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by jamescaird
Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: MinnKota Powerdrive V2 12V 55#, wireless remote
Replies: 0
Views: 884

MinnKota Powerdrive V2 12V 55#, wireless remote

48" shaft... 2010/2011 motor. In great shape, just had a new armature installed. Wireless handheld remote (no iPilot). $400 OBO. Located in Concord.
by jamescaird
Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: What do you do?
Replies: 10
Views: 5319

Re: What do you do?

There is no magic bullet. Some days they bite it in the first few feet of your retrieve, other days they follow, other days you don't see them at all. Try casting farther and adding some erratic moves or speed in the middle of your retrieve. In general speeding up is better to trigger a follower tha...
by jamescaird
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Tracker Grizzly 1754 Jon Boat/Duck Boat
Replies: 1
Views: 1961

Re: Tracker Grizzly 1754 Jon Boat/Duck Boat

Bump...still available after the holidays
by jamescaird
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Tracker Grizzly 1754 Jon Boat/Duck Boat
Replies: 1
Views: 1961

Tracker Grizzly 1754 Jon Boat/Duck Boat

2012 Tracker Grizzly 1754 Jon Trailstar Trailer 20" transom Honda 9.9HP 4 stroke Front and rear casting decks Trolling motor mount, wired for troller Front and rear pedestal seats Full "Bear Hide" truck bed liner interior Foam filled, unsinkable These are made in Lebanon, Missouri, sa...
by jamescaird
Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aluminum boat clean up?
Replies: 6
Views: 1073

Re: Aluminum boat clean up?

It is a mistake to polish off the oxidation. The oxidation forms a protective layer on the aluminum that stops any further oxidation. If you polish it off it will just oxidize again, but you now have less material than you started with. If you keep doing it you'll continue to thin the aluminum. Best...
by jamescaird
Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225
Replies: 12
Views: 5794

Re: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225

It was a wonderful boat George - flawless performance for the 3 years I owned it. I enjoyed it immensely - as I'm sure the new owner will!
by jamescaird
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: 4 Quantum Reels $300 for all 4 shipped
Replies: 1
Views: 897

Re: 4 Quantum Reels $300 for all 4 shipped

OK, $250 for all 4 shipped! All reels work great!
by jamescaird
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: I'm looking for a boat
Replies: 13
Views: 3149

Re: I'm looking for a boat

Not really a Ranger guy but thats the kinda deal i am looking for wish it was a little bit faster boat My Ranger 520 in that ad runs 68 loaded and will just barely crack 70 if i'm fishing alone with a light load with good conditions for a speed run (very light chop). Just wanted to throw that out t...
by jamescaird
Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: 4 Quantum Reels $300 for all 4 shipped
Replies: 1
Views: 897

4 Quantum Reels $300 for all 4 shipped

2 - Quantum Energy PTs Burners 7:1 gear ratio (this is the saltwater crossover edition of the Energy PT Burner), these are $220 each at Bass Pro. Used but in good shape. Full of 50# braid and topped off with a flipping/pitching length of 20# fluoro. Great frog/punch/flip/pitch reels. 1 Cabo 20 - ful...
by jamescaird
Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225
Replies: 12
Views: 5794

Re: 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225

OK, $14,900 FIRM! Come and get it! Boat is in great shape and runs like a top!!!
by jamescaird
Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time to add Lake Tahoe to the reports section?
Replies: 16
Views: 3607

Re: Time to add Lake Tahoe to the reports section?

Calling smallmouth bass an invasive is a slippery slope!! The rest of california could be next for smallmouth, largemouth, and striped bass!! All are non-native species that are already under attack! What's ridiculous about this is that Brown Trout and Lake Trout are also both non-native species tha...
by jamescaird
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225
Replies: 12
Views: 5794

Re: 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225

Yes it is! Not one person has come to look at the boat... tough times I guess! I may end up waiting till Spring to sell it. The boat is in "fish a tournament tomorrow" condition, everything works great!!
by jamescaird
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225
Replies: 12
Views: 5794

Re: 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225

$16,500 and I'll throw in 2 Save Phace masks!
by jamescaird
Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225
Replies: 12
Views: 5794

Re: 2001 Ranger 520VX, 2005 Merc Optimax 225

Also have the stainless Loc'R'Bar for it... also swingaway tongue on trailer
by jamescaird
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can a person push pole a bass boat?
Replies: 10
Views: 5193

Re: Can a person push pole a bass boat?

