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by hydro
Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:01 am
Forum: Political
Topic: GOP Members Should Be Bipartisan
Replies: 9
Views: 4018

Abolish political parties entirely!!! TIME FOR A CHANGE!

both sides spend more time fighting with each other instead of doing what they were elected to do ( carry out the will of the people and look out for America/American's) How about Politicians who are elected based on their ideas and solutions to problems rather than what their party affiliation is ,...
by hydro
Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: foothill lakes set for banner spawn this year?
Replies: 2
Views: 491

foothill lakes set for banner spawn this year?

After watching lake levels over the last month they have been really stable this year due to the lack of snow runoff . I have heard that unstable lake levels during the spawn gives the advantage to spotted bass . With these stable water levels this year can we expect the LM bass to have a more succe...
by hydro
Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lure Paint
Replies: 13
Views: 887

Re: Lure Paint

krylon makes a paint just for plastic and testors model spray paints will work as well . for a clear sealing overcoat brush on a coat of some 2 ton epoxy and keep rotating until it sets up .
by hydro
Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Fan Rankings
Replies: 7
Views: 852

" *** fan" rankings are in

and Ike is all alone in first place . No one can touch him !
by hydro
Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS
Replies: 3
Views: 2219

Re: JT-theHo-Angler-You ARE The Man!!!

Tony , I had the same problem a few years back and all I had to do was tighten the screws down holding the sending units and problem solved . If you don't receive the new gaskets in time you could try this for now . I not only had fuel odor around the bench seat but also gas pouring out of the tank ...
by hydro
Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stud Smallies at Pardee
Replies: 39
Views: 8923

Re: Stud Smallies at Pardee

Chris , Unless I'm mistaken when cross breeding occurs between Smbass/spot the offspring are sterile and cannot reproduce themselves . I am sure this would be true of a SMbass/LMbass (meanmouth bass )as well . Given this the only possible species/trait ratio possible would be 50/50 without the help ...
by hydro
Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tube company
Replies: 9
Views: 1731

Re: Tube company

kamakazee bait company?
by hydro
Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Public asked for input on Melones future
Replies: 3
Views: 940

Re: Public asked for input on Melones future

I know one thing that was proposed but don't know if it was ever enacted was a special "use fee " permit to hold any bass tournament of any size on New Melones . The local business community was concerned this would discourage tournament Orgs or even bass clubs from coming and purchasing g...
by hydro
Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FISHING LINE TWISTS
Replies: 15
Views: 2807

Re: FISHING LINE TWISTS

I am assuming you're referring to spinning gear ? If so There are several factors involved . First there is no real way to eliminate spinning reel line twist (just reduce it as it is an inherent problem with the design) . For starters the diameter of the spool is a factor / the smaller the spool dia...
by hydro
Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rattle beads?
Replies: 4
Views: 1348

Re: rattle beads?

Brian and Scott thanks for the replies . I live in Northern Ca. and I don't remember seeing those rattles anywhere recently but that s not to say they're not still around ? I have a product name now and emailed the company (SAS enterprises) to see if they have dealers up my way or know of any doing ...
by hydro
Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rattle beads
Replies: 0
Views: 338

rattle beads

I found a few of these I had bought about ten years ago at "Delta bait" and was wondering if they are still being sold and if so who has them ? The beads are made of round plastic about 1/4" diameter . They are hollow with a hole thru the middle but filled with small shot or something...
by hydro
Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rattle beads?
Replies: 4
Views: 1348

rattle beads?

I found a few of these I had bought about ten years ago and was wondering if they are still being sold and if so who has them ? The beads are made of round plastic about 1/4" diameter . They are hollow with a hole thru the middle but filled with small shot or something as a noise maker . The on...
by hydro
Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: river2sea touchdown jig head
Replies: 7
Views: 1496

Re: river2sea touchdown jig head

good news and bad news The good news is yes they will work great for steep rocky ledges and drop offs providing great feel of the bottom . The other good news is that jigs with no weed guard are very good at hooking fish . The bad news is that the places you usually get bites with these things are p...
by hydro
Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ISE San Mateo Roundtable Questions
Replies: 25
Views: 7194

Re: ISE San Mateo Roundtable Questions

its an ongoing cycle- new lure or technique is discovered , fish eat it up , now every angler is doing it , fish catch on and its less effective . How do Pro anglers find out about these "secret" new techniques before the rest of the fishing public? what % is from a discovery they find the...
by hydro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: truck purchase
Replies: 13
Views: 3039

Re: truck purchase

That is a good question . I have had no problems with my truck since I bought it but there is are a few Chevy/GMC dealers in the area. I know it can be a nightmare getting a vehicle in for repair these days .
by hydro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: truck purchase
Replies: 13
Views: 3039

Re: truck purchase

I bought a new GMC about a year ago from www.carsdirect.com after a co-worker recommended them . They guarantee the lowest price and delivered . I shopped around a lot of dealers and saved around $1500 below the lowest dealer price and got the GM incentive rebates too. You just fill out an "onl...
by hydro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle Copying Controversy!
Replies: 12
Views: 2752

Re: Tackle Copying Controversy!

