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mrobinett

After ABA stopped doing the Top Six at Havasu for clubs, I started doing our clubs own Top Six with a twist. I planned the whole thing without telling anybody any information. I gave them the weekend we were going and that was it until 1 week prior to the date, in which I told them if we were campin...

mrobinett

Maybe I don't understand some thing. If I'm ever lucky enough to win a tournie again(our club won the Top Six Championship that ABA used to put on a few years ago) and won the boat, I'd be happy as can be. We left the tournie with more than we got there with. In this case, if the boat that was won w...

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I totally agree with Sniper. I wasn't there either, but I do fish other circuits. It would really be irritating if I were in second place and to have this happen. The question is, are the rules rules or just guidelines?

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And I'll bet the knucklehead that was driving is reading this and thinking what a bunch of sissies. Until he kills some innocent person.

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Wow. When our club won the Top 6 tournies that were held at Havasu a few years ago, the 3 of us boaters each had to take the polygraph test. It was really nerve racking but it only lasted about 20 minutes each. The funny thing was, after all those years trying to win that tournie, I panicked because...

mrobinett

Me too.

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It worked for him last time quite well. If it works, don't fix it. Good luck out there.

mrobinett

I totally agree with BIG BAIT. When they needed the votes to get the go ahead, they promised the world. They were going to different club meetings to promote themselves. A couple marinas, camping. A great shangrila for boating and fishing. We were all suckered into their propoganda. Once they got ev...

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Then why bring it up? It could just make it harder for everybody. Just say thank you and launch.

mrobinett

There is nothing better in life than true friendship and support.

mrobinett

Are we going to be able to idle with the big motor or trolling motor only?

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I'll do it. I'll sign up today.

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That would have been fun. Donnie from Anglers just called and I'm pairing up with him.

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My partner just had to cancel for tonites tournie. The boats ready to go with no partner. If interested, my cell is 951-317-0732. Thanks Mike

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I'll be there Friday night for the last FOCL. I'll probably be passing you going to the lake and us going home. If you want that info, let me know.

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Guy Kelley +2

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I agree with Yoz. It's a great group of guys and a lot of fun. And the Tri Tip was just awesome.

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Should'nt this be under the "encroachment" topic?

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Maybe they should drain the lake. That always works in non native species eradication.

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Pushing their brands, which they copied from somebody, then putting their names on it an selling them cheaper.

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+ 1 on what gabuelhaj posted. I also try to stay away from the big box stores. I like the personal service you get at the small local guys. They want and need our business.

mrobinett

Awesome video. The funny thing is, with 55 more years and 200 more pounds, that would be my team partner. The casting ability is exactly the same(he still forgets to push the button sometimes). And the comments being made to your son are the same ones I am constantly making to him. It's great that y...

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Hey Mike, don't let people like this bother you(which I'm sure you don't). You deal with the dregs of society on a daily basis. Durobi, if you don't like a law, get out from behind your keyboard and work to change. Don't blame the enforcers.There isn't a person on this board that wouldn't back you u...

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Hey Rick! Don't forget about us low lifes up here.

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Here's the way I look at it. If I'm pulling my boat at 65 or 70(which I do), and I get ticketed for it, the only one to blame is myself. Not the CHP or the courts. I knowingly was driving over the limit. What happened to personal responsibility here? Now maybe the fines are a little excessive, but I...

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Hi John. At the last Top Stick tournie, you mentioned something about new regs for cull balls. Any word?

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If you're hoteling it, we always stay at the Black Oak Lodge in Paso Robles. It has boat parking and outlets on the light poles. If you're camping, some of the guys stay at Lake San Antonio. It has camping with hook ups.

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Go Joe Jr.

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+1 on Anglers Marine. 91 freeway and Tustin. 15-20 minutes from Disneyland.

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Yeah, I hear you. I've heard that many times through the years myself.

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I think it's 8 or 9 on Friday. I don't think it should be to bad at 3 or 4 in the morning. Just don"t try to be in the money so you can leave right away. See you there. Mike

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Know I don't feel so bad. I was there with my wife a week ago Saturday and caught two decent fish and lost two in the trees. That was it all day, in the heat. But I did have the pleasure of my wife, at the end of the day, commenting "So, it took you nine rods on the deck to catch only two fish?...

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It's nice seeing nothing but respect among us fishermen. (I tried doing a smily face but can't figure it out. And yes, I'm an old fart)

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I use to be a gelcoater. I gelcoated for 10 years. If the rubbing off is nice and smooth, the gelcoater, thinking its just the bottom, didn't put much on the bottom. If it's rough and gouged, there is probably something harsh on your bunks. As far as structurally, it's not a problem. The thickness o...

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Mac, try using the Owner Twistlock in 4/0 or 5/0 for texas rigging your senko. I've been trying it lately and it works well. It cut my senko usage in half at least.

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I learned a long time ago that LEO's can make it harder on me than I can make it on them. If you show them an attitude, your just going make it harder on yourself. If they they want to check things, have at it. I've got nothing to hide.

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Dom, no disrespect was intended. I guess I could have worded it better, but my first thought was some guys just threw guns on their boat and bragged about it. I've never been to the Delta, so maybe there is a different take on things in some of those back sloughs. As for the "joint" commen...

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This thread has taken a turn. I have never once even come close to feel the need to have a gun on my boat for a day of bass fishing. Where are you guys fishing? Columbia? Mexico? Or is it just a macho thing to do to brag about? I own a number of guns and am prepared to use them if needed so I'm not ...

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David Zimmerman and I did that a couple of years ago at a Castaic night tournie which knocked us out of the money. Now I double and triple check. It left an impression on my mind.

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I got reservations this morning at the lake for Vic and I. We got sites numbers 7 and 8. The sites are $24.00/night plus an $8.00 service charge. If you decide not to stay inside the lake, you're still welcome to borrow the tent and chairs. Tom and I are going up early Friday morning. We'll get ther...

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I have an extra 2 man tent you're welcome to use. It would be pretty small for 2 adults. I also have extra folding chairs if needed. Tom and I are staying at the campsites in the lake.

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Good job Vic and Phil. You guys worked really hard and deserve it.

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Any Anaheim dates yet?

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Mike, thats the reason to fish night tournies. Everybody is in the same boat without the prefish. Mid level fisherman like you and me are very competitive during the night tournies. Jim and I do reasonably well in the night time against guys that we wouldn't stand a chance with during the day.

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I'd like to go to a 20 footer from my 18'6 that I have now, but my wife keeps talking something about a new kitchen. My older daughter is due in November and my younger daughter is getting married on Oct. 15. Those things come first. Yes we will be there July 15th. Can't wait.

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Congrats Mike and Lynn. On our way home Saturday morning, a white suv passed us with MIKNLYNN or something like that on the 210. Was that you guys heading to the hospital? My wife and I are expecting our first grandchild in November. I keep trying to tell her now that we will have grandkids that I'm...

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I never take the cull balls out beforehand. I take them out one at a time as needed.

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I agree with Kevin only on Santa Ana River Lakes. After you launch, just try to find the nothing banks and throw frogs all day. If you don't believe us, just check with the guys at Anglers. Trust us!

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If you watch their webcam, the last couple of weeks there was no bank showing across the lake. The last couple of days there is some showing. From the picture, it looks like it did drop a little.

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Great, just in time for Friday night!

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