Love my new personal plates :-)

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:50 pm

Felt really lucky to get this one, as there is actually a ska group with the name of "Reel Big Fish" (you would think that if one of the band members didn't already have this, one of their fans would), although they might not be together anymore. In fact, a year ago this plate was not available, as I checked when I was looking for plates for my boat trailer.... But I guess it became available just in time for my new car

Oh, the "FISH ON" decal, and the Trophy Bass Only / Trophy Sportfish decals are all custom. Sorry, none for sale. The Al Agnew jumping bass decal is available though...... and I think it looks "awesome" ! ....Waaaay better than the old cheesy, white bordered, 2D looking ones, from way back in the day.....

Peace,
Fish

PS, In case you didn't think of this, the "RL" can be read as both "Real" or "Reel"

Joe W. · Post by **Joe W.** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:12 pm

You should just get your whole car wrapped in a bass scale pattern.

Steve Reed · Post by **Steve Reed** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:21 pm

thats also a name of a band...

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:12 pm

Hey Joe, I think I'm okay with the metallic orange

..... although it's getting so darn popular, it will be played out in a year !

Speaking of "wraps" though, I have been seriously contemplating getting my my tow vehicle (an old, worn out Toyota) wrapped in Mossy Oak shadow grass, to match my Mossy Oak Shadow Grass boat

Yes Steve, I mentioned that, but you must have missed it.... Are they still together ? I used to have a co-worker who was a fan....

Peace,
Fish

Sacto John · Post by **Sacto John** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:57 pm

I have been considering wrapping my old worn out bass boat in camo as well, and if it looks good doing my Subaru Wagon. Camoclad web site has a video of how to do it your self and it looks fairly easy, and the end product looks sharp.

http://camoclad.com/

Check out this boat:

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:36 pm

Of course they make it sound easy.... That's their business ! But I dunno'...... I'm certainly not trying to be lazy (okay... maybe just a little

) it's just that I don't trust myself to make it come out right. Even if it came out okay, I don't see how I (or anyone who has never done such a job) could make it come out like the pro's that do this for a living do....

Then, their are some other things which I'm not sure if you have considered...

To make the job look good, I (and maybe you);

*would have to find some kind of etching chemical / acid, that would allow me to paint my chrome bumpers, some sort of matching matte green.

*would have to paint my "white" door jams, the same matte green (at least my interior is tan)

*would have to get some decent aluminum rims (stock Toyota mags would probably be pretty cheap and easy on E-bay) then etch and paint those the same matte green.

So, I'm thinking about quite a bit of work, "even if" I had somebody install the camo wrap itself, for me....

However, since I have this serious thing for camo, I think it would be really freaking cooool !

Peace,
Fish

PS, My luck, I'd finally get it all done, and the motor would blow up the next day ! Doh ! (although I'm already thinking replacement motor, before a new truck , anyway.....

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:42 pm

Looks tacky to me. Kinda the, look at me I only fish for big fish, look at me.
I just don't see the need to plaster all that crap on your car......

JustinD · Post by **JustinD** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:01 pm

Always one who has to rain down on the parade....I think its cool Chris no matter what lame bruizer has to say about it. Always a hater somewhere. Maybe he can only muster up dinks? Maybe he should get (DNKONLY) on his plates. Anyway the band Reel Big Fish is still together and touring. They were recently in the area and still have a decent "cult" fan base.

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:09 pm

just how I feel about the vanity plates and stickers...
no hate, just an opinion, its the internet dumba$$....

He posted that for a response.....

JustinD · Post by **JustinD** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:15 pm

I know its the internet but why do you have to come down on the guy when he's so stoked.....Its like acknowledging a person then kickin them in the nuts. Opinions are cool and everyone has one but if'n your gonna be a downer on Fish Chris why even say it?

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:38 pm

It's all good bruizer. Your right about opinions. And it's my opinion (also), that your opinion makes you look like a hater. But believe me, at this stage of the game, I'm quite used to a few of you popping out at every turn.

