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by Byron
Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: SD map compatabillity
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

Re: SD map compatabillity

Thanks Doug - I just decided to order the current new hot maps on SD instead of dealing with Ebay.
by Byron
Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: SD map compatabillity
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

SD map compatabillity

I just purchased a new 597ci/di hd combo and was wondering if a 2009 west lake maps chip will work for Lake Casitas. It is - Navionics NAV-MSD/HM-W HotMaps - Will it work in the 597?
Thanks, Byron
by Byron
Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skinner electrofishing help
Replies: 3
Views: 1007

Re: Skinner electrofishing help

Sounds like fun - Let's go do Casitas! Nice play on words - I will be conducting an electrofishing survey
by Byron
Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Anglers Choice Casitas Nights 9/10/11
Replies: 4
Views: 823

Re: Anglers Choice Casitas Nights 9/10/11

Well???? Did the weather clear for the night or did the lightning continue? The sparks were flying to close for me yesterday on Casitas to stick around. The ranger told me as I was being tagged that it hit the camp grounds. Fishing kinda sucked for me and when the lightning came in around 2pm I bail...
by Byron
Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help Where to fish around Anaheim?
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

Re: Help Where to fish around Anaheim?

Anglers Marine has some nice bass! :lol:
by Byron
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: $519 traffic ticket for towing a boat 10 mph over..
Replies: 39
Views: 10710

Re: $519 traffic ticket for towing a boat 10 mph over..

I got stopped on the 101 near Westlake about 2 years ago for towing the boat at 70mph. Cost me $580 by the time I was done. Nice how you are now guilty untill proven inocent. Pay the fine first and then try to get it back in court. What happened to get a ticket, go to court, argue the case, If you l...
by Byron
Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bridge tolls go up tomorrow
Replies: 22
Views: 3307

Re: Bridge tolls go up tomorrow

Thanks Jerry and the Dems. :?
by Byron
Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Quagga Inspection
Replies: 4
Views: 1108

Re: Clear Lake Quagga Inspection

Hey Leon - What happened to "everybody boycot Clear Lake" last month ??? :roll:
by Byron
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Night fishing
Replies: 4
Views: 660

Re: Casitas Night fishing

Saw that Eric - nice job at piru last night. Burning out on Casitas lately myself so I just bought a second boat so I can once again venture out and leave the Nitro tied up for Casitas. Used to fish piru alot - just hate the "Lake Lice" all summer.
by Byron
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Night fishing
Replies: 4
Views: 660

Casitas Night fishing

Did anyone hit up Casitas last night and how was it? I looked at the weather report and the day fishing has not been so good so I stayed home - with my luck it was most likely great.
by Byron
Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boycott Clear Lake
Replies: 59
Views: 10239

Re: Boycott Clear Lake

Why is clear lake so concerned with the Quaggas when they are one of the worlds most mercury polluted bodies of water? Seems like they have bigger fish to fry.
And to leons post - Follow the rules and jump thru the hoops and the fine amount is not your problem.
by Byron
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boat wax?
Replies: 7
Views: 1718

Re: boat wax?

You got it - use the flagship. Goes on easy and leaves a good shine. I do mine about every 3 months.
by Byron
Fri May 13, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Piru Night Tournament this Saturday
Replies: 7
Views: 1443

Re: Piru Night Tournament this Saturday

Should be fun for ya-all at Piru. Great night fishery 10+ years ago when I was doing it. I'll be checking out the night bite at Casitas tomorrow evening. :D
by Byron
Tue May 10, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor indicator
Replies: 7
Views: 1358

Re: Trolling motor indicator

You can buy the ZAP-A-GAP at any Hobby People store, used to be Hobby Shack.
by Byron
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is the best Headlamp for night Fishing?
Replies: 12
Views: 17389

Re: What is the best Headlamp for night Fishing?

I have a nice one made by Streamlight with 2 brightnesses that goes on the hat or head. Works great and fairly lite.
by Byron
Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check this out!
Replies: 1
Views: 1042

Re: Check this out!

I've been folowong this thread since the beginning, simply amazing transformation, awsome work.
by Byron
Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Make your own Carolina Rigs, Save the money for gas.
Replies: 3
Views: 1385

Re: Make your own Carolina Rigs, Save the money for gas.

