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by BassinFever
Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wind at Clear Lake
Replies: 13
Views: 3806

Re: Wind at Clear Lake

birdi23nls, we are in Lakeport on the south side of town , 96 soda bay rd [main st turns into soda bay rd] 707-262-5852 most mornings the north lake is calm and it will be blowing in the redbud arm.But lately the whole lake has been nice . Which brings out the skiers. Dave Be sure and stop in here ...
by BassinFever
Sun May 30, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is it legal to guide without being a licensed guide?
Replies: 15
Views: 4089

Re: Is it legal to guide without being a licensed guide?

Not if you charge, in Oregon you can be fined up to $10,000.00!!
by BassinFever
Wed May 26, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our country is under attack
Replies: 43
Views: 7863

Re: Our country is under attack

Am I just an Idiot or what??

If they can insert a tube in there and draw off some of the oil, then why can't they insert some kind of a bladder and inflate it with something and seal the damn thing off!! Seems simple enough to me!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
by BassinFever
Tue May 18, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Clear Lake Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1734

Re: Another Clear Lake Question

Was just there last week and you couldn't buy a bite on a crankbait! Deadsticking a plastic and dropshoting was what was working. I did manage a couple on a 4" Hitch colored paddle tail swimbait worked real slow on the bottom off the bank!!
by BassinFever
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's with Clear Lake reports?
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: What's with Clear Lake reports?

Looks like the weather is going to be warm and stable for the week before I come down. Just hope another storm doesn't blow through the week I'm there!
by BassinFever
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's with Clear Lake reports?
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

Re: What's with Clear Lake reports?

Guess I will find out for myself as I will be down there the 9th through the 13th!!
by BassinFever
Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's with Clear Lake reports?
Replies: 5
Views: 1634

What's with Clear Lake reports?

Sure seems like the numbers are way down for this time of the year! What's up?
by BassinFever
Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone ever get good fishing equipment deals on EBAY?
Replies: 27
Views: 5388

Re: Does anyone ever get good fishing equipment deals on EBA

Bad news for sellers though, there rates are increaseing!!

Seller will pay posting charge and 9.0 seller fee!! That's going to make it over 10%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$1.00 on $10.00!!!

$10.00 on $100.00 etc!!!!!!!!

This is going to suck and probably end a lot of people selling on Ebay!!
by BassinFever
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anyone ever get good fishing equipment deals on EBAY?
Replies: 27
Views: 5388

Re: Does anyone ever get good fishing equipment deals on EBA

All the time! Some offer free shipping!!
by BassinFever
Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Will a Toyota Tacoma V6 4.0 L Tow a small bass boat?
Replies: 14
Views: 9180

Re: Will a Toyota Tacoma V6 4.0 L Tow a small bass boat?

You will be a lot better off with the five speed!!!
by BassinFever
Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spinning reel questions...
Replies: 13
Views: 2749

Re: Spinning reel questions...

I second this post!

I'm not a hard core tournament fisherman, but I went over to these and U.S. Reels and love the large spools on these reels. They handle florocarbon lines much better than other reels! Smooth and great drags!!
by BassinFever
Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Installing Fog Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 1131

Re: Installing Fog Lights

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Ya that!!!
by BassinFever
Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: steering cables needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1384

Re: steering cables needed

It will take a 14' set!!!
by BassinFever
Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Worming question
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: Worming question

This comes up frequently about u-tail worms!

Guess what, they still catch there fair share of Bass, just like they used to! They make great drop shot or shakey head worms by cutting the tail at a piont just ahead of the curl!
by BassinFever
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Should Eric Holder be asked to resign?
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Re: Should Eric Holder be asked to resign?

Absolutly!!

Truth be known, we could probably prosicute (SP) every member of the democratic administration!!!!
by BassinFever
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Political
Topic: What would you have done?
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: What would you have done?

Greg_Cornish wrote:What would I have done? If the teller was bigger than me, I would have run too.

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by BassinFever
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Political
Topic: glenn beck=hilarious
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Re: glenn beck=hilarious

Glen is absolutly right in everything he said! The outburst was because he is soooooooooooooooooo frustrated [as many of us conservatives are] with the liberals wanting to spend Trillions of dollars on health care just to screw it up worse than it is!
by BassinFever
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Immigrant.
Replies: 5
Views: 1236

Re: Immigrant.

That young man is not an "Imigrant", he is an American! I personally have no problem with imigrants that are legal and actually want to assimilate into our customs and way of life. They are to be commended. I do not like areas of our country in some large towns that call themselves names l...
by BassinFever
Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Oh boy, this is too easy
Replies: 6
Views: 1585

Re: Oh boy, this is too easy

I also listen to Lush and Hannity until the lies make me want to puke and then I turn it. I don't see lies, I only see the truth, I guess that's what you can't take!! Everything I hear them say can be backed up or they do not say it. If they say something untrue they will apoligize and set it strai...
by BassinFever
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Oh boy, this is too easy
Replies: 6
Views: 1585

Re: Oh boy, this is too easy

It's hard for me to believe that a person of his age could still be so blinded as to who the democratic party has become! :roll: :roll:

I f you do not actually watch people like Rush, Hanity, and Fox news you can't talk about them just because you hear something on some blog or Youtube!!
by BassinFever
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where are our liberal comrades?
Replies: 4
Views: 1131

Re: Where are our liberal comrades?

