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by Derrick
Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: Motor Guide SOLD!
Replies: 4
Views: 1330

Re: Motor Guide 70lb 24V Pro Series

what year is the motor? That is a gator mount correct.
by Derrick
Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Leaf springs???
Replies: 2
Views: 901

Leaf springs???

I broke a leaf spring on my trailer yesterday who would have them in stock local (Tracy Ca )

Derrick
by Derrick
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: South Delta 24lbs
Replies: 1
Views: 1211

South Delta 24lbs

Caught on a wake bait.
by Derrick
Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Costa Del Mar 580G
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Costa Del Mar 580G

I broke down and purchased a pair of cost del mar 580g wave killer sunglasses a couple of weeks ago. I have used most of the other brands on the delta in the past 23 years I have been fishing it. Last week was the first time my eyes were not tierd when I got off the water. Yes they do take the glare...
by Derrick
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opinion on Aluminum (Tracker) vs Fiberglass in Wind
Replies: 16
Views: 10927

Re: Opinion on Aluminum (Tracker) vs Fiberglass in Wind

I have owned a bass tracker for 11 years - pro team 180/60hp. This is my 6th bass boat the first 5 were fiberglass. I have made changes to it like bigger 24v trolling motor, new gas tank that is centered in the boat group 31 batteries- electronics and such. I paid $5500 for it in 2001. It has been t...
by Derrick
Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ripping out the deck....ideas
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: ripping out the deck....ideas

Here is what the front of mine looks like. I shortend the bow drop down to move the comfortrol farther foward.
Derrick
by Derrick
Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries
Replies: 13
Views: 2531

Re: Deep cycle batteries

thanks everybody , but I found a company in Stockton Ca American Battery Co. They have group 31 deep cycle batteies for $118 ea. Details;The 31TMX is ideal for Marine Applications or where a deep cycle 12 Volt is used. SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH: 13" WIDTH: 6-3/4" HEIGHT: 9-3/4" (over the...
by Derrick
Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries
Replies: 13
Views: 2531

Deep cycle batteries

I need 2 . I have Group 31 what are you guys recomending?

Thanks Derrick
by Derrick
Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Northern Strain Bass??
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Delta Northern Strain Bass??

What is the largest 5 fish limit of northern strain bass to come out of the delta?
Derrick
by Derrick
Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait fun, Teen Fish!
Replies: 8
Views: 2804

Re: Swimbait fun, Teen Fish!

Nice fish Nathan what did it weigh?
Derrick
by Derrick
Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Looking for a shimano curado CU201B
Replies: 3
Views: 782

Re: Looking for a shimano curado CU201B

Bruce, thanks i did mean CU 200B I have found 2 need one more.
Derrick
by Derrick
Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Looking for a shimano curado CU201B
Replies: 3
Views: 782

Looking for a shimano curado CU201B

It is the right handed version
Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little Mandiville Island?
Replies: 18
Views: 3263

Re: Little Mandiville Island?

Someone was nice enough to call and give me the answer I was looking for. Thank you. Just another piece of the delta puzzle.

Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little Mandiville Island?
Replies: 18
Views: 3263

Re: Little Mandiville Island?

Really? and you guys wonder why people dont post as much. In the old days people would ask a question and get an answer on the forum or PM.

Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little Mandiville Island?
Replies: 18
Views: 3263

Re: Little Mandiville Island?

I have been fishing the delta 21 years ( "there are not many secrets") HA! Are you crazy!!!!!!!GRASSHOPPER you have so much to learn!
by Derrick
Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little Mandiville Island?
Replies: 18
Views: 3263

Little Mandiville Island?

I have a question about a certain area in little mandiville if you know the area well please send me a PM or call me .
Thanks
Derrick Mathews
925-519-2746
by Derrick
Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea Lions in Sugarcut
Replies: 3
Views: 893

Sea Lions in Sugarcut

Saw my first sea lion ever in sugar cut this morning---whats up with that?

Derrick
by Derrick
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Westernbass window sticker?
Replies: 13
Views: 2515

Westernbass window sticker?

Looking at the western bass logo just now thinking to myself man if a guy could make that into an oval shapped sticker say 3"x6" for the window of my truck--well you get the point, just a thought- but a good one! HA!
Derrick
by Derrick
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: South delta slow down! or not!
Replies: 6
Views: 1884

Re: South delta slow down! or not!

Dean------- I will see you at the next DBT tounament September 11th. Im bringing a ringer ----Jeff Miller HA!
by Derrick
Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: South delta slow down! or not!
Replies: 6
Views: 1884

South delta slow down! or not!

The south delta; a lot of you are interested in learning this water > I have fished it for a long time 21 years--------- every time I am out ---I learn something new -- the bite changes hourly because of water clairity, tides , and striper packs or muddy water. Last week crank baits worked this week...
by Derrick
Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fishing lost a friend
Replies: 3
Views: 1299

Re: Bass Fishing lost a friend

So sorry for your loss.

Derrick Mathews
by Derrick
Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best line for using around wood
Replies: 3
Views: 828

Re: Best line for using around wood

I use big game mono 20lb-25lb It comes through the wood better than braid--which digs into the wood. Fluorcarbon in 25lb is just to hard to handle for me.
Derrick
by Derrick
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DELTA DON >>>WINS!!!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 8532

Re: DELTA DON >>>WINS!!!!!

Great job Don! For those who are going to try and navigate the south delta please be careful it is not like the rest of the delta. It has many sand bars and logs that stick on them and it changes all the time-- some places deep water is 2ft. You need to pay attention to the tides and if they are pum...
by Derrick
Wed May 12, 2010 5:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sufix or power pro braid
Replies: 8
Views: 3757

Sufix or power pro braid

Which one do you like better /Why?

Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Mon May 10, 2010 3:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Champion Boats
Replies: 1
Views: 1163

Champion Boats

I have been reading on other site that ChampioN Boats --will be making boats again real soon.
Derrick
by Derrick
Tue May 04, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paradise Point Marina?
Replies: 5
Views: 1618

Paradise Point Marina?

never launched out of their is it safe to be there before sun up?Is the ramp good? What is the launch fee?
Thanks for the info
Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?
Replies: 44
Views: 7940

Re: WHERE WAS SKEET AND CREWS ?

You guys crack me up! The delta fishes big if you don't follow the crowd.There is more than Franks or following the bassmasters. That is part of the fun learning the delta not tring to fish like somebody else. In the past 5 years i have seen 10 boats where i fish.
Derrick
by Derrick
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sun Block - which works the best?*NM*
Replies: 22
Views: 3353

Sun Block - which works the best?*NM*

*NM*
by Derrick
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Little Mandeville Island
Replies: 1
Views: 954

Little Mandeville Island

Can I still enter the break from the south east side? Its been a year since i have entered the island.
Thanks Derrick
by Derrick
Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lyle Gossest phone number?
Replies: 3
Views: 522

Lyle Gossest phone number?

Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open seat
Replies: 1
Views: 503

Open seat

Friday South Delta 7:00- 1:00
Derrick
by Derrick
Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey Cooch
Replies: 0
Views: 305

Hey Cooch

How's your back yard? Water coming up yet?

Derrick
by Derrick
Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reaction Innovations Colors
Replies: 14
Views: 2469

Re: Reaction Innovations Colors

Dan do you mind! The south is my playground now.
by Derrick
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Disco Bay
Replies: 3
Views: 1185

Re: Disco Bay

Rap ha! on my boat -now thats funny!
by Derrick
Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Disco Bay
Replies: 3
Views: 1185

Disco Bay

I have fished it for many years normally don't have to much of a problem this time of year catching fish , I am current on water clairity, water temp, depths and where the bait is suppossed to be, yet I am struggling. Whats-up in there?
Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boga Grip or something like it?
Replies: 11
Views: 1902

Boga Grip or something like it?

I would like to buy something like a Boga Grip without spending $100 is thier other brands like something from BPS etc. that are worth buying or are they junk and I stuck buying a Boga Grip.
Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good Club around Stockton
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

Re: Good Club around Stockton

http://www.deltabasstactics.com

Great bunch of people-- the meeting is tonight at 7:00

Perko's Cafe
1321 W 11th St
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 832-4675



Club President
Dean Ziemer

TimberEffects@comcast.net
by Derrick
Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Aluminum Bass Boats
Replies: 25
Views: 5379

Re: Aluminum Bass Boats

I have fished out of a 1994 pro 180 bass tracker 60 hp merc motorguide 50lb 24v motor for the past 8 years. I bought the boat to fish not run around. yes it is more tippy , gets blown around in the wind , my model ride like crap also. Its tough it can take sandbars , trees, stumps, even rebar, I don...
by Derrick
Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crazy Red River video
Replies: 21
Views: 3892

Re: Crazy Red River video

Thats some crazy stuff Mike! Makes where I fish look like nothing!
Derrick
by Derrick
Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta(south) water color?
Replies: 13
Views: 1603

Re: Delta(south) water color?

Victoria is not bad with visability 2-5 ft. Grantline is not as clear to muddy because the culverts are tied open on the dams right now. And will get worse when they take the dams out in 3 weeks.
Derrick
by Derrick
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide safari prop------- noise
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Re: Motorguide safari prop------- noise

I just took a hook file and filed softly on the backside 3-4 times -worked for me. Contact Gene at Hook Line and Sinker he has the bulletin from motorguide.
925-625-2441
by Derrick
Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide safari prop------- noise
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Motorguide safari prop------- noise

Bulletin from MG on the problem. Take and file the back side of the prop and it will take care of it.
by Derrick
Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats up with the Delta Bass down South,Do they not Eat?
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: Whats up with the Delta Bass down South,Do they not Eat?

Nope --- all the fish in the south delta are skinny Ha! you should go north ! nice looking fish
Derrick
by Derrick
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Blue Gill's
Replies: 1
Views: 641

Blue Gill's

Need some help, taking the kids out tomorrow(Monday) to the delta blue gill fishing-
- I would rather not fish in Disco Bay
Thanks Derrick
by Derrick
Tue May 26, 2009 4:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sugar slough?
Replies: 9
Views: 2343

Re: sugar slough?

One of the bigest problems you have back there is the sandbars. What happens is you get a big high tide , then a real low tide it will drag and stick old dead trees and other things on the sandbars so if you (think) an area is clear two days later it can have a submeged log/tree on it. So really be ...
by Derrick
Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what to do
Replies: 8
Views: 1273

Re: what to do

Use a 1/16 oz darthead 4in worm let it spin down to the fish or a spoon try a castmaster on 6lb line there not just for trout.
by Derrick
Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch how high is the water........
Replies: 1
Views: 682

Cooch how high is the water........

in your back yard? The river has came up 2ft in the south delta and it moving!
Derrick
by Derrick
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel lube
Replies: 2
Views: 434

Reel lube

I have been using the same kind for years-- maybe I'm missing out on a better product what do you guys use?
Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is water temp around Holland Riverside?
Replies: 3
Views: 538

What is water temp around Holland Riverside?

Thanks
Derrick
by Derrick
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open seat Friday
Replies: 1
Views: 293

Re: Open seat Friday

Seat filled