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by toddmc
Thu May 30, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Coming to Castaic In July
Replies: 1
Views: 505

Re: Coming to Castaic In July

The wounded warrior event at Vail Lake last weekend was cool. I hadn't been on that lake for close to 30 years. The two warriors that I took out were nice guys and good fisherman that fished hard all day. Don't be afraid to volunteer boat owners!
by toddmc
Tue May 28, 2013 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Micro guides with heavy mono and fluorocarbon
Replies: 3
Views: 1561

Re: Micro guides with heavy mono and fluorocarbon

I had my first micro guide rod made a few months ago. It is a HMX High Mod spinnerbait blank and I throw a lot of 20lb. Sniper with moving baits and it works great. It seems like I am getting a few extra feet on the cast. It is also much smoother. You lose a lot of the advantages of micro guides wit...
by toddmc
Wed May 15, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Daiwa Zillion handle upgrade...??
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: Daiwa Zillion handle upgrade...??

You are on the wrong website. Go to Tackltour.com and check out the Maintenance and Tuning or Enthusiast Tackle Forums. You will find plenty of info there. Also, check out Japantackle.com. Don't drool on your keyboard!
by toddmc
Mon May 06, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL is better with wind and cloud cover!
Replies: 0
Views: 364

DVL is better with wind and cloud cover!

I waited all week in hopes of Sunday 5/5 being ugly. It was and I never picked up a worm rod all day.
by toddmc
Fri May 03, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bed Fish
Replies: 4
Views: 1281

Re: Bed Fish

This may help http://www.bradwiegmann.com/fish-biology/39-fish-biologist/127-todd-driscoll-is-a-district-fisheries-management-biologist-for-texas-parks-and-wildlife-department-where-he-has-worked-for-10-years-he-received-a-bs-in-fisheries-biology-from-kansas-state-university-and-a-ms-in-fisheries-m...
by toddmc
Thu May 02, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bed Fish
Replies: 4
Views: 1281

Re: Bed Fish

It depends on the fish. A male released immediately and carefully will often return within a few minutes. I often look to see if a fish returns when I am working a new bedding fish close to where I just released one. Females are usually just hanging around the area. I don't see them return as often ...
by toddmc
Wed May 01, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Biggin at New Melones
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Biggin at New Melones

Yes. I caught a fish a little over 8 about 25 years ago that looked almost identical. I held it the same way in my picture. Many of my students think it is my biggest fish when compared to the several 10+ pounder's on my picture wall behind my desk in my classroom.
by toddmc
Wed May 01, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Biggin at New Melones
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Biggin at New Melones

Looks like a teener when you hold it out like that. :D
by toddmc
Wed May 01, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Biggin at New Melones
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Biggin at New Melones

Double posted with one click?
by toddmc
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor pull cord replacment
Replies: 7
Views: 4517

Re: Trolling Motor pull cord replacment

You can always go up one size in rope and buy it in bulk. This will last many years. This will give you an extra cord for your boat tool box in case of emergencies. Also, lube the pivots on your mount regularly. It makes me cringe when guys have to stomp on their mount when pulling the cord. Lack of...
by toddmc
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Revenge reintroduces the "Viberator"
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Re: Revenge reintroduces the "Viberator"

Are they paying Chatterbait or did they get around it with the differences? That Revenge bluegill color is a great color in blades too. I caught 23 fish in 26 casts, including 17 in a row, on a single colorado bladed spinnerbait in the same color last fall.
by toddmc
Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS DVL....ROLL CALL!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 5188

Re: WON BASS DVL....ROLL CALL!!!

