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by Rod Martin
Sat May 27, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro @ night
Replies: 6
Views: 1698

Re: Don Pedro @ night

Jigs I have a few 18" left, Did you ever start stocking the long worms?
by Rod Martin
Sat May 27, 2006 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Don Pedro @ night
Replies: 6
Views: 1698

Re: Don Pedro @ night

Drop shot 7" senko's wacky rigged & 12 or 14" worms, and throw a magnum black jitterbug. I do this all over the lake seems to work wherever there are fish. Also get the biggest jig you can find [ bulk not weight ], add a 10" trailer add several rattles and shake shake shake.
by Rod Martin
Tue May 23, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fellow nutcase needs help......
Replies: 28
Views: 20918

Re: Fellow nutcase needs help......

Back in 79 after smoking 4 packs a day for years, I got out of the service & i though it was time. Went to a hynotist, twice threw my smokes away never looked back. later tried the same person for weight, didnt work at all , still eat, just dont smoke. Good luck on quiting!
by Rod Martin
Mon May 08, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ambassador Night Classic @ Pedro This Sat.
Replies: 7
Views: 888

Re: You should bring a pillow and blanket too....

Don After all the fine fish you have caught I'll be sorry to see you waste away, not getting to fish but once a year after you're married, :wink: Best to you & your spouse. Hope to meet you one of these years on that day you get to fish. :lol:
by Rod Martin
Wed May 03, 2006 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have Gas Prices Affected Tournament Preparation (Prefishing)
Replies: 5
Views: 722

Re: Have Gas Prices Affected Tournament Preparation (Prefish

You did'nt put run slower. Long as I hold it below 60-65, I save quite a bit. compared to running all out. Really with the trucks going thru a couple thousand gals. a week, what I put in my pickup & boat doesnt seem that much.
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPINNERBAIT FISHING LINE
Replies: 5
Views: 1085

Re: SPINNERBAIT FISHING LINE

I have been throwing blades on Izore 25lb line got it for swimbaits like it for blades, real clear water I might drop down to some thing less if I'm not around trees, brush, rocks, grass, or sharp water.
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: O.K. GUYS I'M IN NEED OF A TAXIDERMIST !!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2933

Re: O.K. GUYS I'M IN NEED OF A TAXIDERMIST !!!!

John the guys at www.lakeforktaxidermy.com did mine. Did a good job, went all out on the fish and the background. Had it mounted to set on a table, not on the wall.
by Rod Martin
Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wheel bearings keep going out please help me.
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Re: wheel bearings keep going out please help me.

when you replace them, pack them before installing [take grease & a bearing packer & force grease in between the rollers] make sure bearing races are seated all the wayin., install new bearings add more grease spin whell by hand, tighten to spec., run a trip , then check and re tighen them. ...
by Rod Martin
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits ONLY
Replies: 11
Views: 2293

I may have that lake record & a few more But!

I think for numbers of large Bass on Pedro, untill someone else steps forward.
You're the Man!
by Rod Martin
Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Custom handcrafted jigs vs Banded jigs
Replies: 6
Views: 808

Custom every time, I have two friends that build Jigs, If

I have a choice it would be Rick Hoover & John Marquez,s jigs.
by Rod Martin
Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbaits ONLY
Replies: 11
Views: 2293

Re: Swimbaits ONLY

Don watching all your pictures makes me want to catch big fish too. One of these day I'm gonna figure out how to throw them swimbaits too. :lol: Keep it up. It gives guys like me something to aim for.
by Rod Martin
Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I need a new net ..... question
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Get a big enought net

Last thing in this world you want to see is fish of a lifetime laying across the opening of your net . You may never need it BUT!
by Rod Martin
Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassmaster/ESPN - Has anybody noticed turnout?
Replies: 16
Views: 3487

Re: Bassmaster/ESPN - Has anybody noticed turnout?

Ten Bucks says you're not bigger than me. :lol: I see you post but have never run into you on the road, yet.
by Rod Martin
Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Not at all about fishing, BUT, LMAO and had to share.
Replies: 7
Views: 2123

Re: Not at all about fishing, BUT, LMAO and had to share.

Although I would love to have written this, I think one of my former friends :wink: :twisted: seems to have added my name to his post. Good job Vince, now everyone thinks I am funnier than I am. I can live with that. LOL!!!
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just takes a couple of clicks!
Replies: 58
Views: 72852

Re: Just takes a couple of clicks!

