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by rdearmond
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW-Bottom Line
Replies: 55
Views: 8167

FLW-Bottom Line

FLW has more boaters then co-anglers, that's it . I've seen dozens of co-anglers that should fish on the boater side based on fishing ability but they choose not to, plus some of them bring their own boats to pre-fish anyway. Based on my conversation with FLW, they are trying to place everyone, base...
by rdearmond
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I dont get it FLW...
Replies: 68
Views: 10675

Re: I dont get it FLW...

As Ricky said, talk to the TD, FLW have always helped me out. Let them know your deal and they will help. I've gone as far as paying for a tournament followed by a family emergency and FLW SAYING "would you like your money back or do you want to roll it over to the the next event".
by rdearmond
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I dont get it FLW...
Replies: 68
Views: 10675

Re: I dont get it FLW...

I've fished a few FLW Tournaments, and they usually make their pairings. I know 7 or 8 boaters that live around Shasta Lake that haven't registered, myself included. My big deal is making sure my boss lets me off for the week.

Have Faith
by rdearmond
Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Should WB Put hippie on Timeout?
Replies: 49
Views: 7195

Re: Should WB Put hippie on Timeout?

Fact: HIPPIE is a complete idiot, with any luck he takes on trout fishing and stays off this forum. The last post he had about hiding pigs in blankets is typical of this petafile. This is the type of guy who surfs around kiddie stuff. He has too, normal guys don't even joke around about that stuff. ...
by rdearmond
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gimble Mount -HDS-7
Replies: 12
Views: 2087

Re: Gimble Mount -HDS-7

Thanks Guys,
The plastic shim RobertF has is the ticket. I figured you guys would have a clean way to install the unit.
by rdearmond
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Series Shasta Travel Partner Wanted..
Replies: 14
Views: 1744

Re: FLW Series Shasta Travel Partner Wanted..

only Hippie would or could think of that sh t
by rdearmond
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gimble Mount -HDS-7
Replies: 12
Views: 2087

Re: Gimble Mount -HDS-7

NAR:

I have the up-grade, it's a monster. Ram-Mount specs. out the same mount for HDS 7, 8, and 10. When I opened the package today it looks like it could hold up a 60-inch big screen. I double checked the part No. and it appears to be the correct one, it just looks huge. RAM-D-111U-C
by rdearmond
Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gimble Mount -HDS-7
Replies: 12
Views: 2087

Gimble Mount -HDS-7

Whats the best way to mount the 3x7" gimble mount to a Z20 at the helm. I'm pretty sure I know where to mount the gimble: SS screws, silicone directly to the drivers gunnel but as far as the wiring getting the wires to the unit. It looks like I would blow a 1-inch +/- hole through the gunnel in...
by rdearmond
Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calvin Burns at Redding Yamaha
Replies: 1
Views: 710

Re: Calvin Burns at Redding Yamaha

Calvin - Is definitley the hot rod spanner in the North state, I'm also glad we have a Ranger dealer back.

Howard, I sent you a PM
by rdearmond
Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NOW WHAT? FLW
Replies: 75
Views: 9149

Re: Dont sling mud, please

100-percent on that Hollywood
by rdearmond
Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NOW WHAT? FLW
Replies: 75
Views: 9149

Re: Dont sling mud, please

I guess if Ricky is sharing traveling cost and pre-fish cost with a traveling co-angler; like Cody and JR as well bunching up 2,3, or 4 guys per room and import your food chicken salads and sandwiches maybe he can.
by rdearmond
Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NOW WHAT? FLW
Replies: 75
Views: 9149

Re: Dont sling mud, please

PLUS LAUNCH FEES

$900 to 1,200 -bucks is pretty accurate, launch fees at Shasta is 8 to 15-bucks/day. The $900 to 1,200 is without breakdowns: trolling motor, injectors, prop repair batteries all the fun stuff
by rdearmond
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NOW WHAT? FLW
Replies: 75
Views: 9149

Re: Dont sling mud, please

BAZS and Robert F: I definitely don't want to rake FLW over the coals, drag them through the mud or anything, I know they of dropped Stren, but I thought they originally had more NG then : (2) National Guard Tournaments. They currently show (4) (2)-National Guard and (2) College I'm the first to pus...
by rdearmond
Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NOW WHAT? FLW
Replies: 75
Views: 9149

NOW WHAT? FLW

Based on FLW'S web page, they only have two tournaments for the entire west coast for 2010. I wonder if that will stand, I thought I looked at their web page a week or so and they had like 3 or 4 scheduled tournaments for the western states. This s--cks
by rdearmond
Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a Drop shot rod.
Replies: 15
Views: 3213

Re: Looking for a Drop shot rod.

I bought a Z from Mike, great guy.

I have a Dobyns drop-shot rod, It's a bad---a--ss rod. One of Garys pro guys told me about it I fished it with 8-lb flor I love that thing for drop-shot, senko wack, swimming little stuff. It's a nice rod.
by rdearmond
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone use BPS rod repair?
Replies: 13
Views: 1928

Re: Anyone use BPS rod repair?

