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by phill strader
Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone had himself a photo shoot!
Replies: 63
Views: 9650

Re: Someone had himself a photo shoot!

Jason, Jason, Jason....Does the whole band fit in the '71 mav?? You guys probably look badddd to the bone loaded up in the muscle car!!!
Can't say you've gotten any "hits" on you song from me, but you've still got one coming!! by the way, my sis says hi!!

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by phill strader
Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 30+ on the Delta today!!
Replies: 19
Views: 3716

Re: 30+ on the Delta today!!

Dude,have you no shame.....another obviously staged and contrived photo to promote yourself and your carp gear.....

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by phill strader
Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone had himself a photo shoot!
Replies: 63
Views: 9650

Re: Someone had himself a photo shoot!

Jason, did you run out and join a band?? Remember..... I got sumthin' for ya!?! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

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by phill strader
Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing In Oregon
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

Re: Fishing In Oregon

What Doug said :lol: :lol: There are fish biting at CG, but it's small, and with the cold front in the valley, it's going to be tough. Go to the coast, you'll be glad of it. There's snow on the ground at Galesville.....

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by phill strader
Thu Mar 18, 2010 5:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell 735 VS Dobyn's 735 ??
Replies: 14
Views: 6330

Re: Powell 735 VS Dobyn's 735 ??

Rod "stiffness" is sometimes misinterpreted as power. I would rather have an extra fast tip with a bit of action for froggin, sort of "slingshots" fish back towards you when they load against it.

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by phill strader
Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW NUMBERS
Replies: 39
Views: 6312

Re: FLW NUMBERS

Ricky, I might be wrong, but i don't think they are going out of Ladds.

Phil Strader
by phill strader
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Strader
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

Re: Strader

Damn, everyone on here is a faster typer than I am......I go to type a post, and get ramrodded by Brown!!! That's allright, just got an order for one med/large hole, I can dig an ex large right next to it for KB!!

Strader
by phill strader
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Strader
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

Re: Strader

not yet....must have been typing a response to another thread regarding that while you were posting this one.... will make up my mind by tomorrow, can help someone get in if they need a sign up partner....pm me with info....maybe a backseat for prefish as well.....hate to miss shasta in January!!! L...
by phill strader
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Pros not signed up for FLW*NM*
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Re: Any Pros not signed up for FLW

I am not currently signed up, will make decision by tomorrow....don't want to sound like I'm entertaining offers, but I have a couple of variables to factor into my decision...weather and work.... anyone needing a sign up partner can pm me, may also be able to accomodate a pre-fish partner. Phil Str...
by phill strader
Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: If you could go any place
Replies: 30
Views: 4098

Re: If you could go any place

This is a great trip....down under Barramundi fishing. This is a clip from one of their barra championship tournys, check out the rip bite at the 3:50 mark....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htkCoITFoZ4


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by phill strader
Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My big surprise for the day!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2852

Re: My big surprise for the day!!

That's a great gesture, I'll put up an entry for Shasta for someone deserving as well, Tom or Gary let me know the details to make it happen.

Phil Strader
by phill strader
Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Jig Fishing
Replies: 16
Views: 3911

Re: Winter Jig Fishing

3/4 oz Ganns brown/purple (chrome) with a Yamamoto cin./purple twin tail, Dobyns 784 rod, 14lb sunline fluro....that's about as sure as it gets for deeper water fishing for largemouth, spots and smallies.

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by phill strader
Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Atten. TD's/TO's Stick to your schedules
Replies: 38
Views: 5638

Re: Atten. TD's/TO's Stick to your schedules

:twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil: All right you bassturds, you all know how rednecks get even.......

"Spraypaint" Strader
by phill strader
Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Rods are still being made in the USA
Replies: 23
Views: 33470

Re: What Rods are still being made in the USA

As mentioned there are still a few "made in the USA" rods, but for the most part the components are still being imported.....blanks, guides, reel seats, cork, thread, etc. If you like the quality and reasurance of having the fuji name on your guides and reel seats, rest assured your buying...
by phill strader
Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Birthday Mike Tobey...
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: Happy Dirthday Mike Tobey...

Tobey, did you finally get your pony? Happy B-day bud!
by phill strader
Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: dobyns dx784 mike long jig rod
Replies: 9
Views: 4989

Re: dobyns dx784 mike long jig rod

Porkchop, I would assume open water for you is ledges, breaklines, creek channels, and some man made brush piles? The 784 would be a great choice, even if your not used to fishing with a longer rod, you will love the comfort and balance of this rod. The extra length will also help with the amount of...
by phill strader
Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep water football jig fishing.
Replies: 26
Views: 4458

Re: Deep water football jig fishing.

