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by NitroSport
Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: wtt or wtb for 201e7 curado.
Replies: 1
Views: 509

Re: wtt or wtb for 201e7 curado.

PM Sent
by NitroSport
Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: Huge lots of hardbaits , incl. Lucky Craft, Reaction Innov..
Replies: 2
Views: 1594

Re: Huge lots of hardbaits , incl. Lucky Craft, Reaction Inn

Did you try the first link? Takes you to 14 auctions with a little more than a day left on them.
by NitroSport
Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: sold.
Replies: 17
Views: 3029

Re: 12 BNIB reels: Zillion, Alphas, Curado E, Chronarch E.

Pm sent. I'll take one of the chronarch 201s.
by NitroSport
Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?
Replies: 8
Views: 2270

Re: Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?

Exactly what I was looking for Mitch & MM. I have the pleasure of spending a ton of time on the back deck of Mike Tuck's 2004 520 throughout the year & I absolutely love the ride & handling of that boat. Of course he's an artist driving that thing, but the ride has been far better than m...
by NitroSport
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?
Replies: 8
Views: 2270

Re: Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?

Thanks for the honest input guys. Great points & along the lines of my own thoughts, so at least I don't feel like I'm way off in my own mind. Really appreciate hearing your own experiences & opinions.
Chriss
by NitroSport
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?
Replies: 8
Views: 2270

Used Boat..Am I setting myself up for trouble?

After fishing tournaments out of a 45mph Nitro Fish/Ski I'm getting very serious about buying a true bass boat. I've found an 04 Ranger 520 that appears to be in excellent condition & clearly wasn't driven hard & had to be stored indoors. It literally doesn't APPEAR to need any cosmetic or e...
by NitroSport
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: How would you feal if you had a 17 year old co-angler
Replies: 19
Views: 4277

Re: How would you feal if you had a 17 year old co-angler

Age doesn't mean a thing. I know some 10-16 year-olds who are much more respectful and would be more of a pleasure to have on the boat all day than a lot of 18-70 year olds out there, and I've heard plenty of painful stories from pros who've had to share their boat with miserable co-anglers of all a...
by NitroSport
Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano Chronarch 201E6
Replies: 5
Views: 1844

Re: Shimano Chronarch 201E6

I'm interested. PM sent.
by NitroSport
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano Stradic Ci 1000 NIB - Trade for 2500 or $180
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Shimano Stradic Ci 1000 NIB - Trade for 2500 or $180

Brand new in box & bag Stradic Ci 1000. Got it from the wife as an early xmas present but need the 2500. Would like to trade for a new 2500 or will sell for $180 + shipping or pick up in Sacramento/Roseville area.
by NitroSport
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof results????????
Replies: 22
Views: 5432

Re: Snag Proof results????????

Heard it was KC Harris with an 11.83 big fish
by NitroSport
Thu May 31, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: **SOLD**
Replies: 4
Views: 998

Re: SHIMANO CURADO 201E7**NEW**

PM sent
by NitroSport
Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Rods and Calcutta reel for sale updated
Replies: 12
Views: 3090

Re: Rods for sale

I'll take the 764s. PM Sent
by NitroSport
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:
Replies: 37
Views: 5016

Re: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:

I just got off the phone with Skeet and Skeet would love to help out. Would somebody get me an address for Jared and Skeet is going to have a nice box of stuff including some rods and reels sent over. please send info to me at TomLeogrande@gmail.com also - somebody get me Mike MOreno's number I hav...
by NitroSport
Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:
Replies: 37
Views: 5016

Re: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:

As I mentioned before, I drew Mike in a pro-am last year & it was clear how proud he was of the fisherman his boy has become. I've got a Skeet sglass Crankbait rod only used once he can have, and I've got a Revo SX in good shape I would be happy to give him but all my stuff's left handed. Think ...
by NitroSport
Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta FLW, Umbrella Rig dominates...
Replies: 52
Views: 11910

Re: Shasta FLW, Umbrella Rig dominates...

Whatever. Guys have been throwin triple dropshots and fluke rigs for years. You will have to ban that too. If an innovater figures out how to tie 5 baits on the line with only 3 hooks, is that a rig? You Tards are opening up a can of vaginal worms that only leads to more rules. More rules = les fun...
by NitroSport
Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
Replies: 111
Views: 17180

Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn

[/quote]That there is pretty funny. It is your GOTO rig for fun fishing but you want it banned for tournament use?[/quote] Pretty much just like live bait. A bunch of us go up to Clear Lake & hammer fish on minnows for fun, but for some reason they're banned in tournaments. Why wasn't this outcr...
by NitroSport
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
Replies: 111
Views: 17180

Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn

davet. wrote: By the way, what does a bunch of names on a piece of paper accomplish?
Anyone who uses BofA or who lives in America want to answer that for him?
by NitroSport
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
Replies: 111
Views: 17180

Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn

You said anything allowed by law, end of discussion, but now it sounds like anything allowed by law that isn't boring to watch... That's the whole point. There are reasons the orgs make rules that aren't based solely on the law. They're based on what they feel is best in terms of competition for the...
by NitroSport
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
Replies: 111
Views: 17180

Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn

How about live bait? Trolling? Two rods? Local authorities wouldn't have any problem with that but I bet you'd get DQ'ed...
by NitroSport
Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well known
Replies: 111
Views: 17180

Re: Ban the A-rig in tournaments petition. Some very well kn

If you think Tuck sucks at the A-rig, and that has anything at all to do with his signing of the petition, there's no reason to try & explain or argue any of these points with you. The reason the petition has any credibility is because anglers who have had success with it and could win tournamen...
by NitroSport
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:06 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Selling my Powell Rods... Just in time for XMas.
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Selling my Powells... Just in time for XMas.

I'll take the 2 764s. PM you with the info

Chriss
by NitroSport
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ReelEx ABEC 9 Bearing-Service Special! Just 3 days left!
Replies: 8
Views: 1504

Re: ReelEx ABEC 9 Bearing-Service Special! Just 6 days left!

If anyone out there is on the fence or even considering having Dan work on your reels, I'd tell you to absolutely DO IT! I gave him an older Citica & when I got it back, it replaced my REVO SXT as my primary casting reel. It's much better than new and smooth as silk. My Cousin's Castaics & C...
by NitroSport
Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prayers go out to Mike Moreno
Replies: 30
Views: 6661

Re: Prayers go out to Mike Moreno

I had the pleasure of fishing with Mike on day 1 of the FLW last weekend. He was really nice & fun to fish with. This was horrible to read. Our prayers are definitely with Mike & his boy...
by NitroSport
Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Unbelievable!
Replies: 19
Views: 4509

Re: Unbelievable!

I tell you what, there can't be a more exhilarating and at the same time frustrating/infuriating way to spend an entire day bass fishing! We spent all of day 1 searching in what would've been killer water for any other technique & blanking only to pull up on a new spot and have a 3-4 pounder bla...
by NitroSport
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Input on upgrading boats
Replies: 10
Views: 1879

Re: Input on upgrading boats

25hp for a 17 footer with a load of fishing gear & yourself is way underpowered in my opinion. For that kind of money I'd save up a little & keep looking. There are tons of used boats out there for sale right now.
by NitroSport
Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crazy weather in citrus heights
Replies: 3
Views: 643

Re: Crazy weather in citrus heights

This is getting ridiculous. I'm as stoked about full lakes as the next guy but Doubleyoo Tee Efff???
by NitroSport
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???

Thanks guys. Exactly the feedback I was looking for. I'm leaning more toward the trolling motor now for sure. Anyone have any thoughts on the MG Digital vs. Fortrex? My MG Pro completely burned up once but luckily was under warranty. Don't want the same issues with another one. Loved the lift assist...
by NitroSport
Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???

Great points guys. I fish tournaments primarily on lakes, Oroville, Berry, Clear Lake, but fish the delta quite a bit for stripers, snag proof, etc, which is why I've got such a dilemma. I do feel like I really have no true idea of what the structure's like around us when we're on the lakes, so the ...
by NitroSport
Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???

Looking for opinions on which upgrade to go with since I have enough saved for one right now. I currently have an LMS332C & LMS420 for graphs & a Motorguide 24V Pro 70. The graphs are ok, but show a lot of interference if they're on at the same time. The trolling motor could definitely be st...
by NitroSport
Fri May 27, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are your plans this Memorial Day?
Replies: 28
Views: 3389

Re: What are your plans this Memorial Day?

Hey Ash, Happy Anniversary man! I'll be visiting my two Uncles' grave sites in Fair Oaks (Cobra pilot KIA in Vietnam & CHP officer killed in the line of duty) first thing & then spending the rest of the day with family & friends telling stories, watching the race & bbq'ing with my ne...
by NitroSport
Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Replacement windshield
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Re: Replacement windshield

Haha that's ridiculous... C'mon T2P, why didn't you think of that? How did people survive before the Internet...
by NitroSport
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: b.t.d. ?
Replies: 33
Views: 4404

Re: b.t.d. ?

Been using BTD and TW for years now. Definitely understand the local shop preference, but for many of us BTD is the online & convenient version of what I consider a local shop. After fishing with Mark for a day at the Oroville Pro Am and talking with him about the business, I can appreciate what...
by NitroSport
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Replacement windshield
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Re: Replacement windshield

At least it's easy to find a replacement for the Lunker Punker you used to shatter the windshield bro! :lol:
by NitroSport
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Pro/AMS-Great Event
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: AC Pro/AMS-Great Event

Definitely agree. Since this was my first Pro-Am ever I had no idea what to expect & will admit was a little intimidated. I decided at the last minute to sign up on Friday morning & left work in the bay area early to make it to the check in & pairing. I was lucky enough to draw Tommy Car...
by NitroSport
Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest
Replies: 29
Views: 3697

Re: ISE Roundtable Seminar Question Contest

You're confident you can catch a top 20 limit worming a couple particular areas of a lake most times of the year. With limited pre-fishing opportunities, what key decision do you make in practice to find those fish that could potentially move you into the top 10 & money? Change location & st...
by NitroSport
Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Chrankbaits and the Delta
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Re: Chrankbaits and the Delta

PM sent
by NitroSport
Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tough Fishing but Great Day on the Delta with Cooch!
Replies: 2
Views: 946

Tough Fishing but Great Day on the Delta with Cooch!

