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My boat had similar issue -found by filling with gas pump upside down it fills no problem-if I try to fill like Normal (pump trigger on bottom) it kicks off after 2 seconds every time-give it a try

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Call the Bass hole in Bethel Island-new tackle shop and talk to Rob Cloutier/owner/ he is a tournament fisherman and can steer u in the right direction-925 813 9485

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In other words New Jen screwed up everything hogging all the dates!

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Sculpins have a slime coating on them.
Mud suckers do not.
Good way to identify

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Looks like a mud sucker-

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Looks clean-well taken care of boats command more money.

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Waiting for negative comments! Lol

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We all got fishing stories! Let’s just all get along and go fishing! P.S.: hold the damn fish anyway u want!!! The people that comment negatively got there panties in a bunch! It’s a great fish on any scale- The time u had it out of the water is better than it bouncing around in a livewel for 7-8 hr...

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I live on bethel island and have recently stayed at both hotels recently ( had house tented for termites). It takes 25-30 minutes to get to Russo’s from either hotel towing a boat and Oakley hotel until recent had a bad homeless encampment on other side of overpass,which cars where getting broken in...

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No hotels within 20-25 miles from Russo’s. U can reserve a campsite their or down the street at sugar barge(both are rv friendly)If U are looking for lodging there are air bnb places to stay on the water. Closest hotel is Brentwood or Oakley -both are 25 minutes away

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That ranger was on market before and had a lot of sun damage-they have recovered seats since. If this is the big will i know -bigger is better!

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I told u it is rough out there! Make sure u put the word out with ur fishing buddies and friends-bait-shop-when one does happen cash talks! Had a wad of cash ready to go and finally found my boat and then guy wouldn’t take cash! Had to run to the bank and get a cashiers check in his name! Seen used ...

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Text me at +19253234508-tried retrieving pm -I am computer challenged!lol
Don’t call -text me first-moving-thanks

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I do repairs for hook line and sinker and Dave’s delta outdoors in bethel island. Can do full builds -whatever u need. I am moving to bethel island so I will b closed for next 10 days or so/until I reset up my office. U can drop at either shop-usually takes around 10 days for repair but as stated re...

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Or hook line and sinker in Oakley

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Have drop off service at Dave’s delta outdoors if u come to delta in bethel island-appx 7 day turnaround

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Heads up: Boats are selling on the first day,even the first hour. Just bought one 2 days ago and i searched for awhile. U have a good budget ,it’s just a matter of getting ur foot in the door first. If u see one u like u can’t hesitate or someone will buy from under u! Almost happened to me! Good lu...

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I think the dog pees in his Cheerios every morning and he ( mr. James fish)takes that bitterness out on any tournament organization that has an event. I’m all for keeping them in check and transparent but why all the bashing on the good circuits. Why not focus on the circuit that are taking advantag...

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Keep trying -takes a while to get thru ! Lol

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City of Oakley pays for tourneys to go out of big break($15,000 forFLW).
If that tournament goes out of Russo’s Chuck gets stuck with that fee and it comes out of his pocket -not cities.

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I charge double after I have to fix this right/superglue is a bad idea on graphite- it is near impossible to get off a blank-it etches into blank and when removed often pulls fibers off of blank -potentially weakening the rod in that spot.

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In the video I saw : no similarities to a green other than greenish tint.

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Caught a lot of sturgeon with greenish tint and stripe on belly. Still are white sturgeon. Never seen one that big but did have 62” on my boat and u can tell by the body structure:scoots, nose etc . White sturgeon and green look nothing alike. I would bet it is a white solely based on body features

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It’s the only other option in our waters: white sturgeon.
U can’t judge in reference to color.
Green sturgeon look like they got hit in the face with a frying pan! Nose is pushed up and has a “ski jump” for a nose. Also the scoots look like little jagged razor blades- much more pronounced/defined

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Not a green sturgeon.
Green sturgeon have more pronounced scoots and shorter and pointer upswept nose

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I’m an expert at fixing rods /can’t claim the same as far as fishing goes! Lol
I got a great partner- which as u know goes a long way. Tough bite out there for the biggins.
Lots of smalls to go through: lots of bites,just tough to get the biggins to play!

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2 idiots in a white ranger unfortunately describes 50% of the people on the delta!

