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by ACRon
Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Western Bass web site! Thanks.....
Replies: 3
Views: 825

Re: Western Bass web site! Thanks.....

+1
by ACRon
Thu Nov 28, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hydrowave
Replies: 11
Views: 2249

Re: Hydrowave

I think it is very situational and you have to match the sound to the right situation. I have used it and seen no results, at other times I believe it has kept the bite active when it was slowing. I was at Shasta and had been on a topwater bite in a bay during the evening and it started shutting dow...
by ACRon
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tahoe Smallmouth
Replies: 22
Views: 8024

Re: Tahoe Smallmouth

Actually some two stroke direct injects are allowed even though the locals don't think so. I just carry a copy of this page. It is the approved engines list. My Mercury Optimax is approved.
http://www.trpa.org/default.aspx?tabid=349
by ACRon
Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Alabama Rig Rod ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5775

Re: Alabama Rig Rod ?

When I was shopping for an A-Rig Rod a did a lot of research and finally spent time talking with both Gary and Richard Dobyns. I now use a Dobyn's 795MLSB. The rod loads and casts the bait very well, while not putting nearly as much pressure on your body to throw it. It has a 13" handle, which ...
by ACRon
Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best way to remove DFI oil from carpet??
Replies: 4
Views: 956

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

Dawn dish washing soap and/or Simple Green.
by ACRon
Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Calif. pros pre blast off report for FLW Tour at Okeechobee
Replies: 2
Views: 850

Re: Calif. pros pre blast off report for FLW Tour at Okeecho

Weyer video won't play says it's private.
by ACRon
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need help naming a bait
Replies: 42
Views: 6337

Re: Need help naming a bait

Carpi Diem
by ACRon
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hydrowave...Who's running one?
Replies: 11
Views: 2593

Re: Hydrowave...Who's running one?

You might want to go over to the Texas Fishing Forum and do a search. There is a lot of discussion and the rep answers questions. Wish we could get him over here to answer questions like you posted.
by ACRon
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:24 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Can I run both units at once?
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: Can I run both units at once?

I have two HDS units and I run them at the same time on both 2D & 3D and never have had a problem. When I jump on the bow I usually put the console unit in standby to save power but I have run them both the same time.
by ACRon
Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: cleaning boat seats???
Replies: 5
Views: 4037

Re: cleaning boat seats???

I respectfully disagree on the simple green and scrub brush. I had problems on some older seats. If you do go that route make sure the simple green is diluted a lot and the brush is a soft bristle. I use a mild solution of Dawn dish soap and a terry rag. The dawn will even get out oil. Then I treat ...
by ACRon
Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rod locker organizers
Replies: 11
Views: 8320

Re: rod locker organizers

The carbon fiber looks great. Need something like that for my boat.
by ACRon
Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet Reese at ISE
Replies: 8
Views: 1785

Re: Skeet Reese at ISE

Nobody asked about Major League.
by ACRon
Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dobyns 734 micro savvy series casting rod
Replies: 15
Views: 4073

Re: Dobyns 734 micro savvy series casting rod

I was looking for a new rod recently so I email the office with what I was planning on throwing. Richard replied back the same day with his recommendations and some alternatives. Went to the local dealer and they didn't have that particular rod in stock. They ordered me one and I got it within 48 ho...
by ACRon
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: State Park pass
Replies: 6
Views: 1221

Re: State Park pass

Some times you can some times you can't. Depends if they have all the necessary paperwork. I just go to the regional office over by the dam. They always have the stuff.
by ACRon
Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Lake
Replies: 28
Views: 5755

Re: Folsom Lake

During the winter draw down there is a time, between the low water ramps and the extreme low water launch at Granite, when it is to muddy to launch. I haven't checked the rate of outflow but it should be available before to long if it doesn't rain. The launch mentioned above at Beals Point was the d...
by ACRon
Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: first boat
Replies: 7
Views: 1527

Re: first boat

Spare connectors and/or leash for your kill switch. Jumper cables.
by ACRon
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Lake
Replies: 28
Views: 5755

Re: Folsom Lake

Thanks Ray.
by ACRon
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oroville Tournaments
Replies: 2
Views: 689

