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by Triton Mike
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mike Bucca Baits
Replies: 4
Views: 2358

Re: Mike Bucca Baits

@donkeys only. Shootbme a email sir. Mbucca@comcast.net I am the owner of Bull Shad. I want to take care of this for you. My apologies that is horrible representation of our baits. Thank you Kent for the heads up. I dont care what Dobyns says about you your a good guy.

Mike
by Triton Mike
Tue May 10, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tru-Tungsten?
Replies: 14
Views: 3074

Re: Tru-Tungsten?

I am out of Atlanta area and Tru Tungsten is right up the road from me about 50 miles. Rumor has it they went under :(.

Mike
by Triton Mike
Tue May 10, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WB Magazine....thoughts?
Replies: 21
Views: 3255

Re: WB Magazine....thoughts?

Very good looking mag..
by Triton Mike
Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat build project
Replies: 17
Views: 3445

Re: Boat build project

When I built my electric only boat I looked at alot of different designs and layouts. I thought I would share the steps that I took to build mine.

www.tritonmike.com/boat.html
by Triton Mike
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: How to utilize sensitivity....
Replies: 0
Views: 1094

How to utilize sensitivity....

One of the things I see a lot on peoples screen shots and also while training people is how and when to adjust the sensitivity of their unit so that they can utilize the unit to it's full capacity. If you have read the basic settings sticky you notice I say deeper water you need more sensitivity and...
by Triton Mike
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BULL SHAD ON DELTA?
Replies: 16
Views: 3373

Re: BULL SHAD ON DELTA?

Hi Rich, If you ship them to me I will reimburse the shipping charges when I ship them back to you? If your interested you can PM me for my address.. I hope you will give me the opportunity to make it right.

Mike
by Triton Mike
Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:20 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Deep Water Spooning images..
Replies: 0
Views: 771

Deep Water Spooning images..

Sometimes your the windshield and sometimes your the bug. I was the bug on this day. These are giant stripers.. I hooked one for about a minute and had her pull off. :(. Big stripes are tough to get on spoons. I knew this was going to be a tough sell but I always try for them when I see them on the ...
by Triton Mike
Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:18 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Side Image transducer on trolling motor
Replies: 2
Views: 2484

Re: Side Image transducer on trolling motor

Putting SI on the T motor was the 2nd best thing I did for my fishing. PUtting it at the console was the first :). THere are so many instances where SI is helpful on the T motor a book couldn't cover it all. If you like schooling fish out deep putting SI on the troller is INVALUABLE in finding schoo...
by Triton Mike
Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:15 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 998C SI problems after update
Replies: 8
Views: 2251

Re: 998C SI problems after update

offduty wrote:That is how it is wired right now.
If your battery is strong and your wired like you say you are I would call bird ASAP.
by Triton Mike
Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 917c version 5.350?
Replies: 3
Views: 1099

Re: 917c version 5.350?

Weird, I just looked myself and it didn't give a description to me either. You can call bird and ask them direct. Be sure to call early as Monday is a high traffic day for them being directly after the weekend. They are on central time.

Mike

1-800-633-1468
by Triton Mike
Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 998C SI problems after update
Replies: 8
Views: 2251

Re: 998C SI problems after update

OffDuty, I'm not saying your wrong here but I moderate 3 Humminbird forums and this is the first I have heard of a update dimming a 1100 unit?? Can you try running the power directly to the battery just to eliminate that option? I have heard and seen many issues powering the unit from the dash causi...
by Triton Mike
Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 917c version 5.350?
Replies: 3
Views: 1099

Re: 917c version 5.350?

Goto the humminbird site and register your unit. When you register your unit it shows you what the update does..

Mike
by Triton Mike
Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 998C SI problems after update
Replies: 8
Views: 2251

Re: 998C SI problems after update

I bet you a Gary Dobyns donut you have your power switched hooked to the console panel.. Hook your unit directly to the cranking battery.. Your losing power somewhere.... Every boat I rig I rig it directly to the battery. All sorts of things can go wrong rigging at the console..