Done, thanks for bringing it up.
by Rod Martin
Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee or Berry tomorrow?
Replies: 5
Views: 716

Re: Pardee or Berry tomorrow?

You go to berry, I'll take care of Pardee for you :lol:
by Rod Martin
Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CO-ANGLER NEEDED SHASTA STREN
Replies: 3
Views: 495

Re: I will do it if Superior Modular will sponsor me*NM*

Vince that would be nice but Superior Modular is sending a boat to the Delta teen event on the 26th instead. Maybe next time.
by Rod Martin
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 or 7?
Replies: 55
Views: 37679

Re: So, a little less han 24 hours into this Poll......

Cooch I voted for 5, because I dont want 7 really big fish stuffed in a 5 fish livewell :cry: With all those swimbaiters catching 15lbers, we need to go to 5 fish limits untill boats have larger live wells :lol: I would hate to see a Ranger show up at weigh in and not be able to get the fish out of ...
by Rod Martin
Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Towing with a 200 EFI
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Re: Towing with a 200 EFI

Why tow, pull it to nearest ramp, then haul it there., if you do tow, drop too a smaller pitch on your prop, maybe a 19 or 17" for that 200 should do it.
by Rod Martin
Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Great idea or sh***y idea ????
Replies: 24
Views: 9245

Re: Reducing Costs...

I want to see 3 guys in 1 room for a 2 dayer at clear lake,That would be something to tell the wifes about. Honest honey we just slep in that bed! :roll:
by Rod Martin
Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 5 or 7?
Replies: 55
Views: 37679

Re: 5 or 7?

How do you know? Were they like me , looked at the poll then had to log in to vote. which now days requires that I log in twice. so I could have accounted for 3 or 4 hits on your poll.
by Rod Martin
Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Double D" swimbait overload!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1412

Re: "Double D" swimbait overload!!!

Bought mine at Dave's Bass Shack in Tracy.
by Rod Martin
Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We've discussed this before, but
Replies: 5
Views: 913

Re: We've discussed this before, but

My 3/4 ton dodge had brake problems, new brakes tow boat warp rotors, interior ok seat padding breaks down quick. engine GREAT. My one ton solved brake problem, tow boat go fast stop on dime.seat padding still breaks down too quick, but I'm 300+. Would rather have ford, but will take dodge body to g...
by Rod Martin
Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Double D" at Folsom on Sunday!
Replies: 9
Views: 2274

Re: Looks ALOT like The EAGLE from California Worms

Already bought 5 or 6 to try but nothing in pack shows how to rig them, on a Misson fish a person can see the hole in the front & hook comes with it. This looked good but no hook & no little drawing [ for us learning impaired ] to see how they are rigged. Thanks for the info now I'll give th...
by Rod Martin
Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Double D" at Folsom on Sunday!
Replies: 9
Views: 2274

Re: "Double D" at Folsom on Sunday!

So how do you rig this swimbait?
by Rod Martin
Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Enclosed Boat Trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Re: sTony, you're too funny!

I barley know enough to get on this site, Whats a goggle? are they good to eat? Or do you C&R.
by Rod Martin
Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Enclosed Boat Trailer
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Enclosed Boat Trailer

Does anyone know of an enclosed boat trailer being made now? I remember seeing one in the 80's. Do not know if its still being made or who made it.
by Rod Martin
Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer on Bass Tech
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: Trailer on Bass Tech

Dave just went to protourtrailers.com worked fine, also got to it from ESPN's site
by Rod Martin
Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OK, from a "Ford Guy"
Replies: 25
Views: 13060

Re: OK, from a "Ford Guy"

I've owned Fords all my life, till now, bought my neighbors 94 3/4 ton dodge he put over 200,000 on it , I put another 150,000 sold it to one of my drivers, hes still driving it. no engine work done to it yet, My new 2001, bought from same neighbor with 85,000 has 140,000 on it , just oil & lube...
by Rod Martin
Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LARGE WORMS
Replies: 9
Views: 1606

Pete Cormier, Bakersfield ,ca

Makes Deadly Duo worms, He make the best 12" Green wenie I've ever seen, Ph# 1-661-323-9971, He also works at Bobs bait bucket on South Chester, in Bakersfield. If you start stocking his worms let me know, I have my drivers stop and get them for me now.
by Rod Martin
Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rain gear that works!
Replies: 13
Views: 2154

Re: rain gear that works!

