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by BASSTUD
Sat Jul 12, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Okuma Swimbait Rods
Replies: 0
Views: 473

Okuma Swimbait Rods

I have two Okuma GS-C-7111XH 7'11" 15-40LBS 2-10 OZ with Shimono Cardiff 400A reels for sale, bought them about 6 years ago brand new, used them a handfull of times and been sitting ever since 160.00 apiece or 275.00 for both, if interested call Darren @ 209-765-9482
by BASSTUD
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks for the tow Nick
Replies: 0
Views: 502

Thanks for the tow Nick

Was out on the Delta today and the boat broke down, a gentleman named nick towed me and my son in thanks again Nick.
by BASSTUD
Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 7 mile slough
Replies: 6
Views: 3163

Re: 7 mile slough

Iv never been in that area of the delta before but i have actually been curious about that same stretch, can I run up 3mile slough from the main channel...is it accessible? is that area safe to run in 18' ranger??....I know in some areas it can get a lil tricky.
by BASSTUD
Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Melones info
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: New Melones info

Havent been there since last winter sorry i cant help, but where is this zipline...sounds like fun.
by BASSTUD
Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Having trouble getting my PMs
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Re: Having trouble getting my PMs

Dont know what a cache is but I went to internet options then control panel and deleted cookies and the same thing is happening, after i login then click on new message it promps me to login again, then when i do it takes two trys before it logs me in and when i click on new message it does the same...
by BASSTUD
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Having trouble getting my PMs
Replies: 3
Views: 449

Having trouble getting my PMs

After I login I click on private messages and it promps me to login again so I do and click on privte messages again and it promps me to login again, its a visious circle lol, cant get to my PMs....any help?? thanks.
by BASSTUD
Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta launch ramps
Replies: 6
Views: 4090

Delta launch ramps

Getting tired of running all over the Delta. It was ok at first but now that i know my way around its gotten old so iv come up with a new strategy, I want to launch closer to the areas i wanna fish for two reasons. The first is to keep hours off the motor and the second is to stay in the areas i wan...
by BASSTUD
Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracy Oasis
Replies: 9
Views: 2260

Re: Tracy Oasis

I believe they are there certain time of year. I was past Rivers End early this spring and the barrier wasnt there, looked like you could see where they removed it. The other day I drove over the bridge by Tracy Oasis and it looked to me like they were putting one in, ya could see the heavy equipmen...
by BASSTUD
Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Suspension seats in bass boats
Replies: 12
Views: 5481

Re: Suspension seats in bass boats

I had no idea anyone made these seats,iv had back issues for years and really have to consider water conditione before i go out. Does anyone own one of these seats? would love to know if they work, they are exspensive but would be worth every penny if they actually work.
by BASSTUD
Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tracy Oasis
Replies: 9
Views: 2260

Tracy Oasis

Wanting to launch out of Tracy Oasis and fish the area, mainly up river from there. Iv been around Widows and Coney but never Tracy Oasis, is there any hazards a guy should know about around there? Thanks
by BASSTUD
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ReelX ?
Replies: 2
Views: 490

ReelX ?

Have a curado that needs serviced,couldnt find the link, any info on Reelx ? Thanks.
by BASSTUD
Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's not easy learning to make videos......
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Re: It's not easy learning to make videos......

Good job bassbuster, I know its not easy fishing from a valco I used to get so frustrated having to be on the t/m constinately.
by BASSTUD
Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 580

Trailer brakes

Do i put dot 3 in my trailer for 03 18' Ranger ?
by BASSTUD
Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Riddle me this bass fishermen...
Replies: 41
Views: 5548

Re: Riddle me this bass fishermen...

Check my drag
by BASSTUD
Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 8th on the list,gonna show and see what happens
Replies: 0
Views: 391

8th on the list,gonna show and see what happens

Im 8th on the list for the Won Delta pro/am, gonna go to the pairings tomorrow and see if I get lucky.
by BASSTUD
Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Directions to Russos
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Directions to Russos

Just googled directions to russos from modesto and it takes me through stockton, isnt there a better way going through tracy out tracy blvd i believe, can someone give me the directions going this way? thank you
by BASSTUD
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 41st on the co-angler waiting list --WON Delta Pro/Am
Replies: 10
Views: 1503

Re: 41st on the co-angler waiting list --WON Delta Pro/Am

I sighned up in December and was 25th, I called friday and now im 23rd, hopeing the last two weeks is when the sighn ups start commking in.
by BASSTUD
Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat carpet cleaning
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Boat carpet cleaning

Whats the best way to clean the carpet and remove stains in your boat?
by BASSTUD
Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing my first Pro/Am
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Fishing my first Pro/Am

