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Richard - Sonora

Subject: Numbers of boaters and non-boaters not equal. Our club, Modesto Castmasters, also has a "draw" format and is currently reviewing the rules and policies regarding "extra" non-boaters. That is, more non-boaters than boaters when the draw is undertaken. How does your club h...

Richard - Sonora

Ranger parts gave me the heads-up that they will not be keeping parts for my '85 350V in stock and they likely will not be available thru Ranger. I have been ordering some extra items each time I need something so that I have spares. Give 'em a call and ask what the outlook is for your year and mode...

Richard - Sonora

I made the mistake several weeks ago of turning right outside of the marina at the main channel. Just above the visible bridge there is a rock and boulder salmon barrier wall that spans the entire width of the channel and is not visible at high tide. My prop found it and it cost me $230 in damages. ...

Richard - Sonora

email address to use? Also, could you post the photo in the thread as you did for Andy? thanks, Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Before I installed a three-bank on my elderly Ranger, I left the two-bank on the trollers and, with a decent stand-alone charger I hook up to the cranking battery and use a 24 hour lamp timer to turn it on for one hour each day, automatically. That way, all batteries are topped off and ready wheneve...

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

I had the honor of netting Stans 7-12 LM on Don Pedro on Wednesday, the 16th. Jig, mid-morning. Nice job, Stanley!! RK

P.S. Will try to import photo into this sites photo section.

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

IF THEY ARE DIGITIZED. PERHAPS HE WILL POST THEM. R - SONORA

Richard - Sonora

As I hear it, Modesto Castmaster Stan Panero landed a 12.2 on Tuesday, July 19. He and his partner had launched out of Paradise and he fooled the beast on a frog.

No mention of location, but I believe that he was not
"disappoint"ed.

R - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

My experinence is similar to Chris'. I got some good advice last summer when the discussion of batteries came up. Go with the biggest Wal-Mart Marine that you can fit in the space(s). They don't cost a lot, they perform well and can be replaced under warranty virtually anywhere we fish. Think about ...

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

the problem you have described. I agree with another post that they are best suited for light rain and/or cold and wind. I upgraded to bib pants on my second set (still keep the first set in the Ranger for backup) so that I would not get rain down the butt when bending over. Be sure to buy them plen...

Richard - Sonora

The format in use by Modesto Castmasters. It is the most fair that I have found. Shared weight, draw, team format. Point system kept separately for both boaters and backseaters. Angler of year for each category. Best boaters and non draw for partners in TOC. Each team fishes for shared 5 fish bag. N...

Richard - Sonora

spinners for drop-shot, split-shot and texas rig stuff. Also have one 7 1/2 flipper. They can't be beat for the price. R-S

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

I cancelled out on a club tourny last weekend because I would have had 5-6 miles of icy, downhill roads to negotiate. I have FWD on the tow vehicle, but no chains for the trailer. I thought it prudent NOT to attempt the trip. I have had the boat/trailer push me off of a corner, and you are absolutel...

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Took the advice and obtained a digital tester. Checked each batt. individually and then checked as a pair (24v sys) at multiple points forward up to and including the control pedal output. Still had in excess of 24 volts past foot control. Found armature on MinnK discolored and dirty. Cleaned armatu...

Richard - Sonora

can rent one. If not, perhaps purchase a unit ( I think that I have 10 batt.s between boats, vehicles, tractor and generators. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance - R

Richard - Sonora

Hey, Jigs - I am not familiar w/ "G-Van" marine. Can you illuminate for me? Thanks - Richard

Richard - Sonora

All batt.s approx. same manufacture date, 24v system with no recent change to T/M, wiring or switches. Will check all pf the helpful ideas provided by you. I'll try to share results when I discover the true cause(s). Thanks again, R

Richard - Sonora

Recently replaced all three batt.s in the elderly Ranger. I am not convinced that all is well as I am not getting the thrust or longevity that I expected. Not much improvement at all. Therefore, need to test each battery as an individual to eliminate the new batt.s as the cause (my problem may be lo...

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Alll clubs are not created equal. Consider format - do you want to fish with or against your non-boater? Do you want to fish with the same person in each tourney? Do you want to fish by yourself with or with out paying both sides of the entry fee? Do you want to have your Sunday (or Saturday) free f...

Richard - Sonora

The grapevine has it that Joe Bruce is in the know on the subject. You might want to give him a shout. Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Look back over my Delta experiences and survey them for which type of success I encountered. Every time I have been in the money at a club tourney on the Delta it has been in the fall. That said, my best success rate in terms of numbers has been April thru June. My personal best weights came in Apri...

