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i know trackers had issues in the past. i knew of 2 people w/ issues, one was leaking hull the other had to do w/ a faulty seat mount. they were riveted hulls i own a nitro fiberglass boat...was worried as it is made by tracker. its been an excellent boat for me i was looking at targas as well...i b...

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16' 85 bayliner runabout w/ 85hp Force (Chrysler) converted front seating to deck and mounted trolling mtr. removed rear seats and made a rear bass deck w/ ice chest livewell great setup but motor blew piston rings on 3 different occasions....like a dummy i rebuilt it 3 times before giving up. bad w...

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i have been struggling to get any limit....went 3 times last week in the poor weather....saw many locked on beds but couldnt get them to bite caught many sub- 10inch fish also got burned out...was going to rest this weekend but if more are coming up between now and may....something to hope for !!! t...

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i have been struggling to get any limit....went 3 times last week in the poor weather....saw many locked on beds but couldnt get them to bite caught many sub- 10inch fish also got burned out...was going to rest this weekend but if more are coming up between now and may....something to hope for !!! t...

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also, is it different for a male and female?

thanks in advance

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thanks for all the info guys....boat is staying home....if i can find a good place to stay at clearlake or delta and the wife agrees, i will cancel (have till wed to cancel)

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thanks for all the info guys....boat is staying home....if i can find a good place to stay at clearlake or delta and the wife agrees, i will cancel (have till wed to cancel)

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sit on the bed?
can they be coaxed from leaving (predator )?

was just curious...wanted to try at nite sometime

thanks

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sit on the bed?
can they be coaxed from leaving (predator )?

was just curious...wanted to try at nite sometime

thanks

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nice, clean....safe

will have the wife w/ me

thanks!!!

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nice, clean....safe

will have the wife w/ me

thanks!!!

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going there next weekend...never been there before

anyone fish this lake before....info?

thanks in advance

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going there next weekend...never been there before

anyone fish this lake before....info?

thanks in advance

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place to stay?

going up in a few weeks and konocti is booked

will have the wife w/ me and she will be spending more time at the resort than out fishin w/ me

thanks in advance

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please post the link

thanks in advance

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weekday?
saturday?

how many days is it and when will it end (sun ?)

thanks!

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.....this weekend

i just want to get away from the congestion/crowded parking lot

thanks!!!

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i've been reading about the good jig bite right now on the delta. i have had little success. can someone help me? 1) i use a blk/blu 3/8oz jig w/ blue trailer (same co that makes brush hogs) 2) i have been pitchin it tight to deeper tules at or near hi tide. at low tide, i have been discouraged as i...

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which org?
which launch ramp?

thanks

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being left handed in a right handers world, i already bat right handed, golf right handed but for single handed accuracy (like bowling, writing, etc.) i use left hand for a spinning reel, even though you can switch the handle from side-side, i still use a right handed setup. my problem is that i hav...

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being left handed in a right handers world, i already bat right handed, golf right handed but for single handed accuracy (like bowling, writing, etc.) i use left hand for a spinning reel, even though you can switch the handle from side-side, i still use a right handed setup. my problem is that i hav...

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95' 200 merc efi any rpm over 5k and it seems to guzzle . just under or at 5k seems to be the best fuel econ. / highest speed (50mph or so) i typically launch near stkn and hit franks and back at some point in the day....burn about15 gal do the opti's burn much much less? i have heard that they are ...

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95' 200 merc efi any rpm over 5k and it seems to guzzle . just under or at 5k seems to be the best fuel econ. / highest speed (50mph or so) i typically launch near stkn and hit franks and back at some point in the day....burn about15 gal do the opti's burn much much less? i have heard that they are ...

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Would tomorrow classify as one of those 1st days after a storm where the barometer is unstable which turns into a tough bite? Or, because we have unsetlled weather for the next few days the chances for a good day quality and/or quantity is possible? which day would be best ? tomorrow , sat sun or mo...

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can anyone tell me where the tourneys launch out of this weekend? i am going out tomorrow and would like to launch elsewhere to avoid the crowd

thanks in advance

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i use spinning for light plastic fishing....split shot and 4in i cant pitch or flip anything that light as well as having distance between the weight and worm (8inches or so) i can cast same places as baitcaster but needs a hi arc. since the profile is small, the splash is small as well for other ba...