I don't post too often, don't even know if I am welcome, but I believe that I belong to the "Party of Hate"! I "Hate" everything there is about the democratic party!!!!!!! :twisted: I hate OBama! I hate Biden! I hate Pelosi! I hate Reed! Put them all on Airforce one and shoot the...
by BassinFever
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where we stand today
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Re: Where we stand today

Slowly, slowly slowly the fog is being removed from there eyes!!!!!!

Problem is that it may be too late before they totally wake up to a country they do not recognise!!!
by BassinFever
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Revolution without violence but don’t sit idly by! (one)
Replies: 7
Views: 1224

Re: Revolution without violence but don’t sit idly by! (one)

Marty wrote:[Guess who is the Author is?[/color]
Glen Beck!!!

What do I win!!!
by BassinFever
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: I'll bet they're shakin' in their boots!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1599

Re: I'll bet they're shakin' in their boots!!!

Taken from a news article: "Over the weekend, President Obama used strong language on North Korea's nuclear stance and said his administration did not intend "to continue a policy of rewarding provocation."" Thank the Lord we have someone in office who is willing to "use st...
by BassinFever
Tue May 19, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone watch Ike kick his Lowrance unit today?
Replies: 30
Views: 6432

Re: Anyone watch Ike kick his Lowrance unit today?

I heard it said somewhere! "Why doesn't Ike act like he has caught a F***in Bass before when he catch's one"!!!! As good of a fisherman as he is and all the good that he does, he makes me want to puke to watch him! It's just childish and imature!!!!!! I want to say "Why don't you just...
by BassinFever
Tue May 19, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Colin Powel on the Attack
Replies: 23
Views: 4546

Re: Colin Powel on the Attack

Peter Lloyd wrote: I am still shocked that people think Palin is a good candidate for President though.
Well, I can guaran damn tee ya that we would not be headed into this Socialistic agenda if she was president!!!!! :roll: :roll: :roll:
by BassinFever
Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Replacement Windshields?
Replies: 3
Views: 1055

Re: Replacement Windshields?

I have one all boxed up that I will sell for $50.00 plus shipping. It's from a 1996 295 Pro XL but I believe it is the same! I do not have pictures, but it is a nice one! I bought two new ones because I wanted them to match! I'm on the Oregon coast at Ten mile lakes! Phone (541)266-0864 days (541)75...
by BassinFever
Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: So, We are "ARROGANT" are we!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3192

So, We are "ARROGANT" are we!!

Well, Our Piece of Cr*p Acting president has really done it this time. I can't wait to see his approval ratings next week! If he wants to see Arrogant he should look in the mirror!!!!!!!!!!

This veteran says that he can kiss my a**!!!!!
by BassinFever
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone using a skeg guard on their motor?
Replies: 5
Views: 1025

Re: anyone using a skeg guard on their motor?

I hit a rock on the river last year and broke mine pretty bad and bent the propshaft also. I replaced the propshaft and put a skeg guard on. I never really thought about it before you mentioned it, but I get chinewalk earlier than I used to now. It used to come on just at 70, but now I get it at abo...
by BassinFever
Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1996 Stratos 295 steering cable
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: 1996 Stratos 295 steering cable

Thanks all.

I called Stratos Boats and they were kind enough to go into there archives and find that the 295's had 14' cables.

Great customer service on a 13 year old boat!
by BassinFever
Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1996 Stratos 295 steering cable
Replies: 3
Views: 765

1996 Stratos 295 steering cable

Does anyone out there have an early 295 Stratos that has changed the steering cables on and can tell me what length I need to by??? It has a 6" Jackplate!
by BassinFever
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: toyota 4runner towing a boat?
Replies: 18
Views: 10473

Re: toyota 4runner towing a boat?

Wow, I'm quite surprised that knowone has addressed the issue of "BRAKES"! It's not the towing, it's can you stop safely! 18' single axle trailer with no brakes and he would likely be ok if he is very carefull and keeps a good distance between him and the other cars on the road. Actually g...
by BassinFever
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: A day to remember.
Replies: 30
Views: 5548

Re: A day to remember.

[ No matter how much I dislike Bush, this situation we're in is not entirely his fault. While it is true that the man knows nothing about econ, his administration failed to see the warning signs and try to head'em off. More of the Reactionary process we see so much of today. If you had to blame any...
by BassinFever
Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 100 ft rope
Replies: 15
Views: 3132

Re: this was

mrichards wrote:he said that it all boils down to boater attitude and conduct.
Ya, well, it goes both ways! The attitude of the sheriff means a lot too!!
by BassinFever
Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Political
Topic: So much for global warming!
Replies: 12
Views: 2072

Re: So much for global warming!

