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Phil Crader

Thumbs up for the MotoStop. I have towed across Hwy 12, Eight Mile Road, and all the train tracks going to Pardee countless times, and I've had no problems.

Phil Crader

I'm on the site now, but it's like a really bad slide show. At least I can hear, though.

Phil Crader

FLW Live is not currently available... You will be connected automatically once it is. Starting at it for 10 minutes now.

Phil Crader

I'm sorry to hear about your TM ending up in the rocks. That would piss me off, too. But, if someone ran too close to your boat, that is a problem with an individual, not the agency. I can tell you firsthand that the State Parks folks at Folsom helped us (Folsom Bass Team) put on a Cast for Kids eve...

Phil Crader

I have a Cougar with a 225 Opti and a 26 pitch Trophy. When I bought it, it had 2 of the large diameter PVS plugs, and used to wash the prop a lot. I am now running 4 of the mid-diameter PVS plugs, and it corrected the problem. I still have to let off a bit when I am getting out of the hole, but it'...

Phil Crader

I want to say thanks to Phillip and Mike VanWagner at Capitol City Marine. My engine was having a problem that had the manufacturer scratching their heads. Phillip diagnosed and fixed the problem, and Mike gave a very fair price. Today was my first day on the water in a while, and my boat ran like a...

Phil Crader

Way to go Chad and Mike! Do it again tomorrow. Folsom Bass Team is pulling for you.

Phil Crader

Congrats, Jonathan and John. What a day! I'm glad you got those big ones out of your system before Clear Lake!

Phil Crader

For all the brands of flourocarbon that I've tried, you'll need a large diameter spool to keep 14-15 pound test from uncoiling. My 17 pound flouro doesn't even cast very well on a baitcaster. But, I love the sensitivity. I only use up to 10 pound flouro on the small spinning reels (2500's) and 6-8 o...

Phil Crader

I talked with DWR this morning. Same as what Jay said. He said the gravel ramp should work for club tourneys. There is plenty of parking. He wasn't sure if there was a dock. Anyhow, it sounds like we're in business.

Phil Crader

I put a call in to DWR. I'll post up whatever I hear back.

Phil Crader

Call Marv's trailers in Rancho. They're between Sunrise and Hazel on Folsom Blvd, closer to Sunrise, on the north side of Folsom. They've done good work for me in the past, they stand behind it, and they are fast.

Phil Crader

Thanks for the good info, Dean. I went out to the garage this morning to check the batteries and the same bank on the charger is blinking red. I've unplugged it. I'll get the charger checked out.

Phil Crader

Today, at Pardee (a great fishery, by the way :D ), I heard a LOUD noise from the back of the boat. I asked my buddy, "What was that?", and he had no idea. When I stepped on the trolling motor, it had almost no power. Took a look in the bilge to see if something had come undone and noticed...

Phil Crader

I drove by Hennesey last week and thought it looked pretty good from the road. Found the website when I got home and it said no motorboats allowed. I swear there were about a dozen boats trailers in the parking lot and at least one was a bass boat. Anyone know if motorboats are allowed there?

Phil Crader

My understanding is that the two-cycle bans aren't really a result of global warming concerns. As was pointed out earlier, with a two-cycle engine, a lot of unburned fuel goes directly into the water. This is not the case with DFI motors, but can be a problem with EFI and the old carbuerated engines...

Phil Crader

This is a list of dealers from the Blade Runner website.

http://www.bladerunnertackle.com/dealers/

Phil Crader

LRT Graphics in Chico (a Western Bass sponsor) did t-shirts for Folsom Bass Team. The shirts and the price were great. Their URL is: http://www.lrtgraphics.com/

Phil Crader

Dept. of Boating and Waterways is tasked by legislative mandate with controlling invasive weeds, including water hyacinth and egeria densa, in the Delta. They are only required to control them to the extent that waterways remain navigable. In the past, this has meant that they create a path through ...

Phil Crader

Didn't see anything on Blockbuster, unless you want to learn to play bass, like the master, John Entwistle (from The Who).

Phil Crader

Chris, I would recommend calling LRT Graphics in Chico. They do great work and they're a Western Bass sponsor.

http://www.lrtgraphics.com/

Phil Crader

I have to agree. Those markings look identical. If it's not the same fish, it just found it's twin. Let's hear it for catch and release.

Phil Crader

Not sure. I checked the link and it works for me. Good luck. Barrack is currently leading it by a pound, but there are a lot of people who haven't weighed in yet.