Richard - Sonora

they were able to match all bearings and seals for my Ranger Trail.

Good luck! Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Our club - Modesto Castmasters, conducts an annual review of Bylaws and Rules in Jan/Feb. In examining our current rules for placing fuel docks off-limits, we discovered that no one in the room knew the actual legal requirement for the "no-fishing" distance from a fuel dock, if in fact the...

Richard - Sonora

Have heard of and seen reference to the Huddleston swim baits. But, no one has disclosed what the benefits are when they are used instead of some of the other excellent swim baits.

And, be specific, please. Not just "gets more bites"!!

Tell me MORE!! R

Richard - Sonora

It is important to add that ALL tournies are on Saturdays. Also, please note that the leadership of THIS club includes NON-BOATERS.

Car-pool from Sonora area available for meetings.

First tournament in '06 will be at New Melones.

Richard - Sonora

:wink: I am a proud member of Modesto Castmasters. In this clubs' format, boaters and non-boaters DO NOT COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER, rather, the draw partners fish for shared weight, as a one-day team. Results are tracked in separate categories for boaters and non. The top eight in each compete in t...

Richard - Sonora

That I had an incorrect prop on my Ranger (installed prior to my purchase of the craft). I had spent a week on a houseboat at Trinity and had made arrangements to drop off my prop in Redding on the way home for a tune-up and balance. They examined my prop and informed me that the prop (Raker) while ...

Richard - Sonora

Or, "Rules Of Behavior Standard In Society". Jeez!

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Richard - Sonora

I, too, have experienced several different club formats. Without detaining the flaws and built-in fairness issues of other formats, I am very pleased with the format offered by Modesto Castmasters. Boaters and their draw partners (which could be another boater or non-boaters) share the weight and th...

Richard - Sonora

Launched out of Ladds wednesday last and found some hyacinth in the one lane open at launch time (daybreak). Returned at noon to find about 30 solid yards of hyacinth blown in between the docks. Took about an hour to clear a path and get boat out in somewhat clean condition and still had to power wa...

Richard - Sonora

Richard - Sonora

Had a great time on D-P saturday last. Partnered with Joe Bruce, I was "the ride", Joe was "the guide". We had one of only two limits at weigh-in. Took fourth. Probably 20+ fish in the boat, my share significantly smaller than Joe's (LOL). Thanks, man!! R

Richard - Sonora

We had one of only two limits (7) and weight of 10.35. First had over 18. Denny Brauer MC'd weigh-in. Food was great. Took too long over all for post-weighin activities!!

Richard - Sonora

swing the nutcase outing. Is it scheduled for 8/6, and, if so - can we sign up the day of the tourny? Maybe we can make this work, let me know if you're still interested. Richard - Sonora
536-1642 rdkn@jps.net

Richard - Sonora

Was down in San Diego on business, and the hotel supplied USA Today daily. Thursday last had an article on PETA and BASS. It seems that PETA erected a large billboard in Pittsburg, near the B.A.S.S. events, showing a young dog with a HOOK in his mouth and a caption similar to "you wouldn't do t...

Richard - Sonora

Look for the Largies in the back of coves that have a mix of cover....weedbeds, rock and wood. There not many, but they get to 5 lb.s. Also, try flat-line trolling in the early morning for Rainbows.....I use a jointed Rapala in Rainbow colors, a chrome and blue 1/4 oz Kastmaster works, too. Crappie ...

Richard - Sonora

speaks highly of you. Stan and I have drawn each other often enough that we now fish for fun on occasion. Good guy. I'm not as short as Stanley (har) but we see eye to eye. R

Richard - Sonora

On the way home from fishing a club tourny at the Delta. Cooling fan on tow vehicle threw a blade and took out hoses and radiator. Luckily, fellow Modesto Castmaster member was not far behind.....he stayed with me for hours in 106 degrees while Geico tried to find a tow company that could handle bot...

Richard - Sonora

Hey there! Greetings from Central Calif (Yosemite area). There is a strong possibility that I will spending a week in San Diego while the wife attends conferences for work. Am considering bringing the Ranger down to re-visit some of those local waters. (I was raised in O.C.). I am not comfortable wi...

Richard - Sonora

Joe B - partner and I won a club tourny on Melones saturday last. Took fish (primarily largies) from surface to 22 foot on a little of this and a little of that. Four days earlier I had found 75-77 degree water while pre-fishing. Saturday, after the front moved thru could not find any water with mor...

Richard - Sonora

king situations probably at new place in Murphys - about fifteen minutes from Glory Hole and perhaps 22 from Tuttletown Launch areas. Look for motel on Hwy 4 in Murphys. Great places to eat in old downtown! R

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