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by reddog
Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kramer's Top-40 for 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1901

Re: Kramer's Top-40 for 2015

Neat list. IDK how many people are screaming about their own top 10 list but thats something that could be argued to death. Either way congrats to everyone on the list and especially Matt who as mentioned gives UP information regularly and still manages to find monsters. IDK Wayne personally but if ...
by reddog
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Wild West Bass Trail FAQ's
Replies: 6
Views: 2831

Re: Wild West Bass Trail FAQ's

Looks great guys keep it coming myself and a lot of guys I have spoken to are really excited about this, so just wanted to say great job and keep it coming!
by reddog
Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rich Tauber on Ultimate Match Fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Re: Rich Tauber on Ultimate Match Fishing

Awesome!
by reddog
Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lures for bigger delta fish
Replies: 14
Views: 4214

Re: Lures for bigger delta fish

There are NOT as many guys consistently catching 20# bags as it might seem. Don't get discouraged. I'm not going to say this is the end all of the delta cause that place still has my number but I feel there are 2 ways to fish the delta. 1. Run and Gun and look to pick off the active 1-2 fish at each...
by reddog
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First boat help
Replies: 14
Views: 2550

Re: First boat help

Everyone here has always been very helpful. We all just want to make sure you make an informed decision. Now PLEASE think about ALL of this when youre in the back seat. All these costs are what owners pay every tournament, every year. Just saying something to keep in mind.
by reddog
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upsized Ima HeliP Grande Prop
Replies: 1
Views: 476

Re: Upsized Ima HeliP Grande Prop

Awesome prop bait Ima hit a winner with this one again.
by reddog
Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First boat help
Replies: 14
Views: 2550

Re: First boat help

I've fished out of Bass Tracker boats for a LLOOOONNNGGGGG time. Now have a 20' Triton and there are still times I miss that little Tracker. They are plentiful and for quite some time they were available with 4 stroke motors which in my opinion are a little more reliable long term. That means you co...
by reddog
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: Shimano, Lews and Abu Garcia reels for sell or trade
Replies: 2
Views: 650

Re: Shimano, Lews and Abu Garcia reels for sell or trade

PM sent yesterday, let me know when you get a chance if you still have the winch. Thanks
by reddog
Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No launching at ladds or whisky
Replies: 5
Views: 1833

Re: No launching at ladds or whisky

Got to watch it at King island too, high tide makes the ramp a joke. It might not be the end of the world if they made an attempt to clean it out but to just say "oh well" while charging $15 is ridiculous. I feel sort of bad for the businesses but the states obviously dropping the ball.
by reddog
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW on TV, What channel, Dish Network?
Replies: 4
Views: 2050

Re: FLW on TV, What channel, Dish Network?

I've got cable (direct tv is better) but its on Fox Sports 1. Hopefully that narrows it down.
by reddog
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Do you update?
Replies: 2
Views: 712

Re: Do you update?

This is either sad or funny I'm not sure which but I'm apparently the only one who updates?
by reddog
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:13 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: ABA Clear Lake Classic FINAL Results
Replies: 2
Views: 2020

Re: ABA Clear Lake Classic FINAL Results

Wheres the "story"? How'd they do it?
by reddog
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Trojan Batteries
Replies: 0
Views: 541

Trojan Batteries

I have 2 trojan 27 series deep cycles batteries for sale. They were used about 3 months total then they have been sitting around being maintained since. $80 each. I tried to be cheap and just replace 2 in my 36 volt system but then I decided to switch them all out so my stupidity is your gain.
by reddog
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Do you update?
Replies: 2
Views: 712

Re: Do you update?

I update my maps usually on a monthly basis but not always. I have had experiences where I was on a lake and returned a week or 2 later and found things on the map system which were not there before. That said I have never seen anyone elses waypoints show up on my mapping so obviously they either ge...
by reddog
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Boat purchase
Replies: 8
Views: 2290

Re: New Boat purchase

+1 on the classifieds and PATIENTS. Something will turn up that you CANT turn down. I've owned a couple basstrackers 16'-18' and now a triton 20'. That doesn't really apply to your situation BUT we use valcos, and jon boats, for duck hunting the open waters during flood times in the area and I have ...
by reddog
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Powell Max 703 spin rod
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Re: WTB Powell Max 703 spin rod

No problem just throwin it out there. I dont have any spinning but if you're a Max fan I have some cranking models I'll be putting up soon. They're used but in good shape.
by reddog
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: stolen boat at Russo's marina
Replies: 14
Views: 4327