Dang CIB you sound like my dad, he goes through about a rod a week: truck door, garage door, bathroom door. I bought him a Dobyns swimbait rod and said be careful. All kidding aside most tackle shops take the rod send it in and what ever the manufacturers QC department says kinda goes. If they think...
by rdearmond
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cabelas guidewear vs. cabelas guide tech
Replies: 3
Views: 806

Re: cabelas guidewear vs. cabelas guide tech

I have the guide-wear and my non-boater during the 2009 WON BASS Pro/AM on Shasta had guide tech. Totally different, pockets, stitching, denier thickness but the biggest thing I noticed was the hood and face protection. Guidwear completely covers your face with protection Velcro, double flap, zipper...
by rdearmond
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW news...Huge News
Replies: 13
Views: 3374

Re: FLW news...Huge News

I agree with Ricky-S 1. afford it; 2. doesn't conflict with work and/ or family; and, 3. have fun To be honest I really don't care who Spenser's FLW as long as the pay out is pretty good and/or I feel, I got a shoot at breaking even. I just love FLW tournaments there fun well organized and to me all...
by rdearmond
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So, does anybody have the results from the WCB tournament?
Replies: 4
Views: 945

Re: So, does anybody have the results from the WCB tournamen

This is the only thing I found on the event Are you and Chris fishing this weekend: WON / Shasta Congrats to Sean Stafford, came in with a 20# sack to take the victory over Dan Castelhano (2) and Russ Meyer. On the Am side your very own Snapitoff (AKA Josh Palmer) took first, and a first timer got s...
by rdearmond
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW news...Huge News
Replies: 13
Views: 3374

Re: FLW news...Huge News

We need Ricky S. to jump in on this one, he usually has the down low on FLW stuff.
by rdearmond
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW news...Huge News
Replies: 13
Views: 3374

Re: FLW news...Huge News

This doesn't sound good at all
by rdearmond
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal ducer
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal duc

I believe he grounded from the motor to the head unit. The other thing is check to see if your motor is still under warranty because the motor / brush up-grade was huge it's smoother quieter and helped with the interference.
by rdearmond
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal ducer
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal duc

I had the same problem with my universal TX. My Minn Kota is also a 2006 36-volt 101lb. The main problem was the grounding so Jay Liu fixed that and that made a huge improvement. But still had intermittent interference. So I switch to a TX that match my fish finder; Lowrance, problem solved. Jay Liu...
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How big do you think this Spot is?
Replies: 55
Views: 6599

Re: How big do you think this Spot is?

So whast the specific location, lure, and pres
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How big do you think this Spot is?
Replies: 55
Views: 6599

Re: How big do you think this Spot is?

CIB11B:

No kidding all the bass you showed are good fish. I prey for those fish during my tournaments
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How big do you think this Spot is?
Replies: 55
Views: 6599

Re: How big do you think this Spot is?

cib11b: I no, I no, I no; jaw line pass the eyes and all that, but I can't see the jaw line in the belly pic. The belly on your first pic is as white as driven snow. The second pic looks like she was a working girl. Dude, I'm just saying no way that is the same bass unless you caught her 2-years lat...
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How big do you think this Spot is?
Replies: 55
Views: 6599

Re: How big do you think this Spot is?

cib11b:

Dude all of those fish you showed are nice ones, but that big belly one on your last post looks like a black no way thats the same fish you showed on the deck. I could be wrong but the last one you showed looked like a solid 4 hard to say
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How big do you think this Spot is?
Replies: 55
Views: 6599

Re: How big do you think this Spot is?

It looks like a 17 or 18-incher if you look at the rod, tape, and fish. The first photo you burnt the rod butt and the second photo you burnt the tape each about 1/2-inch but that washed out. Shasta has fish like that long with and a little plump. Her a...ss hasn't droped yet to get that football sh...
by rdearmond
Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Schedule 2010??
Replies: 9
Views: 2314

Re: FLW Schedule 2010??

What about

10/21/09 ~ 10/23/09 Clear Lake 3-day TOURNEY
What's the extra Clear Lake one. This is based on what I see on DFG; approved permits.
by rdearmond
Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

James H and j10b:

Go catch a fish, your spending to much time on this when you should be out pre-fishing
by rdearmond
Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

No one will like this but here you go If fantasy fishing and / or college kid fishing takes funding or $$$ from FLW payout or bump entry in these times it's not good. Lower the price of entry and maintain the payout and you will gain boaters. As I said, I'm not on a solid pattern on how FLW spends o...
by rdearmond
Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

If you beleive no one knew of Dobyns before his rod line your crazy. One of the reasons people buy his rods or his sponsers gear is because he's known for winning tournaments, working with the product to make it better and he puts himself out there, marketing 101. For up and comers and even pros, AA...
by rdearmond
Thu Sep 24, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

I don't know mutch about fantasy fishing, but what I read people can make $$$ sitting around the computer and trying to figure out who will win at cert. events. But as the last post read fantasy anglers would get MORE exposure if those anglers are in someones fantasy group. I don't know about that, ...
by rdearmond
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stren Series Schedule for 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 2668

