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by Sinjin Kim
Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone Watch "The Cove?"
Replies: 34
Views: 4757

Re: Anyone Watch "The Cove?"

It is sad indeed. I guess many of the Japanese and folks from other parts of the world (it isn't only the Japanese who practice in killing dolphins and whales) simply have different views when it comes to killing of social animals. When I see whale wars, I wish the U.S. Navy would simply sink one of...
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Core vs. Metanium MG7
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

Re: Core vs. Metanium MG7

Thanks for the info.
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Core vs. Metanium MG7
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

Core vs. Metanium MG7

I have many different reels and to this day, the Metanium is the best reel I have ever fished with.

Now that I am on the market to stock up on reels again, how would you rate the Metanium compared to its American counterpart?
by Sinjin Kim
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: weekend weather change
Replies: 7
Views: 1898

Re: weekend weather change

I sincerely hope the cooler weather brings back the bite. The last few days out at the Lagoon has been very tough. Full moon, high temps and no wind created extremely tough conditions. Only a few fish here and there on plastics. The great topwater bite completely died off, as well as the jig bite. T...
by Sinjin Kim
Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wear it California!!! (Here's Why)
Replies: 66
Views: 12453

Re: Wear it California!!! (Here's Why)

Bravo Zulu to you fine gentlemen! That is an incredible story with a very fitting moral... wear your PFD! AND maintain them properly so they work when it is most important... when your life is on the line!
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My mom says that Bill Siemantel saved her life!..
Replies: 7
Views: 2457

Re: My mom says that Bill Siemantel saved her life!..

Great story. Not only does Bill serve as a great ambassador to the sport of bass fishing, he risks his life to help others as a fire fighter. Bravo Zulu!
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launching ramp dangers?...A woman drove...
Replies: 10
Views: 2462

Re: Launching ramp dangers?...A woman drove...

Mike wrote:She was lost and her daughter was giving her directions over the phone when she ran into the river. She made it out of the car and was found down river drowned. Must have been horrible for the daughter to hear.
Very saddening. May she rest in peace.
by Sinjin Kim
Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cold weather gear
Replies: 13
Views: 2309

Re: cold weather gear

When it is extremely cold (Kosovo burrrrr....!), I've done well wearing a long underwear, fleece pants/sweater under military extreme foul weather gear. The long underwear/fleece combo under rain gear http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_73475_100014000_100000000_1...
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!
Replies: 68
Views: 10601

Re: BASS AOY, currently a CROCK! Here's the numbers!

whazup wrote:Skeet was AOY. KVD was AOA (Angler of Alabama)
That was a good one! :P
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Brian Linehan joins USAC
Replies: 32
Views: 4364

Re: Brian Linehan joins USAC

Congrats Brian. I am sure you will do a fine job just as you always have.

I really look forward to fishing Irvine! Very nice mix.
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeets Response to AOY....
Replies: 15
Views: 4484

Re: Skeets Response to AOY....

You know deep down inside Skeet is thinking, "Those stupid mothsdfse s359#&#%&(#&#(%$!!!!" lol

All about being PC in front of the media.
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2 more tournament at DVL for the summer.....
Replies: 5
Views: 1108

Re: Were there any side pots at the last $40 night?

Less "All-In" entry fee (plus it covers lakes fees and food in the stomach) and much better pay outs. Hope the other circuits begin to step up to the plate.

BTW, although I have never won a 100% event, I sure miss the organization. Awesome payout structure!
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night Fishing Tournament (Saftety & Punishment)?
Replies: 19
Views: 3757

Re: Night Fishing Tournament (Saftety & Punishment)?

That is one thing wrong with the judicial system of America. The punishments are too lenient. Coming out of a plane in other countries, I've seen signs in the airports that stated drug offenders were punishable by death! lol That sure as hell will make criminals think twice. Not the case with our co...
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night Fishing Tournament (Saftety & Punishment)?
Replies: 19
Views: 3757

Night Fishing Tournament (Saftety & Punishment)?

From the few events I've fished, I was stunned to hear boats on plane zipping across the lake with all their lights off! Talk about insanity and risking the lives of themselves and others. Could you imagine a couple guys trying to enjoy what they love doing and getting blind-sided by a maniac planin...
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Not good for Skeet Reese!
Replies: 13
Views: 4154

Re: Not good for Skeet Reese!

With the type of season Skeet has had, it would be a shame if he lets it slip away. But then again, who better else to lose the AOY title than KVD?
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: World Record cash cow?
Replies: 11
Views: 2819

Re: World Record cash cow?

Didn't Berkley have a million dollar bounty on the world record bass (if caught with one of their products)?
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a little advice...
Replies: 33
Views: 7582

Re: Looking for a little advice...

