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- Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: lithium batteries
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2773
Re: lithium batteries
Hey Rod, I have been running the Bioenno brand, 36 volt batteries, these things have really made a big difference in boat performance because they are so much lighter but also they last a long time and charge really fast! I like em' Took a look at them warranty is getting better 5 years. I don't un...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: lithium batteries
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2773
lithium batteries
Was looking at TW at a 36 volt Lithium so 1 battery replaced 3 .
Has anyone had experience with these vs using 3 12volt Lithium batteries
And what brands are you running
Thanks
Has anyone had experience with these vs using 3 12volt Lithium batteries
And what brands are you running
Thanks
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Found Rod and Reel
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9646
Re: Found Rod and Reel
Phenix UMBX 7' H with a revo STX 7.2-1 last seen floating on the St Johns headed that way
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:23 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Repairing Frogs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Re: Repairing Frogs
we don't have to much cheese back here lot of pads and reeds. If I can I will convert some and pull new rubber on others
Thanks for the replies
Thanks for the replies
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Night fishing lights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4077
Re: Night fishing lights
Back in the day I would take a paint roller extension handle put 2 12volt 50 watt blubs on a light bracket extend it up 15' and put it in one of the seat holes, my boat had and extra in the center. I guess the fish thought it was a full moon , didn't bother them at all . I could see inside my live ...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:42 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Night fishing lights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4077
Re: Night fishing lights
Back in the day I would take a paint roller extension handle put 2 12volt 50 watt blubs on a light bracket extend it up 15' and put it in one of the seat holes, my boat had and extra in the center. I guess the fish thought it was a full moon , didn't bother them at all . I could see inside my live w...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:34 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Repairing Frogs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Repairing Frogs
I was looking fin my frog box today and realized I have a lot of Frogs that the rubber legs have melted or gotten all messed together . With that said I fish a lot of Frogs with the metal legs like the Teckel Honker Frog , So I was wondering about converting the other frogs to metal legs. Has anyone...
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:56 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: bassboat question.....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 20176
Re: bassboat question.....
There are far to many variables that each person has to work out for themselves . When I had my 20' narrow body Champion with a Merc 250XB I set it up for 82 mph and that was gps. BUT it took the right jackplate setback and adjusted height, I searched thru many different props to get what I wanted a...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:31 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Non ethanol gas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1497
Re: Non ethanol gas
C & A corner market on Yosemite and airport way in Manteca used to have pumps on the side of the market that had fuel for off-road high octane and ethanol free. But I have not been there in years not sure if they still do . When I was young and foolish racing gas with a racing outboard were fun ...
- Sun May 31, 2020 6:45 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1754
Re: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
I've had good luck with https://lucasoil.com/products/fuel-treatments/lucas-fuel-stabilizer Designed for all fuel types and engine types 2 or 4 stroke. I used it for my fuel that I store for my lawn mower and pressure washer around the house as well. They support our marine/ fishing industry and me...
- Fri May 29, 2020 2:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1754
Re: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
clum553946 wrote:Been using Stabil Marine with no issues
Several others said Stabilities so I'm going to give it a try
Thank you
- Fri May 29, 2020 2:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1754
Re: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
Stay safe Rod. Always, Hurricane season is June to November . Just making sure I am up on power. For Irma we lost power for a week so now I try to plan ahead. Generator big enough to power AC , refrigerator and freezer. Oh also the coffee maker Long as I sleep cool and have coffee for my wife, What...
- Fri May 29, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1754
Best gas treatment to preserve gas ?
Hurricane season is here and I intend to stock up on Gas for my generator. 5 and 3 gal plastic cans filled to full and kept for 3 months in a humid place (Florida) after that I will rotate out by using in my Van and boat 90HP Mercury Opti. We have boat gas here (non-ethanol ) What is the best gas tr...