The 784 with a revo is a great combo. I think you'll like the extra line you pick up on the hook set with the longer rod, and personally I like the 4 power rod for deeper jigging. Give the ganns draggin jig a try in 3/4 or 1oz, with a good quality fluro, and you'll feel everything. (if I'm fishing 1...
by phill strader
Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WHO WON THE WCB PRO-AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1977

Re: WHO WON THE WCB PRO-AM

congrats to both Dan and Jiggs, both class acts....great job guys.

phil strader
by phill strader
Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a truly lightweight, fatigue-free frog setup
Replies: 31
Views: 4337

Re: Looking for a truly lightweight, fatigue-free frog setup

Jazz, you've got some good advice here, the revo is one of the lightest reels on the market, Dobyns 735 is one of the lightest, best balanced rods on the market, 6:4 reel is adequate, and versatile. Go down to your local dealer, and do a bit of hands on comparison now, and see if you feel the differ...
by phill strader
Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Private Lake...State Water
Replies: 40
Views: 6805

Re: Private Lake...State Water

Andy, you are right to an extent....but fence or no fence it is trespassing, and even with no fence, I guarantee Jim doesn't want me coming in his yard and taking his apples... must be posted to be enforced, I also guarantee I know it's not my yard or apple tree.. being fenced it would be trespassin...
by phill strader
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Private Lake...State Water
Replies: 40
Views: 6805

Re: Private Lake...State Water

Jim, if I jump the fence into your yard every summer, at night when your asleep, to pick the apples off of your apple tree, does it mean that after 5 years the apple tree is mine...or at the very least, I can come and pick apples when ever I want?

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by phill strader
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Private Lake...State Water
Replies: 40
Views: 6805

Re: Private Lake...State Water

your getting some really good advice, and some really sh^$&^ advice. Private property is private property.....period. if it's public, it's public. You can not cross any amount of private property to get to public, and public property should not be confused with property that just appears to be v...
by phill strader
Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger Boat Quality
Replies: 12
Views: 3411

Re: Ranger Boat Quality

Braggs does excellent work, if your north, that would be my choice. I f you need help contacting tehm, let me know.

Phil Strader
by phill strader
Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinnerbait and Buzzbait help....
Replies: 12
Views: 2018

Re: Spinnerbait and Buzzbait help....

http://www.gannstackle.com/PhotoDetails.asp?ShowDesc=N&PhotoURL=/v/vspfiles/photos/options/StillettoSpinnerBait-76.jpg If your looking for a spinnerbait for night fishing, this is as good as it gets. I do a lot of night fishing, and my number one bait is a big spinnerbait.... dark color, big bla...
by phill strader
Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: used ranger boat 20 footer
Replies: 8
Views: 2127

Re: used ranger boat 20 footer

Yes, where are you located? send me a PM, I'll get you some more info.

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by phill strader
Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulations to Tony Franceschi and wife!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2396

Re: Congratulations to Tony Franceschi and wife!!!!!!!!!!

congrats tony, that's great news!! Life changing experience, you'll love every minute of it......for the first twelve years!!!

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by phill strader
Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: COLUMBIA RIVER WATER-????
Replies: 24
Views: 4072

Re: COLUMBIA RIVER WATER-????

Building new dams is pretty much a mute point....especially on ANY FISH bearing streams. Although there is one new reservoir which is currently being considered (reconsidered since it was shot down 5 years ago) just to the north of where I live, Dam removal is the business to be in. The dams on the ...
by phill strader
Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: COLUMBIA RIVER WATER-????
Replies: 24
Views: 4072

Re: COLUMBIA RIVER WATER-????

I don't read anything into leachmans post that would make me think ""tree hugger". Start closer too home. Drain the Klamath fist then work north from there, Crater Lake might be an easier solution that might fix your problem as well. Shorter distance to pipe it, just tap in through th...
by phill strader
Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Honda EU1000i or 2000 generator?
Replies: 11
Views: 3013

Re: Same here

EU 2000 is the way to go, very quiet, and runs for hours on a small tank of gas. It WILL run more than the 1000.

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by phill strader
Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: National Guard FLW Series ...must read
Replies: 29
Views: 4409

Re: National Guard FLW Series ...must read

FLW does put on the best tournament we have ever had out west..Turnover in anglers is a natural part of these circuits, so be very careful about blaming guys who have been supporting, and faithful to FLW since the beginning. We worked hard to support FLW, fill fields, and get the Series out here, bu...
by phill strader
Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GOOD JOB BRIAN RUTHMAN
Replies: 21
Views: 3027

Re: GOOD JOB BRIAN RUTHMAN

Brian had two great day, handled the pressure, and conducted himself in an extremely professional manner all the way through the event.....great job Brian!!
by phill strader
Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Pro lookin for Co/A sign-up for FLW/Stren Clear Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 536

Re: Any Pro lookin for Co/A sign-up for FLW/Stren Clear Lak

Pm me if you need a sign up partner.

phil strader
by phill strader
Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What rod to Bubba Shot?
Replies: 7
Views: 1430

Re: What rod to Bubba Shot?

