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by hydro
Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Templest 25P A40
Replies: 13
Views: 2983

Re: Templest 25P A40

You must not want it gone too bad since you failed to show up last Sunday's meet up at Camanche after agreeing to meet there earlier that morning to trade for my Tempest 25P A45 prop . I texted you at 2:45 PM when I got to the ramp again at 3:45 Pm before I left after getting no response to my texts...
by hydro
Mon Nov 16, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camanche Tournment 11/14?
Replies: 2
Views: 857

Re: Camanche Tournment 11/14?

I know there was at least two bass clubs at N shore Camanche this past weekend . Santa Clara bass busters fished Saturday and Sunday while the Folsom Bass bass team fished Sunday. There was also a kayak bass club out there on Sat. I was at the ramp yesterday and overheard someone say 14 lbs and chan...
by hydro
Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The tide has shifted on dams
Replies: 2
Views: 1075

Re: The tide has shifted on dams

There is the possibility of flooding and loss of property / lives if a Dam fails ,though this is very rare with modern designed dams . Flooding , property damage , and loss of life however is a certainty without dams on major watersheds . Just look at historical records of flood damage in California...
by hydro
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California’s water future secured by Delta tunnel project
Replies: 5
Views: 1283

Re: California’s water future secured by Delta tunnel project

California's water future will be secured by the Delta Tunnel project at the expense of the California Delta whose Ecosystem will be destroyed because of the resultant increase of salt water intrusion from this proposed upstream diversion . The writer attempts to put a happy face on the death of the...
by hydro
Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trump’s claims about California water & a “certain little tiny fish
Replies: 38
Views: 5126

Re: Trump’s claims about California water & a “certain little tiny fish

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Tularebasinmapnew-01.png/800px-Tularebasinmapnew-01.png I must admit I was unaware of the history of the Tulare lake (now basin ) . Looking at the map of the original shoreline of Tulare lake it looks to be mostly farmland today . If the lake...
by hydro
Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trump’s claims about California water & a “certain little tiny fish
Replies: 38
Views: 5126

Re: Trump’s claims about California water & a “certain little tiny fish

Its not public water... it is “owned” by water rights holders. Furthermore, they farm in less desirable areas because of “urban sprawl” that has encroached on prime ag land. Part right . The Central valley Project under the direction of former California Governor Edmund G Brown in the 1960's built ...
by hydro
Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Toyota series Western division rod length rules
Replies: 0
Views: 707

FLW Toyota series Western division rod length rules

Have not read anything in the Toyota series rules concerning any rod length restrictions . I know BASS went to a 10' rod length limit and someone on another site claimed FLW has no length restrictions . Anyone know the scoop on this ?
by hydro
Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish Might Stop Swimming in Schools
Replies: 1
Views: 837

Re: Fish Might Stop Swimming in Schools

Everybody spent all that money on A-rigs for nothing? Changes to instincts that have been developed through Ions of Evolution generally take a very long time to erase from a species . If this researcher's premise is correct how can it be that since the invention of the automobile deer still haven't ...
by hydro
Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Tracy Bank fisherman?
Replies: 4
Views: 1832

Re: Any Tracy Bank fisherman?

From 11th street in Tracy If you go North on Macarthur past the outlet stores and under 205 keep going and you will come to Tom Paine slu . It has catfish and LM bass in it and stripers too at times that come through gates on Sugar cut . If you go out North of town on Tracy Blvd you will reach old r...
by hydro
Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Want to buy Minn Kota Ultrex 24V
Replies: 2
Views: 811

Re: Want to buy Minn Kota Ultrex 24V

These guys were the cheapest I could find and free shipping in Sept . If you get a new motor you can eliminate the chance of a bug like the older motors had and also have all of the latest rev software to interface with a newer Humminbird unit without having tp load it yourself . It's kind of weird ...
by hydro
Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Well I finally did it
Replies: 12
Views: 2848

Re: Well I finally did it

When you're in your 20's and this happens you pick yourself up unscathed and laugh . Later in your 30's you get off the ground and usually the only thing hurt is your pride . Next in your 40's it takes a minute laying on the ground to assess if you're actually injured or not and when you get up you'...
by hydro
Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Want to buy 2004-2006 Merc Optimax upper cowling
Replies: 1
Views: 455

Want to buy 2004-2006 Merc Optimax upper cowling

Seeking a good 135 , 150 , or 175 HP cowling
by hydro
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Muskie Attacks Woman
Replies: 3
Views: 1018

Re: Muskie Attacks Woman

replace the body of a "Musky Jitterbug " with a Barbie Doll and you might be on to something .
by hydro
Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Painting vintage lures
Replies: 4
Views: 859

Re: Painting vintage lures

Check Ebay and that should give you some idea how rare they are and the going prices
by hydro
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW VIDEO “Bass Boat ALMOST Capsized During Tournament on the CA Delta | Swamped by MASSIVE Wake-Surf Boat Wave”
Replies: 15
Views: 3063

Re: NEW VIDEO “Bass Boat ALMOST Capsized During Tournament on the CA Delta | Swamped by MASSIVE Wake-Surf Boat Wave”

