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by Rod Martin
Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How will MLF develop down stream ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2478

How will MLF develop down stream ?

Will MLF pull from the clubs and smaller down stream tournament trails of others are do they have a plan in place to develop their own clubs and minor league tournaments to feed into their shows.
by Rod Martin
Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How does the MLF changes affect California Bass fisherman?
Replies: 21
Views: 4195

Re: How does the MLF changes affect California Bass fisherman?

I figured you still had nightmares about missing Pedro :) Florida is nice and all the guys in my club are great. BUT Pedros big fish ( my 2 largest fish came from there) and my friend Rick Hoover will always be a bright memory in my life. I am thinking of driving out in march to do some fishing :D ...
by Rod Martin
Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How does the MLF changes affect California Bass fisherman?
Replies: 21
Views: 4195

Re: How does the MLF changes affect California Bass fisherman?

The biggest barrier in getting BASS and BPT come to the west coast is distance, and the Rocky Mountains. It is just too expensive for the competing anglers to make the trek, unless they are subsidized by their respective tours, and I don't see that happening. So MLF supplies the boats and there is ...
by Rod Martin
Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MORE MLF converts
Replies: 78
Views: 11865

Re: MORE MLF converts

I love it.

Got to watch MLF fish a lake that I have tournaments on. It was great watching them pick spots and baits on water that I know. :D

No live well, just catch, weigh and release. Got to be better for the fish.
by Rod Martin
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Will Rod prices go up
Replies: 4
Views: 1262

Will Rod prices go up

With the war on imports (possible Chinese Tariffs ) Will Rod prices be going up ?

What about other products made in China ?

Should a person be. thinking about buying now rather than later?




Thanks
by Rod Martin
Wed Sep 12, 2018 7:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PSA - Fastrak
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: PSA - Fastrak

We have a lot of toll roads and bridges here in Florida also

I know how you feel $1.25 here and a$1.50 there and pretty soon you're talking real money :mrgreen:
by Rod Martin
Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Co- boater and money.
Replies: 18
Views: 4046

Re: Co- boater and money.

:shock: When a boater, I have been offered everything from nothing to , ice and drinks to paying on the fuel. Most of the time I don't take it because I was going anyway and my wife likes it when I have someone on the boat (I have a bad heart). As a non-boater I have offered to pay money, bought bre...
by Rod Martin
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Co- boater and money.
Replies: 18
Views: 4046

Re: Co- boater and money.

When a boater, I have been offered everything from nothing to , ice and drinks to paying on the fuel. Most of the time I don't take it because I was going anyway and my wife likes it when I have someone on the boat (I have a bad heart). As a non-boater I have offered to pay money, bought breakfast, ...
by Rod Martin
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger 2009 Trailer leaking hubs
Replies: 5
Views: 1136

Re: Ranger 2009 Trailer leaking hubs

Thanks , I think those vortex hubs look good I like being able to flush grease thru.
by Rod Martin
Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger 2009 Trailer leaking hubs
Replies: 5
Views: 1136

Ranger 2009 Trailer leaking hubs

2009 single axle trailer. Should I stay with the oil hubs or go to grease ?




Thanks
by Rod Martin
Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: super pork?
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: super pork?

I may still have 20 or 30 bottles of it .
If you are interested I can search tomorrow
by Rod Martin
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where do you take your reels to get service/ clean?
Replies: 14
Views: 3158

Re: Where do you take your reels to get service/ clean?

I have used Dan at Reel-Ex many times. Have always gotten good service and fast turn around. :D

Very happy with him.
by Rod Martin
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much power does a TM use ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1393

Re: How much power does a TM use ?

ash wrote:You are on the right track, perhaps this will help https://www.trollingmotors.net/blogs/se ... r-run-time



Thanks to everybody think I have it figured out :D
by Rod Martin
Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much power does a TM use ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1393

Re: How much power does a TM use ?

If you connected the 3) 12 volt batteries in parallel the voltage would remain the same but the amp hour capacity of one battery would be multiplied by 3 . If you connect 3) batteries in series for a 36 volt trolling motor you multiply 12 volts times 3 but the amp hour capacity remains the same . B...
by Rod Martin
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much power does a TM use ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1393

How much power does a TM use ?

