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by hydro
Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 2010 BASS CAT PANTERA IV-200 PRO XS-SOLD!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 7266

Re: 2010 BASS CAT PANTERA IV-200 PRO XS

nice boat ! judging from the pictures looks like you're upside down on the loan though .
by hydro
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop tuning shop for Yamaha
Replies: 7
Views: 1672

Re: Prop tuning shop for Yamaha

Some props use a rubber shock hub to prevent damage to the prop when striking a hard object . Sounds like you've spun your hub and need a new one installed on your prop . Any Yamaha dealer or Prop shop can fix this problem .
by hydro
Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anybody remember NCBF?
Replies: 48
Views: 12123

Re: Anybody remember NCBF?

Yes I remember it from back in the day . Always wanted to fish one of their get togethers but never made it down to one . The information flowed freely back then between members .
by hydro
Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Update from Pardee
Replies: 1
Views: 928

Re: Update from Pardee

Kokanee stocking like they used to do would be better news than this .
by hydro
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Caption This.....
Replies: 9
Views: 3107

Re: Caption This.....

wow you're lucky it's still balanced
by hydro
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: current status of Smallmouth bass population in Tulloch ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1266

current status of Smallmouth bass population in Tulloch ?

15-20 years ago I used to fish Tulloch quite a bit and it was very common to catch SM bass . There are no recent fishing reports for Tulloch so I thought I would ask . Both New Hogans and Camanche used to have fair populations of SM bass but after the spotted bass were introduced it had a detrimenta...
by hydro
Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: any local Evenrude mechanics in the Manteca area?
Replies: 6
Views: 1580

Re: any local Evenrude mechanics in the Manteca area?

There's a outboard shop in down town in Lodi that services Johnson Evinrude
by hydro
Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: No more puddles on boat cover
Replies: 3
Views: 1602

Re: No more puddles on boat cover

A co-worker showed me this trick years ago and it works great if you have a long enough winch strap . Unwind the strap off your bow winch spool so it extends from the bow winch to the outboard . Connect the hook to the outboard and drape it over the back seat and front pole seat and slowly tighten i...
by hydro
Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: barrel on the delta mandeville
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

Re: barrel on the delta mandeville

better yet maybe someone was discovered cheating with the aid of a barrel and now finds himself stuffed inside it .
Now that would be karma .
by hydro
Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motherlode fishermen....
Replies: 2
Views: 1393

Re: Motherload fishermen....

I think you meant to say " Motherlode "
by hydro
Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:37 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: Need some information for ranger 519vx on jack plate
Replies: 1
Views: 706

Re: Need some information for ranger 519vx on jack plate

Call Ranger boats and talk with someone in their performance department and you will find the answer.......
by hydro
Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass fishing history website
Replies: 1
Views: 837

Bass fishing history website

I found this bass fishing history website quite by accident and was amazed by all of the info it contained regarding old tournaments ,angling techniques, and lures . For old timers it will be a trip down memory lane on how we got from there to here . They even have East and West coast related sectio...
by hydro
Sat Oct 01, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 1995 Mercury Black Max EFI 200hp (blown) SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 1611

Re: 1995 Mercury Black Max EFI 200hp (blown)

Would you take $250 for what's left with no prop?
by hydro
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 1995 Mercury Black Max EFI 200hp (blown) SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 1611

Re: 1995 Mercury Black Max EFI 200hp (blown)

I am interested in your motor . Did the block suffer and damage from a thrown rod (such as a hole )or is it just bore damage such as from a melted piston ? Where is the motor located ? Thanks .
by hydro
Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: WTB 2.5 liter 200HP EFI Mercury engine
Replies: 0
Views: 435

WTB 2.5 liter 200HP EFI Mercury engine

Looking for a Mercury 1996-97 2.5 liter 200HP EFI Outboard or power head running or not
by hydro
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone know proffesional boat carpet cleaner
Replies: 2
Views: 1016

Re: Anyone know proffesional boat carpet cleaner

I used to just go to the coin car wash during summer and spray down the deck carpeting with the soap from the spray gun .
Let it set for awhile then rinse out the soap with clear water . I was constantly amazed how well it worked .
by hydro
Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: LAKE Pardee Amazing Day Bass Fishing Plastics worms grubs tubes
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Re: LAKE Pardee Amazing Day Bass Fishing Plastics worms grubs tubes

