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by Norv
Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Rookie Teams, This SUNDAY on the Delta
Replies: 4
Views: 852

Re: WON Rookie Teams, This SUNDAY on the Delta*NM*

I will be at the awards ceremony with displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Save Phace, Xtreme Lubricants, Lefty's Lures and Coolfoot. Please stop by and check out ESOX Rods' new carbon fiber rods, the new flipping jigs by Lefty's Lures and the fantastic new trolling motor and Ho...
by Norv
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey Eric or his wife NICE FISH!
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: Hey Eric or his wife NICE FISH!

Eric,

Tell Cecilia congratulations. That fish isn't as big as the ones she landed at Pardee last year.

See you at the next club meeting.
by Norv
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flip Harris
Replies: 0
Views: 224

Flip Harris

Flip,

Please contact me regarding ESOX Rods.
by Norv
Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Displays at Vanity Cup on Friday
Replies: 0
Views: 238

Displays at Vanity Cup on Friday

I will be at the tournament during the registration and dinner on Friday with displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Xtreme Lubricants, Lefty's Lures and Coolfoot. Please stop by to check out ESOX Rods' new carbon fiber rods and the Coolfoot trolling motor and Hot Foot pads. The n...
by Norv
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat insurance???
Replies: 15
Views: 1412

Re: Boat insurance???

Check with Fish On Insurance. Their web site is www.fishoninsurance.com. They are a sponsor of this forum.
by Norv
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBAF TOURNAMENT AT MCCLURE FEB 23 BARRETT'S COVE
Replies: 7
Views: 1175

Re: CBAF TOURNAMENT AT MCCLURE FEB 23 BARRETT'S COVE

I sent some discount certificates for ESOX Rods to the tournament for use as prizes. These certificates will entitle the winners to get an ESOX Rod at 1/2 price!!!

ESOX Rods has introduced their carbon fiber series which takes lightness, balance and sensitivity to a whole new level.
by Norv
Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Has your Mend It turn into gel?
Replies: 23
Views: 4712

Re: Has your Mend It turn into gel?

I've used Mend-it to bond Yamamoto grubs and hula skirts together and it works great. At first I was having a problem getting it to bond correctly. I coantacted Tom regarding my problem and he instructed me that I needed to hold the parts together a few secondslonger. After following his directions ...
by Norv
Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Welcome FishOn Insurance
Replies: 1
Views: 319

Re: Welcome FishOn Insurance

Gator, This is a very service oriented company. The River City Bass Masters had some questions regarding club liability. I called Bob Miska and he came to our meeting to explain insurance coverage and what was available for us. Based on our needs he is researching the cost and specific coverage avai...
by Norv
Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Displays at WON Bass Tournament @ Oroville This Saturday
Replies: 0
Views: 222

Displays at WON Bass Tournament @ Oroville This Saturday

I will be at the weigh-in and awards ceremony with my displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Xtreme Lubricants and Lefty's Lures. Please stop by to check out ESOX's new Carbon Fiber series. These rods take lightness, balance and sensitivity to a whole new level. I will also have r...
by Norv
Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee issue one more time!
Replies: 6
Views: 1611

Re: Pardee issue one more time!

Eric,

Nice fish!!!

Was it a swim bait fish???
by Norv
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: *NM*
Replies: 3
Views: 863

Re: SOMETHING NEW FOR 2008

Mark,

Those are fantastic looking jigs. Looks like they would be deadly rigged with a small single or twin tail grub or a small Sweet Beaver!!!

You've taken the Puffball to a whole new level.
by Norv
Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IF U'R FISHIN @ MELONES,,,,,,, "be very careful"!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: IF U'R FISHIN @ MELONES,,,,,,, "be very careful&

Robert,

Sorry to hear about your accident. I'm glad that you are OK.
by Norv
Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 1108

Re: insurance

Has anyone compared the rates and coverage offered by Fish On Insurance? They offer a policy focused on bass boats and tournament fishermen. You can access their web site at www.fishoninsurance.com.
by Norv
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Esox Rods???
Replies: 3
Views: 638

Re: Esox Rods???

Hi, I'm the West Coast representative for ESOX Rods. If you are interested in trying out an ESOX Rod please contact me and I'll see if we can get together so that you can use some rods and feel the sensitivity and balance provided by ESOX Rods. We have recently introduced our Carbon Fiber series tha...
by Norv
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: School of Bass draws 72 anglers last night.
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: Do I smell a new tournament circuit?

