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by BassManDan
Tue Jan 11, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 1997 Stratos 295 Pro Elite
Replies: 0
Views: 2521

1997 Stratos 295 Pro Elite

Well unfortunately the time has come to sell my boat, I don’t have the time or the resources to run it as much as I’d like, so it might as well go to someone who will appreciate it. Long story short, I bought this boat in January 2009, so I could use it for my research project fishing at several loc...
by BassManDan
Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: crawday color ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2325

Re: crawday color ?

Well I'm not sure just how bright your crawdad was, but I assure you they are that color in the natural environment. Craws change color seasonally, and different species will exhibit different colors throughout their life. The bright red craws are nothing unusual (perhaps the one you have was SO bri...
by BassManDan
Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much stuff is in your boat??
Replies: 14
Views: 3002

Re: How much stuff is in your boat??

I wouldn't want you behind me when I had to make a quick stop :lol:
by BassManDan
Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good jig rod for 1/4 oz deep water fishing..
Replies: 22
Views: 6497

Re: Good jig rod for 1/4 oz deep water fishing..

Agreed on the fluorocarbon point, the line will help alot. More often than not, I use spinning gear for football heads (can't say I fish them much deeper than 20 ft) but it's worked out so far. As for rod specifics, I like a relatively strong spinning rod, say 6'6" in a 3 power with a mod/fast ...
by BassManDan
Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Micro Guide Rods?????
Replies: 18
Views: 3898

Re: Micro Guide Rods?????

I've built a few rods now with "Micro Guides" only one of the rods I would really consider "Micro" but I do like it. The smaller guides do control the line better on the casts. As for sensitivity, distance, etc. I can't say I notice anything, but I don't have any clone rods (one ...
by BassManDan
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: nail weighting senkos
Replies: 5
Views: 2981

Re: nail weighting senkos

When somebody says "nail weight", I always ask "Which way do you mean?" A nail weight in the middle is good for adding weight to the bait when using a standard wacky rig to achieve a faster fall rate. Nailing both ends increases fall rate and gives a wacky rigged bait alot more a...
by BassManDan
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tru-Tungsten going downhill?
Replies: 13
Views: 3997

Re: Tru-Tungsten going downhill?

Thanks very much for the info Matt.

Like I said, I've been using them for quite a while and I was more surprised than angry, that they were damaging the line.

Much appreciated,
Dan
by BassManDan
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ethanol-Free Premium
Replies: 7
Views: 1660

Re: Ethanol-Free Premium

I don't think so. I believe CA has mandated that all "gas" has 5-12% EtOH in it.

Don't qoute me on that, but I'm pretty sure you can't find ethanol free gas.
by BassManDan
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New toys from Minn Kota.... Look out power pole
Replies: 29
Views: 5686

Re: New toys from Minn Kota.... Look out power pole

they got every right to try and make a "knock-off"

and maybe with that, the price will come down on pole anchors, c'mon 2 grand for a telescopic stick :roll:
by BassManDan
Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Huge redeye (maybe?)
Replies: 19
Views: 4833

Re: Huge redeye (maybe?)

Who care's what it is, that's a nice fish :D I would lean towards spotted bass. I kinda agree with Steve, those fainter spots below the lat. line make you wanna think redeye. I think this one is best left to a little "gestalt identification", got with what your gut tells you. Again, really...
by BassManDan
Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tru-Tungsten going downhill?
Replies: 13
Views: 3997

Tru-Tungsten going downhill?

To preface, I've been fishing Tru-Tungsten weights exclusively for the better part of a decade, and have NEVER had a problem with them before, so now you know my credentials are in good order O.K. I bought some new Tru-Tungsten worm weights to other day and go fishing at my aunt's pond, after about ...
by BassManDan
Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5379

Re: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?

Dang Cooch, you're onto my terrorist plot, aka "Weapons of Bass Destruction" That fish (Agent LMB 007) was supposed to swim up to the Delta King in Old Sac and sink it! Seriously, all that Cooch said is sound advice/information. Best thing you can do is to find out who the tag belongs to a...
by BassManDan
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flouro Recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 8750

Re: Flouro Recommendations

I'll toss P-Line Halo into the mix.
Green Fluoro, good abrasion resistance, perhaps a little stiff for some people, but if you are using the higher pound tests (I use 15 and 20), a limp line isn't to necessary.
by BassManDan
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?
Replies: 22
Views: 5379

Re: Tracking device attached to a bass in Delta ?

