Nice boat. Is it maintained regularly?
Thanks!
vn
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- Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:28 pm
- Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
- Topic: 2012 Ranger Z 518 SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1773
- Tue Jun 26, 2018 5:41 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rod handle repair?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1678
Re: Rod handle repair?
Couple ways, wine corks, grated with fine cheese grater mixed with outdoor wood gkue. Smear it all on, let it dry and sand with 200 grit sandpaper, then seal it. Or, Homec Depot, Wood/Cork filler in a tube. Same idea, put it on thick, let it dry, sand it and seal it. Isn't wood glue water soluble? ...
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 12:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Berryessa
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1629
Re: Lake Berryessa
It's been windy on the main body for the past several days so there is some staining along the shore. The water temp backed off from 61-65 a couple weeks ago to 56 to 61 last Sunday. Fish are up and active fish from noon onward but were kind of slow from 9 to 11. Should only get better, but keep mov...
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19644
A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Luckily, the two guys were okay!
According to an article, the lock nut on the hydraulic steering came off.....
According to an article, the lock nut on the hydraulic steering came off.....
- Fri Mar 04, 2016 8:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Boat repair shop with a DYNO machine ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 615
Re: Boat repair shop with a DYNO machine ?
I had a 1997 Mercury EFI that had similar problems when it was new. After several trips to different lakes, it started to die while on plane. Had to squeeze the bulb to get it going again. Then it would idle fine, but when I went on plane, it died or sputtered. Turned out to be plastic milling curly...
- Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:09 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2266
Re: No left turn signal/brake light on trailer
If you popped a fuse, it might be indication of a shorted wire. Check all the rub spots on the wires or you may continue to pop fuses. Good luck.
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: fish weighing scales
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1231
Re: fish weighing scales
Check out the one they use on Major League Fishing by Brecknell. The model is called ElectroSamson. It seems to be able to repeat weights fairly accurately. It does not have a memory for 5 fish, so you would need to keep track of weights by other means like "Accu-Cull Weight Recorder". My ...
- Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fisherman's Warehouse Sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1112
Re: Fisherman's Warehouse Sale
To find the bass fishing stuff you wanted but couldn't get from BPS. Smart move by Fisherman's Warehouse!.
- Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:22 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prep for upcoming FLW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3433
Re: Prep for upcoming FLW
Thanks for the explanation. I've been noticing changes over last year just on my iPhone Navionics app. I had some ideas of where these updates were coming from, but now we know. It sounds like crowd based data gathering that is the new internet buzzword.
Thanks!
-vernon
Thanks!
-vernon
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:17 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prep for upcoming FLW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3433
Re: Prep for upcoming FLW
Travis,
What types of changes do you expect to see on your map when you update it? I thought these maps were just a bunch of contour lines of the bottom. Is there more that this?
What types of changes do you expect to see on your map when you update it? I thought these maps were just a bunch of contour lines of the bottom. Is there more that this?
- Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: How Is Clear Lake Air Quality?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1129
How Is Clear Lake Air Quality?
Might go fishing this weekend. How is the air quality up there. Smoke irritates my lungs, so I don't want to go if it's bad.
Thanks!
-vernon
Thanks!
-vernon
- Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Otters in the Delta?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1814
Re: Otters in the Delta?
They are everywhere!! Franks, and Disappointment. I don't like fishing around them, cause I don't seem to get bit when they are near.
- Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Good baitcasting setup.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1112
Re: Good baitcasting setup.
The answer will depend on how seriously you plan to fish for bass and how much you're willing to spend.
- Thu May 14, 2015 7:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Will a 36v trolling motor run on 24v?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16915
Battery Conductance Tester
I came across a cheap battery tester: SOLAR BA5 100-1200 Cold Cranking Amps Electronic Battery Tester. It was about $50 on Amazon. It gives you a battery status reading. I have a small farm with lots of batteries and this device helps me determine when I need to replace them. " Test 12-volt bat...
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Highway 12 closed March 6-9
- Replies: 3
- Views: 958
Re: Highway 12 closed March 6-9
Here are the details of exact dates and future closures. from 10:00 p.m. on Fridays to 5:00 a.m. Mondays. Six 55 hour weekend closures: March 6 - 9, 2015 April 10 - 13, 2015 October 23 - 26, 2015 October 30 - November 2, 2015 November 6 - 9, 2015 November 13 - 16, 2015 http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist10/e...
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:11 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: John Lowe aka "STONE FREE"
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2219
Re: John Lowe aka "STONE FREE"
My condolences to the Lowe family.
My thoughts are with you.
-vernon n.
My thoughts are with you.
-vernon n.
- Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: ABA Delta East
- Replies: 1
- Views: 818
ABA Delta East
Hey Fred,
Earlier on the ABA website, they had a circuit listed launching out of B&W. Did they cancel that circuit?
