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185vsfrog wrote:You sure those are “Talon” power poles?

Is that a Minn Kota Motor Guide I see??

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dwong wrote:I'm curious why you guys prefer a braid to mono versus fluoro for this application? Is it to slow the fall?

Slower rate of fall

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Weightless Texas rig, 6 inch Senko, any with red flake. Braid to 20lb Mono leader. Any meaty jig rod will work, fast gears. Toss it in the middle of the tullies where nobody else would dare to

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I would recommend Camanche and Berryessa. These two lakes have been in hibernation and have giants in them. You will see giants coming out of these lakes this year, Camanche had many double digit fish caught there last year. Throw a big Hud

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I too grew up fishing Amador. Don’t let Amador trick you though, it’s not the people keeping the bass, plenty of bass in the lake. Remember, it’s a smaller lake and in the winter, the water level will fluctuate by feet on a given day. The cold temps really affect the fish in Amador. Fish deep in the...

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I use 7’7” Phenix Maxim and 7’8” Phenix M1 Medium rods for the delta. 30lb florescentbraid with 14lb Florocarbon leader. 1/0 drop shot hook, 1/8-3/16 oz cylinder lead weight 6-12” from the hook with your favorite 6” Roboworm

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Available

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I throw 1/2 because I use heavier rods

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- Drop shot, margarita mutilator
- Hud, 68 special trout
- white/chartreuse spinnerbait
- 6” Senko, black w/red flake
- green pumpkin chatterbait
- black blue or black red jig

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Brand new in box Lowrance Hook2 12 Tripleshot Chirp with downscan and sidescan, transducer, count and hardware. Comes with everything still in its original packaging.
https://www.lowrance.com/lowrance/type/ ... -us-inland

$950 obo
Joe 408-310-7779

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24p May be too much for your 150... I’d look at running a 23p, 4 blades are good for lift and rougher conditions. Fury or Tempest are both good in the 4 blade

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What's the reason you guys use any leaders for braid? Easy to cast, no birds nests, and tough so you have very little chance of breaking off a fish. You can also see your line, when it’s cold in the fall and winter, long pauses when fishing jerkbaits is sometimes key. They hit it on the pause so if...

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30-40 lb braid with a 14-15 lb mono leader. You do not need floro for moving baits, plus it sinks

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Water rats

We need to have an open season for these things, overpopulation and thousands of salmon killed and left with just a bite taken

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To me drop shot is a vertical soft plastic finesse worm presentation for numbers of bass under 3 lbs. Wind and depth to be able to feel the bottom without being snagged is the only consideration and weight shape that prevents snagging a primary concern, usually a round weight. I use black brass 1/8...

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Any brand worm will work. Just drag it slowly along the bottom and always maintain contact with the bottom, split shot or Carolina rig. Drop shot it with a 6-12 inch leader Green pumpkin, watermelon, black, purple, brown.

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I’d go with a Ranger 198. Proven brand you can service almost everywhere, holds its value, and may actually be less expensive. I don't think your gonna get the performance in that boat or the speed as you would on the 1980 Vexus. Same length and motor size, why would it be different?? It’s an alumi...

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Nice fish, congrats! Del Valle has giants in it, it’s just impossible to launch there for most due to the rigorous dry boat inspection. Trout Huds this time of year, slow roll on the bottom. Points and the damn, also, wood always holds fish in that lake. Dragging a jig on the rocky bottom as well.

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I’d go with a Ranger 198. Proven brand you can service almost everywhere, holds its value, and may actually be less expensive.

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The mid size ploppers are the best, try to find the older ones, the newest manufactured ploppers are garbage. Use a longer rod so you can make long casts, 7’4” - 8’, heavy power, I like Powell rods. 40-50lb braid, brand doesn’t matter.

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Hello everyone Anyone have experience towing a 18ft bass boat with a Nissan Frontier with a V6 ? Good fit? thanks in advance You’ll be fine. Your setup only weighs maybe 2500 lbs. Up hills you’ll be bogged down with the lack of power and high gear ratio, but you’re fine. The only issue will be laun...

