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Possibly interested in the SR flippin stick.

Where are you located at?

Chris

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Anyone interested in carpooling? I live in Livermore.

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I replaced the carpet in my 96 Tracker V-Hull a little over a year ago. I came to notice this was the second time this was done and the previous engineer forgot to replace/reinstall the latches. I tried to call Tracker directly but they don't carry parts older than 10 years. I also tried to call the...

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Just curious what pound test some of you use for dropshotting. I mainly fish the delta. I am using it on a spinning reel. Is 8 too big or should I consider using a six. Any brands you prefer over others?

Thanks!

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i think thats the last thing some of us are thinking about when we get a fish like that. give us a break, its not like we catch fish like that everyday. i would say that is the camera mans job to remind em. Worst argument ever. So if someone pulls out in front of you while you are driving, it is ac...

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10.93

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Pro â€“ 22.35 lbs
Am - 24.11 lbs

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I have many things to be thankful for but I will keep it to fishing. Finally made it a point to go fishing, spent three times the amount of time on the water this year. Financially I couldn't afford to take the boat out three times a week so I got really acquainted with my float tube. I would use my...

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MT wrote:State Park at Clear Lake?

+1

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Methel Island's finest doing their finest work. They were just waiting for the coldest and most miserable weather to do it in.

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Maybe that is why he is the professor

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So I am by no way shape or form an expert or am I claiming to be about stripers but I do have some questions/hypotheses about the slower fishing this year. I am sure my name will surely give away the fact that I am not a native to the area but I have chasing these things for three years now and by f...

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So I purchased my boat almost a year ago and have been going through and doing some preventative maintenance. I drained the lower unit oil and was wondering if it matters what I replace it with as far as weights in lower unit oil. I have a two stroke 60 HP Merc if that matters at all. Thanks and Che...

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Went out Thursday, all day, and never got things going. Couple of small fish in the morning. Only a few follows for the rest of the day into the evening.

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From my experience PowerPro is worth the extra money. It seems to hold up longer than Spiderwire.

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I looked through a fishing lure ID & Price Guide that my mother too gave me. I found nothing in here about that lure. I would say let em tear it up!

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Went out Saturday. Was on the water about 6:00 and got off at dark. Fished all over. Picked up four early in the morning on Old River. A couple blowups on the Punker but no hookups. Slow, slow mid-morning to early evening. Tried for Black Bass with only one. Things picked up in the evening picking u...

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Headed out at 5:45. Launched out of Holland. Fished South end of Franks. Picked up two. Fished Old River. Couple more. Fished until noon. Total of about 10, biggest was 20". Little bit flustered but I am still holding on to the dream of a strong December. But I am still waiting for that supermo...

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I got the term 'junk fishing' from one of Randy Pringle's videos from the western bass tv section. That is what he calls it when you throw cranks for both BB & stripers (or anything else that will tug on my line).

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What a difference two days makes. On the water at 6:00-12:30. Not one striper. Threw topwater, swimbaits, cranks, hair-rasiers, you name it and nothing. Not even a follow. Assuming overcast was the main difference from Wednesday.

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Finally it is starting to feel like FALL. Launched out of Holland at 5:45 this morning. Threw my Lunker Punker for about a half hour with no takers. Switched to BB fishing at tide change. Lost my PB right next to the boat on a Wadda Jig (guessing right around 6-7 lb class). Saw a ton of bird activit...

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Greg_Cornish wrote:Minnesota, Wisconsin, Upstate NY, from May 15 to October 1 then south for the winter.

Grew up in MN, went to college in WI, and moving to Ithaca area in the next two years!

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This only furthers the theory that alcohol makes you smarter.

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So I am looking to start replacing some of quantity rod with some more quality/ specialty rods. I know a lot of companies make very very expensive rods for pitching/flipping. I would like a quality rod that I am not buying the name on the rod. I am looking to spend between $100-150. I know Dobyn's m...