-vernon
Earlier on the ABA website, they had a circuit listed launching out of B&W. Did they cancel that circuit?
-vernon
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake this week 12/8/2014 ZERO Rumsey
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1367
Re: Clear Lake this week 12/8/2014 ZERO Rumsey
We passed zero and as of this morning; +0.34. Projected to be +1.6 by Monday morning!
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:46 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: How long after Open Heart
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3270
Re: How long after Open Heart
I was 47 at the time and had bypass January of '08 and took my boat out to Clear Lake by myself April '08. Just don't do anything that puts pressure on your sternum for at least 2 months to make sure it heals quickly. That first trip out felt sooooo good!!! Just remember everyone heals differently. ...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Satellite weather pictures
- Replies: 2
- Views: 970
Re: Satellite weather pictures
Most of the major weather site have similar maps. Intellicast has an interactive map.
click on layers and select the feature your want to see, like satellite. You can then zoom out or in and move around.
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/WxMap.aspx
click on layers and select the feature your want to see, like satellite. You can then zoom out or in and move around.
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/WxMap.aspx
- Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: berryessa launching
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1508
Re: berryessa launching
Is the launch fee at Pleasure Cove $25 right now like the website says?norcalracer wrote:Markley Cove,PLeasure cove ( the best rite now),Steele park,Putah Creek. CApell Free launch is closed! Steele Park may close soon!
Markley cove might be $15 if the off season rate is in place.
- Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:40 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Can't remove rear seat post
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7889
Re: Can't remove rear seat post
What should we do to the seat posts and the post hole to insure that it never gets stuck? Teflon spray, occasionally, or WD40, or something else? Thanks, - Wolfeman Probably the best thing is to do periodic maintenance like clean the hole and pole, then reinsert. If you use a lubricant, it might tr...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:33 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Water
- Replies: 1
- Views: 842
Clear Lake Water
This is interesting!
http://www.kcra.com/news/whats-to-blame ... 32#!bfyZ6m
http://www.kcra.com/news/whats-to-blame ... 32#!bfyZ6m
- Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: I caught a weird fish in the Delta
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2930
Re: I caught a weird fish in the Delta
Did it look like this?
http://calfish.ucdavis.edu/species/?uid=82&ds=241
http://calfish.ucdavis.edu/species/?uid=82&ds=241
- Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Cody Meyer in the AOY battle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 682
Re: Cody Meyer in the AOY battle
These two must be joined at the hip. Last weekend Andy Morgan finished 14th and Cody 15th.
- Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Not sure! TM pedal recessed box.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1949
Any Regrets from installation?
I've also been contemplating installing the Comfortroll recessed box. Just wondering if anyone has caused the deck to collapse when a large person uses the deck after installing one of these.
Any installation horror stories? (cut something they shouldn't or too far or too deep?)
Thx!
Any installation horror stories? (cut something they shouldn't or too far or too deep?)
Thx!
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bad propeller or is it still useable ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1154
Re: Bad propeller or is it still useable ?
If I'm not mistaken, you are about to have a spun hub. Take to a prop shop for advice. They can replace the hub on that prop.
-vernon
-vernon
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Any Results from the Holder Ford Tournament on Clear Lake ?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1314
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1900
Re: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
For the bridgework at Threemile Slough on 160. http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/wsc/pio/pr/index.php?action=getPressRelease&id=531 Release Date: 2/27/2014 District: 3 Contact: Dennis Keaton Phone: (530) 741-5474 Email: dennis.keaton@dot.ca.gov State Highway 160 Closures Cancelled Due to Wet Weather S...
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:20 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1900
Re: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
Thanks Fred! Getting too many conflicting reports: http://riovistacity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/State-Route-160-Closure-Feb-2014.pdf I think we'll still go via I80-680. According to Google maps, it adds only 4 minutes to the drive versus hwys 12 - 160. Just in case the opening is delayed, woul...
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:50 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1900
Re: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
We usually head to Russo's via 12-160 from Sacramento for tournaments. So knowing the bridgework schedule will be important.
We'll use I-80 - 680 to hwy 4 instead.
Thanks Mike.
-vernon
We'll use I-80 - 680 to hwy 4 instead.
Thanks Mike.
-vernon
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1900
Rio Vista - Antioch Bridge Work??
Does anyone know if they are still closing the bridge at Threemile Slough at nights. Trying to see if it's usable early Saturday morning.
Thanks!
-vernon
Thanks!
