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monte300

Turner Cut ramp is no picnic either. It’s in decent shape but it’s very short and has a curve in it. Whiskey Slough ramp is pretty good costs $15 to use

monte300

for me personally the Delta has been like that all spring. By far the toughest spring for me in last 35 years!

monte300

I noticed the reaction bite was slightly better last week better times ahead

monte300

I jacked up my prop on Tiki ramp

monte300

Whiskey Slough $15

monte300

Looks like Delta to me

monte300

Back in 2000 when I ordered a Triton TR19 fitting it in my garage was a big piece of the puzzle. It was between a 19’ Nitro and the Triton. If you look at the way boats are contoured at the transom some bow out like the Nitro and Ranger, while others curve inward making the total package shorter. Wi...

monte300

In the past Boatmasters has always filled my 2.5 gallon container but that was before Covid19. Not sure how they do it now?

monte300

I saw more trailers at Whiskey Slough yesterday than I’ve ever seen including weekends

monte300

Interesting? I've been catching fish in the delta for the past 30 years on reaction baits from February on. Even during the spawn. Red rattle traps, square bills, 10" power worms . The all work. The longer you fish the delta you will see what works for you. Better off figuring out what the fis...

monte300

Is it me or should the fish be hitting squarebills and lipless crankbaits on the Delta these days? I’m getting my *** kicked but it beats staying at home!

monte300

Whiskey Slough ramp is open

monte300

Thanks for the input guys. We rode in a Ranger Z520 on the lake where we have our Nitro Z18. A world of difference which is what got us to thinking the change. Being retired we figured why not get exactly what we want and won't have any regrets so today we bought the Ranger. I can say this is a lot...

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Just curious folks, when comparing apples how does the price of Basscat compare to Ranger?

monte300

Back in 2000 I was comparing the 19 foot Triton to the 19 foot Nitro and the price difference was not significant. I learned that the biggest $ savings buying Nitro was in 18' or less versions. Keep in mind that Triton was not nearly as popular out west as it is today. Don't get me wrong, I like Nit...

monte300

Silver and blue you and me have the same colors. That oughtta get rid of your new boat fever!

monte300

The background reminds me a little of Clearlake

monte300

hydro wrote:they used to say if you talked softly and nicely to plants it helped them grow better .
Perhaps the painfully loud (terrorist breaking ) music wakeboarders blast from the towers on their boats is what is killing the aquatic vegetation . No spraying would be needed if true .

monte300

I think back in the day, the gear ratio was much more important than now days. If you can find it, sure get a 3.73 but with the horsepower and computers driving the transmissions now, I just don't think it's as important. I'm pulling a 21' Triton with a 5.3 Chevy that only came with 3.42 gearing an...

monte300

What used to be a nice two or three mile weedline on the center berm down at Victoria Canal is pretty much all gone thanks to spraying. Any idea why this area was sprayed? To benefit water skiers?

monte300

Minor point but I would be shocked if your rig weighs more than 2000 pounds fully loaded

monte300

BiggieSmall wrote:Let’s hope this project will be just like the bullet train that goes NOWHERE!

Scary Brown and Gavin Gruesome, not sure who's the worst of two evils.......?

monte300

rcjoutdoors wrote:I love throwing the buzzbait all year. I try to fish them slow through the pads. I recently got into adding toads to the back for weight/noise and caught a 8.4 that way.

You added a toad for a toad!

monte300

You are smart to move on from the smalerl truck in favor of a full sized truck. Pretty much any 1/2 ton full sized truck will meet your needs. Smaller trucks simply aren't designed to be pulling 18'+ fiberglass boats. Usually the transmissions can't handle it. Way back in the day I towed a 16' Bayli...

monte300

Thanks for your responses, I plan to give it a whirl in about a week

monte300

Hey folks I haven't seen a Delta report in a month of Sundays. Has anyone been out there? I looked at Delta water temps online and most places it's about 53 degrees.

monte300

I bought a Ranger aluminum boat in 2017 thinking I was getting Ranger quality and everything I hear about their boats. Specifically bought them instead of another brand for this reason. I’ve been highly disappointed in the boat and the company. Me and my buddies have rebuilt that boat better than i...