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I spent a considerable amount of time looking into this same thing last year at this time. I really liked the look of both the Cabela's & BPS rain gear. As far as material they are very similar. In my previous experience Cabela's will stand behind anything with their name on it. My fishing partn...

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I have never really used a jig seriously outside of walleye fishing back in the midwest. I was wondering what colors, size, type to use on the delta. Also, when do you use a plastic trailer and when do you use pork? Thanks for any insight you could provide.

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I am hoping to head out Sunday night for my first night time Striper fishing. I am planning on launching out of Russo's and fishing within Frank's. Is their any tips as far as what baits I should use, areas to fish, etc. Thanks, I am pretty pumped to see new posts under the Striper section daily.

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9.4 - drop shot

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So after a long search on google I could use a little help. I loaded my baitcaster with Suffix Flouro last year (12 lb) and I have broken off three times in the last week no where near the hook. (Once on a heavy fish.) All the searchs I found yielded someones personal opinion. From all the pros &...

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Byron, Well I did mine and ended up coming up short. I purchased 18 feet for my 16 foot boat and had to reorder a small piece to finish. I went through a guy who had a port supply account at West Marine but I got stuck with the shipping both times. My suggestion to you is to go through either a comp...

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I launched Friday morning out of Orwood and the Sheriff and CG were there. I was planning on fishing towards Disco Bay that morning but they told us they were closing down that area to continue their search for a body. While we were launching the Sheriff was pulling in the boat the victims were in. ...

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Guy Williams wrote:Rock bass

+1

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Yes, as G said, use FedEx, UPS blows. I worked in shipping/receiving and UPS doesn't give a sh*t about the packages. Some packages looked like the driver ran over it a couple times then threw it in the truck. It's always a good idea to keep the cardboard tube your rod came in (if you ordered it onl...

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Thanks guys for all the responses. I have a pretty good shopping list going now. We have float tubes meant for backpacking. With waders, fins, & tube it weights less than 5 pounds. I spoke with Summit Ranger Station and things are looking great for a June 18th departure. Thanks again for the hel...

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I fully understand this is bass fishing site but I am sure someone has done what a buddy and I have planned. We are backpacking into Emigrant Wilderness in the Stanislaus Forest in a couple of weeks. We both have float tubes and ultra light fishing gear. What I was wondering is what type of tackle s...

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I am looking to replace my MG trolling motor on 98 Track Deep V. Currently I have a 12 V 37 lb thrust with a 42" shaft. After a strong current and steady wind the other day I have 'had it' with this one. I need something with more juice. I am looking to replace it with something with more thrus...

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Went out Thursday with the old man. Tried Fisherman's Cut & False River with no luck. Caught close to a dozen smaller stripers and two LMB. All inside of Franks. All caught on rattle traps and x-raps.

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Is acetone ok???

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I am beginning the task of recarpeting my Tracker. I have ordered the carpet, adhesive, riveter, and marine grade plywood to replace some soft spots. Any words of wisdom from anyone who has done this before???

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Sorry to hear about your luck. I would first speak with someone in management and make them aware that you are planning on taking them to small claims court. Often times this will draw attention to your matter and save you the fees associated with small claims court. Many times small claims court ar...

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Thanks Rich, I appreciate it. I have not been out for quite sometime now.

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Anyone been out to Franks lately for stripers? My father is flying in from MN this week and going to head out somewhere. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Cheers

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Thank you guys for the advice. I will be placing an order for the Okuma.

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I am originally from MN and spent 25 years there. I am not sure if you are stuck in Minneapolis area or not but if you are free to go anywhere. I would suggest going to Mille Lacs Lake. There are plenty of resorts that will set you up with a house, rods, bait, food, and of course plenty of beer for ...

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Go to Minnesota or Canada if you want good walleye fishing.

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Anyone have any suggestions for a good/ affordable swimbait rod? Anyone using a salt water rod as a cheaper alternative? I am looking for something heavy enough to throw my SPRO BBZ which is 4.9 oz. amongst others.

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