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by civicrr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT
Replies: 18
Views: 2757

Re: Lowrance HDS Insight mapping DISAPPOINTMENT

bigbass111, since I hope to be in the market soon, I have a question for ya.

When you compared the two units, did you compare the new for 2009 Hummingbird to the HDS? IIRC, Hummingbird improved the product for 2009.

Thanks
by civicrr
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crazy NEW interference on 520 with motorguide digital 109
Replies: 8
Views: 1377

Re: Crazy NEW interference on 520 with motorguide digital 10

that is correct. I have 4 batteries. 36 volt in a series with 6 guage wire. separate 12 volt deep cycle for cranking, electrical including meters. i also have a 18 guage ground from neg of cranking battery to neg of 36 volt trolling baterries as I have always done for added ground. With this new mo...
by civicrr
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crazy NEW interference on 520 with motorguide digital 109
Replies: 8
Views: 1377

Re: Crazy NEW interference on 520 with motorguide digital 10

I have had both the Digital Tour 82 with & without built in transducer. No issues related to trolling motor induced interference. Not quite sure what you are saying about the batteries. Do you have four batteries total? Three for the trolling motor & one cranking? Or do you have three batter...
by civicrr
Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rain Gear???
Replies: 26
Views: 3659

Re: Rain Gear???

Get the best rain gear you can afford! In addition to working better, it will last longer than the less expensive gear. Last year, I was really having a tough time spending the $$ on some quality rain gear. Moving from a fish 'n ski to a bassboat really made a difference. As in, it was really hard t...
by civicrr
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...
Replies: 9
Views: 1314

Re: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...

First you need to make sure you purchase the correct wire size, each gage of wire has a maximum amp rating you will need to find out what the amp draw is on your motor and purchase the appropriate size. Make sure you purchase marine grade wire, the outer jacket is more suited for marine environment...
by civicrr
Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Braided Line
Replies: 5
Views: 1165

Re: Braided Line

20lb braid is super thin with the same diameter as 6lb mono (per Suffix). One little nick in the line &..... 30lb (8lb mono diameter) with leader for spinning = Delta finesse I use 50lb for topwaters & pitching. 65lb for punching. 65lb for (topwater) swimbaits like the Punker. All this is fo...
by civicrr
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...
Replies: 9
Views: 1314

Re: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...

Probably not the cheapest but West Marine should also have some good wire for sale.

Car stereo amplifier wire is usually very good quality too.
by civicrr
Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Sept 15th report
Replies: 6
Views: 2170

Re: Sept 15th report

No stripers for us today around the Bullfrog Marina area. Last few weeks, we would get into a few scattered fish. Nothing today. Not even the dinks. :(

Went elsewhere looking for LMB. Dang it! Might have to make the run to Big Break.
by civicrr
Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6802

Re: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!

Even though they are expensive, I get Huddlestons and Lucky Crafts simple because they catch tons of fish and work tremendously. I now place my Miller Punchin' weight right next to them for the same reason. Good point. I don't seem to have a problem ponying up the $$ for those baits. I actually don...
by civicrr
Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kent brown splash down!
Replies: 49
Views: 8102

Re: Kent brown splash down!

Last pic makes it look like he has Kermit stuck in his ear!!!

Been lucky so far...been there...almost. :D
by civicrr
Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: wake jr- ms slammer rod
Replies: 12
Views: 2152

Re: wake jr- ms slammer rod

sponsored by my wallet :D I like the 795ML. While it is easier to work the Punker with the shorter rear grip on the 795SBMT, I just couldn't get comfortable throwing the lures out with it. Just personal preference on the rear grips. Everything else on the rod is the same afaik (blank, seat, guides, ...
by civicrr
Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6802

Re: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!

Marty, thanks for the answer. Gonna have to try those clips out for punching. Funny thing, I used to use 'em for skipping plastics under docks. Kinda forgot about 'em.

Dan, check out this link http://millerpunchinweight.homestead.com/
Be warned, those weights ain't cheap!!!
by civicrr
Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 6802

Re: Mat, What Sticking Mat – I have a New Designed Weight!!!

Thanks for the third in your series of informative post! :D I have a couple of questions for you. Do these work with the Punching Hook? I see one in the first picture but not one rigged up. Which works better? I like the idea that a snelled straight shank hook (eg punching hook) swings the point whe...
by civicrr
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Sept 10th report
Replies: 5
Views: 1906

Re: Sept 10th report

Nothing but dinks for us this morning on South side of Franks. There were about four other boats working the South this morning. Nothing much going on that I saw.

We gave up & went LMB fishing.
by civicrr
Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "Girl Gone Fishing"
Replies: 10
Views: 3172

Re: "Girl Gone Fishing"

LOL. Yeah, I thought it was a good read. Better looking than my regular back seater too. :D
by civicrr
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Rod and Reel set up to use for swimbaits?
Replies: 15
Views: 2342

Re: What Rod and Reel set up to use for swimbaits?

