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Wow that is a bummer. So sick of hearing stories like this. With a boat so identifiable I worry that they will just strip it. Check craigslist a.s.a.p. Last year my buddies motor was on there 6 hours after his boat was stolen! He called the cops, went over and the guy had a few other stolen motors a...

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7.1 out of Oroville! Well done!

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Yes Walton is the man for sure. Got a little off topic, all apologies. The warranty is the best. The new reels..... IMHO not so much minus the white "curados".

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Shimano does not charge anyone SHIPPING charges on any warrantied rod. Any charges levied at any counter is done so totally at that shops perogative. ALL SHIPPING charges are re-imbursed to all dealers by the factory, so in actuality that excuse for charging does not fly, though it is the one I hea...

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One of the reasons I purchased Shimano Crucials is because of the warranty! I was told by a reputable dealer that "you can actually break the rod over your knee in the store any will give you a replacement on the spot" There should NOT be any shipping charges either. If they are charging ...

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Nothing but love for Cooch but any reference to his "magic" scale puts a smile on my face. I made a comment about his 12 plus he recently posted (7ish in reality).

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Cooch and his magic scale at it again. As commented by previous poster that sure does not look like a 12. I will admit it looks bigger than that 12.1 (a.k.a 7-8 lb) you recently posted. Nice fish maybe I need to go to the eye doctor?

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Ohhhh the bi/tri monthly questions about BassWest issues. The joy! I as many signed up for a three year membership years ago. After two years of never getting any issues on time and having to call to get them sent I gave up. Never got any of my third year mags. Now I know people will get on here and...

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IT IS 14.68! Found his guide site, hope this isnt a cheap way to get publicity!

http://www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com/1.html

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If it sounds fishy it is! There is no way a fish of that size is coming out of AL! Just like George Perrys record, fishy to me. Here is a link to prove this is b.s.

http://talonlures.com/jamescaldemeyer.aspx

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That is good to hear, Bobby's Perfect "Cranking" Frog drove me crazy! I had a few and they all sank. Glad to hear it is being fixed.

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Well, almost! Hope it gets going. I am off to throw some swimbaits for Stripers. They man only be fish traps but I still think they count. Real swimbait time is just around the corner!

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Wow, I almost hesitate to make a comment about this as I was flamed when I made a comment about my thoughts on two boats helping get to a place that one alone could not. As I said in my previous post they broke no rules and the win is theirs to savor. I guess I was not alone in my thoughts as now th...

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Three words, living the dream! Awesome!

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I was at first a pleased that Zank came out and said that he was "legit" and looked forward to a test. I know that they are not admissible in a court of law, and that some big names have failed them in the past. With this being such a hot button issue I would have thought that all people a...

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I am fully aware of what the expo service is and isn't. It was just one of my favorite selling points, it closed many a rod sale. "don't worry sir for $50 they will fed ex you a new rod and you'll be back in action in a few days no questions asked", I understand that there is still the nor...

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Wow, read the email from Loomis today with the changes that are already in place (4 days warning on fax), took effect 8/1/10 No longer $50 now $100 No more fed ex shipping, standard ONETIME warranty per rod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They only cover in production rods now, no discontinued models or blank...

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Blame them for my frustration? I'm not frustrated! I just think that it is wrong for two boats to work together in that fashion. I remember a few years back a guy whipped out a chainsaw to get to a previously inaccessible area of river. That was cool! Now if he had gotten a "buddy" boat to...

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You know what is scary is that I don't see the token 14' aluminum boat with 4 pointy hats and 8 bobbers out posse at the wall in franks anymore. I don't see them on the Delta much anymore, you know if the minnow guys aren't out the fishing must be bad. They are not in Big Break anymore either. Clear...

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Wow this is a tough call, good work on getting back into that area, too bad you couldn't do it alone. Kinda makes me feel like those two boats are on the same team, its one thing to help a guy out of a jam but to leap frog each other and use each others boats to gain access to a place that a single ...

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Who knew? Gotta love the mug shot, leave this poor guy alone! In the town of weed no less!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100402/ap_ ... -container

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Just went to her website to check her out, what a clueless waste of skin! She sent a letter to DFG about the lack of trout stocking in her area and the effects it has had on the local economy. So she wants to get rid of Stripers and then turn around and stock non native fish in her home area? Of cou...

