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by ttb31183
Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Northwest Bass Championship - Banks Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Re: Northwest Bass Championship - Banks Lake

Thanks Marc! Banks sure is a challenge finding fish over 2.5lbs...at least for me. Tons of fish, but 3lbers are gold there.
by ttb31183
Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Northwest Bass Championship - Banks Lake
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Northwest Bass Championship - Banks Lake

Last weekend was the championship tournament for the Northwest's largest and most prestigious team trail, Northwest Bass. Each year the event is either at Banks Lake or the Columbia River at the Tri-Cities and awards a boat to the top team. We even had California's own Kent Brown serving as the emce...
by ttb31183
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Summer Fishing Mix
Replies: 0
Views: 481

Summer Fishing Mix

I put together a video of some clips from my summer fishing trips in the Spokane area. There are many, many lakes in the area and this video shows clips from Badger Lake, Loon Lake and Long Lake. All of which are about 30 mins from my house. Summer in the northwest is usually all about the drop-shot...
by ttb31183
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: Mercury Fury 3 Blade Propeller 25 x 14
Replies: 3
Views: 1532

Mercury Fury 3 Blade Propeller 25 x 14

New in box One Mercury Fury outboard prop comes with hub. Part Number: 48-8M8023140 Three-blade, X7 Alloy™ stainless steel design Thinner blades and higher rake angles create unprecedented efficiency in all ranges of operation Increase both acceleration and top speed; the large blade area produces a...
by ttb31183
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Humminbird 1199SI ci HD
Replies: 0
Views: 985

Humminbird 1199SI ci HD

Brand new in box Humminbird 1199SI ci HD

$1800 TYD
by ttb31183
Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Banks Lake Bass Fishing
Replies: 0
Views: 471

Banks Lake Bass Fishing

Banks Lake in Eastern Washington is a favorite among tournament bass anglers. Many of the major team trails have their year end championship on this lake and I would guess that it may the most popular tournament lake in the state. My tournament partner Dan Rice and I will be fishing the Northwest Ba...
by ttb31183
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Chelan Smallmouth
Replies: 0
Views: 3764

Lake Chelan Smallmouth

Last weekend I fished Lake Chelan in central Washingto State. It was for the final qualifier for the TBF and it was an awesome experience. The lake is unlike any other I have fished: very deep, huge smallmouth and ultra clear water. I grew up fishing Lake Mead and Chelan is as clear, or more even mo...
by ttb31183
Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Moose Encounter While Fishing
Replies: 0
Views: 477

Moose Encounter While Fishing

Living in the Northwest, I am lucky to see all kinds of wildlife while fishing. Bald eagles, deer, turkeys and more are just part of the fun. I was recently fishing on a local lake and came across three moose. They didn't even give me a second look as they were eating from a fruit tree that was in a...
by ttb31183
Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Pugeut Sound Bass Fishing Lakes
Replies: 2
Views: 583

Re: Best Pugeut Sound Bass Fishing Lakes

The only one I have fished is Lake Washington which holds some really big smallmouth. Sorry no help on the smaller lakes, if you asked about the east side of the state I would have many options for you.
by ttb31183
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Badger Lake Beatdown
Replies: 2
Views: 924

Re: Badger Lake Beatdown

kam wrote:Thanks for the post! Love that state, and hope to drag the boat up there soon!
No problem. There are so many good lakes within about 45 minutes of me, it is hard to choose where to go each time.
by ttb31183
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Badger Lake Beatdown
Replies: 2
Views: 924

Badger Lake Beatdown

http://www.thebassbite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Badger-Lake-Pairings.jpg The Badger Lake Beatdown presented by Lamiglas was held on Sunday, August 3rd. This was the fifth regular season tournament for the Spokane Bass Club and was held at Badger Lake just outside of Cheney, WA. This small lak...
by ttb31183
Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Excellent summer fishing in the Northwest
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Excellent summer fishing in the Northwest

One of the great things about living in Washington is the numerous small lakes that are full of big largemouth and smallmouth. I have lived in the Southwest and also in Florida and I still feel that Washington state has the best bass fishing around. The amount of four and five pound fish is crazy an...
by ttb31183
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: HDS 12 Touch Screen with Insight for sale - NEW IN BOX
Replies: 2
Views: 1163

HDS 12 Touch Screen with Insight for sale - NEW IN BOX

Gen 2 Lowrance HDS-12 Touch Screen. New in box and comes with transducer.

