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by Tobe
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 63
Views: 7982

Re: Introductions

mark hiser wrote:Name: Mark Hiser
Fishin food: Fried Chicken ( Dobyns can't go past a boat with chicken)
Damn Hiser, I never thought of that, I'm gunna bring some fried catfish with me the next time I fish against him! :lol:
by Tobe
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When to change
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Re: When to change

I'm not a crank bait guru by no means but there's not very many times I don't have at least 2-3 crankbait rigs on my deck. When bass are not willing to chase baits I'll try a few ways to make them. One way is to deflect your crank baits off wood, rocks, pilings making them react instead of chase. Us...
by Tobe
Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wet or dry winter with La Niña? Still a tossup
Replies: 7
Views: 910

Re: Wet or dry winter with La Niña? Still a tossup

Weather reports are so overrated,hey if anyone needs an accurate report just call me up.
For instance, if you need one say, 11/20/2011 @ 7:00 am, call me up at 6:58 am and I'll give you one! :roll:
by Tobe
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Poor circuit participation reasons....
Replies: 2
Views: 761

Re: Poor circuit participation reasons....

I think a lot of guys are feeling the economy same way. But out here in California I believe we have a couple of our own demons that are contributing to the of low turn outs. We have to get rid of all the negative drama, it's not helping us by no means. Plus there are too many team circuits offering...
by Tobe
Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone informed me
Replies: 8
Views: 1065

Re: Someone informed me

Hey Jeff,
Halloween, the only night of the year you fit in is over, back to explaining what those bolts are doing on the sides of your neck :lol:
by Tobe
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone informed me
Replies: 8
Views: 1065

Re: Someone informed me

Thanks Mac. Dobyns, now I know how you got the nickname Big Dumb Okie, dude, when you take a shot at someones age you're supposed to be much younger than them, dummy. ;) Hiser, at least I can bend down and put my own shoes on, dude go on a diet, please, your poor wife is getting tired of dressing ur...
by Tobe
Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anthony "Tom" Leogrande.....How in the ****
Replies: 16
Views: 1956

Re: Anthony "Tom" Leogrande.....How in the ****

Gary Dobyns wrote: Younger and better looking..............hell i won't go there :D Tobey you want in this :D
Notice he mentioned nothing about memory! :o
by Tobe
Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 63
Views: 7982

Re: Introductions

Mike Tobey Age: As young as Cooch & Dobyns :o Years bass fishing: Fished tournaments with my brother for a couple of yrs in the 80s, had a long lay off and started back up in 2005,1st place wins in team events,some top tens in pro-ams and a ton of 2 place finishes (2nsuks) Boat: 2007 Ranger 521/...
by Tobe
Mon Oct 25, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No longer a CBC partner BUT
Replies: 10
Views: 1161

Re: No longer a CBC partner BUT

That's enough out of you Mr. Martinez!
by Tobe
Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No longer a CBC partner BUT
Replies: 10
Views: 1161

Re: No longer a CBC partner BUT

I just don’t see the conflict. However, give competitors a reason to complain about something and you always will find those who will jump on it. Many anglers want a five fish limit, many want seven, some want an off limits and some are passionately against it, we can't even agree with the use of a ...
by Tobe
Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake and TOC's
Replies: 5
Views: 1188

Re: Clear Lake and TOC's

These lakes could be going through a natural cycle and we were just spoiled the last five years. :lol: But Clear Lake's shad die off and the killing of vegetation in the Delta sure hasn't helped things. I remember in 2005 or 2006 when the Delta and Clear Lake starting producing giant bags, it was aw...
by Tobe
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Monster BASS JAM 2010 - Oct 30
Replies: 5
Views: 769

Re: Monster BASS JAM 2010 - Oct 30

I'd love to make it this year but some knuckle head put the CBC Delta tournament on the same day! :o
by Tobe
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cant wait...
Replies: 3
Views: 927

Re: Cant wait...

For only a couple of days old, it looks like it's panning out pretty darn good to me.
by Tobe
Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's about time.
Replies: 25
Views: 3243

Re: It's about time.

readers or lurkers often become our new contributors of posts. I'm not sure cutting off public viewership accomplishes anything. IMO, this forum should be open to readers and lurkers,I'd like to see it replace the original forum. Leave it open to readers, it will give them the opportunity to test t...
by Tobe
Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW OUTDOORS ANNOUNCES 2011 AMERICAN FISHING SERIES SCHEDULE
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: FLW OUTDOORS ANNOUNCES 2011 AMERICAN FISHING SERIES SCHE

Can anyone remember how many Stren qualifiers were sent to the FWC?
by Tobe
Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: It's about time.
Replies: 25
Views: 3243

It's about time.