Wow that was "Amazing" alright . Judging from the overall lack of responses to your many videos it's apparent the viewers are left speechless by what they have just witnessed . Not many people can say that about their fishing .
by hydro
Sat Sep 10, 2016 3:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bobby Barrack
Replies: 6
Views: 2969

Re: Bobby Barrack

Too funny . I remember a few years back while at a Stren Series draw meeting Barrack came into the meeting room and sat down a couple of seats down from where I was sitting with a black eye . One of the other contestants exclaimed , " Bobby what happened to you ?" He started explaining how...
by hydro
Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Eliminating Stripers Ain't the Answer
Replies: 3
Views: 899

Re: Eliminating Stripers Ain't the Answer

Once the transcontinental railroad was completed in the late 1800's Northern strain largemouth were brought out to California in tank cars from Texas . One of the first waterways they were stocked in was the Cal Delta . Stripers and America shad were also brought out from the east coast and stocked ...
by hydro
Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Smallmouth Pig Establish a Pattern Summer Bass Fishing Fish Cover and Structure
Replies: 3
Views: 1326

Re: Smallmouth Pig Establish a Pattern Summer Bass Fishing Fish Cover and Structure

#Bass Lives Matter - If you're going to practice Catch and Release will you please quit dragging those poor bass up on the bank .
by hydro
Tue May 03, 2016 4:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems
Replies: 12
Views: 7376

Re: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems

"I Ran it again yesterday and found that when i would trim the motor up then give it gas it wouldn't bog down but it was harder for it to get on plane " If you haven't done so recently change your fuel line /primer bulb the new gas formulation with ethanol melts the liner causing obstructi...
by hydro
Mon May 02, 2016 3:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems
Replies: 12
Views: 7376

Re: 1997 200hp Mercury Problems

Could be the "low speed stator " winding is bad . This charges up your ignition system to fire the spark plugs from idle up to 2000 rpms then after that the high speed stator winding takes over . Another thought is your pulse fuel pump diaphram may be distorted from ethanol or have a hole ...
by hydro
Sat Feb 27, 2016 5:43 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: sold
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: 1996 Mariner 200, needs rebuilt.

PM sent
by hydro
Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:40 am
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: sold
Replies: 5
Views: 1282

Re: 1996 Mariner 200, needs rebuilt.

where are you located at and do you have any pictures
by hydro
Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: South shore ramp at Comanche ?
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Re: South shore ramp at Comanche ?

Yes the lower level 2nd ramp is open and has 2 courtesy docks in the water
by hydro
Sat Dec 12, 2015 4:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: rising sea levels and the CA Delta
Replies: 11
Views: 3019

Re: rising sea levels and the CA Delta

I'd be more concerned about the ongoing "man caused " salinity levels rising in the Delta .
by hydro
Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Groups Ask State Water Board to Complete Delta Water Quality Plan Before Granting Delta Tunnel Permits
Replies: 0
Views: 366

Groups Ask State Water Board to Complete Delta Water Quality Plan Before Granting Delta Tunnel Permits

Sacramento - On November 24, 2015, Restore the Delta, Friends of the River, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, and the Environmental Water Caucus sent a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the “Petition for Change in Points of Diversion and Re-Diversion along the lo...
by hydro
Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta islands to be sold to Southern Cal water agency
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: Delta islands to be sold to Southern Cal water agency

These islands undoubtedly come with water rights for farming . The water that was used to irrigate crops and then be pumped right back into the Delta will now be removed and sent down south resulting in even less water for the Delta ecosystem .
by hydro
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Californians act on approval for Delta Tunnels....
Replies: 11
Views: 2795

Re: Californians act on approval for Delta Tunnels....

The last time Jerry Brown was Governor of California in the late 70'S he had this great idea to build a Geothermal generating plant in the vicinity of PG&E's Geysers Geothermal plant . The state secured the land and broke ground on a gold plated modern plant with beautiful new steam generators t...
by hydro
Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: OK It's Now Time To Put Up Or Shut Up!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 9443

Re: OK It's Now Time To Put Up Or Shut Up!!!!

Me Too!
by hydro
Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Senate Bill S1894 Calls for Predator fish (BASS) to be removed from Stanislaus/ Melones!
Replies: 40
Views: 8603

Re: Senate Bill S1894 Calls for Predator fish (BASS) to be removed from Stanislaus/ Melones!