I have a one piece 18' Stiffy Hybrid push pole on my Ranger 520. You can't really pole a bass boat the way they pole the flats skiffs in Florida. #1 the bass boat is alot heavier (a flats skiff can weigh well under 1,000 pounds is designed to be poled). Yes you can push the bass boat around but it's...
by jamescaird
Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "New" Old River 5MPH zone at Clifton court...
Replies: 22
Views: 3987

Re: "New" Old River 5MPH zone at Clifton court...

Total BS ticket but you may not have gotten written up at all if you didn't start piping off and acting disrespectufl right away? Officers let people go all the time, but it's generally not the ones that give them an attitude. I wait until I get the ticket in my hand before I start back-talking... j...
by jamescaird
Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wiley X Sunglasses
Replies: 17
Views: 3409

Re: Wiley X Sunglasses

Plastic lens glasses like Wiley X don't last long, especially if you are of the type that wipes them off on your T-shirt. I find premium glass lenses last alot longer and don't scratch up to a point of being unusable in less than a year. Maui Jim is excellent. Costas are probably pretty good too. If...
by jamescaird
Thu May 19, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Navionics for Android
Replies: 7
Views: 1440

Re: Navionics for Android

I'm using it on iPhone, must be similar on Android. Battery life is very short if you're leaving it on, you will need a charger in the boat if you plan to use it as a primary GPS device. You would have like an hour tops on the Android without charging. It is a great tool though!!!
by jamescaird
Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help Me Understand (Bass Master Classic)
Replies: 11
Views: 2022

Re: Help Me Understand (Bass Master Classic)

If there is an area with a concentration of quality fish, KVD will be there, and he will catch them! That guy can trigger strikes in seemingly any situation regardless of fishing pressure! That area was getting POUNDED by boats. The Man can trigger strikes to say the least!
by jamescaird
Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Pinpoint 7520 Graph - Display Only
Replies: 2
Views: 738

Re: Pinpoint 7520 Graph - Display Only

I'm in the Walnut Creek area... but i'm offering it at $50 shipped... not looking to meet up for something at this price point
by jamescaird
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Pinpoint 7520 Graph - Display Only
Replies: 2
Views: 738

Pinpoint 7520 Graph - Display Only

White Display 8/10 cosmetic condition, works fine, was flushmounted in my last boat
Mounting bracking 6/10 cosmetic condition, some corrosion
No cables or transducer

$50 paypal as gift, to your door...
by jamescaird
Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch's blog is right on the money!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 3949

Re: Cooch's blog is right on the money!!!

No offense Chris but what have you done for delta conservation prior to showing up to this single event? Some of us have been involved with these efforts for the last 10 years, and some of the folks (CSPA, RestoretheDelta, etc...) are doing this on a full time basis. We need to keep pushing particip...
by jamescaird
Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: launching out of Antioch questions??
Replies: 4
Views: 828

Re: launching out of Antioch questions??

It's a little salty, but not as bad as Pittsburg. At the top of a big incoming it can be salty to the taste. As for security I used to launch there regularly, until my vehicle was broken into at 7am in broad daylight shortly after I launched. They ransacked my vehicle and spilled a 24 oz coffee ever...
by jamescaird
Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to man handle a 275lb yellowfin
Replies: 27
Views: 3712

Re: How to man handle a 275lb yellowfin

No way that was staged... the fly guy hooked up and had a fish running, then the way the guy reacted to the bamboo setup getting bit was totally natural. The gaff wounds were on the underside of the fish and it was probably bleeding .... but if they missed the gills it may not have been bleeding tha...
by jamescaird
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lamiglas Warranty Question
Replies: 2
Views: 962

Re: Lamiglas Warranty Question

It's only going to cost you $10-$15 tops to have the guide professional replaced... I use Todd Ushijima's Custom Rod Art who has a shop next door to benicia bait and tackle. He does a great job and very reasonable prices!!! Makes sick custom rods too. (707) 745 1080
by jamescaird
Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reeds for 01 225 Optimax?
Replies: 9
Views: 2330

Re: Reeds for 01 225 Optimax?

