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by monte300
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Trip 4/26 & Lost Item
Replies: 8
Views: 1604

Re: Delta Trip 4/26 & Lost Item

marinerfandave wrote: Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:29 am Murphy's Law - What can go wrong will go wrong.
I'm a big fan of Jenning's Corollary which states "the odds of the bread falling butter side down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet" :mrgreen:
by monte300
Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mixed Bag on the Delta with The Bass Hookup Video
Replies: 5
Views: 1263

Re: Mixed Bag on the Delta with The Bass Hookup Video

The way you were whacking largie's, you guys showed great restraint continuing to pursue stripers!
by monte300
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair/sales shop in stockton ?
Replies: 4
Views: 655

Re: Prop repair/sales shop in stockton ?

Not in Stockton but the guy at Russo’s on Bethel Island does nice work
by monte300
Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish is Frogging for $200,000 TODAY
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: Ish is Frogging for $200,000 TODAY

Go Ish, whack em today!
by monte300
Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tiki Lagoon launch?
Replies: 6
Views: 900

Re: Tiki Lagoon launch?

Lucky uou. Don't know why they closed the ramp to the public but it sucks if you want easy access to milderds. Guess Ladd' s is the best option now. I'm not sure how luck I am, I get to pay them. :mrgreen: the reason they closed the ramp is because the storage facility is completely full and so man...
by monte300
Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tiki Lagoon launch?
Replies: 6
Views: 900

Re: Tiki Lagoon launch?

fastfiat wrote: Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:18 am That would be a negative on Whisky. Been completely closed to the public since late last year. Called this morning to confirm. She said closed indefinitely. Was my go to when Tiki got so bad.
I store my boat at Whiskey. The road out to Tiki is pretty rugged too.
by monte300
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Best Day EVER On The California Delta (VIDEO)
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Re: My Best Day EVER On The California Delta (VIDEO)

Great day thanks for sharing!
by monte300
Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tiki Lagoon launch?
Replies: 6
Views: 900

Re: Tiki Lagoon launch?

The Whiskey Slough launch is in good shape it's $15. The only thing is it's only open to the public Monday-Thursday. I've never been a big fan of the Tiki Lagun launch.
by monte300
Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spring Fishing On California Delta | Best Bag this Year
Replies: 4
Views: 1398

Re: Spring Fishing On California Delta | Best Bag this Year

Way to whack ‘em Caleb! Good to see you back out there with the little lady
by monte300
Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fishing Community
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: Bass Fishing Community

Jboutfishn wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:33 am I have observed that the friendliness of other fisherman seems to follow the brand of the boat they are in.
I suspect you’re right about that
by monte300
Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fishing Community
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: Bass Fishing Community

Kelly Ripa wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:39 am You certainly don't live in my neck of the woods.
I live in San Ramon and keep my boat out at whiskey slough. I only fish the Delta and the people I meet are on the water
by monte300
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fishing Community
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Bass Fishing Community

I started bass fishing around 1982 and have never been a tournament angler. Back in those days it seemed many of the bass guys I would meet were either cocky or downright unfriendly. Nowadays I meet lots of total strangers and as a group are some pretty good blokes. Some will even share information ...
by monte300
Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 1275

Re: Boat trailer

I can tell you who to not have repair it in Stockton. Private message me for their name
by monte300
Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amsoil HP marine
Replies: 10
Views: 930

Re: Amsoil HP marine

It's a G2 so it's direct injected. After about 5 minutes through a long no wake zone it may or may not load up. Sometimes it will load up in just a couple minutes. Sometimes it doesn't load up at all. It's not that big of an issue to try and fix. Seems to be getting better than when it started a co...
by monte300
Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amsoil HP marine
Replies: 10
Views: 930

Re: Amsoil HP marine

It's a G2 so it's direct injected. After about 5 minutes through a long no wake zone it may or may not load up. Sometimes it will load up in just a couple minutes. Sometimes it doesn't load up at all. It's not that big of an issue to try and fix. Seems to be getting better than when it started a co...
by monte300
Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Amsoil HP marine
Replies: 10
Views: 930

