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by Jim V.
Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We boated countless smallies
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

Re: We boated countless smallies

It said "fishing the PNW". I'm guessing that means Pacific North West. Maybe the Columbia River in Wa.
by Jim V.
Sat Aug 16, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2005 Champion - Need Aluminum Wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 882

Re: 2005 Champion - Need Aluminum Wheel

Can't use your spare & get another one to use as a spare?
by Jim V.
Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: american bass 7 15 14 tournament
Replies: 1
Views: 805

Re: american bass 7 15 14 tournament

There's nothing there. The video lasted about 15 seconds. Are you just posting results from the middle of June?
by Jim V.
Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros
Replies: 4
Views: 2277

Re: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros

WOW - 900+ views and no answer. :?:
by Jim V.
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros
Replies: 4
Views: 2277

Re: California Open Clear Lake Final Pros

Why don't you show the payouts?
by Jim V.
Fri May 16, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sonar Logging Event During NBW Wounded Warrer Event
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: Sonar Logging Event During NBW Wounded Warrer Event

Hope I win one of those chips - see you tomorrow.
by Jim V.
Thu May 01, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fred Vecht Memorial Service
Replies: 1
Views: 554

Fred Vecht Memorial Service

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Memorial Service for Fred Vecht. Friday, May 16 @ 11am, staging area 1, Riverside National Cemetery.
by Jim V.
Tue Apr 15, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP Fred Vecht
Replies: 1
Views: 765

RIP Fred Vecht

A dear fishing friend, Fred Vecht, passed away yesterday after a long battle with stage 4 lung cancer. His daughter told me he was comfortable and peaceful at home surrounded by most of his family and, of course, his dogs. I've enjoyed many days on the water with Fred and will miss him dearly. He wa...
by Jim V.
Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Staying at the delta
Replies: 3
Views: 1140

Re: Staying at the delta

B & W Resort & Marina is pretty good. We've stayed there

http://www.bandwresort.net/
by Jim V.
Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CDFW Seeks Applicants
Replies: 4
Views: 1309

Re: CDFW Seeks Applicants

Jon - You apparently have no understanding of what might be involved in volunteering. Seems like you are hung up on the requirement of having a background check (similar to the back round check you mentioned). Many organizations that seek volunteers require that their applicants complete a "Liv...
by Jim V.
Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: snag proof open
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

Re: snag proof open

results?
by Jim V.
Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rod Warranty
Replies: 10
Views: 2783

Re: Dobyns Rod Warranty

Took one of mine to a tackle store that sold Dobyns - gave them $60 - they gave me a new rod - no fuss, no muss. Easier than trying to mail it in.
by Jim V.
Thu May 02, 2013 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluro to braid Question
Replies: 20
Views: 4491

Re: Fluro to braid Question

Sent you a PM
by Jim V.
Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Delta Pro-Am Canceled!
Replies: 29
Views: 6030

Re: AC Delta Pro-Am Canceled!

And you guys are trying to understand why those of us that once fished tournaments, no longer do so? As far as I'm concerned, there is way too much drama but I don't have any idea how to make that better. I fish to enjoy myself, relax & maybe learn something from the person with me. After retire...
by Jim V.
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Life Has Changed
Replies: 28
Views: 5118

Re: My Life Has Changed

God bless you. So very sorry for your loss.
by Jim V.
Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for upholstery recommendations
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Re: Looking for upholstery recommendations

I used BassBoatSeats.com also for my Champion. 2 buckets & a center seat $399.99 - no tax & free shipping. They were at my front door in 2 days. A little bit higher when you sit down than the originals, but worth the price.