- Sat May 23, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: So who is having a tackle sale this weekend ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1847
Re: So who is having a tackle sale this weekend ?
fastfiat wrote:Land Big Fish has 20 off. REMEMBER20 is the code. Also found these. American legacy has 20% off daiwa. Code: Daiwa
Thehookuptackle has 20% off. Code: USA20
Cool I'll take a look at them
- Sat May 23, 2020 6:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: So who is having a tackle sale this weekend ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1847
So who is having a tackle sale this weekend ?
I always look forward to the sales on this weekend. One of my best times to buy tackle. But this year after getting a gift card from the wife and kids , I waited to buy during the sale and found it was canceled. I understand that money is tight so I went ahead and used my card without the sale. Hopi...
- Mon May 18, 2020 4:44 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Releaser or Keeper? Which are you?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5006
Re: Releaser or Keeper? Which are you?
Any given body of water will only support so many fish. So taking some fish is good for the fish. Taking to many is bad for the fish. That being said I am a catch and release fisherman. I love to fish but don't eat Bass, I fish tournaments but do not believe in keeping fish in the live well all day ...
- Sun May 10, 2020 8:49 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Starting battery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1717
Re: Starting battery
Rod, where did you get that switch? So, does that let you "jump" the starting battery with the TM batteries? I just told my dealer while it was in for annual PRESTO it was on :D similar to this one.https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Sea-Systems-e-Series-Selector-Battery-Switch/1002433598?cm_mm...
- Sat May 09, 2020 4:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Line visibility
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2328
Re: Line visibility
I use braid on all spinning reels, and splice on 6 feet of appropriate size fluorocarbon to it. Why? No clue other than the braid is very easy to handle and fluorocarbon is alleged to be invisible........ Have you noticed that braid allows for more twist in the line before it starts to affect casti...
- Fri May 08, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Starting battery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1717
Re: Starting battery
I got a battery switch instead of a jumper system it allows you to combine the trolling and the starting batteries in several ways that allow you to switch which battery runs live wells and starting the motor. Best change I have ever made to my boat . Look at one as you up grade your batteries for ...
- Thu May 07, 2020 8:54 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Starting battery
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1717
Re: Starting battery
I got a battery switch instead of a jumper system it allows you to combine the trolling and the starting batteries in several ways that allow you to switch which battery runs live wells and starting the motor. Best change I have ever made to my boat . Look at one as you up grade your batteries for t...
- Wed May 06, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Line visibility
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2328
Re: Line visibility
Whole time I lived in California I was told fish are line shy. Moved to Florida and over half my friends use braid for everything.
I have started using braid for cranks 15lb braid is the same dia. as 8 lb some less drag and goes deeper
I have started using braid for cranks 15lb braid is the same dia. as 8 lb some less drag and goes deeper
- Tue May 05, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: the IMA 1/4oz frog
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1284
Re: the IMA 1/4oz frog
Thanks for the reply. I was hoping someone would chime in with what power rod for it . I'm not good with skipping so I use a medium and a MH spinning rod to skip under docks , was thinking this little frog would work great on the MH rod with 30lb braid both under docks and around cover. Im not too ...
- Sun May 03, 2020 5:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: the IMA 1/4oz frog
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1284
Re: the IMA 1/4oz frog
Thanks for the reply.
I was hoping someone would chime in with what power rod for it .
I'm not good with skipping so I use a medium and a MH spinning rod to skip under docks , was thinking this little frog would work great on the MH rod with 30lb braid both under docks and around cover.
I was hoping someone would chime in with what power rod for it .
I'm not good with skipping so I use a medium and a MH spinning rod to skip under docks , was thinking this little frog would work great on the MH rod with 30lb braid both under docks and around cover.
- Sat May 02, 2020 6:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: the IMA 1/4oz frog
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1284
the IMA 1/4oz frog
What rod and line setup do you guys throw that on.
