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by micropterus
Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet has removed Champion Boats as sponsor....
Replies: 36
Views: 6446

Re: Skeet has removed Champion Boats as sponsor....

I hope he still continues to run a Champion.... Kap Here is a Bass Boat Central blog posting ..... dated Jan/21/2010 Hi Mr. Garry, I emailed Skeet's website and this is the reply. Retireman - Champion 2009 198CXDC Skeet will be running the same boat he did last year, his signature edition Champion ...
by micropterus
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hurricane warning
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Hurricane warning

.... And here it is ... WAS .... Note the Millibar reading of 504 ... this would project out to be a Category 13 Hurricane .... pretty close in actuality :lol: :lol:

http://www.whodatnation.com/2010/02/02/ ... e-warning/

Pretty Funny!!

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My Engine trims up but slowly sinks back down..
Replies: 13
Views: 2429

Re: My Engine trims up but slowly sinks back down..

... Here is an old thread about replacing trailer bunk boards ....

http://westernbass.com/forum/viewtopic. ... highlight=


Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance - hd7 software update
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

Re: Lowrance - hd7 software update

...acme, you can get the slower SD cards on the internet. I use 4AllMemory.com. Click Other Products, Secure Digital. These lower capacity lower speed cards are hard to find now at stores such as Best Buy and Radio Shack, but I checked and 4AllMemory.com still has the 512 MB cards .. cheap Like $12....
by micropterus
Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance - hd7 software update
Replies: 9
Views: 1835

Re: Lowrance - hd7 software update

... I had a similar issue when I was downloading the latest O/S upgrade software from the Lowrance website for my LCX111c HD unit. This was last spring. The Lowance techies said (via email reply) that their download software doesn't work with the 'high speed' SD cards. Anything over 1 Gigabyte is hi...
by micropterus
Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: bimini tops
Replies: 1
Views: 747

Re: bimini tops

... I would say check with Tilly's Marine in Ventura or also Stanton Marine in Ventura ... Tilly's is across the street from The Wharf Western Wear ... 101 fwy off C Street (the pier) .. right on Thompson .... Tilly's Marine Inc www.tillysmarine.com 935 E Front St Ventura, CA 93001-3016 (805) 648-38...
by micropterus
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: US OPEN Weight Guess?
Replies: 35
Views: 4051

Re: US OPEN Weight Guess?

... TomL ... No Dean Rojas on your list ? Oh Man! .. He's hot right now...

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE
Replies: 15
Views: 2719

Re: SPRAY ON BEDLINER FOR TOW VECHILE

.... An alternative to a spray on rubber bed liner or the plastic molded type is a BedRug .... I got one for my Chevy Silverado when I bought it. Easy to maintain, just vacuum or sweep it clean. I don't haul any construction materials like sand, gravel, bricks, etc. but you can haul this stuff with ...
by micropterus
Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Motor Guide Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 2501

Re: Another Motor Guide Issue

.... MT, I'm not sure what year and model MG you have but one thing to check .. and you can do this yourself ... is pull the top cap off the head .. there should be three philips head screws .. I'm referring to the cap where the directional indicator is ... on some models there are wire connectors c...
by micropterus
Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Boat Re-carpet
Replies: 8
Views: 12014

Re: Bass Boat Re-carpet

.... Several years ago RickG (Rick Grover of Anglers Marine) wrote an article on DIY bass boat re-carpet jobs. It was published in Bass West USA magazine. I read it ... I used it .... I gots no complaints. A good step by step guide. Contact the folks at Bass West USA, they could probably send you an...
by micropterus
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new board sponsor cool......
Replies: 11
Views: 1634

Re: new board sponsor cool......

... nice looking inventory ... however, I need to 'nitpick' here a bit ....your 2008 Legend 199 Model says Mercury 225 HP ETEC ... picture looks like a Evinrude to me :roll: :roll:
Oh, I didn't get your name ...

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: On board charger question
Replies: 3
Views: 904

Re: On board charger question

Try this .... Plug in your charger into a 110 volt ac outlet like you normally would when you recharge your batteries. Use a hand held volt meter and set it to the 20 volt range (on mine this is one click to the left on the selector dial). You said you are running a 36 volt system, but your on board...
by micropterus
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help please with rigging bunk boards on trailer!!
Replies: 19
Views: 9068

Re: Help please with rigging bunk boards on trailer!!