Re: Amsoil HP marine

Whoopbass, is your Evinrude carbureted, fuel injected or direct injected? I have a 2000 Evinrude Ficht direct injected, oil injected and I don't have the problem you're describing
by monte300
Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance
Replies: 21
Views: 2373

Re: Boat Insurance

That's good to know for those of us with older boats. If one with say a five year old boat gets insurance from Ben does he or she have to find new insurance after the boat turns 10 years old?
by monte300
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance
Replies: 21
Views: 2373

Re: Boat Insurance

I've heard really good things about Ben Green Insurance
by monte300
Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Insurance
Replies: 21
Views: 2373

Re: Boat Insurance

I've had good experiences with Skisafe, which I got through Geico. Stood by me when I've had claims.
by monte300
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gas Prices
Replies: 54
Views: 6022

Re: Gas Prices

Not unless you have $90k to spend on an EV truck
by monte300
Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gas Prices
Replies: 54
Views: 6022

Re: Gas Prices

Instead of my hot foot buried against the floor I back off 2 or 3K rpm and that saves a little gas
by monte300
Thu Mar 10, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gas Prices
Replies: 54
Views: 6022

Re: Gas Prices

Anyone who has no issues with current gas prices either has plenty of money or their priorities screwed up! :mrgreen:
by monte300
Thu Mar 03, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We lost a Northern California icon
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Re: We lost a Northern California icon

I was a member briefly of the Bass Classics of Santa Clara back in the eighties and have fond memories of Don. What a class act, may he Rest In Peace
by monte300
Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4th Year of Mandatory California Boater Card program Phase In
Replies: 13
Views: 2299

Re: 4th Year of Mandatory California Boater Card program Phase In

I moved from the Central Valley in CA, a few years back to Oregon, and yes I needed to take the boating test regardless of age or experience of operating a water craft. More than likely the outer staters that are serious about fishing tournaments own the card. IMOP the cost of the test out weighs t...
by monte300
Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pontoon boat in the Delta?
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Pontoon boat in the Delta?

Boats are like pickup trucks, once you have one you never want to be without
by monte300
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pontoon boat in the Delta?
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Pontoon boat in the Delta?

I would say a minimum of 36 volts and even that will probably leave you frustrated in Delta winds. Is there a scenario where you drag your bass boat behind a pontoon boat and do your fishing from the bass boat?
by monte300
Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 12.47 to Win the Delta
Replies: 5
Views: 2484

Re: 12.47 to Win the Delta

If it's good enough for Dee Thomas it's good enough for me!
by monte300
Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Morning of fun fishing ended in a tragic boat crash
Replies: 5
Views: 2714

Re: Morning of fun fishing ended in a tragic boat crash

Thanks for sharing your story, not always easy on the ego to admit. It blows me away when some guys run wide open in thick fog. I always respect fog.
by monte300
Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Used Boat Financing ....
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Used Boat Financing ....

I'm not sure what your budget is but here's a nice boat that has been on Boatmasters website for quite some time. With that said I assume the price is negotiable. I have no idea if Boatmasters will finance it? The hours on the outboard are a bit high at 640. Boatmasters does a good job of checking b...
by monte300
Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Used Boat Financing ....
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Used Boat Financing ....

Expect used boat prices to be rediculous, I’ve never seen them so high
by monte300
Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rc Stephens
Replies: 14
Views: 3379

Re: Rc Stephens

To bump is a nice tribute
by monte300
Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need help on picking a rod
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Re: I need help on picking a rod

As a “cranker” I prefer a 6’10”- 7’3” medium action rod
by monte300
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need help on picking a rod
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Re: I need help on picking a rod

OGP Fishing wrote:I would want it to do everything but mostly crankbaits, jigs, spinner baits, and Texas rigs. My budget is around $50
For rods in that price range I’ve always been a fan of the Berkley Lightning Rod
by monte300
Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need help on picking a rod
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Re: I need help on picking a rod

I’m not an expert on rods but for those that are they will need to know things like

1 is this the only rod you will use for everything or
2 what technique(s) do you plan to do? Cranking? Frogging? Punching? Spinnerbaits? Chatterbaits……etc……….
3 what’s your budget?
by monte300
Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: coolest fish catch I'll ever film...
Replies: 3
Views: 1232

Re: coolest fish catch I'll ever film...