Mike
by Triton Mike
Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:32 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: New Humminbird 596c DI
Replies: 3
Views: 1330

Re: New Humminbird 596c DI

Faults?? Not really. It does what is says it will do. Obviously the technology has limitiations. Ie it would be pointless using DI in 5 ft of water. It's very difficult to vertical fish ie see your spoon or dropshot using DI because Di has a straight line foot print while sonar has a cone "circ...
by Triton Mike
Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:29 am
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: 998C SI problems after update
Replies: 8
Views: 2251

Re: 998C SI problems after update

Hi Mr. Duty/Fellow Swimbaiter :), Have you gone to the setup tab (the one with the wrenches icon). Then goto ADVANCED USER then this will show a Select Readouts option. Click on that and that should allow you to activate each readout as you would like. You may have already tried this but I wanted to...
by Triton Mike
Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: New Humminbird 596c DI
Replies: 3
Views: 1330

Re: New Humminbird 596c DI

Sure here are a few..

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by Triton Mike
Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
Topic: Welcome to the Western Bass Humminbird forum
Replies: 1
Views: 827

Welcome to the Western Bass Humminbird forum

Just wanted to chime in here and introduce myself. First let me say that I have the deepest respect for the Western Anglers. You won't find many of us Easterners saying that the West has some of the best if not the best anglers in the world but I will gladly admit to that not only in tournaments but...
by Triton Mike
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns rods
Replies: 16
Views: 4550

Re: Dobyns rods

green_monster wrote:I'm loving my Champ Xtreme 784 ML jig rod. I've been dragging a lot of 3/4 and 1oz jigs deep and this thing is very sensitive and handles the fish great. It took me awhile to pull the trigger on the high $$$ rod but now I'm kicking myself for waiting 12 months.
That is a SICK rod!!
by Triton Mike
Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pat Donoho
Replies: 63
Views: 11188

Re: Pat Donoho

Pat hang in there!! My prayers are with you and your family!!
by Triton Mike
Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Scientific Thermocline...
Replies: 6
Views: 1925

Scientific Thermocline...

I did a little experiment last week to show scientifically EXACTLY where in the water column is the TRUE thermocline and how do the fish relate to it. Is the thermocline the dense portion of the sonar returns? or just above it? Or is it at the very very start of the returns? Is my 1197SI sonar accur...
by Triton Mike
Mon Aug 30, 2010 4:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: side imaging on bow/trolling motor ?.....
Replies: 7
Views: 14449

Re: side imaging on bow/trolling motor ?.....

I'm an oddball. I like Side Imaging on the Trolling motor. You can be moving ZERO MPH and see fish no problem... To make out structure you just need to be moving 3mph which is about normal speed I run the trolling motor on. Take note of the speed of these Side Imaging/Down Imaging shots. http://i123...
by Triton Mike
Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats with the month wait for my Dobins rod?
Replies: 27
Views: 5003

Re: Whats with the month wait for my Dobins rod?

BOUGHT 3 DOBYNS RODS SOMETIME BACK, BROKE TIP OF 1- FIRST TIME OUT !! BACK TO PRO-SHOP WHERE I BOUGHT ALL 3--- SENT BACK TO DOBYNS THROUGH PRO SHOP-- GREAT-- 4 MONTHS LATER NO ROD !!! NOT A WORD -NOT A PHONE CALL -NOT A POST CARD --NOTHING !! THE PRO-SHOP--PHILS IN REDDING--STEPPED UP AND SAID PICK...
by Triton Mike
Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS vs. Humminbird SI
Replies: 31
Views: 5178

Re: Lowrance HDS vs. Humminbird SI

Navico owns ALL the side imaging technology and Hummingbird pays Navico to use it. Guess who owns Lowrance? Navico. Who do you think gets the good new technology? Rick G. Everything in this entire post is false other than Navico owning Lowrance. Navico wasn't even born as a company yet when Humminb...
by Triton Mike
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: spotted bass in Santa Margrita!.........
Replies: 37
Views: 5565

Re: spotted bass in Santa Margrita!.........

