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by jloo283
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to Anthony Lee - Morgan Newby .... SJS
Replies: 2
Views: 925

Re: Congrats to Anthony Lee - Morgan Newby .... SJS

SJSU_Slants wrote:Thank you...this means a lot to us. We just need to start fundraising to get to Georgia!!!!
Can you post or IM me some details on your fundraising?
James
by jloo283
Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Expensive to register out-of-state boat in CA?
Replies: 9
Views: 2548

Re: Expensive to register out-of-state boat in CA?

Get separate bill of sales for hull, motor, trailer. Only the hull and trailers require registration (hence taxes) so let's just say the motor costs a lot more 8)
by jloo283
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MERCURY 250 PRO FOUR STROKE VERADO?
Replies: 7
Views: 11042

Re: MERCURY 250 PRO FOUR STROKE VERADO?

I had the 1st gen 06 Verado 250 on an offshore rig for 2 years, with issues of 1st gen worked out to be 2nd gen, so it was basically a 2nd gen. Great bullet proof engine, great for off-shore slow trolling and low end power, a range of well designed electronic controls that accommodate multiple engin...
by jloo283
Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fuel additive
Replies: 8
Views: 1225

Re: fuel additive

Yes it does. It's poured into the gas tank so it actually cleans the entire fuel system in the process, as well as helps minimize carbon deposits. It's helped keep my plugs clean too, I take a few out for inspection every once in while. I recommend it on a regular basis. If you haven't used anything...
by jloo283
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fuel additive
Replies: 8
Views: 1225

Re: fuel additive

I use Merc quickleen on my Opti, 4 oz in 20 gl gas, every other month. Run it hard for the first 10 gals.
http://www.boatmasters.com/fuel-systems ... quickleen/

James
by jloo283
Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winterizing a Boat?
Replies: 8
Views: 1799

Re: Winterizing a Boat?

Marty, 3 more things, I do these just about every month, cold or not. 1) apply vaseline to the rubber gasket that seals the engine cowling, minimizes hardening and cracking 2) spray Merc Corrosion Guard all over the engine block. Spray the entire block, all wiring harnesses, exposed metals, bolts, n...
by jloo283
Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When does the lame 6 hour thing.........
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

Re: When does the lame 6 hour thing.........

Sept 16th.
by jloo283
Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4172

Re: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!

It was the best event ever for me! Great job to all, and thanks for everything. I agree though, blast off was a mess with that many boats. I heard the call for boats 1-120 to get to the "front" for blast off but didn't hear anything about boats 121 and on, many of us ended up waiting too l...
by jloo283
Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I was asked to leave vs Public Trust Doctrine
Replies: 54
Views: 11576

Re: I was asked to leave vs Public Trust Doctrine

What about fishing around bridges pilings and farm water discharge outlets? I've been told to leave by the bridge operator while fishing around the bridge pilings near cruiser heaven marina and around the outlet pipes near holland riverside marina shown here http://goo.gl/maps/vclMR. I was told to s...
by jloo283
Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Six hours just doesnt feel right!
Replies: 24
Views: 3524

Re: Six hours just doesnt feel right!

Cooch, you made some very good points. But 4 hr tournies, that's blesphemy :lol: :lol:
James
by jloo283
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Six hours just doesnt feel right!
Replies: 24
Views: 3524

Re: Six hours just doesnt feel right!

It sucks. I don't believe the extra 2 hrs have fish killing affect in well designed and propery used livewells, which are pretty much in all of today's bassboats. They die for other reasons.

James
by jloo283
Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chris Zaldain/Kyle Fox altercation. Fox banned from Elite's
Replies: 8
Views: 8892

Re: Chris Zaldain/Kyle Fox altercation. Fox banned from Eli

All our local tournaments call out some rule (like the 50 yard rule) against encroachment, is there such rule for the elite guys? I remember watching them fishing within talking distance. What's up with that? I think that's got to change. Like Rich said, it's too bad race had to come into play for t...
by jloo283
Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: For those of you thinking about re doing your carpet.
Replies: 7
Views: 1410

Re: For those of you thinking about re doing your carpet.

Nice!!! I need to reglue insulation pads on the underside of aluminum hatches. What type of adheisive is used?
Thx
James
by jloo283
Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fest Sponsor Update:
Replies: 5
Views: 1168

Re: Bass Fest Sponsor Update:

bassmaster89 wrote:Bassfest 2012 Sponsor Update:

Also, The person with the largest bass in the event will be awarded a Custom hand made 10 inch Lunker Punker! Valued at $350.00 
VAlued at $350 :shock: :shock: :shock: It is gold plated?

James
by jloo283
Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2 rods in the delta?
Replies: 4
Views: 3893

Re: 2 rods in the delta?

Description of the 2nd rod validation from DFG site. "Required for all persons taking fish with two rods or lines in inland waters, except for waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used." And "inland waters" includes the delta according to the definitions...
by jloo283
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!
Replies: 23
Views: 8057

Re: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!

dwise wrote:The boat tax is Unsecured Property Tax, the tax on your real estate is Secured Property Tax.
Dwise, so are cars and bikes and other crap we own but aren't charged the Unsecured Property Tax, what makes a boat special?