It's just like a while ago when I posted a shot of a beautiful 12 lb'er from Berryessa, and had 1 guy (a regular on this forum who posted under a false name) come on slamming me about holding it out towards the camera

Well hell yea' I was ! Just trying to make a 12 lb'er look, the way a 12 lb'er looks when I'm actually holding it..... which is the way I like to see them.
But anyway, most of the guys that saw that photo, thought it was a good shot, of a beautiful fish.

Anyway, their is a truck in Fairfield with all kinds of duck hunting stickers all over it, and the license plate says something about duck hunting (sorry, I don't recall the exact plate). Now, I've never hunted a day in my life, however, whenever I see that truck I think to myself, "Now that's cool ! That guy is obviously as passionate about hunting, as I am about fishing ! Hat's off to that guy ! I don't care what a person is passionate about, as long as they are passionate about something. Anything ! This is what takes life to the next level" !

But again, this is just MPO.

Fish

Oh BTW, did I say how much I love my new personal plates ?

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:50 pm

Thank you Morning buzz.

Don't worry about that guy.

I've just never found a reason to keep my passion a secret

Stick a pig !
Fish

PS, How big was that hawg in your avatar ?

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:34 pm

Fish Chris wrote:It's all good bruizer. Your right about opinions. And it's my opinion (also), that your opinion makes you look like a hater. But believe me, at this stage of the game, I'm quite used to a few of you popping out at every turn.

It's just like a while ago when I posted a shot of a beautiful 12 lb'er from Berryessa, and had 1 guy (a regular on this forum who posted under a false name) come on slamming me about holding it out towards the camera Well hell yea' I was ! Just trying to make a 12 lb'er look, the way a 12 lb'er looks when I'm actually holding it..... which is the way I like to see them.
But anyway, most of the guys that saw that photo, thought it was a good shot, of a beautiful fish.

Anyway, their is a truck in Fairfield with all kinds of duck hunting stickers all over it, and the license plate says something about duck hunting (sorry, I don't recall the exact plate). Now, I've never hunted a day in my life, however, whenever I see that truck I think to myself, "Now that's cool ! That guy is obviously as passionate about hunting, as I am about fishing ! Hat's off to that guy ! I don't care what a person is passionate about, as long as they are passionate about something. Anything ! This is what takes life to the next level" !

But again, this is just MPO.

Fish

Oh BTW, did I say how much I love my new personal plates ?

I only said "I think it looks tacky" all the decals and the plate.
For my taste the plate say's it all. But with all the stickers, it's just ice cream truck'ish to me. It's your car, you have a need to tell the world what your about. this is my passsion, yadda yadda.
Have fun, get off on it all ya want.

I didn't say a dang thing about your passion's or anything else for that matter. Let it go.......
like catching big fish isn't fun ?

ya, I hate you fishchris because you only hunt big fish.....

and you have tacky stickers.........ugha bughja....

Biff · Post by **Biff** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:09 pm

Tell him the carp trick bruizer sounds great.

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:20 pm

He isn't into catching carp....look at the car.

Kiss my Bass · Post by **Kiss my Bass** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:46 pm

Fish Chris does fish for carp......sometimes! The guy loves fishing like I love my kids...........forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FC is hella cool! So back the %$#@ OFF!!!!

The guy sticks big fish and tells the stories behind it....so what let him without hating!

Kiss my bASS!!!!

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:02 pm

ROFLOL...

Biff · Post by **Biff** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:03 am

Double throw down Dittio

Fast 492 · Post by **Fast 492** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:35 am

Hey Chris, cool plate man. I just got a new truck in March and got my new plates (5BAGLMT) and love them. I have a 72' Bronco that the family and I take on the Rubicon every year and the plates are (GOIN4x4). Plates are the same to me as well, tells about the other things to enjoy in life..... Keep catchin the bigun's, Jason....

bassindon69 · Post by **bassindon69** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:38 am

I thought I was going to see .....LVBRAID on your plate LOL!!!!!
Now I know my Van looks Ice Cream truck'ish LOL!

