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- Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:03 am
- Forum: Soft Baits
- Topic: Gary Yamamoto Senkos Huge Lot Over 900 Senkos SOLD!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4996
Re: Gary Yamamoto Senkos Huge Lot Over 900 Senkos $400
That's a lot of senkos
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:29 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ca Delta Fishing Report - Video
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4273
Re: Ca Delta Fishing Report - Video
I purchased your videos on Vimeo. You did an amazing job on the production and the content. Keep them coming! My son and I watch them together. Thank you!
- Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: C.O.Pro-Teen XX Rescheduled for October!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6171
Re: C.O.Pro-Teen XX Rescheduled for October!
Cooch, can i get my son on the waiting list to participate?
- Tue May 30, 2017 11:15 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tides on the delta
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1454
Re: Tides on the delta
You might try these videos from Nick Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wfq273rI8U&t=449s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-la24r9CjQ I'm sure there are other nuggets of information in his other videos as well. Several guides have told that while bass dont like to be in current, they like t...
- Tue May 30, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass won't bite, help!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5662
Re: Bass won't bite, help!
Ok, so we had better luck this weekend. We fished the levy walls mostly with homemade senkos . We also fished some home made grubs and creatures on ball headed jigs for some fish in the 2lb range. Nothing to brag about, but it's nice to put my boys 8 and 13 back on the fish. I have recently become k...
- Tue May 23, 2017 10:50 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: How to update software on Structure scan 3d
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3033
Re: How to update software on Structure scan 3d
Edd, thank you for always taking the time for my questions!
- Tue May 23, 2017 8:21 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: How to update software on Structure scan 3d
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3033
How to update software on Structure scan 3d
Ok, so the 'dealer' decided they would update all my lowrance software due to an issue I am having with my motoguide xi5. So they fired up each of my hds gen 3 units and updated it with the latest software. However When they did it, they did not bother to power up the structure scan 3d module. So it...
- Tue May 23, 2017 7:54 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bass won't bite, help!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5662
Re: Bass won't bite, help!
I had a similar experience. Given I am new (3years) to the delta and bass fishing. My 13yo son got me into it when he was 10. Since then we bought gear and boats, etc. and fish almost every weekend. We usually do ok and are able to catch our limits during the day. For the past 4 weeks, we have caugh...
- Tue May 23, 2017 7:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Yamamoto Flappin Hog Riggin' Tip with Cooch | Bass Pro Shop Open Folsom
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4121
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Personal best.. No real big record but still ;)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2604
Re: Personal best.. No real big record but still ;)
very nice fish!
- Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:05 am
- Forum: Photos
- Topic: Solid 6 pounder - Disappointment Slough
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4462
Re: Solid 6 pounder - Disappointment Slough
How do you spot the difference between a male and female?Freefall wrote:Beautiful fish.
I couldn't get them to go on top yesterday but I did find a bunch of bed fish. The females were way too spooky but the bucks bit quickly.
- Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Advise?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2068
Re: Delta Advise?
I recommend Cooch. He has a lot more availability than B.Barrack and is great on the water. However, guides aside, fish for bass away from current and near transitions (ledges, walls, banks or cover). anywhere from 6inches to 8 feet is where they are now. the bigger ones seem to be deeper than 3 ft....
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:05 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: B&W launch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2148
Re: B&W launch
I have never had my rig broken into at B&W. However, I did return one day from fishing to find a big dent in my truck bed (one day after I bought the truck). Judging from the height of the dent, my guess was that someone tagged it with their boat on a trailer on the way out of the parking lot.
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:26 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5268
Re: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
With the exception of brands like Express and G3 aluminum boats seem to run approx 10 mph less then a comparable glass rig. I have a 17.5 V-type aluminum bass boat with a 115 hp Johnson and i'm lucky to hit 40 mph. Usually its 37 or 38 mph. The hull on that Targa looks a lot like my boats hull. Slo...
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:35 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Xi5 link to hds gen 3 HDS Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1417
Re: Xi5 link to hds gen 3 HDS Question
Just a heads up. I have had this unit for almost a year now. It's not 100% reliable. When in anchor mode or heading mode , it just takes off once in a while. when you use the lowrance screen to control it , it works well, but sometimes loses connection and shuts off or heads off in some random direc...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5268
Re: 20 Deep V Boat Owners - 150 Four Stroke Enough???
I have a 19 ft ranger 619 with a yammi 200. I only run full throttle when getting on a plane. Otherwise I'm running 3500to 4500 rpm. I'm pretty happy with the motor size. I'm sure it would run with less hp but I might have trouble getting on a plane if I'm fully loaded with gear , full live wells, a...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:32 pm
- Forum: Stripers
- Topic: Weekend Striper Report
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4291
Re: Weekend Striper Report
Where the heck are you fishing? We checked the usual spots on the SJ river on Sat and didn't mark any fish at most of them. None.. We soaked live bait on a shoal that had a few marks on it , but no takers.
