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by SpookFreak
Thu May 25, 2023 6:45 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: 10.48 to Win Castiac BBt Results May 20
Replies: 1
Views: 403

Re: 10.48 tp Win Castiac BBt Results May 20

Wow 9 boats blanked.
by SpookFreak
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's time for insurance.
Replies: 8
Views: 983

Re: It's time for insurance.

I live in SoCal. Stan and Ken Vandenberg both outstanding fishermen have been my go to for 3 boats over the last 25 years. I like that they will work on those deductibles as the boat depreciates over time. Been with them for 7 years. Only needed them once and they came through with no problems at a...
by SpookFreak
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pyramid lake
Replies: 1
Views: 525

Pyramid lake

I was told there was at tournament yesterday 1/28. Anyone know the results?
by SpookFreak
Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Lowrsnce hds 8 and hds5 set up help
Replies: 0
Views: 242

Lowrsnce hds 8 and hds5 set up help

I have these 2 units. The 5 is at the bow and the 8 is at the helm. Each have transducers plus 1 structure scan. Lost temp and depth setting on the 5 and 8 Not sure how to get them back. Went into pages and they are turned on. Both are flush mounted. They were set up when I bought the boat it's a 51...
by SpookFreak
Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Vessel property tax ?
Replies: 40
Views: 4317

Re: Vessel property tax ?

JVGondal wrote: Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:45 pm The people voted for the criminals running Ca so we pay. It’s really that simple
Um not just CA, the whole country.
by SpookFreak
Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frustrations with Castaic and Southern California Lakes
Replies: 22
Views: 4123

Re: Frustrations with Castaic and Southern California Lakes

It is frustrating to go to the lake and have the tag from the last time you were there not mean anything. I to removed my sticker but they would not let me in. I found out then the sticker is good through the end of feb which i did not know. So I got turned away. I called the office and they said no...
by SpookFreak
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Reservoir Levels
Replies: 26
Views: 4426

Re: California Reservoir Levels

Follow the money. This country continues to be sold out by our own people to the highest bidders.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion ... 659993001/
by SpookFreak
Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Reservoir Levels
Replies: 26
Views: 4426

Re: California Reservoir Levels

Time for a new governor. I hope Larry Elder steps up that's a start. Have to some how break our legislature. it's pretty much a Democrat stronghold and their model for the rest of the country. I to wish we could all come together but the parties and the news are doing there best to divide us so we a...
by SpookFreak
Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do boat taxes work in CA?
Replies: 30
Views: 11756

Re: How do boat taxes work in CA?

monte300 wrote:Annual personal property tax on your boat and motor are tax deductible
You sure about that. My CPA says no.
Its a luxury tax.
by SpookFreak
Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor batteries
Replies: 14
Views: 4259

Re: Trolling motor batteries

How much do you fish, once a week 29's are fine.
What is going to draw amps on your boat, electronics, poles etc.
What kind of boat do you have.

Basically depends on the use and how well you take care of them like charging
them when you get home etc.
by SpookFreak
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is the most important attribute of fishing for you?
Replies: 13
Views: 2689

Re: What is the most important attribute of fishing for you?

Also that the I 5 is finally being repaired so we are not bouncing around getting there.
by SpookFreak
Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stolen Boat in CA Delta
Replies: 5
Views: 4422

Re: Stolen Boat in CA Delta

With all the theft that's going on, on the delta i would rather put my boat on the trailer and find a safer way to keep it from being stolen.
by SpookFreak
Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry brown
Replies: 52
Views: 8963

Re: Jerry brown

gold fish wrote:Most of the DEMS are liberal puppets .Like Mark and global warming..
LOL
by SpookFreak
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry brown
Replies: 52
Views: 8963

Re: Jerry brown

The bottom line is we have Brown rot and it wont get any better any time soon.And if you let Newsome or Harris run ca. Its only going too get worse. I wonder if they will update the maps in san fran with the new govenor so you dont step in the $@it the homeless leaves behind on the streets. Part of...
by SpookFreak
Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry brown
Replies: 52
Views: 8963

Re: Jerry brown

I think he meet his match in President Trump calif still burning because of what jerry's done to the state of ca with no water shed and not allowing the forestry service do there jobs that should have been done in clearing vast amounts under brush and allowing logging to go on now topping that off ...
by SpookFreak
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerry brown
Replies: 52
Views: 8963

Re: Jerry brown

Jerry Brown started his latest term with a inherited debt of 27 billion dollars. California is now in Surplus and it is the 5th largest economy in the world. Tech, Agriculture, Cuisine, and the Entertainment industries, to name a few are flourishing as they should be in the greatest state in the na...
by SpookFreak
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Invasive species inspection issue has this ever happened to you?
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Re: Invasive species inspection issue has this ever happened to you?