Agreed, point the boat into the oncoming waves and head to the back of the boat. Only took 1 time to figure that out.[/quote] I think most people figure it out the same way the next time it happens . Retreat towards the back of the boat to avoid getting wet and , "Hey the big wave didn't come o...
by hydro
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: NEW VIDEO “Bass Boat ALMOST Capsized During Tournament on the CA Delta | Swamped by MASSIVE Wake-Surf Boat Wave”
Replies: 15
Views: 3063

Re: NEW VIDEO “Bass Boat ALMOST Capsized During Tournament on the CA Delta | Swamped by MASSIVE Wake-Surf Boat Wave”

Very dramatic footage to say the least . I think it might be wise to install one of those loud alternating horns like they use on battleships to warn the crew to don life jackets and prepare for collision / attack . Or you could simply step down off the front deck as suggested . Your call ?
by hydro
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Night fishing lights
Replies: 10
Views: 4076

Re: Night fishing lights

They sell fancy black lights that mount in a boats rub rail these days but the black light I have is made by "Stan Sloan " and used to be the standard years ago . It has an 18" black light tube for fishing and an 18" white fluorescent for tying on baits or lighting up the inside ...
by hydro
Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: BBT teams ML region Aug 8th out of Ladd's
Replies: 1
Views: 573

BBT teams ML region Aug 8th out of Ladd's

Will the weigh-in be taking place on the water at a dock or in the parking lot ?
by hydro
Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Old new in package Lowrance gray connector transducer
Replies: 0
Views: 414

Old new in package Lowrance gray connector transducer

LEI accessories (Lowrance /Eagle ) PD-W puck trolling motor (or glass in ) transducer plus power cable connector for fish finders using gray connectors . $25 offer
by hydro
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Nancy Pelosi's favorite ice cream flavor
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

Nancy Pelosi's favorite ice cream flavor

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by hydro
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Happened to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Fish Kill
Replies: 2
Views: 756

Re: What Happened to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the Fish Kill

I am sure most of the workers on that rig during the disaster will never truly recover .
by hydro
Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Engine Maintenance Log Form/Book
Replies: 2
Views: 675

Re: Engine Maintenance Log Form/Book

Not a bad idea just wondering how many anglers actually still work on their own motors today with how complex outboards have become ?
by hydro
Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: stopped by police
Replies: 14
Views: 4243

Re: stopped by police

I suppose this could really happen based on this news story ?


https://ktla.com/news/local-news/offici ... ome-order/
by hydro
Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Templest 25P A40
Replies: 13
Views: 2983

Re: Templest 25P A40

I have a Tempest 25P A45 that takes the replaceable plastic hub . Not sure if the A45 type would work better for you but if so would you be willing to trade ?
by hydro
Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Here how I'm spending my time at home
Replies: 25
Views: 3105

Re: Here how I'm spending my time at home

Making jigs is easy . I 've been working on my creation of a Mercury V6 outboard EFI test box for troubleshooting and tuning my outboard motor while stuck inside
test box.jpg
by hydro
Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Me sneaking to the lake
Replies: 3
Views: 2069

Re: Me sneaking to the lake

this disguise is not recommended in waters inhabited by alligators
by hydro
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I joined the family. | New Boat Walkthrough
Replies: 8
Views: 2780

Re: I joined the family. | New Boat Walkthrough

Congrats on your new boat . Here is a link to a Basscat forum with a great write up on developing boat driving skills and controlling chine walk .

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/basscat ... 21816.html
by hydro
Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spraying, we’re not the only ones
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Re: Spraying, we’re not the only ones

they used to say if you talked softly and nicely to plants it helped them grow better .
Perhaps the painfully loud (terrorist breaking ) music wakeboarders blast from the towers on their boats is what is killing the aquatic vegetation . No spraying would be needed if true .
by hydro
Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 30 GALLONS OF FUEL PUMPED INTO HIS ROD HOLDER
Replies: 6
Views: 2651

Re: 30 GALLONS OF FUEL PUMPED INTO HIS ROD HOLDER

"We've all made mistakes, but most of ours won't blow up the boat."

Great quote
by hydro
Fri Jan 31, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Uncertain future in California water wars for predator fish
Replies: 8
Views: 1646

Re: Uncertain future in California water wars for predator fish

mark poulson wrote:
ash wrote:i thought we were a refuge state and wanted to open our borders for native and non native residents alike :lol:
Hahaha
Actually they have proposed building walls in Franks Tract. Dam !
by hydro
Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Uncertain future in California water wars for predator fish
Replies: 8
Views: 1646

Re: Uncertain future in California water wars for predator fish

Predatory fish are not the problem it's predatory water grabbers from down south .
by hydro
Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stripers as a Delta Indicator
Replies: 3
Views: 1401

Re: Stripers as a Delta Indicator

I believe the true cause of fish population declines in the delta can be attributed to "Parasites " . The outbreak of these parasites can be traced to the Sacramento area where infestation began . These parasites otherwise known as "Corrupt Politicians " suck the blood out of the...
by hydro
Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DWR released a Notice of Preparation to modernize Delta infrastructure
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: DWR released a Notice of Preparation to modernize Delta infrastructure