Get off of UTube and go fishing! :lol:
by Byron
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor question
Replies: 7
Views: 1174

Re: Trolling Motor question

Hey Ralph - How was the water at Casitas today? Did you go? how was the fishing? I have not been since mid Feb as an 88 year old lady stepped on the wrong pedal and creamed my truck. Then the following week My 3 1/2 year old Grandaughter was mauled in the face by a 50lb pitbull. Things are sorta bac...
by Byron
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 1195

Re: I need to rent an aluminum boat, any suggestions?

Barefoot electroshocking ?
by Byron
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Transom Saver
Replies: 12
Views: 3685

Re: Transom Saver

I have to agree with tossing the old style transom savers. My boat came with the traditional style of saver wich I used for the first 2 years. It was the good swivel eeze with the long adjustable engine end. Even with it secured properly with the steel cable on the roller, trimmed down snug it sucke...
by Byron
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How do you store your crankbaits and ripbaits??
Replies: 10
Views: 1991

Re: How do you store your crankbaits and ripbaits??

Here are the ones I use - the large one holds 20 DD-22's that never touch each other. Check out the flipsider series.
http://www.planomolding.com/fishing/fishing-products/
by Byron
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WANTED
Replies: 19
Views: 2796

Re: WANTED

Hey guys, anybody have a son 18-20 yrs old that has ambition, good personality, a job, college and career plans, transportation, likes fising and hunting so that I can introduce him to my 18 year old daughter so that she may dump the LOSER she is currently dating. I need help!!! PLEASE That's to fu...
by Byron
Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So Cal Question....????
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: So Cal Question....????

How about some good quality vinyl graphics ? Otherwise just look a good local sign painter.
by Byron
Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring
Replies: 9
Views: 4998

Re: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring

Here is what I would recomend - For the lousy cold idle - Remove the intake boot from the throttle body, open the throttle and wipe the oil deposits out of the bore with a rag and some carb spray first - that fixes 9 of 10 ford idle issues. Also look for any vacuum caps missing from the intake manif...
by Byron
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring
Replies: 9
Views: 4998

Re: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring

The only further damage could be to the Cata;ytic converter due to overheating caused by the misfire. Yes it is a dirrect replacment for the existing system. The update converts your system from CSFI to MFI. The needed parts are as follows ----- V-6 - 12568332 injector assembly, 88894355 Bracket, 17...
by Byron
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DIY - Painting Bullet Weights – Not!
Replies: 3
Views: 1135

Re: DIY - Painting Bullet Weights – Not!

Find a Fry's Electronics - they have it in several colors and up to 3/4 in diameter.
by Byron
Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 63
Views: 7916

Re: Introductions

Byron Cooley 53 Born and raised in So Cal, Bass fishing since I was 7. Grew up fishing Casitas, Sherwood, Vail, Railroad Canyon, Piru, Cachuma, and San Antonio. My father was one of the original South Bay Bass Masters out of AB&S sporting goods in Inglewood Ca in the early 70's. I fished ABA for...
by Byron
Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Vehicle Discussion
Topic: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring
Replies: 9
Views: 4998

Re: 96 GMC Sierra misfiring

Don't waste your time or money chasing missfires on that early vortec FI system. Have it replaced with the updated spyder assenbly and all problems will go away. The early poppet injectors are not worth replacing at $90.00 each. As soon as you replace 1 a different cylinder will give you issues. The...
by Byron
Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: A forum named after me!
Replies: 5
Views: 1893

Re: A forum named after me!

I was up there today amd never saw over 69 deg. Fishing sucked - left at noon.
by Byron
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Batteries in parallel
Replies: 16
Views: 2611

Re: Batteries in parallel

On my little Nitro 640LX with 52lb MG I swaped out the tray and put in a group 31. Runs all day at Casitas without slowing down. If you can fit the 31 it's lighter than 2 of the 24's and 27's.
by Byron
Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: VOTE
Replies: 11
Views: 1963

Re: VOTE

Bye Bye Boxer ! :D
by Byron
Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Serious Poll
Replies: 20
Views: 3234

Re: Another Serious Poll

Casitas Corner Market "Belly Buster"
by Byron
Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hypothetical situation poll
Replies: 67
Views: 8352

Re: Hypothetical situation poll

This whole pole is crap. A 6th fish is in no way cheating - you can only weigh 5 anyway. There is absolutly no advantage to the 6th fish in the well. It is a rule violation at best. In order to cheat you must do something against the rules to your advantage. :roll:
by Byron
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?
Replies: 188
Views: 32375

Re: heard a rumor from the AC pro/am delta tourney?

