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by monte300
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optimax fuel rail and injector service
Replies: 10
Views: 730

Re: Optimax fuel rail and injector service

Good idea I’ll give them a call. I was there about three months ago to buy some bulk two cycle oil and the owner informed me that they no longer sell it in bulk because Mercury is no longer giving them discounts on 55 gallon drums. I’ve been a customer for over thirty years and he said nothing of th...
by monte300
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optimax fuel rail and injector service
Replies: 10
Views: 730

Re: Optimax fuel rail and injector service

Hard to beat Boatmasters for this service. They did mine motor runs great. I heard Boatmasters has closed or is closing soon Where did you hear that? I’m 64 and I know the guys that own it and they are younger than me. That’s a thriving business and if they are retiring, I’d be shocked if the busin...
by monte300
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks
Replies: 19
Views: 1159

Re: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks

JVGondal wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:19 pm
mark poulson wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:10 am
monte300 wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:28 pm Governor Greasy Newsome is the worst thing that ever happened to this state
Why do you say that?
:lol: :lol:
You have to be joking
Probably not enough characters allowed to explain in detail
by monte300
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks
Replies: 19
Views: 1159

Re: Governor’s multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel at time of fiscal cutbacks

Governor Greasy Newsome is the worst thing that ever happened to this state
by monte300
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

I took 5 hours but was dinking around with it. When it comes to the final test google is your friend
by monte300
Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

Technically by law the throwable flotation is supposed to be on the deck at all times. I don’t know anyone that has throwable flotation on their deck while fishing. I looked it up and here’s the law: vessels 16 feet in length or longer must have one USCG–approved throwable Type IV device on board an...
by monte300
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

Who is ever going to ask you for that card. I was once boarded about 20 years ago for a half hour they checked everything. They even checked to make sure the life jackets were appropriate for the large couple fellows in the boat. Back in those days I kept a few fish to eat, so they measured the fis...
by monte300
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Want to tell Newsom that you don't want the Delta tunnel
Replies: 4
Views: 466

Re: Want to tell Newsom that you don't want the Delta tunnel

We voted for the death penalty and he changed that
by monte300
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

It’s not perfect but it is a good thing Once you put 100 HP on a boat the operator should have some kind of knowledge Is it really any different than a car or truck? Less traffic but not always Way different then taking a test that you will forget in a weeks time versus going out with an instructor...
by monte300
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

I think they could have came up with better test questions.
by monte300
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS
Replies: 10
Views: 1693

Re: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS

To heck with roughing them up I wish they could arrest them without checking to see if they’ve stolen more than $900!
by monte300
Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: Ryan Cook Memorial Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 2341

Re: Ryan Cook Memorial Tournament

Awesome tribute
by monte300
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS
Replies: 10
Views: 1693

Re: Same guys tried to hit Rocklin PHOTOS

At $20 an hour I’m not sure it’s worth risking one’s life attempting to stop lowlife’s from stealing. Just a couple years ago a man working at Home Depot in Pleasanton lost his life trying to stop a theft.
by monte300
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

coyote268 wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:49 am Who enforces it?
I’ve heard that neither the game warden or sheriff’s will pull you over to see it, but if they ask and you don’t have it you’re subject to a fine.
by monte300
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Be On The Lookout: Hit Two Stores
Replies: 4
Views: 743

Re: Be On The Lookout: Robbed 2 Stores

That’s the world we live in now. More than $900?
by monte300
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course
Replies: 22
Views: 2475

Re: FREE CA Boaters Card Course: Free state specific boating safety course

Did it, passed it, that’s five hours of my life I can never get back. As bad as that was $61.82 for a 2024 California fishing license more than makes up for it WTF?
by monte300
Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dead Fish at Don Pedro
Replies: 31
Views: 6065

Re: Dead Fish at Don Pedro

Wow a three year old thread resurrected
by monte300
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ok, what boat to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 2087

Re: Ok, what boat to buy

Thanks for all the feedback. I am amazed at the price of new boats. Are there any real deals during the International Sportsmans' Expo show at Cal Expo in January? Seems like getting a quality used boat with warranty might be the best way to go. If I were to buy a used boat I’d pay Boatmasters in L...
by monte300
Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ok, what boat to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 2087

