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by Big Buddy
Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2 Year Old HDS 7?
Replies: 2
Views: 770

2 Year Old HDS 7?

2 yrs ago bought a new Ranger Z119 from C&C Marine in Citrus Heights. Had them put a HDS 7 on the front. The top of the unit is starting to peel. The Lowrance has disappeared and part of the plastic paint is starting to peel. I keep the boat in a tent which is totally out of the sun. No reason f...
by Big Buddy
Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing an LV
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Fishing an LV

I'm new to fishing an LV and will be heading to clearlake for vacation soon. Heard they can work well up there this time of year. My question is what type of areas on the lake do I fish it and what kind of retrieve do I use? Thank you
by Big Buddy
Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Line do you guys throw your 8" Hudds on
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

What Line do you guys throw your 8" Hudds on

Want to start throwing Hudds and curious if you guys use mono, fluro or braid. Thanks
by Big Buddy
Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Curado I - Thoughts?
Replies: 13
Views: 2614

Re: Curado I - Thoughts?

Have heard nothing but good things. Sure hope that's the case cause I just bought one from BPS with gift cards and am awaiting its arrival in the mail.
by Big Buddy
Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake to Berryessa
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: Clearlake to Berryessa

I would guess going through Pope Valley would be your best bet.
by Big Buddy
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1389

Re: Z119C

I bought this boat last year with dual console and love it!!
by Big Buddy
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Barriers Going in the Delta
Replies: 20
Views: 4553

Re: Barriers Going in the Delta

Forgot to mention that I heard from a very reliable source that there will be no farming on Webb Tract this year cause they will probably be flooding the entire island to store water.
by Big Buddy
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Barriers Going in the Delta
Replies: 20
Views: 4553

Re: Barriers Going in the Delta

I was at the meeting. Quite a few people attended. Sounds like the barriers could be finished by May 1st. Then they say the barriers will be removed in November. I will believe it when I see it!!
by Big Buddy
Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hearing a "new" tackle store is opening in the area
Replies: 3
Views: 1607

Re: Hearing a "new" tackle store is opening in the area

Thought I heard somewhere that it will continue to be called Hook Line And Sinker, just owned by new people.
by Big Buddy
Thu Mar 13, 2014 2:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is there a rule against: Mechanical Devices to assist!
Replies: 23
Views: 4256

Re: Is there a rule against: Mechanical Devices to assist!

Livingston lures are so new most people would still not know about them if one of their lures was not used to help win the Bassmaster Classic. There has been so much hype about them ever since. I'm sure that if the computer chip inside their baits makes anglers catch fish like crazy like an A-Rig, B...
by Big Buddy
Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Barriers Going in the Delta
Replies: 20
Views: 4553

Re: Barriers Going in the Delta

Urban, I can see why you would think people are brainwashed, but why weren't barriers put in, in the past when we were in droughts? It is because the plans for a pipeline were not in the works. I'm not crying. Just stating the obvious. The only reason I worry about the pipeline is because it will ef...
by Big Buddy
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Barriers Going in the Delta
Replies: 20
Views: 4553

Re: Barriers Going in the Delta

Fishdist, my family is one of many who have been in a long ongoing lawsuit due to the tunnels. The barriers that are going in, are in the same exact path that the tunnels will be going. I believe they are trying to get these barriers voted in, so in the future it will be easier to get the pipeline s...
by Big Buddy
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor Hold Down/lock system ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1893

Re: Trolling motor Hold Down/lock system ?

Not exactly sure what it's called but On a lot of trolling motors I have seen a little stabilizer or support arm the goes from the motor to the deck to help it from bouncing around when not in use.
by Big Buddy
Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Quagga.......Interesting article
Replies: 5
Views: 1498

Re: Quagga.......Interesting article

That's great news. I can only imagine how much Zequanox is going to cost per gallon? All "Effective" aquatic chemicals come with a hefty price tag.
by Big Buddy
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wake Baits
Replies: 2
Views: 968

Wake Baits

What time of year do you guys throw wake baits. Just found a wake bait Jr I totally forgot I had and wondered when I should be trying it out?
by Big Buddy
Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS 7 & Minn Kota Fortrex
Replies: 1
Views: 690

HDS 7 & Minn Kota Fortrex

For those of you who have a Gen 2 HDS 7 on your bow and a Minn Kota Fortrex with built in transducer, which transducer setting do you have your HDS set on? Thanks
by Big Buddy
Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The scale used on Major League Fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 7225

The scale used on Major League Fishing

Love how they have a boga grip style clamp on the scales they use and was wondering if anyone one knew where you could get one to attatchment to any digital scale. It makes weighing fish so easy.
by Big Buddy
Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A-Rig Reel Question
Replies: 3
Views: 966

A-Rig Reel Question

What gear ratio reel do you guys use when fishing with A-Rigs or Swimbaits?
by Big Buddy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merc DFI oil.... how much$......?...
Replies: 11
Views: 2678

Re: Merc DFI oil.... how much$......?...