Retail $3399

$2700 with free shipping and insurance through UPS.
by ttb31183
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Topwater Smallmouth Video
Replies: 0
Views: 750

Topwater Smallmouth Video

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we were in a heat wave over the past two weeks. Temperatures at and above 100 degrees are not that common and it was like that for almost two weeks. The best thing about it was the topwater fishing we have been experiencing. Our topwater season is relatively short up h...
by ttb31183
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yachts, Seahawks and Bass
Replies: 1
Views: 704

Yachts, Seahawks and Bass

Fishing Lake Washington: Yachts, Seahawks and Bass Lake Washington is located right in the middle of Seattle, and is not somewhere where you would associate trophy largemouth smallmouth..but they are there. The lake is very different from what I am used to as you are fishing next to multi-million do...
by ttb31183
Wed May 21, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Boat For Rough Water
Replies: 30
Views: 40837

Re: Best Boat For Rough Water

Ive always been a ranger guy but just bought a 199 legend ,way nicer ride than the 519 I had , If looking at new I would check out the new legend v-20 Dave My Alpha 199 is a much better ride (in all areas) then my previous 2004 198 Champ. Its faster, more nimble in turns at all speeds, drier ride, ...
by ttb31183
Fri May 16, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?
Replies: 17
Views: 2910

Re: Whats the hottest and coldest temps you have fished in?

Used to live in Vegas and fish those lakes..so there were too many hot days to pick one, definitely in the 110's. Now I live in Washington State and fish until the last week of November and start in early March...so too many cold ones to have one stand out...WELL below freezing is all I can say.
by ttb31183
Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: HDS 12 Touch Screen with Insight for sale - NEW IN BOX
Replies: 1
Views: 1435

HDS 12 Touch Screen with Insight for sale - NEW IN BOX

Gen 2 Lowrance HDS-12 Touch Screen. New in box and comes with transducer.

Retail $3399

$3100 + shipping. Shipping and insurance will come to around $40-50 for UPS.
by ttb31183
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: FLW Lake Havasu!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2508

Re: FLW Lake Havasu!!!!!!

I'll be there, fishing the pro side. Can't wait to fish down there again.
by ttb31183
Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lock-n-Haul drawing
Replies: 43
Views: 6235

Re: Lock-n-Haul drawing

I just made a cross country trip with it on (total of 4,200 miles) and no problems at all.
by ttb31183
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: B.A.S.S. Returning to the West Coast?
Replies: 9
Views: 2135

B.A.S.S. Returning to the West Coast?

I just read on Jerry McKinnis' blog about a possible return to the West Coast for B.A.S.S. I hope it is more than just rumors for you guys. You can read the entire post by clicking on my site in the signature.

What do you think? Is it a dream? or will it happen?
by ttb31183
Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Seaguar Red Label
Replies: 11
Views: 2153

Re: Seaguar Red Label

I love the Red Label. I use them all from Red Label all the way up to Tatsu and have nothing bad to say about any of them. The Red Label is actually the first ever formula for fluoro (Seaguar invented it for fishing lines). I use the Red Label most now just because it is much cheaper and awesome to ...
by ttb31183
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bradley Roy: The Youngest Elite Fisherman
Replies: 6
Views: 1352

Bradley Roy: The Youngest Elite Fisherman

Had the chance to interview Bradley Roy after the Delta. You can check it out on my blog. The link is in my signature.
by ttb31183
Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question - Bass Fishing in Florida - Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1187

Re: Question - Bass Fishing in Florida - Question

Junebug...Junebug...Junebug.

That's all you need. Zoom Ultravibe Speedworms, Senkos, and ribbontails.

Also some watermelon flukes and horny toads and your all set. You can fish soft plastics all year for numbers and big fish.
by ttb31183
Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: IT WAS A BLAST!! THANK YOU ALL!!
Replies: 21
Views: 3552

Re: IT WAS A BLAST!! THANK YOU ALL!!

That's pretty awesome David. I still remember talking fishing with you in high school. I got out of the West Coast and I'm now down in Florida. If you ever get down here let's go fish Okeechobee.
by ttb31183
Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: phat frog
Replies: 6
Views: 1276

Re: phat frog

I love Chronic and Papa Midnight...they are my favorites so far. They will be out soon and are definitely worth the wait.
by ttb31183
Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Lamiglas Excel Rods
Replies: 6
Views: 1593

Re: New Lamiglas Excel Rods

I got two of them in the mail a few weeks ago. They are awesome, and even better when you see how much they cost. $99-$109 is a great deal. I ordered a XL 703S for shaky heads and a XL 735C for frogs and light flipping. They are light and feel great.
by ttb31183
Sun Jul 26, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone seen the new Ish frog in person?
Replies: 7
Views: 2205

Re: Anyone seen the new Ish frog in person?

[/quote]No water at all? How does it sit in the water? The back end nice and low for a good hookset?[/quote] Nothing scientific here, but you can see the Phat Frog is much flatter and sits low for a great hookset. <img src="http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/ttb31183/froggy.jpg" border...
by ttb31183
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone seen the new Ish frog in person?
Replies: 7
Views: 2205

Re: Anyone seen the new Ish frog in person?

YES....they are definitely worth the wait. It will not sink. I have used it for a few days on the water and haven't had to squeeze water out of it once. Besides that, you can walk it very easily...and the colors are sweet!
by ttb31183
Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flying into Havasu?
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: Flying into Havasu?

Fly into Vegas and then rent a car and drive 2 hours. Pretty easy. I did it in April from Florida.
by ttb31183
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Carbotex?
Replies: 1
Views: 380

Re: Carbotex?