Damon,

I really enjoyed the seminar and hope that your students enjoy the discount certificates from ESOX rods and the products from Put a Sock on It, Save Phace, Xtreme Lubricants, Lefty's Lures and Toad Thumper Bass Baits.
by Norv
Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat, RV and Outdoor Show in Bakersfield February 8-10
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Re: Boat, RV and Outdoor Show in Bakersfield February 8-10

Thanks to everyone that stopped by my booth at the show this past weekend.
by Norv
Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat and RV Outdoor show in Bakersfield.
Replies: 10
Views: 909

Re: Boat and RV Outdoor show in Bakersfield.

I will be at the show on Saturday with displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Save Phace, Xtreme Lubricants and Lefty's Lures. If you are in the market for a rod, rod protector, lure keeper, face mask or jigs please come by and see what these companies have to offer. Here's a pict...
by Norv
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat, RV and Outdoor Show in Bakersfield February 8-10
Replies: 1
Views: 261

Boat, RV and Outdoor Show in Bakersfield February 8-10

I will be at the show on Saturday, February 9th, with my displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Xtreme Lubricants, Save Phace and Lefty's Lures. ESOX Rods has just introduced a line of carbon fiber rods that are extremely light and very sensitive. They also offer a fantastic pro s...
by Norv
Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BOAT, RV & OUTDOOR SHOW IN BAKERSFIELD FEBUARY 8- 10
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Re: BOAT, RV & OUTDOOR SHOW IN BAKERSFIELD FEBUARY 8- 10

Here's a picture from a previous ESOX Rods event.

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by Norv
Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: School Of Bass 2008 - Thursday Feb 7th - 6:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420

Re: School Of Bass 2008 - Thursday Feb 7th - 6:30 PM

I will be at the School of Bass this Thursday with my displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Save Phace, Xtreme Lubricants and Lefty's Lures. ESOX Rods has just introduced a line of carbon fiber rods that are extremely light and very sensitive. They also offer a fantastic pro staf...
by Norv
Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BOAT, RV & OUTDOOR SHOW IN BAKERSFIELD FEBUARY 8- 10
Replies: 2
Views: 488

BOAT, RV & OUTDOOR SHOW IN BAKERSFIELD FEBUARY 8- 10

I will be at the show on Saturday, February 9th, with my displays of ESOX Rods and products from Put a Sock on It, Xtreme Lubricants, Save Phace and Lefty's Lures. ESOX Rods has just introduced a line of carbon fiber rods that are extremely light and very sensitive. They also offer a fantastic pro s...
by Norv
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carbon fiber handle
Replies: 18
Views: 2655

Re: Carbon fiber handle

I believe that the handles are woven graphite, not carbon fiber. ESOX Rods uses the same type of handles on their carbon fiber series of rods. The blanks used for ESOX Rods' carbon fiber series is a "High Modulus/High Strain Rate" fiber combined with a carbon fiber scrim. A new space age r...
by Norv
Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carbon fiber handle
Replies: 18
Views: 2655

Re: Carbon fiber handle

The casting rods in the carbon fiber series of ESOX Rods have a small foregrip and a full rear grip. Their carbon fiber series spinning rod has a small foregrip and a split rear grip. These rods are very light and extremely sensitive.
by Norv
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carbon fiber handle
Replies: 18
Views: 2655

Re: Carbon fiber handle

ESOX Rods just introduced their series of carbon fiber rods. They have four casting rods and one spinning rod in the series. I will have these rods on display at various tournaments. Please stop by and check them out. If you would like to see one of the carbon fiber rods or any of the other ESOX Rod...
by Norv
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey, club guys!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Re: Club Websites

Steve, The new website is fantastic. It should go a long ways towards providing a forum for all of the clubs in Northern California and in publicizing the NCCC tournament. For the past two years I have had the pleasure of providing sponsorship for your tournaments and look forward to working with th...
by Norv
Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Jig & Why?
Replies: 74
Views: 14782

Re: Favorite Jig & Why?