Everybody has their preference's, Mine for all of the baits you mentioned as well as many other's such as Mission Fish and Ospreys is the Dobyns 795ml paired with a Curado 300 I am no swimbait expert but that is my preference too. My first swimbait rod was the GLoomis SWBR955C. The Dobyns is lighte...
by civicrr
Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Stripers in Disco ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2409

Re: Stripers in Disco ?

nope. wasted the morning in there yesterday :(
by civicrr
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Powell Rods--How do they match up???
Replies: 22
Views: 3762

Re: Powell Rods--How do they match up???

Thanks Jared. Stick some pigs with that rod :D
by civicrr
Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Lunker Punker Suggestions
Replies: 8
Views: 3019

Re: Lunker Punker Suggestions

In wood, White & Delta Shiner have worked well for me. Problem is, as others have already posted, the Stripers destroy 'em.

Haven't really had a chance to throw the injected ones yet. I just ordered up a Okie. I figured it works on a Super Spook so it will work better on the punker :D
by civicrr
Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: kids and life jackets
Replies: 9
Views: 1877

Re: kids and life jackets

I don't know the specifics on the law. When I have my kids on the boat, they wear their life jackets all the time. Way I think about it is this. Even if they know how to swim, it isn't that good. The lessons they took in the pool really haven't prepared them for open water swimming. If one goes in t...
by civicrr
Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE
Replies: 15
Views: 2710

Re: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE

I take the part back about covering the bed bolts. Line-x removed all the bolts and tie downs then put them back for a very clean look. Not just a clean look!!! As I said before, you can remove/replace those parts without cutting thru or otherwise damaging the liner. (Liner is tough as hell, btw. I...
by civicrr
Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Finally my first bass boat
Replies: 30
Views: 4873

Re: Finally my first bass boat

Very nice! Wife is a 'keeper' for sure :D
by civicrr
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE
Replies: 15
Views: 2710

Re: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE

Civicrr the LineX applied to my bed does cover the seams and the mounting bolts. As far as stuff sliding, I actually keep a blanket in the bed of my truck so that I CAN slide stuff when I want to. I have never had an issue with Line X not grabbing. Interesting. When I was pricing out the LineX, a s...
by civicrr
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE
Replies: 15
Views: 2710

Re: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE

Those seem to be the two biggest companies. Do some research on them. Different ideas behind them. Rhino is 'soft'. LineX is hard. LineX doesn't coat over seams that allow the bed to drain after a rain. They also don't cover the bed mounting bolts. The way I have seen the Rhino applied, they sprayed...
by civicrr
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: August Stripers
Replies: 47
Views: 10023

Re: !

Got into a couple around Mildred today fishing for LMB. We landed a 30", a 16" & lost a 22"-24" fish @ the boat. Also a few dinks.

Hmmmm, we almost went to Justin's water today. :D
by civicrr
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer light problem Part 2
Replies: 7
Views: 1513

Re: Trailer light problem Part 2

Sounds like a bad ground somewhere to me. I would not rule out the trailer @ this point. Hazards going should not cause running lights to surge or flash. As asked above, any components changed recently? I would check to make sure that the wires are all protected with intact insulation at any & a...
by civicrr
Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frog Reel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1110

Re: Frog Reel?

Curado E is plenty big enough in terms of both line capacity & drag force. I am now using a Chronarch D which has less line capacity with no issues. There are some killer buys on the '09 Revo reels right now. Still, been there, done that...I didn't like the cast control on them. Not saying they ...
by civicrr
Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: dobyns 702c w/reel
Replies: 8
Views: 1284

Re: dobyns 702c w/reel

Had a Chronarch D on my 702C. Just switched over to a Core 50!! Much nicer for the lightweight presentations. Did you get the 702C or the DX702? 702C is rated 3/16-5/8oz. I find that the 1/8oz works just ok loading the rod.. 3/16oz loads rod enough to make it feel great. DX702 is rated 1/8 - 1/2oz.
by civicrr
Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Optimax Oil--Best Price
Replies: 15
Views: 3152

Re: Optimax Oil--Best Price

Opti oil was around $23/gallon, IIRC, last time I got it @ Boatmasters in Livermore.
by civicrr
Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need New Tolling Batteries??? optima, interstate, ect.?
Replies: 28
Views: 4523

Re: Duh!