Virtually all sport fishing boat , Outboard motor , tackle manufacturers , etc . should be onboard to fight this bill . The loss of sales revenue in California would be catastrophic for the whole US economy along with loss of tax revenue and loss of fishing license fees for California . Feinstein is...
by hydro
Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What if the Tunnels go forward?
Replies: 6
Views: 1196

Re: What if the Tunnels go forward?

What would be helpful for people to understand just what the effect(s) will be would to construct an animated computer model map showing the water flow now with the water flowing out Clifton Court forebay south and the resulting salt water intrusion . Then a second model showing what happens to the ...
by hydro
Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What if the Tunnels go forward?
Replies: 6
Views: 1196

Re: What if the Tunnels go forward?

Salt water up to Stockton
by hydro
Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: This is Huge Guys !!!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 17695

Re: This is Huge Guys !!!!!!

All of these native and non-native species co-existed and flourished for about 100 years prior to the Central Valley Project being built and the beginning of Delta water exports south . There were originally protections for the Delta ecosystem for the water quality and fish and wildlife living there...
by hydro
Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Used Boats - Motors - Trailers
Topic: 1995 XRI 200 on 86 Ranger 18 foot 375V Comanche
Replies: 3
Views: 1551

Re: 1995 XRI 200 on 86 Ranger 18 foot 375V Comanche

what was the compression # 's on all 6 cylinders ?
what is the serial number on the motor?
by hydro
Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Tournaments
Topic: looking to share a room for havasu flw
Replies: 1
Views: 691

Re: looking to share a room for havasu flw

Go to the FLW website and log on . Up at the upper right hand side of the screen click on "Connect" This takes you to forums for all of the FLW tournament series and under "Everstart" (old sponsor of what is now "Rayovac" series ) there are posts from Pro's and Co angle...
by hydro
Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What do you really know about the jig?
Replies: 10
Views: 2787

Re: What do you really know about the jig?

0 ) Billy Westmoreland popularizes the "Hoss Fly " hair jig in 1960's for taking cold water small mouth in Tennesee 1) Haddock jig had a sort of football head with a vinyl skirt 2)Troy Brawley (and or one of his brothers) originator(s) of the Brawley Bug was credited with creating the firs...
by hydro
Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cody at Lake X with 38 lb limit of spots
Replies: 7
Views: 2836

Re: Cody at Lake X with 38 lb limit of spots

I had heard that Mercury Marine had closed their secret test facility " Lake X " and moved testing to another location after operating at that site for decades . Now it's apparent why . All of the giant spotted bass swimming around in the lake must have been interfering with their performa...
by hydro
Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: From the Foothills
Replies: 2
Views: 1137

Re: From the Foothills

She was caught in a CA.foothills lake, = New Melones
by hydro
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: nice boat & beater truck - Hmmm I wonder?
Replies: 0
Views: 1004

nice boat & beater truck - Hmmm I wonder?

I though this was a pretty good one .......
by hydro
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: looks like vail lake is sold at auction
Replies: 10
Views: 2676

Re: looks like vail lake is sold at auction

Lake Pardee in Northern California is one of many that originally had no public access when built in
1912 +/-
The law our current Governor's father passed opened it up to the public for the first time
by hydro
Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: looks like vail lake is sold at auction
Replies: 10
Views: 2676

Re: looks like vail lake is sold at auction

there was a law passed in California under Governor Edmond G Brown that all reservoirs built with public funds (Bonds) had to be open to the public for recreation and free of charge . They got around the free of charge part somehow and now they're going after the public access part ?
by hydro
Wed Jul 09, 2014 2:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Surprise in the River
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

Re: Surprise in the River

Biggest Spooks ever!
by hydro
Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Amador help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 2601

Re: Lake Amador help please!

Robb R wrote:for those how have fished recently , how was the launch situation ?
Robb

Call Lake Amador they will give you launch ramp conditions and up to date fishing report (209) 274-4739
by hydro
Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lake Amador help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 2601

Re: Lake Amador help please!

just drove over the dam to check water level last weekend and it is extremely low and green . The water had very low clarity like pea soup . I fished the lake during the mid 70's drought and even though it was low like it is now the water was still clear . This lake used to be more like Lake camanch...
by hydro
Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: tips for shore fish at San Pablo res
Replies: 1
Views: 665

tips for shore fish at San Pablo res

Not sure if its worth trying but going to the bay area this weekend to visit family and was contemplating going to San Pablo just to get out of the house . Is there a better area to shore fish so as not to be surrounded by trout fishermen ?