Search found 29 matches

by Joe LaGrone
Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tipping Guides?
Replies: 43
Views: 40665

Re: Tipping Guides?

Do you get tipped by your employer? Its their JOB.........they chose it, they set the fees, let them earn their money like the rest of us who work hard for what we have. I have used a few guides, & unless they put me on my personal best, their just doing their job..... Beyond me why someone just...
by Joe LaGrone
Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oh Yes, I Can See by Ron Cervenka
Replies: 0
Views: 554

Oh Yes, I Can See by Ron Cervenka

Oh Yes, I Can See by Ron Cervenka A must read . I`ve never met Ron, but i now consider him a true Patriot. What has happened to all of the American Patriots? They are still around....... just need to stand up & be counted. There was a hugh banner on the side of a big building in Portland Oregon ...
by Joe LaGrone
Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LOSS OF A BEST FRIEND...AL McKNIGHT
Replies: 20
Views: 8017

Re: LOSS OF A BEST FRIEND...AL McKNIGHT

Crash kills Modesto man Written by Tracy Press/Press staff report One motorcycle rider is serverely injured and one is killed in a crash involving a Tracy man. A 57-year-old Modesto man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash Wednesday night on Chrisman Road near Highway 132. The California Highwa...
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody want to go water skiing at Lake Conroe, TX?
Replies: 6
Views: 4455

Re: Anybody want to go water skiing at Lake Conroe, TX?

Funny , one of my supervisiors printed this & presented it in our safety meeting 6 months ago......... only the caption said it was from a lake somewhere in Florida.... I been to conroe, & believe this no gator that size could live on that lake because it is small over half the lake has home...
by Joe LaGrone
Wed May 24, 2006 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just for fun :-)
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

Re: Just for fun :-)

The MOntezuma pic. reminds me of a quote i read from a 9 year old boy.
He said. * i never thought as God as an artist until i seen a sunrise *........
by Joe LaGrone
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Embroidery
Replies: 8
Views: 1608

Re: Embroidery

J D`s in Martinez is good.............give them a call
by Joe LaGrone
Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1987

Re: Trolling Motor Question

I would definatly make the dealer check it out. what if the wiring overheats & burns the motor out, or even worse catches the boat on fire? I have had a fire in 1 of my boats..... battery overcharged & exploded & it was near the gas tank....... talk about high anxiety.......... Never did...
by Joe LaGrone
Fri Mar 31, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: KVD DQ'd?
Replies: 27
Views: 15905

Re: KVD DQ'd?

You said....... The worst thing about this is this put him in the same catagory as the new jersey mouth.... How do you get that? Kevin Made a mistake through not reading & understanding the rules. He admitted it.... & most importantally , didnt try to hide it......& didnt throw a raging ...
by Joe LaGrone
Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Leopard shark caught in Clear Lake?!!
Replies: 10
Views: 6480

Re: DFG plans to drain Clearlake!

to funny.......... shoulda made that report on Monday.... cause i usually need a good laugh on Mondays............
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: tackle shops in phill/concord?
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: tackle shops in phill/concord?

nor cal phone # is 609 700
by Joe LaGrone
Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flat Foot...Would like to see what it looks like...
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Re: Flat Foot...Would like to see what it looks like...

Both links show MinKotas... have you seen, or do you know if Motor Guides will work in either of these units????
by Joe LaGrone
Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gerald Thompson
Replies: 0
Views: 595

Gerald Thompson

Anyone know how to contact Gerald Thompson.. i`m interested in the boat he has for sale
by Joe LaGrone
Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Worm Fishing
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Re: Worm Fishing

i use a Mustad hook that has a 1/32 oz weight on the wire worm keeper. Cast & pretty much just let it sink. If nothing happens light twitches gives it a killer action. The fall is iin a slight spiral, & head down, very much like the real thing. I also use this same setup for 5 " grubs &...
by Joe LaGrone
Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Prop help !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Re: Need Prop help !!!!

by Joe LaGrone
Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Prop help !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1173

Re: Need Prop help !!!!

Marine dealers & hardwars stores usually carry McGard locks.
Or find them on the internet & McGard can help you
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Repair
Replies: 1
Views: 744

Re: Rod Repair

call Nor Cal @ 6097100. Their on Arnold near Kenders...... N. of the drive in.
They do excellant work
by Joe LaGrone
Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where oh where did Jim Conlow go...
Replies: 20
Views: 8610

Re: Where oh where did Jim Conlow go...

Personally, i like this style........ j :D Just like another fishing forum i saw a couple of years ago while i was in Texas.
I think the threads are easier to follow............... :arrow: :arrow: :arrow:
by Joe LaGrone
Fri Jul 22, 2005 7:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wow this is a strange fish!
Replies: 9
Views: 2345

Re: Wow this is a strange fish!

Looks like a "spotted largemouth to me " he he he :lol: :lol: ..............
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sandmond bound! Any Nutcase carpet contacts out there?
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: Sandmond bound! Any Nutcase carpet contacts out there?

lets see now...... Barrack, Dillard, & now Cooch.......... Getting crowded here on Sandmound............a GOOD crowd........ :D
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cabelas inner Cast Rods
Replies: 2
Views: 3214

Re: Cabelas inner Cast Rods

i bought 1 for flipping a jig in the cal. delta. :(
their not near stiff enough fof that, but i love it for pitching small plastics . i`ll be keeping & using mine. :lol:
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod question
Replies: 5
Views: 1383

Re: Rod question

Dont know where you are located, but Nor Cal in Martinez has rod repairs & custom rod building. call them @ 609 7100 if your near them.
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS WEST MAG
Replies: 4
Views: 1420

Re: BASS WEST MAG

I got mine ! ! !
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flipp'n Sticks
Replies: 5
Views: 2457

the castaway gl 610 is 6 ft. 10 inches long
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flipp'n Sticks
Replies: 5
Views: 2457

i`ve used several rods for flippin, including the dee thomas flipping stick. Currently, & for the last 4 years i've used a Castaway GL 610. Its called a East Texas Grass Rake. It was developed on Sam Rayburn for throwing 1 oz. rattletraps in heavy grass. I currently live on the Ca. Delta, & ...
by Joe LaGrone
Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is the bass fishing good and housing cheap ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5273

Re: Where is the bass fishing good and housing cheap ?

Southeast Texas.. Lakes, Fork, Toledo & Rayburn............ lots of trees, & awesome fishing.
you can live on Toledo & fish 5 days a week & NEVER fish all of it....
I`m retiring to Rayburn in a couple of years myself.
by Joe LaGrone
Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shoot and release ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2027

Plastination of Humans

As of last week there was an exibit of * Plastinized Humans* in San Fran. A friend from work went to see them & brought back brochures. Their from China. Last week there was a news report about them, altho i didnt catch all of it, it said the federal govt. was making them leave because , reguard...
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS WEST MAG???
Replies: 21
Views: 8109

Re: BASS WEST MAG???

As a Charter Member i've rode the waves with Bass West. I've been frustrated :oops: & contented :D . I bought a 5 year subscription with their first publication. I`ve not been unhappy with any issue . The magazine is truely top of the line. Yes, i would like to have my mag.on time.. YES it has a...
by Joe LaGrone
Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Brunswick Corp has acquired Triton Boat Co
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

Re: Brunswick Corp has acquired Triton Boat Co

That is NOT good news :!: :!: :!: ............ A few years ago Brunswick purchased HarleyDavidson. One of the first thing's they did was start cutting corners to save money......... taking away craftsmanship & the Quality. Eventually, the employees bought the company back & they joined the m...