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by Will Hesch
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your favorite go to jigs
Replies: 41
Views: 3071

Re: Your favorite go to jigs

Klein Weapons 3/8 and 1/2 oz for slow dragging/structure fishing and pitching and Santone Chris McCall swim jigs for...fast swimming
by Will Hesch
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Central Coast Lake Levels
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: Central Coast Lake Levels

Kathy and I launched at Margie yesterday, it's 1 foot from the top and last night we had 1/2" at our house in Atascadero so by next weekend it should be overflowing. Didn't get bit though...
by Will Hesch
Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone on the Central Coast have an Ultrex?
Replies: 0
Views: 466

anyone on the Central Coast have an Ultrex?

I need access to a Minn Kota Ultrex motor so I can make a template so I can add the new MK Ultrex coolfoot to our current line of coolfoot products. I have quite a waiting list of customers wanting this model but I'm facing a drive to Los Angeles to The Trolling Motor Doctor if I can't find one loca...
by Will Hesch
Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to store mend it glue?
Replies: 10
Views: 2701

Re: How to store mend it glue?

Mend-it is evaporative by the nature of it's ingredients. We tried soft plastic bottles, hard plastic bottles and finally have resorted to glass bottles. They cost seven times what the plastic cost but should provide at least a two year lifespan, probably longer-my wife has fingernail polish in simi...
by Will Hesch
Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new CCBF videos
Replies: 0
Views: 2330

new CCBF videos

We've just shot four new videos, this one is our coolfoot video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CySOYF-y61E&feature=BF&list=ULA8i-0I6o_UA&index=3 this one is for our Mend-it soft bait glue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfaoCiR98Q&feature=BF&list=ULA8i-0I6o_UA&index=1 this on...
by Will Hesch
Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: Swim Baits
Topic: new Mend-it video
Replies: 0
Views: 998

new Mend-it video

Just thought you might want to see our new video http://www.youtube.com/user/CCBFbassfis ... ySOYF-y61E
by Will Hesch
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mend It
Replies: 21
Views: 3251

Re: Mend It

If your Mend-it is just thicker, not totally jelled, MEK is the stuff to use to thin it, you don't need much, just add a small amount and shake the bottle well and let it sit for a few minutes. If that doesn't work for you, call me and we'll get it squared away. Will BTW, we're looking into glass bo...
by Will Hesch
Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle shops near morro bay?
Replies: 6
Views: 1253

Re: Tackle shops near morro bay?

Jim's Pro Bass Tackle in Paso Robles is also a great bass shop, he's open Monday through Saturday, the shop phone number is 805 237 0549
by Will Hesch
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: coolfoot on B.A.S.S. website
Replies: 7
Views: 1234

coolfoot on B.A.S.S. website

A friend from Ohio e-mailed me late last week and asked if I had seen this: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/news/story?page=b_spotlight_productshowcase I hadn't, but am now reaping the benefits of the free advertising, selling a ton of coolfoot and Hotpads. If you haven't tried them, y...
by Will Hesch
Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mend It
Replies: 21
Views: 3251

Re: Mend It

Hey boys, I'm the owner of Mend-it, the first and still the best soft bait glue on the market. We've tried to eliminate the evaporation problem with high-density bottles which extended the lifespan to over a year. I've got a bottle I poured in May of '08 and it's still as liquid/viscous as the day I...
by Will Hesch
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: coolfoot now available for MG Digital/Freshwater Series
Replies: 4
Views: 842

coolfoot now available for MG Digital/Freshwater Series

Central Coast Bass Fishing is announcing the newest addition to the coolfoot line, the Motorguide Freshwater/Digital Series . These motors are factory equipment on most Tracker boats and other smaller boats. We've had lots of requests for this model and are currently offering them in 5 colors: Blac...
by Will Hesch
Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Fortex 80 US2
Replies: 4
Views: 975

Re: Minn Kota Fortex 80 US2

...then, when you get it squared away, put a coolfoot on it www.coolfoot.biz , free shipping all month.
by Will Hesch
Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cheapest way to ship a rod?
Replies: 17
Views: 10090

Re: Cheapest way to ship a rod?

UPS, USPS, they can, and have all broken rods. I've had tubes with tire prints on them! It doesn't matter really, who you choose, please get insurance, they run a 25% chance of getting broken, no way around it.
by Will Hesch
Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where can I go to get CO2 refill cartridge for vest?
Replies: 8
Views: 1456

Re: Where can I go to get CO2 refill cartridge for vest?

Tackle Warehouse 800 300 4916
by Will Hesch
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: dont get jackall cover craws
Replies: 8
Views: 3717

Re: dont get jackall cover craws

Mend-it, it will make your cover craws like new, the small bottles sell for $6 and will fix a couple hundred of them.
by Will Hesch
Wed May 20, 2009 5:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roboworm...A stand up company!
Replies: 14
Views: 2095

Re: Roboworm EZ-Shad

Put some Mend-it over the eyes, overlapping onto the shad about 1/8", they'll stay put. This works on all swimbaits, think Osprey Dinks...
by Will Hesch
Sun May 10, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flick Shake - Which size do you guys prefer?
Replies: 8
Views: 1459

Re: Flick Shake - Which size do you guys prefer?

cleb's right, they don't work, don't waste your time...but...if you do, the 6.8 works the best and is the easiest to throw...but, they really don't work...
by Will Hesch
Sun May 10, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 10" worms and larger???
Replies: 3
Views: 881

Re: 10" worms and larger???

