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by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger, Champion and Stratos sold
Replies: 24
Views: 4702

Re: Ranger, Champion and Stratos sold

I think this is their portfolio...they have a hand in a lot of different companies

http://www.platinumequity.com/portfolio
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Fair and balanced reporting
Replies: 52
Views: 7818

Re: Fair and balanced reporting*NM*

Hi Ringer....I am not sure if you fully understand the conservative party in Canada. It is conservative in the socialist framework....It appears that you believe the conservative vote is a rejection of the democratic socialist system in place in Canada. Here are the founding principles of the Canadi...
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Income taxes under McCain and Obama
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Income taxes under McCain and Obama

Hey Fellas, I found this web page today that is pretty interesting. It estimates what your personal tax responsibility would be from 2009 to 2012 under each candidates tax plans. There are a couple of links at the top of the homepage that explains the model and assumptions made. Pretty cool to see t...
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Cleaning Products. RANT.
Replies: 34
Views: 3784

Re: Boat Cleaning Products. RANT.

How to Kill Cats...you guys are pathetic.

I normally don't respond to this crap but this is pretty sad.

Sorry if I offended any great hunters out there :roll:
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed May 14, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help with windshield
Replies: 6
Views: 1146

Re: Help with windshield

Custom Mold and Tint is the way to go. I broke my partners passenger windshield. (Damn low clear lake docks and 3/4 oz spinnerbaits :D ). He has a Hawk so I knew it was going to be a challenge to find one. I contacted CM&T. Since he didn't make the original I had to send him the driver side wind...
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: COMING GAS PRICES--get ready folks !!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 3132

Re: COMING GAS PRICES--get ready folks !!!!!

I think your math is a bit off. 9 Euros is 14.51 US dollars at todays exchange rates. (I f I understand you correctly :) )

I agree with your points. Don't forget the white elephant in the room...India and China are coming online and demanding more and more oil daily!
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluorocarbon for Senkos?
Replies: 8
Views: 3548

Re: Fluorocarbon for Senkos?

nothing but flouro for senkos...I really like the invis-x!
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Clear Lake State Park Closing?
Replies: 30
Views: 5029

Re: Is Clear Lake State Park Closing?

This is absolutely ridiculous!!!! :x I was doing a little research on this and I also found the following proposed cuts: --$1.2 million in 2007-08 and $3.8 million and 5.7 positions in 2008-09 for the California Conservation Corps' Training and Work Program. This reduction will eliminate 75 of 1,310...
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cabelas' and Gander Mountain Stock...
Replies: 6
Views: 1149

Re: Cabelas' and Gander Mountain Stock...

total guess here... I would think much of that increase would be due to the demand for GPS units that people are buying for their autos. Either way it must be nice if you got in early :D
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Re: Anyone know any nice b&B in Chico?

Fun town. I spent 4 years there myself.

Check this place out. I have never stayed but some friends have and they liked it. Right near campus as well.

http://www.thegratefulbed.net/
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Special rooms for fishermen
Replies: 38
Views: 6729

Re: Special rooms for fishermen

$45,000 boat $45,000 truck $10K in tackle $500-$1000 in gas for boat and truck $$$ for launches/ food/ drink and the baits you ran out of. and a bunch of crying over an extra $34 for a room??? Priceless!! Have fun in that Sh@$bag known as motel 6...I swear this place is like real housewives of orang...
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Political
Topic: I just don't get it, Or maybe I am to old to !!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2174

Re: I just don't get it, Or maybe I am to old to !!!

I agree that there are serious problems in today's society that cause some of these kids to commit these acts but one point that is often overlooked is some people are just plain F'n CRAZY!! They Snap! In a society as large as ours there will always be a small percentage of whack-jobs. Always have b...
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Float Tube Tourney guys question
Replies: 73
Views: 7835

Re: Float Tube Tourney guys question

Would it be Mather???
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wazzup with the Bastrix monopoly???
Replies: 63
Views: 8337

Re: Mark Mendez

Dude- Why are you so upset? If you don't like it don't buy them. More power to you. That is what is so great about the U.S. You don't need to follow the herd if you don't want to. I will continue to but from BTD.com/ AC pro shop/ Oroville Outdoors because of the Customer service and access to tourne...
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wazzup with the Bastrix monopoly???
Replies: 63
Views: 8337

Re: Wazzup with the Bastrix monopoly? CHECK THIS OUT!

I think Mark has done what was needed to help average folks get their hands on these baits. It sounds like he just wants to keep them off of ebay and try to protect us from getting gouged. One ugly little secret that ebay has is shill bidding. They do their best to try and stop it but what if an ind...
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Green Lighted
Replies: 13
Views: 2466

Re: Green Lighted

It doesn't sound like you are interested in Tundra but you should really check their new rig out. If all you plan to tow is a lil' ol bassboat a dually deisel seems like overkill (especially if deisel prices play out like predicted next summer). My family was Ford/Chevy for the past 4 generations bu...
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for the best Glue.........
Replies: 13
Views: 1609

Re: Looking for the best Glue.........

