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by frank
Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: elites vs "locals"
Replies: 31
Views: 7094

Re: elites vs "locals"

I can see how guys want to roll out the welcome matt for BASS but I don't see how anyone can put the blame on the permit process or DFW. They gave a permit to an organization (BASS) in a location over 1 1/2 to 2 hours away (by water) from the nearest tournament location. Remember that BASS chose to ...
by frank
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!
Replies: 87
Views: 11742

Re: ABT Wagtail 8.5" giveaway!!!!

I will give it a shot
by frank
Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Win a custom ABT glide bait!!
Replies: 68
Views: 10985

Re: Win a custom ABT glide bait!!

the gift that will keep on giving, thanks for the chance
by frank
Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a fishing trip/guide recommendation
Replies: 9
Views: 2361

Re: Need a fishing trip/guide recommendation

Look up RJ Waldron with NorthWind outfitters. Great guide to go after Strippers (bay and delta), salmon, halibut, leopard shark and rockfish. He has a bay boat and also runs the Sundance out of Emeryville. Great guy, he will put you on some fish. you can reach him at gotdux@yahoo.com or call him at ...
by frank
Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ASPCA
Replies: 15
Views: 3834

Re: ASPCA

Google the percentage of donations that actually make it to shelters. If you want to give, give to your local shelter directly. If you give to the general organization very little makes it to the actual shelters.
by frank
Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Nitro Z7s
Replies: 14
Views: 11382

Re: Nitro Z7s

I was a Ranger owner for years and decided to purchase a newer Z7 about a year ago and sold by ranger because she was getting up there in years and needed to retire. I love my Z7, the storage and layout are better in my opinion. The front deck is substantually wider than most 18 ft bass boasts and I...
by frank
Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is reelex at the ISE show?
Replies: 2
Views: 526

Is reelex at the ISE show?

Need to send in some reels, gave him a bunch last year at the show
by frank
Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT payout?
Replies: 24
Views: 5182

Re: FPT payout?

I do not know if I would call them facts when they are #'s maually put on a spread sheet with errors. 26 anglers in big fish with a $275 pay out? is big fish $10.57 to enter 22 anglers in $30 option with $660 paid out? Should have paid $650 Not saying the numbers are wrong, just saying with small er...
by frank
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT payout?
Replies: 24
Views: 5182

Re: FPT payout?

g-man wrote:
fishfan wrote:Look under results 8)

2 for HIM, one for the Anglers, 2 for HIM one for the anglers... :D[/

Give the FPT a break, he pays 1 in 5. 1 for him, 5 old crank baits given away, 1 for him, 5 old bags of worms given away, 1 for him, 5 sample spools of line given away. :lol: :lol:
by frank
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: AC Delta Pro-Am Canceled!
Replies: 29
Views: 5976

Re: AC Delta Pro-Am Canceled!

Robert, How is the BBT taking advantage of anglers? Not trying to be a smart@&&, just want to see what I am missing. I fish the circuit and from what I can see the staff is on top of everything and the payback is as good as can be expected. The thing only thing that bugs me is seeing the sam...
by frank
Fri Mar 15, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Banning A-Rig From Tournaments Petition
Replies: 44
Views: 8053

Re: Banning A-Rig From Tournaments Petition

I will sign the petition to ban A-rigs on one condition. If we also ban one lake wonders and force them to fish tournaments on multiple bodies of water and make bodies of water off limits prior to tournaments. The original poster said “BUT I would definitely raise the 1st gentleman's hand that said ...
by frank
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet Reese at ISE
Replies: 8
Views: 1785

Re: Skeet Reese at ISE

Skeet is a class act. He talked to my 6 year old son for 10-15 minutes at the Expo answering some goofy questions and just joking around with him. My son thinks the yellow guy is cool. Lol. Thanks for taking the time out Skeet.
by frank
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE guess the weight contest.....
Replies: 73
Views: 9500

Re: ISE guess the weight contest.....

10.1
by frank
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Hitch Endangered Species?
Replies: 15
Views: 3850

Re: Clear Lake Hitch Endangered Species?

All this invasive species talk cracks me up. We are the biggest invasive species of them all. It is ok for humans to move in and make changes that impact nature (I said impact, did not mention good or bad, that is a different debate), but if a fish eats another fish it is unacceptable. Peripheral ca...
by frank
Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cheating????
Replies: 59
Views: 61688

Re: Cheating????

