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DaHawg

No problem at all, hopefully you can use it the next time you're out that way for some Stripes.

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Two areas to try early are on the back side (non-marina side) on Indian Slough. To get there just follow it in from Orwood Marina and stay to the right. Two prime spots on this side are the 2nd or 3rd bay on your left. You will know you have the right one once you get in there. The water goes from 1...

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Unless there has been a recent change in things over there at SB, no there is not a membership fee.

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Cal 420, 2nd Big Texan

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Yes on the Delta in areas after the spawn with a lot of fry. The smaller profile mimics the little guys pretty well.

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I prefer the braid with trout in lakes, ponds, etc. however stick with mono all the way in the high country streams.

It may be more of a mental thing, but I just cant stick with braid in the streams and always seem to go back to mono.

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Petey Pete has it pretty well dialed in. As Barrack and others do, remove the middle hook, it will save you a lot of headaches and is a bit of overkill anyways. Change the hooks and rings out to the heaviest/largest you can get away with. I personally run The Owner 4X split rings 1-2 sizes up from w...

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With the brackish water, just hose it down and flush out your motor once you get back to the house. I fish it all the time and have never personally had any issues, but I believe someone posted recently that they got a mark/stain on their hull which could not be removed after letting the boat sit fo...

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Best bet will be out of Russo's or Big Break. Closest from Don Pedro will be either Mossdale near the I-5/120 interchange which will give you limited options without a long run or Ladd's out of Stockton on Marhc Lane. Ladd's will put you 20 minutes or so from Franks Tract and 30+ from Big Break, She...

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You would have to find a private seller via Ebay or something similar. They do however run about $250.00 which is a pretty good chunk of change to have a striper beat the hell out of. I would think you are better off with a Punker or something similar, larger bait, likely larger fish and far less di...

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Take a look for flats close to deeper water, there are many of these in the Middle/Old River areas. Widow Lake where the water rushes in usually holds fish when the tide is running in or out. Run some of the tule islands going down Sandmound Slough, then of course the more common places, Sherman Lak...

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WHB, Please send me your address via E-mail, neil@tracyrealestatemarket.com I am getting things together in order to launch a new Company (line, lures, tungsten etc.) and have quite a few spools of braid in 20#, 50# and 65#. All are green as I have not begun ordering the Lake/River specific colors y...

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I'd definitely fish it.

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NADA.com will be a good place to dial in the pricing. They have options for most everything you would need. For the items that you cannot account for, I would take about 50% of their new value and go from there.

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I had a similar issue with a MG on a boat I picked up from Texas, had 3hrs. but I was still technically the second owner. I dont recall the exact particulars, but I took it down to Gene at the Hook in Oakley and he either A: found a way to work things so it didnt cost me a dime or B:fixed it and cha...

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MS Slammer, AC Minnow something along those lines. I have a feeling the winner will be someone not too well known out of the West Delta (Big Break, Sherman area).

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I am sure Gene and others have been behind the scenes working against this effort. I do understand what you mean though, the shop owners, marina owners, etc. that many have come to know and respect being openly vocal about their opposition to the project will lead to many folks getting involved that...

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Drive I-5 towards Sac. or Stockton, depending which way you're coming from and you'll cross right over it. Find a place to park and dump the tube in.

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I brought one in from Texas a couple years back and had to take to the Highway Patrol office for them to verify serial numbers, etc. If I remember correctly, I had the option to bring the trailer to DMV, but the area was too tight. Beyond that it is pretty straight forward.

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A little off topic but in general there are also far too many tournaments held right out of Russo's. The start point (Russo's) is fine however the fish need to be spread out when released and not just dumped right back at Franks. Maybe some Orgs. do make an attempt at spreading the release and I am ...

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Purple Senko, Zoom Big Dead Ringers or RI Big Units.

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ATT-3.5

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If you dont mind getting a little wet, bite should be fantastic. Dont think it should get too nasty for you in the tube, it doesn't look like the wind will be too bad.

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Supposedly, the Motorguide is built with longevity in mind, with digitally controlled temps., etc. also has the built in transducer if you want it. Smoother start so it does not try to throw you into the drink when you have it to turned to the side on high settings. It also claims to run longer on a...

