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by Pat
Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster Elite Series
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Re: Bassmaster Elite Series

They will come from all over the country, I doubt they will have trouble filling it. If you think about it, The Delta and Clear Lake are two of the best bass fisheries in the world. We are lucky as we can fish them just about any time. But some guy in Missouri, who has only read about them in the ma...
by Pat
Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cooch Delta Bass Call???????
Replies: 7
Views: 1601

Re: Well, only test I got available.....

Ya know, I fished with ol' Cooch for about 5 years and I have seen his fish call in action a buncha times. Main thing I gotta tell ya is try not to be down wind when he decides ta use it! HAR!!

Pat
by Pat
Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Paying it forward*NM*
Replies: 19
Views: 4549

Re: Paying it forward

Good memory Bill! It's wonderful to hear a positive update on Jasmine. And the Nutcase Classics continue. Just a few days ago more than 30 Nutcases gathered at Folsom Lake and raised about $800 to help out Sue McKnight who had lost her husband Al and was also injured in a motorcycle crash. Bones you...
by Pat
Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Great last minute XMas gift for the Little Woman!
Replies: 6
Views: 940

Re: Great last minute XMas gift for the Little Woman!

Damn Andy, I gave you credit for better sense than that. If you were lookin' for more fishing time, you may have just got it! Now all you need is place to sleep!

Now if she asked for such a gift, then good for her and good luck! New Years resolutions are great if you can keep them

Pat
by Pat
Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: the wife is in labor she has informed me its time to go!
Replies: 30
Views: 11799

Re: the wife is in labor she has informed me its time to go!

Well I hope by now you guys are new parents or again if this is not your first. Best wishes for all and enjoy that new tax deduction!

Pat
by Pat
Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A message for all....
Replies: 5
Views: 1019

Re: A message for all....

Hey James,

You forgot to apologize and withdraw the greeting from anyone it might offend! Even if it did not offend them personally!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Wishing you good fortune in the Stratos and around the new poker table.

Pat
by Pat
Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: record lake shasta white sturgeon?
Replies: 17
Views: 8284

Re: record lake shasta white sturgeon?

They are in Oroville too. I have seen one twice, once way up in the middle fork. I was with my daughter and was real happy to have someone else there to verify what we saw. It rolled several times and it was pretty darn big. I believe the Oroville record is somewhere around 90 pounds. Was caught by ...
by Pat
Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Running a 5mph zone!
Replies: 8
Views: 1345

Re: I have a question........

California boating law states 5 mph within 200 feet of a boat tied to a dock. Does not matter if it is marked with 5 mph signs or not. I had this explained to me personaly by a SJ County Sherriff whose boat I blew by when it was tied to a dock in Whiskey slough. He was kind enough to let me go with ...
by Pat
Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NutCase Classic Results
Replies: 45
Views: 31704

Re: NutCase Classic Results

Hey I told you I was gonna take home some nuts this time! :lol: Not exactly the ones I had in mind, but I'll settle. Thanks to Lee and the entire crew for making this a fun event. It was cold yeah, but that's what makes us all Nutcases! Also thanks to all the great cooks for such a great spread of f...
by Pat
Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Nutcase Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1414

Re: Sorry to say.............

Hey Steve, have a ball down Mexico way. Hoist a margharita or Corona in our names! You jigs should be there when you get back

Pat
by Pat
Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Nutcase Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1414

Re: Winter Nutcase Help

Hey Thanks kb, appreciate the info, especially the depth.

long time no see, looking forward to shaking you by the hand

Pat
by Pat
Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Did Dink sell Rodstrainer?
Replies: 2
Views: 1395

Re: Did Dink sell Rodstrainer?

Lee, sent you a PM

Pat
by Pat
Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Did Dink sell Rodstrainer?
Replies: 2
Views: 1395

Did Dink sell Rodstrainer?