Has anyone ever heard of an individual or team "banned for life" from a circuit for anything but cheating? If so, what for? I am not asking for names, just what other violations would warrant the ultimate punishment a tourney director can hand out.
by frank
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is 3:16 still in business, if so, how can I contact them
Replies: 1
Views: 515

Re: Is 3:16 still in business, if so, how can I contact them

Never mind, I just received an email from them with instructions.
by frank
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is 3:16 still in business, if so, how can I contact them
Replies: 1
Views: 515

Is 3:16 still in business, if so, how can I contact them

i have tried shooting emails to the address on their web site with no response and the phone # just rings with no answering machine to pick up. Anyone know how to contact them. I have a few hundred dollars worth of wake bats that need new tails.

Any ideas?
by frank
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3:16, are they still in business
Replies: 0
Views: 579

3:16, are they still in business

i have tried shooting emails to the address on their web site with no response and the phone # just rings with no answering machine to pick up. Anyone know how to contact them. I have a few hundred dollars worth of wake bats that need new tails.

Any ideas?
by frank
Thu May 31, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2003 RANGER 185 VS
Replies: 7
Views: 3000

Re: 2003 RANGER 185 VS

please send pics to ringneckus@yahoo.com
by frank
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:32 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!
Replies: 28
Views: 4992

Re: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!

Little Bailey I just feel the anglers are Creating the problem. They are attacking the tournament organizations telling them they need to change but still fishing events put on by the organizations they are attacking. I hate your product but i am going to buy it and then complain about it. If the an...
by frank
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!
Replies: 28
Views: 4992

Re: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!

UNION, really? You have a few companies (Tournament ORGS) that are offering a service, selling a product. You have anglers that pay for the service, product. Who will join the union, the Tourny organizations? The anglers? Why would a tourney org even consider the idea? What protections or consession...
by frank
Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!
Replies: 28
Views: 4992

Re: ONLY OURSELVES TO BLAME!

I understand where you guys are coming from, but I also see where the organizations are coming from. The next time you go to the tackle shop are you going to ask for a break down of their cost for the baits you choose to purchase and demand a break down of their over head. They are a business that s...
by frank
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: flw @bass tough bite in florida today
Replies: 5
Views: 1113

Re: flw @bass tough bite in florida today

That was kind of my point. I was mocking all the posts and petitions talking about the a rig as the most unfair to come along in bass fishing. According to some of the big names just about every tournament will be won on the rig.
by frank
Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: flw @bass tough bite in florida today
Replies: 5
Views: 1113

Re: flw @bass tough bite in florida today

Man, those weights are low. Everyone would have weighed 25+ if they were able to throw the a- rig. :lol: with the way everyone is talking about this thing I am sure it will make pros out of less skilled men. Who needs a boat, just tie on the a rig and walk on water to your favorite rock pile.
by frank
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2004 Ranger 520VX ***SOLD****
Replies: 29
Views: 8334

Re: 2004 Ranger 520VX REDUCED!!!

Where is the boat located?
by frank
Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2004 Ranger 520VX ***SOLD****
Replies: 29
Views: 8334

Re: 2004 Ranger 520VX REDUCED!!!

can you send pictures to ringneckus@yahoo.com

Thanks
by frank
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alabama Rig
Replies: 110
Views: 20631

Re: Alabama Rig

Been trolling them for years in the delta KB. Have 4 baits w/o hooks hanging out on spreaders like the Alambama rig with with one attached to a leader in the middle of spreader trailing further behind with a hook. This rig flat out catches the stripers. They are home made and I have been stopped by ...
by frank
Sun Oct 23, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alabama Rig
Replies: 110
Views: 20631

Re: Alabama Rig

It is legal, just use 3 swimbaits with hooks a the rest without. Make the lines longer on the swimbaits with hooks and the fish will take out the straglers in the back.
by frank
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2006 Ranger Z20
Replies: 9
Views: 4678

Re: 2006 Ranger Z20

Is this boat still available?
by frank
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When do half day tourneys start?
Replies: 1
Views: 430

When do half day tourneys start?