Cooch- That Gorilla Glue is strong as hell but it expands as it cures and is kind of a brown color. I wouldn't risk it expanding and splitting the lure
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Turkey Shoot Last Night
Replies: 21
Views: 2808

Re: Oroville Turkey Shoot Last Night

Jigs-- The Tuesday night turkey shoots on oroville are for longest fish.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch gets to KVD before his basswest interview.
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

Re: Cooch gets to KVD before his basswest interview.

I have sat back and watched Cooch and Sieg debate the merits of the delta and clear lake. That is where my statement comes from.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch gets to KVD before his basswest interview.
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

Cooch gets to KVD before his basswest interview.

KVD states that "Clear Lake can't hold a candle to the Delta when comparing the two fisheries

Based on my personal experience I would have to agree but that is because I have never done well on clearlake and I have got lucky on the Delta.
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A/C Sunday's Team Results
Replies: 4
Views: 910

Re: A/C Sunday's Team Results

we didn't stick around for the end but I think something like 12.7 was leading when we left. we only had 9.32 so I thought I would geta head start going home
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A/C Pro/Am Oroville Feb 9-10
Replies: 7
Views: 1560

Re: Very excited!

Since you are already there for the pro-am stick around for the AC Gold City team tournament on Sunday 2/11. This lake is going to be beat down come Sunday night.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ROD QUESTION
Replies: 27
Views: 17079

Re: ROD QUESTION

They are legit. I think I have seen photos of Gary Klein using them. A few guys I know use them. Pretty neat in that you have more flexibility for reel location on your rod

Shimano still makes em
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage ... CRTSR.html
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help my kids...
Replies: 9
Views: 1728

Re: Help my kids...

I may be mistaken but I thought I saw the news report on a huge fire up there where residents and campers had to be evacuated. You might want to give them a call before you head up.
by Elmhurst bassman
Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How About those A's
Replies: 9
Views: 1005

Re: How About those A's

and then choke in the playoffs...if they get there!! LOL

...not really a big baseball fan though...counting the days until the NFL kicks off!!
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: COME ON OUT THIS SUNDAY AND FISH THE FBL SUMMER SERIES!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 703

Re: COME ON OUT THIS SUNDAY AND FISH THE FBL SUMMER SERIES!!

Scott
Will the gates be open that early? The rare occasion where I have fished a tourney out of Granite bay I remember waiting for the gates to open
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: water temp @ oroville
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: water temp @ oroville

you can call 530.534.2307 anytime for a recording that is updated daily. It provided surface temp, inflow volume , outflow volume, rainfall, lake level, change in lake level for every 24 hour period.

BTW- it is about 55-56 degrees right now
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: STony or Gator-problems with my PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849

Re: STony or Gator-problems with my PM

Thanks Gator :D
by Elmhurst bassman
Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: STony or Gator-problems with my PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849

STony or Gator-problems with my PM

I am able to recieve PM's but when I try to reply and click submit the message shows up in my outbox but not in my sent items. Can you look into this please? In the past my replies would show up in the sent items bin. Thanks for your time guys.
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PLEASE CHOOSE ONE ONLY FROM THESE CHOICES
Replies: 18
Views: 2333

Re: PLEASE CHOOSE ONE ONLY FROM THESE CHOICES

I own some berkley series one and fenwick hmg spinning rods. I use both quite often but I would have to say the overall quality, feel, and performance of the Fenwick surpasses the Berkley. They are both medium action 6'6" rods. I don't see a need for a longer spinning rod. Fenwick's cost a frac...
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulations to our Western Boys...
Replies: 1
Views: 403

Re: Congratulations to our Western Boys...

Way to go Ish!! survived a slugfest!
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell Rod Give Away Contest
Replies: 182
Views: 323916

Re: Powell Rod Give Away Contest

21.12 lbs.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Berryessa launch fees!
Replies: 5
Views: 2095

Re: Lake Berryessa launch fees!

Spanish Flat-$20
Markley Cove-$15
Capell launch- Free (but set aside whatever amount your vandalism and theft deductible is...there is a good chance you will need to use it)

Not sure about the rest.
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Are you serious about fixing break-in problems at Oroville?
Replies: 18
Views: 4696

Re: Sad fact is...

Next time just make the reservation through their website... it is reserveamerica.com I had too many unpleasant experiences over the phone with them as well
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Are you serious about fixing break-in problems at Oroville?
Replies: 18
Views: 4696

Re: Sad fact is...