There's been too much negativity on the forums in recent years IMHO. It will be refreshing to get back to the upbeat and constructive tone that made this site the place to be for up to date bass fishing information. I believe this forum will soon replace the original bass fishing forum, most people ...
by Tobe
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with G.Loomis?
Replies: 28
Views: 5282

Re: Make me a believer Rod.

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by Tobe
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with G.Loomis?
Replies: 28
Views: 5282

Re: Make me a believer Rod.

Sorry, I thought the topic was whats up with G Loomis.
by Tobe
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with G.Loomis?
Replies: 28
Views: 5282

Re: Make me a believer Rod.

We were starting to hear what blanks Loomis made their GLX's out of and now it's gone. The bickering over guides was getting off topic but I'd like to hear more from Rod Wynn about the blanks and where they are made.
by Tobe
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So who makes Loomis GLX blanks
Replies: 15
Views: 5116

So who makes Loomis GLX blanks

Does Toray make these blanks or what?
by Tobe
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HBC 4 lodging
Replies: 12
Views: 1918

Re: HBC 4 lodging

Steve Reed wrote:I'm down to split a floatel...
+1
by Tobe
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What's up with G.Loomis?
Replies: 28
Views: 5282

Re: What's up with G.Loomis?

This may be an old question, but I've been trying to use their expediter service, and it seems like they just don't have any rods in stock. How can a company like Loomis be out of rods??? Customer service said that they have been trainig personal on "new machinery" and won't be in full pr...
by Tobe
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Roland Burris
Replies: 0
Views: 584

Roland Burris

I just watched a news conference where Senator Burris tried to cover up the contradictions that have plagued him on the pay to play scandal.
It reminded me of when my son was six years old and was caught steeling a Tootsie Roll :oops: :lol:
by Tobe
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Re: 1,465,876,129

I'm still trying to find the connection in Greg’s video and my post :shock: maybe it's how Bob felt about BHO.

But I will admit I am prejudice as hell, to this day if I see a Subaru driving down the street my first impression is not a pleasant one.. :wink:
by Tobe
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Re: Racist or Prejudice.

I give up. :roll:
by Tobe
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Re: Racist or Prejudice.

I then reversed the situation by telling her to put the white guys as Skinheads and across the street were black men wearing Dockers and polo shirts, she smiled and said I guess I’m prejudice too. I told her that everyone is prejudice in their own way but it should not be mistaken for racism. Fro...
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Re: Racist or Prejudice.

FishaHallic wrote:Hey, I have an idea, you can be the next............Jimmy Swaggart
Hey, I have an idea you just got shut up! :lol:
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lucas takes 2nd!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1652

Re: Lucas takes 2nd!!!!

I hope he stays in the back of the boat. :lol:
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shamino Calais 200DC
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: Shamino Calais 200DC

I've got a Calais dc on one of my Dobyns 805 crank bait rods and love the long casts from this setup. I would take advantage of it's long casting abilities and put it to good use.

Good luck and tight lines.

P.S. Does your wife have any sisters? :lol:
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: The Liberal Challange
Replies: 51
Views: 6849

Re: The Liberal Challange

FishaHallic wrote: We can go on and on and I am sure you may have a few too.

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I can go on and on but apparently you can't. :oops: :lol:
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Re: Racist or Prejudice.

He is saying, he has nothing to say!
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

lol what point Greg.
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Racist or Prejudice.
Replies: 31
Views: 4401

Racist or Prejudice.

A couple of years back I was building a custom home for a wealthy black woman, during the end of the job the conversation of racism was brought up by her thirty year old daughter who lives in Richmond, she said she has never met a white man that was not racist. I couldn’t let it go so I gave her m...
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

Your father is a good American and a good man!
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: Political
Topic: UN-f@cking Believable....
Replies: 44
Views: 6560

Re: UN-f@cking Believable....

