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by R watts
Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lakes in Austin, Texas
Replies: 7
Views: 1873

Re: Lakes in Austin, Texas

I just moved to Texas 3 weeks ago and checked out some areas around Austin. Just like someone else said, Lake Travis is a very nice, big lake. The homes are around the lake are very nice and as far as Texas goes the prices are higher in that area. Austin is a pretty nice place. I moved to an area ju...
by R watts
Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night Fishing and Moon phases
Replies: 7
Views: 3329

Re: Night Fishing and Moon phases

My fishing partner and I went last night in the Delta, we started around 6:30 pm and left Russo's at about 1:30. It was almost a full moon and we had a great night. We threw jigs, drop shot and some top water. I had one that was 8 even and Matt had a 9 on a black jig with a full size BH trailer. We ...
by R watts
Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Texas Fishing Forums ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2730

Re: Texas Fishing Forums ?

This is a pretty good web site and forum for the Texas area.



http://www.texasfishingforum.com/
by R watts
Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop seal replacement help????
Replies: 3
Views: 730

Re: Prop seal replacement help????

I just had mine done a couple of days ago. Same thing with the oil leaking. I pulled the prop and pulled out as much line as I could see, refilled, ran it again and it still leaked. Ask the same question on here as you did and all the advice was take it to the shop if you don't have the seal press t...
by R watts
Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: looking for a Loc-R-Bar or similar
Replies: 8
Views: 2857

looking for a Loc-R-Bar or similar

I'm gonna be traveling across country and need some sort of locking device. Does anyone have any advice, one way or another, about the loc-r-bar system or anything like it. I need to get one and wanted some info on them.

Thanks Randy
by R watts
Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop seal replacement???
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Prop seal replacement???

Does anyone know about the cost to replace prop seals? I had fishing line get in and now they are leaking oil. Can this be done at home or shop job only?

1999 225 evinrude

THanks for any help.

By the way I'm in Fairfield if anyone knows a shop somewhat close that might do this.
by R watts
Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance Problems/got a cancellation notice
Replies: 16
Views: 3090

Re: Boat Insurance Problems/got a cancellation notice

Thanks for all the advice and a place to vent. I talked with Stan at 1800bassboats who was able to ease some pain. He assured me not to worry and he would handle my insurance. What a pleasure to talk to and deal with. I gotta admit this site sometimes is over the top but when you need help or good a...
by R watts
Wed May 30, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Today I lost my Fishing Partner....
Replies: 44
Views: 8172

Re: Today I lost my Fishing Partner....

God bless you and your family through this difficult time!!!
by R watts
Wed May 30, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance Problems/got a cancellation notice
Replies: 16
Views: 3090

Boat Insurance Problems/got a cancellation notice

For the life of me I don't understand this crap with Insurance companies!! I have been with Allstate Ins for about 15 years on every boat I have owned. In the last three years I added my home and my three vehicles. It has been a great policy and price and I have had no complaints, until now. I've ha...
by R watts
Fri May 25, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have you ever heard of this happening?
Replies: 8
Views: 2177

Re: Have you ever heard of this happening?

This also happend to me with my 97 motor. The #4 plug. Ford would not admit to a design flaw and also recommended a head replacement for about $3000. I had a mechanic put the insert in for about $400.00 and I have had no problem with it yet and its been over 20,000 miles since the repair. I beleive ...
by R watts
Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lakefork In The Morning
Replies: 2
Views: 712

Re: Lakefork In The Morning

Hey basslab, I'm here in Dallas area right now aswell, visiting family, and fished a tournament at Ray Hubbard on sat in the snow, go figure. Going to Fork on Wednesday when the weather is better and then back to hubbard for a tourny on sat. If you don't already know check out www.texasfishingforum....
by R watts
Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1999 EVINRUDE 225 FICHT ENGINE????
Replies: 8
Views: 7317

Re: 1999 EVINRUDE 225 FICHT ENGINE????

I bought mine in 2003 (1999 225 ficht) I have put a couple hundred hours on the motor and it has been great. There were two problems that I have had with it. The rectifier/voltage regulator, went out last season unk why but I had it replaced and the Mechanic said sometimes it just happens. The other...
by R watts
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best pliers/cutters for braid
Replies: 23
Views: 4327

Re: best pliers/cutters for braid

Walmart Titanium scissors in the sewing department. There about 5.99 or so and work great.
by R watts
Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rule about being hooked in the mouth...
Replies: 15
Views: 5111

Re: Rule about being hooked in the mouth...

If I'm not mistaken this rule has been on the books for sime time, I think it is 1.05 DFG regs, that says fish must be hooked inside the mouth. Korny went over the regs at the last tournament and explained that if your crank bait or any other bait is hooked outside the mouth, which does happen from ...
by R watts
Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody use the aqua vu on a regular basis?
Replies: 14
Views: 2613

Re: Anybody use the aqua vu on a regular basis?