I thought I heard that Dink Mendez sold Rodstrainer Tackle. Any idea who bought it? I was looking for some jigs around Marysville/ Yuba City and the stock levels weren't too good. Does Fisherman's Warehouse in Rocklin carry them?

thanks

Pat
by Pat
Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need upholstery around Sacramento.
Replies: 7
Views: 815

Re: Need upholstery around Sacramento.

Gator wrote:Hey pat -

Do you know if Sew Pro can match Ranger colors? I got a quote of almost $100 for a new butt seat from Ranger (they don't do re-upholstering).
He matched the upholstery fabric on my '93 Ranger bench seat perfectly.

Pat
by Pat
Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need upholstery around Sacramento.
Replies: 7
Views: 815

Re: Need upholstery around Sacramento.

If Gry does not work out for you, try Sew Pro in Wheatland. Randy does Excellent work and reasonable

530 633 0409
by Pat
Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: where to get a rod tube for shipping?
Replies: 10
Views: 1132

Re: where to get a rod tube for shipping?

Are you coming to the NCC at Folsom Saturday? I'll bring you a couple

Pat
by Pat
Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I think I'll just take them Golden Nuts at Folsom...
Replies: 22
Views: 4531

Re: I think I'll just take them Golden Nuts at Folsom...

If I were you, I'd concetrate on the overs! :lol:

Pat
by Pat
Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter Nutcase poker friday, who's in?
Replies: 10
Views: 845

Re: Winter Nutcase poker friday, who's in?

I'll be there, and like James, I'll need a little refresher on rules and suggestions on strategy. You guys would not take advantage of a rookie would you? :roll:

Pat
by Pat
Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I think I'll just take them Golden Nuts at Folsom...
Replies: 22
Views: 4531

Re: SMACK IS ON!!

OK Pat - Now that you have called us out, I will respond in kind. You will be drawn with me for both sessions (How do I know that......Oh yeah, I am doing the draw!!) and we will be fishing the upper reaches of the North Fork in fast moving water. I hope you can feel your jigs in that 30 MPH water....
by Pat
Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I think I'll just take them Golden Nuts at Folsom...
Replies: 22
Views: 4531

I think I'll just take them Golden Nuts at Folsom...

I don't fish a lot these days, but I can still fling that jig on the end of my Heliums. I'm well rested and I fished Folsom once, :roll: I think even from the back of the boat I should be able to drag up enough weight to carry me over the top. 8) Pat There, that oughta get the smack rolling :twisted:
by Pat
Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winter NutCase Classic Signups
Replies: 107
Views: 95313

Re: Wintert NutCase Classic Signups

I'm a non-boater. Will be bringing an EZ up and some peel and eat shrimp

Pat
by Pat
Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2006 Winter NutCase Classic
Replies: 47
Views: 86950

Re: Gator and JamesH

OK, I'm a non-boater. Bringing an EZ-up and some peel and eat Shrimp.

Pat
by Pat
Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Floating bathroom accident @ New Melonies. Heads up!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4309

Re: Floating bathroom accident @ New Melonies. Heads up!!

Dan Sexton wrote:True Story:

Moral of the story, and there are many here, NEVER poop on the SSFloater without a life-jacket.
Additional moral, make sure you tie a good knot! Glad he is OK.

Pat
by Pat
Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2006 Winter NutCase Classic
Replies: 47
Views: 86950

Re: 2006 Winter NutCase Classic

Count me in. I can also bring an EZ Up. Not sure what goodies, but I will think of something. Probably in for poker too.

Pat
by Pat
Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 120 Days...
Replies: 28
Views: 9732

Re: The clinical psychologist who told me that happens to be

Let me refer you to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs The two bottom levels of needs, physiological and safety are what most people work to meet first. Money buys those things, at least in our society. Once those needs are met motivations may chang...
by Pat
Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 120 Days...
Replies: 28
Views: 9732

Re: The clinical psychologist who told me that happens to be

If everything is about money, I would not have spent 24 years in the Air Force, because it sure wasn't to get rich. School teachers would not spend their lives teaching, firemen wouldn't be fighting fires, musicians wouldn't be playing music (though a few certainly do get rich), fishermen would not ...
by Pat
Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 120 Days...
Replies: 28
Views: 9732