I did not know Castaic was on a watch list.
They are still tagging boats!
by SpookFreak
Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Video Interviews From Top Finishers At Castaic July 21st
Replies: 1
Views: 1053

Re: Video Interviews From Top Finishers At Castaic July 21st

Always hard to hear the video's.
by SpookFreak
Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 8 have a compass
Replies: 1
Views: 1288

HDS 8 have a compass

Not sure never thought to look for it.
by SpookFreak
Fri May 25, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spybaits as buzzbaits
Replies: 2
Views: 1221

Re: Spybaits as buzzbaits

Shhhhhh don't say it.
by SpookFreak
Tue May 15, 2018 10:07 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Ranger Icon
Replies: 19
Views: 8681

Re: Ranger Icon

Wow that boat is a 10+.
Wish it was mine. But my 518 will do.
by SpookFreak
Thu May 03, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Governor is for fishing and wildlife?
Replies: 2
Views: 745

What Governor is for fishing and wildlife?

I know Travis Allen is not for Hunting. Probably fishing as well.
by SpookFreak
Thu May 03, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roughly four out of 10 bass in Arkansas will die this year
Replies: 6
Views: 2171

Re: Roughly four out of 10 bass in Arkansas will die this year

Hey California fish and wildlife, what a concept to discover.
by SpookFreak
Tue May 01, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
Replies: 38
Views: 21731

Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta

Since a lot of us have quite the investment in our toys it might be time for some kind of
Lojack or other GPS tracking system.
by SpookFreak
Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Stolen on the Delta
Replies: 38
Views: 21731

Re: Boat Stolen on the Delta

Hopefully they didn't cross the border into Mexico.
by SpookFreak
Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Ripoff?
Replies: 9
Views: 4588

Re: Ripoff?

At the least each unit should come with an emulator so you can learn it while your not on the water.
by SpookFreak
Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Low profile tires for tow vehicle - bad idea?
Replies: 21
Views: 20831

Re: Low profile tires for tow vehicle - bad idea?

A bigger wheel is way harder on your brakes as well. Let alone towing a 4000lbs boat.
by SpookFreak
Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Line spooling ???
Replies: 6
Views: 1651

Re: Line spooling ???

How about a football field?
by SpookFreak
Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7500

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

I still like that Diawa ss tournament 1300's. Getting harder to find them.
by SpookFreak
Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??
Replies: 21
Views: 7500

Re: How best to test smoothness of a spinning reel??

A lot of reels sit on the shelf for a while and get stiff. Try some light weight oil.
by SpookFreak
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Beware of Castaic Launch Docks
Replies: 3
Views: 2448

Re: Beware of Castaic Launch Docks

That's why I use boat bumpers
My rub rail is like new also.
by SpookFreak
Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Fished tough this weekend---
Replies: 2
Views: 969

Re: Castaic Fished tough this weekend---

I caught 6 on Saturday. I figured it out an hour before I had to leave. I found that they were inside coves about 1/2 way in not on the small points but in the pockets before them in 15 to 20 ft. They were clustered together. I was dropshotting with small worms. Catch 1 and move 8 or 10 ft. and drop...
by SpookFreak
Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need 100hr service
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Re: Need 100hr service

TTT
by SpookFreak
Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need 100hr service
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Need 100hr service

I need a 100hr service for a 2012 200xs around the Santa Clarita area. Out of warranty so I'm not wanting to haul it to OC.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
by SpookFreak
Mon May 08, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota TM
Replies: 9
Views: 2137

Re: Minn Kota TM

Pretty easy to fix yourself.
by SpookFreak
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sun protection face covers and gloves
Replies: 38
Views: 12270