Re: stolen boat at Russo's marina

AAAAA HHHHHOOOOLLLLEEEEESSSSS!!!!!
Put up some info on what you're missing so IF someone runs into a "seller" they can contact you or the sheriff. Sorry about your loss.
by reddog
Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Talon vs. Power Pole
Replies: 20
Views: 8521

Re: Talon vs. Power Pole

Just checking, I know one of the "problems" with the Talons was the height and laying them down became a problem form time to time. I heard they had reinvented them to a 3 maybe 4 stage unit which meant they were no higher than the motor on the back of your boat? If thats true they really ...
by reddog
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: WTB Powell Max 703 spin rod
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Re: WTB Powell Max 703 spin rod

Hey I don't know if you're interested but I know where there's some St Croix Legend Extremes available for a great price. 7' ML and a 7' M. $275 each brand new retail $400
by reddog
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Battey thread.
Replies: 21
Views: 4235

Re: Another Battey thread.

Went in and checked. $155 ballpark quote for the 31's.
by reddog
Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Battey thread.
Replies: 21
Views: 4235

Re: Another Battey thread.

I'm sure you've checked this by now but supposedly there's a location for the centennals right in West Sacto. I'm around there all the time, you can PM me if you'd like and we could meet up some where as I run down to the delta area quite a bit which is obviously half way. I would warn that the batt...
by reddog
Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:01 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: At the BBT TOC Banquet.....
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Re: At the BBT TOC Banquet.....

I was at this event at the BBT staff did an unbelievable job of getting all of these goods to the people suffering from this horrible fire. Great job guys! Really makes you proud to be a part of this circuit.
by reddog
Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Best Bass Tournaments TOC -- Results Up Now!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1554

Re: Best Bass Tournaments TOC -- Results Up Now!!

Awesome event and a straight up windfall of payouts! This was well ran and just a whole lot of fun all the way around. I would highly suggest more anglers looking for a great circuit for this next season and just a blast give one of the 5 regions a try. I heard the payout at the TOC was pushing 40K!...
by reddog
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where to stay while fishing Oroville
Replies: 6
Views: 1464

Re: Where to stay while fishing Oroville

There's a motel/hotel on the main drag heading up to the lake. Big lot, always been fairly safe. I'd still lock up but should be fine. Someone I'm sure will post the name.
by reddog
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Battey thread.
Replies: 21
Views: 4235

Re: Another Battey thread.

Just got 3 new 31's at Clearlake outdoors for around $700 OTD and they pull the 20' triton around all day no problem and I finally feel like I could go 2 days if I had to. They are maintenance free centtenials.
by reddog
Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake fish kill
Replies: 10
Views: 3611

Re: Clear Lake fish kill

Nope. I was just there and the weights at the FLW would prove otherwise
by reddog
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Brands shape young angler's career path
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: Brands shape young angler's career path

I remember Justin when he used to spend some time working on my cousins pumpkin patch and a little bit of time working under a friend of mine at a used car dealership. Funny back then we used to laugh and say "he's never going to make any money because he's always taking the weekends off to go ...
by reddog
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Networking
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Networking

I know because I read Kens article in the latest Western Bass Mag that I can link my HDS to an Elite unit if I wanted so my question then becomes I really love the downscan imaging on my HDS on the console and was considering upgrading the bow unit but dont really know if i can justify another HDS u...
by reddog
Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair
Replies: 7
Views: 1668

Re: Prop repair

+1 phils
by reddog
Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cleaning Boat Carpet?
Replies: 13
Views: 13281

Re: Cleaning Boat Carpet?

+1 for Zac from NorCal. He does excellent work and always does his best to fit in to crazy time slots.
by reddog
Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cleaning Boat Carpet?
Replies: 13
Views: 13281

Re: Cleaning Boat Carpet?

Or you could just get the Safe and Easy All Purpose Cleaner, spray down the stains or even the whole carpeted area. Next work the product in with a soft bristled brush and watch it lift the stains out. After that you can either spray down with a pressure washer or softly scrub with the same brush ag...
by reddog
Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 49.37 to win River2Sea Open
Replies: 3
Views: 1203

Re: 49.37 to win River2Sea Open

Great job guys!
by reddog
Sun Oct 04, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A GO PRO DOESN'T MAKE YOU A FISHING STAR
Replies: 18
Views: 4596

Re: A GO PRO DOESN'T MAKE YOU A FISHING STAR

Great article. At one point we all need to remember the fishing is supposed to be FUN otherwise it will just become another job.
by reddog
Sat Oct 03, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 10 yr Anniversary Ultimate Bass Radio Show w/ Skeet Reese live
Replies: 3
Views: 647

