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by badbass25
Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: School me on float tubes
Replies: 14
Views: 4630

Re: School me on float tubes

I know that you posted about float tubes, but another viable option is a Kayak. Kayak Bass Fishing is growing rapidly and we've already got a Kayak Bass Club here in Nor-Cal, called Yak-a-Bass. We've got our first tournament of the year tomorrow (Sunday March 20th) out of Tiki Lagun. We are expectin...
by badbass25
Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Raymarine Dragonfly 7 pro
Replies: 0
Views: 665

Raymarine Dragonfly 7 pro

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/537/NnQX66.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/537/UzxGSa.jpg Model: E70231-NAG Still have the box it came in. Comes with 12 volt battery by Werker and a 1 inch YakAttack RAM Raymarine Dragonfly mount. $600 firm edit: Forgot my contact info......
by badbass25
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: California Delta (Tower Park) WKBS Open Results and Recaps
Replies: 0
Views: 801

California Delta (Tower Park) WKBS Open Results and Recaps

The California Delta is a vast waterway with thousands of miles of navigable shorelines. It is a fisherman's paradise, but many times it can be stingy and a difficult place to catch fish. Unlike a typical river or lake the California Delta has an additional factor, the tides, which can weigh heavily...
by badbass25
Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Follow the Fishing action at home with our new software!
Replies: 1
Views: 543

Re: Follow the Fishing action at home with our new software!

Tomorrow will be our first day with the software!
by badbass25
Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Follow the Fishing action at home with our new software!
Replies: 1
Views: 543

Follow the Fishing action at home with our new software!

Begining June 14th Western Kayak Bass Series we will begin utilizing an online tournament software to make our tournaments run more smoothly. This software utilizes a Real-Time Leaderboard and allows Anglers to upload their catch immediately and know how they match up to the other anglers in the eve...
by badbass25
Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: June 14th - California Delta (Tower Park) Western Kayak Bass Series
Replies: 0
Views: 384

June 14th - California Delta (Tower Park) Western Kayak Bass Series

California Delta (June 14th) Preview We are less than a week away from our first open event of the season on the California Delta! With temps expected to be in the upper 90's, we are still expecting to see some monster bass caught! The California Delta is slated as one of the best places to catch yo...
by badbass25
Fri May 01, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1274

Re: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16

Kickboats, belly boats, SUPs, and all human powered vessels are more than welcome to join us.
by badbass25
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1274

Re: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge

This is a family friendly event. We had two guys bring their kids out last month. We will have a BBQ potluck afterwards, hence the "chill" part of the title. Families are more than welcome to join us in the afternoon for the BBQ. It's a great way to introduce kids to a fishing competition ...
by badbass25
Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1274

Re: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge

More info? What's this all about? Just for fun tourney?? Totally realized that I didn't include the date! DOH! Saturday May 16th. We are a group of kayak bass anglers that made a group/club on Facebook and have started holding monthly "fish and chill" events. We are a social group that ge...
by badbass25
Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16
Replies: 5
Views: 1274

Yak-A-Bass Fish N Chill Sugar Barge May 16

***There is no cost to participate! This is a free event!*** Yak-A-Bass will be holding our second event of the year on May 16th out at Sugar Barge. This location was picked by the winner of our last event, Nate. See you on the water @7 check in by 6:30 with pre fishing talk prior to launch and a me...
by badbass25
Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing: Pardee Reservoir 3/21
Replies: 2
Views: 739

Re: College Kayak Fishing: Pardee Reservoir

Are there any rules as who's eliglible to compete? If you're fishing other tournaments such as the FLW college circuit can your still fish? Any college student can compete, including graduate students, community college students. Affiliation with any organization does not prohibit nor is required f...
by badbass25
Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing: Pardee Reservoir 3/21
Replies: 2
Views: 739

College Kayak Fishing: Pardee Reservoir 3/21

The event website is up. All of the info, including rules, links to registration etc.
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more info at the website:
kayakfishingseries.com/tournament.php?id=2753

This event is going to be awesome!
by badbass25
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:00 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Western Kayak Bass Series 2015 Schedule
Replies: 3
Views: 2619

Re: Western Kayak Bass Series 2015 Schedule

It is a Catch Photo Release (CPR) event. Competitors use a Hog Trough (specific type of ruler) and submit the length of each fish caught.
by badbass25
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: Western Kayak Bass Series 2015 Schedule
Replies: 3
Views: 2619

