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by bustout
Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Big swells
Replies: 17
Views: 6444

Re: Big swells

be careful about the staying on top in rough water theory !!! i had a buddy that believed that and we we goin 40mph in 5 ft or so chop and then bam....one was 6ft or more came over the bow, broke his fish/ski dual windshield and then we found ourselves 70degress almost perpendicular to the water!!!!...
by bustout
Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: delta this afternoon where to go what methods???
Replies: 12
Views: 1593

Re: delta this afternoon where to go what methods???

i tried some canopy fishin near paradise. 1st hookup the fish pracdtically hit it as it pucnched thru the slop. i waited a few seconds before setting the hook and bam...line broke i only had 12lb flouro so i learned 1st hand why the higher # test is needed. caught several more before dark and luckil...
by bustout
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: delta this afternoon where to go what methods???
Replies: 12
Views: 1593

delta this afternoon where to go what methods???

hi everyone, gettin off early from work and headed out to the delta any tips? i am really struggling w/ the murky water last few weeks. where can i find cleaner water? i have been fishing primarily in the east delta (mildred east) also, are the fish in the canopies/slop recently? i havent tried to p...
by bustout
Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: current delta bite....morning or evening...which is better
Replies: 2
Views: 721

current delta bite....morning or evening...which is better

during the heat wave a few weeks ago....mornings were better for me on the delta

now that we are more close to normal temps for this year anyone notice a better bite in the morning vs. evening?

also, anyone do nite fishing recently w/ good success?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hogan...what time do the gates open in the morning?
Replies: 2
Views: 963

Hogan...what time do the gates open in the morning?

thanks.....

any recent reports?
by bustout
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: maximum trolling motor shaft length
Replies: 3
Views: 804

can a motorguide be increased to 70 inch shaft?

thanks Jay !!!

would it be possible to make a motorguide 70" shaft ? I have one which is curently a 42"shaft

thanks
jack
by bustout
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: maximum trolling motor shaft length
Replies: 3
Views: 804

can a motorguide be increased to 70 inch shaft?

thanks Jay !!!

would it be possible to make a motorguide 70" shaft ? I have one which is curently a 42"shaft

thanks
jack
by bustout
Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: maximum trolling motor shaft length
Replies: 3
Views: 804

maximum trolling motor shaft length

:?: does anyone know if you can purchase or increase the shaft lenght on trolling motors? I have a deep V family boat that I want to put on the trolilng motor on the bow but 60in (minnkota) and 56in (motor guide) are a little too short. it would be nice to do a litle bass fishin when not towing kids...
by bustout
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pet Peeves
Replies: 51
Views: 66446

Re: Pet Peeves

......when just about every cast brings back a load of moss/weeds .....on a 2 lane launch ramp, someone backs down the middle of the ramp which doesn't allow another boat to launch beside .....when your backseater/seaters dont do ANYTHING when you have a nice one on and need the net! .....when you a...
by bustout
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: where to go nite fishing?
Replies: 3
Views: 769

where to go nite fishing?

looking to get a few friends on some bass at nite this weekend to prove to them that nite can be as productive if not more productive in spring/summer. here are my choices.... 1) launch at orwood and fish inside disco 2) launch at paradise and fish whites 3) launch at whiskey slough and fish current...
by bustout
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wind storm yesterday....anyone do well?
Replies: 4
Views: 1152

wind storm yesterday....anyone do well?

i fished near paradise/whites slough yesteday.....with the wind blowing hard all morning and low tide i mainly fished a spinner bait as it was idifficult to work a plastic thru the weeds. fished tule sides of whites and rock sides. only produced 8 bites all little 1 lbers anyone do well in these con...
by bustout
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wind storm yesterday....anyone do well?
Replies: 0
Views: 220

wind storm yesterday....anyone do well?

i fished near paradise/whites slough yesteday.....with the wind blowing hard all morning and low tide i mainly fished a spinner bait as it was idifficult to work a plastic thru the weeds. fished tule sides of whites and rock sides. only produced 8 bites all little 1 lbers anyone do well in these con...
by bustout
Mon May 22, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: yama lube etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 1197

Re: yama lube etc.

boat dock in fremont
by bustout
Wed May 03, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cheapest GAS prices link
Replies: 4
Views: 760

$2.28/gal in Sunnyvale yesterday!!!!