Nice tail on that fish for sure! :)
by Byron
Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: tournment rules and state laws?
Replies: 2
Views: 796

Re: tournment rules and state laws?

And the stupid whining starts all over in a new thread. :roll:
by Byron
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas 7/10
Replies: 5
Views: 804

Re: Casitas 7/10

Accually Kelly - the Normans have been kinda hit and miss lately. I made it up Monday and Thursday last week. Caught a few on the DD-14's but found a spotty topwater bite around the grass on Monday and only got 4 out of 11 topwater bites. Biggest of the day was 4.03 and on top. Thursday morning went...
by Byron
Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas 7/10
Replies: 5
Views: 804

Re: Casitas 7/10

mark poulson wrote:Congrats on a great day.
Man, I miss that lake!
Hey mark - I'm just accross the airport from you in ES if you need a lift up there. I go quite often with an open back seat. I only have Saturdays and Sundays as I work M-F. PM me if your up for it ever.
by Byron
Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: tears to seats
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Re: tears to seats

Anyone have any product recommendation to fix small tears in the vinyl seats? Try this- Can't even see the repair unless you know where it is. It is not a patch but a liquid vinyl. It accually goes under the material and oozes back out the rip. It is then covered with textured paper untill dry. Pee...
by Byron
Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Extended warranty
Replies: 4
Views: 605

Re: Extended warranty

Rick doesn't seem to show up here any more. Kind of a dead forum now days. Last post is almost a year old.
by Byron
Tue May 18, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Going fishing next Saturday...
Replies: 7
Views: 1078

Re: Going fishing next Saturday...

Ralph wrote:Haven't been able to get out much lately to Casitas, but will be Saturday/Sunday. Anyone have any info on what the bite is now? Topwater? Thanks in advance
Looks like the wind will be blowing.
by Byron
Sun May 02, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Do You Do, When LIve Bait Fishermen Show Up At Tourny ?
Replies: 17
Views: 3605

Re: What Do You Do, When LIve Bait Fishermen Show Up At Tour

They will get thiers for sure. I read a couple months ago that Clear Lake is "The most mercury polluted body of water in the WORLD" due to the Mine runoff.
by Byron
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama Gets TOLD!
Replies: 2
Views: 892

Re: Obama Gets TOLD!

A great big High-5 to Mr. Estes on that one.
by Byron
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: where can I find shasta lake fish records?
Replies: 20
Views: 9836

Re: where can I find shasta lake fish records?

Good question - I just spent 1/2 hour searching the web and your right, It isn't there.
by Byron
Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aftermarket SIC bearings in reels
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

Re: Aftermarket SIC bearings in reels

Try these guys - I have ran thier bearings in my 22,000 rpm Nitro RC engines and some of my reels. Great prices and selection on great bearings.http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/CTGY/F ... l-Bearings
by Byron
Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC CASITAS PRO TEAMS
Replies: 5
Views: 767

Re: USAC CASITAS PRO TEAMS

yes sir...i am feeling a little better about things...whether the bite holds up is one thing...but lets just say we had one heck of a day this past weekend! :shock: Yes it was a good bite last weekend wasn't it. I had a good Saturday afternoon. I also will be there Saturday just getting in all your...
by Byron
Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Trailer Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 1171

Re: Boat Trailer Repair

You could see my buddy Miguel at M&K Marine in Hawthorne. Reasonable prices, great work, and a great guy. Been in the biz for over 40 years (used to be Shaws Marine).
by Byron
Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Change we can believe in!
Replies: 44
Views: 4806

Re: Change we can believe in!

What are you talking about - We do not have a great President. :x
by Byron
Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!
Replies: 114
Views: 17726

Re: I hope ALL you Obama backers are proud of this IDIOT!

Such nice grammer. :roll: And the american people did not ask for the government run medical he is pushing so hard for. The people did not ask to pay for the "Cash for Clunkers" program. The people did not ask to bail out the financial institutions on our dime. The people did not ask to fu...
by Byron
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wick!!
Replies: 1
Views: 581

Re: wick!!

?????????
by Byron
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wacky worms
Replies: 17
Views: 3248

Re: wacky worms

I still have 100's of Jelly worms from the late 70's early 80's that I got from my Father. We used to kick as$ with them at Casitas and San Antonio.