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by Ralph Harkins
Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pat Donoho has major cancer surgery today!!
Replies: 37
Views: 4910

Re: Pat Donoho has major cancer surgery today!!

Let's go Pat...Hope to see you soon back at it...... :D
by Ralph Harkins
Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guest Speakers Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 860

Re: Guest Speakers Needed

In the past years I have been a regular at the Modesto club.I have moved away and sure do miss talking there. What a wonderful bunch of fisherman they have in there group. Guy's and Gal's don't be shy..step up to the plate and go do a speaking job. Just cause you have a big name people want to know ...
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pat Donoho
Replies: 63
Views: 11187

Re: Pat Donoho

Prayers sent!!!
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEVER FORGET
Replies: 22
Views: 3086

Re: NEVER FORGET

Never forget !!!
Amen.
by Ralph Harkins
Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy Birthday Gator !
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

Happy Birthday Gator !

Where ever you are have a good one!!!!
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Aug 15, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any books on advanced sonar use?
Replies: 7
Views: 1149

Re: Any books on advanced sonar use?

The best one I have found and reuse the most is from Wilson Fraiser
go to his site www.itainttv.com
Get all three videos
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Optima D31M price?
Replies: 6
Views: 1444

Re: Best Optima D31M price?

check your pm
by Ralph Harkins
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New interstate boat inspections!
Replies: 38
Views: 5321

Re: New interstate boat inspections!

i just moved from cal to ga and drove I-5 to I-10 all the way to fla and never stoped at any inspection place except in tx where they weere looking for people who were not to be in the USA.
by Ralph Harkins
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel lube
Replies: 2
Views: 434

Re: Reel lube

I use the extreme lube products that is the best i have found. PM me if you cant find it or need more help
by Ralph Harkins
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Bass clubs in the modesto area??
Replies: 9
Views: 1478

Re: Any Bass clubs in the modesto area??

NCB
Go and give Modesto Ambassadors a look. They are great people and always have a guest speaker at least once a month. They are willing to learn from each other and also teach. If I lived in the area I would give both a look but the people at Ambassadors are great.
Have fun and fish hard.
by Ralph Harkins
Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Supposedly "Fake" Battery Systems *UPDATED*
Replies: 22
Views: 3284

Re: Supposedly "Fake" Battery Systems free battery

James I know how this system is or was supose to work. The paper that you got from Vince was a copy of the real one that Charlie made. The signiture was and is of Charlie Evans. There certs were given out and are good to go to battery system and get a Cenntinnal Barrtery. If you are still getting th...
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I charge my batteries when I get home
Replies: 6
Views: 1212

Re: I charge my batteries when I get home

Have you got a motor guide tm? A optimax? A radio? A gps? A clock? A lowarance ? All of these pull power even when turned off.
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Batteries!
Replies: 8
Views: 1638

Re: Batteries!

The best was Trojan SCS 225 but they are no longer going to make a marine battery. The next best is the AGM from North Star, but with that there comes weight. Ther are so many company's that are no longer making trolling batteries, for ex Trojan, Trolling Thunder to name a few. Then it comes down to...
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Changing Times
Replies: 20
Views: 3312

Re: Changing Times

Good to hear you doing fine there DDawg.
Talking to Jdawg today and said to tell you hello.
That would be part of the DAWG pound for some of you younger ones.
Stop in and say hi every now and then.
The site has changed sometimes for the better, but it can get pretty ugly in here some times.
by Ralph Harkins
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rods announces Conservation Rods
Replies: 31
Views: 4421

Re: Dobyns Rods announces Conservation Rods

Gary good job on the conservation rod. I know what this means to you and the whole Dobyn's staff. I am also glad to here that some of the money will help the south and there problems.
Please keep us posted on new issues.
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Weight of Dobyns rods?
Replies: 4
Views: 3141

Re: Weight of Dobyns rods?

Not only lite but VERY WELL BALANCED
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns 703C and 733C comparison?
Replies: 2
Views: 1312

Re: Dobyns 703C and 733C comparison?

Wher are you located at as I have them both and can help you decide first hand.

I am in Galt California.

Ralph Harkins
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: whats the best swimbait rod dobyns or powell
Replies: 17
Views: 3566

Re: whats the best swimbait rod dobyns or powell

IF you are in the galt area let me know as I have had the Okuma sold it to buy the Mike Long rod. I have Gary's and Mikes like both. If you are in the area feel free to come pick it up and go fishing with it.
Would not answer about the powell rod as I have NEVER owned one.

Ralph Harkins
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When is it time to turn Pro?
Replies: 20
Views: 3013

Re: When is it time to turn Pro?