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Here's the thing I don't understand. Berryessa is a pretty sizable lake. It's a great fishing lake. How is there any need to crowd or cut off people fishing? You can't find ONE other spot? As a fairly new boater, one of the biggest downsides of owning a boat is dealing with other boaters. I luckily...

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Here's the thing I don't understand. Berryessa is a pretty sizable lake. It's a great fishing lake. How is there any need to crowd or cut off people fishing? You can't find ONE other spot? As a fairly new boater, one of the biggest downsides of owning a boat is dealing with other boaters. I luckily...

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What an idiot, must have been Capell. Your friends here on WB will give him a hard time if we see him, what kind of truck and boat?

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No, you’re dreaming...
120 hours on a 2 year old boat is nothing for a real fisherman. A new 20-21 foot Ranger, Triton, Bass Cat, or Skeeter is $65,000 - $90,000 new. So a used one at 1-3 years old will set you back $50,000-$70,000. Sounds like you are looking for a used Nitro or Phoenix.

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Jboutfishn wrote:California may catch a break.
https://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Ho ... -for-years

That article was written in 2012

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Just buy a new boat with a warranty and you won’t have to worry about it

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I don’t think you’ll have any issues since they’re both 12 volt. The size 31 battery will take longer to charge, but it’s charge will last a tag bit longer.

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For me, cylinder or tear drop are the best for avoiding weight snags. I wouldn’t waste your money on tungsten as well.

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Leave your stank bait at home

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Bring it

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I've given up on traditional fishing... I'm gonna try noodling

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why don't you just give me ur money now and leave the gas at the pumps

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Pray for rain?... Mother Nature isn’t the one to blame for the low water level. Where did all the water go??

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split172 wrote:The post is 5 years old

No it’s not, this boat has had 3 owners in the last 5 years... I’ve seen it up close, nice boat

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basskeeter wrote:
kent wrote:I just lost my storage space for my bass boat.
I live in Los Angeles.
Does anyone have a place I can store my boat.
20ft champion

please text me if you have a parking area I can rent.
Thanks
(310) 422-0558
Yes, you can park your boat at my house. Just need to leave the keys.

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Happy Thanksgiving Fullerton family!

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len wrote:If that was detachable tongue it be in my garage tonight

Why not just cut that one off and bolt on a detachable swing tongue?? It’s easy and cheap

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Garbage

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Why not return the rods or order the same rod manufacture you prefer using? I also recommend shopping at Tackle Warehouse or a local bass fishing store. Shopping at Bass Pro, Cabelas, Dicks, or even Fishermans Warehouse is a gamble and not specific to the sport, I wouldn't recommend the stores. Doby...

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I recommend trailering the boat to a local gas station. Also, you shouldn’t need to winterize your boat in California...

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Lets send caravans of these bastards down south!

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Sad to think that the liberal politicians and corrupt leaders in California blame the Largemouth Bass species and grass in the water for endangering the salmon population... how stupid does that sound? The cute little sea lions, the wonderful commercial fisherman, the thousands of illegal anglers, a...

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This would never work on a smaller scale. Too time consuming and tedious. You’d be on your phone more than fishing. Then, not knowing the results of the tournament for weeks after due to the hours upon hours of video review and documentation. The MLF format is designed for the tv audience not for th...

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Price adjustment!

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Why not give Rick a call at Anglers Marine, https://www.anglersmarine.com/contact-us/ im sure he would be able to answer any of your questions. I was bummed to learn that it was a no go last year as well, but when looking at the market and the resources it takes to host this type of event and pay f...

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If your were going to buy your next tournament bass boat tomorrow, which one would you go with?

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Burke wrote:Joe. Where are you located?

Fremont, CA, I’ll be at Russos on Sunday

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80E0FC11-FBA0-48A9-BE34-65C01ABBCAD9.jpeg (1) St Croix - Mojo Bass MJC68MXF Medium 6’8” $60, used just a few times SOLD (1) G-Loomis - GL3 MBR864X 7’2” Heavy $75, good shape but used (1) Powell - Max 683 CEF 6’8 Med-Heavy $80, used just a couple times (3) Powell - Diesel 755 CB 7’5” Med-Heavy $30 e...

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