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ScottyJ

RipNRog you gots a PM. I still say we combine this with the Paint Ball Deal :twisted: :twisted: If this is anything like the last event I have seen the LL's attend Gman and Matt were too wasted to fish the next day, and that yellow Nitro dude had catfish guts all over his boat... I see a paintball/...

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If you want to try and save money I saw at Tap Plastics and also West Marine both have excellent supply of materials and books on how to fix fiberglass boat huuls. Maybe worth looking into doing it urself. It might not turn out as perty as if a shop did it, but it is the bottom of the boat and you c...

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I'm with Cooch on the Fenwick I've had great success with it especially for the $$$.

Scott

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Except for the kid who jumped off the boat while it was moving it all looked like harmless fun. Yeah they were drinking and partying and those are typically the boats/boaters who end up messing up good fishing water when we are out trying to fish and be quiet, but we can not tell if any of the drive...

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I just got an ad today in the mail from West Marine and they have their heavy duty hull cleaner on sale right now. Might be something to look into.

Scott

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I've been searching through posts on crankning batteries but didn't find anything as to what people reccomend for their trucks. I'm about to replace mine in my Dodge Ram and would like to know what everyone reccomends? Ive heard the Optima color tops aren't doing too well and the new thing is the AG...

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Its called the 2% rule. You have to be 2% smarter than the object you are trying to operate.

Its ok, I've ripped off a nail or two trying to change em out also.

Scott

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The 20 percent stretch on 100' of line is the max amount of stretch that line will stretch if it is being pulled on each end (or pulled at one end and attached to an immovable object on the other). So with 100' of line out it could stretch 20' if you hooked a rock or a whale, but it doesn't need to ...

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Awesome thanks Dan will do. I'm thinking I'll be up there around July 11 so I'll hit you up when it gets closer. Any info on the Kyen campground? It looks like an alright place and some sites seem to be close to the water but I couldn't find any pictures or anything. Thanks!

Scott

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Anyone ever fished/ camped at Lake Mendocino? Im planning on camping there in a couple weeks and was wondering if anyone had any input on the campgrounds. I was looking at the Kyen campground and it looks like a few of the sites are right on the water. Are you able to beach your boat there overnight...

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Same here. I cant get him to answer his cell or return my messages. Any info?

Scott

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Happy Father's Day to all!!! Lets remember those who are overseas and our loved ones who aren't with us. Tight lines all.

Scott

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I might have one on my old motor guide that I bent the shaft on last month. i wont be home til tomorrow but as soon as I get there i'll take a look and if its what you need you can have it.

Scott

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Anyone know of someone to replace/fix rod tips in the Delta area? Is is easy to do yourself or better to have someone else do it? Thanks!

Scott

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I have the same setup in my old Champion, 24v trolling and my cranking battery. I run a 3 bank charger to make sure the cranking battery gets a full charge every time just to make sure I don't have any surprises when I get to the water. Plus I think its better for the life of the battery to keep it ...

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Oops might help huh....I'm near the Delta... Anyone?

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With the full moon and warm weather I was wondering if anyone had an open backseat for some night fishing in the next few days. Feel free to call me if so. Thanks!

Scott
(925)899-1915

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Great info thanx. What about some gloves that aren't too bulky yet still keep ur hands warm and dry at least while driving?

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Anyone know of some decent rain gear to fish in that isn't too expensive? Everything I have seen seems to be up there in price. What do you all use? Thanks!

Scott

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When I sold boats I used to just flip the connector around so the fifth wire attached to the first wire on the cars harness and turn on your headlights. Or a socket head fits in nice as well.

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Yup thats the fish. Thanks I had never seen or caught one before it had me puzzled.

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Russos Marine has a prop repair or call Boat Masters II in dublin they are right by you.

Scott

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And no it isn't crabs. I was out throwing a spinnerbait in the tulies between pittsburg and antioch and I caught two of these fish both about two to three pounds. It kinda looked like a skinny version of a striper without the stripes. So basically an all silver fish but fairly good sized. Sorry I di...

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Alligator or croc tried to grab the whole thing but only got the head. Theres a lot more of em in the delta than people realize. Careful where you swim

Scott

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Yea thats a no bueno. Those are oil bath bearings which are great cuz they are maintenance free unlike the older grease bearing buddy system, but its a good thing you noticed the leak before driving on it too much because once that oil is gone you have some repairs to make. You should be able to rep...