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:22 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California Water Heist
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6540
Re: California Water Heist
Artie , everything you said is spot on and anybody that doesn't believe it is either paid by the Government in some way (either a paycheck for self or family and/or welfare recipient ) or , they are just completely stupid . The one thing you will never ever here from any Government group is " ...
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:11 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California Water Heist
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6540
Re: California Water Heist
Anyone familiar with National Geographic should realize they are a huge progressive environmental global warming advocate and at the very least we should look at an alternate opinion. Our state has been controlled by the most radical progressive environmental politicians for a very long time. We ha...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:11 pm
- Forum: Stripers
- Topic: Sunday Schoolies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3361
Re: Sunday Schoolies
Thanks for the update! My boy is chomping at the bit to get after the stripers again.
Where does the east delta start and where does the west delta start? Is Stockton considered south delta?
Where does the east delta start and where does the west delta start? Is Stockton considered south delta?
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ca Delta senko and dropshot spinning rod set up?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4880
Re: Ca Delta senko and dropshot spinning rod set up?
Furhemore, light gear on Delta isn't ideal to say the least. initially, though so too, but i seem so get more bites with lighter line and the 'falling' worm. I suppose I could switch to braid and a mono or flouro leader, but I haven't had much reason to do so, although it does take a lot longer to ...
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Ca Delta senko and dropshot spinning rod set up?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4880
Re: Ca Delta senko and dropshot spinning rod set up?
Berkley Lightning Rod Shock Spinning Model #SHS701M 8lb Pline cxx Pflueger Patriarch Reel Model#PARSP35X Inchi wacki hook and Zero worms. I'm switching from 10lb to 8 lb test this year. If I start breaking line I'll switch back. I caught a lot of fish in the weeds and dint break any line, but I know...
- Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:33 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: CDTT Results B & W 3/4/17
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4641
Re: CDTT Results B & W 3/4/17
Yeah me too. I was fishing 7 mile slough and couldn't get a bit off chatter bait or wacky rigs.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: prop issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1381
Re: prop issue
That is a tough one. Did the motor originally ship with a stock propeller? If so what size was it? I might start there if possible.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone have Motor Guide Xi5 80lbs thrust
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1126
Re: Anyone have Motor Guide Xi5 80lbs thrust
I have a 36v xi5 with pinpoint. Mine is wireless. I have never used a cable unit, so I don't know how it would compare. The wireless seems to work fine. The pinpoint GPS on the other hand seems to be a bit wonky at times. I am a real fan of the wireless remote control. I rarely use the pedal unless ...
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:23 am
- Forum: Stripers
- Topic: Help with slow trolling stripers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4090
Re: Help with slow trolling stripers
Thank you for the advice. We will wait longer to set the hooks.
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:09 am
- Forum: Stripers
- Topic: Help with slow trolling stripers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4090
Help with slow trolling stripers
Hi gang, Sat evening , my son and i caught a dozen or so bluegill at the dock. I threw them all in the live well. I have been wanting to troll for stripers with them for a while and thought we would give it a go Sunday. I rigged them up with a 24 inch 25 lb flouro leader to a snap swivel off the sna...
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: U.S. Coast Guard: Boat ran aground overnight in Delta
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4580
Re: U.S. Coast Guard: Boat ran aground overnight in Delta
I saw it upside down early Sunday morning. the entire slough wreaked like diesel all the way out to the SJ.
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:37 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: hds gen 3 battery voltage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6471
Re: hds gen 3 battery voltage
I followed your instructions and it worked. I never would have figured it out.Thank you !!
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:11 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1480
Re: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
Golden gate salmon association takes fresh water pretty seriously. Im not a salmon angler, but I joined anyways. Its only $35 a year.
http://www.goldengatesalmon.org/
http://www.goldengatesalmon.org/
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 1:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1480
Re: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
FYI, I have no affiliation with Restore the Delta or any of its employees or associates.
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1480
Re: Public radio Delta Tunnels this morning
Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla is really our champion. She speaks for us and anyone who is interested in saving the delta and the delta fishery/estuary. I am unaware of ANYONE who is more knowledgeable about the delta and all the players involved who want to steal water from the delta. I would encourage ...
- Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: hds gen 3 battery voltage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6471
hds gen 3 battery voltage
Is it possible to display the battery voltage on any of the sonar of chart screens? If so how?