My favorite is the Dobyns 734, but I have pulled a lot of big fish out of the delta and Clear Lake on the 702. The 702 has a ton of power for a lighter rated rod, loads up and almost slingshots the fish out of the cover. I generally fish 14 or 16 lb test line on both of these rods. hope that helps, ...
by phill strader
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait fishing Shasta
Replies: 8
Views: 3494

Re: Swimbait fishing Shasta

all good info, but the bottom line is if you can't pick the days you go fishing, (particialarly at shasta), you can spend a lot of time learning how to throw swimbaits and not much time learning how to catch fish on swimbaits. Weather and water will dictate your success at Shasta more so than anthin...
by phill strader
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Moving to Oregon
Replies: 6
Views: 1228

Re: Moving to Oregon

There's lots of good fishing in a fairly close radius of Eugene (hour and a half). If he is looking for more details, have him pm me, and I'll help steer him in the right direction.

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by phill strader
Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Stren Numbers
Replies: 1
Views: 721

Re: Clearlake Stren Numbers

pm sent
by phill strader
Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's
Replies: 93
Views: 12182

Re: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's

The way i read it is, it is a straight 80% payback on individual tournaments, with the bonus payback at Clear lake available to those who fished all three. Plus a 100% option payout available at each event.
i may be corrected on this......

phil strader
by phill strader
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's
Replies: 93
Views: 12182

Re: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's

As someone who has to travel a long distance, I am 100% in favor of an off limits period. I believe it puts everyone on an even playing field, i also feel it results in a better overall tournament because the fish haven't been beat up for a week or more. One or two day practice, two day tournament, ...
by phill strader
Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what is the off limits for stren
Replies: 3
Views: 461

Re: what is the off limits for stren

I don't believe Stren has any off limits...never has anyway.

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by phill strader
Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's
Replies: 93
Views: 12182

Re: "NEW" Angler's Chioce Pro-Am's

A tournament circuit organized and run by anglers, for the anglers.....hummm that just might work!! With all the grumbling, mumbling, and bumbling that's been going on over circuits/organizations, I think this is a solid concept. The bottom line is anglers just want to fish, have faith in the organi...
by phill strader
Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: STREN SERIES LAKE OROVILLE EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 14-16
Replies: 6
Views: 1292

Re: STREN SERIES LAKE OROVILLE EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 14-

Anglers Choice scheduled for 16-17 @ the Delta as well? It's hard to have numbers, when anglers have to choose between two on the same weekend.

phil strader
by phill strader
Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Stren Oroville Postponed
Replies: 59
Views: 7681

Re: FLW Stren Oroville Postponed

Mike, you remember when FLW started out here with the Everstart series, two in the south, and two in the north. Started at Pleasant.....more travel time for me, but it was possibly the most succesful schedule they have had. I think what made it successful the first three or four years was consistenc...
by phill strader
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody asking FLW about Shasta?
Replies: 2
Views: 679

Re: Anybody asking FLW about Shasta?

FLW has a tour event scheduled for mid Feb., a southeastern event for the end of February, and Clear Lake for the first week in March, and the list goes on. They have to spread staff around to all of their events, not saying they couldn't get it done, but......
by phill strader
Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Stren Oroville Postponed
Replies: 59
Views: 7681

Re: FLW Stren Oroville Postponed

Anyone suprised by this decision has been living under a rock!! Anyone pissed about it is going to have to get over it.....it is the right decision, wrong time to anounce it, but it is the right decision. Anyone with half an understanding of construction and weather could see this was an ouside chan...
by phill strader
Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buying a boat?
Replies: 34
Views: 3829

Re: Buying a boat?

Jim you make some interesting points, some that i can really relate too in my line of work. We run a lot of 4-wheelers here on the ranch, generally have a half a dozen all of the time, and we abuse the crap out of them. From 1988 until 2006, the only ATV I owned was a Honda....it was the ONLY bike f...
by phill strader
Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need 7to1 H/S Bait Caster, Excellent Quality, Under $100.00
Replies: 12
Views: 1508

Re: Need 7to1 H/S Bait Caster, Excellent Quality, Under $100

Tackle Warehouse was running a smoking deal on several reels before christmas, might see if they still are.

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by phill strader
Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Most accurate weather forecast?
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Re: Most accurate weather forecast?

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sto/

This is the weather I live by, for my area, very reliable and dependable. gives you weather info, satelite views, as well as radar imagery so you can see where the storms are, and their intesity in a given location.

phil strader
by phill strader
Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IS ISH FISHININ??????
Replies: 31
Views: 5502

Re: IS ISH FISHININ??????

Interesting read.....I tend to look at it a bit different I guess. To me the legality of fishing in the marina is one issue, but the issue that effects tournament anglers dirrectly is the rules established by the given tournament on that body of water. Rules are put into place to protect anglers...w...
by phill strader
Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roseburg Oregon...........
Replies: 2
Views: 797

Re: Roseburg Oregon...........

Mike, if you want,, pm me and let meknow when your're coming up this way.....don't pay no mind to Dewayne, he's just jealous!!!
by phill strader
Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Tri cities change?
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Re: FLW Tri cities change?

Hey Tuck, things are good, weathers gettin colder and wetter, hunting has been good. Fall came down fast, and the rut got off good, wasn't spread out over a month or so like the past couple of years. Always something to shoot at to vent frustration!! Yeah the Tri-cities deal is kinda wierd, everyday...