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I talked to Minn Kota at the ISE show but still have questions. If I do not intend to purchase Humminbird products is the built in transducer even worth getting? I have been told the Lowrance units don't perform well on Minn Kota's built in transducers. I do not intend to purchase one with a link b...

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Yea congrats to that guy Derek. Amazing that Tennessee lake 'only' has a few bass that size 'since the Florida bass stockings', however, I'd swear from the outset that it's a lumpy ol' yeller northern strain bass if I had to guess?

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Lots of good info. My Optimas, larger Bluetop D31's, are needing replacing. Prices getting soooo high. Looking for something fairly high quality but much lower price. What about this. Universal battery, probably goes by different name. 60 pounds, similar to my Optima, which really helps with 24 V t...

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15 yr old Cabella's Guideware quit repelling water last yr... Had the Guideware like you for years. Finally it stopped repelling and I did the recommended repel wash. No good. Purchased the 100 MPH BPShops. Bad mistake. The velcro rubber sleeve straps break off and the zipper hood does not do a goo...

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Not sure where you are located but Fresno has Graves Upholstery...done several cars for me and recarpeted my Ranger 519 about 6 mos ago for $1100. Labor and materials (marine grade carpet) They had it 4 days. THAT right there is a SMOKIN' DEAL! Wholesale labor via Sacto dealers is more than that! L...

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Couldn't read Terry's story cuz I didn't wanna turn off my popup blocker, but any study on Shasta that's mostly smallmouth musta been done decades ago, and I'm gonna guess under the watchful eye of Dennis Lee, who really cared about the warm water fisheries around us. That's nothing new, bass are la...

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scubaman wrote:Still running as strong as day 1

Nice to hear Scubaman! Got a link to your build thread, if you made one? What type of cells did you tie together? Care to share the approx cost? Has that cost gone down any since you built yours years ago?

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I run a RELION 100amp for cranking with no issues. I made a custom 36v 60amp for my trolling bank that is performing really well. On my 2nd year with no issues. The real beauty of these is they charge really fast. I don't use a onboard charger anymore. I have separate 36 volt lithium charger and a ...

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I have talked about batteries many times here. Odyssey batteries are the only batteries that use new lead with a 4 year warranty. I can provide a coupon to save you 20% on your purchase from the factory, plus free shipping. They have been proven many times as the best AGM batteries money can buy. Y...

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Nice long winded post. You need to do more homework. The specific batteries that I posted are made by Northstar. They are all TPPL batteries. I have verified this through the regional sales person for Northstar and physically. I just replaced my grp31 Odyssey with a Northstar and they were identica...

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thanks everyone for the help one more question will the dual pro professional series 15 amp 3 bank charger charge up the north star batteries thank you george I've used the CSI Dual Pro 15 amp on my Northstars and they lasted 7-8 yrs year round weekend warrior tournament fishing. Excellent charger....

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Northstar and Odyssey are the same. So is the Cabelas, Dihard Plat, Batteries Plus X2 and Drakon. Same cases same construction and pure lead. I have had several Odyssey's and Northstars. The reason to buy one over the other is the warranty and price. They are NOT the same Drew, I'm real certain: I ...

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GEORGE D. wrote:anyone use this battery any feedback thanks george

Got nuthin' but what they have on their website. Didn't appear to be a high-end pure lead AGM like Odyssey, Northstar and so forth but could be wrong...

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Yes, I am sponsored, but I can say not only have I, but many pros use Odyssey's if they are staying with lead based batteries. If you have any questions, drop me a line at 818-448-3366. Scott, which Odyssey's get closest to the group 24 and group 27 sizes, and which exact models do you use, and for...

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Odyssey made by Northstar? I'm gonna guess Odyssey is NOT made by Northstar or visa-versa, because their batt group sizes and cases do not match at all. Odyssey has ODD sizes. Northstar DOES make the X2 Power Premium that you can buy from Batteries Plus Bulbs stores (10% off when you buy online and...

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Yes you are correct on upriver being super muddy, even though releases from Pardee look fairly clear. The lake has risen almost 20 ft, however they dumped about 10 ft off during the big storm so the net improvement is only like 10'. Don't worry, the bass have moved up with the rising water. Just go ...

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I have Chrome and they're all upside down. If you click on the pic they will show right side up. Lol, I don't get how this site works but that's exactly what I found too. Even when I flipped the pics upsidedown and re-uploaded them, that's the way they worked. Why aren't other guys pics like that, ...

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Interior pic:

Lol, is this pic upside down? In my Chrome browser it is...

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SOLD! ' 06 Ranger Z20 Comanche Single OR Dual Console , I've got the passenger 2nd console new in a box. Boat is currently set up as single console but you can set it up as a dual console boat if you wish. 20160921_185807.jpg Sorry 'bout the upsidedown pics, have no idea why they're doing that, trie...

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...I did use the weigh stick tops of the Xtools (they float and have numbers on them) and attached them to the Culmrite LifeTags. I don't like putting holes in the fish. Scott Hey Scott, How did the Xtools 'no holes' float clips work? Do they have enough clamping pressure to lift fish out of the we...

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...It looks like everyone just rolled over...it doesn't loo like they CARE about those that support their tournaments on a regular basis. Guess I will be shopping online... It's more like 'everyone working together'. We have a low-water situation where more events have to happen on one water, the D...

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anyone know what hooks are used on the lucky craft bds3 and 4? I want to use that size and type hook on other baits. thanks in advance. FYI, you can do better than stock Lucky Craft treble hooks. If you're going thru the expense, might as well use the best - Gamakatsu! Out of the box, there are no ...