James
by jloo283
Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!
Replies: 23
Views: 8057

Re: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!

Like has been said, Welcome to CA. I still cant understand why I have to pay Property Tax on my boat that sits on a trailer that I pay DMV registration on both the boat and trailer. I could understand it more if I could live in my boat but it would be a pain trying to sleep in one of the rod locker...
by jloo283
Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Tides?
Replies: 7
Views: 2577

Re: Delta Tides?

The majority of us are in the same boat as you are. The very few though, do you really think these guys who have these things figured out would tell you, I mean REALLY tell you :lol: :lol: :lol:
by jloo283
Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BassFest 2012 Payout?
Replies: 9
Views: 1777

Re: BassFest 2012 Payout?

Now, this is one event I'm actually looking forward to!

James
by jloo283
Sat Jul 07, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 40th annual night classic
Replies: 5
Views: 997

Re: 40th annual night classic

Can we get more details?

James
by jloo283
Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!
Replies: 23
Views: 8057

Re: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!

Don't forget the high registration costs of your vehicles, and the "weight" fees on pick up trucks!
by jloo283
Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: @ Coming soon, Delta Club Classic, Sept 15, 2012 @
Replies: 1
Views: 545

@ Coming soon, Delta Club Classic, Sept 15, 2012 @



Greetings all bass clubs,

The annual Club Classic event is coming soon on September 15 out of Russo's Marina in Bethel Island, CA. The Delta Bass Club will be hosting it again this year. We're working on getting all the details sorted out shortly. Stay tunned!!!!


by jloo283
Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buying used motor from out of state.
Replies: 5
Views: 1136

Re: Buying used motor from out of state.

These are some good advises given for the need to throughly check out the motor but you're really asking 3 things: CA emissions, title of the motor, and payment. You have no issues to worry about the first 2. Payment is a bit tricky, I don't know what type of motor or how much you're talking about. ...
by jloo283
Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New PB and biggest bag of my life from Clearlake on Saturday
Replies: 11
Views: 2906

Re: New PB and biggest bag of my life from Clearlake on Satu

Now thanks for ruining my work week damnnn, ohh wait a min, what was that, was that a headache, hmmm feels like I might be getting "sick" on Friday :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by jloo283
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Lake Data From Navionics
Replies: 12
Views: 1566

Re: New Lake Data From Navionics

I'm still unable to do anything about userid/passws registration with navionics. The closest info available in this regard in their FAQ is the following: Q. How do I retrieve my Password? A. Username is your email address. To retrieve your password, you must simulate a purchase in the Navionics Web ...
by jloo283
Tue Jun 12, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Lake Data From Navionics
Replies: 12
Views: 1566

Re: New Lake Data From Navionics

Hi my name is Tshombe Moore with Navionics. We just recently put out new data on some Nor Cal and So Cal lakes. If you have a "newer" chart (any chart purchased after September of 2010) you can update that chart online for free for up to 12 months and you will get the new data. Here is a ...
by jloo283
Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DFG cites black sea bass poacher
Replies: 6
Views: 1354

Re: DFG cites black sea bass poacher

"...can grow up to 500 pounds and be seven feet long." Wow that's amazing :shock: if only the black (fresh) bass can grow to 1/10 of that...
by jloo283
Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Read this if you make money with fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 1683

Re: Read this if you make money with fishing

Another stick it to the little man crap IMHO. What got me riled up is its potential affect on the weekend warrior whose truck/boat are registered in some business name, even on a "fun" trip. So "All you Super WannaBe’s who thought it was cool to finagle a wrapped rig now have the adde...
by jloo283
Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Can you stop to buy artificial bait during tourney?
Replies: 11
Views: 2588

Re: Can you stop to buy artificial bait during tourney?

Well, technically, you could leave your boat to take a dump in a restroom on a dock. If it happens to be part of or next to a tacke store and you quickly pick up a few things, then what? Unless specifically stated in your particular circuit rules that says "no buying of anything after a dump&qu...
by jloo283
Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 7 mile slough
Replies: 6
Views: 3162

Re: 7 mile slough

Legal? Most likely not. According to some experts, the banks are most likely "re-claimed" as "public entity" (i.e: some government owned property) that may not be "trespassed" by the PUBLIC! like that of along HW 160. I'll leave you at that 8)

James
by jloo283
Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

Ignorance of the law doesn't make it right. Terry Terry, I'd have to disagree, it should read 'ignorance of the law doesn't make it LEGAL' and I'd like to think that's what you meant. Though some appear to be so, laws have no regards for what is "right" or "wrong," just what is ...
by jloo283
Thu May 31, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

Well I guess they'll have to get in line to "charge" me for my lifetime's worth of trespasses because as a career criminal, I've got a lifetime's worth of "blatant disregard" of the laws of the land that of course no one else dares to violate because the signs say so: * countless...
by jloo283
Thu May 31, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

Andy, your analogy is getting a bit too far comparing some fishermen fishing off a bank next to a levee and public road on which hundreds of cars are passing by daily, who should not be there for the fear of potentially destroying "flood control projects" thereby having signs posted along ...
by jloo283
Thu May 31, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

Your point is well taken Andy. I'm sure you/county/state would like to round up all these guys through out the state fishing in areas they may not be allowed to because it's "NOT ALLOWED" well, good luck with that. I hope you get your words across.