I'm not 100% on this, but I belive there is a grad student from Davis that is using telemetry tags on bass to monitor their movements, I believe it is to see the habitat usage of bass in relation to Delta smelt. Again, not 100% sure, but it's a good guess. Best thing to do, when you catch a tagged f...
by BassManDan
Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trokar Punch Hooks-Review/opinion
Replies: 9
Views: 2123

Re: Trokar Punch Hooks-Review/opinion

Don't waste your time or money with anything besides the BMF/Punch Hooks, they are the original incarnation, but unlike most things on this earth, they got it right the first time!!
by BassManDan
Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:31 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: The Zipper
Replies: 1
Views: 1624

Re: The Zipper

That happens to me literally everyday :lol: :lol:
by BassManDan
Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: motor guide noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1200

Re: motor guide noise

The only way to fix it is to get a MinnKota :D
by BassManDan
Mon May 31, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Extreme 744 Full Grip or Split Grip?
Replies: 15
Views: 4142

Re: Dobyns Extreme 744 Full Grip or Split Grip?

Cool question! Pretty much all the rods I built for myself I built with split grips; I liked the look and the idea of less weight. However, just recently I figured out how to turn my own custom EVA grips, and needless to say, the look bad@$$! So I have begun the task of regripping most of my split g...
by BassManDan
Mon May 31, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Tow kids in a Hospital....
Replies: 1
Views: 1581

Re: Tow kids in a Hospital....

I don't care who you are, that's funny!!
by BassManDan
Sun May 30, 2010 4:22 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?

Guiding is only "guiding" when money changes hands.

You could certainly guide for free, but I guess you would call that "being frinedly"
by BassManDan
Sun May 30, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Biology Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1748

Re: Bass Biology Question

Finessekid,
Couldn't have said it better myself.
by BassManDan
Thu May 27, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Champion/Skeet Update 05-26-10
Replies: 18
Views: 3989

Re: Champion/Skeet Update 05-26-10

Hey, enough bad mouthin' the Stratos!!

Really look at the big picture and Stratos is a big name throughout the rest of the county, it just doesn't hold as much water here out west.
by BassManDan
Wed May 26, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for buzzbait/spinnerbait trailers and hook ideas
Replies: 6
Views: 1411

Re: Looking for buzzbait/spinnerbait trailers and hook ideas

How about putting on a long mylar or flashabou trailer and a treble hook stinger hook attached to the main hook by a 5" length of wire.

Huge profile, and good hookups with a treble dangling off the back end.
by BassManDan
Thu May 20, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for 6" and 7" Yamamoto Senko #221(cin. w/b
Replies: 3
Views: 1264

Re: Looking for 6" and 7" Yamamoto Senko #221(cin.

Surely one of the other brands makes what you're looking for, why they are just as good as a Senko :lol: :lol: :lol:
by BassManDan
Thu May 20, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spookin'Em43 THANK YOU!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1118

Re: Spookin'Em43 THANK YOU!!!

After that 6 lber, you better be thanking your back seater :lol: :lol:
by BassManDan
Thu May 20, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rebel Wee R Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1591

Re: Rebel Wee R Questions

I used to have that exact bait....I'm still sad I don't have it anymore :cry: :cry:
by BassManDan
Thu May 20, 2010 5:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Catch & Release to save saltwater fish populations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1175

Re: Catch & Release to save saltwater fish populations?

Let's see how they deal with barotrauma when they aren't just catching gophers and scorpion fish in 30 ft of water!

A noble idea, but them rockfish are just too dang tasty!
by BassManDan
Tue May 18, 2010 6:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Interesting Day on the Delta
Replies: 18
Views: 4325

Re: Interesting Day on the Delta

Well tunaman,
I might be able to correct you on redear sunfish, but YOU can catch nice bass :D
by BassManDan
Tue May 18, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What color brush hogs and rigging them?
Replies: 12
Views: 15010

Re: What color brush hogs and rigging them?

Welcome to the site, and more importantly welcome to bass fishing!!! Brush hogs are definitely one of those legendary baits and they tend to work everywhere. Like elfish said before, get Watermelon Candy baby brush hogs, you are pretty much guaranteed to catch fish. I always liked texas rigging them...
by BassManDan
Mon May 17, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Interesting Day on the Delta
Replies: 18
Views: 4325

Re: Interesting Day on the Delta

Looks like a redear SUNFISH to me :lol: :lol:

Still neat though
by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 7:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TwoStroke jetski on Folsom question????
Replies: 5
Views: 1108

Re: TwoStroke jetski on Folsom question????

But lake lice are parasites, and if the parasite population is doing well, so must the host species :lol:
by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone fishin the Delta, want some company!?
Replies: 2
Views: 782

Delta

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by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Queston for all you Delta Rats
Replies: 16
Views: 3835

Re: Queston for all you Delta Rats

[quote="Marty"][quote="BassManDan"]That is Connection Slough, which runs from the Northwest corner of Mildred Island to the South east corner of Quimby Island. Find yourself a "Fishin Maps - Delta" map, it really is the best reference for navigating the Delta, (that mig...
by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Queston for all you Delta Rats
Replies: 16
Views: 3835

Re: Queston for all you Delta Rats

That is Connection Slough, which runs from the Northwest corner of Mildred Island to the South east corner of Quimby Island. Find yourself a "Fishin Maps - Delta" map, it really is the best reference for navigating the Delta, (that might be a bit of personal bias since I don't have GPS) bu...
by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Backing down....
Replies: 15
Views: 2726

Re: Backing down....