Re: Western Kayak Bass Series 2015 Schedule

Thanks for sharing this! We are looking forward to a great season! If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
by badbass25
Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Re: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments

Does anyone have contacts with the following schools and or their fishing teams/clubs? I have sent emails and Facebook posted/messaged all of them, but I haven't received responses from the following schools: Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) Cal State Long Beach Cal State Monterey Bay Chico State Fresno S...
by badbass25
Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Re: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments

ttt
by badbass25
Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments
Replies: 3
Views: 803

Re: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments

TTT
by badbass25
Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: College Kayak Fishing Tournaments
Replies: 3
Views: 803

College Kayak Fishing Tournaments

My name is Wesley Jones and I have been contacting the College Fishing Clubs/Teams in the Western Region to drum up interest in Collegiate Kayak Fishing Tournaments. I am currently attending a Community College, in Northern California, and I have plans to transfer to a 4-year school this fall. When ...
by badbass25
Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nor Cal. Tips or classes for new boaters.
Replies: 15
Views: 2486

Re: Nor Cal. Tips or classes for new boaters.

Watch this video on Advancedangler.com with Kent Brown. One of the most informative bass boating videos I've come across. It was very helpful for me. Advanced How-to – Bass Boating 101 with Kent Brown FYI The link above is a direct link to the video, so it automatically goes to full screen. If you d...
by badbass25
Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casting Tips and Tricks - Uped my Game
Replies: 5
Views: 1407

Re: Casting Tips and Tricks - Uped my Game

I'm going to try the braid backing thing today. Would be nice if there was a line made for this purpose for cheap. Curious what the weight difference is for an equal amount of fill of mono, braid, and floro. I looked up braid on ebay. And specified "US Only" and found some 1000 meter spoo...
by badbass25
Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thinking about starting a New Club
Replies: 7
Views: 1649

Re: Thinking about starting a New Club

It looks as though Manteca Bassin' Buddies fishes on Saturdays, Except a Two day at Clearlake in May. Don Pedro in September, New Hogan in October, and The Delta (Part of the two day TOC) in November. I will try my best to make it to the meeting as I have kid duty (4 of them, otherwise I'd bring the...
by badbass25
Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thinking about starting a New Club
Replies: 7
Views: 1649

Re: Thinking about starting a New Club

The hardest part is that most clubs that are close fish Sundays, Including Riverbank Bass Anglers. I can fish Sundays, but my cousin, with whom I would like to fish with (If I can pick my partner), cannot (Church). I may come to the Meeting on Wednesday (2/26) anyways as I want to weigh my options. ...
by badbass25
Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thinking about starting a New Club
Replies: 7
Views: 1649

Thinking about starting a New Club

I am wanting to start a New Club. I am/was having a hard time finding what I want/need in a club, so I thought maybe I would start my own. I am not sure on all of the details of the club as it is still an Idea that I am working on. Motherlode/Delta would be the primary bodies of water, but not set i...
by badbass25
Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Surprise Tournament Trail (an idea)
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Re: Surprise Tournament Trail (an idea)

Sounds like it could work to me. Would take some time and dedication to get it started and organized. The Board that makes the selection would have to make their decision on the Thursday (Via a meeting or conference call) prior to the event on Saturday to keep things secret, by simply voting. In my ...
by badbass25
Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments
Replies: 43
Views: 10369

Re: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments

I haven't fished a tournament in almost 10 years, but that simply has to do with the fact that this sport is EXPENSIVE! Just a fun day of fishing can cost an arm and a leg. I only get to go fun fishing a few times a year. Lately I've been hitting up golf ponds after dark to get my fix. If I could af...
by badbass25
Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How long after the rain...
Replies: 6
Views: 1642

How long after the rain...

for fish to start feeding again?
by badbass25
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Found rubber in my water pump.
Replies: 2
Views: 836

Re: Found rubber in my water pump.

upon inspecting the pieces of rubber a little more closely, it looks as though they are pieces of the old impeller. How would a mechanic miss that? The space inside the water pump small. I don't how those pieces could have possibly been missed!
by badbass25
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Found rubber in my water pump.
Replies: 2
Views: 836

Found rubber in my water pump.

I have an 88 Mariner 45hp and thought my impeller needed to be changed. I ordered a new one and when I opened the water pump I found several pieces of rubber wedged in the water pump. It wasn't the impeller as it is entirely intact and doesn't need replacing (not yet anyways). I'm no mechanic by any...
by badbass25
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where to get Trolling Motor Part
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Where to get Trolling Motor Part

Was able to get a used Trolling Motor cheap, because it is stuck on high. It is a Motor Guide Brute 750 12/24. The dial turns, but it doesn't slow down. So I'm thinking it needs a new resistor (i believe that is what it is called. Connected to the dial on underside of pedal). May even need a new dia...
by badbass25
Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!
Replies: 4
Views: 4970

Re: Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!

