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by monte300
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Motors
Replies: 10
Views: 1231

Re: Evinrude Motors

Evinrude’s first direct injected two stroke Ficht models in the late nineties had problems with power heads blowing up. Especially the 200 and 225hp models. I have a 2000 175hp Ficht with 450 hours and it’s been a great engine for me, knock on wood. They seemed to correct that problem and the next m...
by monte300
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fished the Delta and here's what happened ???
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

Re: Fished the Delta and here's what happened ???

TopH20 wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:22 pm Fished the East Delta around Paradise. Stripers in the 12-14” range on Ratt-L-Traps and jerk baits around rip rap.

Not much else going on for us beyond that. Back out tomorrow…
How did Monday go?
by monte300
Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Proposed Delta Conveyance Project
Replies: 2
Views: 368

Re: Proposed Delta Conveyance Project

It should say water supply for Southern California. The name alone is deodorant for tunnel project
by monte300
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's time for insurance.
Replies: 8
Views: 983

Re: It's time for insurance.

I’ve had Skisafe which I got through Geico years ago and have had two 2 claims. No issues with either one.
by monte300
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass repair recomendations
Replies: 11
Views: 1293

Re: Fiberglass repair recomendations

I had the bottom of my boat repaired well years ago by some place a couple blocks past Livermore Lab off Vasco but I can’t remember the name of it? I’m sure Boatmasters has a good recommendation.
by monte300
Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea lions feast on fish on the American River VIDEO
Replies: 11
Views: 1566

Re: Sea lions feast on fish on the American River VIDEO

I’ve been fishing the Delta for at least 35 years. I’ve noticed I rarely see a beaver anymore. Anyone else notice this?
by monte300
Thu Dec 01, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea lions feast on fish on the American River VIDEO
Replies: 11
Views: 1566

Re: Sea lions feast on fish on the American River VIDEO

They are just doing what comes natural, it’s an easy meal
by monte300
Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
Replies: 71
Views: 7260

Re: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels

Thanks for your input Rick G
by monte300
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
Replies: 71
Views: 7260

Re: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels

They will only lower new boat prices if we stop buying them supply and demand
by monte300
Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries-
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Deep cycle batteries-

Two group 27’s sounds perfect for a 24v system. I used to run two group 31’s and they are extremely big and heavy. Turns out that didn’t make sense for me since I never fish longer than a half day.
by monte300
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels
Replies: 71
Views: 7260

Re: Overall Boat Sales Dip Below Pre-Covid Levels

If we band together and keep our old boats on the water it may keep those overpriced new boats on the showroom floor and then maybe the prices will adjust to more reasonable sticker prices.
by monte300
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries-
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Deep cycle batteries-

Personally I’ve had nothing but problems with Interstate deep cycles
by monte300
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries-
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Deep cycle batteries-

I like American brand batteries. They are made in Hayward and sold at Boatmasters in Livermore.
by monte300
Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 5
Views: 867

Re: Battery question

My experience has been that if one of your deep cycle batteries fails you’re screwed. If one battery out of three is bad being hooked in series they will all perform at the level of the worst battery.
by monte300
Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tournament bass fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 2272

Re: Tournament bass fishing

Santa Clara Bass Classics
by monte300
Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Leaf springs
Replies: 7
Views: 912

Re: Leaf springs

I had to have my axle replaced by a place in Stockton they didn’t do a good job and I had to pay Boatmasters to get it right.
by monte300
Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vessel property tax ?
Replies: 40
Views: 4317

Re: Vessel property tax ?

In years to follow when boat values drop back down to where they should be, you think county assessors will do the right thing and lower our taxes?
by monte300
Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vessel property tax ?
Replies: 40
Views: 4317

Re: Vessel property tax ?