Zoom Ol' Monster, green pumpkin with a 3/0- 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG and 3/16 ounce Kanji Tungsten sinker, 7' 6" Kistler Helium LTA, 12 lb Seaguar Invisix. Works like a champ at Margie any time of year.
by Will Hesch
Thu May 07, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bass lake ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1304

Re: bass lake ?

nope, it's a myth...just wakeboarders and trout.
by Will Hesch
Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best glue for the job?
Replies: 6
Views: 1099

Re: Best glue for the job?

Thanks Gene, Mend-it is the original no-mess soft bait glue and still the best but...it will not glue soft plastic to hooks or jig-heads, or anything for that matter, except another soft bait. Use any super-glue product for that and keep your Mend-it for repairing them after they get ripped up by bi...
by Will Hesch
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12+ largemouth at Pyramid Sunday
Replies: 30
Views: 4420

Re: she swims away

Mike, congratulations on a great catch and for releasing her!
by Will Hesch
Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bass anglers guide
Replies: 2
Views: 602

Re: bass anglers guide

Bob, do you have the current (Issue #1-2009) magazine? It is good for 3 months, Jan, Feb and March 2009 as the BAG is a quarterly publication. The new issue is in the works and will be available April 1st, that is probably when your subscription will start. I have the current issues (new copies) and...
by Will Hesch
Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yay for Jared Lintner!
Replies: 1
Views: 679

Yay for Jared Lintner!

3rd place at Amistad, season opener! West Coast boys rock! Let's see if Jared can take AOY this year, not out of the realm of possibility, this guy can do it. http://www.bassfan.com/news_article.asp?id=3226
by Will Hesch
Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optima Battery Blue Top
Replies: 6
Views: 835

Re: Optima Battery Blue Top

I've been running three 31's, the bigger of the two, for 5 years now in my Triton 20X, two for the 24 volt Motorguide Tour and one for starting the 225 Opti. These batteries are the bomb! I also run a Stealth charging system which takes all of the available amps from the alternator and puts it into ...
by Will Hesch
Sun Mar 01, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: minn kota maxxum vs fotrex
Replies: 2
Views: 860

Re: minn kota maxxum vs fotrex

the only thing lacking is one of these:(Fortrex pedal in the middle)
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(our 3 newest colors, 15 more at www.coolfoot.biz)
by Will Hesch
Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CCBF has the yellow Skeet Reese coolfoot in stock!
Replies: 0
Views: 509

CCBF has the yellow Skeet Reese coolfoot in stock!

Yes, we have the yellow Skeet Reese coolfoot in stock! www.coolfoot.biz
by Will Hesch
Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A. C. Santa Margarita 2/21/09 CANCELLED
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

Re: A. C. Santa Margarita 2/21/09 CANCELLED

YAY!! Brilliant, Will. Maybe you ought to look into things a little before making such a flippant post. I guess some things will just never change. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim for a speedy recovery. Ron C Ron, had nothing to do with Jim, had everything to do with a tournament being cancel...
by Will Hesch
Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A. C. Santa Margarita 2/21/09 CANCELLED
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

Re: A. C. Santa Margarita 2/21/09 CANCELLED

YAY!!
by Will Hesch
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are your favorite boat colors?
Replies: 26
Views: 4419

Re: What are your favorite boat colors?

Frank, I like light blue...

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whoops, it's not a Legend...BTW, your Bac Racs should arrive today!
by Will Hesch
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New coolfoot colors
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

Re: New coolfoot colors

macinckirk, they're heck to get off! Like I said, the 3M pressure sensitive adhesive really sticks good! Just pull and pull, they basically come off in pieces. The new colors aren't up on the website www.coolfoot.biz yet so when you buy the Hotpad (or coolfoot) just write a note, the shopping cart h...
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available
Replies: 9
Views: 1752

Re: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available

bassman619, I sold one last week that a guy bought for his wife for Valentine's day so you've got company buying one for your significant other.
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New coolfoot colors
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

Re: New coolfoot colors

Will I got a coolfoot at the BAT this year and was wanting to know what temp should it be when put on?? and is there anything special I should do to prep?? Thanks Macinckirk, any temperature between 30 F and 150 F would be fine. Any colder than 30 and you might freeze your fingers putting the coolf...
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New coolfoot colors
Replies: 8
Views: 1750

New coolfoot colors

Check these out, 3 new coolfoot and Hotpad colors bringing the total choices to 18 ! www.coolfoot.biz Yellow Camo http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/willhesch/Camo-Yellow-thumb.jpg Orange Camo http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/willhesch/Camo-Orange-thumb.jpg Blue Camo http://i185.photobucke...
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swim Jigs
Replies: 13
Views: 2348

