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by FinesseKid
Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??
Replies: 3
Views: 3236

Re: HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??

Guys thank you so much. Turns out it is a bad ethernet port on the HDS 12. As you know, gen 2 touch units have 2 ethernet ports. When I plugged the cable into the other yellow port all communication came back. Incident reported with Lowrance and they are fixing under warranty. THanks for everything ...
by FinesseKid
Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??
Replies: 3
Views: 3236

HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??

I recently went to Laughlin to fish Mojave. When I arrived I detached my HDS 12 from the bow and my HDS 9 from the console like I always do. Reconnected them in the morning and now they wont communicate with each other. This is bothersome because I run navionics in the HDS 9 which is on the console ...
by FinesseKid
Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!
Replies: 87
Views: 11742

Re: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!

I like it....too bad DVL is closed now.
by FinesseKid
Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop Shot with Baitcaster
Replies: 12
Views: 4862

Re: Drop Shot with Baitcaster

Call Performance Tackle in Los Alamitos and ask for Marc. Tell him Jason Prewitt sent you. He wraps a KILLER drop shot rod perfect for use with a Curado 50. His stuff is in HIGH demand so you may have to wait a few weeks but it is worth it. I went to a spinning rod for drop shotting a couple of year...
by FinesseKid
Wed Apr 08, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New graph....I cant decide which!
Replies: 11
Views: 2066

Re: New graph....I cant decide which!

save money and get the Gen 2s.
by FinesseKid
Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Never hit the water with out it!
Replies: 30
Views: 6516

Re: Never hit the water with out it!

Jumper cables
by FinesseKid
Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Hard Baits
Topic: Looking for Deps 250 SS
Replies: 2
Views: 1037

Re: Looking for Deps 250 SS

I own 3. I will sell one. send me a P.M.
by FinesseKid
Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON Bass Pro/Am Havasu HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1082

Re: WON Bass Pro/Am Havasu HELP!

Thanks guys. I will look up some guys on FB tonight...However I will check this thread regularly for the next day or so for more advice or any other info. To all who replied so far, thank you so much for taking the time to chime in. I really appreciate it...

Jason
by FinesseKid
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON Bass Pro/Am Havasu HELP!
Replies: 4
Views: 1082

WON Bass Pro/Am Havasu HELP!

I registered in January as a non-boater. Ashley just called me this morning and informed me that there are not enough boats to get me in. She also informed me that had I signed up WITH a boater that my spot would be guaranteed. I would really love to fish this tournament and I went to a lot of troub...
by FinesseKid
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question for the rod builders about micro guides
Replies: 8
Views: 1765

Re: Question for the rod builders about micro guides

+1 on Performance Tackle. They tie ALL my rods and they dont use micros. Marc tells me I would see no real performance difference. I have that kick arse swimbait rod you mentioned. Very tight.
by FinesseKid
Tue May 24, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is your favorite species of Bass?
Replies: 17
Views: 2820

Re: What is your favorite species of Bass?

Smallmouth!
by FinesseKid
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass forage question at Diamond Valley
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Bass forage question at Diamond Valley

Im wondering what you guys think....as we are guys looking to catch more and bigger fish a simple rule we usually follow is to try to mimic the current forage that the bass happen to be on at that particular time. For example...if there is a crawdad bite, we are throwing jigs, ikas, etc... if there ...
by FinesseKid
Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cleaning water spots off electronics?
Replies: 8
Views: 1622

Re: cleaning water spots off electronics?

I have found that lens cleaner for your glasses works absolutely perfect. Of course, it contains all the ingredients listed prior! LOL
by FinesseKid
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to rig Tube Baits
Replies: 9
Views: 7313

Re: How to rig Tube Baits

When fishing shallow water structure I will often texas rig a tube and pitch it in, the slider will fall quickly and slide UP the line and the tube will flutter down slowly like a dying shad because of the air inside.....

BOOOOM.

One of my favorite ways to fish it
by FinesseKid
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait-HELP!
Replies: 2
Views: 861

Re: Swimbait-HELP!

L.A. Slider
by FinesseKid
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to rig Tube Baits
Replies: 9
Views: 7313

Re: How to rig Tube Baits

All of this info is great!

I would also add to add a drop of superglue where the hook enters and exits the tube. This will help seal up the tube and keep air in it as long as possible.
by FinesseKid
Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rookie Circuits???
Replies: 5
Views: 1531

Rookie Circuits???

What are the rookie circuits that operate in Southern California for novice tourney beginners who want to start fishing their first non-club tourneys?

If there are more than one. Which do you guys recommend?