Your partisan political views are amazing and so out of touch? Hell, there were people I knew who were working at the corner grocery store qualifying for "pick your payment" loans to purchase $700K homes from unregulated lenders. 60% of this financial fire storm we are in can be attribute...
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

Greg_Cornish wrote:Okay guys, blame blacks for everything.
I'm not blaming blacks at all Greg, they are just opportunistic.
I'm blaming white liberals like yourself!
by Tobe
Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC announces Pro Am Series details
Replies: 12
Views: 1998

Re: USAC announces Pro Am Series details

Now this is change we can believe in. :lol:

It looks like the anglers advisory board served well, see you all at Oroville.

Good job Mark, Gary and Tony.
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: UN-f@cking Believable....
Replies: 44
Views: 6560

Re: UN-f@cking Believable....

Your partisan political views are amazing and so out of touch? . We wouldn't even be in this situation if the prior administration didn't work to de-regulate Wall Street and and take oversight out of the hands of the Federal Reserve. Hell, there were people I knew who were working at the corner gro...
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

So would you consider me racist Greg?
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

What would happen if we had : The United Caucasian College Fund. The National Association for the Advancement of White People. An Ivory Magazine! A White Entertainment Television channel. A movie called "Black Men Can't Work" I'll tell you what would happen, we'd be called "racist"
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: The Liberal Challange
Replies: 51
Views: 6849

Re: The Liberal Challange

Greg_Cornish wrote: How about I buy you a collection of Doctor Seuss books to take up your spare time? Seems you're into fairy tales.
Sounds good to me, but I think The Peoples Republic of California already banned " How The Grinch Stole Christmas" :lol:
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

The same way they find their way to Walmart on the first of the month, where there is a will there is a way.
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How long is long enough - Official Pre-Fish
Replies: 44
Views: 6770

Re: How long is long enough - Official Pre-Fish

Why hold it up at two weeks. Make it a month. That will take out the local edge. None of you locals can tell me that there will not be a bunch of guys out there the weekend before off-limits. If you are trying to make a "working mans" event why are you concerned that a guy from San Diego ...
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: The Liberal Challange
Replies: 51
Views: 6849

Re: The Liberal Challange

Hey Greg, Did you know that if the Peoples Republic of California mandated a law that required all persons operating a motor vehicle to wear a three point harness system and D.O.T. approved helmet it would save thousands of lives! Did you know that if our great state banned boating in all water ways...
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Re: Where is the Outcry?

Greg_Cornish wrote:


BTW, I’m sick and tired of reading posts like this. All up in the kool-ade and you don’t even know the flavor.


Greg
Well skip over dummy and quit torturing yourself, got out and use your new Soldier rod (looks good btw)
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How long is long enough - Official Pre-Fish
Replies: 44
Views: 6770

Re: How long is long enough - Official Pre-Fish

Maybe a 1 1/2 days might satisfy everyone.

Thursday all day and Friday be off the water by 12:00 or 1:00pm
This would pressure the fish less and give anglers plenty of time to get their stuff ready before the angles meeting Friday night.
The guys saving vacation time will still get some practice in.
by Tobe
Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Where is the Outcry?
Replies: 59
Views: 6811

Where is the Outcry?

MAKES YOU THINK WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IOWA (THE HEARTLAND OF AMERICA ) AND NEW ORLEANS? NEW ORLEANS KNEW THAT A HURRICANE WAS COMING AND CHOSE TO DO LITTLE, THEN EXPECT THE GOVERNMENT AND THE TAXPAYERS TO REBUILD THE CITY AND THEIR HOMES BETTER THAN THEY WERE PRIOR TO THE HURRICANE IOWA JUST...
by Tobe
Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you think of these payouts .
Replies: 33
Views: 4119

Re: What do you think of these payouts .

Interesting payouts for the event you posted there Tobe..No doubt it would be very nice to see all of the events have the same payouts, but is it really realistic in all cases..As Cooch said it is almost impossible to get a large turnout for many of the Northern California events..Could it be we ha...
by Tobe
Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you think of these payouts .
Replies: 33
Views: 4119

Re: What do you think of these payouts .

I just posted some payouts and asked some opinions, I'm sorry if some of you felt threatened but in the last month I have seen so many anglers posting their frustrations about tournaments and their payouts both teams and pro-ams. Anglers Choice came out with a 100% payback for the pro-ams and now Na...