If you want to see the photos, send me a PM & I'll e-mail to you.
by Jim V.
Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON Bass
Replies: 0
Views: 544

WON Bass

Nothing posted for the last 2 Inland Empire tournaments?
by Jim V.
Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Records Fall at Havasu WON BASS
Replies: 14
Views: 2633

Re: Records Fall at Havasu WON BASS

I had no problem with the website loading. Copy & pasted results from it. I also asked last year & the year before why payouts were never posted and was told, among other reasons, that it was a software problem they were working on. When it was resolved, there would be 100% disclosure (trans...
by Jim V.
Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Records Fall at Havasu WON BASS
Replies: 14
Views: 2633

Re: Records Fall at Havasu WON BASS

Place Name Hometown Fish Weight Penalty Big Fish Total Points 1 Justin Hanold Poway CA 10/10 46.97 7.06 46.97 125 2 Clay Lippincott Goodyear AZ 10/10 44.36 9.01 44.36 124 3 Billy Skinner Lake Havasu City AZ 10/10 43.87 6.60 43.87 123 4 Shane Moline Kingman AZ 10/10 42.63 4.70 42.63 122 5 Roy Hawk Sa...
by Jim V.
Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Troll Perfect"
Replies: 3
Views: 835

Re: "Troll Perfect"

Works well. One of those - "Why didn't I think of that?"
by Jim V.
Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing Buddy Wanted!
Replies: 9
Views: 1748

Re: Fishing Buddy Wanted!

Where are you located?
by Jim V.
Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alabama tangles
Replies: 12
Views: 3424

Re: Alabama tangles

You can try tying on a steel leader to your braid & attach the that to the A-rig. That seems to work fairly well. I think they even sell them in packs at Walmart.
by Jim V.
Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: seat upholstery
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Re: seat upholstery

I got them for my Champ, $399, free shipping, no sales tax.
http://www.bassboatseats.com/61-Bass-Bo ... 28C17.aspx
Installed myself - they were not that difficult. Would me easier is you had someone helping you.
by Jim V.
Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot line twist
Replies: 18
Views: 8876

Re: Drop shot line twist

Wacky rigging the worm will eliminate a lot of the twist. Cutting off the hook & sinker then letting out line & dragging behind the boat gets your line straight again, then you have to re-tie. There are hooks now made with a swivel built in, but I haven't tried them. I've been using 10-15# b...
by Jim V.
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anglers Marine Owners Tournament #1 Fast Approaching!
Replies: 12
Views: 2442

Re: Anglers Marine Owners Tournament #1 Fast Approaching!

Do you have to fish all 3 to qualify for the last (4th) event?
by Jim V.
Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Incredible Western Classic Performance
Replies: 3
Views: 1332

Re: Incredible Western Classic Performance

Didn't see any results on your link - only a blog for day 1. ?
by Jim V.
Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL trout plant?
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: DVL trout plant?

It's on their website. http://www.dvmarina.com/fishing/index.php

Was there Wed. 10/17. Lots of dead trout on the bottom in the marina.
by Jim V.
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 99 225 opti trim sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 1021

Re: 99 225 opti trim sensor

Mine did that & it was not the sending unit. Look where the power trim ram connects to the motor. There should be a stainless steel pin. I think it's called the upper trim tilt shaft. http://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/8346.cfm Copy & paste this link to see a photo of the shaft. You can see ...
by Jim V.
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to 2012 US OPEN Winner Sean Stafford
Replies: 14
Views: 3520

Re: Congrats to 2012 US OPEN Winner Sean Stafford

Congrats!

Are the results posted anywhere? Not on WON's site (9:30pm)
by Jim V.
Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2012 Anglers Marine Bass-a-thon
Replies: 7
Views: 2360

Re: 2012 Anglers Marine Bass-a-thon

I would rather he pay my way out :P
by Jim V.
Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS "Casitas Nights" Results 8/25
Replies: 2
Views: 723

Re: WON BASS "Casitas Nights" Results 8/25

1st $1,550 - 2nd $300? Is that a misprint?
by Jim V.
Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Was anything ever resolved re Linda C. ?*NM*
Replies: 4
Views: 1303

Re: Was anything ever resolved re Linda C. ?*NM*

I asked that in 2010 & didn't get any responses - maybe someone knows now.
by Jim V.
Sat Aug 11, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta "Punching" show with Alan Fong Zack Thompson
Replies: 6
Views: 2347

Re: Delta "Punching" show with Alan Fong Zack Thompson

Direct tv says available by subscription only
by Jim V.
Sun May 27, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Bass Clear Lake--Guess the Weight Contest
Replies: 52
Views: 6218

Re: WON Bass Clear Lake--Guess the Weight Contest

54.45 BF 11.10
by Jim V.
Tue May 22, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.
Replies: 63
Views: 10711

Re: Looks like Kramer was right!? Co-Angler botch.

