520 repair

The company that makes Pinpoint is still around. A thorough search on the internet should turn up a source. Then call them and ask. Maybe they can if they have some older units or parts in stock.
by reellittlephish
Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?
Replies: 23
Views: 2806

Re: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?

uni knot for lures and jigs
improved clinch
palomar knot
blood knot
by reellittlephish
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Re: Some Answers and pin out voltages

Thanks Marc for the quick response. You're correct in that this LCG 2000 is working. However I started this thread when the LCG 3000 quit after just maybe 20 days fishing. I am working on my fifth GPS antenna and 3rd sonar unit at the console. I haven't got under the console to un-cable yet. Did hou...
by reellittlephish
Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Re: Some Answers and pin out voltages

I spent an hour on hold this morning to speak to a Lowrance Service Tech. He didn't know when the Automated RA number site will be back up. --------------------------------- Meanwhile as I previously mentioned I am running the LCX28C-HD and the bow LMS520C on a blue connector network. Here are the t...
by reellittlephish
Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Re: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad

That LCG 2000 came from the Lowrance facility as replacement. The support tech who talked me through the troubleshoot told me shipment would be delayed because they were out of stock and having some problems with the units. The question as to why the LCG 3000 unit (purchased in the LCX28C-HD box 9/1...
by reellittlephish
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Re: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad

Greg E. I wish someone would overnight me one... I went to the Lowrance site to get a RA number and the page is not issuing RA numbers. I sent them an email to customer support and got an auto responder reply this morning. Last time I used their customer service number the wait on hold was about 45 ...
by reellittlephish
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Re: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad

JKitz, This is not the same issue. With that message somehow your antenna is "not connected" to your sonar unit. If you have a GPS antenna working in some configuration...try this. Connect everything and power up. In menu go to system setup. look at NMEA network. If the sonar "sees&qu...
by reellittlephish
Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9354

Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad

I believe this will be antenna #5 which has gone bad since I bought my Skeeter ZX225 November 2007. Three antennas went bad in 2008. They were LCG 2000 models. This is a LCG 3000. The console sonar is a LCX28C-HD and the Lowrance bow unit power off the dashboard power switch. NMEA 2000 network. Fort...
by reellittlephish
Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trouble with Lowrance Electronics
Replies: 9
Views: 2676

Re: Trouble with Lowrance Electronics

Linda took care of me! Thanks everybody...
by reellittlephish
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Worst Fluoro EVER!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3149

Re: Worst Fluoro EVER!!

Never used that Brand. Love my Steez baitcaster though....Of 5 or so brands of fluorocarbon so far, I like the PLine fluorocarbon for spining set ups and bait-casters. Using KevinVanDamm line conditioner on it. Sold on that product!

Also use Yo-Zuri hybrid on the baitcasters when I can get it.
by reellittlephish
Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recessed Trolling Motor Pedal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2236

Re: Recessed Trolling Motor Pedal?

I've got a fused left ankle and was skeptical of the recessed pedal. Turns out I can balance without the seat and use either foot, which I couldn't do before. Some fatigue there after a 12 hour day. Rougher conditions I use the seat pedestal. Never took a big one over the bow yet, but suggestions to...
by reellittlephish
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trouble with Lowrance Electronics
Replies: 9
Views: 2676

Re: Trouble with Lowrance Electronics

Thanks Mark for that address. As far as the LCX issues go, thanks everyone for the comments. This early spring, I had the network and wiring apart and tested with a multi-meter. When I could find nothing, I asked Marcus at Las Vegas Marine to go through it. He found nothing. This Skeeter was rigged ...
by reellittlephish
Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trouble with Lowrance Electronics
Replies: 9
Views: 2676

Trouble with Lowrance Electronics

Yesterday I got the LCX 26C-HD back from the Lowrance repair facility. and it still has the problem I sent it in for. Locks up at the first screen and never goes to map. Can't be turned off except by switching off main power at the console. So this is the fourth time I have sent this unit back to Lo...
by reellittlephish
Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Goretex Bibs for Women
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Goretex Bibs for Women

I tried Bass Pro and Cabelas. They do not have women's sizes in small or extra small. Where can I get goretex bibs in those sizes?
by reellittlephish
Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns 804 CB
Replies: 4
Views: 1458

Re: Dobyns 804 CB

Also ordered an 804 from Hi's. Excellent service.
by reellittlephish
Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: skeg repair...
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Re: skeg repair...

No recommendations, but this is an easy repair for any prop shop. In and out in a day. Cost in Las Vegas around 125.
by reellittlephish
Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SOSpenders
Replies: 15
Views: 2088

Re: SOSpenders

Got the SOSpenders from Bass Pro. Works OK, but very difficult to find replacement cartridge on a trip... take spares. If I had to do it over I pay the extra $$ for a mustang.
by reellittlephish
Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A very interesting story by George Kramer on the home page
Replies: 12
Views: 2062

Re: A very interesting story by George Kramer on the home pa

Hi Ray, What happened to Fun? I'm not fishing tournaments, but I might join a club if the costs were low. Maybe even free for weekend tournaments. But the're not. Room or camp fees, food, boat fuel, truck gas....It costs me over $200 to go from Las Vegas to Havasu for the weekend.... Sponsors should...
by reellittlephish
Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone know the Open numbers
Replies: 23
Views: 3381