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If u come to delta(bethel island) u can drop off at Dave’s delta outdoors.7-10 day turnaround

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Went by there today and have lots of topwater baits and frogs in stock. Stocked up for this weekend!

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Lews hyper mag

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Not the lightest but most bang for ur buck.
299$
8.3:1
5.4oz
20#s of drag
Winn grips on handle

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I agree: u get exactly what u want . Since dobyns has switched back over to Fuji guides ( from kigans) they have a very extensive line of technique specific rods and I recommend them highly if u can’t build ur own. The best part is mr. dobyns himself can and will help u find perfect rod: just post a...

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In order to grease inside u obviously cracked cases so I suspect u didn’t assemble stack right (washers and such) or one of ur pieces came off alignment spline on handle shaft . Take apart and with aid of schematic make sure everything is in proper alignment and in right order. Curved spring washerS...

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I build mine. Get exactly what you want for half the cost once you have basic supplies to build a rod. https://www.rainshadowrodblanks.com/product-line/the-judge-crankbait/ Many other good options for blanks out there as well Blank:100$ Deluxe reel seat:20$ Guides :40$ WiInn grips w/butt cap:30$ = ...

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March 16th 2020 was hook,line and sinkers TOC and It was a slug/fest. Took over 58#s (2day event)to win it . There were multiple bags over 30 #s And Rodney Brinser posted an amazing 38# bag to win event: and I know no-one was bedfishing cause it was blowing 20mph ! The deltas not giving it up right ...

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March 16th 2020 was hook,line and sinkers TOC and It was a slug/fest. Took over 58#s (2day event)to win it . There were multiple bags over 30 #s And Rodney Brinser posted an amazing 38# bag to win event: and I know no-one was bedfishing cause it was blowing 20mph ! The deltas not giving it up right ...

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Insulated is MUCH heavier than non-insulated so may want to consider if u want to use in spring.Love challenger /has not let me down even on windy/wet days. It is very flexible /super light and easy to fish in all day/or tournaments. Warranty is best in industry.

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They work great/do have expiration date so have to make sure they are not outdated . Found out not good for kayaking as I had mine go off from just paddling/splashing water

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I personally know mark and he is very knowledgeable about what is goin on in the delta.information is knowledge so if u are not capable of using this to make better decisions with ur own life then really who is the sheep? I don’t always agree but information is important and if u can not process it ...

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Curado only has 1 drag washer and daiwa has 3. If u are going to use for mainly strippers I would go with higher rated drag and a reel that has more drag washers like a daiwa or a lews.Both have 3 carbon fiber drag washers where curado only has 1.this enables drag to stay smoother on those long runs...

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As Dan stated it is corroded /rusted in place . U can soak in cleaner( corrosion x) or something similar and try popping out with punch and rubber mallet . Likely u will need to replace that bearing anyway. U are goin to need 100$ in parts(estimate:2-3 bearings,possible gears,anti reverse)and I'm su...

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If u come to the delta u can drop off at Dave's delta outdoors in bethel island- they are open

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Big break marina closes Wednesday April 1st. Not an April fools thing!

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Big break marina closed starting tomorrow . SUCKS!

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Who is gonna snag a fish with such light line and light wire hook? Glad I'm not the only one out there who thinks this. Some people just assume anything I guess. Fish often don't inhale bait this time of year they just pick it up and move off bed , that's why fish get foul hooked.

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Boat a for sale wrote:How can it be an anniversary edition unless it is a 2018?

Let me get my calculator . If 2018 is
50th anniversary then 2008 must be ( hitting calculator buttons loudly)
40 th!

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If u don't like it , pretty simple, don't go! I'm sure nancy pelosi is ranting about something u can watch on tv!

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Great idea /I will check back tomorrow to see if u posted for me . Thanks for doing that / much appreciated .

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Boatmasters, last chance performance, all list their used boat prices. One of ur listings says:sold: a great boat at a great price . I guess we just take ur word for it? 3 people asked for a price and no response. What's the big deal? If it was a new boat I might understand the reasoning. Don't adve...

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If boat masters can list the price of their used boats what's the big deal.U sure could save people a lot of wasted time ( urs and mine) by listing the price so if its not in my budget I don't call. That sounds like some used car tactics to get u on the hook!

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