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The area you are looking for is going to be located between Pittsburg and Martinez. In this zone is typically where the water will become too high in salt content too sustain LMB in any numbers/size. The plant types are similar however there are far fewer underwater weeds at this mid point and beyon...

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Best thing I have found to do is talk with the land owner or whomever is currently leasing the land, if it is farmland which you need to cross. You can run a public records search if you do not know off-hand who the owner is. Explain to them that you want to fish the area, practice catch and release...

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There are about a 8-12 screws (tiny) which require a small star head driver. It is on the lower portion, just above the cable plug-ins. A little difficult to see at first if you dont take the cover completely off. As for the warranty end, I do not know if it will void it in any way. Mine wont quit b...

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Yep, that was the one, haven't seen them since I was a teenager.

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I've used em on the Delta with decent success, but there are a heck of a lot better options for the same type of bait. The one that used to really tear em up I can't remember the name of. It was a tubelike bait that when you pulled back on your rod and let the slack go, the lure would shoot forward....

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You also have a 5 amp fuse inside the unit which may be loose. If all else fails, you may want to check it out.

DaHawg

The 7" is about all is use on the Delta. Black/Blue or Watermelon black flake. 5/0-6/0 T-rigged on 50#-65# braid or whatever line you prefer and you are in business.

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As I understand the info about Steves son is correct. As for the cheating rumor this was a situation that had about up in a tournament that he was not even fishing. One of his previous team partners fished in a tournament and there was some speculation about "cheating" however it was resol...

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The Loomis Frog Rod is also a good stick, fast action tip for accuracy but plenty of backbone. I believe one is for sale in the Classifieds.

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If I can round up my partner we will be there.

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Topwater 9" AC Minnow

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Delta-What about Barrack and Sapp, both a couple that should be right up there at the top as well.

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Not walking it, ya can but it is difficult and doesn't seem to look right. I use it more or less like a buzz bait as the leg action is pretty good and makes a unique sound. The nice thing with this as opposed to a buzz bait is that you can stop it, vary speed, etc. and it will stay afloat. I've had ...

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Good open water bait, I've had most success in the summer months with current over grass/islands, a lot of monster fish. Works well on the weed edges both in the trough and on the open water side. The hookup is very poor, the stock hook on the older models was garbage, not sure if they have improved...

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I figured as much, but wanted to confirm with ya. Order was over $250.00, so I will look forward to delivery.

Thanks again for the great deal!!

Take Care,
Hawg

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BTD, Okay, took you up on the offer as it is a great deal. I just received confirmation that the order has shipped however, it mentions all of the tackle, etc. that I ordered, but there is no mention of the rod being shipped. Is it coming and not noted on the order tally, or do I need to run a follo...

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Wish I could answer your question but unfortunately I am having a similar issue. What I found to be the problem was a little 5amp fuse inside the unit was blowing. I still have not figured out the cause of the problem and do not know why it started either. I have not made any changes or additions of...

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PB Largemouth 12.4lbs. February 2006 Delta, Snag Proof Frog-Sparrow

PB Smallie, 4.2lbs. July 2002 Delta (Near Mossdale)-Rat-L-Trap (Craw Pattern).

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Todd, If you end up going the Delta route, let me know. I have a number of foreclsoures in Discovery Bay that may fit your needs, Your other option will be Bethel Island for on the water living, but a major difference in the communities. Shoot me a PM or give me a call (209) 321-1868 and I'll be hap...

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I never really left my bass boat in the water too long just couldn't stand to do it. However my other boat which is more of a ski boat/cruiser type was left in for about a 3month period and I ended up with all kinds of nasty stuff stuck to the hull and motor. Some of it was stuck real good (hard chu...

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I have a lift for sale if needed, 10,000 lb. Hydrohoist. Way more than what you will need, but it will save you a ton off the price of a new one, I will let it go cheap if interested. Feel free to give me a call 209-321-1868 Neil

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Gator,
I had sent you a direct e-mail about donating two of the items I currently have up for auction in the general auction section, buit haven't heard from ya. Let me know where to send them or if I just post them and I'll be happy to take care of it.

Take Care,
DaHawg

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