-vernon
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 4:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: ABA Clear Lake
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2091
Re: ABA Clear Lake
I'm not sure if this link will work for future news : it might only show current info.
http://americanbass.com/index.php/en/no ... nfilters=0
http://americanbass.com/index.php/en/no ... nfilters=0
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Oroville Lake Boat launch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 842
Re: Oroville Lake Boat launch
Looks like Bidwell and Spillway are open. Spillway is almost done, but Bidwell can go quite a bit further down.
current level (as of 1/21/14) is 701ft
http://www.lakeoroville.net/boating-overview
current level (as of 1/21/14) is 701ft
http://www.lakeoroville.net/boating-overview
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:10 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Transducer Installation Help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1351
Re: Transducer Installation Help
Nice to have names to these rigging thingies...
http://www.thmarine.com/products/Riggin ... al-Rigging
http://www.thmarine.com/products/Riggin ... al-Rigging
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Farewell.....Montana Bound
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4415
Re: Farewell.....Montana Bound
I remember Bob had taysays software or something like that? Small intimate group that I can remember logging on to say good night to everyone :) talking to people who could not sleep etc. Always appreciated some good advice from Cooch with a key board and a cold beer :) Bob Taylor's software was Ta...
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:09 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3802
Re: Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
Just replaced mine same problem. Greased it every year had prblems for the last year or so then just wouldn't extend all the way Medfish, did you replace it yourself or take it to the shop? I read it's about $80 to order from Ranger. I'm going to try flipping the jack upside down and remove the whe...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:21 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3802
Re: Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
My 2007 trailer has a zerk fitting on the jack for grease. Does yours? Yes. This zerk feeds grease to the top of the jack where handle turns the gears, but not to the jack screw shaft. I've taken the top off and sprayed WD40 down the top to see if penetrant makes its way down. But it doesn't reliev...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:19 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3802
Ranger Trail Trailer Jack
I have a 2004 Ranger Trail trailer with a frame mounted jack. The jack is squealing and is getting hard to turn.
I've taken the plastic cap off the top and sprayed it with lube without any effect. Anyone have any remedies?
Thanks!
-vernon
I've taken the plastic cap off the top and sprayed it with lube without any effect. Anyone have any remedies?
Thanks!
-vernon
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments
- Replies: 43
- Views: 10457
Re: POLL Top reasons why you don't fish tournaments
dam I miss the old days... sadly they are gone forever. the pussification of America is in full effect. The first tournament I ever fished when I moved from so cal to nor cal was against Gary Dobyns, Kent Brown, Dennis Parika, Marcel Colin, Andre Moore, Mike Vanwagner, Mike Reynolds etc etc etc.. I...
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Disabling surge brakes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7011
- Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:40 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Disabling surge brakes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7011
Re: Disabling surge brakes
What are the condition of the suspension springs? I wonder if your spring is broken and the brakes actuating might cause the tire to rub on the fender on one side?
-vernon
-vernon
- Fri May 31, 2013 9:03 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: First time on delta...HELP
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1471
Re: First time on delta...HELP
You don't have to stray too far from reservior tactics. Dropshot on 12lb line, weightless senkos, brushhogs, Sweet Beavers, will all work at times. shallow cranks. Look for weedlines with 3 to 5 ft of water. You can throws Spooks and poppers too. Weed and algae is growing in and covering the shallow...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Berryessa on the books for Ultimate Bass University Tue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 562
Re: Lake Berryessa on the books for Ultimate Bass University
Hmmmm, late 60's TV... Unfortunately, I remember it well.kb wrote: Same bat time, same bat channel:
-vernon
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mark Daniels Jr... Wins TBF National Championship
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3146
Re: Mark Daniels Jr... Wins TBF National Championship
Congratulations to Mark and the Hi's Tackle Team!!!
-vernon
-vernon
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: T-H Marine Two Way Alarm
- Replies: 0
- Views: 350
T-H Marine Two Way Alarm
Does anyone have one of these installed in their boat? Thoughts? By the description, it seems like it is only a shock alarm (goes off when bumped). So I imagine you can't use this system to protect your boat when it's at a dock in the water. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8anTkQl82q4 Anyone have any...
- Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Folsom Motels?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1312
Re: Folsom Motels?
Harding Blvd has some single or two level hotels. I think they are less expensive than the ones around East Roseville Parkway or North Sunrise blvd. Herritage Inn and Best Western Inn https://maps.google.com/maps?q=inns&hl=en&ll=38.747733,-121.269118&spn=0.006343,0.009602&sll=38.7477...
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:24 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Folsom Motels?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1312
Re: Folsom Motels?
Dom, Not sure if you'll get many responses and I'd hate to see you left hanging with this question. The FuturePro folks might have an answer. Most of the hotels are to the west of Folsom Lake down Douglas. You'll have to call around to see which of these hotel have outlets in the parking lots. https...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Folsom Granite Bay Ramp
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:28 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Folsom Granite Bay Ramp
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
Re: Folsom Granite Bay Ramp
I was there last Friday. The main ramp is open and there were two docks for your use.
Quite a few boats were out there! Fishing was pretty good. Look shallower for fish. They were not very deep. Eggs popping out on some.
-vernon
Quite a few boats were out there! Fishing was pretty good. Look shallower for fish. They were not very deep. Eggs popping out on some.
-vernon
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