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by Dave Wilson
Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Top Stick Pyramid 3/17 Postponed
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

Re: Top Stick Pyramid 3/17 Postponed

I think it's great you puT your anglers safety first- I fished up there once in hail, and once in snow- and was lucky to get home the snow day. I did get frostbitten skin on my face, and it was one miserable experience!
by Dave Wilson
Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Fluorocarbon for Spinning Reels
Replies: 12
Views: 24756

Re: Best Fluorocarbon for Spinning Reels

what's a spinning reel? 8)
by Dave Wilson
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: CBF Region 7 Castaic Results - March 3
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: CBF Region 7 Castaic Results - March 3

wow Tony, that is a big fish!!
by Dave Wilson
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Troy Linder Wins FLW Havasu Everstart
Replies: 16
Views: 2771

Re: Troy Linder Wins FLW Havasu Everstart

Impressive!!
by Dave Wilson
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Humminbird does it again!
Replies: 14
Views: 1678

Re: Humminbird does it again!

well, if'n I got a "real job" instead of being a Captain, I'd not have to work weekends and I'd make enough to enter tourneys too! So, we'll see.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Humminbird does it again!
Replies: 14
Views: 1678

Re: Humminbird does it again!

My ride is totally un- pimped!! :( I have an X16C and a 520C. I have to hit the X16 because the screen comes on upside-down. :? I have had commercial boats with side-scans though... I think the way to go is a towable "fish" for $19,000. It'll hook up to a laptop!( but you can't go over 3 k...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Humminbird does it again!
Replies: 14
Views: 1678

Re: Humminbird does it again!

You guys need to get a real side-scanning sonar unit! You cut a hole in the bottom, glass in a tube the transducer retracts into, then you can find squid, shipwrecks, buried treasure, the ark, etc. You will have true 3D images in a complete circle, and have totally "pimped your ride!"
by Dave Wilson
Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Name this lure :-)
Replies: 26
Views: 4705

Re: Name this lure :-)

The blue veined whopper?
by Dave Wilson
Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Stanton Marine Ventura "Lost Our Lease Sale"
Replies: 1
Views: 741

Stanton Marine Ventura "Lost Our Lease Sale"

Posting this for Cy and Steve... "Everything on sale up to 40% off! Lots of used boats really cheap too. This sale includes parts and accessories. Call them at 805 644 5545. No emails are returned, sorry."
by Dave Wilson
Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS SoCal Teams at Pyramid Lake this Saturday 1/28
Replies: 2
Views: 970

Re: WON BASS SoCal Teams at Pyramid Lake this Saturday 1/28

Not sure you should have a Pyramid tournament as there is no chance of snow or even hail! 8)
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep cycle batteries
Replies: 13
Views: 2531

Re: Deep cycle batteries

Another issue to ponder: My Mercury Voltage Regulator I just replaced said in the instruction sheet- "Do not use this Voltage Regulator with AGM batteries". Of course my reg only charges the starting battery, not the trolling motor batteries, so it doesn't matter, BUT I'll keep that in min...
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns Rod Contest Winners
Replies: 3
Views: 731

Re: Dobyns Rod Contest Winners

Now that was one great contest!!
by Dave Wilson
Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: wtb: reels
Replies: 6
Views: 1068

Re: wtb: reels

I have a couple Daiwa Zillions I'll sell for 125 each- they are kinda high end reels in great shape!
by Dave Wilson
Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury EFI outboard problem
Replies: 17
Views: 48482

Re: Mercury EFI outboard problem

great ideas- also check the voltage at idle- my efi was doing same thing, I changed the fuel lines and etc.- still had problem, then checked voltage- mine would run up to 17 volts at low speeds- causes engine to shut down. It would always restart. Replaced Voltage regulator(s)- never a problem now.
by Dave Wilson
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas?
Replies: 4
Views: 729

Re: Casitas?

Well, it's not quite as good as some past winters. I caught a nice fish on a jig along with some smaller jig fish last week. It would probably be ok if I was fishing really deep, but it's hard on fish. It'll get better in a month, and you can go with me or borrow my boat if you'd like. Good to hear ...
by Dave Wilson
Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: for all you basswest magazine subscribers
Replies: 10
Views: 1836

Re: for all you basswest magazine subscribers

Well, Bass West has been worth what I pay for it- nothing! It comes when I join Anglers Choice Tournaments.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Opinions on Outboards (please everyone pipe in!)
Replies: 16
Views: 3930

Re: Opinions on Outboards (please everyone pipe in!)