Phil Crader

http://www.flwoutdoors.com/flwlive/flas ... elliteid=2

Phil Crader

I don't know about the legality, but I buy needles at a animal feed store on Grant Line Road in Elk Grove. Most feed stores sell them. I think they are .25 or .50 each. Buy the ones with the green sleeve. They are the thicker needles and clog less often.

Phil Crader

Larry, where would one find a copy of "Bigmouth" and what is it about?

Thanks

Phil Crader

http://www.snopes.com/katrina/soapbox/dakota.asp

Phil Crader

I know two guys running this type of product on their boat. One is on a 120 Force and the other is on a 150 Black Max. Both say very good things about the planing time, speed, and handling.

Phil Crader

When I was looking into them, I found that when compared to Lowrance, the same model Eagle has either lower resolution or less watts. That's why the price is lower. Check the watts and resulotion on the model you're interested in. Here's the specs for the LMS/Fishmark 480. Lowrance LMS 480 http://ww...

Phil Crader

LRT did graphics on my partents' houseboat. They came out awesome. Houseboats need to look good too, even at 4 mph

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Phil Crader

Impressive! What time of year was that?

Phil Crader

Thanks, Greg. I mostly fish club events, so witnessing 20+ bags at Folsom are a rarity to me. That's the point of my post. I'm trying to find out how often people weigh them. If they are that common, then I don't think the reports are that unbelievable.

Phil Crader

The Folsom Reports page got me wondering how many times tournaments on Folsom have been won with bags in excess of 20 pounds? I can think of 5 times between 2001 and now. Some of these are from my memory, so I apologize if the names, dates, or weights are off. Can you guys add to the list? 1. Cuccia...

Phil Crader

Fishermens Warehouse does a good job.

Phil Crader

http://www.shastacascade.org/color/shalake.htm

Phil Crader

Same company that's wrapping sTony's boat.

LRT Graphics
2725 Highway 32 Suite E
Chico, Ca 95973
530-879-9261

Phil Crader

Dean, at a recent Folsom Bass Team meeting, Steve Sapp told us how he was catching fish, and donated a guide trip for raffle for the family of a long-time Folsom Bass Team member who passed away. I'd say he is the kind of guide who tells it like it is, even if it's not always in the reports section ...

Phil Crader

The Lariat in Belmont/San Carlos, CA. The best bar ever.

Phil Crader

I use the Navionics Hot Maps Classic, and I love it. No Delta though. Navinics makes a map with contours for the Delta, but it's not on the Lakes chip, it's separate. The only Lowrance map I know of is the Map Create software. That's where I got my Delta map, but no contours on that one. Lowrance an...

Phil Crader

SOCB_Hawghunter wrote:
For those of you looking for a club that shares information, lots of comeraderie and just some good ole competitive fishin then I encourage you to check us out!

With Regards,

Jonathan

On the web at: www.folsombassteam.com

Phil Crader

Folsom Bass Team is a good one. We meet and fish once a month. More info on the website:

www.folsombassteam.com

Phil Crader

I'm not saying the marine can't/shouldn't take it upon themselves. I'm just saying that if they don't, there is someone you can call.

Phil Crader

Not trying to be contrary, but it is actually Dept. of Boating and Waterways responsibility. They are tasked with keeping waters of the State safe and navigable. Call Tim Artz and let him know. His staff should respond to the matter.

http://www.dbw.ca.gov/StaffDir.asp#legislation

Good luck.

Phil Crader

What was the problem with your tilt/trim?

Phil Crader

Fishermens Warehouse carries it.

Phil Crader

There is a relief screw on the tilt/trim unit. Back it out and you can raise it by hand. Lower it onto the trailing bracking by hand, then tighten the relief screw and and you can trailer it. Give your local shop or Lyle a call and they can give you an estimate for diagnosing the problem. PM me is y...

Phil Crader

I was having problem with my tilt/trim that I was unable to fix after removing and disassembling the unit. Lyle, in Galt, fixed it for me. I know Galt might be a bit far from Modesto. But, Lyle is very reasonable and had the thing fixed in a day. Might be worth a shot.

Phil Crader

I have a Fish Hedz too, and I love it. I have no windshield on my boat. I wore it yesterday morning on the Delta because it was cold at blast off. I took it off later on when it warmed up and I got hit in the face by a bee at 60 mph. Wish I'd been wearing it then.

Phil Crader

If your elbow is hurting, I'd do like the add on the Sponsors Page says...

Stop the pain! Buy a Fish Hedz!!!

Phil Crader

Sorry, I meant Blue R70. I'm confusing my NCBF members because I'm exhausted from the beating I took on the Delta today. Great bite out there right now, eh?

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