.... I would go with the medium thickness carpet. Cabela's, BPS, Bass Boat Carpets all carry pre-cut 'bunk board carpet'. Get at least 12 inches wide for the two by four wood. Comes in six foot or twelve foot lengths. Home Depot or Lowes carries these length boards. Definitely use the treated green ...
by micropterus
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Going to paint cowling on Merc.
Replies: 9
Views: 1548

Re: Going to paint cowling on Merc.

..... Delaney, I have been down this road myself, regarding your Merc decals, shoot me a PM with contact info ..... BEFORE you start sanding down the cowling !!
by micropterus
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Korths' P.L. ..MPH ....
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Korths' P.L. ..MPH ....

Hey, what's the deal on the speed limit when passing by Korths'? I haven't fished the Delta too many times but I always go at speed (for me that's about 35 MPH) when I am passing by this marina/resort. Last time by I also noticed that their big 5 MPH sign (near the gas docks) was down. Is it okay to...
by micropterus
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: VERY VERY bad news for Castaic Lake
Replies: 42
Views: 6572

Re: VERY VERY bad news for Castaic Lake

..... Ron - What impact does this have on Pyramid ? (Runnin' outta lakes around these parts!!) I know that Castaic is the next lake downhill and I also have heard that Pyramid pumps water up from Castaic to generate power. Do you think that they (MWD) may be testing the 'crossover' pipes to Silverwo...
by micropterus
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Now I know why Rich Theil Has the.......
Replies: 10
Views: 1773

Re: Now I know why Rich Theil Has the.......

... the Mercury Outboard oil reservoir parts are available at boats.net or crowleymarine.com Go to Mercury Outboard Parts then enter your year/model (call toll free for model number cross-ref for their list using your Merc Serial Number) then go to Oil Injection Components section .... you will see ...
by micropterus
Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad
Replies: 33
Views: 9442

Re: Another Lowrance GPS Antenna goes bad

Just a short note regarding keeping up with the latest software updates for your Lowrance unit. As per Tunaman's advice, the link to the software updates page is pretty handy. You will need to copy the update files to a MMC/SD card which you insert into your unit. Just be sure not to use a card that...
by micropterus
Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass Repair Shop ...
Replies: 3
Views: 865

Fiberglass Repair Shop ...

Anyone know of a good fiberglass repair shop in the San Fernando Valley area or Ventura County area ? One that works on bass boats .. gelcoat metal flake, etc. Thanks in advance ...

Dan Curtis

Have some fun out there !!! Enjoy that time on the water !!
by micropterus
Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motorguide Question
Replies: 19
Views: 2876

Re: Motorguide Question

I run a Motorguide 12/24 TM ....... one thing that's easy to check is the amperage on your circuit breaker connected in line to the battery cables. It should be 30 or 35 amps. I've seen some recommendations for 45 amps but I think that is too high for this system. Hey, I always keep a couple spare 3...
by micropterus
Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: anyone esle have problems with landbigfish.com
Replies: 2
Views: 880

Re: anyone esle have problems with landbigfish.com

I think if your order packs small LBF ships via USPS which takes longer and might explain the 'Holiday Weekend' excuse. I order my Wave Worm Tiki Drops (reapers) from them and they arrive via the post office (aka 'slow boat') ..... LBF is located in northern Michigan also ... Dan Curtis Have Some Fu...
by micropterus
Sat May 24, 2008 4:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: avatar check *NM**NM*
Replies: 2
Views: 356

Re: avatar check *NM**NM*

Yeah #$%^ .... :evil:
by micropterus
Fri May 23, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: avatar check *NM**NM*
Replies: 2
Views: 356

avatar check *NM**NM*

*NM*
by micropterus
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PFD question for Gary Dobyns
Replies: 34
Views: 4973

Re: PFD question for Gary Dobyns

Thanks for the advice on the Stearns vest ... I received mine today. Really good design, well made, lots of nice features. Model is 4180 Type III. Brannon's Bass shop has them on sale for $47.99. I've seen them priced as high as $73.00. I've been looking at the BPS Extreme but it's $80.00. I think t...
by micropterus
Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW Delta on TV Sunday ....
Replies: 0
Views: 304

FLW Delta on TV Sunday ....