Re: Swim Jigs

Check this TW v-log out: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/vlogpage ... de=VLOG048
it's Jared Lintner on swim-jigs
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it
Replies: 27
Views: 4741

Re: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it

Roboworm 99 , thanks for that testimony, another victory for Mend-it! There are a ton of testimonies on our website www.mend-it.com and Gordon Pyzer, senior writer for In Fisherman, just published an article in that magazine this month calling Mend-it the "miracle cure" for torn-up Pike s...
by Will Hesch
Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available
Replies: 9
Views: 1752

Re: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available

Long, call me toll free and I'll make one with both ends with wide slots 866 606 2223

Nor Cal Bassman, the Bac Rac sells for $50, you can buy them from Tackle Warehouse, Inland Marine in Antioch or direct from the factory, the price is the same from all 3. www.bac-rac.com
by Will Hesch
Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available
Replies: 9
Views: 1752

Re: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available

First, Rico , there's a 90 degree bend in the bottom of the Bac Rac, it locks the units in place when the lid is closed. The Bac Rac needs no fasteners to install, that's the beauty of the product. It does come drilled however, for those who may want to use it as a permanent installation-anywhere. L...
by Will Hesch
Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 3rd generation Bac Rac now available
Replies: 9
Views: 1752

3rd generation Bac Rac now available

I wanted to announce the nice website that Tom Leogrande did for me www.bac-rac.com , it has pictures of the 3rd generation Bac Rac. I think this is a great tool for co-anglers, it's now available at Tackle Warehouse and Inland Marine as well as directly from the factory. http://i185.photobucket.com...
by Will Hesch
Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it
Replies: 27
Views: 4741

Re: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it

Mend-it is the first, and still the best, no-mess soft bait glue. Mend-it won't stick to your fingers as you fix whatever bait you're working on. Mend-it won't dry hard and crunchy like most super-glues and Mend-it dries clear and has "body" so it can be used to over-coat swimbait eyes and...
by Will Hesch
Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it
Replies: 27
Views: 4741

Re: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it

some guy wrote:wouldnt all the mend it ruine the action?
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they say a picture's worth a thousand words...
by Will Hesch
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it
Replies: 27
Views: 4741

Re: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it

wouldnt all the mend it ruine the action? Mend-it is composed of some of the same plasticizers used in the manufacture of soft baits so it doesn't make the repaired area/s hard, it leaves them as soft as the original bait. This lure is as supple as the original Senkos that's why I set it up in the ...
by Will Hesch
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it
Replies: 27
Views: 4741

A rainy day, 2 Senkos, scissors and a bottle of Mend-it

this is one of the creations I made as I worked our booth last Saturday at the Central Valley Sportsmans show. You too can make a Zebra Senko if...you have 2 Senkos, a pair of scissors, a bottle of Mend-it and some time... http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/willhesch/DSCN4366-1.jpg Here's the ba...
by Will Hesch
Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which Blue Top
Replies: 3
Views: 654

Re: Which Blue Top

What Mark said, get the 31's, they're worth the extra $ and they last forever!
by Will Hesch
Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who on here are running Optima Blue Top Batterys?
Replies: 24
Views: 3049

Re: Who on here are running Optima Blue Top Batterys?

Yep, nothin' but praise for Optima! Had 3 of the large-31 Series bluetops in my Triton since November '04, they've never given me any problems and I don't anticipate they ever will.
by Will Hesch
Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!
Replies: 22
Views: 3812

Re: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!

Just got the website up: www.bac-rac.com buy them directly from the factory or from www.tacklewarehouse.com The Bac Rac can be mounted under any lid, anywhere in the boat, my preference is the rear-most hatch but I used to love my Ranger 390 with the crosswise rod locker right behind the seats, some...
by Will Hesch
Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!
Replies: 22
Views: 3812

Re: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!

how is the new model secured to the lid??? blackdog, same as always, with a 90 degree bend which locks under any bass boat lid. That's the beauty of the Bac Rac, it installs in 2 seconds without tools and absolutely doesn't harm the boat. They're built of powdercoated aluminum and weigh just over a...
by Will Hesch
Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Central Valley Sports Show in Bakersfield
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Re: Central Valley Sports Show in Bakersfield

What's the story on this show, where do you find the info on it? Is it anything like the shows in Long Beach or in the Bay area? Where do they usually have it? I went to the ISE show in Sacremento and was impressed with the size and variety of attractions not to mention the seminars at the fish tan...
by Will Hesch
Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!
Replies: 22
Views: 3812

Re: 2nd generation Bac Rac now available!

Will, I love the idea! Well done. I've always wanted a product like this when I fish as a non boater...both for fun fishing in my buddies boat or in a draw tournament. I'll be in line to purchase one when they're at my local retailer. Will Coyote Bait and Tackle or Mel Cotton's carry em? Long, they...
by Will Hesch
Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Lake
Replies: 7
Views: 1258

Re: Bass Lake

jack65274 wrote:My family is planning a vacation possibly to Bass Lake this coming July. I have never been there before. Is the bass fishing any good? Trying to decide if its worthwhile to haul the bass boat up there.

Jack
Nah, Bass Lake stinks!!