I have a 112 Minn Kota Fortrex. I use it most of the time at 25 on the control setting for the motor. How much power is it consuming at that setting. My boat is weight sensitive and I am trying to find best weight to power batteries for my boat. Looking at batteries how would you determine usage Exa...
by Rod Martin
Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Service at C&C Marine Modesto
Replies: 12
Views: 3295

Re: Service at C&C Marine Modesto

Last time I used C&C , I towed my boat from Florida and had C&C convert my Mercury outboard from Gas to Propane. She's still running good and used every few days. I know it was a different job than most they do but they got with the factory made sure of parts and did a very good job. Thanks ...
by Rod Martin
Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jack Plate height for engine - advice
Replies: 17
Views: 50348

Re: Jack Plate height for engine - advice

:lol:

I've only gone thru 3 boats since I posted on this :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Rod Martin
Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: WTB used Blue top Optima batteries
Replies: 7
Views: 1673

Re: WTB used Blue top Optima batteries

Rod Martin Yes, it seems that my Optima batteries are weak after just a few hours. I fully charge them till all lights on charger are green but when I get on the water they drain fast especially if its windy.... I don't have your mind of money so I need to find some good used one's. I prefer Optima...
by Rod Martin
Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: WTB used Blue top Optima batteries
Replies: 7
Views: 1673

Re: WTB used Blue top Optima batteries

I have some setting around. Want to stop by , we can work something out :shock: :) Now question for you . You said Group 31. How long on a charge do you get when you are working them hard ? Ever had a day when you had to shut down early because you're batteries were slowing down ? I put a 112 TM on ...
by Rod Martin
Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Non-Ethanol Fuel ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

Re: Non-Ethanol Fuel ?

Just glad in Florida a WaWa station with ethanol free gas is just a few blocks from the house.

I feel for you guys in California. My ethanol free gas is cheaper than your reg. gas and easier to get.
by Rod Martin
Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:44 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: sold
Replies: 7
Views: 1853

Re: PRICE DROP...**HDS 12 Gen 3** Helix 10 Mega SI** Helix 9 DI mega** FOR SALE

How much for the 10 SI
by Rod Martin
Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Has anyone had changes in their health care yet
Replies: 18
Views: 7671

Re: Has anyone had changes in their health care yet

Rod you ever get good health care. I still have mine. I am in sunny Florida now and am around a lot of people that seem just like you. They are old, they want as much free stuff as they can get and MOST IMPORTANT, THEY WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO PAY FOR IT. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:...
by Rod Martin
Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"
Replies: 20
Views: 4571

Re: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"

With todays electronics , live well pumps, air pump, bilge pumps, Minn Kota talons and other assorted things I have plugged into my starting battery I want the biggest I can get. Plus I am retired and fishing for fun more so I seem to sit on the trolling motor all day without cranking the big motor...
by Rod Martin
Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"
Replies: 20
Views: 4571

Re: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"

Thanks for the battery explanation, Rod. My boat is so bare bones I didn't understand the need for a big cranking battery, now I do! When it comes to regular old acid batteries, my favorite has always been American brand. They are made over in Hayward and sold at Boatmasters in Livermore. I use the...
by Rod Martin
Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"
Replies: 20
Views: 4571

Re: Any of you run your battery chargers NOT "on board"

With todays electronics , live well pumps, air pump, bilge pumps, Minn Kota talons and other assorted things I have plugged into my starting battery I want the biggest I can get. Plus I am retired and fishing for fun more so I seem to sit on the trolling motor all day without cranking the big motor ...
by Rod Martin
Fri May 25, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is Everyone Fishing This Weekend
Replies: 11
Views: 2151

Re: Where is Everyone Fishing This Weekend

Behind the house, I live on a small lake, 95% of it is 5mph zone so no wake boats, skiers , or fast sight seers :shock: :D
by Rod Martin
Tue May 15, 2018 4:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MLF?
Replies: 10
Views: 2677

Re: MLF?

Best part for me.

The fish are caught, weighted and back in the lake. All while I get to watch.

Action, Drama and the agony of defeat .
by Rod Martin
Mon May 14, 2018 8:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: flouro recommendations (I usually use P-line)
Replies: 13
Views: 6873

Re: flouro recommendations (I usually use P-line)

10lb braid on spinning rods no leader. I used floro while I lived in California, Once I moved to Florida it wouldn't hold up to the pads and grasses. A friend here in Florida used all spinning gear and he showed me there was no need to put a leader on 10lb or less braid. I haven't had a reason to ch...
by Rod Martin
Tue May 08, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which video system is best.
Replies: 0
Views: 380

Which video system is best.

Going from nothing to something.
I would like to go with a setup that I will not want to replace soon .
So what are you guys using.


Thanks
Rod
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: have you seen or heard of ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: have you seen or heard of ?

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to use a wood wedge(1" by 12" attached to a hinge then shims at the top to get the angle) and see what angle works best , since I cannot find what I want anywhere. Then have it custom built Next project I have trouble getting up and down from the front...
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: have you seen or heard of ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: have you seen or heard of ?

I remember seeing a plate that pivoted around the seat base, so your pedal followed you around, but I don't remember where I saw it, or who made it. Sorry, but it's out there somewhere. I saw that its at TH Marine. But What I am looking for is a bracket that will tilt the foot pedal back towards me...
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: have you seen or heard of ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

have you seen or heard of ?