Thanks
Scott
Thanks
Scott
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:06 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What to do about small fishing club complainers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3543
Re: What to do about small fishing club complainers
How does a doctor treat cancer? They cut it out, then heal the wound.Bobby Burgess wrote:Hi Guys,
It has become a cancer that will not go away.
So yes, kick them out or leave the club.
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Delta Water Hyacinth control evaluation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3473
Re: Delta Water Hyacinth control evaluation
In 7 mile slough, some areas between the dams is being sprayed . They have been putting up colored markers on the levy and spraying 20ft x 20 ft squares in between the colored markers. Looks like they are testing something. in some squares the hyacinth is dead, and in others not so dead. Also to not...
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:40 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Navionics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1320
Re: Navionics
Have you considered the go free maps from lowrance?
http://www.gofreemarine.com/insight-genesis/community
http://www.gofreemarine.com/insight-genesis/community
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 2:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Trapper Hooks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1964
Re: Trapper Hooks
Pretty crazy looking hook. Square hooks?
Kind of reminds me of teh Opti-Grab
Kind of reminds me of teh Opti-Grab
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:56 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bank/Dealer for a used boat loan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1516
Re: Bank/Dealer for a used boat loan
Bank of the West
Alaska USA credit union
Bay federal credit union.
I'm sure it all depends on how old the boat is along with your credit score.
Alaska USA credit union
Bay federal credit union.
I'm sure it all depends on how old the boat is along with your credit score.
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5658
Re: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
The TotalScan xdcr and the SS3D xdcr are two completely different pieces. You can NOT use the 3D with TotalScan xdcr. It will not connect to the module! Not sure what you are reading. There is no transducer selection involved with SS3D. Yes, I stand corrected again. I must have been reading the wro...
- Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:31 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5658
Re: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
I must ask why you would buy the SS3D module with a TotalScan transducer. If you take a pic of the xdcr I can tell if it is 3D or not. A pic of the top. Do you have 3D functionality? I never looked at what transducer I have , but the directions on my 3dss told me to select the total scan transducer...
- Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:49 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5658
Re: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
I have an Elite 7Ti unit on my dash, when I try and use the Totalscan Right-Left I just get a dark screen with a line down the middle.....any ideas on settings? It's set on Auto..... I had this problem as well. Turns out the installer did not supply power to the total scan module . There is NO Tota...
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:11 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5658
Re: Elite 7Ti Totalscan Question / Issue
I had this problem as well. Turns out the installer did not supply power to the total scan module.Lugnut wrote:I have an Elite 7Ti unit on my dash, when I try and use the Totalscan Right-Left I just get a dark screen with a line down the middle.....any ideas on settings? It's set on Auto.....
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Any Delta backseat this weekend? Thurs onwards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1264
Re: Any Delta backseat this weekend? Thurs onwards
I have the family this weekend, but I'll keep you in mind for other dates i go solo.
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:27 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3294
Re: HDS 9 and HDS 12 wont communicate??
There are two ways the hds units communicate. Nmea 2000 which is I believe, a 4 pin cable. The other cable is an Ethernet cable, like your computer, only beefier and waterproof. If the units don't share sonar or maps, I would check the condition of the Ethernet cables and the ports they connect to. ...
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:58 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Central Delta
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3304
Re: Central Delta
Always pay attention to the tides.. The tides play a huge roll on where the fish are going to set up and the direction they will be positioning in.. High tide (up shallow) Low tide (outter edges of tullies or Grass line)... A huge help for me is the Navionics mobile app on my phone, it helps me Nav...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:10 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Looking for the best place to stay in or near Stockton
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1367
Re: Looking for the best place to stay in or near Stockton
On a serious note, I stay at the Marriott on march lane. It's not the cheapest place, but its in a safe neighborhood, its close to the launch ramp adjacent to ladds, and it is near restaurants. There is enough room on the street there to park a few trucks with boat trailers. If you ask in advance yo...
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Central Delta
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3304
Re: Central Delta
Fish around heavy cover is my advice. All the fatties I have caught this time of year have been in 4 -12 ft of water. I'm still a novice, so YMMV.
- Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:49 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tackle Warehouse Rod Tubes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2691
Tackle Warehouse Rod Tubes
My wife is starting to comment on the amount of empty tackle warehouse tubes in our garage. What do you guys do with them after you get a new rod? They seem too valuable to throw away, but I cant have this kind of evidence laying around either.
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Gen 3
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1355
Re: Gen 3
Yes, you can do it. I did it. But remember to update your gen3 software to be compatible with the ss3d or you will get a blank screen (like i did).
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:32 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: looking for a good fish finder mount
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2776
Re: looking for a good fish finder mount
I use RAM mounts for everything. Very versatile, interchangeable parts. Extremely durable.
http://www.rammount.com/
http://www.rammount.com/
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