That's awesome! Great memories fishing with our kids
by monte300
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 6293

Re: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!

Dave Brabec wrote:Not any different than Amador,Pardee or Camanche
All over 30 bucks to get in
I went to Amador a few times around 35 years ago and it was stupid expensive. I can only imagine what it’s like now?
by monte300
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 6293

Re: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!

marvinvaughn wrote:McClure or the Delta or Melones...Doubled their prices
or Camanche or Hogan or............
by monte300
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!
Replies: 39
Views: 6293

Re: DON PEDRO NEW ENTRY PRICE!!!!

It's up to us to punish them for their greed by boycotting Don Pedro
by monte300
Fri Dec 24, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recent El Salto report?
Replies: 1
Views: 839

Re: Recent El Salto report?

My fishing partner and I will be at El Salto January 10-15. I know the unusually high water from the fall hurricane made fishing uncharacteristically tough in November and early December but I've been told its starting to come back. Just wondering if anyone has been there recently and are willing t...
by monte300
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro launch fee
Replies: 25
Views: 4736

Re: Don Pedro launch fee

Not sure how good the fishery is at New Hogan these days, but because it's Army Corps of Engineers it's very reasonably priced. Black Butte can also be added to ACE list
by monte300
Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro launch fee
Replies: 25
Views: 4736

Re: Don Pedro launch fee

jiggin4bass wrote:270.00 for year around pass at pedro as of jan1st
My cousin just got his yearly handicapped pass for $180
by monte300
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro launch fee
Replies: 25
Views: 4736

Re: Don Pedro launch fee

I haven’t fished Don Pedro in many many years, but I have some good memories of fishing there in my mid twenties early on in my bass fishing addiction. Does anyone remember the 4” purple ringworm that was deadly there in the eighties? I feel bad for those that go there now. I realize they have bills...
by monte300
Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 519 or 520? And why?
Replies: 20
Views: 4796

Re: 519 or 520? And why?

My vote Caracal. I have one and love it. I have ridden in plenty of 20'ers and say the Caracal rides as good or better. Plus it is easier to move around in tight spaces. best of both worlds. Lots of guys running them on the Delta, I'm in So Cal so can't give a ride, but I bet you could get a test r...
by monte300
Tue Dec 21, 2021 6:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 519 or 520? And why?
Replies: 20
Views: 4796

Re: 519 or 520? And why?

I've always really liked my Earl Bentz built 2000 Triton TR19. I think the nearest Caymas dealer is in Washington state, but I could be wrong. Check this out. The only negative is it appears to be priced right up there with Basscat.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1056850
by monte300
Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: “Bill Dance Signature Lakes” Initiative Announced
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Re: “Bill Dance Signature Lakes” Initiative Announced

California governors could give a rat's butt.......
by monte300
Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro launch fee
Replies: 25
Views: 4736

Re: Don Pedro launch fee

I’m pretty sure New Hogan is Army Corps of Engineers and is very reasonable, not sure about Camanche?
by monte300
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro launch fee
Replies: 25
Views: 4736

Re: Don Pedro launch fee

That's horrible, are you talking the Fleming Meadows ramp? I remember back in the day one had to take out a second mortgage on their home for a trip to Amador.
by monte300
Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lobster Fisherman Convicted of Poaching
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Re: Lobster Fisherman Convicted of Poaching

I wouldn't refer to him as a lobster fisherman, just a lobster poacher
by monte300
Sun Dec 12, 2021 3:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lobster Fisherman Convicted of Poaching
Replies: 7
Views: 1308

Re: Lobster Fisherman Convicted of Poaching

It’s the California judicial system at its finest