I had Boyesen reeds in my 2005 225 Optimax, I blew them out a few months back in very rough water, I accidentally got off the hot foot too abruptly, just for a second, then back on it hard, that's what can blow the fiber reeds out according to my mechanic. He recommended I put in the metal merc reed...
by jamescaird
Sun Aug 15, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Zank flakes on Polygraph test, Siemental passed test
Replies: 63
Views: 13197

Re: Zank flakes on Polygraph test, Siemental passed test

Refusal to take a polygraph is not an admission of guilt, and should not even suggest guilt!! Honest Abe's can flunk lie detector's, and being a previous tourney partner with a known cheater doesn't mean you're a cheater!! I don't know this Zank guy at all but there is no reason he should even be as...
by jamescaird
Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Carpet Alternative
Replies: 18
Views: 28971

Re: Boat Carpet Alternative

Any tips or tricks? Do you need to get all the carpet adhesive off first? Any photos? I love the thought of no carpet!!!
by jamescaird
Mon May 31, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is it legal to guide without being a licensed guide?
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

Re: Is it legal to guide without being a licensed guide?

You do not need a Coast Guard permit unless you are transfering or guiding six or more people or navigating salt water. That is false, you are required to have the coast guard license for any "vessel for hire" in USCG navigable waters, including 100% of the delta. Most of the black bass g...
by jamescaird
Sat May 22, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who in the bay area does rod re-wrapping?
Replies: 12
Views: 2181

Re: Who in the bay area does rod re-wrapping?

Todd Ushijima. He used to do the custom rod building out of Benecia Bait and Tackle, but now he has his own shop just a couple doors down. He does AWESOME work and is very affordable. You'll have to get his contact info by calling Benicia Bait and Tackle and asking for his contact info. I've had gu...
by jamescaird
Sat May 15, 2010 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 80# Fluoro
Replies: 10
Views: 2078

Re: 80# Fluoro

A uni/uni is not going to work well tying say 50# braid to 80# fluoro, the diameters are too far apart, it will not be strong. The 80# fluoro will not pull down tight enough to keep the braid side of the uni from pulling through. A better choice would be a slim beauty, albright/improved albright, to...
by jamescaird
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cutting you off
Replies: 40
Views: 7327

Re: cutting you off

While there may be a loose etiquette among obvious bass fisherman, to get upset and become etiquette police with the general fishing/boating public is not worth the headache. I was fly fishing SF Bay for stripers 7 or 8 years ago in a friend's boat, we were hovering off of a point with the trolling ...
by jamescaird
Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Silverwood
Replies: 29
Views: 4438

Re: Silverwood

Nice attitude guys... you realize that they are sworn officers and have the authority, right??? If they order you to give up your fish, you are pretty much obligated to do so whether you like it or not. You could protest their actions through their department, but you are legally responsible to com...
by jamescaird
Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AB2336, PASSED 5-2!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2819

Re: AB2336, PASSED 5-2!!!!!!!

It was amended at the last minute and completely changed, doesn't even mention "striped bass"... all language was changed ...

http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/0 ... 644537.php
by jamescaird
Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass-Guess the weight
Replies: 18
Views: 2328

Re: Delta Bass-Guess the weight

10.65
by jamescaird
Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6629

Re: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!

