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by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Battery Maintenance?
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Re: Battery Maintenance?

I would ask: Jay Liu's Service. Jay use to have some instructions on his site for boiling the plates in your batts that might be helpful. I would just put a good charge on them and see if there is any improvement. If not it might be time for some new ones. Keep them topped off and I think will help ...
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Re: Lovely knocking sound coming from my Opti?-FIXED
Replies: 7
Views: 1594

Re: Lovely knocking sound coming from my Opti?-FIXED

Nice! At least one of us came out on top.

I'm beached.
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Your Thoughts About GRASS?
Replies: 8
Views: 1331

Re: Your Thoughts About GRASS?

8) Doood 8) mo grass mo better :lol:

Someone mentioned a bong here a couple weeks ago, what's going on around here?
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are your thoughts?
Replies: 18
Views: 2918

Re: What are your thoughts?

Let them fish! Wouldn't you feel good if you were on em and beat the "Big Show". I fished a couple of these events in the past and there were some super teams there. I believe the events I fished were more about the camaraderie and raising funds for a special cause rather than making a che...
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing nets
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: Stowmaster nets

Those are very nice. If you're on a budget and like to make or modify what you can I have some pics http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff146/mtremont/Net002.jpg That's fully extented at 124". The aluminum pole is either part of a pool cleaning set or something like that. The hoop is 20x24. Full...
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing nets
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: Fishing nets

MAN OVER BOARD!

It's getting closer John. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tying braid and flouro leader?
Replies: 36
Views: 4908

Re: Tying braid and flouro leader?

Cxx is a copolymer, which has different characteristics and closer to mono which I have had good luck with.
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing nets
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: Fishing nets

This is what I did. Bought the $10 dollar Frabil at Wally World. Changed the clothe netting to a plastic coated one. They sell them at the bait shop down the street for like $3. Took an aluminum pole I found on the side of the road. I stuffed it with some foam I got at the dollar store (noddles for ...
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone install a Keelguard on their boat themself?
Replies: 7
Views: 919

Re: Anyone install a Keelguard on their boat themself?

I had one that was installed at the factory come off on me after a few months. Rep from Keel Guard said they probably installed it when it was to cold. Since it was replaced (summer of 2001) it's held up very well. It has saved me a few headaches at certain ramps as I can beach the boat and not have...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tying braid and flouro leader?
Replies: 36
Views: 4908

Re: Tying braid and flouro leader?

littlebailey wrote: ALL FLUORO BRAKES WHEN SPLICED TOGETHER WITH BRAID!!!!! Thank you! My post was to save some of you some grief. Go out and see for yourself. I'd be interested to find a knot that works without having to use the leader material, which also failed on a uni/uni knot. You all let me ...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dinner is almost ready
Replies: 38
Views: 5435

Re: Dinner is almost ready

I'm bored so I'll chime in. I agree with Rich, if you're gonna fillet them, do it right. Unless you do like I did when we were kids. We boiled the head and any meat left on the bones in a stainer for soup stock. I'm 99.9% C&R, but if ones gonna die, it ain't going to waste. Only problem I have w...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Tying braid and flouro leader?
Replies: 36
Views: 4908

Re: Tying braid and flouro leader?

That was title Braid to "Mono", not Flouro. That's 1/2 an Alberto knot. I personally have yet to find a braid/fluro knot that doesn't break. An Alberto knot form #50 braid/#20 fluro was suggested after trying several other knots. It also snapped on a hookset. I'm sure this knot will work w...
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Johnny C
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Re: Thanks Johnny C

If and when I get my boat out of the shop I will take you fishing...it might do you good to fish out of my boat as it will force you to be a minimalist. I already am :lol: . Should see me when I don't have a clue, did I just say that? John, I have the curse right now, not sure you want me on or nea...
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Not fishing ,but
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: Not fishing ,but

I just heard the news. I'm dumbfounded. How could anything but an animal hurt a little girl like that?

My prayers go out to the everyone touched by this.

God have mercy on your soul you POS!
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Johnny C
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Re: Thanks Johnny C

Thanks guys. Long, from what I know of Johnny he's an outstanding individual. It's just ironic how these things work at times. I'll be back seating it for awhile as well barse41. I just got off the phone and it seems as this lower unit is not rebuildable as the housing is compremised. Sad thing, I r...
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks Johnny C
Replies: 8
Views: 1151

Thanks Johnny C

A couple of weeks ago you posted a link to some folks that rebuild the parts that break most on these outboards of ours. So I saved the link and had a sick feeling when I did and mentioned I hope I didn't curse myself. Well Let me show you what happened this weekend http://i241.photobucket.com/album...
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Replies: 15
Views: 2598

Re: CLEARLAKE OUTDOORS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Good luck guys.