James
by jloo283
Thu May 31, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

Andy, you are absolutely right about the posted signs, thanks for the follow up. However, there are also many areas with no signs, (nothing visible anyways). I always made sure there were no signs where I was at, plus other people were there as well. In fact, F&G and sherif deputies frequently d...
by jloo283
Thu May 31, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Largemouth bass near Santa Cruz?
Replies: 15
Views: 4035

Re: Largemouth bass near Santa Cruz?

If you're just looking for a day trip, picnic, fishing from shore, Lexington reservior is approx 25 min drive on HW 17 from where you are. I used to do OK on my kayak there when I used to live in Campbell. I've seen guys walk the shores along the old damn and done OK. It's a nice place to relax and ...
by jloo283
Tue May 29, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Teens take 1st and 2nd at State Championship
Replies: 10
Views: 2444

Re: Delta Teens take 1st and 2nd at State Championship

Wow, great job guys. Way to go!!!
James
by jloo283
Sat May 26, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Visiting the delta
Replies: 20
Views: 3231

Re: Visiting the delta

I used to walk the shores along HW 160, south of Rio vista bridge. As you're heading south towards Antioch bridge from Rio Vista bridge, about a mile or so, look on your right after passing the duck club. There are places to park and walk down the rocky bank. You may even see cars parked there and g...
by jloo283
Wed May 23, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MODS are you going to handle this?
Replies: 8
Views: 2482

Re: MODS are you going to handle this?

Hey guys, sorry for your loss. Pleae be careful even if you use paypal to make payments. There are a few gotchas you need to be aware of when making claims for items paid for via paypal. Check out sections 13.2 and and 13.3 "protection for buyers" in paypal user aggrement for details: http...
by jloo283
Tue May 22, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.
Replies: 63
Views: 10590

Re: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.

Marty, I guess you've got it all figured out, bravo man... now tell me, according to quote from RickG, as you quoted in your replies, why the fish the co caught "was put in Rolands side...." to begin with? I don't believe anyone of us will know 100% what exactly occured but given the amoun...
by jloo283
Tue May 22, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.
Replies: 63
Views: 10590

Re: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.

I would. It was the co in this case but I don't care if it was either one, at this level of competition, this was a mistake that should not have occured by neither party.

The suprising thing was there were 2 instances of it in the same tournament, go figure hah.

James
by jloo283
Tue May 22, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Open
Replies: 4
Views: 1399

Re: Yamamoto Open

Hi Jeff, Cooch, thanks for your replies and education. I did come out this year and it was great. Looking forward to next year.

Thanks
James
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ardent
Replies: 11
Views: 1713

Re: Ardent

I've tried the flip and pitch model for punching last year. It was OK for me as I'm not much of a power fisherman and didn't grow into it. I've developed into a more finese fisherman and like lighter power/weight equipment so I no longer use it. Quality wise, it's a solid piece of machine. The fixed...
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Open
Replies: 4
Views: 1399

Re: Yamamoto Open

Hi Jeff, a few friends and I were wondering (and some refused to enter due to that) why there should be a draw for the grand prize? Anglers work real hard to get to top 12, only to get beat due to not getting drawn, the one factor, luck, that is completely out of control is what gets the angler the ...
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Danny Miller convert....
Replies: 7
Views: 2148

Re: Another Danny Miller convert....

Looks good, interested in getting one. Question to you all, how does the cable fit in the rubber groves on the cover (minnkota motors) where the stock rope is held, and where can I get one? Thanks
James
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.
Replies: 63
Views: 10590

Re: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.

I agree with you to some extent about the need to debrief on the ground rules, no matter how obvious they may be, with each co. Most of us (and probably especially these guys) do that for sure. It was still a dumb and costly mistake by the co. There are many things that can go wrong but mixing up th...
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge grand prize winner
Replies: 3
Views: 1511

Re: Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge grand prize winner

Congrats Robert, great job!
James
by jloo283
Mon May 21, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.
Replies: 63
Views: 10590

Re: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.

Did Roland kick co's a$$ afterwards? I would :evil:

James
by jloo283
Tue May 15, 2012 11:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor current draw at rest
Replies: 8
Views: 11279

Re: Trolling motor current draw at rest

Hey Scott, thanks for the detailed insights. The 3-step test seems pretty trivial and reasonable, I'll keep that in mind. As far as having the need to charger batteries individually, I do have 3-bank on-board charger that charges and keeps track of individual banks. I do agree though, increasing R d...
by jloo283
Tue May 15, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone ever stay in the Cabins at Berryesa?
Replies: 6
Views: 1300

Re: Anyone ever stay in the Cabins at Berryesa?

I use live crickets for bluegills. You can get them from Petco. I rig them on their back on a tiny hook, 2 lb test, really really light rod, no weight. Cast it as far as you can in some shade close to the bank and watch it flutter down very slowly, then the line moves side way. Constant action and l...