I thinks the whole real minnow head design is over rated & more for the fisherman/marketing than the fish . If you break it down a spinnerbait it is a reaction bait that is typically hit by a bass in an ambush point situation in a split second so they don't take a lot of time to look a bait over...
by hydro
Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle Copying Controversy!
Replies: 12
Views: 2752

Re: Tackle Copying Controversy!

I thinks the whole real minnow head design is over rated & more for the fisherman/marketing than the fish . If you break it down a spinnerbait it is a reaction bait that is typically hit by a bass in an ambush point situation in a split second so they don't take a lot of time to look a bait over...
by hydro
Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First Large Mouth in California
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: First Large Mouth in California

Depending on which story you believe the way I heard it was LM bass were first introduced in Calif . from Texas via railroad tank car in the 1870's ? or 1880's? and stocked in Clear lake and the Delta at that time . I remember hearing a different version than this one taking place around the same ti...
by hydro
Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GM Hitch failures
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

Re: GM Hitch failures

Thanks for the heads-up on this . I have an 06 GMC with the factory hitch and upon inspection found no cracks . The welds in the area that broke in the picture are very skimpy on my hitch. I'll have to keep an eye on it . Towing a big travel trailer undoubtedly puts a lot more stress on things than ...
by hydro
Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Floating bathroom accident @ New Melonies. Heads up!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4297

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

Dan , Some may find this story amusing but your cousin should consider himself lucky he made it to the boat with enough strength left to climb in . No matter how strong a person is or how good a swimmer, in a cold water situation the cold zaps all your strength very quickly putting a person in a dan...
by hydro
Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lure identifacation
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

Re: lure identifacation

Stamina has a good assortment of premade polycarbonate diving lips but the best assortment available is probably "Moores lures"
(715) 356-6834
by hydro
Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A/C Dates??
Replies: 4
Views: 787

Re: A/C Dates??

try this link for some idea though it does'nt show which is semi-pro and which is pro team .....hope it helps




http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishing/html/Fish ... p?offset=0
by hydro
Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: old school..maybe not
Replies: 37
Views: 29320

Re: old school..maybe not

AHHHH think about it though...... back then fishing was peaceful - not stressful (no jet ski's, Rap blaring wake boats, armies of bass anglers) you did your best to catch fish but it wasn't essential the only competition was between you and the bass(or maybe your buddy(s) but it really did'nt matter...
by hydro
Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SQUEEKY DOLPHIN BUZZBAIT
Replies: 7
Views: 1155

Re: SQUEEKY DOLPHIN BUZZBAIT

the name is no accident -they call it that on porpoise!

(sorry could'nt resist that one)
by hydro
Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Human psycology.....
Replies: 18
Views: 2970

Re: Human psycology.....

sounds more like a case of faulty logic to me . If he is truly concerned about animals he should stop stalking them with those awful camera's . All that shutter clicking and flashes going off has got to be terrifying to those poor creatures . If he wanted to shoot them with a bow or gun and eat them...
by hydro
Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Human psycology.....
Replies: 18
Views: 2970

Re: Human psycology.....

sounds more like a case of faulty logic to me . If he is truly concerned about animals he should stop stalking them with those awful camera's . All that shutter clicking and flashes going off has got to be terrifying to those poor creatures . If he wanted to shoot them with a bow or gun and eat them...
by hydro
Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GMC Dealer??
Replies: 14
Views: 2211

Re: GMC Dealer??

I bought an 06 Sierra back in Jan from an internet car broker (carsdirect.net or .com?) It was an awesome experience not having to put up with salesmen hounding you . They guarenteed the lowest price and delivered . It was about 1K lower than the lowest priced dealer I found and I looked all over . ...
by hydro
Wed May 31, 2006 3:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thunder Shad Crankbaits
Replies: 5
Views: 1592

Re: Thunder Shad Crankbaits

I bought a few of them and had problems with bills coming out too. One of the baits has a "hunting action " and catches fish like crazy while the others don't seem to get as much attention from the fish . The special topwater crank they tout so highly I have never had a fish even look at t...
by hydro
Tue May 30, 2006 4:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Only in California. (NFR)
Replies: 13
Views: 4056

Re: Holy

its a "new math " thing and here's an example.........

1 + 1 = 0 ( 0 represents total natural offspring)
by hydro
Mon May 29, 2006 5:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Installation of New Motor Guide Trolling Motor
Replies: 1
Views: 925

Re: Installation of New Motor Guide Trolling Motor

using the jumpers across two plug pins will divide the current across two instead of just one pin and keep the heating from high current flow down . You will need to wire both the plug and receptacle in the same way . The battery jumper pos to neg for 24v should be the same size or larger gauge than...
by hydro
Mon May 29, 2006 4:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel for frog fishing question
Replies: 4
Views: 1073

Re: Reel for frog fishing question

just a thought but if you replaced the the regular drag washer with one made of rubber so it would grip instead of slip it might work ?
by hydro
Mon May 29, 2006 4:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: EVERYONE READ "ONLY IN CALIFORNIA" BELOW
Replies: 16
Views: 4818

