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by eagle123777
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 36V + 12V charging set up?
Replies: 4
Views: 907

Re: 36V + 12V charging set up?

u do not have to disconnect the cables after charging, when u pull the plug there is no electricity running through them then so nothing will happen. with only a 3 bank charger u will will have to pull one set and switch to the last battery and charge again, it wont hurt the other two charged batter...
by eagle123777
Sun Aug 25, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ClearLake Lodgeing
Replies: 8
Views: 1584

Re: ClearLake Lodgeing

clearlake state park now has little huts that rent year round..go to Reserveamerica.com for reservations and prices.
by eagle123777
Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta rally postponed....
Replies: 18
Views: 3712

Re: Fall rally dates, details...

triton owners tournament is also that weekend.
by eagle123777
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: N Cal. Wounded Warrior Bass Tournament Lake Shasta Nov 9-10
Replies: 7
Views: 1608

Re: N Cal. Wounded Warrior Bass Tournament Lake Shasta Nov 9

tried ur FB page link to keep track of the event but says its not available..
by eagle123777
Thu Aug 15, 2013 2:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: First Clear Lake trip in a LONG time
Replies: 6
Views: 1779

Re: First Clear Lake trip in a LONG time

as u know clearlake is a large lake and fish everywhere from the shore out to 15ft, in fact my largest have been between 10 and 15ft and i throw the kitchen sink at them. this time of year start with top water and if nothing happens hit the tulies and weeds out deeper and dont forget the docks...tri...
by eagle123777
Sat Aug 10, 2013 4:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Front Fish Finder Help
Replies: 6
Views: 1178

Re: Front Fish Finder Help

check out the lowrance threads at bass boat central..
by eagle123777
Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Help
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

Re: Clearlake Help

DanIsaac wrote:what algae? This lake is as clean as I've seen it in 8 or 10 years and is fishing unbelievable. Dave's right on, topwater should be WIDE OPEN in Sept. Dan
great to hear that, last year was the worst I have seen it in 15 years of fishing at clearlake, so will make a trip after all this year...thks
by eagle123777
Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clearlake Help
Replies: 7
Views: 1359

Re: Clearlake Help

I am going to be heading to Clearlake for the first time at the end of September. I was hoping to get some help on launch ramps and a close place to have the boat inspected. It looks like Lucerne is going to be the closest launch ramp. Also we have heard that the North end can get pretty bad in the...
by eagle123777
Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee Help
Replies: 5
Views: 986

Re: Pardee Help

i went several weeks ago but went mainly to check out the campground. it is nice lake but we couldnt find much structure or cover but up river there were areas that looked like they should hold fish especially on the points but we could not locate them up to 20ft. it was the first time on the lake b...
by eagle123777
Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best way to remove DFI oil from carpet??
Replies: 4
Views: 965

Re: Best way to remove DFI oil from carpet??

some use hydrogen peroxide to get blood out could give that a try..
by eagle123777
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Duramax fuel priming issue
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Duramax fuel priming issue

think u will have better luck on the gm duramax site, i have had two and never had to rebuild anything..
by eagle123777
Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake comanche
Replies: 2
Views: 785

Re: lake comanche

MT wrote:Camanche is never as gin clear as Pardee can get. Always has a little tint to it but I would still consider it clear. Lots of skiers and pleasure boaters too so lots of mudlines now. Pinks, purples and browns show up nicely for the fish up there.
thks..
by eagle123777
Mon Jul 01, 2013 4:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake comanche
Replies: 2
Views: 785

lake comanche

working on a game plan for Comanche, does anyone know if it is a clear water lake like pardee was couple of weeks ago..thks
by eagle123777
Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Running Minnkota 101 on 24volts
Replies: 3
Views: 4030

Re: Running Minnkota 101 on 24volts

I have a minnkota 101 but only have room for 3 batteries I have been running it with all 3 linked to get 36 volts but by the middle of the day when I hit the trolling motor my graph will turn off or when the live well comes on it will cause the graph to turn off thought it was bad batteries so I re...
by eagle123777
Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

Re: Trolling Motor

a new battery doesn't mean a good battery. check them with a meter or take them to a auto store to have them checked. if they are good u probably have a wiring problem, check ur TM plug for corrosion and loose wires at the connection, that happens a lot. its 12v so not to many things to check
by eagle123777
Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: pardee dam road
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

Re: pardee dam road

no restrictions and there is a light at either end of the narrow part so that you won't meet any on coming traffic while you are on there......pulled lots of boats over the dam at Pardee with no issues!!!! kb thks that's what I needed...time for other places other than our normal foothill haunts...
by eagle123777
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: pardee dam road
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

Re: pardee dam road

thks, it looked narrow trying figure out the best route from Manteca..
by eagle123777
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: pardee dam road
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

pardee dam road

does anyone know if there are restrictions for pulling boats over pardee dam road from valley springs..thks
by eagle123777
Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fees at pardee and comanchee
Replies: 2
Views: 749

