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by Hookset5
Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why does delivery from Tackle Warehouse take so long these days?
Replies: 43
Views: 9611

Re: Why does delivery from Tackle Warehouse take so long these days?

Could it be attributed to the mass traffic jambs apparent of late? “Pack em’ in boys!! We’ll hash out the infrastructure later!”
Meanwhile, “is that your bumper in my tailpipe? or are you just not aware of what “space” means anymore?
Its the California Hustle!
by Hookset5
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jerkbaits
Replies: 6
Views: 1500

Re: Jerkbaits

Drag and a whimpy rod. I prefer 6’8-6’10 depending on your distance to the water and your height.
Let em take it, the last treble will eventually hook their side in the fight.
Trowing soft jerkbaits I still let em take it but set the drag tighter and.. hookset that monster!
by Hookset5
Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do boat taxes work in CA?
Replies: 30
Views: 11766

Re: How do boat taxes work in CA?

Just bring a checkbook to the launch ramp, its a crapshoot in CA. Why cant the mussels be eradicated? We can send information through airways, capture electrons to propel motors, explore outer space, but can’t kill a clam?
Bring your checkbook
by Hookset5
Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a clear lake guide for the 17th every guide is busy someone very knowledgeable that would like to make some cash
Replies: 15
Views: 2440

Re: Need a clear lake guide for the 17th every guide is busy someone very knowledgeable that would like to make some cas

If you are a real fisherman and competing in tournaments you should be able to figure any lake out on your own. Indeed, mise well just buy a drone and hover over the other guys spot, its free. Clearlake is wide, but its a pool with narrows, inlets and flats. Half the fun is finding them. Ive never ...
by Hookset5
Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do boat taxes work in CA?
Replies: 30
Views: 11766

Re: How do boat taxes work in CA?

Depends on many jurisdictions.. Talk to a county worker it goes like this County>state>city State worker State>county>city City worker Karen>City<County>state There are 58 counties in CA There are 482 cities in CA There are 17 thousand Karen's Must ask them to be certain. Which order? Beats me, it f...
by Hookset5
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

You’re confusing my point that ignorance of safety is causing increased safety is causing increased safety. Sorry, your dilemma doesn't speak for everyone, should it? Are you the person who’s accentuating this need? Are you the guy everyone needs to follow advice from? If you follow along in time yo...
by Hookset5
Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

I just realized the date stapled to this article. April fools joke?
If not, does the little plastic clip that goes around the ignition kill switch have to be a certain type? If its plastic, and it fails, is that the boat manufacturers fault? or the state’s, counties? Grandma’s or uncle’s? Or mine?
by Hookset5
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Changes for New California Water Rights Permits
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Re: Changes for New California Water Rights Permits

Cant supply everybody especially when the growth trends of new home keep pushing the market. CA developers want to expand housing, why should they care about the water shortage? Unless it hampers their own agenda to build more houses? And make money. Who cares about drinking it though, when you can ...
by Hookset5
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

Well, if we continue down an apprehensive state of mind, there is no end to “just saying”. It gets costly, it gets unmanageable and it gets intrusive to micro manage peoples safety. Im not paying the price for other peoples problems. I dont like the way this article proposed other state to follow su...
by Hookset5
Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing etiquette
Replies: 26
Views: 6257

Re: Fishing etiquette

2 tourneys on 1 lake is 1/2 the problem. Ive seen 4 guys crowd one point before. Weekend tournament anglers.. the fish move away from pressure, but some guys bank on high percentage area’s and when there’s a check in it, they dont gaf about anyone else. There are most definitely “best” spots on spot...
by Hookset5
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

How about considering the accidents that happen, may be self induced? If BOB got chopped up in a propeller because he fell out of his own boat, tell BOB “dont fall out of the boat next time, Bob!” And leave the rest of us alone. This isn't how intelligent people exist, this is how you control people...
by Hookset5
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

