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Brian Manthe

I'll be up in Nice in early April and want to find out what the best launch ramp is (preferably with a dock) to launch from to fish the upper lake?

Brian Manthe

I will be heading down to Clearlake during the week of April 20-24th. I read somewhere that there's supposed to be a FLW tourney that weekend and also it looks like some other smaller tourneys. My question is during these tourneys, if I'm just a guy on vacation fishing, are there certain parts of th...

Brian Manthe

I'm buying the boat from my dad, so he has no problem taking it down for me. It's a 2007 Merc with only 80 hours on it, so it shouldn't have anything wrong, but you never know. The problem is, I'm having a difficult time finding any mechanic that has time to look at it in the next 2 days. My dad liv...

Brian Manthe

Thank you for the info. I will definitely have them do all of your suggestions. I have heard that C&C may be booked and unfortunately they are closed today. Is there any other reputable Merc/Ranger mechanics in the Folsom or within a 20 mile radius if C&C can't do it? I'm wanting to get this...

Brian Manthe

I live in Oregon and I'm looking at buying a boat in the Folsom area. I am hoping to get some advice on a couple of mechanics in that area that could do a pre-purchase inspection for me in the next day or 2. The boat I'm purchasing is a 2007 Ranger Reata with a 150 Merc engine and I need to just hav...

Brian Manthe

Thanks for the info. I'm really glad I asked cause I almost bought the powerdrive and think I may have been disappointed.

Brian Manthe

I have a small 15 ft fiberglass boat that I want to put a bow mount trolling motor on. The front deck has about 18 1/2 inches of area to put the trolling motor mount. I'm wondering if that is enough space for a Minn Kota edge foot control trolling motor. Is that enough room on the front deck to moun...

Brian Manthe

I pm'd you and posted additional questions right above your bump.

Brian Manthe

How old is it?
What is the shaft length?
Anything wrong with it?
Do you have any photos?
I live in Medford, Or. could you ship it?

Brian Manthe

I have an LMS 480 GPS that is approximately 3 years old and a new LmS 480 that I want to network together. Are there certain connectors that are needed to use to network them, or is there something special that I need?

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I am going to be going back and forth between Oregon and Tennessee quite a bit. I am wanting to know how the bass fishing is in middle and Eastern Tennessee.

Brian Manthe

I'm trying to get my boat shipped and they need to know how much it weighs. I have a 2000 champion 20 ft. w/ dual console w/ 200 optimax w/ tandem axle trailer. How much do you think the combo weighs?

Brian Manthe

My brother is wanting to buy my bass boat, but he lives in Texas. I was wondering if anyone knew what the best method to get a boat from Sacramento to Texas would be? How much should he expect to pay for a transport like this?

Brian Manthe

My dad just bought a new boat and has the option from dealer to purchase 2 lowrance lms-520 gps units, or can upgrade to a LCX-27C Sonar/GPS Chartplotter Combo for the front of the boat. It's a pretty spendy upgrade, so I am wondering if in your opinion the LCX 27c is that much better of a unit than...

Brian Manthe

I'm wondering if anyone has a 2007 Ranger Reata 180 fish and ski. I'm trying to figure out which fish and ski to purchase and I am narrowing it down. What are the pros and cons of this boat?

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

The budget isn't really an issue, he has just found a couple really good deals on some older boats, that I think would be hard to pass up. My dad is thinking he should buy a newer boat due to the emissions controversy, but I told him to buy the older boat. The older boats have very few hours on the ...

Brian Manthe

I'm doing some research on boats for my dad who is looking to buy a used boat. He lives in Sacramento and has found a couple of Procraft fish and ski's with 2001 Mercury EFI's on them. What are your opinions on this engine and should he be concerned with emissions regulations in the Sacramento area ...

Brian Manthe

I'm heading down to fish Clearlake on Wednesday, and I'm wondering what you think will happen with fishing with the sudden dip in Temperature. It's supposed to get down to 77 degrees for outside temp on Wednesday and then stable out for the next few days after that. I'm going to be there Wed.- Sunda...

Brian Manthe

First off I know this is supposed to go into the vehicle discussion thread, but no one ever seems to respond to that thread, and I'm needing to purchase this truck today. So that's why I'm asking for your advice on this thread. I am wondering if anyone has experience with the older Fords Early 1990'...

Brian Manthe

I am wondering if anyone has experience with the older Fords Early 1990's. That have the 5.0 Liter engine. I have a 20 ft. Champion bass boat that I need to buy a truck that can pull it to my local lakes in Southern Oregon, and maybe an occasional trip to Clearlake over the siskiyou's. Will the Ford...

Brian Manthe

I'm wondering if there is much of a difference in fishing Texas or in California. Are the lakes more consistent for 3-8lb bass in Texas compared to California. Also, is the fishing easier in Texas or in California, are most of the same techniques used. I'm wondering if any one has fished any lakes n...

Brian Manthe

I was watching a show the other day and the pro had put some glue on the tip of a Horny toad frog to keep it from falling down on the hook. I wasn't sure if it was just straight superglue or if it was an actual glue designed for fishing. So I bought some superglue and tried it. I had a decent fish h...

Brian Manthe

There okay if you run out of all your other shaky head hooks. I don't really care for the thicker hook that the heavier ones have. I prefer the Luke Clausen Shaky head hooks. They have a "I think it's" Titanium screw that doesn't break off when you actually catch a fish. I tried some of th...

Brian Manthe

I am wondering what you have found to be the best way to sell your boat. I'm having a hard time marketing it and getting a lot of people to look at it. I live in So. Oregon where bass fishing isn't that popular, so I am going to probably rely on someone in No. cal to buy it. Which websites, or magaz...