Like LMB, spots come in 2 strains; northern (Kentucky) and river (Alabama), the Alabama spots grow about 2X the size Kentucky's. Lake Perris had Alabama spots until the LMB over ran them, so it can work both ways. If the lake is river fed and has a population of off shore baitfish, the spots may ta...
by Triton Mike
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: made in mexico??
Replies: 39
Views: 6488

Re: made in mexico??

so i got some yamamoto baits in today, and they say made in mexico....i thought they made the stuff in az.. did they move production? Rich, I just emailed my contacts at GYCB. They are telling me that ONLY the tubes and TUBES ONLY are made in Mexico and they are trying to get that back to being mad...
by Triton Mike
Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobin rod turn around?
Replies: 3
Views: 1054

Re: Dobin rod turn around?

Doe's anyone know how long it takes to get a Dobins rod back after it's been sent to them with a broken tip? Rich Rich, It depends if they have that rod in stock to replace it for you. I do know that Gary is expecting a BIG shipment of rods at the end of this month and warranty rods will have prior...
by Triton Mike
Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sell them Quick Bub, the copy happens fast
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: Sure does...

Mitch, It look something like this??

http://www.do-itmolds.com/prodmolds.aspx?c=58

Mike
by Triton Mike
Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rods
Replies: 7
Views: 1777

Re: Dobyns Rods

bigstick, It's not BTD's fault that the rod you are wanting is back ordered. Gary and Richard are more than likely out of stock at the warehouse. The demand for Gary's new rods has been overwhelming and the mfg has had a hard time catching up (this has been tweaked to where it doesn't happen as ofte...
by Triton Mike
Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT
Replies: 18
Views: 2757

Re: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT

Having used both units, I was surprised to see how much clearer and detailed the Lowrance was over the Hummingbird. The Lowrance side scan seemed to be alot more crisp and clear vs the bird. I am sure its going to be the same way with the downscan. Cool do you have pics to show the SI clarity/detai...
by Triton Mike
Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Humminbird DownImaging coming soon (Pics)
Replies: 3
Views: 843

New Humminbird DownImaging coming soon (Pics)

This straight from Humminbird.... Free download to certain units.. I have been asked to post the following press release about the upcoming Humminbird DownImaging for all of the Si units (except the 797). I would have attached the pdf sell sheet for this but its beyond the size limit. So if you want...
by Triton Mike
Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT
Replies: 18
Views: 2757

Re: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT

tunaman wrote:To me, I think the Downscan (presuming it lives up to the hype and potential) will be the feature that segregates Lowrance from Humminbird...

Roger
Roger, Not anymore.... See link below.

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=416920
by Triton Mike
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LIVE interview with Gary Dobyns online TONITE!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

LIVE interview with Gary Dobyns online TONITE!!!

If any of you guys or gals that would like to ask Gary Dobyns a question, email tomleogrande@gmail.com with your question and hear it answered live tonite a 7:00pm pacific, 9:00pm central and 10:00pm eastern online at www.dobynsrods.com

Mike
by Triton Mike
Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Of course we will have the U.S. Open Champ on Ultimate Bass
Replies: 7
Views: 1549

Re: Of course we will have the U.S. Open Champ on Ultimate B

When will ya have the interview archived Kent? Looking forward to hearing his version of his win :).

Mike
by Triton Mike
Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait rod
Replies: 12
Views: 1992

Re: Swimbait rod

X_24, I got two choices for ya. If you want to strictly fish punkers Gary Dobyns made a short handled version of the 795ML called a 795SBMT (SBMT= Swimbait Mag Topwater) specifically for Punker fishing. OR you can get a 795ML and have what I consider the best/versatile Medium sized swimbait rod on t...
by Triton Mike
Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Gary Dobyns U.S. open Champion
Replies: 20
Views: 3945

Re: Congrats Gary Dobyns U.S. open Champion

I got 2 boats to my credit and I can't even fathom winning 40 boats LOL. Forking Machine!! Way to go Gary!!

