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by BigJeff
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Haven't heard much from them A's fans the last few days...
Replies: 8
Views: 2841

Re: Haven't heard much from them A's fans the last few days.

A's fire Macha. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15292562/ Winning record not enough as A's fire Macha Manager's relationship with Beane, players led to dismissal, report says OAKLAND, Calif. - Ken Macha was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics on Monday, two days after the AL West champions were sw...
by BigJeff
Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Interesting that posts to topics ratio is almost half ...
Replies: 21
Views: 6348

Re: Just my 2 cents

I've not doubt in my mind that someday we'll succeed at turning the many lurkers on the forums to active posters. I'm still trying to figure out what the keys are to make that happen but I am forever hopeful. In the mean time feel free to use the forums as you see fit and tell you friends about the...
by BigJeff
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The decision is.....
Replies: 8
Views: 2761

Re: The decision is.....

This whole situation is a mess man. No one can take away from the fish you caught during the tournament. The main question is, Were you eligible to fish the event and were you eligible to fish the event with the partner you fished it with? I'm not involved and have nothing to gain by doing so, but t...
by BigJeff
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stripers showing in the Delta?
Replies: 15
Views: 2579

Re: Stripers showing in the Delta? EATS!!!

Those LC's get expensive real quick once you lose a few of them.
by BigJeff
Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:06 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: BREAKING NEWS ZITO PITCHES A GEM!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4680

Re: BREAKING NEWS ZITO PITCHES A GEM!!!!!!!!

I honestly dont see anyone beating Detroit in a 7 game series. The skipper is the best in the game and they have a great compliment of young players and seasoned vets to lead the team.
by BigJeff
Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CORY CAUGHT THEM PERIOD END OF STORY
Replies: 19
Views: 2704

Re: CORY CAUGHT THEM PERIOD END OF STORY

This team circus stuff just reinforces my beliefs to only fish FLW events out here in the future.
by BigJeff
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Flappin Hog now available online
Replies: 1
Views: 1770

Re: Yamamoto Flappin Hog now available online

Gonna be hard explaining to the wife why I need another grand or two worth of Yammie baits :lol: :lol: :lol:
by BigJeff
Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stren now 89%, old Stren 134%...also FLW Series %
Replies: 38
Views: 44252

Re: Stren now 89%, old Stren 134%...also FLW Series %

Just my way of looking at it. 2006 stren champ won a 519 boat/motor rackage + $10k. we all know that those prize boats sell for about $30k. so 2006 champs won @$40k and 2007 champs win $25k. a difference of $15,000 for 1st place. ***1st place is the only one affected. The rest of the payback remain...
by BigJeff
Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fisherman friendly motel near Havasu launch ramp?
Replies: 2
Views: 1159

Re: Fisherman friendly motel near Havasu launch ramp?

Everything is within 5-10 minutes of the launch in Havasu. They usually have the Ramada as the host hotel
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Allow me to be the first to congratulate Mike and his A's...
Replies: 14
Views: 6521

Re: Allow me to be the first to congratulate Mike and his A'

I'd hold that congrats for a day or two. If the Halo's pick up another game before the weekend on Oakland they could go into a 4 game series 4 games back. They would need a sweep and to win a one game playoff to get in. Its not likely to happen, but go ask Yankee fan about that ALCS they lost to Bos...
by BigJeff
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launching options at Lake Mead??
Replies: 5
Views: 852

Re: Thanks AZbass1!!!

Launch out of Echo and hang a left up to Overton. I do believe thats where the US Open was won out of. There is probably a ramp up in Overton if you wanted to launch there
by BigJeff
Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So what is your favorite style of fishing?
Replies: 21
Views: 9844

Re: So what is your favorite style of fishing?

I enjoy most techniques, but I love to get em going on crankbaits. I've caught most of my biggest fish on cranks.