My favorite jig for Clear Lake is a 3/8 oz Lefty's Puffball Jig with an arkie head and a Sweet Beaver trailer. It was very effective for me during the last Triton Boat Owner's Tournament that was held in October.
by Norv
Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To all the NutCases
Replies: 10
Views: 1064

Re: To all the NutCases

To Gator and all other NutCases,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It was great meeting many of you at the Rally at Clear Lake and other tournaments or events through 2007. I'm looking forward to meeting many more of you in 2008.
by Norv
Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 6
Views: 1014

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Mike,

Merry Christmas to you and everyone at Capitol City Marine.

Thanks for your help with my trim and tach problems on Friday. Great service as usual.
by Norv
Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WTB fish hedz/save phace mask
Replies: 15
Views: 2890

Re: WTB fish hedz/save phace mask

Ron,

Give me a call at 296-2690.
by Norv
Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Final Question
Replies: 5
Views: 985

Re: My Final Question

What model Abu Garcia Ambassador reel is it? 5500, 5600, 6500? Does the rod have a pistol grip? What is the action? It might be similar to the ESOX Rod 56CA which is a medium/heavy fast action rod. This rod is super for slow rolling spinning baits around tight cover and docks. This style of rod was ...
by Norv
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Socks
Replies: 16
Views: 2080

Re: Rod Socks

Rich, Please check out the rod socks by Put a Sock on It. Joann Martinez manufactures them in Concord. The rod socks come in many lengths and colors. The socks are made of 600 denier nylon with an elastic strap. Joann also makes lure protectors out of the same material. You can check out my display ...
by Norv
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FEBRUARY
Replies: 8
Views: 1197

Re: FEBRUARY

Phil, There's a WON Bass tournament scheduled for Saturday, February 2nd, at New Melones. Perhaps you can call in sick on your last day. I'm sure your boss would understand!!! Oh yeah, you are the boss!!! Congratulations on your "retirement." Although it's my understanding that you aren't ...
by Norv
Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Christian Bass Club
Replies: 10
Views: 1876

Re: Christian Bass Club

I have provided sponsorship and product displays at several CBAF tournaments. The CBAF anglers are a wonderful group and they have very well organized tournaments. Their tournaments are very low key and promote fellowship and a love for bass fishing. Their most recent tournament was their Toys for t...
by Norv
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Clear Lake results
Replies: 2
Views: 778

Re: WON Clear Lake results

Thanks to everyone from the Vineyard awards ceremony and the Rookie seminar for stopping by my displays. Hope you enjoyed checking out the items especially the Puffball jigs by Lefty's Lure Company. Now that the cold and nasty weather is here I'm sure the guys that bought the display models of Fish ...
by Norv
Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Bass, Clear Lake this weekend....... *UPDATED*
Replies: 1
Views: 560

Re: WON Bass, Clear Lake this weekend....... *UPDATED*

This will be a great opportunity for you to easily clean and lube your reels. Xtreme Reel+ is the easy way to maintain your fishing reels, simply open the reel so you can see the gears and bearings, squirt all moving parts and turn the handle to actuate all friction surfaces. That's all there is to ...
by Norv
Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ESOX Rods and Xtreme Reel+ at WON Bass - Clear Lake
Replies: 0
Views: 261

ESOX Rods and Xtreme Reel+ at WON Bass - Clear Lake

I will be at the WON Bass Vineyard weigh-in and Rookie seminar this Saturday at Clear Lake with my displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It products, Save Phace masks, Xtreme Lubricant products and jigs by Lefty's Lure Company. I will also have a reel cleaning station set up for you to use some Xtrem...
by Norv
Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A.B.A McCLURE RESULTS... 30 BOATS
Replies: 2
Views: 938

Re: A.B.A McCLURE RESULTS... 30 BOATS

Congratulations to Bub and Ben for their win. I enjoyed attending the BBQ and awards ceremony. I hope that everyone enjoyed my displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It rod protectors and lure keepers, Save Phace masks and Xtreme Lubricant products. For those competitors that received one of my tackle...
by Norv
Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ESOX Rods & Xtreme Reel+ at ABA Get Acquainted Tournamen
Replies: 0
Views: 298

ESOX Rods & Xtreme Reel+ at ABA Get Acquainted Tournamen

I will be at the ABA Get Acquainted Tournament on Saturday at Lake McClure with displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It rod protectors and lure keepers, Save Phace masks, Xtreme Reel+ and Lefty's Lure Co. jigs. A reel cleaning station will be available for you to use Xtreme Reel+ cleaner and lubrica...
by Norv
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Happy thanksgiving to all
Replies: 17
Views: 1198