LookoutRanch wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:11 pm I got mine and it’s well over $800. Next year it just might be a Wyoming resident that visits often. Complete joke considering they appraised at $38k over what I paid.
Not a funny joke
by monte300
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where To Stay On the Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 1425

Re: Where To Stay On the Delta

Whiskey Slough is RV and camping also. Does Tiki Lagun have rentable units?
by monte300
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why I love the Delta so much
Replies: 7
Views: 1405

Re: Why I love the Delta so much

That’s why I now wear an inflatable vest all the time. A shoutout to my big brother for hooking me up!
by monte300
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why I love the Delta so much
Replies: 7
Views: 1405

Re: Why I love the Delta so much

Boy, I am with you on that! I belonged to a club back in the late 70's/early 80's. It was fun and I learned a lot but it just was not my thing. Since then, I was just a weekender, until I retired, when I fished nothing but weekdays. The only pressure I felt was from trying to put my partner onto so...
by monte300
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why I love the Delta so much
Replies: 7
Views: 1405

Why I love the Delta so much

I’m not a tournament angler and I have no business being one. I simply love to fish the techniques I like best and the Delta is one of the few places a guy can force his will on the fish. I’m a reaction guy, mostly a red squarebill. Where else can a guy catch fish in two feet of water in the middle ...
by monte300
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I have roped Bobby Barrack
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Re: I have roped Bobby Barrack

:mrgreen:
by monte300
Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Overwhelmed
Replies: 8
Views: 1887

Re: Overwhelmed

The main thing is keep fishing and don’t give up. Very few people show up at the Delta and whack them from day one. Everywhere looks good, which makes things more difficult. Think about which direction the tide is going and adjust your approach. For instance if you like to crank target the higher ti...
by monte300
Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey, Bearded Bassin !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

Re: Hey, Bearded Bassin !!!

We all miss his videos, he seems like a great guy!
by monte300
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Braggs Marine
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Braggs Marine

It’s great to have a reliable and reputable place to take care of our toys
by monte300
Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bad Luck Streak Continues
Replies: 8
Views: 1634

Re: Bad Luck Streak Continues

You were definitely the “bug” last night
by monte300
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Jeremy and Cc marine.
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: Thanks Jeremy and Cc marine.

Wow! Quick turnaround this time of year!
by monte300
Wed Jun 22, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: For everybody who has pets
Replies: 21
Views: 2883

Re: For everybody who has pets

Years ago I got my *** kicked by my next door neighbor's cat and I'm here to tell you their bite and claw scratches are no joke!
by monte300
Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Motors
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Evinrude Motors

As much as I love my old Evinrude you may want to migrate to a four stroke everything is going that direction
by monte300
Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here a color
Replies: 10
Views: 1519

Re: Here a color

Man that's some purdy stuff. I'm so hung up throwing red and black on the Delta, I rarely think to throw bluegill patterns
by monte300
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Windy Wednesday Nighters Week 6
Replies: 6
Views: 1166

Re: Windy Wednesday Nighters Week 6

Some days we’re the windshield some days the bug
by monte300
Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Motors
Replies: 16
Views: 3534

Re: Evinrude Motors

I’ve had really good luck with my 2000 175 Ficht. The Ficht’s you want to avoid are the late nineties 200 and 225. The E-Tech is a much better engine and I’ve never had a problem getting Boatmasters to work on my engine, the few times it’s been worked on. I suggest checking in your area to see if yo...
by monte300
Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: MLF BPT Watts | Day 2 Group B Results
Replies: 2
Views: 616

Re: MLF BPT Watts | Day 2 Group B Results

This is Group A right?
by monte300
Sun May 29, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Launch Ramp for Memorial Day Weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Re: Delta Launch Ramp for Memorial Day Weekend

Me thinks gas prices cause holiday weekends are normally a zoo
by monte300
Fri May 27, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Launch Ramp for Memorial Day Weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Re: Delta Launch Ramp for Memorial Day Weekend

Hi...Check out holland tract marina. Plenty of parking. Prior to storing my boat at Whiskey Slough I split time launching between Holland Riverside and Lazy M. Launching at low tide on Lazy M can be a little tricky, but not too bad. At all cost I would avoid Orwood on a holiday weekend unless bikin...
by monte300
Fri May 27, 2022 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