The Trolling Motor is a made by Bass Pro Shops and is a Prowler 55. It is made in china and they do not make replacement parts for it. I am just tryin to figure a way to connect the wires to something like a light switch dimmer that I can control the amount of power to the motor. Oakie rig it so to ...
by badbass25
Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!
Replies: 4
Views: 4970

Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!

Went to lake this morning and the head of the trolling motor (under directional arrow) started smoking and then quit working. Didn't even get to drop a line in the water! So I put it on the trailer and came home. I opened it up to inspect it and found the circuit board that was connected to the disp...
by badbass25
Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing And Poker Tournament!
Replies: 0
Views: 615

Fishing And Poker Tournament!

Who would be interested? I know that the Guys the operate Basszone.com run a "Fish-N-Chips" tournament with the Pros every year with much success. I think it would be pretty fun. Not sure on how to organize the thing, but I would more than willing to try, especially if there is enough of a...
by badbass25
Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Basszone Live Video Feed!
Replies: 0
Views: 326

Basszone Live Video Feed!

Basszone has a live on the water video feed. They are using Skype to get coverage that no else has even come close to getting. Bassmaster doesn't even have this kind of coverage.
by badbass25
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: change your fuel lines
Replies: 22
Views: 5820

Re: change your fuel lines

how much for new fuel lines? I have the grey with the red lettering! :shock: :evil: :x
by badbass25
Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest Winners
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest Winners

Won't be able to make it :cry: ... Wife got called into work so I get to stay home with the Kiddos.
Maybe someone can take my ticket?
Wesley Jones
by badbass25
Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carpool to ISE?
Replies: 0
Views: 314

Carpool to ISE?

Anyone headed to ISE from Modesto area tomorrow (Saturday)?
by badbass25
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest
Replies: 29
Views: 3697

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest

How long do you typically wait after not getting any bites before you move to a different spot? How long before you change baits?
Wesley Jones
by badbass25
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest
Replies: 29
Views: 3697

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest

What is the most common mistake you believe anglers make while fishing?
Wesley Jones
by badbass25
Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest
Replies: 29
Views: 3697

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest

What is your "go to" technique when you are fishing and nothing else seems to be working.

I'll try to think of some more questions. Just wanted to make sure I get at least one on the board.

Edit:
Forgot My Name
Wesley Jones
by badbass25
Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What ever happened to 'Hot August Nights'?
Replies: 11
Views: 2198

Re: What ever happened to 'Hot August Nights'?

Caudawg wrote:"Global Cooling" is a serious concern. KMA Al Gore!! :lol:
+1

Many geologists will tell you that we are actually headed into an ice age... So If you care about your future ancestors, buy an SUV and just leave it running.
by badbass25
Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Safety at the gas pump?...Watched a great show...
Replies: 6
Views: 1521

Re: Safety at the gas pump?...Watched a great show...

Gotta Love the mythbusters!
by badbass25
Sat Jun 26, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Punching without Working
Replies: 2
Views: 1313

Re: Punching without Working

Thanks! Awesome Post... Gonna Bookmark it!
by badbass25
Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SKEET ON BASSFAN
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: SKEET ON BASSFAN

He tells what happened in his blog... http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=b_blog_Reese_2010 "...I had some mechanical issues and had to trade boats on the water... First, thank you to Cheryl Spencer, our Berkley and Lowrance Field Services representative. She brought h...
by badbass25
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone lose any rods?
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Anyone lose any rods?

Cause this guy has about 130 from an "estate sale"! With many multiples of other items. Seems Fishy to me.

http://modesto.craigslist.org/spo/1780387588.html
by badbass25
Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishin' with Skippy
Replies: 2
Views: 786

Fishin' with Skippy

by badbass25
Sun May 30, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sunscreen for the boat???
Replies: 3
Views: 799

Re: Sunscreen for the boat???

banana boat sport spf 30... have some in the house and put it on before i leave and then another in the boat if i need to reapply
by badbass25
Wed May 26, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a boater to sign up with for FLW (DELTA)
Replies: 2
Views: 683

Re: Need a boater to sign up with for FLW (DELTA)

bump. You find a boater yet?