Just want to thank Cooch for the terrific guide trip yesterday. The crazy weather had the bite all jacked up, but we still found fish, had a great time, and learned a freaking ton about the Delta. If you're at all considering taking a guide out there I'd definitely recommend booking your trip with h...
by NitroSport
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ESPN IS SELLING BASS
Replies: 8
Views: 2083

Re: ESPN IS SELLING BASS

IMO Copeland was an excellent CEO & would be a huge benefit to any organization he's a part of. I'd say it's good news for BASS that he's involved.
by NitroSport
Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Navionics Chip Issue?
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Navionics Chip Issue?

While fishing CL Saturday, on multiple occasions we idled right over the top of what the Navionics chip in our LMS 480m told us were underwater piles/mounds going from around 30' - 13'. Problem was, when we'd drive over these phantom structures, it was dead flat. Our GPS position was accurate with h...
by NitroSport
Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof results?
Replies: 17
Views: 4947

Re: Snag Proof results?

I believe Kent's fishing with Mark Blanton from Gone Fishin' Marine. Would love to have been out there if the WRL weren't yesterday. Snagproof's always a blast.
by NitroSport
Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cell Phone use during events Spot Holding?
Replies: 98
Views: 13919

Re: Cell Phone use during events Spot Holding?

Correct. Per the TD, the ONLY reason a phone should be used is to call him or for an emergency. Heard some people pulled up on spots last week first thing in a tourney & there were boats on the spots not fishing but on the phone. Gotta also say thanks to the two gentlemen in the Nitro fun fishin...
by NitroSport
Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2010 Nitro Z-7 opinions please
Replies: 8
Views: 2338

Re: 2010 Nitro Z-7 opinions please

Was actually at GFM yesterday talking to Luke about that boat. It's basically a shrunken down Z-9, with a huge front deck, the rapid planing hull and same consoles. Sounds like for a limited time they can get you an excellent price for a '10 with a bunch of great components including a 150 Opti. If ...
by NitroSport
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?
Replies: 44
Views: 7940

Re: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?

Yep, we were fishing the tule islands just above the bridge north of Indian Slough (only 4th time fishing the delta, but I believe that's Old River) when a bright yellow Champion with LUCKY CRAFT on the side & a driver wearing a Yellow jersey & a black Save Phace mask flew by. He was at full...
by NitroSport
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?
Replies: 44
Views: 7940

Re: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?

We were fishing the WRL in southern Old River around 8:30am & Skeet blew by us headed south. Only elite we saw all day.
by NitroSport
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wrl delta yesterday
Replies: 8
Views: 1816

Re: wrl delta yesterday

We were stoked to get a 2.41 at the end of the day. Tough day out there, but it was pretty cool to see Skeet go burnin by us in Old River around 8:30. That tide was a nightmare.
by NitroSport
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 20% Off, Fall Blowout!
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: 20% Off, Fall Blowout!

Just ordered a Skeet Reese S Glass Crankbait rod & Revo STX. Since I prefer the left handed reel, the combo was less than 200 bucks! No idea how those Skeet rods are, but for the sale price it's definitely worth a shot right?
by NitroSport
Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good Rigging Shop Near Sac?
Replies: 2
Views: 474

Good Rigging Shop Near Sac?

Now that they put a new lower unit on the MotorGuide, I can't wait to get out in the delta for some striper & start learning the lakes for bass. Unfortunately the boat doesn't have any graphs installed. I bought two used Lowrance LMS units with wiring harnesses, transducers & pucks but am no...
by NitroSport
Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: Motorguide Issues

Note to self... Post the question first.

Since I'm probably gonna get charged for these guys to fix it, I'm thinking I'll just get it back & probably take a trip to Redding. Glad to hear so many people endorsing someone's work. Always happy to give my business to people who deserve it!
by NitroSport
Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: Motorguide Issues

Thanks for all of the input guys. Really appreciate it. I'm in the Sacramento area Jay, or I'd definitely head your way. Totally different story than we heard from Sunny's, so I'll get on him about it. Really glad to hear Gene deals with them because that place is second to none in my experience whe...
by NitroSport
Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide Issues
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Motorguide Issues

Just bought an 08 189 Sport with a 70lb 24V Motorguide 5 speed so I can finally get back to bass fishing & have room for the family. First time I take it out, 1, 2 & 3 work but they're the same speed (3), 4th is dead & 5th works fine. Second time I take it out last week, it's completely ...