Thanks for any info
by FinesseKid
Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 50 + for the biggest 5
Replies: 12
Views: 3904

Re: 50 + for the biggest 5

WOWZERS! Well done gentlemen :shock:
by FinesseKid
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help - What do you say when:
Replies: 17
Views: 3089

Re: Help - What do you say when:

Oxygen cannot exist as a solitary atom in nature (its simply too unstable). It must be attached to another atom in order to be stable. (such as H2O and CO2 etc..) Dissolved oxygen simply means two oxygen atoms bound together. (O2 or Oxygen gas) Explain to your buddy that O2 is the only usable type o...
by FinesseKid
Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle Warehouse
Replies: 4
Views: 1335

Re: Tackle Warehouse

"I FOUGHT THE LAW.....AND THE LAW STARTED WEARING BAGGY TURTLENECKS ALL THE TIME" :mrgreen:
by FinesseKid
Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Panic Box - what's in yours?
Replies: 29
Views: 5012

Re: Panic Box - what's in yours?

Only 3 things in my panic box:

1. 4" Straight tail roboworms in Aarons magic
2. 4" Senkos in Watermelon
3. A craw colored rattle trap

That would be it.
by FinesseKid
Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bakersfield Question
Replies: 5
Views: 829

Re: Bakersfield Question

Oh yes, they are right, I forgot about B.V.

My knowledge of Bakersfield is limited really to Tahoe Joes and Smith's Bakery...mmmmmmmmmmm.......... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by FinesseKid
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bakersfield Question
Replies: 5
Views: 829

Re: Bakersfield Question

Isabella is probably closest
by FinesseKid
Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got my new rig...wanted to share!
Replies: 25
Views: 4263

Re: Got my new rig...wanted to share!

I had it delivered. Autokraft Transport Inc. brought it out on a big flatbed carrier with 3 other boats.
by FinesseKid
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got my new rig...wanted to share!
Replies: 25
Views: 4263

Re: Got my new rig...wanted to share!

I was VERY lucky and got a really good price on a closeout boat. It just happened to be the color combo I would have ordered anyway. So, it was kinda like a needle in a haystack and a 1 time shot.
by FinesseKid
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat wax info
Replies: 3
Views: 802

Re: Boat wax info

Go to your local auto parts store and buy the Mothers 3-stage system. They are in red containers.

1 stage is a cleaner, 2 stage will fill and hide scratches and swirls and 3 stage is the final past carnuba. Made my boat look great!
by FinesseKid
Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got my new rig...wanted to share!
Replies: 25
Views: 4263

Re: Got my new rig...wanted to share!

Im sure I will still backseat in tournaments because I like the idea of learning from different pros. The great thing is now that I can go to Diamond Valley and learn the water during the week and get in TONS of practice when I couldnt do that before. I am stoked to no end! LOL
by FinesseKid
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got my new rig...wanted to share!
Replies: 25
Views: 4263

Got my new rig...wanted to share!

Just got my new rig a last week. After a triple Mothers wax I took a few pics and wanted to share. Brand new Stratos 201 Evolution! :-) http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/prewittmd/NewEvo3.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/prewittmd/NewEvo4.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i191/pre...
by FinesseKid
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My new Phenix rods
Replies: 9
Views: 1605

Re: My new Phenix rods

Last time I fished with Rod at DVL I had a chance to get a good look at all of his Phenix rods. They do make a quality product. Tough and Light with lots of feel. You match their dropshot rod with a Curado 50e and you got yourself a sweet setup.
by FinesseKid
Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Navionics Platinum Maps
Replies: 10
Views: 1765

Re: Navionics Platinum Maps

Rod I noticed that too! Typo perhaps?

LOLZ
by FinesseKid
Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Antique Fishing Lures
Replies: 14
Views: 2674

Re: Antique Fishing Lures

That Super Duper ROCKS
by FinesseKid
Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: dart head vs tube
Replies: 11
Views: 2689

Re: dart head vs tube

Given the goofy responses posted I bet you are frustrated. I think I understand your question and I think I can give you a respectful answer. Although what others are saying is right in the simplest terms, My guess is you dont want to have a tube and a darter head tied on all the time taking up two ...
by FinesseKid
Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: question about GoJacks
Replies: 1
Views: 526

question about GoJacks

OK, I just got my new bassboat which I fit sideways into my 3 car garage. Basically, I back the boat into the garage at an angle, put the pair of GoJacks under one axle and then turn the boat sideways and slide it back. I understand using GoJacks to lift 1 axle helps maneuver the boat more easily. M...
by FinesseKid
Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Water Temps at DVL
Replies: 4
Views: 764

Re: Water Temps at DVL

As a biologist I can tell you that deep lakes such as DVL are big buffers for temperature. Although we have experienced recent severe cold weather, recycled deeper, warmer water from summer is offsetting the energy bieng absorbed by the atmosphere which would normally lower water temps. As the winte...
by FinesseKid
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A little RANT!
Replies: 34
Views: 5591

Re: A little RANT!