That has got to be a April fools day joke. Look at the signatures. Jim Costa in particular. Then Dennis Cardoza. Bet it is a April fools joke. See the public record link I posted!! NOT AN APRIL FOOL'S JOKE!! Are you kidding? This has been going on with the striped bass for almost 2 years now!! This...
by jamescaird
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6629

Re: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!

Here is an additional link to the public record in case anyone is doubting the authenticity of this!

http://www.house.gov/list/press/ca18_ca ... 31810.html
by jamescaird
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6629

Re: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!

This IS NOT an April Fool's Joke. Don't you guys remember the AB1253 "eradicate the striper" bill from last year!? This stuff is really happening!!!!!
by jamescaird
Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!
Replies: 46
Views: 6629

Eradicate *Largemouth bass* from the Delta!!!

As many of you know the striped bass is currently a target of political action groups sponsored by the corrupt water barons of California. In a nutshell the striper fishing community is one of the most vocal opponents of increased exports of subsidized water out of the delta, so these groups are bla...
by jamescaird
Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Legislation to Eradicate the Striped Bass Re-Introduced
Replies: 12
Views: 1863

Re: Legislation to Eradicate the Striped Bass Re-Introduced

If this bill pases, most assuredly the black bass will be next to be erradicated since it is a non-native spieces. Exactly...and it is the STATED GOAL of these folks to go after Largemouth Bass next, after the legal precedent is set with Striped Bass. Go to www.calsport.org and donate some $$$ to h...
by jamescaird
Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NADA boat values vs fair offer?
Replies: 9
Views: 2419

Re: NADA boat values vs fair offer?

The biggest issue is that fuel system is not up to snuff for modern gasolines with ethanol. A common issue with a boat that age is that the fuel lines begin cracking from the alcohol in the gas (including the fuel system under the cowling)... so it's common to completely replace the fuel lines, fuel...
by jamescaird
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 225 Opti bondo job?
Replies: 15
Views: 3026

Re: 225 Opti bondo job?

It's either bondo'd or it's not... I wouldn't doubt boatmaster's unless it turns out there is no bondo?

In any case I would just keep fishing the boat, if it works, it works.
by jamescaird
Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: double uni knot vs. albright
Replies: 6
Views: 4229

Re: double uni knot vs. albright

How the knot is tied and pulled tight is at least as important as the knot itself. Confidence in your knots and getting consistent results is very important!!! Knots can be tied very well, or very poorly, with HUGE variance in the break strengths.
by jamescaird
Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5.97lbs leads HBC at half way point
Replies: 11
Views: 1466

Re: 5.97lbs leads HBC at half way point

6.16# final winner...my buddy was a VTO and texted me. Not sure who won
by jamescaird
Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shoestring budget!!! Delta?
Replies: 14
Views: 2758

Re: Shoestring budget!!! Delta?

Sleep in the boat... anchor up in a protected area, or better yet go into some marina and tie up in a vacant covered berth, sleep on the deck in a sleeping bag... use the marinas showers and bathrooms. You can pay for overnight berth pretty cheap typically.
by jamescaird
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help upgrading from a kickboat
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Help upgrading from a kickboat

If possible, sell the Accord and buy a cheap truck and a boat with the proceeds. You can find used trucks for nothing. Good luck with getting a real boat, it will open up your fishing opportunities tremendously.
by jamescaird
Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota I-Pilot
Replies: 1
Views: 848

Re: Minn Kota I-Pilot

I had 2 different Minnkota autopilots bow mount trollers on my previous bay boat, and I could get it to hover on a spot using the autopilot (just not as easily as the I-Pilot as I had to manually adjust power to make it hover). For some types of fishing the autopilot feature is awesome, and the I-Pi...
by jamescaird
Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait/Flippin' Rod
Replies: 15
Views: 1986

Re: Swimbait/Flippin' Rod

The Powell 805 is a great flippin stick that will perform well as a swimbait/punker rod. The rear grip could be longer for swimbaits but it performs better than many "swimbait" rods in my mind in terms of casting a 2-5 oz bait and keeping the fish pinned. Lamiglas 806 also good for this (v...