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Amen ! Brother !!! :lol: I think it's that damn spiney bone still embedded into my left middle finger from a bass that stuck me up at Shasta back in the 70s when I was up there fishin one day with my cousin JohnnyBob. Musta been a DNA match, it never has gotten inffected or bothered me, other than ...

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Its all about time on the water. I'm sure when he just started he too had dozens of cane poles or whatever was around then and boxes full of crap he never knew what it was even for. Put in the hours and do the research he has done then u too can be a delta zen master.

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Sounds awesome. Anyone going to do a little afternoon fishing before the show with an open back seat? Would love to do some froggin then catch the show.

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Umm I think if you cant find em fish with one ur not gonna find em with two

Im sure someone has something to help you out. You try searching in google or anything?

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Is this the Hilton fireworks or do they do something seperate?

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BASSTUD: Ive sat in and messed around with the bigger set-ups that are in the big flat bottom aluminum river boats. They are adjustable based on your weight and from what I hear work great. That is what got me thinking to start this thread as to why they havn't incorporated them into bass boats. Doi...

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Redbull and Snickers is all you need. On a serious note as everyone has said it is super important to drink water. On the super hot days and for those going to fish US Open, I would suggest wearing a camel back so you have the water right there and its easy to get at. For those of you like myself wh...

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When Cooch says, "Hey I used to use that setup when I was a kid."

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Hey Gene how long is the shaft?

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Garlic Brothers by stockton! Awesome place

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Ya Andy that's part of what I was saying is lots ofpeople already have back problems and the constant jarring from riding in boats only makes it worse. Even the best drivers are gonna get bounced and jarred on rides in big chop and wakes. It only takes one misjudgement and hitting a wake to quick an...

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Ya I saw the Atwood seat when I was looking. There are lots of gifferent types of suspension seats or systems u can mount ur seat to. They are expensive to do as an aftermarket option but when ur buying a new boat it would be cost effective and something I think a lot of people would want.

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Why don't any companies have suspension seats in their bass boats? I know it would require losing your under seat storage but with all the other storage in boats these days and the benefits of something like those seats you would think at least one company would try and have them. Not to mention it ...

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No way that fish in the pic is a 15lber. Only way it could even be over 10 is if its one of Mike Harts old fish

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Sounds like I'm just kinda in wrong place at wrong time when fishing them. Thanks for the info!

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Over the years it seems to me that I never catch fish whenever I'm fishing close to those raspberry/blackberry bushes that are on the delta. There are areas I've found with amazing structure but also have those berry bushes growing and I never get bit. Anyone have thoughts or insight into this? Than...

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I believe there are 2. One on the vapor seperator tank and a smaller inline one. I have an 02' 200 ox66 and I think its similar. I have the repair manual at home I could double check when I get home this evening. Shoot me a pm if u want me to look anything up for u.

Scott

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Fortunately it sounds like most of the snake encounters thus far have been gopher snakes but keep in mind especially if ur on a lake that rattle snakes DO swim and can/will climb into ur boat. I saw a report that the size and abundance of rattle snakes was greatly increased this summer but I'm sure ...

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Everyone has their favorite brand for their own reasons so that will be a tougher choice but as far as techniques, punching and frogging braid is a must, 65 or 80lb. I also use braid for all other topwater since its more of a reaction bite and fish won't be too tripped up if they see line. When the ...

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I don't like having the menu bar down the right side of the screen but besides that its not bad.

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Sweet thanx ill hafta check it out

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Anyone got a picture or info on Bobby's? I'm curious what they came up with.

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Probably an 83lb stripper. The weather has been nice out around the Delta.

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I guess great minds think alike. A few years back I started making these and called them the Buzz Kill. I made them in silver and brass 2 wing, and then black, red, white and chartreuse plastic 4 wing. I originally made them to go on frogs but realized you can rig them to the front of MANY different...

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That's sweet!!! He's gonna be hooked now. Congrats!

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Did you check the wires to the kill switch? Could be a loose wire that comes disconnected as the boat bounces. Definitely sounds like something with the main electrical system tho. Start with the small things first that you can check like loose wires on the motor, battery, kill switch etc. Then work...

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If you don't get it figured out I'm in fairfield if u wanna bring it down here ill look at it for free. I've got an old champion that I've re-done just about all the electrical on so should be able to figure it out.

Scott

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I use the snell with fluoro sometimes for texas rigging beavers or other plastics. Havnt had any breakage probs. Are you putting the line thru the hook of the eye going in the correct direction from the front of the eye? Maybe just a small imperfection on the batch of hooks is causing a knick in the...

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56.25 Overall

9.56 BF

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Sorry just edited it to say line guides not the eyes. Thanks

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What should I use to re-glue the guides on my older rods that have come loose. I was thinking epoxy but not sure. Any ideas?

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Thank you all for bringing this to light. I'm a Paramedic for AMR in Contra Costa County and it is horrible to have something like this happen to anyone, let alone one of our own. There are also a few bank accounts set up for him if you search, one is through the Giants I know. Please send thoughts ...

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It didn't take me any longer than it does tying a palomar carefully trying not to burn it. The snell knot is quick and easy to tie with less chance of burning the line then the line for the weigh you can just tie a couple overhand knots. Give it a try...

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So after reading this it got me thinking and started playing around with something. What I have seems like it will be very effective but I have yet to try it on the water. What I have done is first tie on a dropshot hook to whatever lb. line you like to dropshot with with a snell knot just like you ...

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Anyone recommend a good push pole? I know there's the 3in1 style that cabelas and bass pro sells but I've also seen them for $200 and up. I don't want to spend the $200 but also don't want to buy the cheaper one and have it break or not work well. Any thoughts? Thanks

Scott

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How old are the stradics?

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How old is the reel and where are u located?

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Typically a crank bait rod is the same type of rod you'd use for jerkbaits. I have a 6'6" rod I used to use and find that a longer more well balanced rod is actually easier than the shorter rod. I'm only 5'9" so I know the feeling of the rod seeming too long but with a more balanced rod yo...

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The 2 best days of a boat owners life are the day u get it and the day u get rid of it. Enjoy the in between time looks nice!

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With the exception of topwater where I use all braid and my crank/spinnerbait setups whic are all fluoro I have evrything spooled with braid and then add a leader if/as needed. That makes my gear versatile for any body of water. Connect the leader to braid with uni uni knot.

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If ur in the delta/east bay area jim lambert aka minnkotaman on WB does exdcellent work. His email is minnkotaman@sbcglobal.net

Scott

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Try 6-8' of leader. Uni uni works fine other people like other knots like the blood knot or tony pena.

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Why you selling em all?

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How bout braid with fluoro leader. That way you can switch it up and adjust according to where u are fishing

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I dont think he'd be too happy bout you calling him Debby

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The screw on the outside u adjusted is the adjustment for the firmness of the shifter I believe. The box is usually thru bolted and u have to take the cover off to access them and/or tighten the nuts from the other side of the boat wall. Sorry I can't be more specific but I'm out of town and don't h...

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Sounds like u got it pretty dialed in. Of course everyone has their own preference but how I have mine are all fluoro on the crank and blade setups then braid on the rest and attach fluoro or mono leader as needed. For frogin, punchin and topwater use straight braid. For the rest use braid and then ...

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