What is your budget on the combo? I personally have all the Lamiglas dropshot rod series (XPS 702 X, XPS 702, & EXS 661) and very happy with all but one of them; the SR 743 (very top heavy and completely out of balance). As for reel, can't go wrong with a Stradic 1000 (new or old versions). I us...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ironman style day/night tournament on Sat, July 31
Replies: 66
Views: 10236

Re: Ironman style day/night tournament on Sat, July 31

Count Derrek and I in! Looking forward to it!
by Sinjin Kim
Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why is it "A Sad Day" in Bass fishing?
Replies: 79
Views: 11238

Re: Why is it "A Sad Day" in Bass fishing?

When I was in the service, I remember everyone doing their best to live up to the core values: Honor, Courage and Commitment. In Hart's case: Shady, Spineless and Disgraceful. How some on here would give even an ounce of remorse to this cheat is what is truly sad. I don't speculate he has cheated in...
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open Cheater?
Replies: 266
Views: 65473

Re: US Open Cheater?

I am in a bit of a rush but I just got a call and was asked to write this. The co-angler was a pro from S. Korea. From the story that I've gathered, the co-angler was asked to grab the trolling motor while the boater was doing something in the back (culling I am expecting). That is all that the co-a...
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Open Cheater?
Replies: 266
Views: 65473

Re: US Open Cheater?

I'll get the rope, who has a big enough tree in their front yard? :shock:
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NBW Diamond Valley event information
Replies: 7
Views: 1252

Re: NBW Diamond Valley event information

I may be filling in for another angler who can't fish the event.

Do I need to pay the membership fee?
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New toys from Minn Kota.... Look out power pole
Replies: 29
Views: 5686

Re: New toys from Minn Kota.... Look out power pole

Tin Can wrote:Someone had to jump on the knock off bandwagon sooner or later. Happens with all successful products.
Exactly my thought.
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lagoon Striper?
Replies: 8
Views: 2443

Re: Lagoon Striper?

Dave, I saw this clip on a friend's Facebook wall. I suppose it may have been a hoax, but why someone would go through so much trouble is beyond my comprehension. Also, stripers die rather quickly (even in a livewell) and a striper of that size would be tough to bring down to the Lagoon from the upp...
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: New Shimano 2011 products
Replies: 9
Views: 2605

Re: New Shimano 2011 products

Hi Bantam,

When can we expect the Curado 50 to hit the market?
by Sinjin Kim
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lagoon Striper?
Replies: 8
Views: 2443

Lagoon Striper?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phJnnqL9 ... r_embedded

How in the world did this fish get in there or grow to that size? I was under the impression stripers couldn't survive in the lagoon.
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ironman style day/night tournament on Sat, July 31
Replies: 66
Views: 10236

Re: Ironman style day/night tournament on Sat, July 31

Sounds like a blast!
by Sinjin Kim
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flouro Recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 8750

Re: Flouro Recommendations

Cooch has more fishing experience than most of us on the board. I've used many of his suggestions and it has helped me perform better on the water and it gives that extra boost of confidence which always helps. with the exception of ONE! Round Abu Garcia 6500 reels are NOT the best reels ever made. ...
by Sinjin Kim
Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seaguar Red Label
Replies: 11
Views: 2153

Seaguar Red Label

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Seaguar_Red_Label_Fluorocarbon_Line/descpage-SRLF.html Has anyone tried this? If so, how did you like and/or dislike it? Considering it is half the price of most fluorocarbon lines, I thought I give it a shot but wanted to get some opinions first before going out and p...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon Jul 05, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flouro Recommendations
Replies: 58
Views: 8750

Re: Flouro Recommendations

Seaguar Inviz-X has never failed me. I've used 6-20# tests and have always used the San Diego Jam knot. The line's diameter is super fine, limp, casts extremely well and low in memory. I've used Trilene 100% FC and although the line is strong, the line is SUPER THICK! I've been recently using Seagua...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Castaic Lagoon (rumor?)
Replies: 15
Views: 3840

Castaic Lagoon (rumor?)

So I've heard from several folks that the Lagoon will not be stocked this coming winter and possibly winters to follow. Is there any truth to this?
by Sinjin Kim
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: End of an Era
Replies: 43
Views: 6569

Re: End of an Era

My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family Lee.
by Sinjin Kim
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 15.77 lb. bass for MARK KEYES & JONATHAN ASHCRAFT
Replies: 48
Views: 9513

Re: 15.77 lb. bass for MARK KEYES & JONATHAN ASHCRAFT

That is awesome! Congrats!
by Sinjin Kim
Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elsinore Recap....
Replies: 29
Views: 4284

Re: Elsinore Recap....