You're correct, 80s kid survived and happy to be alive, living freely without restraints. When your glass house breaks, whats your next complaint?
by Hookset5
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1

Right, everything's a good idea if you were the moron who helped implement this to the general public. Ill sell my boat before I have to comply to ignorant people making rules like this. Its there if you want to use it, leave it alone. Fishing has become the new target for compliance demand, im goin...
by Hookset5
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: St Croix warranty
Replies: 2
Views: 2021

St Croix warranty

I snapped a rod boat flipping a 4# on a medium st croix rod. My fault? Does st croix have any warranty besides the 30 day thing?
by Hookset5
Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat registration in CA
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Boat registration in CA

While Ive got the bump and if admins will allow, before im done. This company helped me out with an inexpensive transom saver to get me back on the road. Much appreciate not being highway robbery. They were very nice, nice dogs, nice lady, welcoming. Deserves a plug in my opinion. http://www.mcatees...
by Hookset5
Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat registration in CA
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Boat registration in CA

Right, we live we learn and we laugh (hopefully). If I were to do it all over again, id still place my emphasis on the obvious needs of a road trip, first. Theres only so much time between time off of normal life to prepare for something new. I would have spent more time researching if I new I had t...
by Hookset5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat registration in CA
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Boat registration in CA

Its definitely streamlined on my registration renewal fee’s, line item #3 “muscle fee”. I was under the impression that fee was all encompassing for CA because when I received my muscle stamp, there were no “exceptions” or inapplicable areas. Maybe its me, to think it was all encompassing. Maybe its...
by Hookset5
Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TNT Baits
Replies: 1
Views: 528

Re: TNT Baits

Wadda jig 1/2 oz with the little red eyes and red thread? Lead arky style with old school blue, round rubber? Ive been hanging on to my last wadda jig for years. Glad you're back! Aint no better in my opinion
by Hookset5
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Patterning Highland Reservoirs
Replies: 5
Views: 1888

Re: Patterning Highland Reservoirs

TOW
Makes ya appreciate the entire process. A fish on the end of a hook is just the reward for the hunt. They're all different in my opinion. Current and healthy aquatic vegetation, food source, wind direction, moon phase.. lots of science but the fun is in the TOW
by Hookset5
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat registration in CA
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Boat registration in CA

I wanted to put a shout out to Larry from Konocti for helping me with my transom saver and another guy named Larry who works for Lake county. Im a dad first, taking care of responsibilities as they unfold before me. Like that’s easy to do in California in this day and age.. Its important that CA boa...
by Hookset5
Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!
Replies: 51
Views: 7072

Re: Help! Spotted Bass Taxidermist Needed 11.08 lb Spot!!!

I have been tossing around the idea of taxidermy, Its bad *** and a great old school tradition
by Hookset5
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FG knot help
Replies: 4
Views: 1483

FG knot help

0EE832CC-7CD0-4A12-8D0D-90B1B65D9000.jpeg Hey ol salty sailors I started tying the FG knot last fall. Its looks good. Twice it has broke off at the point where my leader (8# Yozuri Topknot) meets 30# berkley x5. I think its happening from hitting the guides as I cast.. Or my first wraps are too tig...
by Hookset5
Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: $8500 Crestliner FishHawk 1750 SC
Replies: 1
Views: 1389

$8500 Crestliner FishHawk 1750 SC

1999 Fish Hawk 2000 Honda 75Hp 4 stroke MinnKota Ultrex 80lb thrust (2) Garmin echomap plus 93SV (networked together) (1) Garmin 2d hooked to Ultrex US2 (3) Batteries all in great condition Hydrowave Like new tires Impeller changed last year Maintained very well More photo's available upon request. ...
by Hookset5
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This has gotten beyond stupid!
Replies: 16
Views: 3544

Re: This has gotten beyond stupid!