Got all new batteries when I got my boat last year. Went with the Sears Platinum AGM Group 31M batteries. Put 120 hours on the big motor since last year. Can't even guess how many on the trolling motor & batteries. 24volt motor on a Ranger 520. Nice thing about the Platinums is they will do over...
by civicrr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One more post about BMF hooks
Replies: 13
Views: 2053

Re: One more post about BMF hooks

FW posted this morning that they had them. I don't doubt that Monday they didn't have any. I do know that they sold stuff last Thur night after Bub gave a talk. The hooks & skirts sold that night were hand carried in by Bub. I might be going to the Manteca store tomorrow. If they have them, I wi...
by civicrr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PAYCHECKBAITS
Replies: 6
Views: 1375

Re: PAYCHECKBAITS

check out this review on tackletour. they have a couple videos including one on rigging.

http://www.tackletour.com/previewpayche ... skirt.html
by civicrr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One more post about BMF hooks
Replies: 13
Views: 2053

Re: One more post about BMF hooks

FYI, Fisherman's Warehouse posted this morning (Wed 8/5) that they have all the Paychecks baits in stock.
by civicrr
Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One more post about BMF hooks
Replies: 13
Views: 2053

Re: One more post about BMF hooks

4/0 is a good size for the Sweet Beaver.
by civicrr
Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What store near Manteca
Replies: 13
Views: 1690

Re: What store near Manteca

Last nite, FW in Manteca had 1oz Tru Tungsten weights in stock. Nothing over that though.
by civicrr
Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fisherman's Warehouse.com
Replies: 4
Views: 1174

Re: Fisherman's Warehouse.com

Fisherman's Warehouse does a great job. Nice people in the stores too. I shop@ both the Manteca & San Jose locations.
by civicrr
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Punching...too peg or not too peg...
Replies: 6
Views: 1170

Re: Punching...too peg or not too peg...

Still working on this myself as I just started punching this year but.....
If you aren't pegging it, you are gonna have a hell of a time getting thru the mats. Pegging the weight also seems to keep the bait from getting beat up as much.
by civicrr
Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deck Extension - What do you guys think so far?
Replies: 16
Views: 4823

Re: Deck Extension - What do you guys think so far?

Looks like a nice job. That is gonna make your front deck seem HUGE! Nice :D
by civicrr
Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fizzing bass?
Replies: 9
Views: 2329

Re: Try this...

this video shows the location to insert the bends mender better :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUlJPUo ... re=related
by civicrr
Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Loomis Frog Rods
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: Loomis Frog Rods

bassmonster wrote:There is a 7'3 GLX mag heavy 17-25 carolina rigging rod that is a Great frog rod!!!!
Same rod that I mentioned, the BCR875. :D Comes in Mossyback or GLX
by civicrr
Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Loomis Frog Rods
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: Loomis Frog Rods

Current frog rod (FGR863C) is pretty beefy considering it is a '3' power. A lot of people, myself included, did not like this rod. To me, it felt 'lifeless'. It was heavy. If you would like to buy a GLoomis, do yourself a favor & wait for the new frog rods to come out. I would not recommend that...
by civicrr
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fisherman's Warehouse Seminar
Replies: 4
Views: 1139

Re: Fisherman's Warehouse Seminar

If you get on the email list for Fisherman's Warehouse, they do send a notice out beforehand.
by civicrr
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fisherman's Warehouse Seminar
Replies: 4
Views: 1139

Re: Fisherman's Warehouse Seminar

I planned to attend. I'm sure it would have been good.

I stayed home to watch my sick daughter. She caught the flu.
by civicrr
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: One of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
Replies: 7
Views: 2160

Re: One of the hardest things I've ever had to do.

My prayers will include you & your family.

Please keep us informed about the striper derby. It would be my honor to participate.
by civicrr
Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Why so many used Shimano baitcasters for sale?
Replies: 11
Views: 2983

Re: Why so many used Shimano baitcasters for sale?

mac (Doyle McEwen) wrote:No, it is mostly because the sellers are replacing the ones they are selling with the newest models of the same reels..

mac
Or they moved from Curados to Chronarchs :D
by civicrr
Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need a new flipping hook.........
Replies: 22
Views: 4241

Re: Need a new flipping hook.........

Gene,
Could you let us know when you have the hooks & skirts in?

Thanks
by civicrr
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fiberglass repair question
Replies: 3
Views: 744

Re: fiberglass repair question

Thanks Gene.

BTW, I came by & got one of those Motorguide Safari props last week. Works great!
by civicrr
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fiberglass repair question
Replies: 3
Views: 744

fiberglass repair question

My 2004 Ranger has a chip on it. Gel coat is gone in a quarter sized piece on the edge. For a additional 6" or so, there is a light gouge in the gelcoat. This is on part of the hull that is below the waterline @ all times. It also part of the the hull that is for planing. Not a part of the hull...
by civicrr
Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BMF BARBS
Replies: 8
Views: 1465

Re: BMF BARBS

The Owner keepers are an improved version of the Hitchhikers. Both types of 'springs' thread onto the eye of the hook.

They end up looking something like http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-OTLC.html
by civicrr
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: this is bs
Replies: 31
Views: 6274

Re: this is bs

The packages I bought of the BMF hook didn't come with the keeper on it. I just used shrink wrap. Why should it be any different with the Paycheck Punch hook?