Mike
by Triton Mike
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hummingbird or hds
Replies: 14
Views: 2243

Re: hummingbird or hds

Charley, Good analysis and thank you. An argument can be made that when you use SONAR the data will stay on the Humminbird longer because it's wider as the data goes from side to side vs up and down that you see with SI. :). You give some you lose some. I really expected Lowrance to blow this out of...
by Triton Mike
Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: hummingbird or hds
Replies: 14
Views: 2243

Re: hummingbird or hds

Just for the record and you will only find this out after you buy a HB side image is if the water isn't gin clear it's a POS and you might as well leave it on demo mode so you can get excited. I know HB sponsored people are gunna flip a lid, but the side Imaging is a joke. My 998 worked great in Fo...
by Triton Mike
Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass West
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: Bass West

Agreed! The east coast swimbait article was great. I remember fishing team events and Red Man events with Matt in the early nineties. Its nice to see him doing well down south. Matt lives a few miles from me here in Atlanta. He's as good a guy as they come!! If he'd take all the hudds out of his bo...
by Triton Mike
Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Forget Everything You Know About Hooks...
Replies: 61
Views: 8894

Re: love is in the forum... hahaha

I think they should fire one or two of the pro's to bring the hook prices down a notch :). Sorry I couldn't resist. Hooks look sharp!

Mike
by Triton Mike
Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX
Replies: 46
Views: 14747

Re: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX

Andy, Why don't we see what unfolds with G Loomis in the next 364 days about these so called rumors.. If I'm right you owe me an open apology. If I'm wrong I'll do the same. Fair enough?? BTW "Uhhh" in the south is the same as "Like dude" in California terms LOL. Good luck with t...
by Triton Mike
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX
Replies: 46
Views: 14747

Re: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX

They had oven problems...As a member of their Pro-Staff, I can say with certainty that this is the reason for the "bare shelves" as you claim. The pro-staff hasn't been able to order rods for quite some time now, due to the limited rod-making because customers come first. These issues hav...
by Triton Mike
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX
Replies: 46
Views: 14747

Re: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX

G. Loomis = crap? Are you kidding me? I can't even count how many Loomis rods I've used to date and NEVER had one snap for any other reason than slamming it into my car door. Yesterday I wanted to have a little fun so I took one my flippin' sticks out off the San Diego coast and caught 50-60 barrac...
by Triton Mike
Sun May 24, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Record Shasta spot?
Replies: 10
Views: 2634

Re: Record Shasta spot?

For some reason I thought the Shasta Lake Record spot was more than 9lbs??? I couldn't find anything on google???
by Triton Mike
Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good Showing KB!
Replies: 14
Views: 2035

Re: GREAT JOB KENT !!!...................

Good Job Kent, You will get them next time!

Mike
by Triton Mike
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Hooked on Bass" National Geographic Channel
Replies: 32
Views: 6203

Re: "Hooked on Bass" National Geographic Channel

If you want that same video they had here it is.


Mike

http://mfile.akamai.com/12922/wmv/vod.i ... 9.200k.asx
by Triton Mike
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gonna try 2 throw you guys 4 a loop (fish indentifcation)
Replies: 5
Views: 884

ahhhh

Palmdale-Shane wrote:Shoal Bass?
We have a winner. Shoal Bass from the flint river. you know how largies and spots like the slack water in creeks and rivers?? Shoalies like to get slap in the middle of the swift stuff. By far the meanest bass on the planet.

Mike
by Triton Mike
Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gonna try 2 throw you guys 4 a loop (fish indentifcation)
Replies: 5
Views: 884

Tunaman

YOu got two strikes AGAINSTS ya :). neither answer :)

Mike
by Triton Mike
Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gonna try 2 throw you guys 4 a loop (fish indentifcation)
Replies: 5
Views: 884

Gonna try 2 throw you guys 4 a loop (fish indentifcation)

Tell me what kind of fish these are? I'll give you a hint they aren't meanmouth:) LOL

Image
by Triton Mike
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Spots???
Replies: 2
Views: 568

California Spots???

Ok Guys, I'm from Georgia but I like hanging out with the California crowd. I'm in intrigued I guess by all of the Calfornia stuff. I'm a die hard spotted bass guy. Tell me about the Spots in California. Whats a trophy spot out West? What are the best lakes? Best stringers you have heard or seen? Mike
by Triton Mike
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: December 2008 Photos
Replies: 4
Views: 1065

OK

OK I'm not sure what contest I am entering and what the rules are but here goes a few Georgia Fish :) Mixture of Spots and Heads most caught California Style :D . http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o314/TritonMike/9lber2.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o314/TritonMike/SpotCountryMike/7lb4908....