My guide wear started leaking after about 2 years. Washed it in Revivex High tech Fabric Cleaner, then used Revivex wash-in water repellent concentrate, Have not had a problem since. I guess the guide wear loses its ability to shed water when the pores clog with dirt. I also bought their spray-on re...
by Rod Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LAKE RECORDS
Replies: 4
Views: 1098

Re: LAKE RECORDS

Jigs I think you should be keeper of the records for Don Pedro & McClure. Local tackle store seems to fit. Put in a cert. scale & be around when ever some one thinks they have a record fish. :lol:
by Rod Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer tires
Replies: 9
Views: 1405

Re: Try Gill's Tires

why would you say only a Goodyear, do they make a special size that nobody else makes?
by Rod Martin
Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just want to know? Trophy Hunters WHO IS THE BEST?
Replies: 39
Views: 23233

Fish Chris, He's my hero

not only big Bass but it seems he catches all types of large fish.When I grow up I want to be like him!
by Rod Martin
Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When alone, How do you take pictures of your fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Thanks for the advice,unless its

a lake or world record I dont have a need to transport. but had thought about recording all over 10, I'll have to look at my camera, and check for a timer. Thanks for the response.
by Rod Martin
Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: When alone, How do you take pictures of your fish?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

When alone, How do you take pictures of your fish?

You guys that fish alone, Do you take them home, have someone at ramp take a pix. , Are you set up with a timer? I dont take any photos when alone seems to be too much hassle, but would like to, Soo how is best to do it?
by Rod Martin
Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Photo section
Replies: 36
Views: 7805

Those were nice looking fish.

If a ride in the livewell hurts them we're all in trouble. Glad to see you on here.
by Rod Martin
Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: mercury engine question
Replies: 5
Views: 1062

Re: mercury engine question

If it sounded and ran the same as always, check your Tach.
by Rod Martin
Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Photo section
Replies: 36
Views: 7805

Re: Photo section

No one ever says a name. Are you talking about the person that joined Dec 2005, has never posted, has no other photos posted, and possiblably wont ever be back. If so it's a shame, he appears to at least be a good fisherman and may have been an asset . Now we may never know. If thats not the photo y...
by Rod Martin
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Save a Wacky rigged Worm/Senko question
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Re: Save a Wacky rigged Worm/Senko question

Daves Bass Shack in Tracy has a kit for that.
by Rod Martin
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Back Ground in big fish photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1998

Re: Back Ground in big fish photos

Well if I ever catch a big now I know what to do. Now here fishie fishie fishie. :lol:
thanks fo r the suggestions.
by Rod Martin
Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Back Ground in big fish photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1998

Re: Back Ground in big fish photos

No I dont eat fish, have no need to keep them, I did take a shot of one fish with boat on trailer in background but we had taken the fish to be weighed, At Don Pedro with all the big fish in that lake, we ended up at a store several miles away to get a cert. scale then took the pix, put boat back in...
by Rod Martin
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Back Ground in big fish photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1998

Back Ground in big fish photos

I've only posted 3 big fish photos on the internet. one I took to flemming for pix. one was taken to Blue oaks and this last one, we stopped between spots at a place I think everyone fishs to snap the photo. what do you guys that catch big fish often do with your fish? Any big fish I catch are by lu...
by Rod Martin
Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Spotted Bass VS. Trophy Largemouth
Replies: 6
Views: 926

Re: Spotted Bass VS. Trophy Largemouth

When she's jumping on the other side of the boat pulling drag & all you can do is hold on. I think a 15lb. largemouth beats anything short of a peacock over 20lbs. Fish Chris I wish I had your patience and desire. I've been lucky but never that darn good.
by Rod Martin
Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimbait rod for 7' rod locker
Replies: 4
Views: 690

Re: Swimbait rod for 7' rod locker

I had 2 made told him [ Steve Beachman ] Not spelled right. That I wanted them not to be over 7' thats what I got, have worked out very well so far.
by Rod Martin
Sun Dec 25, 2005 8:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Swimait fishing in Northern California
Replies: 9
Views: 1873

Re: Swimait fishing in Northern California

I think someone is trying to lead people away from Don Pedro. Good luck,. I think there are to many reports of your Great limits to swing people toward Hogan. Hope to see you up there at Pedro not Hogan this year
by Rod Martin
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta question RE: Giant Bass article
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

*NM*

*NM*
by Rod Martin
Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ray's opinion shows his true colors
Replies: 8
Views: 1573

*NM*

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