Re: anyone know the Open numbers

The park Service contractor fixed the angle of the ramp at the load point so if you are trimmed up a bit it's OK to power load. I had to get my prop fixed twice! (the Prop Works in Las Vegas) They restored the courtesy dock so you can launch off a rope or drive off the trailer. Sunday, 4 bass rigs w...
by reellittlephish
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone know the Open numbers
Replies: 23
Views: 3381

Re: anyone know the Open numbers

If the Open was tomorrow, somebody else would win it. Launched from Callville about 5:30 and there were 3 bass rigs launching about the same time. Tom Matsunuga from Anglers Marine was right in front of me. About a dozen rigs in the parking lot. Park Service has "sorta" fixed the ramp and ...
by reellittlephish
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Problem with MinnKota 4 bank charger
Replies: 0
Views: 383

Problem with MinnKota 4 bank charger

There was a 460 Minnkota in the 2007 ZX225 Skeeter when I bought it. Lost #3 bank in early July 2008. Called MInnkota and they sent replacement around July 22. Checked this evening and #3 bank is out again on new charger.

Anyone else having this problem?
by reellittlephish
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why are tournaments drawing less boats in General???
Replies: 37
Views: 5697

Re: Why are tournaments drawing less boats in General???

I found I don't like the feeling of fishing an 8 hour tournament. Something about the pressure of time bothers me. By myself, I am always fishing for the biggest bass I can get to bite. Different tactics than getting 5 fish in the boat. However, I think Scoot 54 had some very good suggestions. Low e...
by reellittlephish
Sun Feb 03, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quagga, Zebra's and Lake Closures
Replies: 13
Views: 2391

Re: Quagga, Zebra's and Lake Closures

I'd have to agree with HngDvnDave; we can not, not fight these issues. Back up from Bass and FLW - or at least some national co-ordination is necessary. Local Money and money co-ordination will be necessary... From personal experience - a small group of dedicated individuals is the best dynamic resp...
by reellittlephish
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: type of wood for swimbaits?
Replies: 11
Views: 16454

Re: type of wood for swimbaits?

I started making wooden swim baits back when I saw the first Alan Cole AC plugs. And I am a career woodworker/ cabinetmaker. So much for some authority on the subject. I used to fish Lake Skinner and used a "Louie Lure" with great success. Those were hand made by a local and reminiscent of...
by reellittlephish
Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 28 day quarantine?
Replies: 17
Views: 2338

28 day quarantine?

I looked at the Casitas Site (www.lakecasitas.info/) and saw the affidavit. Saw the recent posts here. Can someone confirm there is a 28 day quarantine for boats launched on the listed waters.
by reellittlephish
Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yes another Drop Shot?
Replies: 14
Views: 2846

Re: Yes another Drop Shot?

I agree; you can drop shot almost anywhere you'd use some other technique. When the water is flat I think - DROPSHOT! - among other finesse techniques Most beginners keep not enough slack in the line. Try this. Rig 2 spinning outfits - a 6 ft rod and a 7 ft. rod with dropshot set-ups. Into the water...
by reellittlephish
Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Havasu here I come.........
Replies: 18
Views: 2986

Re: Havasu here I come.........

Pulled a maybe 2.5 lb'er LB out of the reeds drop shotting over Labor Day weekend and LOTS of drunken boat traffic. One blow up on a frog....Actually waited several hours to re-load the Skeeter.

the River was much better...
by reellittlephish
Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heads up for those going to the River
Replies: 9
Views: 1729

Re: Heads up for those going to the River

We crossed through the CA inspection station on US 40 near Needles three times in 3 days at different times, over Labor Day weekend. Every check was different and they man it 24/7. No uniform inspection protocol was a cause for some worry. At a minimum I suggest you remove the bulk of weeds off trai...
by reellittlephish
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Last holiday of the summer
Replies: 1
Views: 442

Re: Last holiday of the summer

Thanks for heads up.
Realize I am going into the shi...I will be very cautious. Playing the percentages by fishing early. and maybe in the River...
by reellittlephish
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ?????????
Replies: 6
Views: 1265

Re: ?????????

Please.. A proper title. What all the respondents said is appropriate. From SO Cal you will think the water is colored and cover thick. Spool up a little heavier than you might or just take some stronger line along. I was fishing with 8 and 10 lb. Hybrid - P Line and Yo-Zuri - 15 on Swimbaits and br...
by reellittlephish
Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Havasu here I come.........
Replies: 18
Views: 2986

Re: Havasu here I come.........

We are going to Topock tomorrow morning....What am I thinking! 115 degrees! I might try Havasu Saturday afternoon - this weekend - somewhere on Havasu if the Topock fish don't co-operate. I'm acclimatized from working construction in Las Vegas.... Maybe try the river... launching from Park Moabi and...
by reellittlephish
Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anglers Choicee/Lake Mead Classic
Replies: 15
Views: 3968

Re: Anglers Choicee/Lake Mead Classic

Yeah, didn't fish the tournament and only 4 fish got in the Skeeter on Saturday. All Dropshot fish... One of the anglers with a larger fish dropped the info that he was back in the canyons. I went there Sunday... Read the report in the reports section for Lake Mead