Don't forget ... FLW Delta Tourney won by Brett Hite is on FSN West this Sunday .. I think it starts at 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. .... should be a good chatterbait lesson or two to be had. I marked it on my calendar some time ago ... (I think this is the right date/time) :roll: Dan Curtis Have Some F...
by micropterus
Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oil oops...
Replies: 7
Views: 1605

Re: Oil oops...

You can take the bad oil down to one of those Jiffy Lube stores .... they'll dump it in their re-cycle tank for used oil ....


Dan Curtis

have Some Fun Out There .... Enjoy That Time One The Water !!
by micropterus
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So what are "infected" lakes doing?
Replies: 14
Views: 2036

Re: So what are "infected" lakes doing?

There was an article in the Ventura County Star a few weeks ago about a young junior high school student from Westlake Village that has done some extensive research on this topic. She has devised a bio-degradable chemical solution that can be applied to water pipes and other metal surfaces associate...
by micropterus
Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gee Gee Baits contact ....
Replies: 3
Views: 667

Big Ed ..You Have A PM *NM*

*NM*
by micropterus
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gee Gee Baits contact ....
Replies: 3
Views: 667

Gee Gee Baits contact ....

Anyone have a contact for Gee Gee Baits ?

Thanks in advance

Dan Curtis





Have Some Fun Out There .... Enjoy That Time On The Water !!
by micropterus
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I said once "You Can't Argue with Ignorance"
Replies: 14
Views: 2390

Re: I said once "You Can't Argue with Ignorance"

.... "Wuch You Mean Duuuuummmbbb and Ooooohhhhglay .... I Ain't Oooooohhhhhglay !!!!"



http://www.casitaswater.org/boardofdire ... ggerly.htm

Dan Curtis

Have Some Fun Out There ... Enjoy That Time on The Water .....
by micropterus
Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept.....rough outline...Yeah But ..

Exactly Guy, unmanned launch ramps that are supposed be manned .... Excuse Me ? Where is the staff ? Some one has some splainin' to do, I would think. I don't know what the reasons are but in the long haul, if the DFG is to be thorough with their policy, they would need to address this problem. It c...
by micropterus
Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept.....rough outline...Yeah But ..

Sounds pretty much confirmed to me that the DFG was already planning to use the California Agricultural Inspection Stations to perform Clean and Dry boat inspections .... (see above list of stations) ...... this means that they wouldn't need to involve any other 'Out Of State' agencies in the progra...
by micropterus
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept.....rough outline...EVEN BETTER

I went hunting for a clearer definition of the "Quarantine Period" that was being observed at Lake Casitas before it closed. I went to the "Clean and Dry" web site and found nothing about it. However, there was a link in the sidebar from the DFG website for an article which discu...
by micropterus
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept.....rough outline...EVEN BETTER

I thought of a possible solution to the Colorado River System issue of "unmanned boat ramps". This again assumes that this system is deployed and administered by the State of California. There are quite a few California Agricultural Inspection Stations located on the various interstate hig...
by micropterus
Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept.....rough outline...EVEN BETTER

Thanks for the feedback (CaptainKirk and others that may have reading along) ... here are some more specs from my brain-storming sessions ... as a follow on to my post (above somewhere) ... the Verification Stickers would also need a type of Serial Number or Sticker Number, computer generated and st...
by micropterus
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We're still in this fight, guys...
Replies: 79
Views: 11233

Re: Another possible concept ..... rough outline

California Lakes Quagga Mussel Verification Stickers 1. Ultimately this should be a California State "wide" system administered by the Department of Fish and Game in conjuction with the Department of Motor Vehicles. 2. Lake Casitas should be the "Pilot Project" lake working in co...
by micropterus
Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cal DFG and State Officials ......
Replies: 0
Views: 334

Cal DFG and State Officials ......

If you have not already done so ... please contact this man named Baldwin .... he could help formulate a plan and policy for dealing with quagga mussels. Give him a consulting contract .... I think his knlowledge and expertise could be helpful .... http://www.hcn.org/servlets/hcn.Article?article_id=...
by micropterus
Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: whats the forecast for Casitas...
Replies: 9
Views: 1525

Re: whats the forecast for Casitas...