Interesting.. free speech? Get the heck outta here! I thought all the logical debates would be on lock down too. Nah, really though. We can all come up with some good ideas as to WhoWhatWhereWhen&Why (The 5W's) but at this point, its honestly not understood. What I do understand is that we need ...
by Hookset5
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Custom rod adjustments
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Custom rod adjustments

Hey all, I bought a 7'1" St Croix BassX casting rod and I didn't like a few things about it. It didnt have much control at the butt section so I extended the butt section, PERFECT! It was also too long for flipping so I clipped the tip 3" and put a new tip on. It feels much better in my ha...
by Hookset5
Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paca Craws / Hollow Baits
Replies: 3
Views: 1025

Paca Craws / Hollow Baits

Hello, I was wondering if anyone buries the hook tips inside their hollow craws like the Paca or Biffle-bug and have had good results with hook sets coming through the other side. I find its an ideal bait to make weedless but I also have doubts a fish will chomp it down enough to set the hook. Any e...
by Hookset5
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Companies Leaving California
Replies: 21
Views: 6092

Re: Rod Companies Leaving California

That's because in CA.. if one person has a problem with "something", it's grounds for a new law which perpetuates the system of government. In other words, politicians don't have anything better to do than make up rules.. so it looks like they're doing something in the eyes of the taxpayer...
by Hookset5
Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer bunks repair needed
Replies: 10
Views: 1802

Re: Trailer bunks repair needed

Ive only done my own trailer but I'm a carpenter by trade. I run a small finish carpentry business, licensed & bonded. Ive never done this professionally but Ive got the tools and the time. I would assume douglas fir, primered? Then staple the carpet on. bolt the bunks back on. What did you have...
by Hookset5
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heavy Cover Combat
Replies: 10
Views: 2654

Re: Heavy Cover Combat

and with a beer belly, I need to point it way down. :lol: thanks for the tip
by Hookset5
Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Heavy Cover Combat
Replies: 10
Views: 2654

Re: Heavy Cover Combat

Hey Caleb, weird question but how do you get the angle right on your chestie? Do you use a wedge of some sorts or is it pinned at 90 deg?
by Hookset5
Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wacky O-rings slipping off yum dingers
Replies: 8
Views: 2302

Re: Wacky O-rings slipping off yum dingers

Thanks for the replies. I did buy some smaller O-wacky rings, size #9 works.
by Hookset5
Thu Sep 19, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wacky O-rings slipping off yum dingers
Replies: 8
Views: 2302

Wacky O-rings slipping off yum dingers

Topic says it all but dang, I lost 6 dingers yesterday but the o-ring was still on the hook. Smaller o-ring? size recommendation? or superglue?
by Hookset5
Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic A Lure
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Pic A Lure

Does anyone know where I can get my hands on an old lure selections chart called Pic-A-Lure? Ive searched for it online and it appears to be out of business. Thanks
by Hookset5
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming
Replies: 7
Views: 5026

Re: Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming

My bad fellas, it was a Berkley ribshad swimbait, not a Keitech FAT. Im not sure how they got in my box but I'm glad it's not my rigging. They have a "cut" to apparently make the bait wiggle but it makes the tail lift instead.
by Hookset5
Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming
Replies: 7
Views: 5026

Keithech Fat 4.8 Funky Swimming

I've been throwing the Keitech 4.8 swimbaits for about a year and the last couple rigs I've made haven't allowed the tail to wiggle STRAIGHT behind the bait but rather the tail is 'bent up' and not in line with the body when I retrieve it. Anyone know what is causing this? I use a weighted hook. 4/0...
by Hookset5
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shakey flaky?
Replies: 5
Views: 2082

Re: Shakey flaky?

Yes, it does make sense. It's a vertical technique and the Trig is horizontal. I decided to keep it in my bag of tricks. Thanks for the input
by Hookset5
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shakey flaky?
Replies: 5
Views: 2082

Shakey flaky?