Thanks
Thanks
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:01 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
Thanks to everybody that answered. I now have a couple of rods to test and see if I'm trying to do will work for me
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:57 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What is the difference in Blanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 949
Re: What is the difference in Blanks
Yes you can but you need to pay attention to the spline of the rod for guide placement. Also, the powers very a lot between casting and spinning. I did this once with Dobyns Rods. I took a Champ 763C blank and used it for a Champ 765SF rod. It was a stout spinning rod. This is the only time I've ev...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:21 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What is the difference in Blanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 949
What is the difference in Blanks
Spinning and casting ?
Can one be used as the other ?
Thanks
Can one be used as the other ?
Thanks
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:07 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
I live on a lake that's wall to wall docks & started skipping tubes a millon years ago with a 6' spinning rod. Once I had the hang of it I tried different lengths from 5 to 7' & found very little difference. Gave that up years & use strickly bait casters, more accurate for me & powe...
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
I live on a lake that's wall to wall docks & started skipping tubes a millon years ago with a 6' spinning rod. Once I had the hang of it I tried different lengths from 5 to 7' & found very little difference. Gave that up years & use strickly bait casters, more accurate for me & powe...
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:00 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
rico wrote:A Gloomis IMX SJR 722 would work well for skipping
Yes I have a 782 GLX I use but have not found a 722 in my price range yet.
just looking for an alternative at a little less price
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:37 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
I don't think a short rod is the answer. Practice skipping out away from the target docks in open water. You need to develop the right wrist motion and casting angles, like skipping a flat rock. Casting tackle use a 1/2 oz arkie type jig with a flat beaver trailer. Spinning use a wacky rigged stick...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 4:18 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
Re: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
What power? Lure weight range, line type/lb test, reel??? The rod builders can make you whatever you need. My limited experience with spinning rods is the casting motion is very different, more of a snap cast with spinning vs a wrist cast to load up the rod when using bait casting rod. Spinning rod...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 5' or 5'6" spinning rod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3884
5' or 5'6" spinning rod
Looking for something equal to a Loomis IMX or a Phenix UMB rod in a 5' or 5'6" medium action spinning fast tip but would take a casting rod. Does anyone know if anything is being made like that any more. Or any blanks that would fit. While I'm at it can you buy a 6' or 6'6" blank and cut ...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Yamamoto Bait ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2267
Re: Yamamoto Bait ID
Yamamoto made a 8" and a 10" grub but it now discontinued . They also make a stretch 40 that is just like it except smaller. On e-bay there is a guy that sells 8" Yamamoto Grub in Black with a Blue tail and sometimes in other colors I use it a lot in Florida , Also if you have an ext...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:36 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Yamamoto Bait ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2267
Re: Yamamoto Bait ID
Yamamoto made a 8" and a 10" grub but it now discontinued . They also make a stretch 40 that is just like it except smaller. On e-bay there is a guy that sells 8" Yamamoto Grub in Black with a Blue tail and sometimes in other colors I use it a lot in Florida , Also if you have an extr...
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:09 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Ardent Smartcull Tournament Culling System
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1105
Re: Ardent Smartcull Tournament Culling System
Do you still have these
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:13 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: To fish or not to fish that is the question
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7409
Re: To fish or not to fish that is the question
With .99 cent a gallon gas NOW is the time to fish. if allowed too
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:30 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Truck selection for boat towing
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8322
Re: Truck selection for boat towing
For years I pulled my 20' Champion with a Chevy Colorado , Had no problems. I now pull a Ranger 177TR with a Ford Transit Van with a V6 engine again no problems.
Good luck with your new rig when you get it.
Good luck with your new rig when you get it.
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Bubba Dropshot
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7087
Re: Bubba Dropshot
I used it for years before I left California.
16-20lb floro line, 5/0 EWG hook 2-3" above a drop shot weight.
12" deadly duo green wennie worm in ribbon tail
zoom cotton candy lizard
sometimes a 12" deadly duo straight tail.