Brian Manthe

I'm sorry I put it in this forum, but the other forums don't get much attention paid to them. I'm out to buy a truck real soon, and I'm weighing the options for pulling my boat. I have an F350 now w/ a 460 and it's costing me to much in gas to even justify short fishing trips. So I'm wanting the guy...

Brian Manthe

What is the typical gas mileage for Ford or Chevy's around1993 to 1996, for
1. 1/2 ton
2. 3/4 ton

and most importantly, what do each of these veh's typically get for mileage pulling a 20ft bass boat.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

My story of being a proud father, Hit the water today at 8am. I took my 5yr. old daughter today who was itching to finally get to go out in the warm weather. After an hour of fishing, but not catching, she got really bored and decided it was time for a break. So she sat down and not only ate her can...

Brian Manthe

I was wondering how to tell if my engine is a 2.5 liter or a 3.0 liter Optimax? A boat mechanic said the 2000 3.0 liter optimax was notorious for problems but the 2.5 was a good engine. I couldn't find any markings showing what liter engine it was.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I'm heading down there on Saturday, and before I break the bank and kickdown $40 for a swimbait, I'm wondering if the bite is still good? Is the windy weather on Saturday going to help the swimbait bite or hurt it.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I am planning on coming down this weekend to fish from Oregon. Looking at the weather Saturday is going to be a pretty rainy/windy day and Friday and Sunday look to be pretty nice. How does a quick cold/windy day affect the fishing on Clearlake. In your opinions, does it usually shut the bite off or...

Brian Manthe

does bass pro shop have anything comparable to what you like. I've got a gift card I'm trying to buy hooks and worms with.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I'm looking at the Bass pro shop catalog and I'm wondering which shaky head hooks you guys would recommend. And what weight do you like the best. Then which worms from the catalog do you guys prefer. I have a gift certificate from there so I'm needing to buy it from Bass Pro.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I used to have insurance w/ Progressive, paid about $444 for my 2000 Champion. Got a quote for my Vehicles, home and Boat insurance from Travelers insurance and ended up saving $400 a year on my insurance premiums for all three combined. I was shocked. The best thing about it is that all my coverage...

Brian Manthe

I was watching the Elite on the Delta and they showed Aaron Martens retying his jig and it looked as if he was holding the line and then swinging the jig in a circular motion around the line. What kind of knot is this that he was tying?

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

If you go to basszone.com and go to the BZ board and post your question a lady named Linda C. who is a Lowrance customer service rep and will respond to your question. She is extremely knowledgeable and will figure out your problem.

Good Luck,

Brian Manthe

I was wondering what everyone's opinion is on pitching/flipping jigs and heavier lures w/ Fireline (30lbs.) in the smoke color? Is this line to visible in fairly clear water? How about for open water jig fishing?

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I live in Southern Oregon where there are only a few bass clubs available. None of which fish a team tournament format. I am wondering what steps are taken to start up a bass club? Are there restrictions against team tournament clubs or are there disadvantages to a club like this. If anyone could gi...

Brian Manthe

I live in Southern Oregon where there are only a few bass clubs available. None of which fish a team tournament format. I am wondering what steps are taken to start up a bass club? Are there restrictions against team tournament clubs or are there disadvantages to a club like this. If anyone could gi...

Brian Manthe

I just bought a new swivl-eze transom saver and I'm trying to figure out which adjustment to put it on. Is there a rule of thumb of how high to have your engine while towing a boat. The box says it ranges from 24"- 36". I have a 2000 champion w/ a 200hp. optimax, I put the screw in the sec...

Brian Manthe

I was just wondering how well those Black lights that go on the bill of your hat from Bass Pro work. Are they good enough for night fishing to not need a big black light that goes on your boat? How is the battery life? Also has anyone tried the Nite III's LED Black Light, it's supposed to be about 5...

Brian Manthe

Does anyone know how the Toyota Tacoma (2002 or older) and the Dodge Dakota crew cab (2002 or older), will pull my 20ft. champion bassboat. Is this to much boat for these trucks> I will be pulling it over the siskiyou's.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

I'm looking to buy a vacation house on Clearlake, I am going to have it as a vacation rental for other fishermen as well. Where do you think would be the best place to buy real estate on the lake. Also where do most of the tournaments launch out of, North or South part of lake. Budget is 200-300k. A...

Brian Manthe

I found on Doug Hannon's website, that if you refer 3 friends to his website, he gives away a free copy of his book by Email (it's called an E-book). It's some pretty interesting reading, especially for free.
Here's the website:
http://www.bassprofessor.com/

Brian Manthe

I am wondering if there are downloads available for ipods (podcasts) that you listen to about bass fishing? I'm wondering if there is daily or weekly fishing info stations that can be found on Itunes Podcasts?

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

This would be excluded under your part 4 coverage for "mechanical failure/ wear tear". Coverage to an outboard is only covered when the damage is caused from an "unintentional sudden event" such as ramming your engine into your garage. So you could actually ram the engine into br...

Brian Manthe

I'm trying to plan a trip to Clearlake this Summer and I'm wondering which month June, July or August) to choose. Just curious which month you guy's would choose if you were planning a Summer trip.

Thanks,

Brian Manthe

So I wonder what us guys that have only one side can do, that was pretty anti-climatic. I thought we were onto something good.

Brian Manthe

I just emailed the guys at the company that sells those centering clips, they sell for $6.99 and come w/ 2 clips. Seems like a great deal to me.

Brian Manthe

I checked these sealskinz out on bass pro shop, but I'm not sure which one would be the best. There is 1 pair for $29.00 and one for $49.95. I've attached both gloves for comparisons: http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=66263&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults http://...

Brian Manthe

both of those are exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the help.

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