At least the lake was empty on Sunday. The bite was good! :D
by toddmc
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Doug Hannon “The Bass Professor” dies at 66
Replies: 5
Views: 1748

Re: Doug Hannon “The Bass Professor” dies at 66

Doug Hannon taught me a lot when I was a kid. Reading stories of him stealthily stalking ten pounders in Florida taught how to camoflauge myself and what colors to throw. Many sight fisherman still haven't figured this out. He loved the Rapala Floating minnows and that was one of our "secret&qu...
by toddmc
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Iaconelli's Out of the Water at Sabine
Replies: 10
Views: 2417

Re: Iaconelli's Out of the Water at Sabine

Apparently he didn't have time to put his Talon's down during the massive tidal swing! :shock:
by toddmc
Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help naming a bait
Replies: 42
Views: 6341

Re: Need help naming a bait

Carpolator
Bowl Breaker
Gilded Glider
by toddmc
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best gel coat cleaner/wax ?
Replies: 15
Views: 6603

Re: Best gel coat cleaner/wax ?

It seems like this topic comes up every few months on the forums. Research it. Peregrine 250 is probably the most popular response, but remember anything that has a cleaner with abrasives eventually wears away at the clear coat. You will need a high speed buffer to take out the small scratches that ...
by toddmc
Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Replacement micro rod tips
Replies: 6
Views: 2053

Re: Replacement micro rod tips

Hey, Pappy. Thank you, too. Either way, I'm gonna need a millimeter meter to measure that. No measurements needed. Just buy one each of the popular tip sizes from Mudhole, along with tip glue, a razor blade, and a lighter, and keep them in your boat for emergencies. Every serious angler should have...
by toddmc
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW DVL results...
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Re: NBW DVL results...

I hear ya Tony. I see you on the water many of the days that I am there. DVL is a great place and I still catch plenty of big bags also. It just seems very odd that there are so many skinny 3-5lb. fish.
by toddmc
Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW DVL results...
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Re: NBW DVL results...

there is no shortage of food in DVL. My latest E-fish effort resulted in the most fish I've ever sampled (6 times of the 2008 effort) with 50% being BG and most of those 2-4 inches. There were also inland silverside EVERYWHERE, the water looked like there were sparklers going off. There are also cr...
by toddmc
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW DVL results...
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Re: NBW DVL results...

I wonder if tilapia would be a better food source for the largemouth. DVL doesn't get very cold in the winter and tilapia breed in a hurry.
by toddmc
Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW DVL results...
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Re: NBW DVL results...

Way too many of those 3-5lb fish have been ridiculously skinny over the last two years Pete. They must die and sink to the bottom. They are already skeletons. I think fishing pressure is the smaller of the problems. Lack of shad (bait) is probably the main problem. I don't know if they can fix this ...
by toddmc
Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: NBW DVL results...
Replies: 16
Views: 3914

Re: NBW DVL results...

The three fish limit usually favors swinging for the fences with big reaction baits. The big bait guys will most likely dominate the standings this year, unless the fishing stays brutally tough. I pre-fished enough to know how tough it would be for this first tournament. I had a hunch the small stuf...
by toddmc
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4 bank battery charger question
Replies: 6
Views: 1947

Re: 4 bank battery charger question

Unfortunately, the space I have available in my rear compartment is limited. Stealth 1 takes up less room & as already noted weighs less too...... Sell that Pro Mariner & make the move. It took way too much time to get the old charger out and the new one in. I have zip ties everywhere to ke...
by toddmc
Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4 bank battery charger question
Replies: 6
Views: 1947

Re: 4 bank battery charger question

My 2008 ProMariner 4 bank charger was unfixable. ProMariner gave me a whopping $100 discount on a new $410 dollar charger. I bitched and moaned to them because it was only three years old. ProMariner even admitted their chargers are unreliable. Unfortunately, the space I have available in my rear co...
by toddmc
Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anybody used BIOBOR EB
Replies: 1
Views: 707

Has anybody used BIOBOR EB

I have used the Stabil Ethanol Treatment (purple/blue) for the last few years on my 200hp Optimax. No problems, but do I need more than just a cleaner when I run my gas tank to near empty every month or two? Let's hear it armchair and real mechanics!
by toddmc
Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fluorocarbon coated vs 100% fluorocarbon
Replies: 4
Views: 27108