I like Yamahas, but the number of dealers is limited somewhat. If you look at the ratings of 4 strokes, you'll notice that Yamaha is ranked well above Honda in consumer satisfaction. All local patrol agencies use Yamaha 4 strokes. I've used several Honda- I'd avoid the larger ones. My preference for...
by Dave Wilson
Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners
Replies: 32
Views: 6175

Re: Dee Thomas wanted to post a warning for boat owners

The police just type in the license number on the trailer to the State system to check it's status.
by Dave Wilson
Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig n pig: Cold water only, or all year round?
Replies: 3
Views: 979

Re: Jig n pig: Cold water only, or all year round?

All depends upon the lake for me. We've used pork in the summer in the desert!
by Dave Wilson
Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A Huge Thank You
Replies: 12
Views: 2213

Re: A Huge Thank You

Best of luck J.B.- you'll be up 'n around in no time 'cause you can't keep a good man down!
by Dave Wilson
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cool Bling for your boat
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Cool Bling for your boat

very nice little running lights!
by Dave Wilson
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS 2012 "Casitas Region" Team Tournament Schedule
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: WON BASS 2012 "Casitas Region" Team Tournament Schedule

Well, it may be boring at Casitas, but at least it's really, really C O L D in the morning too. It feels like Castaic to me- as in freezin'!
by Dave Wilson
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: WON BASS 2012 "Casitas Region" Team Tournament Schedule
Replies: 7
Views: 1105

Re: WON BASS 2012 "Casitas Region" Team Tournament Schedule

If I fish alone, can I eat two lunches 8) Marina Cafe has great food... Since everybody loves the Alabama rig, can I fish my Halibut Bounce Ball rig with 5 sardines, with three hooked and troll all over the lake in 65 feet? :wink:
by Dave Wilson
Wed Nov 02, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass - Alabama Rig/Umbrella Rig
Replies: 45
Views: 7007

Re: Won Bass - Alabama Rig/Umbrella Rig

All my commercial Halibut hook n line friends use a rig like this- we called it a spreader bar- maybe you guys can add a big trolling weight and "bounce ball" up some lunkers!
by Dave Wilson
Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you do in the fog? Safety Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 1065

Re: What do you do in the fog? Safety Issue

Rule 35, "Sounds Signals in Restricted Visibility": "A power driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes one prolonged blast." I've rarely had anyone do so in lakes or in the ocean... In court after a collision, it will matter gr...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: G. Loomis rods...are you serious??
Replies: 19
Views: 5564

Re: G. Loomis rods...are you serious??

IF you register a NRX rod, they send you a "wild card"- you can exchanged a broken rod at a retailer 1 time for free, no questions asked- same model rod you broke. After that, it's warranty or expediator.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamaha vs. Mercury?
Replies: 30
Views: 7654

Re: Yamaha vs. Mercury?

Well, I've had 5 Yamahas and about 7 Mercs, with 4 Envinrudes thrown in, so here's my .02's worth. IF it's an ocean boat- Yamaha 4 strokes are the far superior engines of all in all HP ratings. If it's a 2 stroke, well then Mercury in any sort of boat, but EXTEND the warranty! If it's a bass boat fo...
by Dave Wilson
Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone else? Problems with GSO overnight from tackle wareho
Replies: 23
Views: 4342

Re: Anyone else? Problems with GSO overnight from tackle wa

I had 2 problems with shipments never showing with GSO, so I now use only UPS, and I never have an issue- it gets here the very next day!!(BTW- Tackle Warehouse shipped duplicate orders asap when GSO dropped the ball)
by Dave Wilson
Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: encroachment
Replies: 32
Views: 5431

Re: encroachment

2 years ago I fished an A/C tourney at Clear Lake, and they just flat out told us there was no encroachment rule and would be no protests involving it. It was entertaining, but not nearly as bad as I though it would be.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Aug 14, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas Inspection (longer)
Replies: 40
Views: 6138

Re: Casitas Inspection (longer)

on the subject of Casitas inspections: Thanks to Larry for the idea of the cable system, or else we'd be not using the lake. (unless you kept a boat there). I was one of the first three inspectors- we were trained by MWD and the State. The inspections always involved compressed air, and I used to ge...
by Dave Wilson
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: G. Loomis BCR 803C GLX, and a BCR 853 GLX
Replies: 0
Views: 415