Re: Happy thanksgiving to all

Mark,

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

I'm looking forward to using your puffball jigs at Lake McClure on Saturday.
by Norv
Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Belly Boat kills our tournement..........lol
Replies: 8
Views: 1730

Re: Belly Boat kills our tournement..........lol

I saw a lot of the belly boat competitors coming by Konocti Harbor while I waited for the WON Bass Rookie weigh-in on Sunday. Their boats had livewells with running water and plenty of rod storage. It looks like an extremely fun way to fish. I talked to a guy in a red Water Skeeter and he was very i...
by Norv
Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Xtreme Reel+ at WON Bass Rookie Tournament on Sunday
Replies: 0
Views: 176

Xtreme Reel+ at WON Bass Rookie Tournament on Sunday

I will have a reel cleaning station set up during the weigh-in and awards ceremony of the WON Bass Rookie Tournament at Konocti Harbor this Sunday. Stop by and try using some Xtreme Reel+. It will only take a few minutes because Xtreme Reel+ is the easy way to maintain your fishing reels, simply ope...
by Norv
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Rookie Teams, Season Opener SUNDAY Nov 18, Clear Lake...
Replies: 3
Views: 532

Re: WON Rookie Teams, Season Opener SUNDAY Nov 18, Clear Lak

I will be at the weigh-in with displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It rod protectors and lure keepers, Save Phace Masks, Xtreme Lubricant products and Lefty's Lures jigs. I will also provide Gary with some 50% off certificates for ESOX rods and tackle packs with Put a Sock on It products, Xtreme Re...
by Norv
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Toys For the Troops Kids Charity Bass Tournament THANKS!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1548

Re: Toys For the Troops Kids Charity Bass Tournament THANKS!

ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It, Save Phace, Xtreme Lubricants and Lefty's Lures were proud to provide sponsorship for the CBAF's Toys for the Troop's Kids tournament. We look forward to providing sponsorship for future CBAF tournaments. The River City Bass Masters of Sacramento "passed the hat&quo...
by Norv
Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CBAF Toys for the Troop's Kids
Replies: 0
Views: 256

CBAF Toys for the Troop's Kids

Thanks to CBAF for organizing the tournament and to all of the volunteers that organized and prepared all of the food. Congratulations to Bobby Barrack and Chris Ball for their first place win. Also thanks to everyone that stopped by my displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It rod protectors and lure...
by Norv
Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???
Replies: 6
Views: 619

Re: Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???

George,

It will be great to see you again.
by Norv
Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ok who's fishing cbaf tournament nov 10th russo's
Replies: 4
Views: 517

Re: Ok who's fishing cbaf tournament nov 10th russo's

I won't be fishing. But, I will be there during the weigh-in and awards ceremony with displays of ESOX Rods, Put a Sock on It products, Save Phace masks and Xtreme Reel+. I will have a table set up for complementary reel cleaning using Xtreme Reel+ and Xtreme Gear Plus. Mark Inman of Lefty's Lures w...
by Norv
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Oroville Guide sought
Replies: 13
Views: 2176

Re: Lake Oroville Guide sought

I'm not going to make any comments about the legal, bonding or insurance requirements of providing guide services. However, I would like to say that I was at Oroville a while back and stuggled for the first few hours. Luckily Chad happened to call me to talk about delivering a few rods I was buying ...
by Norv
Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???
Replies: 6
Views: 619

Re: Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???

The River City Bass Masters members really stepped up with donations for CBAF's toy drive. We will be donating 25 toys at the Toys for the Troop's Kids tournament on Saturday.
by Norv
Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???
Replies: 6
Views: 619

Any Clubs w/Donations for Toys for the Troop's Kids???

I'm going to "pass the hat" at the River City Bass Masters monthly meeting to purchase some toys that we can donate to the CBAF's Toys for the Troop's Kids toy drive and tournament that will be held this Saturday at Russo's Marina. I took an e-mail poll of some of the members and have alre...
by Norv
Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upper River Launching?
Replies: 5
Views: 617

Re: Upper River Launching?

There's the Elk Horn Boat Launch operated by Sacramento County that's right under where I-5 crosses the river. It's by Alamar Marina.