I think bruizer is one of the guys that sent me hate mail. He sure sounds the same. But I guess all haters are the same they hate. LOL! We can call it something other then hate if ya like

Hell lets all not say a word or show anything, then we all can learn NOTHING! Now thats getting some place.

Don.

Vince Borges · Post by **Vince Borges** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:54 am

Wow Don your a geneuos. ?sp? Picture this its 5:00am at Ladds and the boats are starting to fill the parking lot. All of sudden they hear the music, They look around and see Don doing 3MPH through the parking lot. Selling knock off senkos for a quarter. Reaction Strike wana be Huds for $10.00. Soon there all chasing you down with there wallets out and money flying. We will have to get you a sign to put somewhere on the back of your truck between the stickers "WArningFisherman crossing steet, Proceed with caution!! I dont know why i didnt think of that sooner. Oh well will you share the proffits?

I know you said you needed a new job well, there you go.LOL Take care

Vince

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:50 am

whatever, the hate is from you folks on my comments.
Its a tacky look....not to mention It would attract lowlifes thinking there might be something in there worth somthing...

whatever.....you wouldn't post it if

a. you didn't want a response
b. you didn't care what people thought
c. you needed a ego slap on the a$$...good game..
d. vince, please.....

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:10 am

how about 0 fer

bassindon69 · Post by **bassindon69** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:31 am

That had me crying

That was good.

See ya

Don.

Guy Kelley · Post by **Guy Kelley** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:31 am

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:53 am

breaking the law guy!

Kiss my Bass · Post by **Kiss my Bass** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:15 am

Ok I'll post when I'm not buzzed. I think the bottom line is why the negitivity? It isn't good/helpfull at all. Maybe it wasn't hate, but it is negitive no matter how you look at it! Bottom line is negitivity is bad!

Does anyone disagree?

Kiss my Bass

g-man · Post by **g-man** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:23 am

Disagree!! So many people blast on people on this forum, lots are the same ones that says don't do it! Not saying its you, but I see it all the time! Everyone is a hater in one way or another, and thats reality! Lets see who wants to blast me for what I just said!

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:28 am

i seen G's personal plates...... h8celsx

Terry Smith · Post by **Terry Smith** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:31 am

Can't we all just get along?????????????

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOW DROP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:49 pm

awesome plate chris!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:57 pm

Hey Fish Chris nice work ont he plates...

I wonder if RLSMFSH is still available? That's what I need!

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:23 pm

Chris,
If people don't like your plates, you can always get ones that read KMA.

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:29 pm

kill more afgannis??

mark poulson wrote:Chris,
If people don't like your plates, you can always get ones that read KMA.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:30 pm

Hey Hollywood - you've been speaking to much japanese!
it is --- Kiss my BLEEP!

You moving back to the states anytime soon?

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:33 pm

my mistake.

pm sent tom

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:37 pm

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:40 pm

Fish Chris wrote:Felt really lucky to get this one, as there is actually a ska group with the name of "Reel Big Fish" (you would think that if one of the band members didn't already have this, one of their fans would), although they might not be together anymore. In fact, a year ago this plate was not available, as I checked when I was looking for plates for my boat trailer.... But I guess it became available just in time for my new car

Oh, the "FISH ON" decal, and the Trophy Bass Only / Trophy Sportfish decals are all custom. Sorry, none for sale. The Al Agnew jumping bass decal is available though...... and I think it looks "awesome" ! ....Waaaay better than the old cheesy, white bordered, 2D looking ones, from way back in the day.....

Peace,
Fish

PS, In case you didn't think of this, the "RL" can be read as both "Real" or "Reel"

Real Big Fish? What do you fish for? Carp or something?

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:55 pm

This is a much better plate:

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:24 am

Thanks guys.

Hey Brian, sure ! Sometimes. What's wrong with Carp ? Those things are a blast on micro-light gear

Peace,
Fish

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:31 am

That is a nice looking plate

Here's a "Halibut photo" I took last year.......