Re: Ok, what boat to buy

Popper, mostly recreation but hopefully get into a club then who knows. Monte what do you like about the Bass Cats and Skeeter? Anybody have experience with Phoenix, seems like the 721 Pro is reasonably priced. I like the Bass Cat because the hull is second to none, simply put a tank that rides wel...
by monte300
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ok, what boat to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 2087

Re: Ok, what boat to buy

I have a 19’ 2000 Triton and I love it. If I were to buy now it would be between Bass Cat with a Mercury or Skeeter with a Yamaha. All the boats you mention are quality.
by monte300
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I have the deepest disappointment on water issues in Governor Gavin Newsom
Replies: 3
Views: 551

Re: I have the deepest disappointment on water issues in Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Greasy Gruesome. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 he’s not our next president
by monte300
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Kayaks and Kick Boats
Topic: figure I'll introduce myself.
Replies: 5
Views: 806

Re: figure I'll introduce myself.

Welcome to the group!
by monte300
Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2024 Bass Pro Tour roster is set
Replies: 1
Views: 469

Re: 2024 Bass Pro Tour roster is set

Personally I’m boycotting all things MLF. I don’t like the direction their going, it’s a shame talented touring pros don’t have a little more livelihood stability.
by monte300
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Worldwide Watson talks MLF changes
Replies: 1
Views: 437

Worldwide Watson talks MLF changes



skip to 20 min mark. He starts getting REALLY candid @ 30
by monte300
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Fernando Valley Bassmasters
Replies: 11
Views: 1611

Re: San Fernando Valley Bassmasters

Are the Bass Classics of Santa Clara Valley still around? I belonged to that club around 40 years ago. We had guys like Don Raleigh, George Hawley and Alvin Haymond.
by monte300
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MLF Bass Pro Tour Changes Outrange Anglers
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Re: MLF Bass Pro Tour Changes

mark poulson wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:26 am Thanks for the link. I think he's right.
I got the opportunity to fish I with a national level pro one day last year and he predicts there won’t be anyone tournament fishing for a living within the next ten years.
by monte300
Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Average Hrs on boat per year
Replies: 16
Views: 1923

Re: Average Hrs on boat per year

JVGondal wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:35 am Agree with blue Ranger and whoop bass

I fish 6 to 12 days a month sometimes more
I burn about 100 hours a year
I think I run more than I need too
Gas prices keep me from running more than I need to :mrgreen:
by monte300
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Average Hrs on boat per year
Replies: 16
Views: 1923

Re: Average Hrs on boat per year

I only fish the Delta. I run about 20 minutes, fish for about 4 hours and run back. That probably explains the low hours on my motor.
by monte300
Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Average Hrs on boat per year
Replies: 16
Views: 1923

Re: Average Hrs on boat per year

I don't see how anybody could put 400+ hours on a motor each year unless they're guiding every day or some type of commercial operation. The average guy Probably doesn't put 50 hours a year on their rig. A few years back I was fishing way more then I should have and I could barely put 100 hours a y...
by monte300
Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Average Hrs on boat per year
Replies: 16
Views: 1923

Re: Average Hrs on boat per year

I fish once every two weeks for 8 months a year over the past 23 years and only have about 450 hours on my outboard. I know plenty of guys use their boats more than I do.
by monte300
Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: renewing boat reg.and qugga stickers
Replies: 9
Views: 1351

Re: renewing boat reg.and qugga stickers

Two weeks after ordering online I got both stickers in the mail.
by monte300
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: renewing boat reg.and qugga stickers
Replies: 9
Views: 1351

Re: renewing boat reg.and qugga stickers

I did both online a week and a half ago how long before I should expect to get my stickers?
by monte300
Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: O’Neill Forebay
Replies: 3
Views: 711

Re: O’Neill Forebay

Not sure how rough the water gets in the forebay, but I suggest if the wind is up much respect needs to be shown in the main San Luis lake, especially in a small craft.
by monte300
Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Testing 1, 2,3 for winter
Replies: 20
Views: 1663

