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- 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 ,...
- 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...
- 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 .
- 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 !
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tube company
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1731
Re: Tube company
kamakazee bait company?
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 .
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:35 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Anyone own an Armegeddon by 3:16 Lure Co or seen it swim?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1625
Re: Anyone own an Armegeddon by 3:16 Lure Co or seen it swim
OK here's a link to a video ..................
http://www.calfishing.com/video/trout_p ... rt=wmv_low
http://www.calfishing.com/video/trout_p ... rt=wmv_low
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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
(715) 356-6834
- 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
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishing/html/Fish ... p?offset=0
- 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...
- 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)
(sorry could'nt resist that one)
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 . ...
- 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...
- 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)
1 + 1 = 0 ( 0 represents total natural offspring)
- 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...
- 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 ?
- 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
God bless. Ken
- 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...
- 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 .
- 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
http://www.oromadre.org/charity_tourney.htm
- 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........
Several long time, big name ,southern BASS anglers also defected to the FLW after last year so there's more to the story........
- 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
Sorry I just couldn't resist that one
- 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 ?
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 !
Unless it's an "Iccannelli" bass at the Classic - it's dead !
- 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?
- Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:09 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: is there a tackle shop that sells Slider worms and hooks?*NM
- Replies: 1
- Views: 461
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 ....
- 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 .
Now in light of everything else ESPN/BASS has pulled recently I would not be surprised if member turnout was low .
- 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...
- Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:18 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: see sTony's poll - better choice options
- Replies: 3
- Views: 702
- 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...
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