Re: Fluorocarbon coated vs 100% fluorocarbon

100% fluorocarbon lines should be denser (therefore more sensitive) and sink faster. I believe P-Line Fluoroclear and Lake Fork are two of the coated lines. The Lake Fork line has more stretch than any line I have ever tried and lacks even basic sensitivity. It does handle amazing because it is so s...
by toddmc
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS "DVL Nights" this Saturday 9/1
Replies: 7
Views: 1132

Re: WON BASS "DVL Nights" this Saturday 9/1

Hey Billy,

Thanks for the post. It looks like Harry Jioras and I will be able to make it to the fish-off with 3 tournaments. What are they giving away at the fish-off at Mead?

Thanks,
Todd McIntosh
by toddmc
Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: DVL Night results and year to date standings for NBW
Replies: 1
Views: 1166

Re: DVL Night results and year to date standings for NBW

Thanks for putting on great evernts Mike, Lynne, and Last Chance. You set the bar high. Maybe next year you can out do yourselves by having some 80's rock bands during the BBQ. I would settle for AC/DC if the DVL marina and your generator can handle it. :wink:
by toddmc
Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: American Rodsmiths TS-CRR. 7' MH Carolina Rig Rod.
Replies: 0
Views: 365

American Rodsmiths TS-CRR. 7' MH Carolina Rig Rod.

Like new. Only fished a few hours. $85 shipped.
by toddmc
Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: New Quantum Combo
Replies: 0
Views: 327

New Quantum Combo

QEC705CB 7' Med. Crank Rod. $80 Shipped. Catalyst CT100HPT 7.1 Ratio 7 bearings. $75 shipped. $145 shipped for the combo.
by toddmc
Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: New Loomis CBR 843 7' Med. Crankbait Rod
Replies: 0
Views: 400

New Loomis CBR 843 7' Med. Crankbait Rod

New in the plastic. $160 shipped.
by toddmc
Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Marathon tire delaminating
Replies: 18
Views: 2769

Re: Marathon tire delaminating

Most of the Marathons that we coming apart was about 6-7 years ago from what I remember. I had three of them come apart on my last trailer and stayed away from them until recently. Somebody on one of these threads was saying that Goodyears are not even made in America anymore, but I wanted to at le...
by toddmc
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Marathon tire delaminating
Replies: 18
Views: 2769

Re: Marathon tire delaminating

Most of the Marathons that we coming apart was about 6-7 years ago from what I remember. I had three of them come apart on my last trailer and stayed away from them until recently. Somebody on one of these threads was saying that Goodyears are not even made in America anymore, but I wanted to at lea...
by toddmc
Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any1 try out Seagar Tatsu 20# test for flipping?
Replies: 1
Views: 510

Re: Any1 try out Seagar Tatsu 20# test for flipping?

Denny and Chad Brauer claim to flip the 25lb. most of the time. Tatsu does have good knot strength for a fluoro. It's a solid fluoro, but there are better fluoros for the price in my opinion.
by toddmc
Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?
Replies: 19
Views: 3298

Re: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?

You had to be at DVL on the Wounded Warrior Saturday a few weeks ago to believe it. It was mind blowing. I believe it is a different algae than Clear Lake in the summer though. The algae at DVL is whispy most of the time, but it matted up on that Wounded Warrior day like I have never seen before and...
by toddmc
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?
Replies: 19
Views: 3298

Re: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?

The lake was in good shape yesterday (Saturday 6/2). It is a little stinky in some areas, but the algae is fishable everywhere. The wind blew about 15mph in the afternoon and broke up what little heavy stuff that was left. There are a few floating dark "cow patties" here and there, but my ...
by toddmc
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?
Replies: 19
Views: 3298

Re: Bluestoning Diamond Valley?

Hey Rick. Should I be worried about my motor in that algae?

Hey Pete. Is there really plenty of fishable water? I went out on the Wounded Warrior Saturday and my reel seized up with algae. I would like to get out there.
by toddmc
Wed May 23, 2012 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has the DVL pea soup gotten any better?
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Re: Has the DVL pea soup gotten any better?