Re: Testing 1, 2,3 for winter

Personally I think the most important factor is HOW you’re going to get back 8th your boat if you fall off. It ain’t easy! I don’t have room for a swim ladder on my rig. I jump in the lake every s9noften during the summer to cool off and test my ability to get back onboard. I step on the lower unit...
by monte300
Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cartoon Humor
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Re: Cartoon Humor

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by monte300
Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hot foot San Jose area
Replies: 3
Views: 411

Re: Hot foot San Jose area

185vsfrog wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:44 am Boatmasters will install no problem. Just gotta make an appointment.
Boatmasters is a first rate operation. I suspect they are working a couple months out at least
by monte300
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: carpet for an old champ
Replies: 8
Views: 948

Re: carpet for an old champ

The carpet in my 2000 Triton is still in decent shape. Must have been good quality carpet to start with
by monte300
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Color
Replies: 57
Views: 4180

Re: New Delta Color

I’m thinking they may need to get a room :mrgreen:
by monte300
Tue Aug 22, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Forrest didn't get a deer and I didn't win Nor Cal
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: Forrest didn't get a deer and I didn't win Nor Cal

Caleb.Smith wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:18 am I have mine but my work required it, and My understanding on it when talking to a couple on the water sheriff's is that it wont be enforced unless pulled over for another subsequent reason.
Caleb, any idea what the fine is for not obeying the new law?
by monte300
Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Windy Wednesday Nighters Ep13
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Re: Windy Wednesday Nighters Ep13

Now I KNOW he raised you right Caleb! :mrgreen:
by monte300
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe
Replies: 5
Views: 822

Re: SPO Part deux Fiasco???? Maybe

Glad you got your phone 📱 back
by monte300
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Snag Proof Open Fiasco??? Maybe
Replies: 2
Views: 839

Re: Snag Proof Open Fiasco??? Maybe

TMI?
by monte300
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PH...
Replies: 9
Views: 1005

Re: PH...

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Did anyone have one of these? I did!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DkER27eXrNU/U ... ate_21.JPG
by monte300
Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LAUNCH FEE ORWOOD RESORT
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Re: LAUNCH FEE ORWOOD RESORT

Just a heads up.. Orwood Resort has installed a machine that only accepts credit cards to pay for a launch. They no longer accept cash. Sounds like cash is Princess! :mrgreen: How much is Orwood charging for a launch these days? Back in the day it was $10 on weekends and $8 during the week. Just a ...
by monte300
Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

I encourage everyone to contact our representatives and let them know we oppose Governor Greasy Newsome’s proposal. This link makes it really easy.

https://boatingindustry.com/top-news/20 ... -increase/
by monte300
Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bait Monkey affects others too
Replies: 6
Views: 916

Re: Bait Monkey affects others too

My good buddy is an avid golfer and the other day he was telling me how ridiculous it is that he and some of his golfing friends are constantly buying the latest and greatest clubs, golf balls, shoes, etc. He said it was never ending and no matter what you buy, within six months there is a new prod...
by monte300
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Disqualification Info from Bass Pro Tour Stage Five
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

Re: Disqualification Info from Bass Pro Tour Stage Five

jiggin4bass wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:17 pm What does this have to do with fishing in Ca. :roll:
Not sure but it kicks the crap outta a board full of Icasts! I like this information because I follow the Bass Pro Tour. I also appreciate that MLF is vigilante about enforcing their rules.
by monte300
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

You guys are dreaming if you think it’s going to stop. Hasn’t stopped in the 50 years I’ve been driving. Truck registration is something to bitch about. Boat registration is cheap. I don’t know if the truckers union is in bed with the demorats or they have no power Ca banned the operation of trucks...
by monte300
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ca.Governor
Replies: 43
Views: 3255

Re: Ca.Governor

Sacramento politicians stick it to us all the time. Look at the boat luxury tax. They charge you sales tax on the value of your boat, even though you haven't sold it! Yep my luxury tax on my 23 year old bass boat is more now than pre-pandemic because he value of used boats has increased. They get u...