O no, this just cannot be true, and I have been trying soooooo hard to believe in Al Gore my hero! I feel really good now that the polar bears have somewhere to go now and do not have to jump from one piece of ice to another. Whew!!!!!!!!
by BassinFever
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

Re: Clear Lake

A little belated, but we stayed at Lake Escape Resort in April this year. Nice cabinlike rooms, very quiet, but the boat access sucks bigtime and there is only one plug to charge your batteries if you do not want to leave your boat in the water overnight. Ramp is narrow and is hard to get to. If the...
by BassinFever
Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Does anybody throw the carolina rig.............
Replies: 19
Views: 3431

Re: Does anybody throw the carolina rig.............

Would someone tell me what a hit feels like with a CR?
by BassinFever
Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tail weights
Replies: 0
Views: 347

Tail weights

Maybe someone can help me, I would like to find some of those bullet weights that have the wire loop out the back that you incert into the head of the worm and put the hook through so that the bait falls away from you as it sinks!

Anyone know what I'm talking about and knows where I can get them?
by BassinFever
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with Mercurys Blowing up???????????
Replies: 13
Views: 6130

Re: What's up with Mercurys Blowing up???????????

This is just MHO! I really think that todays oiling systems are not up to the task at hand with the oil being used. Coupled with the fuels of today there is a problem at WOT. One thing people can't seem to get through there heads is using a higher octane fuel than required will ruin you engine. The ...
by BassinFever
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Clear Lake State Park Closing?
Replies: 30
Views: 5964

Re: Is Clear Lake State Park Closing?

Well, don't just take it laying down, get all the clubs together and fire off some letters. At least you wil know that you did something!
by BassinFever
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stress Crack on Transom
Replies: 5
Views: 5324

Re: Stress Crack on Transom

Normally they are nothing to worry about. I was told by Stratos that the transom area generally has a thick gelcoat in that area at the corners and that any flex at all will crack it. Trim the engine up a bit and lift the engine up and down while a freind looks at the cracked area to see if it moves...
by BassinFever
Tue May 22, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Batteries do you run????
Replies: 36
Views: 6670

Re: What Batteries do you run????

So BassinFever, how long does a set of Trojans last? I haven`t had a set long enough to tell, I seem to trade boats off to often lately. I buy them for there power reserve, I just can't run them down in two days of beating them to death. I have two 31's and one starting battery. I put them in when ...
by BassinFever
Mon May 21, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Batteries do you run????
Replies: 36
Views: 6670

Re: What Batteries do you run????

Sorry Delco, But I now use Trojans and to quote your add. "NO OTHER BATTERIES GET ON BOARD MY BOAT"!
by BassinFever
Fri May 18, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: In response to ROSIE ....We need to Wake Up
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Re: In response to ROSIE ....We need to Wake Up

This needs to be reported on and replayed every night on the News. As well as repeated pictures of the towers falling ant the beginning and at the end of every news broadcast!

I agree, "AMERICA" wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BassinFever
Mon May 14, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Self made marker buoys
Replies: 25
Views: 6208

Re: Self made marker buoys

MikeD wrote:
BassinFever wrote:
so each side of the dumbbell shape is 2" wide? 4 3/8" total width? have you tried a smaller width on each of the ends?

sounds like a win-nah
I just guessed at my width, you can make them any width you want, after all , you are holding the saw!
by BassinFever
Mon May 14, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Self made marker buoys
Replies: 25
Views: 6208

Re: Self made marker buoys

MikeD wrote:ahhh, think I've got it, looks like a dumbbell and the line goes in the gap between the 2 pieces
Exactly, the weight slips nicely into the crack where the line is so they don`t unwrap in the case.
by BassinFever
Mon May 14, 2007 12:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Self made marker buoys
Replies: 25
Views: 6208

Re: Other tricks

Gator aid bottle with the line wrapped around it and a weight. how do you keep the line from peeling off it after the weight is on the bottom? "Now, to keep them from unrolling after they hit bottom, I Hot glued some old worm weights to the under side of the foam tubeing after making a shallow...
by BassinFever
Mon May 14, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Self made marker buoys
Replies: 25
Views: 6208

Re: Self made marker buoys

Absolutly, and they work great! You know those flex foam tubes the kids use swimming, they come in several colors, I used the pink and green ones. 3/4" PVC will fit right into the holes. I cut the peices of tubing about 2" wide, slipped them over the PVC to where I had about a 3/8 " s...
by BassinFever
Mon May 07, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My experience at a LOcal Bass Tournament!
Replies: 0
Views: 595

My experience at a LOcal Bass Tournament!

My experience at a Bass tournament I actually had a hand in starting this Bass club [Umpqua Valley Bassmasters] back in the mid 70’s, was very active and was President several times and Secretary also. The club has done very well over the years and I`m proud to say that I was a part of it. They ho...
by BassinFever
Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: So, maybe the sky is NOT falling...
Replies: 9
Views: 3499

Re: So, maybe the sky is NOT falling...

Michael Savage for president!

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