Topwater would have to be #2 with power fishing with soft plastics #3.
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: That's 4 U.S. Open wins for SUBA
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Re: That's 4 U.S. Open wins for SUBA

Dr. Randy Estrada won the AAA side by the SLIMMEST of margins

http://www.wonbass.com/pro/results/us_o ... _day3.html

Place Name Hometown
Big Fish

Total
1 Randy Estrada, M.D. Corona CA

27.99
2 Van Vu Downey CA
3.24

27.98
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 21, 2006 8:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US OPEN Participation
Replies: 11
Views: 2276

Re: US OPEN Participation

I heard Lidell on Sirius the other night talking to Farrell about UFC trying to get some of the PRIDE guys over to fight since he's beat everyone's ***. I dont follow it well but he mentioned they wanted to get Silva and a few others over
by BigJeff
Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Latest from the Open
Replies: 28
Views: 13580

Re: Latest from the Open

Sounds nasty out there. Hopefully everyone gets in safe.
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US OPEN
Replies: 20
Views: 8453

Re: US OPEN

The wind is going to blow today and tomorrow.


http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreati ... t_outdoors
Wind: SSW 21 mph
Max. Humidity: 10%
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunrise: 6:23 AM PT
Avg. High: 95°F
Record High: 105°F (1980)
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site
Replies: 12
Views: 2379

Re: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site

Also read that the events are now cumulative weight instead of the cuts.
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site
Replies: 5
Views: 1123

Re: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site

Caught this in there too. No more cutting the weights down.

New for 2007 and similar to Wal-Mart FLW Series tournaments, the combined weight from all four days will determine Stren Series winners. Day-four weigh-ins will be held at local Wal-Mart stores.
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US OPEN
Replies: 20
Views: 8453

Re: US OPEN

Hope everyone gets in safe today

Sunny with gusty winds developing this afternoon. High 94F. S winds at 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph.

Yo baby.

Didnt see Dobyns name on the day 1 stats. Wonder what happened there as many liked him to win it
by BigJeff
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site
Replies: 12
Views: 2379

Re: '07 Stren Series Schedule on FLW Site

Full field going 3 days. Wow thats a big big change. Definitely makes for a more interesting event
by BigJeff
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 70 mph winds & 8' rollers greet Mead visitors!!
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: 70 mph winds & 8' rollers greet Mead visitors!!

Talked to a friend fishing it and he said he didnt go out Friday or Saturday due to the wind. Wind looks good today and its forecast for 15-20 Tue-Wed
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: YAMAMOTO'S NEW BAITS
Replies: 9
Views: 1991

Re: YAMAMOTO'S NEW BAITS

Sounds like an Angler's Marine Bass-A-Thon debut :D
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic of Free Champ Line Lab pup! Giving away. Any interest?
Replies: 16
Views: 2125

Re: Pic of Free Champ Line Lab pup! Giving away. Any interes

That looks like a Gremlin gone bad :shock: :shock: :shock:
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who's gonna win the Open @ Mead?
Replies: 72
Views: 111731

Re: Who's gonna win the Open @ Mead?

Rusty Brown, 37 lbs
by BigJeff
Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:05 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Ohhhhhh RAIDER FAN......................
Replies: 39
Views: 60313

Re: Ohhhhhh RAIDER FAN......................

Point blank, the Raiders are the worst team in the league at this stage in the game.
by BigJeff
Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:12 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Is it just me....
Replies: 3
Views: 2232

Re: Is it just me....

I hope you liked the 2nd half better. Not bad for a team playing with a backup QB going off for 3 passing TDs.

Wait til Big Ben gets back into the lineup
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have any of you figured out your tournament calendar yet?
Replies: 41
Views: 52554

Re: Have any of you figured out your tournament calendar yet

Jeff there are 4 events for each. I guess you are going to skip 1 from each tour. Based on the unofficial schedule I have seen there are two events I know I can't fish. I can't miss work in September, so the Columbia River is out. Even if I were to win the event and be eligible for the boat (co-ang...
by BigJeff
Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have any of you figured out your tournament calendar yet?
Replies: 41
Views: 52554

Re: Have any of you figured out your tournament calendar yet

Just FLW, co-angler side. Probably 3 Stren events and 3 Series events. I need to see an official schedule first to try to make sure I can pull away for 6 weeks of work.
by BigJeff
Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: There's only 1 rule here folks!
Replies: 14
Views: 11172

Re: There's only 1 rule here folks!

They've got a lot of work to do, but I have high expectations for a repeat this year. Pittsburgh has this thing about repeat titles. Long way to go to get back to the top though.
by BigJeff
Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sTony Pimped his ride....... and Boat!
Replies: 4
Views: 654

Re: sTony Pimped his ride....... and Boat!

Looks damn good.
by BigJeff
Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: T-Minus 4 and counting - The Heat is ON!
Replies: 13
Views: 2071

Re: T-Minus 4 and counting - The Heat is ON!

The real countdown is T-14 days for the new NFL season. :wink:
by BigJeff
Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What a Game!
Replies: 4
Views: 585

Re: What a Game!