Re: fees at pardee and comanchee

thks, i found a webpage for both lakes and all fees were listed..
by eagle123777
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fees at pardee and comanchee
Replies: 2
Views: 749

fees at pardee and comanchee

does anyone know what the fees are at these lakes other than the launch fee..thks
by eagle123777
Thu May 30, 2013 8:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where are the best places to stay near New Melones Lake?
Replies: 5
Views: 1280

Re: Where are the best places to stay near New Melones Lake?

they are right forgot about those two as have never stayed there...good diner in angels camp also..
by eagle123777
Thu May 30, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where are the best places to stay near New Melones Lake?
Replies: 5
Views: 1280

Re: Where are the best places to stay near New Melones Lake?

there are no hotels/motels, cabins,near the lake, there is a campground that u can reserve thru reserveamerica.com but there are no hookups otherwords no power. not sure if you can rent a slip at the marina you would have to call and ask about that. if you camp you could take a generator but if you ...
by eagle123777
Thu May 23, 2013 5:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 07 Triton 20 x2 with 250 prop pitch?
Replies: 2
Views: 970

Re: 07 Triton 20 x2 with 250 prop pitch?

I have an 07 Triton 20 X2 with Merc Pro XS 250 I got a new motor and they put a 27p Fury on it. I rarely tach over 5300 I know the rev limiter is @6000 Was wondering if anybody else had this boat and what they run & speed they get. Thanks there are many threads on setup on the triton board at b...
by eagle123777
Mon May 06, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lowrance 510C problems
Replies: 2
Views: 408

Re: lowrance 510C problems

thats how the warranty works and the 510 may be older then what you think, the warranty for the initial gen 2's are running out since they started the gen 2 elite. all lowrances need a constant 12 volts or they will do what yours is doing they will shut off. i would check the battery it is wired to ...
by eagle123777
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Truck Camping at Clear Lake?
Replies: 4
Views: 991

Re: Truck Camping at Clear Lake?

u can also try the edgewater resort they are on the water with shade that the casino does not have...
by eagle123777
Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what happened to calbassin.com?
Replies: 7
Views: 2786

Re: what happened to calbassin.com?

Rich hamilton wrote:seems like everything is going KAPUT! I am out of the loop!
the people who contributed to CB have moved to a new site
by eagle123777
Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: On Board Charger question
Replies: 6
Views: 1341

Re: On Board Charger question

I have a 2000 Triton which came with a Dual Pro 3 bank charger. (I bought boat used and I believe this is the original charger.) The light indicators on 1 bank stopped working when I plug in...and now a 2nd does not turn on anymore. does that sound like the charger is going bad? Or can that be some...
by eagle123777
Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: line for skipping
Replies: 1
Views: 413

Re: line for skipping

I live on a lake that is wall to wall docks, platforms, chains, what have you so skip alot of jigs. I have been going to limper lines as that just seems to work best for me. Using triline xl now an like it okay, wondering if someone has something softer. Not a fan of flours at all, usually throwing...
by eagle123777
Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 20 or 21 footer and we ain't talking about subway sandwiches
Replies: 21
Views: 4286

Re: 20 or 21 footer and we ain't talking about subway sandwi

My old '83 19' ranger don't have much life left and I've been really considering buying a newer boat if not new. I will be mostly fishing the Delta, Clearlake, Barryessa, and Oroville. Should I get a 20' or 21' bass boat? Will that extra length make a difference when fishing around docks and other ...
by eagle123777
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Quagga Inspection
Replies: 12
Views: 2207

Re: Clear Lake Quagga Inspection

you have to stop and get inspected and pay the fee, there is a shop near redbud but i cant remember the name sure someone will chime in with the name. you will have to check out what time they open.
by eagle123777
Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: East/North Delta ???
Replies: 8
Views: 1782

Re: East/North Delta ???

not sure how far those ramps are from disappointment slough, you can start there and fish any slough south of there, and there are about 8 to 12 sloughs on both sides of the river between disappointment and buckley cove..
by eagle123777
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake oroville
Replies: 0
Views: 643

lake oroville

its been a long time since i have camped at the state park at oroville, anybody use the facilities lately. know they used to have a crime problem is that still going on..thks
by eagle123777
Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Quagga muscle sticker
Replies: 1
Views: 620

Re: Clear Lake Quagga muscle sticker

monthly for non residents of lake county, but i believe if you leave during the month and fish another lake u are supposed to get it inspected again.
by eagle123777
Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!
Replies: 4
Views: 4990

Re: Trolling Motor Electrical Issue Need Help!

The Trolling Motor is a made by Bass Pro Shops and is a Prowler 55. It is made in china and they do not make replacement parts for it. I am just tryin to figure a way to connect the wires to something like a light switch dimmer that I can control the amount of power to the motor. Oakie rig it so to...
by eagle123777
Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: trinity lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1480

Re: If Your Schedule Allows.....