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Thanks guys! Do I get a hold of Jeremy via BDB's? I've seen his stuff.

Any others, please keep 'em coming...

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Just saw someone posting looking for tackle-making sites, does anyone know of a lure painting artist, preferrably here in Northern California?

After you make a few lures it would be nice to put a realistic finish on them...

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You're totally right Mac, human eyes are very poor light receptors, and my proof is with my AquaVu which I'll explain after this: I've read studies where they've taken apart a bass' eye and found similarities between a cat and a bass' light receptors, and based on that, they concluded a bass would s...

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Mike, seriously, you don't need to buy any expensive Coban or anything like that. Just use the white 1" J&J waterproof first aid tape. I've been using it for years and it does something all the other stuff doesn't do: it stays on your thumb all day long, even if you're catching tons of fish...

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That slip-on neoprene thumb protector was the funniest thing I've tried! Litterally 3-4 bass into my trial I went to release a bass and the velcro that's supposed to stick to bass teeth-did exactly that when I released a fish! I hope he could get it out of his mouth down there! Still, the white 1&qu...

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Hey L. Hackney, I've tried New Skin, and several layers provided zero abrasion protection, as a matter of fact, within' 15 minutes and a few bass I could hardly tell that I had applied it. Have you had any luck with it? I guess I could have applied 8 or 10 layers to build it up, but that might have ...

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But seriously Mike, I've had the same problem. That 1" white tape works best. If I know I'm fishing 6-7 days in a row, I take preventative measures and tape up before every day. I've tried 'em all, and that white 1" waterproof J&J 1st aid tape is the best. One wrap around the base of t...

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Are you on the Angler's Choice waiting list for Ams at the Oroville Pro Am this weekend? Skip over the waiting list by signing up as my Am! Do you just want to sign up with a boater so you are guaranteed to fish? Call A/C and say you want to be paired with me! E-mail me first! Email: fishfreq@comcas...

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Hey guys, I heard that the co-angler waiting list is 14+ deep for the Angler's Choice Pro-Am @ Oroville this Friday and Saturday. Wanna bypass that waiting list? E-mail me and lets talk. I'm looking for someone without a boat to sign up with me. If you've ever considered getting into one of these, t...

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Korney's fishin' Lake Fork fishin' for them 6 lb dinks (24" min. keeper size)!

That's the least he deserves for givin' us fisherman all that cash!

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Hey Randy, Tell me a little about those x-tools culling clips. How well do they stay on the fish? Does it stay on a 1 1/2 bass as well as a 8 lber? Is it spring loaded? I'm just tired of catching tired-looking bass with festering clip holes in their lower jaw. There's gotta be a better way! Fish ON!...

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*NM* Alright guys! I need your help regarding planning a trip to Mexico for favorite species of bass. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Which of you have made the trek south of the border to chase largemouth bass? Did you have a good experience? When, exactly, did you go? What did you catch, ho...

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I've used the new 2006 Curado with the 7:1 gear ratio and here's what I found. Looks like its been elevated to the price level of a Chronarch, and with good reason: First thing I noticed was how exceptional it casted. CRAZY LONG! Had Super Spooks tied on it and and identical Loomis PR 844 GLX with a...

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That was more like 150% BASS!!

I don't know the numbers, but with the 20' Stratos/200 Optimax and extra cash dollars added from Mercury and Stratos, there was way more $$$ than 100%!

Incredible. Why are you guys fishing anything else?

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I'm sorry gt5bass,

My Bad! It's another Chris @ BASS; there is a Chris Jones TD @ Everstart, and I just got my Chris' mixed up!

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Right, but you could be the 'odd man out' depending on what they end up with, unless you show up with a non-boater, than you are the most likely to get right in, no guesswork. I just got that from the tournament director, Chris Jones.

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Non-boater needed for the B.A.S.S. Western Open at Clear Lake next week!! I you've been wanting to sign up as a backseat non-boater for this event but you can't because it's closed, please contact me as soon as possible. I need one dedicated angler that wants to make a firm comittment to fish this ...

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We have 4 cells surounding Clear Lake and they all have our latest 3G1X digital voice technology. While it's not impossible, you will be challenged on Clear Lake to find a spot that does not have coverage. No need for a tri-mode phone or phone with old analog technology as we do not put the old ana...

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Depends on who is asking and why. I also have ATT/cingular nightmare, and currently my phone is no better than 2 cans and a string. Multiple dropped calls are a COMMON DAILY experience. The Cingular takeover may force me into a NEXTEL. As too how the phone works on the delta, mine works, but I tell...

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Except for this weekend, a little depressed about that. My buddy had Verizon for a long time and had to use my AT&T / Cingular service when making calls up there. Byron / Widows / Forbay area. He has sinse switched to Cingualar and doesn't have to use my phone anymore. Thnx for the feedback fis...

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Anyone know if Verizon is worth a dang on Clear Lake, Shasta or Oroville? Seems like the last hope for a solid carrier for us bass fishermen. Would appreciate feedback on that one. Agree that AT & T isn't what it used to be. Cingular said they would keep the AT & T towers up indefinitely, bu...

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Cell Phone Service: How does yours work on the lakes/delta? What's better? Verizon, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint or ? on our lakes and river. It's time for me to get a new cell phone, and was looking for advice on which phone providers work or don't work on our lakes, in particular, Clear Lake, Orovill...

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BASS Delta Open-Boater looking for non-boater to sign up with for next week's BASS Delta Open tournament. Tournament is Thursday, May 26-Saturday May 28. If you're one of those last-minute people that was thinkin' of entering that BASS Delta Open tournament next week, now is your chance! I know, th...

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