Re: 10 yr Anniversary Ultimate Bass Radio Show w/ Skeet Reese live

Congrats Kent great job as usual and this is only the start. Heres to another 20!
by reddog
Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake This Week 10/01/2015
Replies: 1
Views: 1017

Re: Clear Lake This Week 10/01/2015

Great job finding em up there Troy I couldn't figure it out up north but I have to admit I didn't gather the nerve to stay too long either. How did you break that mess down?
by reddog
Tue Sep 29, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta salinity rock barrier
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: Delta salinity rock barrier

Thats right once the levees are eroding to rapidly for the DWR to keep up with the only way to "fix" the problem will be with tunnels or pipes!!!!! "WINK, WINK" UUUHHHHH DDDUUUUHHHHH!!! Pisses me off that they assume we are that stupid and they can just walk over the top of all t...
by reddog
Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Panfish help in the Delta needed!
Replies: 6
Views: 1484

Re: Panfish help in the Delta needed!

Red worms are what I used back when. I'm not sure those fish care to much plus you'll catch the occasional smaller bass which makes for a wild time with light tackle. Any marina will do but I would try to stay near some shade for the little one as they dont realize the sun is wearing them out.
by reddog
Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Solid braid for spinning?
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Re: Solid braid for spinning?

Standby please...............solid. No coating "that will wear off". or so the package says. SX 1. I use the FX 2 for my flipping and punching and have really liked that as well, but we're talking spinning. Good luck with that I know I lover that line.
by reddog
Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Solid braid for spinning?
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Re: Solid braid for spinning?

Solid braid and Sunline at that is my choice. I tried a few other brands but I really like the Sunline, no twist, solid feel to the bait, instant hook set, the only change I made was I recently switched to the high viz for wacky rigs and weightless presentations. The ability to really see if the lin...
by reddog
Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is Huge Guys !!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 17745

Re: This is Huge Guys !!!!!!

I need an outlet to review this information regarding the studies done with regard to the affect ,or lack thereof, of game fish on the salmon and steelhead populations. I agree that there is no major contribution by these species feeding and that the REAL issue is mismanagement by our govt. systems,...
by reddog
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta salinity rock barrier
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: Delta salinity rock barrier

I was out there Sunday and they had a barge and excavator out there which "looked" like they were starting to remove the barrier. I cant say for sure cause they weren't actually working on it but it looked that way. I don't see how it could have changed the salinity a single bit as all I d...
by reddog
Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake County Fire Relief
Replies: 9
Views: 1636

Re: Lake County Fire Relief

Great job guys way to take the time and get involved!!!!!
by reddog
Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prejudice
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

Re: Prejudice

I agree with that thought except, I dont think its prejudice. Its (to a degree) rooting for the home team. I totally respect and admire the skills of these eastern, southern, northern anglers, but with virtually no appearances out here by the "big show" events this year after the great tur...
by reddog
Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Structure scan and 2d imaging Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1513

Re: Structure scan and 2d imaging Problem

Ken, I took the units back out on the water yesterday and they still weren't working for the start. Obviously confused I started really paying attention to ALL the settings and for some reason the depth was on "auto 1893467". Those may not have been the actual numbers but whatever they wer...
by reddog
Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Friendly reminder
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Friendly reminder

I did have a question about those updates. If I wanted to contribute so to speak what would I do? Add an SD card and record while structure scanning? I've never tried to do this but I see where some of the highly detailed info drops of to the basic graphing from time to time and thought maybe I coul...
by reddog
Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear Question
Replies: 13
Views: 4554

Re: Rain Gear Question

i own the BPS 100 mph gear and while it functions just fine and I stayed dry in the 1 rain stormy day we had last year my only complaint is that its bulky feeling. I dont think you can beat the Simms or Huk gear but I recently had a chance to check out the StormR gear that a friend of mine uses and ...
by reddog
Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Friendly reminder
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Friendly reminder

Great feature I love the ability to "study" water without even having to be there yet! I try to update twice a month!
by reddog
Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT taking donations at TOC for Clear Lake Fire
Replies: 3
Views: 739

Re: BBT taking donations at TOC for Clear Lake Fire

Great idea! I know I've chipped in and I challenge all the other anglers heading up for all the events lined up at ClearLake this coming few weeks to ante up and help out how ever you can. Please remember these aren't just little towns we drive through these are homes and home towns for a lot of peo...