Best answer I have heard in a long time Pat.
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spook rod?
Replies: 26
Views: 4687

Re: Spook rod?

Dobyns 734 none other needed. Can be used for other stuff like blades, sammy's, and maybe a crank bait. Great rod.
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Batterie deal!
Replies: 3
Views: 960

Re: Batterie deal!

Bassmike Buy the batteries and then resale them for more money. They do not have enough rc to run a 24v tm for the day. IF you were fun fishing on a pond and in a small boat with no graphs or live wells then theymight be OK. The HD M 24 only has 450 cca's and as most big motors they need 1000 cca's....
by Ralph Harkins
Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Galaxie Marine Open Team Tournament
Replies: 14
Views: 2730

Re: Galaxie Marine Open Team Tournament

What day is the tournment cause the 23 is on a tuesday
by Ralph Harkins
Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optima batteries
Replies: 5
Views: 956

Re: Optima batteries

Good batteries but old school tech. If you want the best new school tech in gel or dry cell go with a north star. Get ahold of Charlie /battman at battery systems in sac and he will help with the price and choice of battery that is best for you. 1-916-997-2327
by Ralph Harkins
Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gary Ritter Where is
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Re: Gary Ritter Where is

bump
by Ralph Harkins
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gary Ritter Where is
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Gary Ritter Where is

Gary you need to get ahold of me and if any one knows of him and how else i can get AHOLD of him please pm me.
The last I know he has a Topaz lake address.
by Ralph Harkins
Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Post a picture of your Alpha 199 here please
Replies: 26
Views: 4510

Re: Post a picture of your Alpha 199 here please

Tom

Glad to here the batteries helped you out. Give us a call and we will get that other battery for you. And that goes for anyone else also.

Ralph Harkins
by Ralph Harkins
Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much does a jack plate install run?
Replies: 6
Views: 2807

Re: How much does a jack plate install run?

At the rate of $95 per hour and for 2 hours plus assoc. parts should be around $225. Hope this helps.
by Ralph Harkins
Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Battery strategy for 2 days of fishin
Replies: 19
Views: 3098

Re: Battery strategy for 2 days of fishin

For those that need a new charger I have 11 reconditioned ones for a good price. They carry a one year warrenty and can save you some money so you can buy a new dobyns rod at the same time. They are the good ones, Dual-Pro 3, a 3 banks 15 amp per leg on board charger. These chargers were gone throug...
by Ralph Harkins
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: R. Harkins...no more quackin' dog?
Replies: 2
Views: 745

Re: R. Harkins...no more quackin' dog?

Got tired of the QUACK and had a change up. But I did like the dawg quack. Thanks for the notice.
by Ralph Harkins
Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need to upgrade to an onboard 4 bank charger....
Replies: 6
Views: 944

Re: need to upgrade to an onboard 4 bank charger....

Give Charlie @ Battery Systems/Centennial Batteries a call on his cell as he has wonderful deals on new and recondition chargers in stock. Chharlie is on the road today but can be reached on his cell.

Or give Gene a call also as he has great deals and service.

Charlie's # is 916-997-2327
by Ralph Harkins
Tue May 29, 2007 6:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shock Guard...Where to Get them?
Replies: 3
Views: 1026

Re: Shock Guard...Where to Get them?

go to

www.itainttv.com

then products

then shock gaurds.

I like his stuff and watch out cause he can talk along time. He also is the Lowarnce MAN in the know. I have his number if you need it.
by Ralph Harkins
Tue May 29, 2007 6:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rod question
Replies: 40
Views: 6513

Re: Dobyns Rod question

From what I was told by gary get the 705cb Glass. But might want to wait till the expert gets back on here to buy it.
by Ralph Harkins
Sat May 26, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many batteries to run???
Replies: 30
Views: 6989

Re: How many batteries to run???

Nice garage with water in the bottom of it.
by Ralph Harkins
Sat May 26, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CHARGING THE BIG ENGINE CRANKING BATTERY
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Re: CHARGING THE BIG ENGINE CRANKING BATTERY

Mine is always charged with it still on the hook up. Make sure if you are running a wet cell battery that you use at least a 15 amp charger,and if it is a dry type then a 10 amp will do. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE TRICKLE CHARGE TYPE UNITS unless you like buying batteries.
by Ralph Harkins
Wed May 23, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Battery Charger Failure(s)
Replies: 9
Views: 1254

Re: Battery Charger Failure(s)

Joe your trojans need a good boost. Why dot you try and hit the batteries with a 50 amp charger for at least 50 minuites. This will knock all of the crap off the plates and make them like new. Ask Mike Tuck what happen to his. No acid and refilled with distilled H2o hit them on a heavy duty charger ...
by Ralph Harkins
Wed May 23, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cranking battery
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: cranking battery

DOn't get the one that you can afford get the one that is reconmended by the mafg. for the cca's for that motor. If I am right that would be aleast a 850 cca or maybe even a 1000 cca. Don't skimp on $$$ on a starting battery cause you always want it to crank or other wise you would of bought a drift...
by Ralph Harkins
Wed May 23, 2007 5:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many batteries to run???
Replies: 30
Views: 6989

Re: How many batteries to run???