Carbotex is great line and is a big name in Europe. I first heard about the company at ICAST last year and have been using their line since last Fall and have been very impressed. Thin diameter and great castability. Right now it is only available in the U.S. on-line, www.carbotexusa.com (they are a...
by ttb31183
Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Defective Lucky Craft
Replies: 4
Views: 953

Defective Lucky Craft

I have a Lucky Craft Sammy 128 that started leaking immediately after I purchased it. Does LC replace baits due to defect? I bought it a few years ago and it has been hidden away in an old tackle box until a few days ago. Any help would be appreciated.
by ttb31183
Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Personal Plates
Replies: 32
Views: 4109

Re: Personal Plates

I saw one today at Cabela's that was BASSTRX it was an Idaho plate so it might still be available in CA
by ttb31183
Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reel ?
Replies: 22
Views: 2259

Re: Reel ?

The Cabela's Prodigy IS almost identical to the Daiwa Tierra...it even says "engineered bY Daiwa for Cabelas on the reel".... The new Citica is actually a step up from the "old" curado. The "new" curado is even better than both. I like the 100 size for pitching, much ea...
by ttb31183
Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What brand of glasses do you prefer?
Replies: 36
Views: 4708

Re: What brand of glasses do you prefer?

EyeSurrender glasses are awesome. I have broken, dropped in the water, or scracthed way to many Hobies and Costas to buy anything else. For the price of one pair of Costas you can get 4 different lenses of EyeSurrenders. Amber and Gray are my favs.
by ttb31183
Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Reno Cabela's - WOW
Replies: 14
Views: 2714

Re: Reno Cabela's - WOW

I am lucky enough to work for the new store in Post Falls, ID. We just opened two weeks ago and it has been PACKED every day since we opened. It's an amazing store, we have something like 230 reels on display and not enough room to show everything we have. The fish tanks are smaller than I expected,...
by ttb31183
Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is your biggest 5 fish limit this year?
Replies: 49
Views: 5277

Re: What is your biggest 5 fish limit this year?

20lbs 3oz in smallies....
by ttb31183
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Lake Mead
Replies: 21
Views: 3024

Re: Drain it

I haven't fished Mead for years cuz I don't think it's worth the gas any more. So let me ask you this. Why does WON Bass continue to have the US Open at a lake that sucks? Would Havasu or some other lake be a better option? Most of the big circuits move the championships around rather then have it ...
by ttb31183
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Lake Mead
Replies: 21
Views: 3024

Re: Drain it*NM*

*NM*
by ttb31183
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: i was told i could not go fishing today!!
Replies: 162
Views: 16077

Re: i was told i could not go fishing today!!

Tyler Brinks, Does your girlfriend have a younger sister?? :lol: :lol: I've been holding out for one that'll fish with me, needless to say, not too many ladies come a callin' :wink: Bass are just as important as taking out the garbage and puttign the dishes away! BassManDan No sister...sorry Dan......
by ttb31183
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: i was told i could not go fishing today!!
Replies: 162
Views: 16077

Re: i was told i could not go fishing today!!

My girlfriend only gets mad when I go fishing without her. Thats a good problem to have. She loves it as much me. Fin d a girl who likes to fish, they are out there!
by ttb31183
Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Washington Fishing regulations???? HELP!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 524

Re: Washington Fishing regulations???? HELP!!!

All of the size limits do not apply to tournaments. You're right the regs are pretty confusing. At least the tournament isn't in May or June...then we have regs on how many largemouths we can keep.

There is no special culling rule, just do it as you normally do.
by ttb31183
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Series - Tri-Cities
Replies: 3
Views: 473

Re: FLW Series - Tri-Cities

Thanks guys. If anyone is looking for a co to sign up with let me know.
by ttb31183
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Series - Tri-Cities
Replies: 3
Views: 473

FLW Series - Tri-Cities

Anyone know the number of entries for the tournament? FLW just told me its "not full yet". My buddy is looking to sign up as a co-angler.
by ttb31183
Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wasting Too Much Fishing Line
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Wasting Too Much Fishing Line

A blood knot works great for me.
by ttb31183
Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When is evryone heading for the Western FLW(Tri-Cities)
Replies: 14
Views: 1489

Re: When is evryone heading for the Western FLW(Tri-Cities)

I will be coming down on Sunday the 16th. I have already fished it a few times this summer. I can't wait! There are plenty of Wal-Marts and places like that to get licenses, or you can do it online. I think you will need an Oregon license if you plan on locking down to Boardman.
by ttb31183
Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ultimate Match Fishing
Replies: 16
Views: 2349

Re: Ultimate Match Fishing

Luke will get what's coming to him...the show has already been taped for a few months...
by ttb31183
Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: nearest ranger boat dealer in washington to BC border
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Re: nearest ranger boat dealer in washington to BC border

Spokane Valley Marine in Spokane. Only 2 hours south of the border.

www.spokanevalleymarine.com

Ask for Scott Gerwitz.