Re: The clinical psychologist who told me that happens to be

Bones, not everyone is the same. Some have a nicotine habit, others may be addicted. Some have the strength to quit it without medical help, others may need it, even if it is for the morl support they get. Whatever way people are able to quit is good for them and for all of us who may be around them...
by Pat
Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much tackle is TOO much?
Replies: 31
Views: 26961

Re: How much tackle is TOO much?

basstamer, I quit fishing seriously about 3 years ago. Before that I was serious into Pro/Ams and Teams. Had to have all the latest and multiples in case I lost a hot bait. I joked that I had a 20 foot tackle box to ride around in. When I went to tournaments, the boat was loaded and I had 3 of those...
by Pat
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When did you start??
Replies: 46
Views: 56530

Re: When did you start??

I actually don't recall the date, seems like I have been on here for a long time. Not so much anymore, but it is still the home page on my browser and probably always will be. Like Cooch i used to read and post fishing reports on Northern California Bass Fishing, aka NCBF. I have been trying to reme...
by Pat
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US federal judge declares boating, fishing, hunting illegal
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

Re: only if it gets appealed

You are correct they are appointed, but none the less, a judge can be impeached. Not sure how or by who though.

Pat
by Pat
Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US federal judge declares boating, fishing, hunting illegal
Replies: 17
Views: 4561

Re: only if it gets appealed

First get it over turned on appeal, then start recall or impeachment of the judge. Should not be too hard to get enough people in LA to support that. Judges need to understand that they cannot write laws from the bench, that's why we have the legislature.

Pat
by Pat
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who's in for the Folsom Nutcase event?
Replies: 22
Views: 10784

Re: Who's in for the Folsom Nutcase event?

All Righty, I'm in, will dust off my Kistlers and big jigs, in fact all in, hope to play poker too. Will we go straight from the poker game to the ramp? I'll bring some Johnsonville Brats, just need a grill to burn them on.

Pat
by Pat
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who wants a Winter Rally at Folsom?
Replies: 67
Views: 99814

Re: Who wants a Winter Rally at Folsom?

Cooch wrote:I've always sucked eggs on Folsom in December
Huh? I seem to recall a certain 12 or 13 pounder caught in December a couple years back, along with a buncha fat smallies, if they will let you get close enough to yur fishin' holes...

My memories of Folsom in December are mostly pretty good.

Pat
by Pat
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eye-Opening Read...
Replies: 23
Views: 10123

Re: Hmmmm...cost of hotrod trophies?

Let's see now, you gave up the expensive sport of bass fishing, changing to the financially lucrative activity of hotrods. I wonder how much it cost you on average for each of your hotrod trophies versus each fishin plaque? HAR HAR! .....NaCl Well, Let's compare my hot rod investment to the typical...
by Pat
Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eye-Opening Read...
Replies: 23
Views: 10123

Re: Eye-Opening Read...

That's why I just fun fish these days. Go when I want, or when I'm invited. Go to lakes I like when the fish are biting. If I don't have the hot bait, I use what I have. If the weather is ugly I stay in bed. Catching more fish now than I did fishing tournament! Pat P.S. Also figure that of the 20% t...
by Pat
Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who wants a Winter Rally at Folsom?
Replies: 67
Views: 99814

Re: Who wants a Winter Rally at Folsom?

I could do that, where's the sign up sheet? I even remember how to get there...

Pat
by Pat
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Back saving boat seats
Replies: 2
Views: 455

Re: Back saving boat seats

A Google search for shock absorbing boat seat turned up this: http://www.garelick.com/marine/images/catalog/psth_asss_77000_lg.jpg That did not work the way I expected. Go to www.garelick.com, chose Marine products, then Seats and put 77000 in their search tool Might be worth a try. And by the way a...
by Pat
Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question for older Ranger owners
Replies: 11
Views: 1936

Re: Question for older Ranger owners

Call Ranger, they did make seat replacement decks for a number of models. Not sure if they would still have them for an 18 year old model, but that one ran for a long time, so they might

Pat
by Pat
Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hookset'r and ET have new baby!
Replies: 13
Views: 2048

Re: Hookset'r and ET have new baby!