Tom
Iam not upset with you or any one else but just trying to get to the bottom of this. You say it is not a charger but on the web site it says " The best and last Boat Battery Charger you will ever buy!".


SO WHAT IS IT?
by Ralph Harkins
Tue May 22, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many batteries to run???
Replies: 30
Views: 6989

Re: How many batteries to run???

On the web site it says It is a battery charger. So now ya'll have me trying to figure this thing out. Is it a charger or not? Does it hook to your motor or not? How does it work? Tom as far as your on board charger that came with your boat I think that if you look it will say it is a 15 amp charger...
by Ralph Harkins
Tue May 22, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many batteries to run???
Replies: 30
Views: 6989

Re: How many batteries to run???

Thanks Tom But what iam looking for is the amp's that this system puts out. I called the company and got a run around with no direct answer. I still want to know what the system puts out on amps and how can this be a great thing when my alt. on the boat does not put out as much as the on board charg...
by Ralph Harkins
Mon May 21, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Time for new cell phones...recommendations?
Replies: 35
Views: 6381

Re: Time for new cell phones...recommendations?

Dean
Go to www.cellularsolutions.com
I have one of them and am thinking of putting one on my boat
by Ralph Harkins
Mon May 21, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass West article on Corey and Sticky Graphics
Replies: 17
Views: 3094

Re: Style?? What the hell is that??

Corey also did my boat and I am well pleased with his work. He will get the next one also. If you want to be noticed from a addvertising way you need to go see Corey.
by Ralph Harkins
Mon May 21, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Batteries do you run????
Replies: 36
Views: 5525

Re: What Batteries do you run????

I run Trojan Batteries. They are the best. They can handle 910 cycles while the exide will only do 400 cycles. Yes they cost more but as you can see they will last a lot longer.
by Ralph Harkins
Mon May 21, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many batteries to run???
Replies: 30
Views: 6989

Re: How many batteries to run???

Jax Can you tell me more about this unit that you are talking about? The last time I was out on the lake fishing I cant remenber when I would run my big motor long enough to charge my Trojon SCS225'S. You see I run 3 and when I am done fishing the most I have ever had to run on the lake back to the ...
by Ralph Harkins
Sat May 05, 2007 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: kb...great show this morning. Nice to hear
Replies: 11
Views: 1547

Re: kb...great show this morning. Nice to hear

Yes that 8'6" rod is great. A little long at first but when you hook a donkey on it you are glad to have it in your hand. When Gary gave me one to try I said to my self "What the @#$% am I going to do with such a long rod?" Well took it to Clear Lake and found out. What a great rod an...
by Ralph Harkins
Fri May 04, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SENKO ; TEX RIG OR WACKY WHAT BEST ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2550

Re: SENKO ; TEX RIG OR WACKY WHAT BEST ?

both ways work.
by Ralph Harkins
Fri May 04, 2007 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyn's rods
Replies: 29
Views: 4200

Re: Dobyns rod spec sheet

thanks dan as i lost mine on the comp crash
by Ralph Harkins
Fri May 04, 2007 8:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyn's rods
Replies: 29
Views: 4200

Re: Gary didn't know the Beverly Hillbillies was...

That why I lock the doors when Gary wants to come by.
by Ralph Harkins
Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ralph Harkins-Thank you!
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Re: Ralph Harkins-Thank you!

Thans to all that were at the meeting last nite. It is always fun to be at your meeting and share fishing with all of you. I hope the information that was passed on will help each and every one of you in the future. If you need any thing please feel free to ask.
by Ralph Harkins
Sun Apr 15, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: trolling motor batteries
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Re: trolling motor batteries

lang28 One of the best batteries for the $amount would be a Centennial Battery DC31 or DC31MF. These batteries prices would be equal to Wally worlds pricing but the quality is equal to or better than the AC Delco battery. Give me a call and I can fix you up with the price. Charlie Evans 1-916-997-2327