I sighned up and sent my deposit in in December for April on the Delta, assuming I get in, Im looking for some advise.Im thinking $60 a day to the pro for gas?? I know i cant take all my gear, i figure you get a small amount of room for your gear on the boat. How do you guys that fish as ams get you...
by BASSTUD
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finally!! first double digit fish
Replies: 15
Views: 2800

Re: Finally!! first double digit fish

The funny thing was about two minutes before she hit I was telling my buddy..." dude do you know how dangerous it would be to hit a big fish this close to the boat" she just kept digging to get back down into the grass, i thumb bared her twice then told my buddy "here she comes GRAB H...
by BASSTUD
Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finally!! first double digit fish
Replies: 15
Views: 2800

Re: Finally!! first double digit fish

Alomost forgot, I tried to post the pic in the photos section but it said the file was too big, anyone know how i can fix this??
by BASSTUD
Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finally!! first double digit fish
Replies: 15
Views: 2800

Finally!! first double digit fish

Boat broke down on the water today but i kept fishing while trying to figure out how I go about getting a tow, after all day with out a bite I dropshot an 11lb delta beast. I fished this area many times but opted to pass it bye today as i was making my milk run but end up fishing it as i was fishing...
by BASSTUD
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: pouring worms & tieing jigs
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

pouring worms & tieing jigs

I have thought about tinkering with pouring some worms and tieing some jigs for my personal use but really have no idea how either process is done or how I would start, then i thought this is what westernbass is for right? Now im sure i will get some basic responses explaining to me how its done and...
by BASSTUD
Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sucks catching a monster in pre fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 1873

Re: sucks catching a monster in pre fishing

Yeah catching a fish like that must really suck but I wouldnt know lol. I guess if i fished tournys i would rather catch it on tourny day lol
by BASSTUD
Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shotting the Delta
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Drop shotting the Delta

Iv never used this techneqe before, im looking to buy a rod/reel combo for drop shotting the Delta but am undecided if I should go with baitcaster or spinning setup. I know yesterday i was throwing a carolina rig out there on a spinning rod and got line twist something awful. What are some of the dr...
by BASSTUD
Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open bacxkseat for Delta Sat
Replies: 0
Views: 312

Open bacxkseat for Delta Sat

Going outta ladds tomorrow gonna be out all day, if interested send me a pm.
by BASSTUD
Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Fishing
Replies: 4
Views: 1198

Re: Delta Fishing

We went out sat fished fourteen mile and whiskey, left there looking for wamer water headed south down around woodward was as far as we went and found the temp was the same as what we left wich was 49 degrees. Cant wait till spring, hope its gonna be better than last year.
by BASSTUD
Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Re spooling all my rods...
Replies: 2
Views: 889

Re spooling all my rods...

Im re spooling my rods for the Delta, last year i made a change from braid to flouro for flipping and pitching, I didnt notice a difference in the number of bites i got but i did notice i lost a few more fish,in stained and clear water what lines and lb line do you guys use for flipping&pitching...
by BASSTUD
Sat Jan 01, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: O-rings for the 7" senco??
Replies: 7
Views: 1869

O-rings for the 7" senco??

I know this has been coverd in the past and I think i even asked this question before, but i still have had no luck finding O-rings for the larger sencos, 6" and 7", iv looked everywhere including hardware stores. Anyone know where I can find these?? Thanks in advance.
by BASSTUD
Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Reservoir Lures
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: California Reservoir Lures

I was impressed also...I placed an order yesterday and within 5 minutes he e-mailed me back telling me he could send the order that day or i could wait a couple days for some better looking baits that he had comming in,I thought it was pretty cool that he didnt just fill the order and send it out wi...
by BASSTUD
Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chatterbait trailers
Replies: 13
Views: 3875

Chatterbait trailers

Need some input on some chatterbait trailers. havent really thrown them much but decided to give em more of a chance than i have in the past, what are some favorites? thanks in advance
by BASSTUD
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: braved the weather
Replies: 2
Views: 855

Re: braved the weather

Yeah never caught a big fish layin on the couch lol....or a small one for that matter
by BASSTUD
Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: braved the weather
Replies: 2
Views: 855

braved the weather

Was feeling cooped up in the house today so i grabbed my swimbait rod with a 3:16 wake bait and headed for the pond, fished a couple hours and got a 6lber....better than sitting home lol
by BASSTUD
Sun Dec 19, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: Your own baits
Replies: 14
Views: 3813

Re: Your own baits

Those wrapped baits look awsome....how long do they hold up before they need to be re wrapped?
by BASSTUD
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 63
Views: 7917

Re: Introductions

Darren Branch
44 yrs old
Been bass fishing sinve i was a kid
dont fish tournements
03 Blue & White Ranger/ 175hp Merc/Opti
would like to hook up with some guys to learn the delta a lil better expanding my knowlage on both the Delta and fishing in general.
by BASSTUD
Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crappie fishing....
Replies: 0
Views: 487

Crappie fishing....