Going through my tackle and rigs for 2019. Trying to thin some things down but I'm sitting on a shakey head rig wondering why I even have it. Its primarily a vertical technique of which so is a jig, blade bait, even a texas rig can be vertical. Comparably, the shakey head MOST resembles a texas rig ...
by Hookset5
Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Organizing worms
Replies: 8
Views: 2222

Re: Organizing worms

Thanks for the share's. I decided to buy some 1.5" x 1.5" clear plastic bags for my terminal tackle and stick with labeling my worms by type instead of technique . I found something new in the process.. I use stick worms for almost every technique.. so there was no way to separate those by...
by Hookset5
Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Organizing worms
Replies: 8
Views: 2222

Organizing worms

HI everyone. I've been putting some thought (probably way too much) into re-organizing my worms. I'm a "grab and go" kind of guy so I don't like sifting through things when I need them. Here's what I've got and I was wondering if anyone could share their own way of organizing to help me ou...
by Hookset5
Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat seat pedestals
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Re: Boat seat pedestals

Im about the same, 6' 250 some odd. Which type exactly do you have that are 3/4"?? I noticed there are several companies that make pedestals. Are the Bass pro shops pedestals pretty good?
by Hookset5
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat seat pedestals
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Boat seat pedestals

Hello fellow chasers of small creatures that lurk below! Im in the process of changing my boat seat pedestal bases and was looking for some input. Are the small 3/4" posts sufficient enough or is there a huge difference with the 1.77" diameter holes? I currently have the 1.77 but replacing...
by Hookset5
Sun Nov 04, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buying rods online
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

Buying rods online

Hey all, I learned my lesson. A couple rods I have I bought because they were a good price. Only to find out they are most uncomfortable and the wrong power/speed. It took awhile for me to learn that a Medium Heavy from one manufacturer can be a Heavy from another. Fast or extra fast tips are also m...
by Hookset5
Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tnt Jigs
Replies: 24
Views: 6830

Re: Tnt Jigs

I wish someone would continue it as well. I have 5-6 wadda jigs I'm afraid to use because there aint not more! I love the jogs, best jigs I've ever used with the hand tie (never once has it frayed or deteriorated like the cheap collars do) and the rubber never becomes brittle either.
by Hookset5
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Early bird lakes
Replies: 2
Views: 789

Early bird lakes

Does anyone know if lake McClure is an early bird check in lake? (can pay when you leave instead of at the crack of dawn)
by Hookset5
Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Baitfish in or baitfish out?
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: Baitfish in or baitfish out?

Ahh I forgot about the bird indicator! I've stolen plenty of white herring spots from them.
by Hookset5
Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Baitfish in or baitfish out?
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Baitfish in or baitfish out?

Hey fellas, was wondering how you can tell if baitfish were moving into a cove from a point or coming out of a cove towards a point. It would matter to a bass and how they'll set up for ambush but how can you determine the direction of baitfish? Thanks in advance!
by Hookset5
Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wolf Packers
Replies: 13
Views: 3405

Re: Wolf Packers

Callwakeup -
I've seen LMB share a tree with bluegill like they were good-fellow neighbors. Yet, gills are a meal for bass also at times. Strange creatures
by Hookset5
Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wolf Packers
Replies: 13
Views: 3405

Re: Wolf Packers

Ash, they are incredibly smart to work together. Big, fat and smart. I was wondering if they circle around gill beads so I could predict their circle? or do they go left and then right.. never really making a circle at all.
by Hookset5
Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wolf Packers
Replies: 13
Views: 3405

Wolf Packers

Asking for a friend :roll:

Was wondering if these schooled fish make a circle in their path? or do they typically pace JUST the shoreline?
by Hookset5
Sun Jul 08, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro Bassin
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Re: Don Pedro Bassin

Thanks for the crumb!

I had side imaging, DI and 2d blasting the shoreline from 40' out and I saw nothing worthy of a jig.