That sucks. Let's hope they get it figured out before the night tournaments. I bought an annual pass on Saturday before I realized the lake was in the condition it is in. :x I'm a teacher and I like to spend a couple days a week on DVL in the summer. Time to beg for an improbable refund.
by toddmc
Tue May 22, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has the DVL pea soup gotten any better?
Replies: 10
Views: 1817

Has the DVL pea soup gotten any better?

I was out last Saturday only to find the worst algae bloom I have ever seen. It was everywhere. Unfishable in a lot of places. Has anybody been out in the last few days and have a report? I'm supposed to fish a derby on Saturday.
by toddmc
Wed May 02, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What DON"T you like about the Loc R Bar ?
Replies: 9
Views: 11048

Re: What DON"T you like about the Loc R Bar ?

Those of us that have the Phillips bar know how much more solid it is. You basically have to cut the boat to get it out. I would have a Loc R Bar if they didn't exist. Any protection is good, but the Loc R Bar is fairly easy to bend with the right tool. An alarm system with a remote that tells you i...
by toddmc
Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SEAT POST
Replies: 15
Views: 1943

Re: SEAT POST

There was a big thread on this problem quite a while ago. Looks like a lot of us have had the same experiences. The fit on the rear of my old Champion got tighter and tighter as the years passed. I ended up having to cut and dig my pedestal out. Once it was out, I did quite a bit of sanding in the h...
by toddmc
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flw Havasu
Replies: 1
Views: 833

Re: Flw Havasu

Good luck at Havasu Mike! I wish I could go.
by toddmc
Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many guys are ...
Replies: 9
Views: 1808

Re: How many guys are ...

This could keep me from having to buy a new unit with down scan imaging. :) Sorry Rick. Now, if I take out 80 pounds of plastics out of my boat I will have room for it. Or maybe I can make a trolling motor mount for it that will allow it to fit next to the new trolling motor power pole. It will have...
by toddmc
Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: daiwa foego f/s
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: daiwa foego f/s

I'm interested in the Fuego. I will be at DVL tomorrow. Where are you located?
by toddmc
Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lopez
Replies: 10
Views: 1733

Re: Lopez

Apparently, Dakine, your area uses this site like I think it was intended when I first started visiting it many years ago. That's cool, but I think you get really lucky when someone throws you a bone on DVL.
by toddmc
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lopez
Replies: 10
Views: 1733

Re: Lopez

Pre-fishing on the net will get you lots of insults flying your way Scott. I asked how the bite was at DVL a few years ago because I hadn't been out in a month. All I was looking for was a top middle or bottom type of answer to help me for my half-day fishing trip and I got chastised. The "don'...
by toddmc
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DVL NEWS!
Replies: 40
Views: 7483

Re: DVL NEWS!

I talked to Tom about this yesterday at the DVL Inspection Kiosk and he did confirm that even annual pass holders will have to pay the $3. The extra fee starts on October 1st. My annual pass is up for renewal this month. I think I will spend the money I save by not buying the annual pass on gas for ...
by toddmc
Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats to Brent and Kelly Ehrler
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Re: Congrats to Brent and Kelly Ehrler

Now Brent has got a team partner! Rick and Kyle better look out on DVL :D . I took my 2 year old son out on DVL for a few hours today and he matched me cast for cast with his Spiderman Combo. He flipped out when he woke up from his nap on the way home in the truck because he wanted to go back to the...
by toddmc
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish's Phat Frog
Replies: 18
Views: 3526

Re: Ish's Phat Frog

Cool! Thanks ash.
by toddmc
Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish's Phat Frog
Replies: 18
Views: 3526

Re: Ish's Phat Frog

I haven't had a lot of opportunity to throw Ish's new frog this summer, but I like a lot of things about it. The sealed air bladded means I don't have to spend as much time mending them. It also walks well out of the package and it casts as well as any frog I have thrown. I caught about half a dozen...