Did you get to keep the grouper?
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wow I just had a Reality Check
Replies: 7
Views: 1934

Re: Wow I just had a Reality Check

I think it comes from being very competitive, I have been strugglin lately and letting it influence everything else too much. And I have moments of clarity where wake up and realize that it is really just for fun. I take my head out of the game when fishing tourney's when this happens and can ruin ...
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ed Freeman Has Died
Replies: 15
Views: 2541

Re: Ed Freeman Has Died

God bless and THANK YOU and everyone that shares your values Ed Freeman.
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Desperate and need a Job!
Replies: 8
Views: 2075

Re: Desperate and need a Job!

Most of my experience is in Towing. Worked for a 3A contract station for 12 years. If you've never done it, there's a little more to it than meets the eye. It can be brutal at times. Last gig I worked as a parts associate for a body shop. I also worked as plumber, mostly re piping homes in the San J...
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Desperate and need a Job!
Replies: 8
Views: 2075

Re: Desperate and need a Job!

I wish I could add something positive. I've sent out close to 100 resumes, with not one response! I guess loyalty (2 jobs in the last 14 years, the only reason there's 2 is cause I moved) and hard work ain't enough these days.

Hang in there, there are a lot of us in the same boat.
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: who makes this topwater?
Replies: 7
Views: 2042

Re: who makes this topwater?

Get off the bong blkdog812!

Or better yet get the fish on the bong, maybe that'll make em stupid enough so we can catch em!
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A sign of the times!
Replies: 25
Views: 3056

Re: A sign of the times!

Sorry to read this and I feel badly for you and all the other folks that are not posting how they got ripped off. These POS's need to get there's. No matter how tough times are, it doesn't give anyone the right to steal for another, whether you're sponsored or you do without lunch everyday so you ca...
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sTony or anyone else
Replies: 24
Views: 2793

Re: sTony or anyone else

Roger-on the links you provided, the first one worked. I don't have Divx installed , if that means anything. Nothing worked when it was. The second link did just what it does when I try to watch WBTV. Loads everything but the viewing screen. My system: Windows XP Home 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3-2600 IE...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sTony or anyone else
Replies: 24
Views: 2793

Re: sTony or anyone else

Both I guess Roger? Everything but the video loads up. A few days ago I could watch only the titles that had the Quicktime after them. I decided to download the Divx and haven't been able to watch anything since. I just uninstalled the Divx hoping that would fix it, but still nothing loads but the t...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sTony or anyone else
Replies: 24
Views: 2793

Re: sTony or anyone else

Man this gets to complicated for my pea brain! I've uninstalled then reinstalled both Divx and Quicktime, Went back to the steps in the help box and my quicktime doesn't show in the currently active add ons. When I found them with the entire add on search, they showed disabled, yet I still can't wat...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: sTony or anyone else
Replies: 24
Views: 2793

Re: sTony or anyone else

I was going to start a thread as well. I've downloaded both Divx and Quicktime (again). I've done everything advised in the help section and everything seems to be in order, But I get a red "x" in the upper left of the screen and nothing loads. I've also sent an email to ?, reporting the p...
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DFG to review "no wear" fishing licence
Replies: 19
Views: 2819

Re: DFG to review "no wear" fishing licence

I don't wear mine. Lost a couple of them when I did.

I've been checked out a few times while fishing and I guess I was lucky, as they wanted to see my licence, but never mentioned a thing about me not wearing it. I guess it all depends on who's checking.
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Please help...fishing delta for 1st time (from ORE)
Replies: 12
Views: 1519

Re: Please help...fishing delta for 1st time (from ORE)

There should be a decent number of boats going out of Russo's this Saturday. I'm sure there will be lots of company in FT. There's a great bunch of titles to choose from in the WB TV section, if you can get it to work :evil: . There's one with Cooch flippin Senko's all around the wall a few years ba...
by MIKE TREMONT
Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing a Cold Front
Replies: 12
Views: 2225

Re: Fishing a Cold Front

What a difference a week makes.

Went out Saturday as well. They weren't jumping in the boat, but I was able to get a few. Nothing that would win any tournaments, but it was nice to get bit.