Wow, what great news! I caught a glimpse of George's brother Mike at one of the Caltrans offices last week, but did not get a chance to catch up with him. Was hoping for an update, and now I have one. Congratulations to both of you. Hey do you guys still have my old Ranger? Or has it been replaced b...
by Pat
Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Poor mans Marlin :-)
Replies: 4
Views: 835

Re: Right on guys....

Oh yeah, talk about your sore arms. Used to shark fishing with stickbait in the bay. Caught more rays than sharks. You gotta watch him though, I spent about 20 minutes fighting a 50 pounder in against the tide, got it up next to the boat and he got the gaff to pick it up so we could unhook it. But i...
by Pat
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Poling through the delta weeds
Replies: 15
Views: 2661

Re: Poling through the delta weeds

I have one of these, complete with the duck foot that I will sell for $25, but you gotta pick it up in Marysville. It will fit in the rod locker of a 20 foot boat. Light and strong, works great. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=6087&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResul...
by Pat
Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Props for Mike Reynolds
Replies: 9
Views: 1777

Props for Mike Reynolds

World is finding out what a class guy Mike is. Something we already knew

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bass ... r_reynolds

Way to go Mike

Pat
by Pat
Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Long time friend and Nutcase Lee Morrison has passed!
Replies: 3
Views: 585

Re: Long time friend and Nutcase Lee Morrison has passed!

I am sorry to hear this. I enjoyed socializing and fishing with Lee at several Nutcase events. It was good to know him, always a pleasant word and a smile.

Best wishes to his family.

Pat
by Pat
Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are the typical summer patterns at Shasta?
Replies: 3
Views: 915

Re: What are the typical summer patterns at Shasta?

I would fish at night. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, plastics and jigs. No need for light line or small baits. Watch out for bears, or so I have heard.

Pat
by Pat
Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Retirement Calls...
Replies: 11
Views: 1959

Re: Retirement Calls...

Many thanks to a great friend of our sport and community. I'll bet he can't even count the number of evenings he has spent speaking to Bass Clubs. We wish you well and can only hope you have trained a successor even half as well. But knowing your dedication and thoroughness I bet there is someone re...
by Pat
Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: JACK PEDLEY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT - OROVILLE
Replies: 6
Views: 1209

Re: JACK PEDLEY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT - OROVILLE

Len,

I am really sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I would love to fish this in his honor and memory if anyone has an open back seat. Please email me at p.dilling@comcast.net. I will be out of town until next Monday night, so be patient for my reply.

Pat Dilling
by Pat
Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?
Replies: 7
Views: 1010

Re: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?

Labor for carpet was $600 plus the material I got from Galaxie. I think that was about $150.

Pat
by Pat
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Pat D.
Replies: 1
Views: 325

Re: Thanks Pat D.

You are most welcome Greg, glad they found a good home. Much better than in the recycle bin :roll:

thanks for coming and picking them up

Pat
by Pat
Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?
Replies: 7
Views: 1010

Re: Upholstery - Yuba Sutter Area: Anyone got any contacts?

Hey Bob Sew-Pro in Wheatland re-did a boat seat for me when I had my old 365. Did a great job. The Upholstery Hut in Yuba City did the carpeting in my Triton after my trolling motor fire incident. Also did a good job. Both are in the phone book I think. Give me a call some time, number is still the ...
by Pat
Tue May 30, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Free Bassmaster, Bass West, Bass Times
Replies: 7
Views: 1698

Re: Getting out?

For any early Camaro, expect to pay quite a bit if it is in decent shape. There are project cars out there too, and fortunately there are a lot of repo parts for them now. Check EBay, hotrodhotline.com, http://www.cars-on-line.com/ (That's where I found our Studebaker) or just go to Google and searc...