Re: EVERYONE READ "ONLY IN CALIFORNIA" BELOW

Scott D , Thanks to you and the many others past and present serving in our military for defending our great country . Your sacrafice is what gives all Americans the freedom to say what they think.
God bless. Ken
by hydro
Sun May 28, 2006 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel for frog fishing question
Replies: 4
Views: 1073

Re: Reel for frog fishing question

ambassedeur made one years ago called a 5000D (for direct drive) There was no anti-reverse from what I remember so the handle would spin backwards limited by the drag tension . I belive it had a low gear ratio 5:1 but the level wind won't wind fast enough to keep braid from digging into itself on th...
by hydro
Fri May 05, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Simple solution to Lowrance interference
Replies: 8
Views: 16047

Re: Simple solution to Lowrance interference

I put a thin piece of lead sheeting 3x3" on the bottom of my trolling motor housing where the transducer mount is clamped . It appears lead not only blocks x-rays at the Dentist office but also magnetic fields produced by DC motors. It seems to work just great .
by hydro
Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Comanche Saturday?
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: Comanche Saturday?

I think the tournament your talking about is the Oro Madre charity tournament out of north shore tomorrow heres the link

http://www.oromadre.org/charity_tourney.htm
by hydro
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster ESPN different prospective than most Westerners
Replies: 24
Views: 8071

Re: Bassmaster ESPN different prospective than most Westerne

It should also be noted that it wasn't just "The West " that had problems with the way ESPN/BASS was running things.
Several long time, big name ,southern BASS anglers also defected to the FLW after last year so there's more to the story........
by hydro
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster/ESPN - Has anybody noticed turnout?
Replies: 16
Views: 3487

so Dean what you're really saying in simplest terms.......

is that ESPN/BASS is all "RUCKED UP!" because they obviously don't know what the RUCK they are doing?


Sorry I just couldn't resist that one
by hydro
Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OK this is a Weird question, but in February what Bass club
Replies: 7
Views: 1013

Re: OK this is a Weird question, but in February what Bass c

That wouldn't have been the "Oro Madre Bass Anglers" based out of the Jackson area would it ?
by hydro
Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dude - Its more like "Mike the tyke"
Replies: 3
Views: 1065

Dude - Its more like "Mike the tyke"

for using bad behavior to get attention and having a tantrums to express their feelings . Most of us outgrow these behaviors by the time we reach 3 years old . I'm sure we all know family and or friends who let their toddler's act up in this same manner and then make excuses to justify their childs ...
by hydro
Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass West USA mag is better than BASSMASTER mag, anytime.
Replies: 18
Views: 3184

Re: Bass West USA mag is better than BASSMASTER mag, anytime

After viewing an issue a friend lent me I was really impressed too and dropped my Bassmaster subscription in favor of Basswest. I was really fed up with being force fed a diet of Iaconelli by BASS. I just got my latest issue of Basswest and who's on the cover? None other than "Ike" ! Yes h...
by hydro
Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mike Ike voted one of the top 10 most hated????????????????
Replies: 8
Views: 2428

sorry Jigs I couldn't resist on this one

"THE FISH YOU RELEASE TODAY, IS A GIFT TO ANOTHER ANGLER TOMORROW "

Unless it's an "Iccannelli" bass at the Classic - it's dead !
by hydro
Wed Mar 01, 2006 6:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEWS FLASH !!!! Citgo Oil information Please read !!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2135

Re: NEWS FLASH !!!! Citgo Oil information Please read !

Wow ! who would have thunk? Thanks for the info! I don't think I have ever bought gas from a citgo station but I definately won't now . Looks like BASS and some of the CITGO sponsored anglers better start shopping for a new sponser ,aye G-man?
by hydro
Sat Feb 25, 2006 6:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IKE DQ'D
Replies: 41
Views: 27751

Re: Publicity stunt!

He is a monster of of BASS's own creation! The more outrageous his behavior ,the more air time he gets (whether Ikes on fish or not) He definately wasn't going to get any attention for the size fish he was catching so he had to "act up " to put the focus on himself for some more air time ....
by hydro
Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS University in San Jose
Replies: 2
Views: 530

Re: BASS University in San Jose

I don't think they even bothered to come out to California last year.
Now in light of everything else ESPN/BASS has pulled recently I would not be surprised if member turnout was low .
by hydro
Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS subscription renewal notice
Replies: 1
Views: 661

BASS subscription renewal notice

I was set just to let my subscription expire quietly and not renew, but then I had a better idea. At the top of of the letter where it says " Your membership will expire soon" I wrote " GOOD!!! " I recently subscribed to " Bass West" ( an organization that actually care...
by hydro
Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: see sTony's poll - better choice options
Replies: 3
Views: 702

see sTony's poll - better choice options

*NM*
by hydro
Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calling for Don Rucks termination!
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Re: Calling for Don Rucks termination!

Dave , Would firing Don Rucks solve the problem ? I think not ! I am certain Don is acting under the direction of the management of ESPN/BASS and to go against them would most likely result in his termination anyway . He is just the "figurehead" put in place for the appearance of being &qu...