Re: Stren Series Schedule for 2010

Stren Series Schedule for 2010 Based on DFG Shasta Lake 1/14/2010 1/16/2010 3 Approved FLW OUTDOORS Event Delta 4/15/2010 4/17/2010 3 Approved FLW OUTDOORS Event Clear Lake 5/20/2010 5/22/2010 3 Approved FLW OUTDOORS Event Folsom Lake 9/11/2010 9/13/2010 3 Approved FLW OUTDOORS Event
by rdearmond
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

Dobyns is dead on, the amount of money spent on this college fishing is nuts. If the goal is to promote future bass anglers, have them fish Pro/Ams; they will gain more experiance, fish with diff sticks, and learn alot more. Hell the first time I fished a Pro/Am I was paired with Dobyns I was hooked...
by rdearmond
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here is an e-mail that's floating around
Replies: 80
Views: 12951

Re: Here is an e-mail that's floating around

Dobyns is dead on, the amount of money spent on this college fishing is nuts. If the goal is to promote future bass anglers, have them fish Pro/Ams; they will gain more experiance, fish with diff sticks, and learn alot more. Hell the first time I fished a Pro/Am I was paired with Dobyns I was hooked...
by rdearmond
Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DOBYNS RODS
Replies: 27
Views: 4678

Re: DOBYNS RODS

Dobyns Rods are sweet: The newer Gen series are so sensitive you can feel your line vibrate through the guides into the blank and your hands as you work your bait. The newer models are lighter, more sensitive, balanced you name it. But with all of his rods you need to put the rod in your hand and fe...
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Braided Line
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: Braided Line

Iv'e only fished the Delta one time and had a blast the info you guys are willing to share is awsome. My first thought when I fished the Delta was what line ,and you guys spelled it out really nice.

Way to go!!!
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DFG: Approved FLW Schedule For Shasta Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 745

DFG: Approved FLW Schedule For Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake 1/14/20 to 1/16/2010 Approved FLW OUTDOORS

Shasta Lake 9/15/2010 to9/18/2010 Approved FLW OUTDOORS
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Best Top water Line Braid Vs Mono
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: The Best Top water Line Braid Vs Mono

201 PRO:

Iv'e noticed the diff. between the heavier power pro vs the smaller, the smaller stuff; 20lb does foul, maybe I'll try 65 to 80.
In reality its a reaction bite for the most part so 20 to 65 or 80 should'nt bother the green fish. Back in the day; I would normally through 12 to 15 lb mono.
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Best Top water Line Braid Vs Mono
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

The Best Top water Line Braid Vs Mono

What do you beleive the best line is for top water fishing;

Spooks, Sammys, Vixins, Ricos, and / or Plunkers. I found out Fluorocarbon doesn't work at all, unless you work the bait like a mad man back to the boat. But open water, clearer lakes like Oroville, Shasta etc....
by rdearmond
Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need a boater for wcb shasta
Replies: 1
Views: 422

Re: need a boater for wcb shasta

I just talked to Larry and signed up as a Pro, He said he had a waiting list for cos
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: West Coast Bass Sept 19th and 20th
Replies: 13
Views: 2750

Re: West Coast Bass Sept 19th and 20th

Russ

Have you heard how many anglers have committed? With Won Bass TOC and FLW NG all going on at the same time, I wonder how many anglers will fish Shasta Lake WCB. The last few had only 25 to 30 boats.
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: West Coast Bass Sept 19th and 20th
Replies: 13
Views: 2750

Re: West Coast Bass Sept 19th and 20th

Russ

Have you heard how many anglers have committed? With Won Bass TOC and FLW NG all going on at the same time, I wonder how many anglers will fish Shasta Lake WCB. The last few had only 25 to 30 boats.
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tungsten O Rings?????
Replies: 12
Views: 2131

Re: Tungsten O Rings?????

The only ones I have seen at Lake fork Tackle is Ring Weights; made of lead. Iv'e never tried them but with the weight centered in the middle, it prob. acts like a Zappu. They look cool
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SHASTA LAKE WEST COAST BASS PRO/AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: SHASTA LAKE WEST COAST BASS PRO/AM

I havn't fished WCB for years but when they were around the north state I fished most of them, and as I recall they were high-tech run very well. We need to support this group as well as FLW, Won Bas, AB all of them, if we can; so they keep coming back.
by rdearmond
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SHASTA LAKE WEST COAST BASS PRO/AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

SHASTA LAKE WEST COAST BASS PRO/AM

Has anyone commited on fishing the tournament or heard how many pros and aaa have allready entered? The last few WCB had around 25 or 30 boats. It sounds like fun, I just hope alot of guys enter the thing so WCB keeps coming back.
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Knot of preference for mono/flouro
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Re: Knot of preference for mono/flouro

Palomar knot is a great knot but most of the BASS Elite guys run the worlds far knot for drop shot. As someone else said, what you can tie correctly.
by rdearmond
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cellphone & Tournaments
Replies: 13
Views: 2698

Re: Cellphone & Tournaments

If your partner is a rat; get a new one