Scott, I agree with everything you said....Mostly... The only thing I would address is that you mention that if fisherman arent happy, tournament circuits would leave and we would have FEWER CHOICES.... I would contend that fewer choices would be a GOOD thing. Are there not too many circuits around ...
by FinesseKid
Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

Re: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

In defence of the Westcoast boat dealers, some times the cost of doing business out here is just more. California is a very expensive state to do business. We have higher taxes, workers comp costs, payroll, ect.... In this case though if you look long and hard enough there is always someone out the...
by FinesseKid
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

Re: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

Can not blame Finesskid to go east for a new boat,been looking at Boattrader etc. and when im ready for my new Skeeter east is where im going.CHEAP CHEAP prices back their.Good job Finesskid you must have been working on this for a time. Yep, 8 months worth of negotiation and work. Finally, they ar...
by FinesseKid
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

Re: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

I could see putting up the cash for delivery if it penciled out on a smoking hot deal on a used boat, but it surprises me that it would make financial sense on a new boat purchase. Are the boat dealerships in So. Cal not able to compete with the East Coast dealerships on bass boats? And how would s...
by FinesseKid
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

Re: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

Why would someone buy a new boat 3000 miles away without knowing how to get it home or how much money it will take to get it delivered? Seems to me, unless money was no object, it would have been more prudent to have researched that before the purchase. :roll: Bassdaddy: Your opinion has been duely...
by FinesseKid
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

Re: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

Guys thanks for all of your replies. Any additional help would be appreciated. towing the boat on its own trailer is actually my last choice. Flatbed or cargo box would be my first choices.

Thanks for taking the time to volunteer some info.
by FinesseKid
Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!
Replies: 28
Views: 3954

I NEED ADVICE FROM ALL OF YOU BASS SUPERSTARS!

I just bought my first brand new bass boat. Im totally stoked. Ive worked hard, backseated long enough and saved for a LONG time. The boat is at a dealer on the east coast. I am here on the west coast. Can anyone recommend a safe, reliable, quality shipping service? I would prefer if the boat and tr...
by FinesseKid
Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where's WON???
Replies: 37
Views: 7340

Re: Where's WON???

Question about this....

Is it possible to actually view the random pairing process? Is that why people complain because they think it is rigged or fixed? Just curious.

I think if it was possible I would like to ACTUALLY WATCH them draw the names.
by FinesseKid
Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: The taxpayer pay nothing into Cal pers Really????

As teachers, we pay into CalSTRS, which is a slightly different program than CalPRS. Also, I have a 403B setup with my accountant which is similar to a seperate 401k but with different tax requirements and flexibility. Although Im not an expert on either, I do know that I contribute about 700 per mo...
by FinesseKid
Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: I agree with FinesseKid...

Myth-Govt. pensions are paid by taxpayers. Fact-Retirement benefits are paid from Cal Pers pension fund, which is a trust fund that can only be used for payment of member benefits and related expenses. Historically, almost 75 cents of every dollar paid in pensions come from investment returns, not ...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

This Guy has 4 degrees hmmmm !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMgyi57s-A4&feature=player_embedded#! Sorry Finessekid I just could not resist just kidding. :D :D :D Hey I can take the kidding it doesnt bother me. The personal attacks I simply wont tolerate. I would prefer just to keep it light...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

Whats really sad is that this is a informational website for bass fishing. Here is a hot thread on politics with tons of views and posts. There is another thread by some poor boob who needs some help on fishing the Delta for the first time in a few months and he has recieved NO replies at all. Welco...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

Thank God you will never have my children in your classroom. Your loss, my biology kids have some of the highest STR Test scores in the COUNTY and have for the past four years. So I am a lousy teacher because I spoke my mind and used the word: "bologna"? You are pathetic. I stated my opin...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

To be bluntly honest, I will be voting YES!!!! I am a high school biology teacher and I pay THOUSANDS more in property taxes than my next door neighbor. We live in exactly the same floor plan on exactly the same lot size. However, he is under prop 13 while I AM NOT. TOTALLY UNFAIR AND TOTAL bologna...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

I voted for Prop 13. way back when. I know Howard Jarvis really represented appartment and commercial property owners, but residential homeowners got the same protection. It came about because the Legislature was too gutless to stand up and say we need to raise the general taxes, so they just kept ...
by FinesseKid
Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!
Replies: 102
Views: 15329

Re: This is not directly fishing related but PISSES me off!

Thank God you will never have my children in your classroom. Your loss, my biology kids have some of the highest STR Test scores in the COUNTY and have for the past four years. So I am a lousy teacher because I spoke my mind and used the word: "bologna"? You are pathetic. I stated my opin...