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by Lugnut
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Motherlode Kayakers
Replies: 0
Views: 1966

Motherlode Kayakers

Just wondering if there is anybody that frequents the Motherlode lakes in there yak? I am thinking with the low water levels (I know it's been raining and snowing) it's time to take a kayak out. Curious to see if anybody has been up to McClure? Looking to get as close to Bagby as possible to launch ...
by Lugnut
Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tulloch
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Re: Tulloch

Anybody?
by Lugnut
Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tulloch
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Tulloch

Anybody been on the lake in the last month? if so how was the water level? How was the bite? Thanks in advance for any info......
by Lugnut
Sun Dec 20, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: help with prop for my bass boat
Replies: 14
Views: 2837

Re: help with prop for my bass boat

www.bassboatcentral.com

Check out the forums there, they have a ton of information on prop / boat setup that may help.
by Lugnut
Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:50 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 7 Gen1 - Elite 7 Gen1 (non-chirp)
Replies: 2
Views: 804

HDS 7 Gen1 - Elite 7 Gen1 (non-chirp)

Can these two units (HDS 7 Gen1 - Elite 7 Gen1 (non-chirp)) be linked together with a NMEA cable to share way points? Thank You for the information
by Lugnut
Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bow mount fish finder suggestions??
Replies: 5
Views: 16357

Re: Bow mount fish finder suggestions??

I mounted a Lowrance Elite 7 (without X Chirp) on my console about a year and a half ago when they first came out. I used it several times prior to my time away from fishing, and was very impressed. It was a HUGE upgrade to my X15mt / portable H2O gps. I was running. I also installed an HDS 5 on the...
by Lugnut
Thu Jan 15, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where's everybody at?
Replies: 3
Views: 1484

Where's everybody at?

I have been dry docked, basically out of the loop for the last 18 months but I am mounting my come back.....Where's everybody at? The forum doesn't seem as busy as before.
by Lugnut
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you really know about the jig?
Replies: 10
Views: 2787

Re: What do you really know about the jig?

I am not sure of the exacts (as it was before my time), but Wayne Brawley was one of the first to make them, fish them, etc. He was a great guy, fun to hang out with....especially at our Clear Lake outings. I heard it many times....he forgot more about jigs and jig fishing then most of us will ever ...
by Lugnut
Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake McClure Launch
Replies: 8
Views: 2210

Re: Lake McClure Launch

Thanks folks, I've been out of the loop for the last year, year and a half and that was my go to lake.
by Lugnut
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake McClure Launch
Replies: 8
Views: 2210

Lake McClure Launch

Anybody know if Lake McClure has any concrete ramps in the water?
by Lugnut
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ambassadors classic ???????
Replies: 10
Views: 2421

Re: Ambassadors classic ???????

As a member of the AmBassAdors for the last 10 years, I will tell you this. A great deal of planning goes into to this event every year. Yes, the number of boats has seemed to decrease over the last several years, the numbers speak for themselves. If your an outsider looking in it might be easier to...
by Lugnut
Mon May 20, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Jim Moulten!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 492

Congrats Jim Moulten!!!

Great Job by a fellow Modesto AmBassAdor and board sponsor. K. Smith
by Lugnut
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Konocti ramp
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Re: Clearlake Konocti ramp

I know the Modesto AmBassAdors will be there Saturday, and Sunday but we only have 8-9 boats.
by Lugnut
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: buying a gun on the internet
Replies: 20
Views: 3217

Re: buying a gun on the internet

Not sure where your located, but give this guy a call / email.

Jons Guns, Ceres CA
(209) 556-9313
jonsguns@charter.net

He is a cool guy, does cummunications or tech for Ceres PD
by Lugnut
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Elite 7 transducer mounting question
Replies: 1
Views: 1311

Elite 7 transducer mounting question

I have a Elite 7 Chartplotter / Fishfinder with a skimmer transducer. I was hoping to mount the transducer inside the hull like previous transducers. Do I need a different transducer?
by Lugnut
Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Bass Lake in Northern CA
Replies: 12
Views: 3760

Re: Best Bass Lake in Northern CA

Clearlake, Berryessa, Delta, Oroville, and a whole bunch more check out the lake info page under resources over to the right of the page and it list most major lakes in Cali. If your coming to Nor Cal these are some of the best bodies of water though. I agree with all of these, but don't forget the...
by Lugnut
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hydrowave...Who's running one?
Replies: 11
Views: 2593

Re: Hydrowave...Who's running one?