When I left the lake I felt like someone smeared peanutbutter all over my body , then rolled me in dirt!! Confused Embarassed LMAO! Thanks for the laugh Pete! You guys are so used to catching donkeys at DVL. You have to fish 2# test and little crappie jigs to catch bass at Elsinore, lol. But then a...
by Sinjin Kim
Sat Jun 26, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: damiki pro aoy
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

Re: damiki pro aoy

Great fisherman and a really good year. I always wonder why the always refer to him as "Damiki pro Bryan Thrift" . They don't call Skeet "Lucky Craft pro Skeet Reese" or "Strike King pro Kevin VanDam" Because it is FLW. They are all about promoting their sponsors name....
by Sinjin Kim
Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Tackle Depot customer service....
Replies: 27
Views: 6777

Re: Bass Tackle Depot customer service....

Tackle Warehouse by far the best prices and best service. I often purchase over a $500 (excluding rods and reels) in tackle and with the array of items I order, I not once have had a single issue with my order and it was SHIPPED for FREE and received it the following day every time! Tackle Warehouse...
by Sinjin Kim
Sat May 22, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sad news, a friend was taken today.
Replies: 29
Views: 6425

Re: Sad news, a friend was taken today.

My heart goes out to his family and close friends. Sad news indeed.
by Sinjin Kim
Wed May 19, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Diego Surf Fishing
Replies: 17
Views: 4313

Re: San Diego Surf Fishing

Spotfin croakers prefer bait over artificials. Mussel, clams, ghost shrimp would be ideal baits although some have been known to be caught on sand crabs. Lugworms should work well too. Like other croaker species, they tend to hang out in the deeper end of the surf zone although they sometime will mo...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon May 17, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Diego Surf Fishing
Replies: 17
Views: 4313

Re: San Diego Surf Fishing

I haven't fished the San Diego surf much, but the SoCal surf scene is pretty much the same if you know what you are looking for. Here are some articles I wrote for my site. If you want to catch halibut from the surf on bass gear, definitely check it out. http://www.surffishinginsider.com/category/ar...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon May 17, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Steez vs. Revo Premier
Replies: 13
Views: 3419

Re: Steez vs. Revo Premier

Daiwa reels are pretty but they have the absolute worst drags. I've mentioned this issue to many of the reps years ago but still no changes. 8.8# of drag pressure (jerky, not smooth) is the max on most of the low profiled reels and in order to achieve that amount of pressure, you have to really cran...
by Sinjin Kim
Fri May 14, 2010 10:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: For you guys that like to use braid to flouro!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1491

Re: For you guys that like to use braid to flouro!!!

Seems like a super strong knot but way too complicated and time consuming. For light line (6-8#) I have never had a breakage with a uni to uni knot and for anything heavier, I personally have complete confidence with a modified albright. Both are easy to tie and quick.
by Sinjin Kim
Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Working a bed fish
Replies: 14
Views: 3158

Re: Working a bed fish

From my limited experience in bed fishing, when I wasn't able catch the fish on smaller baits (especially when the fish shows no interest), I used a Huddleston rigged with a trap hook right at the tail and almost every time, the uninterested fish would slam the larger profiled bait. I suppose the th...
by Sinjin Kim
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Power Tackle Rods
Replies: 0
Views: 517

Power Tackle Rods

Can someone give me some details as to the blanks that are used? Do they make their own blanks or are they private labeling blanks made by a manufacturer? Thanks
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for information on Baitfish: Sculpin
Replies: 20
Views: 4320

Re: Looking for information on Baitfish: Sculpin

Can't remember exactly how deep but it was definitely 40+ deep at DVL. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/halijedi/DVL001.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n212/halijedi/DVL002.jpg A C-Rig green pumpkin Brush Hog or a tube with a 3/4oz. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageBTMEJIGHEAD-BG...
by Sinjin Kim
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check out this video
Replies: 12
Views: 3321

Re: Check out this video

That was freakin' awesome!
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Troy Lindner
Replies: 0
Views: 759

Troy Lindner

I changed my cell number as well as Troy. Can someone please bridge to two of us so that I can put some money into his pockets by way of a sponsorship deal. Thanks.

Sinjin Kim
323 218-9877
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sponsorships
Replies: 38
Views: 6376

Re: Sponsorships

I will strongly take that into consideration and have my V.P. run a case/market study on FLW Stren. As for NG and Tour, I am not leaning that way, but since the entry fees for FLW Stren is within reason, I may consider paying entry fees for Stren series.

Thanks.
by Sinjin Kim
Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sponsorships
Replies: 38
Views: 6376

Re: Sponsorships

After speaking with several Elite Series pros, I know that it doesn't always cost 100s of thousand to sponsor and Elite Series pro and this figure is limited to highly visible anglers such as KVD, Skeet and a few others. The entry fees for Elite Series, FLW NG and FLW Tours are very similar and from...
by Sinjin Kim
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sponsorships
Replies: 38
Views: 6376

Re: Sponsorships

IDEAL CANDIDATE I've been receiving a lot of inquiries and have been asked similar questions so I will try to make it as detailed and clear as possible as to what PHB Herbs is looking for. Appearance - Coming from a military background, I believe appearance is very important and often times demonst...