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drew

Most people can't tell the difference between a Gizzard shad and a threadfin. I believe the main physical difference is the size. There are many different kinds of herring and most look very similar. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/threadfinshad/ http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwil...

drew

Threadfin shad typically top out at 4". They might be gizzard or American shad or another variety of herring. I have heard it is common to catch a larger variety in the 2-4pound range in the Columbia river.

drew

Very good point. Did anyone confirm the weight of this fish with a good quality scale? What was the length and girth, 24"X22" Either way nice fish. Would someone please get the message out that that's a crappy way to hold a 17 pound fish, especially if you intend to release it. Great way t...

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What weight line and leader are you contemplating? I guess you will have to test it out for yourself and make your own judgment. I believe we all agree that a leader is a liability. Some of us feel it has no benefit and others feel it is beneficial. The question is does the benefit out way the liabi...

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In my opinion, no, but to each their own. The low stretch characteristics of the braid will concentrate any shock load to the leader. Most of the time when you set hook the concentrated load will cause the weakest link (knot) to fail. Sometimes the braid will actually shear the leader.

drew

Good point. In your second to last sentence do you mean test ride or test drive?

drew

Was it a 92 Procraft with 2005 Procraft bucket seats? If so look at this recent thread. http://www.westernbass.com/forum/viewto ... =27736&f=2

drew

I have a Tracker Pro-Team. Tracker uses cheap materials, carpeting, console plastic etc. The warranties are not transferable which hurts the resale. They appear to be inexpensive the way they are marketed, but out the door with options they get expensive.

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I understand that we need some regulation, but it's getting out of control. It appears that regulation has become too profitable. If someone makes a mistake and forgets to display their license they should be able to show proof that they did purchase one before they were fined and have all the fines...

drew

Thats a very good idea. I would show up to an event like that. It would be awesome to test the different models side by side.

drew

MP, I think you missed my point. I was basically saying that Ranger boats might sell for more then the competition because they have a larger percent of the market and have a better then average reputation. I believe they cost more partially because they have a larger margin on their product.

drew

Does anyone know what Genmar's plans are for Champion in the future? Tom you must love your Legend so much that you must actually spend your whole tournament day driving don't you? Remember there's another boat company out there that is a way better fishing platform, and a Legend couldn't hold it's ...

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I disagree. Hypothetically a larger more well known manufacturer could build a better and less expensive boat then a smaller less known company. The larger MFG would buy all materials at a higher volume and a reduced price. The engineering and marketing would be amortized over a larger volume as wel...

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I partially agree with your statements about the higher residual value of ranger boats over some of the other brands. However inflation does raise the value of the older boats as well as the current models. From what I have gathered from some of the recent threads about the different brands, is that...

drew

I'm also shopping for a new boat. I recently test drove/fished a Legend Alpha 199 w/225 Optimax. This was a perfect example with less then 40hrs and very well maintained. I really like it and I would be more then satisfied with a Legend. It really rode nice, very smooth and stable. With two people a...

drew

Are you sure you want a fair colored Retriever? The blocker Retrievers are commonly called English retrievers, since they were bread after the original American bread in England. The English bread dogs are usually larger and more mellow. Almost all animals are darker on the upper side. Most Yellows ...

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Good info. There are many SAE papers written on this subject, unfortunately they are fairly dry reading. I have ten years invested in studing MFG, Mech. and Mat engineering. I also received several of my first internal combustion engine related patents before I was thirty. I may have actually forgot...

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Actually the octane does not change the burn rate or flame propagation of the combustion process. It is a measurement of the stability of the fuel to resist knocking and eventually pre-ignition. Usually pre-igniton is caused from free radicals (small parts of hydrocarbons that will ignite more easil...

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It really does not matter. There is a very subtle difference between the grades at this point. The higher octane gasolines do have slightly more toulene and other additives then the lower octane fuels. In general there is not much of a difference. The most important aspect would be the condition of ...

drew

Mustad Power Lock Plus Weighted EWG Hook. No need to pull the weight through the nose.

drew

I have used the TW recommendation with the Mustad Power Lock Weighted EWG Hook with good results

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage ... BTPTT.html

drew

I have a similar story, except I live 15 minutes from Lopez and it is obviously the lake I fish the most. It has received more traffic this year then previous. The extra pressure has made it more challenging to fish. I have not had any luck with swimbaits over 6". From my experience it is a sma...