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Try bleeding the system of air and make sure its topped of with oil. It could have an air pocket in the line somewhere so its working super hard and burning up trying to compress the air instead of oil. Good Luck

Scott

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You spun the hub. I just did the same thing on Sat myself and had the exact same symptoms. What happens is the low end torque required to get all that weight moving is just enough to make it spin but once it gets on plane there is still enough grab to overcome the torque on it and make it run fine. ...

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Yea I got all the wiring harness, throttle control, throttle cables, tach...etc The only thing I dont have is the trim/tilt motor. I'm gonna have to see if the one I already have will work on it. Besides that everything else is there and all I have to do is take off the old and put on the new. Hopef...

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The old motor is a 200 hp Merc and the new motor is a 200 hp Yamaha Vmax. Anyone know if the lifting eyes are standard for both? Thanks for the replies its definitely giving me some good info.

Scott

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So I found an engine to put on my boat but now I'm stuck with trying to find the best way to physically swap them out. I talked to a marine repair place and he'd want $500-$600 to do the job. I'm fairly mechanically inclined so I cant see dropping that kind of cash for something I should be able to ...

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Hey Gator-
Is that an open invite for any of us "jig challenged" anglers to learn from you? I'm in the same boat as Nick, never had any luck. I'm prob just fishing them in the wrong place/wrong time. But I can throwm a mean spinnerbait

Scott

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There isn't a whole lot in the oakley/brentwood area except the delta and of course the Hook. After you stop at the hook and pick up a Lunker Punker and some Dobyns rods head back over the Antioch bridge to 160 and drive up thru aisleton, walnut grove area. Vieras Resort has a little restaraunt/bar ...

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Check with Ultimate Watersports in Livermore or maybe even Tracy Oasis or another wakeboard boat dealer. I used to sell boats at Ultimate in Livermore and we sold 50lbs bars coated in rubber for people to weigh down their boats with. If they dont have them they should be able to get em for you. I fo...

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Caught my first frog fish today on the delta. Unfortunately I didnt have my scale with me but I'm guessing it was 6+-

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Anyone? Any ideas, thoughts, comments?

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I'm looking at a 2003 175hp Johnson outboard. It has about 100 hours comes with controls and prop. The guy has it on an older fishing boat that he is getting rid of and wants $5000 plus shipping from back east. Anyone know much about the quality of the newer Johnsons and does this sound like a good ...

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If I have a 20" shaft on my boat now and am looking to get a new motor would a 25" shaft not work? I still have to go measure to make sure what it currently is but I seem to be running into a lot more 25" ers compared to 20" ers. Thanks!

Scott

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I use the Bionic IM8 rods and love em. Have lasted a long time and caught lots of fish. As for the reels from BPS I have only bought the Jimmy Morris and havn't had any problems with it.

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Whats the largest documented LM, SM or Spot bass caught on the delta? Just started wondering/daydreaming today at work and got curious.

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Also try checking the fuse in ur truck. When I used to sell boats I had blown that fuse in my truck cuz one of the boats I had launched had an exposed wire on the trailer harness and caused it to blow. Good luck.

Scott

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Good point. Thats kinda the same thinking I was going on was invest the money into a rebuild and then I'd have a reliable boat for a number of years until I can drop the big bucks on a new one. Anyone have suggestions as to good Merc mechanics who would do good work on an older Merc in the delta/eas...

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So here's the my problem: I was given a 1979 19' Champion with a 1980 Merc 200hp V6 from my uncle in AZ to fix up. The boat had been sitting in the AZ sun for about 8 years now since he got a new Champion and I havn't had the means to get it over here until recently. First thing I did was replace th...

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What kinda setup r u guys using to throw these with? Heavy action w/ braided line or is a mono line better?

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I'm gonna be houseboating on Lake Shasta this weekend starting tomorrow, Friday, until Monday and was wondering if anyone was gonna be up there with an open back seat any of those days. I'm taking all my gear but there is only so much I can do from the shore. Give me a call if anyone will be up ther...

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Anybody? You can call me til midnite tonight if anything comes up

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I know this is last minute but I got the day off and would love to get out on the water. Willing to share expenses, part day/full day doesn't matter. Give me a call (925)899-1915

Thanks!
Scott

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Who's this Dobyns character?

j/k....very nice

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I believe coast guard items include life vests, throw cushion, fire extinguisher, oar and horn. You can probably check online just to make sure i'm not missing anything

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