He gets overshadowed because of Clemens, but Maddux is easily the best pitcher of this era. Clemens can have his power pitching, when you want to watch a game at its finest, you need to see Maddux like you did last night. He is phenomenal when he is hitting his stuff.
by BigJeff
Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Stren deposit ?
Replies: 2
Views: 548

Re: FLW Stren deposit ?

If you don't get into the tournament they refund the deposit. If you get into the tournament they deposit the money. Should you back out of a tournament you forfeit the money you deposited for that event.
by BigJeff
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW National Guard Weatern Division Series Anglers??
Replies: 18
Views: 2634

Re: FLW National Guard Weatern Division Series Anglers??

I'll do 3 of the Series, can't make any events in September.

I'll probably do 3 of the Strens too.
by BigJeff
Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Newsflash - BassCenter Canceled, Don Rucks leaving BASS
Replies: 19
Views: 5404

Re: Newsflash - BassCenter Canceled, Don Rucks leaving BASS

Vince Borrego wrote:
As for Don Rucks, fairwell and don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Ditto on that
by BigJeff
Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question: Do you tend to buy orginal designs or Knockoffs
Replies: 10
Views: 1398

Re: Question: Do you tend to buy orginal designs or Knockoff

I make an effort to buy the bait from the original manf. in most cases. I haven't tried any of the knock off senkos, don't plan on it either. Same goes for the Sweet Beaver.
by BigJeff
Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CONGRATS TO BRENT EHRLER
Replies: 11
Views: 1168

Re: CONGRATS TO BRENT EHRLER

Good to see another West Coaster win it. Thought Yelas was going to win this thing the way he had been fishing the first 3 days.
by BigJeff
Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey George Kramer I read your story on the F.L.W. Series
Replies: 28
Views: 21262

Re: Hey George Kramer I read your story on the F.L.W. Series

Fishing from the back of the boat, I'd rather fish FLW and worry about catching my own fish than worrying about who I draw in a shared weight event. The payback is much better IMO with a chance to get at least your entry fee back at the lower rung of paybacks to 60th place. I'll pre-fish with a trav...
by BigJeff
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help is on the way for the Dodgers NFR
Replies: 8
Views: 1071

Re: Help is on the way for the Dodgers NFR

Can't complain with Game 1 as a Dodger. Maddux looked like the HOF'r he is.
by BigJeff
Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help is on the way for the Dodgers NFR
Replies: 8
Views: 1071

Re: You are correct Terry...

All Mad Dog needs is run support. If he got better run support in Chicago or Atlanta he would have 30-40 more wins over his career. I can't even begin to tell you how many blown games his bully has cost him.

It will be interesting to see how he adapts. His next start should be later this week.
by BigJeff
Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help is on the way for the Dodgers NFR
Replies: 8
Views: 1071

Help is on the way for the Dodgers NFR

Never thought I'd see the day where I was forced to root for the Dodgers, but they just acquired my favorite player.

Greg Maddux
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14123455/

Dodgers reportedly acquire Maddux, Lugo
Los Angeles makes big moves to bolster lineup
by BigJeff
Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here's my quess on the Org's stand on off limits
Replies: 22
Views: 6342

Re: Different rules

It is the TOURNAMENT ANGLERS responsibility to read the rules for each event they fish prior to signing up for the event. If the rules differ from region to region, that should be noted on that organizations web site and if they note it than this really isnt an issue...except for those still lobbyin...
by BigJeff
Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SoCal off limits
Replies: 46
Views: 59122

Re: SoCal off limits

Option 1
by BigJeff
Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Flappin' Hog
Replies: 13
Views: 3222

Re: Yamamoto Flappin' Hog

Haven't seen that one yet, but I can't wait to fish the new swimming senko
by BigJeff
Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ron C, this NL West race is going to be exasperating NFR
Replies: 15
Views: 4107

Re: Ron C, this NL West race is going to be exasperating NFR

I thought I heard today the Dodgers are 1-11 since the break. They better turn it around quick if they want to stay in the hunt.

Los Angels are tearing it up....gotta love Jered Weaver....the kid has some sick stuff. Got to see him pitch at LBSU when I was there
by BigJeff
Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 100% BASS - Note to Everyone in Southern California
Replies: 29
Views: 23857

Re: I DON'T THINK IT'S POLITICAL AT ALLL, BUT...

And team tournaments will still have low draws for events with the status quo, especially as more of the anglers focus on bigger prizes, FLW Series and Stren Series events.