just curious, fishing tomorrow and I am not sure. Hope it is a half day, no bites after 11:30 today.
by frank
Sat May 28, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bluegill for live bait
Replies: 24
Views: 22683

Re: bluegill for live bait

It is legal to use live bluegill as long as you catch them on the delta and do not transport them over land. Not sure about the lakes but I have verified in the past with DFG that it is legal to use bluegills as bait in the delta.
by frank
Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WRL today
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Re: WRL today

Tough one, sounds like you had a great day though. Thanks for the info.
by frank
Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WRL today
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

WRL today

what did it take to win and what did it take to get a check? I heard there were some good weights.
by frank
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Powell Rods For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1915

Re: Powell Rods For Sale

Do you have any of these rods still for sale?
by frank
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When do the half day tournaments start
Replies: 3
Views: 612

Re: When do the half day tournaments start

Thanks, just curious and I could not find it on the DFG site.
by frank
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When do the half day tournaments start
Replies: 3
Views: 612

When do the half day tournaments start

Anyone know the date that we go from full days to 6 hour events?
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Californ

No problems Jigs, I just read it wrong. Do you have a web site for your jigs?
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Califor

JT, Thanks for proving my point. You do not even know me and you claim I am a wacko and associate me with many right wing hypocritee like Rush. Ignorance, trying to make statements about people or topics without being informed of the facts or knowing the person. It is actually not an insult in this ...
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Californ

Wow, jigs. 1. I treat you with respect. 2. Only state my views and even ask you for yours so I can understand your side. 3. Back your right to have your opion. 4. Even back your business and how it is not right for people to mix this forum with the quality of jigs you make. and now you would not eve...
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Californ

Wow jigfish, I am just curious if you even read the other posts. Did anyone say that taking guns away was in the bill? If so I missed it. The point is that the anti-gun organizations have openly stated that registration is their first step in their plan to attack gun rights. Jig, I do not see any be...
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Weight Guess for FPT Folsom
Replies: 14
Views: 1625

Re: Weight Guess for FPT Folsom

17.56 sorry, did not see that 17.35 was already posted
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Weight Guess for FPT Folsom
Replies: 14
Views: 1625

Re: Weight Guess for FPT Folsom

17.35
by frank
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Californ

JT, why all of the ignorant comments? Before you fly off the handle look up the word ignorant. "due to or showing lack of knowledge or training: an ignorant statement." I am one of those "Wackos" as you would call us. Do I value my guns, yes. Do I take offense when people general...
by frank
Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in California
Replies: 189
Views: 23625

Re: Get read to register you shotguns and rifles in Californ

I was talking to an old timer at the lauch ramp after a duck hunt and he explained the reasons these kinds of bills in a way that just used plan old common sense. He called it the hat theory. Step one: A bill is passed, due to lack of oppostion, that men are no longer allowed to wear pink baseball h...
by frank
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT- Post options, next day results.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: FPT- Post options, next day results.....

and $2,900 for first with 143 boats. Does that include otion money paid out?
by frank
Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FPT- Post options, next day results.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: FPT- Post options, next day results.....

Am I reading the results right? 143 boats and they paid the top 20. That is 1 in 7. Not trying to bash anyone, just wondering if the paybacks are correct on the site or if I missed something.
by frank
Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA fishing law
Replies: 66
Views: 9183

Re: CA fishing law

So if you take a hook that was inside out in a fish, take it out and put it outside in the original hole, it is now in the face? And if you bunch that fish in the face it is now the lips, but if it is a good shot the teeth fall out? Just want to make sure I am following your logic ASD.
by frank
Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CA fishing law
Replies: 66
Views: 9183

Re: CA fishing law

Let's say you are fishing with your buddy and he hooks your ear lobe on a back cast. Would you say the hook is in your ear (most of us would along with a few other choice words), or would you look for clarifcation on where the hook entered and make a judgement call from there. Was it inside the ear ...
by frank
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: They don't know you but they still protect you.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Re: They don't know you but they still protect you.....

Is there a membership fee for this tourney? I see that it is part of a circut but was just planning on fishing this one to help out the little ones. My father-in-law is retired Air Force (22 years) and he has wanted to fish his first tourney for a while, figured it was a good fit. On a side note, my...