Now where are those big mama's hanging out???
by MIKE TREMONT
Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: For those who blow motors or lower units
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

Re: For those who blow motors or lower units

Thanks Johnny. I hope I didnt just jinx myself by saving that link in my favorites!
X2
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing a Cold Front
Replies: 12
Views: 2225

Re: Fishing a Cold Front

I'm going out Saturday regardless. I only managed 3 bites last weekend and hope to build on that. I think everyday is different out there, so go out with all your guns loaded and keep throwing stuff at em. If your lucky, they might just show you something. At the moment the backseat is open, if any ...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: GOOD JOB BRIAN RUTHMAN
Replies: 21
Views: 3071

Re: GOOD JOB BRIAN RUTHMAN

Nice job Brian!
by MIKE TREMONT
Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: CONTACT FOX/ AMERICAN IDOL
Replies: 21
Views: 3189

Re: CONTACT FOX/ AMERICAN IDOL

What's an American Idol?
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Interesting post about AC team events.
Replies: 79
Views: 10960

Re: Interesting post about AC team events.

allbelac the semi-pro division is the best choice at this time. I enjoy fishing with that group, I enjoy knowing I will qualify for the TOC if I fish all the events, I enjoy not having to make fishing 'work'. When I fished the pro-teams Nobody would give advice, info, help, encouragement, hell even...
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: C & C Marine's Dobyns rod HBC contest
Replies: 121
Views: 15291

Re: C & C Marine's Dobyns rod HBC contest

Chris Van Clef 9.9lbs
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A/C Pro Am Oroville Co-Angler spots still open as well Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 1420

Re: A/C Pro Am Oroville Co-Angler spots still open as well

Wish I could as well, I always have in the past.

I just wrote a check for COBRA, which is actually more than my house payment :evil: !

Not going to be enough left over for any fishing in the very near future at the rate things are going.

Good luck to all you guys and gals that are able to go.
by MIKE TREMONT
Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABA DELTA rocks with 51 boats!!!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: ABA DELTA rocks with 51 boats!!!!!!

Did you fish Scott?
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Our News and Sports Reports well Need Help!
Replies: 18
Views: 1890

Re: Our News and Sports Reports Blow it!

DAN the main stream media :?: What did you expect? The main stream media has it's own agenda, and as popular and great we think this is, it's not moving their message forward. If I were to venture a guess, I'd say that we(fisherman) are viewed as a lower life form to some of the media. I think if S...
by MIKE TREMONT
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wow, where did the cust service go in the world?
Replies: 6
Views: 1564

Re: Wow, where did the cust service go in the world?

Thanks for the heads up-cash only!

Last couple of times I was there they were very nice. Except for when a guy went into the ladies room :shock:

Guess I can't fault her for that!
by MIKE TREMONT
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Congrats Skeet
Replies: 4
Views: 954

Re: Congrats Skeet

Making the dreams come true!

Congratulations!
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To cover or not to cover?
Replies: 5
Views: 977

Re: To cover or not to cover?

I cover mine and leave every compartment opened. It doesn't really get a chance to dry out until the next outing or dry spell. I have some of that "Dry Air" stuff in the boat at all times. I also have a small fan pulling in fresh air. Make sure and pull the plug as well. My boats working o...
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: *NM*
Replies: 21
Views: 2486

Re: HANDTIED JIGS

'cause I still can't figure out how to do that!
Neither can I! Mine are close but not that pretty. It also takes me a half an hour to do just one :shock: .

Looking good Mark.
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fenwick elite junk*NM*
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: Fenwick elite

I have a older Fenwick and had the same problem. The rod was a couple years old when it started. I was fishing in a tourney when there was decent Senko bite going. I give a fish the WOO SON and my reel goes flying to the deck :evil: . The Pro I was fishing with (JH) was cracking up, and told me they...
by MIKE TREMONT
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom turkey shoot Saturday.....
Replies: 6
Views: 795

Re: Folsom turkey shoot Sunday.....

Already committed somewhere else, otherwise I'd be there. Love them braggin rights only things.

Should be fun, good luck!
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?
Replies: 23
Views: 2850

Re: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?

I use these

1: Quick Knot(half a San Diego), only name I know it by for flouro
2: San Diego for braid
3: Alberto-I was using a uni/uni than a Stren knot for my braid to mono. This knot is way better.
4:Snell for Senko's on octopus hooks and punching.
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Folsom ABA need a trophy sponsor
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Re: Folsom ABA need a trophy sponsor

Either way, the magic # we want is 400 to lift the 5MPH limit, right?
That's the way I understand it from all the chatter last year.

I hope we get there. Now I sorta have some time to fish.
by MIKE TREMONT
Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone fish Canyon lake, CA or live there?
Replies: 12
Views: 6776

Re: There are a few Canyon Lake guys

That's where I caught my first Large Mouth, or it caught me back in 1971. There was a tulle lined bank next to a park. I threw Rapala next to the tulle's and I swear that jumped out of the water for it! I was hooked. We also caught some slab Crappie in a marina right under the docks, lots of great f...
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fanatasy Fishing FLW
Replies: 25
Views: 2603

Re: Fanatasy Fishing FLW

Thanks Boss.
by MIKE TREMONT
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: **PLEASE SUPPORT** - Putah Creek Launch Ramp Access Petition
Replies: 48
Views: 6469

Re: Putah Creek Launch Ramp Access Petition

How many sigs are you at, and how many do you need for this to be considered?