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by Rob T
Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: An old timer saying hello
Replies: 0
Views: 545

An old timer saying hello

This is Rob T, I lived in Bay Area for years trying to learn to fish the Delta and Clear Lake and wanted to say hello to the remaining old guys and mention I'm still fishing, but mostly in San Diego Salt water stuff. Used to fish with my good friend Bill Durbin in Tracy Oasis tourneys Terry Flowers ...
by Rob T
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP Lewis Andy "Cooch" Cuccia
Replies: 56
Views: 31662

Re: RIP Lewis Andy "Cooch" Cuccia

It's been a long time for me on the forum. Used to post in the 90s about the Delta and followed Cooch's advise. Still love his article about the Viper boats tournament years ago! Sad to hear of this loss to the community. This, along with the passing of my bass partner Bill Durbin earlier has left m...
by Rob T
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: How's that workin' for ya Sarah?
Replies: 14
Views: 2484

Re: How's that workin' for ya Sarah?

Hmm, I kinda think personal responsibility starts BEFORE the situation gets to a dead bunny. Leastways that's what I was taught. What happens after the bunny dies is owning up to the consequences of your initial lack of personal responsibility. On another earlier note, I believe in hard facts, not l...
by Rob T
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:20 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Food for thought...
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

Re: Food for thought...

For perspective on FDR "leading" the US into WWII: The actual events went as follows: Germany attacked our ally, Great Britain. Great Britain was getting supplies and support from us to defend themselves via British and US ships. Germany started sinking ships, most British, some US, and we...
by Rob T
Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:20 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Food for thought...
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

Re: Food for thought...

For perspective on FDR "leading" the US into WWII: The actual events went as follows: Germany attacked our ally, Great Britain. Great Britain was getting supplies and support from us to defend themselves via British and US ships. Germany started sinking ships, most British, some US, and we...
by Rob T
Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bed fishing 101
Replies: 20
Views: 2645

Question for tourney bed fishing??

Cool stuff! But it makes me wonder: Would it be fair if a team in a tournament used a camera to find deep bed fish and/or bed fish in suboptimal conditions and used the camera to find and monitor the critters for when to set the hook?

Just wondering if I need to buy one of these gadgets!
by Rob T
Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: JUDGE ORDERS STATE: STOP KILLING DELTA FISH
Replies: 21
Views: 2627

I have to disagree K9

Without getting too detailed, I'll give one good example. Pacific Lumber Company was a good logging operation, the familiy that owned it for nearly a century established a profitable and SUSTAINABLE business that was a major contributor to the community of Carlotta in Nor Cal. The reason it existed ...
by Rob T
Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat performance or showing off?
Replies: 11
Views: 3315

It will depend on the load, hull and prop used...

Not an expert, but have driven a couple of different bassboats, including a Tracker ProTeam 185 with 90 Hp Merc 22p SS prop, and 6 inch manual jackplate, Ranger ZX20 with 225 merc/jackplate, and my current boat, an Allison XB2002 with 200 Hp Merc Race and 30p SS ET prop/ with 12" jackplate. The...
by Rob T
Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does Speed really matter??
Replies: 68
Views: 65633

Nope - you should all use 90 hp motors...

I've been fishing Clearlake and the Delta out of a 90 hp tracker for several years - caught plenty of fish-cashed some checks too. Then again, I just got an Allison XB2002 with a Merc Racing 200/sportmaster/Mazco setup. Should be worth a few extra MPH. C-YA. HAR! Good luck, be careful, and God Bless...
by Rob T
Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More MPH out of your Boat
Replies: 27
Views: 10175

My ex-girlfriend could do 69 too!

-She was one fast lady.

OOPS! Wrong forum!
by Rob T
Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Jose area again......
Replies: 22
Views: 12716

Bones - Check Stanford Medical...