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Do you drive in over drive around town? I believe in the Fords you can drive in 3 instead of OD or D and the trans will shift up down but not into top gear. This will allow some extra engine braking. My Chevy had a tow button that would prevent it from shifting into OD and also altered the shift pat...

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I would try a bait with a more realistic presentation. You might try a soft bait like a Basstrix paddle tail tube. Try to match the hatch better. My experience with spots at Naci has been similar smaller fish are easy. I switched from a small shad colored crankbait to a craw or a tube and got bigger...

drew

I can't speak for all states or even east vs west, but I grew up in south FL and then moved to CA mid way through my fishing career. It is much harder to fish CA lakes. I believe that is why west coaters are better. The fishing pressure is much greater in CA and in general the lakes are deeper with ...

drew

I fish there regularly. I tried to fish a tourney last weekend, but it turned into an ugly race for the water between three different orgs. I recommend you get there early since there are two permits for 6/16. I recommend warm clothing, last weekend with the wind chill it was down in the forties. Al...

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Your absolutely right. As far as we know at this point they are innocent. Being overly opinionated can be a bad thing. I've read this entire thread and article and all I can and will say is that Brian deserves his day in court. One of the things that makes this country of ours great is that you aren...

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Is Gold coast having a tournament at Lopez one week later on 7/28? Is pre-reg required or can we reg in the am of the tournament?

drew

What if the animal was in direct competition with humans? Previous generations would hunt common birds of prey because they would compete for quail. Every animal on this planet is hurting some other species, it's somewhat natural. It seems the people in question were getting a little reckless in the...

drew

I have been pleased with my purchases from TW. Since I work next door to them, I have had a chance to get to know the employees and their all cool and very helpful.

drew

They are back ordered from the manufacturer, they have very low output capabilities. My recommendation is to place an order with Tackle Warehouse and secure your position. Goodluck

drew

After painstakingly re-entering literally hundreds of phone numbers (contacts) into my new cell phone (having dropped my old cell phone into Castaic Lake), how do I go about saving them so that I will NEVER have to do this again? My new cell phone (an LG VX8300) has a MicroSD port on it. Can I save...

drew

I don't blame you for wanting to release her quickly, it looks like she had a substantial part of the species future in her belly. I hope someday I will be skillful enough to catch a beauty like that. Congratulations.

drew

Just out of curiosity how long was she?

drew

Thanks for outing me. Maybe I'm living a double life or have mulitiple personalities. Drew was not available on the BBC.

macinckirk wrote:
drew wrote:Ok I will write a report from last night. I was testing a Curado 101d. BTW I think left hand reels might be the way of the future.
LOL so your leo13 on BBC

drew

Ok I will write a report from last night. I was testing a Curado 101d. BTW I think left hand reels might be the way of the future.

drew

Does anyone actually read the reports? I fish the pez weekly.

drew

Does anyone have the contact info for this Club?

drew

How do you think it compares to the dartanium material that Shimano uses in their higher end reels? I thought the dartanium was the latest and greatest material.

drew

I agree. Well said.

drew

I always thought it was first come first serve. When a boat leaves a spot to go fish another location, the spot is open. I don't believe anyone owns a spot. If someone is where I want to fish I just stay 50 yards or so away and wait for them to move on. If the fishing is meager where I end up and th...

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I have a 200dsv and have been very happy with it, however it is way too small for medium size swim baits. I was thinking about getting a 300 for mid size sb's as well, but decided on a Cardiff. I think the limiting factor is how heavy of a line you want to use, weight of the baits and the type of ro...

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Two stroke engines are basically still in their infancy. Four strokes have been developing for twice as long as two strokes. In the mid 60's Suzuki made a great deal of progress with 2 strokes and then in 71 Yamaha perfected them by todayâ€™s standards. It's a shame that bad legislation may kill the...

drew

What is your reason for selling after only 6 months?

drew

Is pre-fishing ok with ABA?

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Thanks.

drew

Does anyone know if there are any tournaments this Saturday 5/5 at Margarita? The DFG lists that ABA and Golden Empire Bass both have permits for 5/5. I could not find any info though.

drew

I'm not a hypocrite. I like to fish and I understand some fish will be hurt in the process. I never said that all the fish were hurt or too many. My point is that some will be hurt, it is inevitable . Nothing I have said is wrong. What I have said is not what several anglers want to admit. I think y...

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So we never hurt any of the fish while we are practicing C&R? If you can't admit that even though we try to do our best to maintain the fishâ€™s health, we are still damaging a certain percent, then you are wrong. Female bass are selective, right or wrong? How much time do they have to return th...

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