Re: Sun protection face covers and gloves

I don't know that I could use the face cover as with sunscreen on my face it already makes my body overheat. I wear the hats with flaps for the ears and neck. I have tested many sunscreens over the years and have settled on Neutrogena. I think I'm using around 85 SPF and its the waterproof kind so ...
by SpookFreak
Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat trailer coupler lock
Replies: 6
Views: 1447

Re: Boat trailer coupler lock

C.T.Johnson (RHC34) Hitch Coupler Lock Set

This one works well. I like the fact that it locks and the peace of mind that its more secure than just the trailer latch alone.I found it on Amazon. I think you have to buy the set though.
Hope this helps.
by SpookFreak
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Advice?
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Castaic Advice?

I found a school of those 8 to 10 inchers last week. They were in the 20 to 30 ft. range. My son went with me and he was able to catch at least 15 or so I lost count for myself. We had fun though. This week I will go deeper or go for the suspended ones since I will be solo. Forget the banks it's not...
by SpookFreak
Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dang those Castaic Lake Lifeguards and Sheriff boat Deputy's are on the top of there game!
Replies: 7
Views: 2246

Re: Dang those Castaic Lake Lifeguards and Sheriff boat Deputy's are on the top of there game!

We would all agree that pavement between the check in and the parking lot needs some serious attention. People fly through there and their trailer suspension takes quite a beating.
I just take it slow but even then it's pretty rough.
by SpookFreak
Wed May 11, 2016 8:59 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 8 Gen 2 with structure scan settings
Replies: 1
Views: 835

HDS 8 Gen 2 with structure scan settings

Does anyone know of a link which will give me all the settings I need for my unit.
I mostly fish Castaic and Pyramid.
Thanks
by SpookFreak
Mon May 02, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems
Replies: 12
Views: 7374

Re: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems

You could ask Don at Bassboatcentral.com He is pretty helpful. Go to Forums at the top then the Motor forums page. Below all the boats. You can also do a search there and my be you can find some info if he does not get back to you. You might not hear from him until this evening. He is a busy man.
by SpookFreak
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic water level
Replies: 10
Views: 2296

Re: Castaic water level

I spoke to the lifeguards awhile ago and they said the water level could go down alot farther because the ramp goes way down.
by SpookFreak
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 2012 200xps engine cover
Replies: 0
Views: 598

2012 200xps engine cover

I have a 2012 200xps engine cover with the three latches, and all the decals, there is a chunk of plastic missing from the back left upper corner and some scratches on top that could easily be buffed out. I was looking to see if someone could use it. I would like to sell it for around $600.00 or bes...
by SpookFreak
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Luxury Tax
Replies: 9
Views: 5530

Re: California Luxury Tax

Sounds like they are adding in the trailer with the assessment and then some so I will definitely contest this thanks so much for the information.
by SpookFreak
Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Luxury Tax
Replies: 9
Views: 5530

Re: California Luxury Tax

Thanks for the reply This boat is a 2012 / 518. I am the 2nd owner. I am aware that there is going to be some property taxes. This is not my first Boat. With that said can I contest the value?. I purchased the boat in may of of 2014. I dont want to give this state anymore than I have to. We are all ...
by SpookFreak
Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Luxury Tax
Replies: 9
Views: 5530

California Luxury Tax

Does anyone know if there is any corners to cut with the boat luxury tax? When I registered my boat I only registered the cost of the boat and trailer, not the engine which the salesman told me was ok since the motors are a big part of the boat cost. Now I get this letter from the Los Angeles Assess...
by SpookFreak
Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top 3 Best Spinning Reel Secret Tips to Reduce Line Twists
Replies: 2
Views: 941

Re: Top 3 Best Spinning Reel Secret Tips to Reduce Line Twists

I use mono so the night before I go out I put my hook on a nail on my garage and walk across the street and rip on the line a few times and reel it back a little loose. Also I let the line unwind a little before each cast.
works for me.
by SpookFreak
Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got A Letter From Fish and Game today
Replies: 14
Views: 3533

Re: Got A Letter From Fish and Game today

Guess it's time to pack up and head east. Plenty of water there. Or stay and don't pay state taxes.