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What weight line and size Sustain? How many washers did you remove?

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How about 43.2 at 11:59 on the 24th. Since DD had 43.11. Its all in good fun. I fish SM 1-2 times a week, so I had a better then average chance of guessing the weight.

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I think you and Pete misunderstood my post. It was an informative post not a guess. I was at the weigh in and made the post to let everyone know the two day total. I guess it was not obvious enough for some. My guess was posted over a week ago. :wink: BTW Until the 24th I was the winner. I guess nex...

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What is your application? The different brands have different characteristics. The P-Line FC, Halo, is a good line, but it is stiff and does not work well on spin reels unless downsized.

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I agree a copyright would offer no protection. What about a utility or design patent? The function might be unique or the shape might be artistic. Without a patent anyone can copy and retail the design. The name could easily be protected at anytime, but once the protect goes to market without a pate...

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Do these original companies actually have a legal right to sue? If I make an exact copy of a bait that is not patented could the original manufacture sue me?

It seems that the manufacturer might have benefited by invested in the services of a manufacturing engineer.

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Very funny Pete. I think Delta Dan is the winner and I'm the winer.

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43.80

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double posts suck

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I tend to agree that original products are usually better. Although second best is better then nothing. Basstrix should have covered the market better or licensed the product/name to someone with a larger infrastructure.

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http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/tour ... eam_Videos

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Unfortunately Basstrix did not cover the market well and there are now 2-3 companies producing similar products that will be available in the next few weeks. I believe the market will be covered fairly well and maybe saturated.

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At 4pm pacific time ESPN will have the live weight in coverage.

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Thanks Mark thats a good source for components. BTW the link is incorrect, it should be www.hagensfish.com

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Try www.rodwrap.com

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It seems most of the people who have posted are in agreement. The TD made several bad decisions and was in the wrong as far as the law is concerned. The TDs negligence caused harm to the anglers. The DFG did their job, but maybe they could have gone about it in different way that might have prevente...

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43Lbs

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Bump for any info. If your a lurker and don't want to post, then PM me.

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Does anyone have the contact info for the Santa Barbara Bass Club?

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Way to go Skeet.

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I have a DX703C and have been very happy with it, it's quite versatile and very nice quality.

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What benefits are you looking for in equipment made in the US other then trying to be patriotic? Engineered or designed in the US and manufactured in Asia might be a good compromise. Also when we say made in America it could mean Canada or Mexico they're just as American as us who live in the states...

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I believe Ardent reels are made in the USA.

http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/

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Kelly Ripa wrote:Then you can tell us how they rank

What a good idea.

Maybe someone has already compared them and can comment on their function. Currently they both seem to be very popular.

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I had several packs that I got when Tackle Warehouse first got them. I recently have receive a few more packs that were on order for a month. I personally think their over rated. They do work and have a nice action. They seem to rip easily and for me they have not out performed other baits that I us...

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On my Stradic 2500's I could not run 12# FC with a .012" dia without problems. A limber small diameter mono like XL is probably your best bet if your after the largest # rating. 20# braid might also be an option.

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How about pitting a good quality fluoro against the average mono? :) Good FC cost severals times more then mono. Even though I bet the best of both would be more equal then most would like to admit. Mono is just not in vogue at this time. IMO Sometimes spending more on gear boosts ones confidence. ...

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FC is not really more abrasion resistant, more transparent or less stretchy then mono. Good quality mono is probably stronger and more abrasion resistant than the average FC. Below are a few links for tests that Tackle Tour did comparing different FC lines. The baseline they used was Trilene XL whic...

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Relative to FC it has a lower density. This makes it have more of a bow or a curved path to the bait when used in sub-surface applications. The lower density might make mono better for top water presentations. FC and mono have about the same mechanical attributes, similar stretch and strength. FC ca...

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There is also a cool vid at Tackle Warehouse on their Vlog about the same subject.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/vlogpage ... de=VLOG007

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I like the Sin City Bass. I came up with Bass Hookers and LV Basser's

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I go back to my core competencies and fish them the same way I did when they made me feel successful. For example I started out fishing worms texas rigged with 12# mono. I grew up in FL and this worked well for me for many years. I fished this in various ways, different weights and weightless etc. I...

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I picked up a 1000 and a 2500 at TW for a similar price. They're nice reels, but the new 08 units are sweeter so everyone is blowing out the older inventory. The MG unit is quite exceptional as well.

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I could be wrong, but isn't west nile extremely rare in CA. I came from FL were it is more common and still relatively rare. Your symptoms sound like food poising, stomach flu, etc.

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Thanks for the information Frank.

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Nice site. Also I have been using a DX-703c for a few weeks and like it very much.

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Does JL have a chance since he is 222 pts behind Skeet? I live in the same town as Jared, so of course I hope he wins. Florida can be tough for advanced anglers. I believe they over think their strategy, it seems more difficult then it actually is. I grew up in south FL and I believe it is much less...

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The stained water could be making it less visible then needed. Try running it deeper with a slower retrieve. Also try letting it settle, dead stick it, and then start your retrieve with a good bump. Good luck.

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I was under the impression that in SLO county it was one Co per day. Roger really put the hammer down in the second part, totally caught me off guard. I was only concerned about TW Jeff after the first weigh in.

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I think we should be able to defend our territory with a super soaker, a specialty built unit that only squirts 25yrds. With a nice large filler cap that facilitates the filling, I guess you could call it a pee shooter.

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What about dragging while being blown? I mean wind propulsion.

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Which ROF and color are you using? How deep are you fishing?

NoCAL wrote:Man, I threw that thing all day in the Delta on Sunday with not a single look. I started on high tide and fished all the way through low. What is the trick?
NoCAL

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I believe DFG claims a dip net is legal.

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I could be wrong, but on their web page they claim 1-2 weeks for shipping. The price is $12.99 for 2.

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Hooked in the mouth may not mean just inside the mouth. I believe if the fish is hooked around the outside into the mouth it is legal. Sometimes the front hook of bait ends up outside on the gill plate and the rear was in the mouth, but came loose during the fight. I have seen pros look inside for t...

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I recently test drove a Legend Alpha 199/225 Optimax and was very impressed. It is the boat that I'm shooting for, great ride and very good build quality.

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Yeah, Mercury will build hand grenades and the loss of California the 6th biggest economy in the world won't hurt Yamaha's sales.

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Four strokes and Wankel engines burn oil. In fact Wankel engines are two strokes and had oil injection. Four strokes digest oil through various mechanical interfaces, it is calculated just like oil injection. Four strokes are currently cleaner then two strokes, but not for the reasons that most beli...

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This is a perfect example of the manufactures being manipulated by uneducated environmental activists. The four strokes will never equal the two strokes in size, weight, midrange performance, simplicity, and cost. Not to mention the extra pollution that is generated from the manufacturing of the inc...

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