"California’s main system of water conveyance, which moves a large portion of the state’s surface water supply, continues to be under threat from flood, subsidence, earthquake, and climate change. Our state-led water system that captures precipitation from the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Sa...
by hydro
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elk Grove Angler Lands a Teener this Week ... Here's How It Went
Replies: 21
Views: 6204

Re: Elk Grove Angler Lands a Teener this Week ... Here's How It Went

Apparently it's a super secret fishing spot . ( if my hunch is correct lake is named after an old town in Iowa )
by hydro
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 97 Mercury 150 EFI question
Replies: 8
Views: 1470

Re: 97 Mercury 150 EFI question

Nothing is usually plugged into that connector . It is plug in for a factory Mercury EFI tester /analyzer . I believe it should plug to that cap right above it with the nylon wire tie .
by hydro
Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 97 Mercury 150 EFI question
Replies: 8
Views: 1470

Re: 97 Mercury 150 EFI question

If you take the cap off the oil res to verify the float is moving freely and not hanging up you can simply flip it upside down so the float it definitely at the top and turn the key to the "ON" position . If it works 1 beep try it again after flipping over so float down . I have had to cha...
by hydro
Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New chatterblade
Replies: 14
Views: 3612

Re: New chatterblade

From the picture it appears the snap is installed facing the wrong direction in the blade or the blade is connected backwards to the jighead ?
by hydro
Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: LSS1 module trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1605

Re: LSS1 module trouble

Looks like I got a PM here regarding an LSS1 module for sale but didn't see it until after a bought a used unit on Ebay . I opened up my bad box (these things are sealed incredibly well) expecting to see burns on a circuit board inside but found none . The only thing I saw out of the ordinary a low ...
by hydro
Mon Dec 02, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Retirement Plans for Northern Califoria
Replies: 23
Views: 4092

Re: Retirement Plans for Northern Califoria

something to consider is fire danger risk for any property you might be interested in . Most insurance companies have severely raised rates and lots of homeowners in high risk areas have had existing policies cancelled and forced to pay higher premiums from a different provider . Another thing to th...
by hydro
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gambler Bass Boats
Replies: 3
Views: 2081

Re: Gambler Bass Boats

At the "Bass Boats Central " website they have a forum for Gambler boats .
You should be able to get any questions answered there …

http://www.bbcboards.net/forumdisplay.php?f=41
by hydro
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fairfield expansion opens in dust
Replies: 2
Views: 1256

Re: Fairfield expansion opens in dust

Where is it located in Fairfield I will be out that way next Tuesday
by hydro
Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: LSS-1 Module & Transducer
Replies: 2
Views: 794

Re: LSS-1 Module & Transducer

Still for sale ???
by hydro
Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: LSS1 module trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1605

LSS1 module trouble

I removed an HDS 8 and LSS1 + SS transducer unit from my last boat about a year ago and have had it on the shelf on my garage . Hooked everything up on my current boat and HDS 8 comes on but LSS1 unit isn't working Found the 3 amp fuse blown and after replacing new fuse blew too but the HDS 8 is OK ...
by hydro
Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tactical Bassin's Matt Allen Fishing With an Original Tule Dipper... a Piece of Bass Fishing History VIDEO
Replies: 6
Views: 8207

Re: Tactical Bassin's Matt Allen Fishing With an Original Tule Dipper... a Piece of Bass Fishing History VIDEO

Congrats on obtaining that rod who wouldn't want to own that piece of bass fishing history ? The first tournament rod length limits imposed out west due to Dee Thomas' proficiency with that big rod around the mid 70's was 7 1/2 feet . This was later changed by some Tournament orgs to an 8 ' max I th...
by hydro
Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Some California Taps Threaten by Sea Rise
Replies: 13
Views: 2134

Re: Some California Taps Threaten by Sea Rise

The Delta will be destroyed from over pumping long before the sea levels rise enough to cause it .
by hydro
Wed Sep 18, 2019 2:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gov. Newsom Plans Veto to Block Trump Rollback of Endangered Fish Species Protections
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: Gov. Newsom Plans Veto to Block Trump Rollback of Endangered Fish Species Protections

“Senate Bill 1 does not, however, provide the state with any new authority to push back against the Trump Administration’s environmental policies and it limits the state’s ability to rely upon the best available science to protect our environment.” "Best Available Science " decoded is &quo...
by hydro
Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Side with the environment or with Trump
Replies: 7
Views: 1443

Re: Side with the environment or with Trump

Attempts to dilute the protections originally written into the laws that created the Central Valley Project began long , long, before Trump's tenure . As originally written only excess runoff was supposed to be pumped south and if the "Closely Monitored " Delta ecosystem or wildlife began ...
by hydro
Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: all electric Bass Boat
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Re: all electric Bass Boat

Great news ! It's already here . It's not for me but some may want one .


by hydro
Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What’s best wood or material for deck
Replies: 3
Views: 820

Re: What’s best wood or material for deck

Marine grade plywood would be a safe bet