Been thinking about getting dad out for some crappie fishing, anyone know about what time of year the crappie school up. I remember one year we got on some crappie at Melones if I remember right it was late Augest and it was crazy, fish after fish for as long as we stayed on that spot, any help woul...
by BASSTUD
Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what happend to all the fishin shows??
Replies: 17
Views: 2854

Re: what happend to all the fishin shows??

Kirk...what percentage would you say is bass fishing as opposed to salt water or other species fishing shows on this channel. T he reason i ask is because i dont care much for watching saltwater or walleye shows, thanks
by BASSTUD
Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what happend to all the fishin shows??
Replies: 17
Views: 2854

what happend to all the fishin shows??

I used to turn on the tv and find a fishin show on the weekends, i know bass is on espn but im talking about others. Seems like all i can find these days is hunting shows.
by BASSTUD
Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree
Replies: 50
Views: 7558

Re: BASS AOY Process-Agree or Disagree

I normally just read these posts and never respond. I liked the "oldschool" way but after reading your response I thought....ok that does make sense, but if that is the case that would make Skeet the number one seed so he should get home field advantage....just a thought.
by BASSTUD
Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead one inch bass everywhere....
Replies: 9
Views: 2750

Re: Dead one inch bass everywhere....

Didnt see any other species of fish or any other size fish that was dead, and the grass has grown thicker and looks very healthy so I dont think its due to anyone spraying the grass.
by BASSTUD
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead one inch bass everywhere....
Replies: 9
Views: 2750

Re: Dead one inch bass everywhere....

No...Oakdale
by BASSTUD
Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead one inch bass everywhere....
Replies: 9
Views: 2750

Dead one inch bass everywhere....

Fished a pond yesterday that i fish pretty reagularly. Havent fish it in two weeks, but yesterday when i made back there I noticed dead one inch bass everywhere. The two things that changed while i was gone are the level dropped, and the water used to be pretty clear but a lil brackish but now is pr...
by BASSTUD
Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for pond boat....
Replies: 10
Views: 1440

Re: Looking for pond boat....

Thanks Greg but im looking for something more along the lines of dragging or carrying it from my truck down to the pond, then back up from the pond to my truck, the pond i fish ya cant get close enough with a truck&trailor.
by BASSTUD
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for pond boat....
Replies: 10
Views: 1440

Looking for pond boat....

Iv been on a pond kick latley and am looking for a lil bass hunter or prowler or 10' flat bottom jon boat, something along those lines. Been watching craigslist and the classified, was thinking maybe someone here had something laying around that they just havent got around to advertising it, if so l...
by BASSTUD
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning reels and Flouro.....
Replies: 10
Views: 1986

Spinning reels and Flouro.....

Back in the day when spinning gear was all i used, i never had a problem respooling my reels with mono, but now Im respooling my only spinning reel with 17lbs Berkley Vanish Flouro and i keep getting horable line twist, anyone have an idea why?? P.S. Please dont tell me it matters if the line is com...
by BASSTUD
Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW weigh-in ??
Replies: 11
Views: 1566

FLW weigh-in ??

place & time please ?? thank you.
by BASSTUD
Sun May 23, 2010 4:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best flip/pitch reel for the money??
Replies: 7
Views: 1894

Best flip/pitch reel for the money??

All mine are the Shimono Castaic, what are some other good flip/pitch reels that are reasonably priced?
by BASSTUD
Sun May 16, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Queston for all you Delta Rats
Replies: 16
Views: 3835

Re: Queston for all you Delta Rats

I dunno the name but I broke my lamiglass frog rod rigged with a 9x senco swinging on a toad there saturday.
by BASSTUD
Tue May 11, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Resesed foot control....
Replies: 20
Views: 5963

Resesed foot control....

Thinking of installing a resesed foot control for my trolloing motor on my 04 Ranger 185vs. Can anyone tell me where i can get one? are they easy to install? about how much do they cost? are they worth the trouble and money?? thanks in advance
by BASSTUD
Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Baits for Big Fish
Replies: 11
Views: 2360

Re: Baits for Big Fish

I was tired of catching average size bass, so last year i adapted the theory of" bigger baits bigger fish" and it does work but you gotta be mentaly prepared to throw them all day with the chance of not getting bit all day. I threw the 9x senco, and for my top water choice its was a wake b...