If you havn't used it yet you will be most likely be amazed at how many fish are actually down there. Watch your graph and the camera and it will show you that what you see on the graph is very similar. You will start looking in the camera and the next thing you know its 3 hours later and you havnt ...
by R watts
Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 100% BASS - Pro/Am on saturday, we need PRO's Desperately
Replies: 1
Views: 820

Re: 100% BASS - Pro/Am on saturday, we need PRO's Desperatel

Bob,

I can sign up if you still need boaters! I also left you a message on your phone!

650-576-0759

Randy
by R watts
Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anyone used P-line Spectrex IV Briaded line
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Re: Has anyone used P-line Spectrex IV Briaded line

Thanks for the feedback, I saw some the other day at a pretty good price and it looks very similar to power-pro.

Thanks for the input
by R watts
Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has anyone used P-line Spectrex IV Briaded line
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Has anyone used P-line Spectrex IV Briaded line

Just wondering if anyone has used this line or knows anything about it.

Thanks
by R watts
Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New guy to the forum and to California
Replies: 14
Views: 3047

Re: New guy to the forum and to California

Hey Mark Welcome!,

I am grew up in the Wylie/Garland area and now live in Fairfield, between Sacramento and SF. What area did you move from? If you need anything feel free. I would and many others would be happy to help.

Randy-
by R watts
Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?

Pat,

What did the carpet job run, looking into getting it done???

Thanks
by R watts
Mon May 15, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mark Meddock, Ck your PM, Randy*NM*
Replies: 0
Views: 438

Mark Meddock, Ck your PM, Randy*NM*

*NM*
by R watts
Mon May 15, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: G-man: Xtools culling markers modification
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Xtools cull markers-How well do they work?

fishfreq, I have used these for some time now and have had no problems with them staying on. There is a specific way to attach them and it is described in the directioins. They are spring loaded and cause no damage to the fish. If you look at the clip there is a small side and larger size on the cli...
by R watts
Mon May 15, 2006 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US Navy backs PRO fishing in Japan!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: US Navy backs PRO fishing in Japan!!

Kevin,

That sounds like you got a great gig. Sho-em how it's done!!
Let me know if you found those plastics I was talking about I can't seem to find them anywhere.


Thanks bud and have a great time with the fishing!!

Randy Watts
by R watts
Mon May 15, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sunline Fluorocarbon "Which one"
Replies: 15
Views: 8491

Re: Sunline Fluorocarbon "Which one"

RayL, Thanks for the info on shooter and the Defier, I will give those a try. The Colored line is Sniper BMS and is a multi color camo line with clear, orange and pink every couple of feet or so. I got my first batch from Seji Kato at the Mead US open this last year and it worked pretty well. I have...
by R watts
Sun May 14, 2006 10:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sunline Fluorocarbon "Which one"
Replies: 15
Views: 8491

Re: Sunline Fluorocarbon "Which one"

JT, I have been using Sunline "Sniper" for a while now for almost all of my light line stuff. It comes in 2 colors, clear and a multi cammo type which is the Sniper "BMS", that I used for really clear water. It is hard to find and I have to order it from a guy in Japan. I have st...
by R watts
Thu May 11, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop work??
Replies: 9
Views: 1869

Re: Prop work??

Thanks for all the help guys!! This is definately a help.

RW
by R watts
Thu May 11, 2006 6:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop work??
Replies: 9
Views: 1869

Prop work??

I have a renegade prop that is spun and I need to get it repaired. I am in Fairfield need to know if there is someone close by that can do it.

I need it back fairly quick and would like to avoid having to ship it out.

Thanks for any help.
by R watts
Thu May 11, 2006 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: millsryno ck your pm
Replies: 0
Views: 386

millsryno ck your pm

Randy
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: G-man: Xtools culling markers modification
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: G-man: Xtools culling markers modification

Yea, I have had no problems since. I think most or all of the problem came with the blue hard plastic portion of the markers that would not allow the fish to move around much. I'll take you up on the bev. I'm sure I'll see ya around the delta. Somewhere. I'll be at the next 100% delta teams, the Pro...
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Korny
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Re: Korny

Tom,

Thanks I didn't want him to think I was rushin him, he just usually has them up pretty quick. Thanks for the info

Randy
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 3:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: G-man: Xtools culling markers modification
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

G-man: Xtools culling markers modification

G-Man, this is what I did with what I had in the garage. I used some electrical wire conectors and crimped them onto the plastic line very similar to weed-eater line and I have had no problems with it at all.