They used to have a clinical research group focusing on Celiac disease, and I seem to recall they were running trials with new therapies to help folks. Don't know the name of the group, but it was and actual association of clinicians and patients looking for a cure and/or ways to better control this...
by Rob T
Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Comments on bassboat gas mileage
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

If'n yer ignert 'bout how to drive this critter...

she'll spank you good. Yep, your'e right about the go fast crowd - I bought this off a guy who fished the FLW series out of it back in Mississippi and thereabouts. Prior to tourney fishing, he had a Merc race O/B rated at 280 hp on the tail end. I can't imagine what that was like. You gotta be caref...
by Rob T
Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Comments on bassboat gas mileage
Replies: 8
Views: 1399

Comments on bassboat gas mileage

Got a new used fiberglass bass boat (first glass boat). Wanted one that my old 6 cyl mitsubishi could tow over the hill from Capitola to the Delta and Clearlake, and that would also get decent gas mileage on the water, so bought an Allison XB2002, 1994 with a Merc. 200XS optimax with modified sportm...
by Rob T
Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Press Release: Hot From Ultimate Bass on Gary Dobyns!
Replies: 28
Views: 14423

Re: Press Release: Hot From Ultimate Bass on Gary Dobyns!

Where can I get a "Team BDO" Cap and Shirt???

My girlfriend fishin' partner wants one!

:-)

Good luck,
and God Bless,

Rob T
by Rob T
Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat transport help
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Boat transport help

Howdy folks, Bought a new used boat, 20 fter, and it's in Mississippi (yeah, I know, why not buy one here? - It was a great deal that I couldn't pass up!). So, I may go get it myself, but wanted to know if others on this site know of businesses or individuals that transport boat&trailers cross c...
by Rob T
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Tracy Oasis/Tracy Bass!
Replies: 0
Views: 429

Thanks Tracy Oasis/Tracy Bass!

Just finished fishing the Tracy Bass TOC out of Tracy Oasis Marina. I've fished several tourney orgs on Clearlake and the Delta, and have really enjoyed every one of them, but wanted to give a shout out to Terry Flowers and Corinne (Terry's BETTER half - HAR!) for running an outstanding Amateur tour...
by Rob T
Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Advice On Tourny fishing
Replies: 26
Views: 13604

Re: Looking for Advice On Tourny fishing

Hey Gunny, I live in Capitola (on the coast, south of Santa Cruz), and drive over to fish the Tracy Bass tourneys, which only allow amateurs/weekend wannabes like me. A great, laid back tourney run by Terry and his wife out of his Marina, Tracy Oasis. I've had lots of fun in it, and everyone's been ...
by Rob T
Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 or 7?
Replies: 55
Views: 37679

I agree, the livewell argument doesn't hold water!

HAR! But seriously folks, the livewell/aerator systems, along with the catch and release additives one can use now versus years back when we had 7 fish limits are superior overall today in most modern boats.

Good luck,
and God Bless,

Rob T
by Rob T
Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 or 7?
Replies: 55
Views: 37679

I voted for 7...

and have cashed checks on five fish limit tourneys. I'm a weekend wannabe, but am willing to put in my time and money (and have done so), since at the end of the day when I fish tourneys it's not to hope I'm luckier than the other guy, it's to prove (at least for that one day) that I'm better than t...
by Rob T
Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Great idea or sh***y idea ????
Replies: 24
Views: 9244

One key point regarding solo teams...

That others have alluded to is the 5 bass limit for any team that many orgs now use. I think this low of a limit brings too much of a luck factor into the game, as well as allowing for the potential for "funny business" from solo anglers that others have hinted at, altho I must say that I'...
by Rob T
Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When alone, How do you take pictures of your fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

The absolute easiest (and BEST) way is to...

burn it over to Lost Isle, flag down one of the bikinied hotties at the bar, and have her hold up the fish for you - HAR!
by Rob T
Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Was Three Rivers a good choice for the Classic?
Replies: 34
Views: 24607

Three Rivers was a poor choice...

Don't get me wrong, as a bass fisherman, I was glued to the TV set and loved it - I could relate to the competitors struggles out there. But a couple of key issues make me think this was a poor selection: 1. I have to wonder if this fishery really showed the true abilities of the competitors - could...
by Rob T
Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Bill Durbin!
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

Thanks Bill Durbin!

Went out last Thursday (July 7th) with Bill Durbin for some bass fishing. I had not been out in quite some time. Had a phenomenal day despite howling winds. Went into several areas of his and caught over 30 fish, the great majority of which were quality bass going 2-3 Lbs. Sure wish we had been fish...