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So..........what swimbaits were you guys throwin'??? I thought someone mentioned some new Rago bait??? Smoothie maybe??? Thanks in advance!!!

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What a PIG!!

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So sad, and at such a young age! RIP and enjoy fishing up in that big pond in the sky!

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That whole stamp thing was a debacle. They have yet to spend any of the money the stamp has taken it. Wonder how much money they raised in tickets for not having the stamp. Typical DFG b.s. Oh we need this stamp and we are going to improve the water, fishing, yadda, yadda, yadda. 6 Million plus sitt...

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The cat story was hilarious! Talk about the wrong lure to play with. When I buy toys for my cats they play more with the wrapper. Go figure. As for the hooks, I take out the middle one and put two bigger owner meanies with rowdy split rings. I second the hint to Grant

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Wow. Wow. That is one big old brown. That thing could take out small children. Where can I get 10lb salmon swimbait? Wonder if it hit his lure or if it smoked a salmon he was reeling in? Imagine seeing that fish for the first time......

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I always try to buy online.. Best competative prices. Most shops don't have another store to compete with so why lower prices? I bought 3 packs of paca craw chunk trailers the other day at a store because I was out.. It cost me $10. Tacklewarehouse only wants $1.99 a pack less than $6. Always???? T...

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When I first bought a few of those I called them Bobby's Perfect Crankin' frogs. Man they sucked. I have since gone back to changing the original tournment frogs to suit my needs. I think it is lame that I should have to glue, fix, tweak, etc a bait that is supposedly "perfect". R2S Bully ...

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Sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for sharing the photos. He is where the fish are always biting.

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That video cracks me up. Wish there was more of him. Man he was haulin!!!

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In the bay area. Closest is Modesto followed by San Luis Obsipo. They used to be at a local shop. They said Kistler started offering online deals to customers, hats, t-shirts, etc, but would not offer them to the retailer. Hence lots of stores stopped carrying them. I actually emailed him and asked ...

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He makes good rods. Too bad he went to internet only a few years back and dropped all his retailers. I have to handle a rod before I buy it. I liked one my buddy had but not being able to see a selection of them to play around with has led to the purchase of some new Lamis, a mojo, and a lucky craft...

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I have seen that picture before. Not sure how long ago. As with any "supposed" world record take it with a grain of salt. Mack, Leah, never got the record.

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Thank you for sharing that story. Made me feel proud to know there are men like that.

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Looks like the same old stuff here on this forum. Don't visit that much anymore........Waaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

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Watch out those crucials are very fragile.

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The rods are light and sensitive. I actually like the color but, the guides are garbage. Period. I would pay more for the rod if it had some good guides on it. I too like cork, the foam feels o.k. just not sure how it would look or feel after a few years. If it is true that they cost under 20 to pro...

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I used to be a member they sure are "hardcore" lost my memebership because I would not give out all my spots, guess another member saw me at one and told on me. Definetly a different group "mentality" with those guys. I'll keep it nice just safe to say that reg books get thrown o...

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Sure, it is still open. You don't want to launch there because the Break never has any fish in it

. It can be a tad on the windy side.

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I know the boats up there can cost an arm and a leg!!!! I used to rent a little aluminum boat from Blue Fish Cove resort down the street from Bobs limit out tackle in the Oaks, this was a few years back so I am not sure if they still rent one out of there or not. Give em a call. It was a 15' with a ...

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Owner 1/0 Mosquito Hook. Deadly

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My choice is the Loomis BCR874 7'3" 10-20 it is stated as a carolina rig rod, but I flip with it and I got it for the extra long butt section.

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$300 is right about where a good combo starts. Always tough to decide to spend the money on the rod or the reel. It depends on what you really want to do with the setup. If you are flipping or something where sensitivity is paramount then spend the money on the rod (Loomis BCR 874 is my fav),(Revo S...

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Only four players to choose from eh? That means I can't really lose that bad!!! Fantasy Football always turns into a donation to the cause for me. Although, come to think of it I did win the toilet bowl last year! I'll give it a shot. Go Broncos!!!

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*NOTE* this is all in theory. Low pressure usually means rougher weather ahead. Pre-frontal is the best time to get em' in my opinion. High tide I fish tight to cover unless the water is 70+ then I am fishing a little deeper. Bass as we all know tend to come up shallow in the morning and the evening...

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