Peace,
Fish

JT-Madera · Post by **JT-Madera** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:43 am

Dang Chris, where did you catch that monster carp...

JT

Joe W. · Post by **Joe W.** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:29 am

Your making me hungry Chris.

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:35 am

Hey JT-D, I got that one, and hundreds of others from Clear Lk. during that outrageous Catfish bite in the Winter of 01-02. That one weighed 23 lb and change. I swear I've caught 8 Carp from 23.0 to 23.8, but can't seem to get a REAL monster

Id love to get a 40 plus... But I'd settle for a 30 right now

Sometimes we would get into a streak where we would start getting nothing but big Carp..... then, out of the blue, it would swing back to all Catfish. Released them all either way. To be honest, the Cats fought hard, but once you got them to the boat, they were through.... While we might get the Carp to the boat 6 times, only to have them rip off 50 feet of drag from our micro-lights

Of course the only reason we wanted to land them ASAP, was so we could hook another (hopefully bigger) one

Anyway, big Bass are great, but if it will bite my hook, and rip drag, I'm down with it, regardless of the species

Sometimes people see the title of my website, TrophyBassOnly.com, and assume that that's all I fish for, or care about. They just haven't looked at my other site, TrophySportfish.com

Peace,
Fish

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:42 am

all ribbing aside, disco bay has 30-40lb class carp. easy to chum up or in however you look at it....all diffrent color monsters.
sometimes I think im seeing bodies under the surface, nope just huge friggin carp.......

they get fed daily out here by some residents, loks like a tuna bits at times........

B343

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:52 am

What do you guys use for bait, or do you get them on artificials?
Every carp I've had on (none boated) has been snagged with a crank while fishing for bass, by accident.
But Castaic has some huge carp, and I'd love to get into one of those freight trains on purpose.

bruizer343 · Post by **bruizer343** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:00 am

chum em with dog food, corn mixxed with grape koolaid, bread, cereal...dog food brings em in, then they sip the floaters off the top....so yes bait...nothing special or tactical.

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:03 am

That sounds awesome ! I'd love to stick some of those giants ! Are there a lot of weeds in that area ? (makes light gear fishing tough, if not impossible)

BTW Bruizer, I get the feeling that you might not have been really trying to rip me too much, but just honestly voicing a personal opinion (and maybe just not caring much what I thought, one way or the other

I was actually on another site, where a guy posted about my plates, and he started out with, "Please don't this as a personal slam....." then went on to talk about a friend he has that doesn't even fish pro, but covers his shirts with all these patches, and his vehicles with all these stickers, and how he thought it looked silly.
Interestingly, I don't care for the all the shirt patches either...... and although I feel kind of obligated to have decals for my sponsors on my truck, I think it would really look best if the whole thing was just covered in Mossy Oak Shadow grass, with maybe the whole rear window "Al Agnew Jumping Bass shade"..... Okay, maybe a small TBO.com and TS.com sticker, on the bottom left and right.

With my little car though, obviously I'm not trying to "hide" in it... or I wouldn't have gotten bright orange metallic and after market tires and rims

But it's all good Bruizer. I NEVER hold grudges, and hope you won't have any permanent, negative opinions about me either.

Great fishing to you,
Fish

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:04 am

Thanks.

Fish Chris · Post by **Fish Chris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:08 am

Hey Mark, corn, sweet peas, and dough baits of all types work good. And keep in mind, Carp have a big time sweet tooth ! Soak your corn or peas in sugar overnight. Add sugar or Jello mix to your dough baits.

And Carp are very sensitive to big hooks and heavy line. Micro light gear is by far your best bet, as long as they can't get you into any kind of cover, and make sure your reel can hold a couple hundred yards of 4 lb mono.... Or, I use micro braid 2/10, with a 6 lb mono leader, and a sliding sinker (1/8 oz) with a size 4 or 6 hook.

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Whoo Hooo !

Fish

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