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by mteman
Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is there a rule against: Mechanical Devices to assist!
Replies: 23
Views: 4256

Re: Is there a rule against: Mechanical Devices to assist!

It's all chum!
Electronic chum but still chum.
is there a rule against chum?

Definition of CHUM
transitive verb
: to attract with chum
intransitive verb
: to throw chum overboard to attract fish
by mteman
Wed Mar 19, 2014 5:00 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Bethany or clifton court fore bays
Replies: 11
Views: 4440

Re: Bethany or clifton court fore bays

I took my kick boat to Bethany this winter to have a look around. Lot's of potential. Caught a big crappie.
by mteman
Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: swimbaits in a pontoon boat
Replies: 2
Views: 2603

Re: swimbaits in a pontoon boat

Yes and yes. It's not really any harder than tossing them from a boat just different mechanics. Your casting distance will likely be less since you are closer to the water, and you will need to make some minor adjustments but they work just as well from a kickboat as anywhere else. If you want to ge...
by mteman
Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your first time! ******* Come on fishing a certain bait!
Replies: 15
Views: 3033

Re: Your first time! ******* Come on fishing a certain bait!

Buzzbait! I found a buzzbait on the bank as I was walking the shore at Calero res in San Jose. Tied it on and made a few casts. The bait was in the water when I saw a fish roll to my left. I started winding as fast as I could to fire a cast at that fish when a 7lber smashed it. First ever buzzbait f...
by mteman
Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:03 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: wanted pontoon boat
Replies: 5
Views: 2954

Re: wanted pontoon boat

Here is one. Don't know if it's still available or not.
http://www.calfishing.com/dc/dcboard.ph ... full&page=

MT
by mteman
Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Bay Area Tubing Suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 2735

Re: Bay Area Tubing Suggestions

check out http://www.bass-n-tubes.com Float tube/kickboat club that has most of their members based in Santa Clara County. They do monthly tournaments from Feb-Oct, but don't do tournaments in Santa Clara county due to the miles of red tape involved there. For lakes to tube in the south bay, heading...
by mteman
Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mel Cotton's Bass-n-Tubes Open float tube tournament
Replies: 2
Views: 825

Re: Mel Cotton's Bass-n-Tubes Open float tube tournament

One more day to get signed up!
by mteman
Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mel Cotton's Bass-n-Tubes Open float tube tournament
Replies: 2
Views: 825

Mel Cotton's Bass-n-Tubes Open float tube tournament

Saturday July 10, 2010 is the Mel Cotton's Sporting Goods Bass-N-Tubes Open at Beacon Harbor. This is an "Open tournament", all float tubers, kick boaters, and kayakers are welcome to participate. This is a great event put on every year by Mel Cotton's and the second year it is being held ...
by mteman
Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Partner for Future Pro Tour
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: Need Partner for Future Pro Tour

StockOption wrote:G-man has a tube not a boat :lol: :lol: :lol:

GO RED SOX !!!!

seems tubes/toons are now part of the small boat division.
Check this out...
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post ... id=3329631
by mteman
Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contra Loma
Replies: 4
Views: 758

Re: Contra Loma

Thanks FROG but not really the information I was asking about.

BTW the people that manage this place (EBRPD) also manage Del Valle. :wink:

These are the kinds of replies that usually keep me from posting on this board. Thanks for reminding me bout that!
by mteman
Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contra Loma
Replies: 4
Views: 758

Re: Contra Loma

Thanks Dan!
by mteman
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contra Loma
Replies: 4
Views: 758

Contra Loma

Can anyone tell me what the lake conditions at Contra Loma are like these days? Water level, clarity, etc. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
by mteman
Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass-n-Tubes at Whiskey Slough tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 444

Bass-n-Tubes at Whiskey Slough tomorrow

This is just a heads up for any one who may be interested. Bass-n-Tubes is kicking off their first tourney of the year at Whiskey Slough Sunday the 17th (tomorrow). We will be launching from W. Lower Jones road about 3 miles past Whiskey Slough marina. Check in is at 6:15 on the levee. More info... ...
by mteman
Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Float tube / pontoon advice
Replies: 32
Views: 3640

Re: Float tube / pontoon advice

I'm 245 on a good day. I would guess that I carry about 25 to 30 more pounds of gear, rods/reels tackle lunch and drinks, I also have a 12 gallon Livewell that when full adds another 85 pounds or so. I can kick around the delta all day without any problems at all. I do believe most manufacturers und...
by mteman
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Float tube / pontoon advice
Replies: 32
Views: 3640

Re: Float tube / pontoon advice

Versa Vessel is the Cadillac of pontoon boats. They do have a stand up 2 person model that is huge. Their website is http://www.mertechengineering.com/ The Water Skeeter boat you have choosen is a nice boat but is very heavy. I helped a guy launch one at the BnT Delta Open in July because he couldn'...
by mteman
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Economy...Fishing...
Replies: 11
Views: 1749

Re: Economy...Fishing...

Kickboats and float tubes are one way to beat the high price of gas these days. launching gets cheaper too! :mrgreen:
by mteman
Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 100% Bass, should they have been fishing today?
Replies: 44
Views: 11729

Re: DO YOU KICK BOATERS NOTIFY THE BOATER ORGS

Hi Jim I can't speak for other kickboat clubs but Bass-n-Tubes absolutley does contact other orgs that are fishing the same water we are. We try to make a point not to fish where other large tourneys may be fishing and we will contact orgs prior to making our schedule so we don't make that mistake. MT
by mteman
Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Coyote Lake Open April 1st it’s almost here
Replies: 3
Views: 688

This is the "Coyote Bait and Tackle" float tube to

This is the "Coyote Bait and Tackle" float tube tourney and is being hosted by Bass-n-Tubes! The raffle was awesome last year as all Coyote Bait and Tackle raffles are. It is open to anyone fishing from a float tube, kickboat, or kayak. You can get an entry form by clicking here http://www...
by mteman
Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Coyote Bait and Tackle Open float tube tourney
Replies: 1
Views: 461

Coyote Bait and Tackle Open float tube tourney

The "Coyote Bait and Tackle Open" hosted by Bass-n-Tubes will be held on Saturday April 1st at Coyote Reservoir in Gilroy. Check in at 5:00 am and weigh in at 3:00 pm at the campground. All Bass-n-Tubes rules apply $30 Tournament entry fee with $10 big fish option Entry fees must be paid @...
by mteman
Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS Ruling on Sonic Fish Attractors
Replies: 14
Views: 3778

Lake...

..I used chumming as an example of a fish activator. I agree that BSX could be a useful tool. I also think that in certian situations BSX will work to stimulate fish into an active feeding mode. The field test results data on their website supports this. The main difference I see between BSX and any...
by mteman
Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON BASS Ruling on Sonic Fish Attractors
Replies: 14
Views: 3778

Re: WON BASS Ruling on Sonic Fish Attractors

If it's supposed to activate them then what makes it any different than chumming? You are just appealing to a different sense, hearing rather than smell. If it had hooks attached to it and it was on the end of your line then you could compare it to a vibration bait. Personally I don't think it shoul...