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Cooch,
I struggled last sun (2 bites in 6hrs). I flipped in deeper water outside of franks and whites

should i have thrown speedtraps or spinnerbaits? wrong areas?

thanks in advance

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was out superbowl sun and only had 2 bites...1 was a 5lb and the other broke off. i thought it was a good one too i heard it took 30lbs + to win this weekend...can anyone give me some tips? i was fishing rock walls w/ deep water points and eddys in connection slough. also fished the breaks on the ou...

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i-5 so. to 12 west ...after the 2nd bridge take your 1st rt

b&w marina....easy to launch no current to worry about

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i-5 so. to 12 west ...after the 2nd bridge take your 1st rt

b&w marina....easy to launch no current to worry about

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am i too late?

what are the dates and cost?

i am an amatuer, is is random pairing w/ a pro or what is the rule?

thanks in advance

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anyone know of a local
prop shop that can recondition my prop?

thanks in advance

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a friend on mine went out on the 6th, sat and caught a 32 and 40inch at the powerlines

i went out on the 7th near pittsburg and caught a 30 and 32 inch.....the32 inch weighed about 15lb. lost another about the same size at the side of the boat and 4 shakers for the day

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i did ok on sun.....a 15lb and 18lb and lost one similar size at the side of the boat. 4 other shaker fish for the day and thats it

been doing well on fish from 15-25lbs this year.....badly want to break that 30lb mark !!!

I was west of you folks in the pittsburg area

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last spring i also had my tires punctured (sidewall)....1 trailer tire and my spare

had to have a friend bring an old spare i had lying around at the house...came in handy

havent launched there since

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last spring i also had my tires punctured (sidewall)....1 trailer tire and my spare

had to have a friend bring an old spare i had lying around at the house...came in handy

havent launched there since

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there is a KOA place on eight mile road near hwy 99 in lodi. you would take eight mile road west to I-5 south to get to ladds....about 10-15min

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there is a KOA place on eight mile road near hwy 99 in lodi. you would take eight mile road west to I-5 south to get to ladds....about 10-15min

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i have a 95 20ft nitro and it has a mercury motor cover.....i believe just the cowling detail is different same motor. it has a 200efi on it i was told the efi's were a very reliable engine....only drawback is fuel comsumption vs the opti's i have had mine for 7 years now and no major issue !!! run ...

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i have a 95 20ft nitro and it has a mercury motor cover.....i believe just the cowling detail is different same motor. it has a 200efi on it i was told the efi's were a very reliable engine....only drawback is fuel comsumption vs the opti's i have had mine for 7 years now and no major issue !!! run ...

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i have a 95 20ft nitro and it has a mercury motor cover.....i believe just the cowling detail is different same motor. it has a 200efi on it i was told the efi's were a very reliable engine....only drawback is fuel comsumption vs the opti's i have had mine for 7 years now and no major issue !!! run ...

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also i believe that if you catch blugill in a certain area...there is a distance factor that u can use them as bait.....i think 3 miles

anyone know for sure?

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a tip to minimize the # of snagged fish...... when pulling up and raising the jig off the bottom, raise it slow without intent to snag. i believe the fish/game regulation states you can be fined for the intent to snag when the jig is falling keep in contact during the decent. that way you can feel t...

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a tip to minimize the # of snagged fish...... when pulling up and raising the jig off the bottom, raise it slow without intent to snag. i believe the fish/game regulation states you can be fined for the intent to snag when the jig is falling keep in contact during the decent. that way you can feel t...

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i've caught fish every time out for the last 2 weeks. my problem is keeping them on the hook !!! once hooked they are so pre-occupied w/ shaking the jig that they come right at you !!! you can net it then cause if you let them run....even after a 10min fight they find a way off!!! here are results o...

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its on bixler and hwy 4 in disco bay

they have another shop in fremont.....is this an establishment that is reputable?

good and bad comments about their service is appreciated
thanks
jack

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thanks...i think the modesto c&c is closer to me....same ownership i think thanks for the tip....the cowling was hot to the touch which is an indication that very little or no water flow. i believe you are correct that the check tube can get clogged but the impeller can still be doing its job th...

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thanks...i think the modesto c&c is closer to me....same ownership i think thanks for the tip....the cowling was hot to the touch which is an indication that very little or no water flow. i believe you are correct that the check tube can get clogged but the impeller can still be doing its job th...

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my impeller went out....no water out of check hole

its an older 4 stroke yamaha. 9.9hp 1989

thanks

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may not be water.....add a water/fuel seperater filter. if not, it could be carbon build-up and fouled plugs. my merc mechanic recommened yamaha ring free product. merc may now have a similar product works great...i get the symptom at least once a year and add the ring free....takes care of the issu...

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