Thanks....I am on BBC as well (kelster1574)....only posted the question on Western Bass and Calbassin.....over 150 views between the two and no replies...lol I have decided it's a no go, thanks for the insight
by Lugnut
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hydrowave...Who's running one?
Replies: 11
Views: 2593

Hydrowave...Who's running one?

I have the opportunity to pick one up and install it on my boat. I am just wondering who is using them and if they had it to do over again, would you do it again? Thanks for your .02
by Lugnut
Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Can I run both units at once?
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: Can I run both units at once?

Lowrance responded.....apparently you just have to switch the frequency if you get interference.....
by Lugnut
Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Can I run both units at once?
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Can I run both units at once?

I am replacing both my X15mt units and installing an Elite 7 HDI on the console and an HDS 5X on the bow. They will be installed independently, not connected. My question is can I run both units at once without interference? If not, is there anything I can do so that Ican run them both at the same t...
by Lugnut
Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot line twist
Replies: 18
Views: 8784

Re: Drop shot line twist

I switched over to braid to a floro leader and it's money. Is there another knot involved sure, but if you know how to tie properly and test it before using it you will be fine. I have yet to lose a fish due to the connector knot breaking. X2 I would have to agree with these folks......I still use ...
by Lugnut
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buckley Cove Marina vs Ladd's Marina
Replies: 9
Views: 5455

Re: Buckley Cove Marina vs Ladd's Marina

I remember when I use to have to set the .45 on the front deck to keep the tweakers at bay. Then you would pray that your truck was still in one piece when you came back in the afternoon. I am happy to pay the launch fee.......
by Lugnut
Thu May 03, 2012 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boaters Needed!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1094

Re: Boaters Needed!!

BUMP
by Lugnut
Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4H Fishing Group looking for Guest Speakers (Modesto)
Replies: 0
Views: 298

4H Fishing Group looking for Guest Speakers (Modesto)

I have set up some Guest Speakers the last 4-5 years for my bass club, but now I am looking for a couple speakers for our 4H Fishing Project. I am looking for local Guides, and/or Professionals for any fish species . We are based in Modesto and have about 10-12 kids that range in age from 8-15 years...
by Lugnut
Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Boat Giveaway
Replies: 6
Views: 1560

Dobyns Boat Giveaway

Any idea who won the boat? Was it a west coast guy?
by Lugnut
Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Darter Head Baits ??
Replies: 32
Views: 7147

Re: Darter Head Baits ??

The keeper doesn't need to be very big. Make sure your using a Darterhead with a light wire hook and trim the hook keeper if you have too (you shouldn't). I use a ton on 4 1/2" Robos and they work Great. Good Luck
by Lugnut
Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultimate Bass Round Table Question Contest ....Win Tix
Replies: 15
Views: 2686

Re: Ultimate Bass Round Table Question Contest ....Win Tix

Why is it that older style baits that used to be the "Hot Ticket" fade off the charts and really don't seem to work as well as they did years ago? Some say the bass get used to seeing those baits zooming by all the time and therefore are "conditioned"...but hey, there are severa...
by Lugnut
Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultimate Bass Round Table Question Contest ....Win Tix
Replies: 15
Views: 2686

Re: Ultimate Bass Round Table Question Contest ....Win Tix

It's been getting alot of media these days, What do you think of the Alabama Rig?

Lugnut - Kelly Smith
by Lugnut
Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear For Your Feet
Replies: 23
Views: 4899

Re: Rain Gear For Your Feet

+1 Seal Skinz I have been using them for a good 10 years and haven't had wet feet since. You can wear them with boots, tennis shoes, crocs, etc. I am a very firm believer in high quality rain gear and I wouldn't consider my gear complete without a pair of Seal Skinz.
by Lugnut
Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Basic go to setups???
Replies: 24
Views: 4615

Re: Basic go to setups???

Darterhead
Splitshot
Dropshot
Crankbait
Chatterbait
by Lugnut
Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners
Replies: 32
Views: 6175

Re: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners

I had the same thing happen to me when I was fishing Hogan last winter. CHP wrote me a ticket, with an address I hadn't had for 5 1/2 years. When I went to DMV they said my address wasn't changed properly.....lets see, three vehicles, camping trailer, motorcycle, dirt bikes, etc. and the boat traile...
by Lugnut
Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The entire show this week with KVD on Ultimate Bass
Replies: 3
Views: 624

Re: The entire show this week with KVD on Ultimate Bass

+1 Great Show...........KVD Fatheads......are you kidding me....when are we going to see BDO Fatheads.....
by Lugnut
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Hunting General
Topic: What are you hunting this year?
Replies: 9
Views: 7094

Re: What are you hunting this year?