Ya know, that's just one more reason automobile manufacturers put on mirrors.

Easiest, best, if you can't do it with the mirrors, you need to practice :lol:
by BassManDan
Sun May 16, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: painting tungsten weights
Replies: 2
Views: 1054

Re: painting tungsten weights

"Search" is your friend, there was a post on this about a month ago. I think it was titled "painting tungsten weight", something like that.
by BassManDan
Thu May 13, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: good tungsten and great price
Replies: 17
Views: 3454

Re: good tungsten and great price

Sorry, but "insert" = poor machining, and therefore a sub-standard weight.
by BassManDan
Thu May 13, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: National Guard Sponsership ???
Replies: 24
Views: 4202

Re: National Guard Sponsership ???

No, no, no, no....

You're all totally wrong! It's more like being a defense contractor, you're employed by a civilian organization but you are paid by the military. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry, couldn't resist.
by BassManDan
Thu May 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trying to find a certain location on Delta
Replies: 16
Views: 3197

Re: Trying to find a certain location on Delta

Geez D-rock,
Resorting to westernbass.com to find factual information about the Delta....good luck :lol: :lol:

We'll fish there sometime next week.
by BassManDan
Thu May 13, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: store owner needs tackle dist.
Replies: 11
Views: 2536

Re: store owner needs tackle dist.

[quote="ASD"]B M D u fny lmao @ it :lol:[/quote]

You have no idea how badly I want to punch you in the face for that

OR...

"I don't care who you are, that's funny."


....I can't decide which.
by BassManDan
Thu May 13, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: store owner needs tackle dist.
Replies: 11
Views: 2536

Re: store owner needs tackle dist.

This is the same genius that suggested to everyone to illegally relocate bass :roll:

Maybe it's like the current generation of teenagers whose native language is Text Message :lol: :lol: Real words, grammar and punctuation are just to time consuming these days. :lol: :lol:
by BassManDan
Wed May 12, 2010 6:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My buzzbaits and spinnerbaits are beat to sh*t
Replies: 9
Views: 2286

Re: My buzzbaits and spinnerbaits are beat to sh*t

You could also coat your paint with a 2 part epoxy, much tougher than nail polish.
by BassManDan
Tue May 11, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: I agree!

Small/Large cross, that's new to me. My question is; If it is seemingly possible, then why is it not seen more regularly, especially locations where only largemouth and smallmouth are present, i.e. Trinity? I would suspect that the hybridization rate would at least be measurable, perhaps less than s...
by BassManDan
Mon May 10, 2010 5:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: Look at the Vertical bars.

[quote="wg274"]:?: If spots can cross breed with them smallies than what about them Pardee Northern LMB's? Can't they also cross breed?? :idea: Last year I went to several Pardee T weigh-ins and every so often a spot would show. It's just a good thing them spots don't reproduce like them P...
by BassManDan
Sun May 09, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!

Alright man, don't sugar coat it and tell us how you really feel :lol: :lol: :lol:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the state record "smallie" from Pardee confirmed by genetic assay as 100% smallmouth, no if's and's or but's?
by BassManDan
Sun May 09, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!
Replies: 19
Views: 5152

Re: Spotted bass caught at Pardee Friday!

So Steve, you're suggesting that those 9 lb. "smallies" are really 9 lb. meanmouths...

I hope your being intentionally provocative :shock:

Although I do agree with the spotted bass presence, pretty much on the basis of "how could they NOT be there?"
by BassManDan
Fri May 07, 2010 5:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I think we have found out which is the best lake is the US
Replies: 8
Views: 2818

Re: I think we have found out which is the best lake is the

[quote="cib11b"]ohh, I thought it would be Ellis lake.[/quote]

HAHA :lol: :lol: :lol:

When I was a little kid, I lost control of my tricycle and ended up riding into that lake!
by BassManDan
Fri May 07, 2010 5:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A piece of local bass fishing history
Replies: 11
Views: 2960

Re: A piece of local bass fishing history

Super neat find! And believe it or not, some of those baits will still catch bass today :lol:
by BassManDan
Thu May 06, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WOW.............For all you rat luhvrs.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1429

Re: WOW.............For all you rat luhvrs.....

One word, WOW!
by BassManDan
Thu May 06, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kage Club has some competition!
Replies: 5
Views: 1644

Re: Kage Club has some competition!

Yeah, with a Smith-Root sponsorship, I could out fish anybody!!!