I fished Casitas Friday and had to fill out another form. They changed the quagga quarantine time from 28 days to 10 days.

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boat tax
Replies: 14
Views: 1897

Re: boat tax

Don't forget to claim it on your Federal Tax Return if you submit the Itemized Deductions form Schedule A ... it is actually a property tax.

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......
Replies: 17
Views: 2244

Re: RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......

Thanks for the update Ron ..... and everyone appreciates all your effort and hard work in trying to turn this thing into a positive situation .....

I'll be fishing Casitas this Friday ... hopefully not my last trip :roll: :roll:

Dan Curtis
by micropterus
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......
Replies: 17
Views: 2244

Re: RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......

Thanks DL .... I did read this previous post and may have 'Hijacked' the information somewhat. However it wasn't clear to me whether the additional charge was already in effect at the gate for every boater or just the tournament participants. Anybody know ? Yo Brian ..... 'don't give an inch or they...
by micropterus
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......
Replies: 17
Views: 2244

RON C - Casitas Board Mtg - March 4th ......

Ron, you may have anticipated this already in doing your prep work for (subject) .... I think it is a safe bet that the Board Members are going to complain about paying overtime and being short handed at the park entrance because of the additional work load related to the quagga inspection process. ...
by micropterus
Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: California Legislature - AB 1683 - DFG Authority Quagga
Replies: 0
Views: 305

California Legislature - AB 1683 - DFG Authority Quagga

This Bill was passed on September 18, 2007 .... a portion of the text of bill states that : 3)Require DFG to consult with the agency, owner, or operator with jurisdiction, control or management responsibility over the marina, boat launch facility, or other facility in order to focus the closure or q...
by micropterus
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Next Casitas Board Meeting .....
Replies: 3
Views: 738

Next Casitas Board Meeting .....

Someone asked (in a previous thread) when the next (subject) is going to take place ........ http://www.casitaswater.org/ Just as a general observation and tuning in on some of the threads posted here, my .02 cents would call for everyone to take a cooperative attitude toward the situation and not a...
by micropterus
Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: More Quagga Info ....
Replies: 1
Views: 214

More Quagga Info ....

I was surprised to find an article on this problem dated way back in November 2007. Sounds like the Casitas Municipal Water District is expecting the State of California or the Federal Bureau of Water Reclamation to provide a prevention/solution/remedy .... OR ELSE .... “If the state and federal a...
by micropterus
Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: nm
Replies: 31
Views: 4679

Re: UNFREAKING BELIEVABLE!

I can remember years ago when zebra mussels were found blanketing the bottom of Lake Erie and the popular opinion was that they had a 'filtering affect' on the ecosystem and actually cleaned up the water pollution. Lake Erie has a fantastic fishery ... Smallmouth, Salmon, etc. Have they closed lake ...
by micropterus
Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RickG - Amazon Questions ....
Replies: 2
Views: 474

RickG - Amazon Questions ....

Rick, the former Governor of (State of Parana) Brazil Jaime Lerner, who also is the former Mayor of Curitiba, will be here in Downtown L.A. this week to give a presentation on Urban Planning. Our Agency CEO has invited Governor Lerner to a question and answer session with our Planning department sta...
by micropterus
Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Lake Mead
Replies: 21
Views: 3076

Re: Question about Lake Mead

I vote for more water ... we need a couple back to back wet winters and big snow packs in the Rockies. 'Back In the Day' .. I am thinking of the late 1990's the water level at Lake Mead was as high as we'll ever see. The 'water people' were taking advantage of El Nino storms to store water, they kne...
by micropterus
Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What type of work do you do?
Replies: 72
Views: 8984

Re: What type of work do you do?

Systems Analyst - software applications .... congrats to RickG on the promotion (Har!) :D
by micropterus
Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Launch Ramp - West Sherman Island Rd
Replies: 1
Views: 518

Launch Ramp - West Sherman Island Rd

I saw this launch ramp on Google Earth ... looks like good access to Sherman Lake ... also looks like public accessible .... anybody familiar with it ?

What's the launch ramp fee ?

Thanks for any info ....


Dan Curtis