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Scott, If you go to Bass Pro Shops, and type in retriever as the key word in the search, it will bring up a page of them. I use two, the EZ Lure retriever, $9.99. The spool for the line is hokey, but the retriever works, especially with the chains. I put the loop part in my vise to close it a little...

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Salt water anglers have a drag scale for setting the drag, but I just tighten it until it feels like it will let me set the hook without slipping, and still move when a fish is on, if I need it to. Remember, light wire hooks take less to set, and heavier hooks won't penetrate the fish's mouth if the...

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Marc,
I'll try switching the units this Saturday, and see what that tells me.
Thanks for the idea. I'll let you know what happens.
Mark

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I have an '04 Tracker 175, 50hp Merc 4 stroke. I love my boat. I did upgrade to a Motorguide 82 Pro trolling motor, because the boat is a sail in the wind. It rides higher in the bow, and is light. It trailers easily, great gas mileage from the 4 stroke. And it handles rough water (2'+ rollers) just...

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Marc, I have anX15 on my console, and an X98 on the bow. I have to freeze the chart on my X15 when I'm fishing, or the X98 loses the bottom when I'm in 20+ feet, and then the chart goes goofey. My friend has a 480 on the console, and a 135 on the bow, and doesn't have any interference/cross reading ...

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Home,
What's the show up time for "staff"?

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The automatic bilge pump is great, but could be a two edged sword. If you leave the plug out, and it runs all day, and you don't notice, like in bad weather, couldn't it run down your cranking battery? Is there a warning/indicator light that comes on when the bilge pump comes on? That would seem to ...

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Wasn't that seven fat cows, and seven lean cows? Maybe it was a different Pharoh, or a different dream.

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Terry,
Dont forget the bug spray!

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What time should the "staff" show up?

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Leachman,
That just shows how important knowing where to fish is, not just what to use. You can't catch them if they're not there.
Time on the water, and trying different areas and depths.

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I saw a 7/11 that Ron Cervanka caught dropshotting at Lake Piru.

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Great cover photo.
How did you get the images on the lenses of his glasses?

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My condolences for your loss.

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I'll be they are transported in wet bunk boards. That carpet can stay wet a week.

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Try The Trolling Motor Dr. They're a site sponsor, and are on the banner at the top of the forum page.

mark poulson

What kind of gloves were you wearing in the latest photo? I guess I have glove envy. I just ordered a pair of fleece-lined neoprene gloves from Cabela's, the ones with the flip up thumbs and forefinger. But I'm open for other options. My hands hurt when it's cold, and it's going to be cold for a few...

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Cooch, It's the same pattern down here at Castaic, minus the tules. Even though they brought the lake up 15' in three days, it hasn't turned off the typical winter bite. In fact, it's been a little better than usual, even with the freezing air temps. There's a WON tourney there tomorrow. We'll see i...

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Thanks Ray. I have two daughters, 18 and 11, and I do worry about this stuff, like all parents. I looked up my neighborhood, and found a couple of "perps". It just reinforces what we've been doing and saying. Never go anywhere alone. It's a damn shame that it's come to this. When I was a k...

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It is a great picture. I saw the "reflections" in the glasses, and wondered how she got them there. Great job, no matter how she did it. And a really clever idea.

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Gator's right.
If it's not windy, you can hear the famous Cooch Bass Call in action.

"Coochie, coochie coo"

That's also a great way to make sure he doesn't get crowded off his favorite spots!

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Patty,
The Ranger website says to contact an authorized Ranger dealer for accessories, so I'd still call Anglers Marine. If they don't carry it, they may know who does.

mark poulson

What are the water temps in the two arms?

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I think "Homer", Mike Ilgin, Castaic Bass Club, may have some more detailed info about how fast they're going to raise the water.

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Try Anglers Marine. (714) 666-2628

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Good job Shaft. Remind me never to mess with you!

Isn't there any way the Marin guy can be caught and prosecuted for fraud, or something?

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See if a local rental yard has a tape for rent.

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No CF numbers...good point! No license plate, either.

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You really need to replace that part as soon as possible. If you can straighten it out with a wrench, that's a good temporary fix until you can replace it. If you heat it with a torch hot enough to make it easy to bend, you will severely weaken the steel. Cold rolled or formed steel loses strength w...

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The thing I hate most when I'm trailering is idiot who are in the onramp, merging. Most of the time, they don't even look, or accelerate, and expect me to speed up or slow down to let them in. It's especially gratifying when they're talking on a cellphone while they try to merge. As to tailgaters, I...

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NaCl,
Son, you've got serious skills.
Once again, you've done it. I'm rolling on the floor.
You at the internet keyboard is (drumroll)..... A sault with a deadly weapon.
Sorry, couldn't resist.

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Steve,
That was my hands on Sunday. Shakey! And then numb.

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How do you think Cachuma is going to be this spring? I'm coming up for ten days at the start of April, when the kids have their break.

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I don't know, but the air temps are dropping 5 degrees from Friday to Saturday. I'd think there will still be a deep bite. Maybe sunny walls in the afternoon, if the sun shines.
Bring your fleece gloves, wool socks, and hand warmers.

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Thanks for the sculpin info Mike.
Change of subject. If this puts you on the spot, please feel free not to respond.
But........
What do you think of the stripers now in DVL? Was that part of your original plan, or did they sneak in, like at Castaic?

mark poulson

Ricky's right.
The O ring/circle hook approach give almost 100% hookups. Just wait until you feel the fish, then reel set.

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Maybe everyone went fishing?

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Be religious about doing the therapy. Don't adlib. Think of it like the breakin on a new motor. Don't void the warrantee.
Medicine is so much better nowadays, you'll be fine.
Heck of a way, though, to spend time back home with the folks, but it's great they're there for you.

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Man, it sounds like they kind of jacked you around, but now you've gotten it fixed as well as possible, under the circumstances. No cartlidge is not a good thing. Mine was torn, but they just trimmed it and it's been good since. You picked a good time to recuperate. It's cold!!! Our club tourney yes...

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Ouch! That sounds painful. But I had a knee scoped, and the recovery is pretty quick.
How'd you tear it?

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The 7.1/1 ratio is just fine for almost any bait for me. I just reel slower. For cranks and blades, most of the time, I'm reeling just fast enough to feel the wobble or the blades turning. The high speed is great when I'm winding it in fast for another cast. I'm not a big guy, and I've never had a p...

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How'd you wind up on crutches?

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Rip,
Do you think the paint on the jighead plays a big role? I've been fishing the same football head for three weeks. Most of it's brown paint has been rubbed off. The lead that's exposed is kind of rough. I got bit on it Saturday, bare spots and all.
Just looking for your opinion.

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