Re: Oroville Tournaments

No, FPT was on Shasta that date. Might have been CBAF.
by ACRon
Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: help with my trailer
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Re: help with my trailer

I just used a good outdoor quality carpet from Home Depot or Lowes. I replaced the wood with pressure treated. Then I used an deck adhesive on the board to glue the carpet down. If you staple the under side make sure you use Stainless Steel stables (they have them at Lowe's and most hardware stores)...
by ACRon
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta help
Replies: 3
Views: 930

Re: Shasta help

If you also want a few trout try blue and silver cast masters. Use your sonar to find them and then cast letting them determine the retrieve. Last summer for the week I was up there it seemed like they wanted me to burn it.
by ACRon
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom camping help!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 464

Re: Folsom camping help!!!

I haven't been out to the lake in a while but have you verified that the Campground will be open? They have done a few weird things over the last couple of years with opening and closing.
by ACRon
Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Custom metal case for Electronics
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Re: Custom metal case for Electronics

That what I use for mine. I have two HDS-10's so I had to use two cases. They work great.
by ACRon
Wed May 09, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: And another one is gone.
Replies: 6
Views: 1719

Re: And another one is gone.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. He was always a great help and offer whatever information he had. Rest well.
by ACRon
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camping, where to go?
Replies: 12
Views: 1821

Re: Camping, where to go?

I would give Oroville a try. Great camping and the fishing really good right now.
by ACRon
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pretty cool chopper video from on the lake today
Replies: 8
Views: 1322

Re: Pretty cool chopper video from on the lake today

This time of year that is a guard helicopter practicing with their bucket in case they are called up during fire season.
by ACRon
Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Wayponts and how they are displayed???
Replies: 1
Views: 544

Wayponts and how they are displayed???

When you create a waypoint you have the choice to display icon, name and icon, or off.

When I put in all my old waypoints I chose name and icon. Is there a way to now change the display detail for all the waypoints. I want to turn off the name to all waypoints and only display the icon.
by ACRon
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: State Park Passes
Replies: 9
Views: 2050

Re: State Park Passes

Thanks Ray.
by ACRon
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Power Pole Vs Minkota Talon
Replies: 42
Views: 39436

Re: Power Pole Vs Minkota Talon

I just did a quick search on youtube and came up with 1140 possible videos. Search for "Minnkota Talon". I am interested also. Don't have time tonight to did through them. Hopefully somebody knows of one so we don't have to watch them all.
by ACRon
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: True Bass TV Episode 7
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: True Bass TV Episode 7

Thanks to the staff at Western Bass.
by ACRon
Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: headed to Shasta for the week, any help appreciated
Replies: 10
Views: 2177

Re: headed to Shasta for the week, any help appreciated

Phils is the best and this is one of the reasons. Every time I am near Redding I stop in. I always get great advice and help. Last trip to Shasta they helped me dial in on some very tough fishing. Some of the gear I already had and the rest I bought from them. Thanks to the entire gang.
by ACRon
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Just installed the Red-One on my Trolling Motor
Replies: 32
Views: 8926

Re: Just installed the Red-One on my Trolling Motor

Could I get his number to order one.

Thanks
Ron
by ACRon
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: where to find used props around sac-roseville
Replies: 3
Views: 637

Re: where to find used props around sac-roseville

If your looking for a spare prop I have a Michigan Wheel Rapture 3 blade stainless steel 13.25 X 21 with Mercury Outboard hub. I will let it go for a good price and it is in great condition.
by ACRon
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom Lake Level
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Folsom Lake Level

23 ft in 8 days. Look at he historical data over the last couple of weeks. Amazing!
I wonder what the water temp is right now?
by ACRon
Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: NEW! Lowrance Structure Scan 2 / LSS-2
Replies: 7
Views: 6705

Re: NEW! Lowrance Structure Scan 2 / LSS-2

RadTB, The new LSS 2 is compatible with the Gen 1 HDS units. If you already has LSS then you can just get the new transducer to take advantage of the greater range and some increased detail. If you bought a new TV and next week they came out with a better newer unit we just accept it as part of the ...
by ACRon
Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BBT Berryessa
Replies: 3
Views: 1188

BBT Berryessa

Anybody heard anything on how BBT Berryessa went?
by ACRon
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Another Structure Scan Transducer Question
Replies: 2
Views: 882

Re: Another Structure Scan Transducer Question

You might want to shop around a little. Are you just having one HDS, one LSS and the two transducers. Did you check C&C?
The thru hull shop for the down image is the way to go.
by ACRon
Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What happened to Reese this year?
Replies: 8
Views: 2331

Re: What happened to Reese this year?