monte300

Awesome news, I hope you get ALL your stuff back. Way to fight the good fight

monte300

I have friends and family that have moved to Southern Idaho and the locals there don't make them feel super welcome because when Californians move in property prices go up. Politically San Francisco refers to criminals as "justice involved", need I say more?

monte300

When I bought my boat new in 2000 it cost $30,500 and the personal property tax was about $300 or 1% of the value. Now that it's 2020 it costs me something like $70 a year. The first 11 years of it's life the boat resided in Contra Costa County. The last 8 or so years it's been stored at Whiskey Slo...

monte300

My best advice is to pay a pro $100 or so and get it checked out thoroughly Agreed i would make it contingent upon finalization of the sale. When i sold my boat i had a full service printed out report and that satisfied my buyers The only exception might be if you know the boat seller very well and...

monte300

You are going to get different answers from everyone . Find a boat you like with low hours . Alot of good boats out there. some ride better than others and some are more stable fishing platforms. To me when buying a used boat have a short list of what manufactures you like ie champion, ranger, Bass...

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as much as I like the new Bass Cats I've notice they have really deep hulls. I'm not sure I like that feature. Drew over at Boatmasters told me the Bass Cat models with shallower hulls also handle rough water well.

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mark poulson wrote:
monte300 wrote:There should be some form of intelligence test required when buying a boat
Then I would never have been able to buy one!

Nothing difficult, more or less walking and chewing gum at the same time

monte300

There should be some form of intelligence test required when buying a boat

monte300

I've never been in a Champion but I hear they have the best ride but not the most stable fishing platform? I'm sure glad my 2000 Evinrude Ficht is a 175 and not a 200 or 225. I've had very little problems with it over the course of 20 years and I wouldn't hesitate to buy an ETEC based on what I hear...

monte300

RIP Forrest, such a class act

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baxte ... fhid=30231

monte300

Like prop man Mel Biggs used to say, "all boats are good but some are better than others". I love my 2000 Triton TR19. I'm not saying it's the best, fastest or slowest but it has a good ride and is a very stable fishing platform. If I were to buy another boat I would be very tempted to buy...

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Turkeyman wrote:Sea Lions go over 100 miles up the Columbia River and are being stopped by a dam where they eat the salmon and steelhead that are trying to figure out the fish ladder. Fish and Game officials there are starting to euthanize them.

Good luck getting officials to euthanize them in California

monte300

Treasure the time spent fishing with your brother and your Dad. I had thousands of hours in the boat with my Dad and I love fishing with my son and my older brother. By the way you and your brother look ALOT like Pops!

monte300

Tackle Warehouse actually has a brick and mortar location in San Luis Obispo and I'm told it's only responsible for about 5% of their business. If you're in the area check it out, they have knowledgable young men working there.

monte300

Thanks for mentioning electronics, Scott. The electronics on my 19 year old Triton died a slow death years ago and I never replaced them. Therefore, DO NOT take my previous advice of getting a group 24 for your cranking battery.

monte300

You sure you aren't thinking group 24 for your cranking battery? That size is same as a car and should be fine. I once used group 31 for my trolling motor and they are massive.

monte300

El Jefe wrote:Woodward is owned by 3 or four different farming families..... ALL of Bacon Island is owned by Southern California Metro Water Dist.

That explains a lot

monte300

My buddy moved to Southern Idaho launch fees are free everywhere in the state.

monte300

RIP Jerry at the big "fishin hole" in the sky.....

monte300

Looks like mostly carp

monte300

Just had them replace the lower end gears on my 2000 175hp Evinrude Ficht took it out for test drive all seems well.

monte300

Mike wrote:By Far the best in the area. Sometimes there is a long wait to get in, but that says it all.. A lot of people Want them to work on their boats. Shop with confidence

That's true but they do their best to help out fishermen they understand our need for our boats, especially tournament anglers

monte300

Same here started going to them at the small place in Dublin. Started out with a 16 foot tri hull moved up from there. Mike and Drew run a first rate operation they rarely screw up and if they do they stand by their work.

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