G. Loomis BCR 803C GLX, and a BCR 853 GLX

A nice 803C Casting Series GLX rod for sale. Slightly dirty cork needs cleaning, otherwise great shape! I have 2 others, so I'll sell this one. It's $225 TYD. Also, a nice BCR 853 GLX with dirty cork that needs bleaching. This one is $220 TYD. Will trade for MBR 844C or MBR 843C also. Dave 805 701 4...
by Dave Wilson
Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: wtb boat no motor
Replies: 4
Views: 1099

Re: wtb boat no motor

I know of one also- good condition. 19ft. Yr. 2000. pm me
by Dave Wilson
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GO MIKE REESE.. we are praying for a speedy recovery
Replies: 15
Views: 3022

Re: GO MIKE REESE.. we are praying for a speedy recovery

Just spoke to Mike this afternoon, and he's at home waiting to get going again soon. I really like his Doctor's aggressive treatment, and his wife Laura is taking good care of him.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is so hard to understand about the
Replies: 47
Views: 7578

Re: What is so hard to understand about the

O.K. desalination fans, keep in mind that it is a super expensive technology on a large scale, and that it has a few very challenging environmental issues- like where, oh where, does all the brine go?? My simple solution is to move LA to Oregon or somewhere there's lots of water............ My city ...
by Dave Wilson
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Phoenix boats???
Replies: 12
Views: 2465

Re: Phoenix boats???

Stanton Marine in Ventura is also a dealer at (805) 644 5545. Rich keeps his boat there I think.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???
Replies: 29
Views: 7710

Re: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???

I'd get an eTec or an XS- The eTec is much quieter, the XS has more dealers. They're both quite a bit lighter than a 4 stroke.
by Dave Wilson
Thu May 28, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Four meters?
Replies: 11
Views: 1601

Re: Four meters?

I'm guessing they have a fore and an aft flasher also.
by Dave Wilson
Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tandem axles and Hotfoot question
Replies: 15
Views: 2570

Re: Tandem axles and Hotfoot question

I own 3 boats without a hot foot, and 1 with it- it is easy to adapt back and forth. Dual axle is nicer going down the road straight, and I don't think I'd put a 520 on a single axle.
by Dave Wilson
Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC CASITAS PRO TEAMS@ LAKE CASITAS
Replies: 8
Views: 1350

Re: USAC CASITAS PRO TEAMS@ LAKE CASITAS

Only A/C can run tournaments in 2009 at Lake Casitas, so this would be the "one and only" tourney tomorrow at the lake.
by Dave Wilson
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CASITAS update
Replies: 30
Views: 3663

Re: CASITAS update

Oh, by the way, lots of people are keeping all their bass :( (up to a legal limit set by state DFandG)
by Dave Wilson
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CASITAS update
Replies: 30
Views: 3663

Re: CASITAS update

Casitas recreation didn't really lose money due to the fishing- they raised rates on everything else and did well.(more for annual entry, camping, day use)[/quote]
by Dave Wilson
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CASITAS update
Replies: 30
Views: 3663

Re: CASITAS update

It was closed, remember?
by Dave Wilson
Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: USAC LAKE CASITAS PRO TEAMS
Replies: 3
Views: 412

Re: USAC LAKE CASITAS PRO TEAMS

Ya gotta get there early because the line of boats goes down the hiway and you'll never get through on time.
Dave
by Dave Wilson
Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mossdale Boats is Open
Replies: 13
Views: 1939

Re: Mossdale Boats is Open

Good for you Steve! You're a great guy.
by Dave Wilson
Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Casitas and crawdads
Replies: 22
Views: 2487

Re: Casitas and crawdads*NM*

time to join in the discussion: We (Ranger Rob and I) ordered about 46000 crawdads( aka crayfish, mud bugs, ditch lobsters) We had already budgeted the funds, and found quagga- free water sources of supply. The STATE turned down our permit due to quagga concerns after the BOARD APPROVED us. It is no...
by Dave Wilson
Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roboworm to Release New Swimbait at HBC-4
Replies: 52
Views: 8130

Re: Roboworm to Release New Swimbait at HBC-4

I saw a few at the "Bass-A-Thon", and the finish texture you'll have to check out!!!
by Dave Wilson
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tackle Warehouse UNBELIEVABLE!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3527

Re: Tackle Warehouse UNBELIEVABLE!!

Well, I've had poor luck with a few tackle places- like paying for second day, but they take 2 days to process order so it's 4 day. Tackle Warehouse is still the only place I have total faith in. Gets to me next day every time.
by Dave Wilson
Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A.C. Casitas 3/01/2009 CANCELLED
Replies: 6
Views: 1289

A.C. Casitas 3/01/2009 CANCELLED

The next Lake Casitas tournament has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled for a later date. Posted for Jim reyes