You can make reservations at the many campsites around lake oroville through reserveamerica. I understand that the campsites may be closed certain times of the year but to claim they do not take reservations is incorrect. The campsites at the marina take reservations from April through August. I def...
by Elmhurst bassman
Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IT IS TRUE 37 LBS. WON ON BERRYESSA TODAY
Replies: 9
Views: 2793

Re: IT IS TRUE 37 LBS. WON ON BERRYESSA TODAY

wow!!! what were they fooled with???
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Water Management!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1236

Re: Folsom Water Management!!!

my bad-couldn't find it on the kcra ar sacbee website. They had someone on the news explaining the problem this morning-kind of an awww shucks attitude. State workers - go figure!
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Water Management!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1236

Re: Folsom Water Management!!!

There was a malfunction on one of the gates at nimbus and instead of just opening a little bit it didn't stop until it was wide open. Saw this on KCRA this morning. Check out their website for the story. They talked to a fisherman that barely made it out of the path of the rising water. River level ...
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why schedule tournaments on Super Bowl Sunday???
Replies: 18
Views: 2092

Re: Why schedule tournaments on Super Bowl Sunday???

Ahhhhhhh! that explains it. I noticed a angler choice has tourneys running on Sunday as well. Thanks!
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why schedule tournaments on Super Bowl Sunday???
Replies: 18
Views: 2092

Why schedule tournaments on Super Bowl Sunday???

Don't get me wrong-I love tournament fishing as much as the next guy but why in earth would any org's schedule tournaments for this Sunday. I understand the permit issue (availability) but don't you think this will have an impact on the number of boats that show up?
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FOR ALL OF YOU SPOTTED BASS HATERS OUT THERE (FISH CHRIS)
Replies: 80
Views: 104203

Re: Chuckles :-)

FYI -world record spot was at Pine Flat Lake - 4/21/01 10lbs. 4oz.

Anyone sure on the smallie record?? -last I heard it was 10lbs. 14oz. from Dale Hollow in TN back on April 24, 1969

Funny how both were caught in April and George Perry's LM was in June.
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulations to Scott on the win Sunday!
Replies: 8
Views: 1123

Re: Congratulations to Scott on the win Sunday!

congrats Scott and Randy! I was wondering how long till you won one of these. Glad to see your back tournament fishing.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Western Montana
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: Bass in Montana?

I caught the 13 at Osoyoos lake. This lake actually straddles the Yankee border. Another lake with a healthy bass population is Vaseux Lake between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. just search bass fishing in osoyoos and it will give you a ton of info. Send me a PM if you want. I have pretty much hiked an...
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Western Montana
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: Bass in Montana?

You would be surprised at the largemouth Fishery in British Columbia. I am a Transplant here in Sacramento but I spent the first 22 years of my life in B.C and Alberta. The lower fraser river in B.C. has a great largemouth Fishery. The problem is it doesn't get much pub since all the fishermen there...
by Elmhurst bassman
Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Crank Rod for around $100
Replies: 4
Views: 1040

Re: Best Crank Rod for around $100

BPS crankin' stick-reg. price 49.95- watch for sales when you can get it for 29.95. I have two matched up with curados and they have performed flawlessly up to this point. I can't comprehend using rods in the loomis price range for this application. I go with the higher quality rods when sensitivity...
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BEST LINE FOR CRANKBAITS
Replies: 9
Views: 1882

Re: BEST LINE FOR CRANKBAITS

McCoy mean green mono-10lb test. You cant beat it for crankin. If your trying to chuck the crank a country mile I would look at segaur flourocarbon.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Oroville slot limit. DFG meeting
Replies: 76
Views: 35093

Re: Lake Oroville slot limit. DFG meeting Thur. Dec 8th 7pm.

#3 seems like the best solution to me. I have never even tasted a bass, let alone kept one but there are folks who fish for different reasons. #3 would allow those individuals to take a select few of the bigger bass but this solution really focuses the harvesting on the little balance beam buggers w...
by Elmhurst bassman
Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chronarch mag 50/51
Replies: 14
Views: 1808

Re: Chronarch mag 50/51

It is my understanding that Magnesium and salt water are a bad mix for the magnesium. My partner has a couple and loves them but he uses them in fresh water only. He sticks to curado's in the delta. If you fish any water that is somewhat brackish I would not use this reel.
by Elmhurst bassman
Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I normally don't bash PETA but this takes the cake...*NM*
Replies: 24
Views: 3865

Re: Ahhhh man.....

I never thought Tucker Carlson could get the upper hand in any interview but all it took was PETA and their crap to prove me wrong. That was hilarious-Hooking a fish is the same as hooking a dog and dragging him down the road-what a clown!!
by Elmhurst bassman
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question on purchasing a used bassboat???
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Question on purchasing a used bassboat???

I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what time of year most sponsered pro's try to sell their boats?( it is my understanding that this is a yearly requirement for guys with boat deals)