WOW! Andy - on another note--- We had 87 boats at DVL for the Wounded Warrior Tournament. Terrific day and I think the service men and women there had a great time. That's what fishing is about - giving something back. And guess what - everybody got along :D No problem fishing near anyone else; ever...
by Jim V.
Sun May 20, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Results for the Lake Elsinore/NBW event at Diamond Valley
Replies: 3
Views: 2576

Re: Results for the Lake Elsinore/NBW event at Diamond Valle

Great job by all those involved in putting this on. I think our service people had a great time and catching fish was a bonus. Put me down for next year - that'll make 6 in a row. God bless those young men and women, they're pretty terrific. :D :D
by Jim V.
Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Loc-R-Bar, Anyone have one, like it?
Replies: 5
Views: 1216

Re: Loc-R-Bar, Anyone have one, like it?

Tom Phillips' bar is a quality product & he's a good guy. It's not a guarantee but it is a deterrent.
by Jim V.
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Commissioner Richards
Replies: 6
Views: 1133

Re: Commissioner Richards

I, or rather we, were at that meeting yesterday as representatives of the Natural Resources Volunteer Program (NRVP). A volunteer program that supports the activities of F&G. We were there to be recognized for the countless hours donated to support F&G's mission since NRVP's inception 10 yea...
by Jim V.
Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Elshere's Top Field at WON BASS Casitas Region 2/25
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

Re: Elshere's Top Field at WON BASS Casitas Region 2/25

The results posted on the WON Bass site look the same as they always have. What does "Full Disclosure" tour mean? :?:
by Jim V.
Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Found Rod
Replies: 23
Views: 4728

Re: Found Rod

Lost a Loomis (can't remember the #) but it collapsed into the handle with a Shimano Curado (if I recall correctly). Was throwing spinnerbaits from the back at an FLW a few years ago. Tried to snag it, but never did. Couldn't possibly be it - could it? :lol:
by Jim V.
Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congratulations George Kramer!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1376

Re: Congratulations George Kramer!!!

Well deserved
by Jim V.
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: feb 14th Its a great day
Replies: 1
Views: 373

Re: feb 14th Its a great day

Oh happy day :D
by Jim V.
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass Castaic?
Replies: 19
Views: 3224

Re: Won Bass Castaic?

Call Tauber - I'm sure he will give you all the particulars :roll:
by Jim V.
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Had a visit with the Cardiologist today
Replies: 8
Views: 1471

Re: Had a visit with the Cardiologist today

Part time work - part time fishing (sitting down). As my wife would say, "You are truly blessed" :wink:
by Jim V.
Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: INFO! WON BASS DVL....January 28, 2012!
Replies: 13
Views: 1934

Re: INFO! WON BASS DVL....January 28, 2012!

Like Rick said, there is no quarantine period at DVL, UNLESS your boat has been in a Quagga/Zebra infested body of water (Perris is not one of them). You can check their website (http://www.dvmarina.com). My experience there is the inspectors are friendly, and don't go out of their way to "fail...
by Jim V.
Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prayers needed for John Barron please....Update
Replies: 20
Views: 3162

Re: Prayers needed for John Barron please....Update

God bless John, keep positive.
by Jim V.
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 9lbs 6oz Early this morning........it's a BOY!!
Replies: 30
Views: 4382

Re: 9lbs 6oz Early this morning........it's a BOY!!

Grand kids are the best :D
by Jim V.
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alabama Rig
Replies: 110
Views: 20851

Re: Alabama Rig

I have no idea guys I posted the regulation exactly the way it reads from the Fish and Game Fishing Regulations and bolded the area that would effect the Alabama Rig. If you guys think you have a way around it have at it!!!! The reg says no more than three hooks or three artificial lures. If you th...
by Jim V.
Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FINAL WONBASS! DIAMOND VALLEY OCT 1st....
Replies: 7
Views: 1622

Re: FINAL WONBASS! DIAMOND VALLEY OCT 1st....

There were 4 boats. I think it was 12 something to win. Fishing was tough Sat & WFO Sun, from what I've heard.