From Jan thru April works great on the northern lakes
16-20lb floro line, 5/0 EWG hook 2-3" above a drop shot weight.
12" deadly duo green wennie worm in ribbon tail
zoom cotton candy lizard
sometimes a 12" deadly duo straight tail.
From Jan thru April works great on the northern lakes
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:41 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing license cost rises
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1988
Re: Fishing license cost rises
Required to take or attempt to take native or nonnative freshwater fish. Resident Annual: $17.00 Resident Five-Year: $79.00 Non-Resident Annual: $47.00 Non-Resident 3-Day: $17.00 Non-Resident 7-Day: $30.00 In Florida it also costs a lot for a Lic. :lol: And over 65 is FREE But you guys get a lot mor...
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Group 34 or 31 battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6738
Re: Group 34 or 31 battery
I went group 27 for my starting and accessories battery and have not had a problem . BUT I added a battery cutoff switch with has 4 positions 0 is all batteries off 1 is starting battery 2 is starting battery and 1 TM Battery 3 is TM battery only so if I do run into trouble I can jump my starting or...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: McClure Rip Off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1701
Re: McClure Rip Off
Went to McClure with 3 buddy's last Friday, we planed to fish 2 days at McClure then hit Pedro for Sunday. So Friday at o'dark 30 when we hit the lake we paid for launching as you are instructed, $15.00 a day for car and boat launch so $30,00 x 4 We stayed at the Barrett Cove area and rented 2 of t...
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1472
Re: What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
Thanks guys
I have 3 rods that would fit what has been said I will throw on all 3 and see which fits me best
I have 3 rods that would fit what has been said I will throw on all 3 and see which fits me best
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:11 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1472
Re: What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
Rod, I use a 7'4" Smoke frog rod for the mid sized ploppers, up to the 130. The smallest ones I use a med. heavy crank rod. I don't throw the largest size, the 190, because it's too big for me anymore. My days of throw 6 oz swimbaits are long gone. :lol: :lol: :lol: You and me. I throw swim ji...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:37 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1472
What size Rod for Wopper Plopper ?
There are several sizes of wopper ploppers , what size or power rod is being used for these.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:09 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3717
Re: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
Moving back to the topic of capturing adult king salmon and transporting them to the McCloud River so the salmon can spawn followed a year later by recapturing young King salmon migrating down into lake Shasta at the confluence of the McCloud River entering the McCloud rive arm seems on it's face f...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:55 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: NEW VIDEO “Why You NEED to Carry Jumper Cables at ALL times in Your Bass Boat | Almost STRANDED on Collins Lake”
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1281
Re: NEW VIDEO “Why You NEED to Carry Jumper Cables at ALL times in Your Bass Boat | Almost STRANDED on Collins Lake”
Thats why I had a battery switch put in my boat. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue-sea-systems--m-series-mini-selector-battery-switch-with-removable-knob--8646291?recordNum=7 Turn to off all batteries disconnected, So when trailering everything is shut down no pumps left on by mistake or talon goi...
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:47 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3717
Re: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
But it is still worrisome. To me, it is a reminder of just how much power, for good or for bad, the Federal Government has. I agree, in the beginning I think there were 4 departments in the federal gov. and it was the federal gov's job to defend our borders and a few other things. I could live with...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3717
Re: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
I think it must have been a liberal newspaper that came up with that headline. Anytime a gov. agency sends out something like that it has that kind of language in it. So another blown out headline But it sure looks good :lol: But it is still worrisome. To me, it is a reminder of just how much power...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:48 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3717
Re: California officials threatened with jail byTrump admin over Shasta (McCLoud river project)
I think it must have been a liberal newspaper that came up with that headline.
Anytime a gov. agency sends out something like that it has that kind of language in it. So another blown out headline
But it sure looks good
Anytime a gov. agency sends out something like that it has that kind of language in it. So another blown out headline
But it sure looks good
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