regular unleaded....sign said 3.28 but pumps were programmed at 2.28. probably won't last long once they discover their error!!!
by bustout
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: how is the delta bite after it re-opened?
Replies: 0
Views: 370

how is the delta bite after it re-opened?

going out sat.....any suggestions or help would be appreciated

thanks in advance
by bustout
Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: senko line
Replies: 10
Views: 2299

senko line

what is everyone's opinion on flourocarbon line vs std mono or braid when fishin senko's

also which flourocarbon brand is recommended and # lb test to use

thanks in advance
by bustout
Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Speaking of surface temps..............
Replies: 17
Views: 3991

Re: Speaking of surface temps..............

Cooch....what temp do delta bass spawn?

i thought it was 58 deg.

do ya know if the water around franks is warmer colder than sandmound area?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Wed Mar 15, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury Quickleen Fuel Cleaner / Conditioner
Replies: 9
Views: 3154

Re: Mercury Quickleen Fuel Cleaner / Conditioner

i have used yamaha "ring free" in my 200efi and 115 mariner (merc)

its a needed product for long trouble free operation from my experience.

now the tough decision is to switch to the merc version or not
by bustout
Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: spawn and full moon
Replies: 0
Views: 685

spawn and full moon

i have read full moon has a lot to do w/ spawing activiity

how is fishing in the delta before and after a full moon during the spring (spawn)?

is it better or worse before or after the full moon?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: current delta bite
Replies: 0
Views: 349

current delta bite

has anyone been out this week? any good results?

is it worth giving a try this weekend?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best flip/pitch reel....curado?
Replies: 16
Views: 3382

best flip/pitch reel....curado?

is the standard curado still available?

is the super free version that much better? its almost double the cost of what i paid for my curado201's....

for $199....is it worth it?

are there any reels close to $100 that perform as well as the std curado?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best flip/pitch reel....curado?
Replies: 0
Views: 315

best flip/pitch reel....curado?

is the standard curado still available?

is the super free version that much better? its almost double the cost of what i paid for my curado201's....

for $199....is it worth it?

are there any reels close to $100 that perform as well as the std curado?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: delta bite...need suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Re: delta bite...need suggestions

thanks cooch! i'll give er a try this weekend....
by bustout
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: delta bite...need suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

delta bite...need suggestions

some of the recent tips are to find clear water w/ rock banks and deeper water.

question....does this relate to areas w/ current or without? is the bite better in current or dead end sloughs?

thanks in advance
by bustout
Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 200hp yamaha help
Replies: 4
Views: 708

Re: 200hp yamaha help

thanks....can you explain what the carb jets look like? i can provide pictures....
by bustout
Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 200hp yamaha help
Replies: 4
Views: 708

200hp yamaha help

when just starting out 1st thing in the morning, all seems ok. Open throttle and when over 4k rpm, after about 30sec get a hesitation. for the rest of the day, intermittenly gives the hesitation, sometimes will not go greater than 4k rpm is this a fuel starvation prob(fuel line leak, fuel pump), or ...
by bustout
Tue Sep 20, 2005 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Prop help !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Need Prop help !!!!

I bought a boat w/ 200hp yamaha and wanted to remove the prop and replace with one with a different pitch

the problem is that there is a mc gard prop nut lock on it so i can't get a standard wrench on there. previous owner does not have the key.

where do i go from here?

thanks in advance
jack
by bustout
Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SUZUKI OUTB0ARDS....GOOD/BAD???
Replies: 1
Views: 586

SUZUKI OUTB0ARDS....GOOD/BAD???

looking at a boat w 140 hp suzuki, late 90's (not sure if 2 or4 stroke). never heard of good or bad news about them.....

any info appreciated
thanks in advance
by bustout
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need crankbait, rattletrap help !
Replies: 6
Views: 1936

need crankbait, rattletrap help !

it is mentioned to tick the top of weeds and it is what draws the strikes.....my problem, like in franks track is that once i tick the weeds which can be sumberged a few feet, is that weeds stick to my lure... will fish hit it when my lure is buried with weeds? what am i doing wrong? i use a curado ...
by bustout
Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: convert from cable to hyd steering
Replies: 2
Views: 652

convert from cable to hyd steering

Where can I get it done near stockton? 200 merc efi on a 20ft nitro

how much typically?

thanks in advance