He is on stage at the Classic right now even though he isn't fishing it.
by ACRon
Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: how to update the 4.1 software ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4274

Re: how to update the 4.1 software ?

I am on a Mac also. Before you reformat have you unzipped the file? To Reformat the SD Card: Put the card in your reader or sd slot. Start "Disk Utility". In the left window select the chip. Then: Select "Erase". Format "MS-DOS (FAT)" "Erase" That should give ...
by ACRon
Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: how to update the 4.1 software ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4274

Re: how to update the 4.1 software ?

The card is plenty big enough. The file is only 396 mb after you unzip it. You might reformat the card and try again.
by ACRon
Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: how to update the 4.1 software ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4274

Re: how to update the 4.1 software ?

I just read Adamsj post better. He did a good job of explaining. Sorry for the duplicate info.
by ACRon
Fri Feb 17, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: how to update the 4.1 software ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4274

Re: how to update the 4.1 software ?

Check the Lowrance site. Seems to me I remember there is a slight difference in how you open the update file before you put it on your SD card when you use a Mac. I have a Mac and thought I had it bookmarked but I can find it now. Edited: I found it on the link above. Go to the website in adamsj13 p...
by ACRon
Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MLF Pay Per View?
Replies: 25
Views: 3218

Re: MLF Pay Per View?

Is there a computer VOD or streaming for those of us that can't get WFN on our providers (Comcast)?
by ACRon
Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need site user input... please!
Replies: 1
Views: 464

Re: Need site user input... please!

No! They are a nuisance.
by ACRon
Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: STRUCTURESCAN SONAR TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET
Replies: 10
Views: 5459

Re: STRUCTURESCAN SONAR TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET

I am sure Ken will be by soon. But the universal transducer just doesn't cut it for the HDS in my opinion. It will only work for the conventional view and will not work at all for the structure scan views (both down and side). Absolutely use the new transducer and the LSS transducer. The LSS is the ...
by ACRon
Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: STRUCTURESCAN SONAR TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET
Replies: 10
Views: 5459

Re: STRUCTURESCAN SONAR TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET

Transducer Shield makes them for every application. I got one on my Maxxum. They had me take a couple of quick measurements to verify. The product was very well build.
by ACRon
Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powder coating bullet weights?...Found it easier...
Replies: 2
Views: 907

Re: Powder coating bullet weights?...Found it easier...

You can also use a heat gun (like a blow dryer). Heat up the head coat it and then heat it again.
by ACRon
Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:
Replies: 37
Views: 5016

Re: Opportunity to Help a Young Angler Out:

Jarrett,
I'm getting ready to pour some lead. I will make up a bunch of darter heads, standup heads, wacky flick shake rigs, and drop shot weights and send them along. Great bunch of guys on this board. I know everybody will do what they can.
by ACRon
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Marine Accessories
Topic: 13.5 X 21 Rapture Prop-3 Blade Stainless
Replies: 0
Views: 705

13.5 X 21 Rapture Prop-3 Blade Stainless

Michigan Wheel Rapture 3 blade stainless steel propeller 13.25 X 21 with Mercury Outboard hub. Used but in great shape and ready to hit the water. $150 pickup $175 shipped in Continental US 916-205-7012
by ACRon
Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ripping out the deck....ideas
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: ripping out the deck....ideas

I did a deck replacement on my sons Tracker. We replaced the plywood. Used exterior plywood and then used multiple coats of marine spar varnish to seal it (make sure you get the edges). We upgraded the carpet to 20 oz. and used exterior deck carpet glue that we got at Home Depot.l Reinforced the bat...