Randy

http://photos.yahoo.com/randy-delia@sbcglobal.net
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM/ Modification

This is what I did to mine with what I had in the garage. It has work for me and I have had no problems with the fish going belly-up or the clips coming off.


http://photos.yahoo.com/randy-delia@sbcglobal.net

by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Korny
Replies: 3
Views: 1249

Korny

Are the results for the Clear Lake and YTD gonna be up soon?
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camping spots?
Replies: 11
Views: 1780

Re: Camping spots?

This is a photo of the oroville site.

http://www.lakeoroville.net/camping.htm
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camping spots?
Replies: 11
Views: 1780

Re: Camping spots?

Oroville has these floating boat-in sites that seem pretty cool. I haven't used them but have seen people on them with tents, bbq's and they look to have a small little indoor section. Like someone else said, lake Sanoma has great boat-in tent sites aswell.
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 7:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM

No problem Gator
by R watts
Wed May 10, 2006 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM

G

I will do that tonight when I get home. It is very simple and it cost almost nothing.


RW
by R watts
Tue May 09, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM

JIGS,

they are talking about the XTOOLS fish markers that come in the culling system.
by R watts
Tue May 09, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM

I took my markers and cut the number off where the stick meets the circle (loop) portion and the same on the connector clip. I conected a length of plastic line, almost like thick weed eater line, from an old set of fish markers. I used small cable crimps to connect them and they work perfect. I thi...
by R watts
Tue May 09, 2006 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CULLING KIT PROBLEM
Replies: 18
Views: 5869

Re: CULLING KIT PROBLEM

Check your pm
by R watts
Thu May 04, 2006 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Chabot 12ber
Replies: 12
Views: 2430

Re: Lake Chabot 12ber ("Swimbait")

Thanks,

I was looking for it and could not find it!
by R watts
Thu May 04, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Chabot 12ber
Replies: 12
Views: 2430

Re: Lake Chabot 12ber ("Swimbait")

Swimbait,

Just out of curiosity, what specific reg is that?
by R watts
Tue May 02, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dan Fisher Memorial Tournament!! Thank You
Replies: 0
Views: 365

Dan Fisher Memorial Tournament!! Thank You

Just wanted to say thanks to Dave (Daves Bass Shack) For putting on a great show for a good cause!! Gene for running the raffle and auction!! All the guys cooking the food and everyone else for making this Tournament run as smooth as it did. All the great donations that everyone made for the raffle ...
by R watts
Tue May 02, 2006 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks from Ross England
Replies: 5
Views: 1892

Re: Thanks from Ross England

Ross,

Sorry to hear you leaving the store. I appreciate all the help you are always willing to give.

See you this weekend and good luck!!

Randy Watts
by R watts
Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Details of the Closure through Friday!
Replies: 6
Views: 1950

Re: Details of the Closure through Friday!

If I'm looking at the maps that Ron put in, it looks like if you left franks past hollond towards disco, thats it. You could not get past disco??? For now anyway.
by R watts
Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Evinrude Prop Question???
Replies: 1
Views: 643

Evinrude Prop Question???

I have a 99 225 Evinrude with a 4 blade renegade prop that uses the plastic exhaust ring. Today my prop spun and when I checked it the black plastic piece was melted. I know this piece directs the exhaust thru the prop. Does anyone know why it would melt. As soon as I hit the throttle the prop would...
by R watts
Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: STREN SERIES Co-Angler Question??
Replies: 35
Views: 22014

Re: STREN SERIES Co-Angler Question??

JT, I agree with many about not backing off and agree with backing off if your pretty sure you will make the cut!! I feel your frustration because I had my share of it in the same event. (Aside from FLW is great, Chris and his crew are the best I have dealt with in a circuit that size and I had a gr...
by R watts
Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Co-Angler openings for Stren Series @ Shasta
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Co-Angler openings for Stren Series @ Shasta

There are no openings for co-anglers at this time.

I saw this post, signed up and then was told I was on the waiting list. They told me that 15 Pros have backed out of the event. This went from needing 14 co-anglers to another waiting list!!!
by R watts
Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Share room at Shasta!! FLW STREN
Replies: 0
Views: 336

Share room at Shasta!! FLW STREN

Just waiting for the word from FLW and should know by Thursday. I would like to share a room with someone because they are gonna be hard to come by on this short notice. I signed up because they were looking for co-anglers and now it is proving difficult to find a place to stay. Non Smoker Randy Wat...
by R watts
Wed Mar 15, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury Quickleen Fuel Cleaner / Conditioner
Replies: 9
Views: 3687

Re: Mercury Quickleen Fuel Cleaner / Conditioner

Do you have any idea if evinrude has the same type of cleaner or will the merc quickleen be ok to use?