I buy mine at Eagle Marine in Martinez. I bring my own container and I think I pay $25 a gallon
by Big Buddy
Sat Jan 25, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Product Flex-Seal
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

Re: The Product Flex-Seal

I have used flex seal on a 14 ' aluminum up at my ranch. Boat is old and worn down so I bought some to try out on a few small leaks. It works fantastic!! I have learned to spray a little on each spot at a time, wait an hour then reapply. Takes 24 hours to fully dry.
by Big Buddy
Sat Jan 18, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trash Fish??
Replies: 2
Views: 1198

Trash Fish??

What set up do you guys fish your Trash Fish on? Do you let the bait sink to the bottom before retrieving it? Thanks
by Big Buddy
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW ABT SUICIDE GLIDE
Replies: 13
Views: 6246

Re: NEW ABT SUICIDE GLIDE

Is this bait like an S-Waver?
by Big Buddy
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyway I can help.......
Replies: 28
Views: 6477

Re: Anyway I can help.......

Kelly that was fantastic. I just had started a thread about spooning and a few guys told me to read your post. You answered every question!!! Thanks
by Big Buddy
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spooning for bass
Replies: 2
Views: 911

Spooning for bass

Want to get into spooning for bass this coming year and was wondering if many of you guys do it. What spoon, color etc.... Can I catch fish on them in the spring or is it mostly a fall bait? Any help would be great. Thanks
by Big Buddy
Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: S-Waver For Spots
Replies: 6
Views: 2785

S-Waver For Spots

Any of you guys catch Spots on a S-Waver? I received a few as early Xmas gifts but have never thrown them before. What pound line should I use? Any help would be great. Thanks and Merry Xmas
by Big Buddy
Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your first time! ******* Come on fishing a certain bait!
Replies: 15
Views: 3033

Re: Your first time! ******* Come on fishing a certain bait!

My first bass came on a Rapala J-9 in Blue and silver in 1987 in a private lake. I was only 7 and my dad took me out. I can remember it like it was yesterday but it happened 26 yrs ago!! I would have never thought I would be on my second bass boat, fishing tournaments today! Thanks Dad :D
by Big Buddy
Sat Sep 07, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big Break Marina
Replies: 1
Views: 993

Big Break Marina

Haven't launched at Big Break in yrs. is it still open?
by Big Buddy
Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof Open Guess the Weight Contest
Replies: 62
Views: 8783

Re: Snag Proof Open Guess the Weight Contest

23.87
by Big Buddy
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2013 C.O.Pro-Teen, IS LIVE!
Replies: 14
Views: 3780

Re: 2013 C.O.Pro-Teen, IS LIVE!

Cooch, I just filled out the Boater form and wanted to make sure you knew as well.

Thanks,
Rob
by Big Buddy
Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Tide For Punching The Delta?
Replies: 5
Views: 2764

Best Tide For Punching The Delta?

Just started getting into punching g and was wondering what the best tide to punch was or if it even matters? Also what depths of water under the vegitation is best? Any advice would be great. Thanks guys
by Big Buddy
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hook tournament Saturday Open to everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 1959

Re: Hook tournament Saturday Open to everyone

R there results from this anywhere?
by Big Buddy
Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which Popper?
Replies: 7
Views: 1758

Which Popper?

I need to add a few poppers to my arsenal. I haven't used any in years. What ones do you guys recommend? Thanks
by Big Buddy
Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Water temp not changing on HDS 5 & 7
Replies: 0
Views: 342

Water temp not changing on HDS 5 & 7

I have a HDS 5 and a HDS 7 that are linked together and all of a sudden the water temp won't change throughout the day. When I turn the units on it displays the right temp but then gets stuck. Could have I accidentally turned something off? Has this ever happened to any of you guys?
by Big Buddy
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody ever fish Lake Merritt in Oakland?
Replies: 9
Views: 9733

Re: Anybody ever fish Lake Merritt in Oakland?

+1 Keep your son as far away from that ghetto sh#t hole as possible
by Big Buddy
Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OT: Peacock Bass in Kauai?
Replies: 4
Views: 1607

OT: Peacock Bass in Kauai?

My wife and I are spending a week in Kauai the last week of July and would love to hire a guide and try to catch some peacocks. Have any of you guys done this. Any help would be great.
by Big Buddy
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Temple fork outfitters (tfo) Gary loomis rods
Replies: 2
Views: 760

Re: Temple fork outfitters (tfo) Gary loomis rods

I have a 7'4 I use for cranking and love it. Great rod for the money
by Big Buddy
Tue Jun 04, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hotel inquiry for Ladds
Replies: 4
Views: 840

Re: Hotel inquiry for Ladds

Best advice is to stay in any town other then Stockton.
by Big Buddy
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is blocking public water illegal?
Replies: 26
Views: 6740

Re: Is blocking public water illegal?

There is that crazy couple on the North end of Clear Lake with the colored bouey's around their dock. They sit and wait for bass boats to get close then she walks Down with the hose and starts spraying the water to scare fish. They yelled at me one day for casting under their dock!!