Looking for a bracket the tilts the TM foot pedal towards the fisherman when he is seated instead of standing on the front deck. I fish sitting down and have found that pushing the front of the tm pedal down puts my foot at an angle that it no longer want to be at. Would rather buy than build but ha...
by Rod Martin
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Portable jump for crank battery
Replies: 14
Views: 3846

Re: Portable jump for crank battery

Last 2 months I have towed several boats in with bad starting batteries. When I had my boat serviced I was telling my service guy about towing the boats he suggested a battery switch. It turns everything off or to batteries 1 or 1&2 or 2. Glad I got it, now my trolling batteries are my jumping s...
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: want to give some fishing tackle away
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: want to give some fishing tackle away

I am not a young angler but have three young sons and a daughter that like to fish. We would most definitely use those worms and probably the other stuff too. Just got a little aluminum boat to take the kids out in. if no one else wants the stuff I would take it. I can message you and address. I ha...
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: want to give some fishing tackle away
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: want to give some fishing tackle away

Got several replies 1st one was Sonoma State fishing team/club. So I am going with them this time.


Thank you for the replies .
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: want to give some fishing tackle away
Replies: 3
Views: 934

want to give some fishing tackle away

Going thru my baits I find that I don't throw 6" straight tail worms anymore. I don't throw pork anymore I have some jigs that were made in different styles and have a few other baits that I don't throw Is there a school fishing club or a young angler that needs and will use it. If so a name an...
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just renewed my registrations (had a heart attack
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Just renewed my registrations (had a heart attack

Just renewed my boat, Car, Boat trailer and Motorhome registrations. Could not believe how much I had to pay. I think its an outrage to have to pay $160 just to renew 4 tags. :lol:



Just glad I don't live in California anymore. :shock:
by Rod Martin
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This month only...
Replies: 10
Views: 2505

Re: This month only...

Can I get the satellite updates on my newish update card that you helped me with? Mark on the Navionics site it said that the satellite over lay part didn't up date. So I'm guessing I'm going to buy a new card every few years to get newest sat. pictures. Just guessing at this time. My old card rene...
by Rod Martin
Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This month only...
Replies: 10
Views: 2505

Re: This month only...

Hello Rod, yes in order to get the Satellite overlay you would need to purchase the Navionics Hotmaps Platinum card. Is that thru dealers ? I was over on YW and they knew nothing about it. Thank you for answering. Once I purchase the card is their a renewal on it that in clues the satellite overlay...
by Rod Martin
Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This month only...
Replies: 10
Views: 2505

Re: This month only...

So this card has satellite over lay. At the end of the year can you get another year and will that have up dated satellite ?
I have na old card and have been renewing each year but no satellite over lay ( I think ) So I buy this card and have it ?
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 01, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Favorite Chatterbait Rod -> its all preferance
Replies: 9
Views: 4029

Re: Your Favorite Chatterbait Rod -> its all preferance

Loomis Heavy Cranking rod But they don't make it anymore so hope I never break it.
Curado 100b with 55lb Phenix braid
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: Rod for throwing Toads

The issue you can run into with "frog" rods is casting accuracy. Most toads aren't that heavy so they don't load the rod tip to cast accurately. I use a 733 or 734 Dobyns on 50lb braid. Hope that helps. Thank you, That is the problem I run into. On my reg. frog rod the toad is so lite tha...
by Rod Martin
Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: Rod for throwing Toads

The issue you can run into with "frog" rods is casting accuracy. Most toads aren't that heavy so they don't load the rod tip to cast accurately. I use a 733 or 734 Dobyns on 50lb braid. Hope that helps. Thank you, That is the problem I run into. On my reg. frog rod the toad is so lite tha...
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: Rod for throwing Toads

Thanks for all the replies , I will try to look at them all before buying.
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: Rod for throwing Toads

Nothing against Phoenix rods but I would recommend a Dobyns Champion XP DC 735C F/C. Great all around rod, very light weight and well balanced. It does well for this technique and several others (texas rig, jigs, etc.). It retails for $260. If you want something at a little lower price point, the D...
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: Rod for throwing Toads

Nothing against Phoenix rods but I would recommend a Dobyns Champion XP DC 735C F/C. Great all around rod, very light weight and well balanced. It does well for this technique and several others (texas rig, jigs, etc.). It retails for $260. If you want something at a little lower price point, the D...
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod for throwing Toads
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Rod for throwing Toads

I throw a lot of Stanley Toads. To the point of buying and rigging a rod for just that so what rod, reel and line do you guys recommend. Also have to point out I really like Phenix rods and am looking at the Recon Elite, M-1 or Feather rods at this time. Anyone with an opinion which of those 3 wold ...
by Rod Martin
Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guess the Bassmaster Classic Winner Contest
Replies: 59
Views: 8884

Re: Guess the Bassmaster Classic Winner Contest

Luke Clausen