While it has been several years, we found that if you can schedule you trip for "off-season" (generally before Memorial Day of after Labor Day) you can have a houseboat for virtually the same costs as a cabin, slip or launch fees. That's what we have done several times and both the trip a...
by eagle123777
Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: trinity lake
Replies: 6
Views: 1480

trinity lake

this years week long trip will be at trinity, anyone stayed at the KOA or anywhere else that has slips and cabins for the week...thks
by eagle123777
Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new orleans fishing
Replies: 2
Views: 592

Re: new orleans fishing

Looking for leads and references for a Bass fishing guide in New Orleans. Im gonna be in New Orleans the week AFTER the superbowl and want to see just how good the fishing is. Any one familiar with that area? Is there good fishing right there or do you have to travel way out of the city? I have tri...
by eagle123777
Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: best route to Mclure from stockton
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Re: best route to Mclure from stockton

smokenflames wrote:132 for sure. Stop by Bait Barn and check it out. It's right on 132. Good luck fishing.
this time of year 132 is the best route as on some days if you take 120 and cut across don pedro there can be thick fog and alot of time 132 is clear on those days..
by eagle123777
Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a marine mechanic in Tracy area
Replies: 11
Views: 1523

Re: Need a marine mechanic in Tracy area

Not sure if this is the right area to post this so my apologies if not. About to purchase a pre-owned boat but want to get checked out by a reputable mechanic first (i.e.: compression, transom, engine, etc). I checked with a local shop and they are slammed until late next week. Does anybody know of...
by eagle123777
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swimbait tips
Replies: 17
Views: 3818

Re: swimbait tips

well i dont know if im just slow or what but im just now into getting into the "BIG" swimbaits. I know i know i should of started a long time ago :wink: so i just want to get a few tips from you guys on what makes a good swimbait and what do you use when huckin a big bait? thanks or the h...
by eagle123777
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Service on a motor
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Re: Service on a motor

I have a 2006 Mercury Pro Xs what does the service on the motor consist of when you take it to a shop?? i would call delta marine in stockton and talk to jerry he has been my mechanic for years and does my service. wouldnt hurt to put it on the puter once in awhle to see if it finds anything before...
by eagle123777
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yearly service
Replies: 4
Views: 935

Re: Yearly service

there have been a few times thru the years I have not taken the merc in for a yearly service based on the amount of running time and have never had a problem. if it is running fine i wouldnt worry about missing one but i wouldnt miss two in a row...
by eagle123777
Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fuel additive
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Re: fuel additive

mark poulson wrote:Will the injector cleaner for cars work for my Optimax without ruining anything?
check out the merc thread at bbc don a master mechanic has a coctail for the optis..
by eagle123777
Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ranger boat rod locker gas shock help
Replies: 12
Views: 11969

Re: ranger boat rod locker gas shock help

GEORGE D. wrote:just needed some advice on replacing a old gas shock on my rod locker lid is it easy to do and where can i buy one thank you george
on bbc most have found replacement shocks at auto stores.
by eagle123777
Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear lake trip
Replies: 3
Views: 1363

Re: Clear lake trip

I'm trying to plan my first trip to Clear Lake. I have never fished there. Where is the easiest place to get my boat inspected? Where should I launch? Is there anywhere to park overnight? I am sleeping in my camper. Is the fishing any good? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! state park is open ...
by eagle123777
Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help finding a guide in D. C.!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1117

Re: Help finding a guide in D. C.!!

SKTR 20i wrote:Going to D. C. for a week and the wife suggested I find a guide and fish the Potomac for a day. How could I resist. Anybody know of a good one I can contact.

Thanks, John.
add virginia to the google search, might help ya out..
by eagle123777
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: depth finder basics
Replies: 4
Views: 1022

Re: depth finder basics

Finally have a depth finder in the front of my boat and the owners manual doesnt offer much. Not familiar with depth finders and could hardly find any info for beginners online. Its a Garmin Echo 100. Nothing special. I was hoping someone could give me some beginner info on what my device has to of...
by eagle123777
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: battery charging with generator
Replies: 10
Views: 2680

Re: battery charging with generator

I want to buy a generator to charge the batteries in my boat but I dont know which one is powerful enough to do the job the charger in my boat is a 15/15/15 all the genertors seem to be rated by watts. the watts is just how much stuff the generator will run without overloading...like all the stuff ...
by eagle123777
Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mounting a new battery Charger
Replies: 10
Views: 3395

Re: Mounting a new battery Charger

OK, so this weekend I will be replacing the onboard charger in my 97 basscat classic. Besides the obvious of dont use longer screws then the OG, what are some precautions I should take to ensure that I dont screw up the transom or get a water in the transom. My thoughts were once I pull the existin...
by eagle123777
Sat Jul 07, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!
Replies: 23
Views: 8153

Re: Luxury Boat Tax...Come on!

part of that 22 billion deficit is thanks to a lousy stock deal by the assembly i believe it was in 99 or 2000. that deal was supposed to fund the CaLPers pension fund 100 percent...oops it only covers 75 percent leaving a deficit of 2 billion a year..guess u picks up the 25 percent....this info bas...