Going to try and get me a pig on public land......the thought of spending $700-1000 on a pig hunt.......CRAZY!!!!!!
by Lugnut
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: silent crank baits
Replies: 14
Views: 2268

Re: silent crank baits

Everybody has there own theroy on this subject. I have enjoyed quite a bit of success using some "old" silent lures. I still never leave home without my Poes and Wiggle Warts....just my .02
by Lugnut
Sun May 15, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 11.40 Don Pedro Today
Replies: 0
Views: 631

11.40 Don Pedro Today

Just wanted to say Congrats!!!!!!!! to Bob Saso on his 11.40lb. toad and win today. Bob is one of our founding members and is still fishing with us today.
by Lugnut
Tue May 03, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Nick Barse!
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: Congrats Nick Barse!

Good Job Nick!!!!!!!!
by Lugnut
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need Korny's email address
Replies: 0
Views: 234

I need Korny's email address

Anybody have Bob Kornhausers email address?
by Lugnut
Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Barse41
Replies: 1
Views: 346

Congrats Barse41

Nick brought in an AWESOME bag at Melones on Sunday during the Modesto AmBassAdors outing. 5 for 22.70lbs. with a 7+ kicker. Great Job Nick it looks like pre-fishing does pay off.............
by Lugnut
Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bait Barn
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Bait Barn

Just wanted to give a Thanks to all the folks out at the Bait Barn. I took my two boys and one of there friends out there today. We had a great time, the boys all left with a bag full of loot. Of course my boys spent there $$$ on Bassaholics gear.....lol Thanks again.......Great Job to all the Staff...
by Lugnut
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ambassadors question
Replies: 5
Views: 920

Re: Ambassadors question

Good to see your back at it. I can't wait to see some updated pics...... :D
by Lugnut
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best value crankbait rod
Replies: 8
Views: 3833

Re: Best value crankbait rod

+1 on the BPS 7'6" MH Crankin Stick. I used a couple of them for 3-4 years until I upgraded to a Dobyns 804CB. Great rod for the money, I have recommended them to many folks over the years.
by Lugnut
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Senkos under a bobber?
Replies: 5
Views: 4031

Re: Senkos under a bobber?

All I am going to say is if your out fun fishing one day at...say Melones or McClure. Throw a senko on a bobber out and let if drift behind the boat. It works, and sometimes works very, very well. Great for wifes and kids, you can adjust the depth of the line and keep your kids bait in the water and...
by Lugnut
Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee Information Please
Replies: 4
Views: 978

Pardee Information Please

Our Club is heading up to Pardee in 2-3 weeks and I have never been there (well once when I was about 10 fishing off the bank). I am heading up to pre-fish next week and was just wondering if there is anything I need to know? I know I have to have the boat clean and dry. I was planning on keeping it...
by Lugnut
Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ambassadors question
Replies: 5
Views: 920

Re: Ambassadors question

Don, It will be the 39th. We haven't updated the entry yet as we are in the process of confirming details, entry fees, etc. The is June 11th which is listed on the Events/Outings Page. I will have the entry updated once everything is voted on, hopefuly at our next meeting :D
by Lugnut
Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: You have porn in the Shimano forum
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: You have porn in the Shimano forum

They hit the Classifieds too.....
by Lugnut
Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns rods @ Classic
Replies: 7
Views: 1749

Re: Dobyns rods @ Classic

That's what happens when you provide a GREAT product and GREAT customer service. Congrats!!!!! to all those involved with Dobyns Rods.
by Lugnut
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: change your fuel lines
Replies: 22
Views: 5820

Re: change your fuel lines

I had a problem with mine last year. Whenever I would get up on plane my old '85 Mercury Black Max would bog down. I took it into C&C Marine and they found the carb completely packed with pieces from the inside of my fuel line. I switched it out to a "new" one and have been good to go ...
by Lugnut
Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you do when your prefishing sucks?
Replies: 23
Views: 3580

Re: What do you do when your prefishing sucks?

:oops: :oops: It was GREAT!!!!! My last four trips to that lake and I have got just as many tickets as I have fish.......that would be ONE. But it's okay, that's why we get two throw outs right?
by Lugnut
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet Reese Jr. Champion Combo?????
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Re: Skeet Reese Jr. Champion Combo?????