I agree Jeff, it seems like every posting turns political at some point. How bout we just shut up and fish!
by monte300
Tue May 24, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop Recommendation
Replies: 7
Views: 1011

Re: Prop Recommendation

$150-$300 repair is cheaper than a $600+ new prop
by monte300
Mon May 23, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California delta
Replies: 8
Views: 2090

Re: California delta

Because of random underwater snags I don't recommend running around Franks Tract willy nilly. When you want to cross it simply pick a straight line and get across to other side. The worst day is when the wind is blowing directly from the north. I once busted a windshield on my boat on a north wind d...
by monte300
Fri May 20, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

Supply and demand has new and used cars selling at an all time high price, boats are somehow different? I’m hoping sometime in the next year used truck prices will drop. Glad I’m not looking for a boat nonetheless
by monte300
Wed May 18, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

cww300 wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 8:27 am
mike at robo wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 8:03 am Basscat has no idea ??? Calling BS on that one….
Far from BS! I ordered my boat going on 9 months ago and they still cant give me a definitive date on when it will be done.
At least you guys ordered nice boats
by monte300
Tue May 17, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Central Valley Evinrude Mechanics ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1099

Re: Central Valley Evinrude Mechanics ?

Not exactly in the Central Valley but if you’re willing to drive to Boatmasters in Livermore I highly recommend them. They have worked on my Evinrude the past 22 years. They rebuilt my lower end a couple years ago and have always been competent with Evinrudes.
by monte300
Mon May 16, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When Florida strains are stocked
Replies: 3
Views: 909

Re: When Florida strains are stocked

I don’t believe pure FLMB can survive in Grand Lake OK. Texas raised FLMB F1’s that are acclaimed to colder water would be a better choice imo. Reason is core body temperatures less then 45 degrees results in poor survival rates. Tom Are most Delta bass F1’s? I caught a 7-7 on the Delta about 25 ye...
by monte300
Sun May 15, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

How can one even order a new boat when the brand hasn’t been built for the past 13 years? Looks like Champion still makes boats but no bass models.
by monte300
Thu May 12, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Boat Financing
Replies: 17
Views: 12223

Re: New Boat Financing

Very interesting, I just closed on a 2019 Nitro Z20 Pro loaded with the 250. We went through white river finance which is the Bass Pro broker.... we did a 20 yr with 10% down @ 6.99%. A 30 yr loan sounds like way too long of a commitment for me. Good luck to him, we take delivery next Wednesday IMG...
by monte300
Wed May 11, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

jiggin4bass wrote: Wed May 11, 2022 10:58 am My 76 monark still looks and runs great and my wife and I fish 2 or 3 times a week
And yes bowling in league and in tournaments is another great hobby you should pick up.
Why buy a new boat if the one you have work fine.
McFast baby!
by monte300
Wed May 11, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

If you’re buying a new boat, you might think about buying one that is on the dealer’s lot. A friend chose his colors, etc for a new Champion. He ordered it an put down his deposit the first week of October, 2021. As of last weekend, they still haven’t started building it. He has way more patience t...
by monte300
Wed May 11, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California delta
Replies: 8
Views: 2090

Re: California delta

Back in the day when I fished Frank's I had some decent success in Piper Slough and Little Franks. Also in those days one could get the Porthole Special for $5, a full plate of biscuits and white gravy with chunks of sausage at the Rusty Porthole :mrgreen:
by monte300
Wed May 11, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New boat
Replies: 76
Views: 6548

Re: New boat

I agree that now is a great time to sell a boat. However, unless you're getting completely out of fishing buying a new boat to replace it is super expensive. The whole scene makes me want to keep and continue to maintain my 22 year old boat.
by monte300
Mon May 09, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ray Scott Died
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

Re: Ray Scott Died

Quite a legacy