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by TonyL
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: so I bought my first boat......
Replies: 23
Views: 3803

Re: so I bought my first boat......

What you lookin for ?
by TonyL
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: so I bought my first boat......
Replies: 23
Views: 3803

Re: so I bought my first boat......

Hey , Congrats ! Sounds like a cool project , and the right price ! Yeahh , I would say you could end up spending that kinda dough , easily , but there are options , like the 150 Merc.which sold on W.B.-classifieds recently. If you were set up for a Merc.you prolly coulda moved in on that deal.Depen...
by TonyL
Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hope I need it...
Replies: 7
Views: 1647

Re: Hope I need it...

Thanks for the info/comparisons adman ! I'm gonna finally breakdown and buy a set this season , I like your input as I need ta buy twice (15yr old son ) ! :roll:
by TonyL
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal ducer
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal duc

Hey rdearmond , do you know which type of ground repair J.L. did ?
:roll:
by TonyL
Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal ducer
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Minn Kota Trolling Motor Interference with universal duc

Hey Hodge , I too have this issue , but intermittent , not bad enough to get me off my lazy arse ta do somethin,BUT I have researched it somewhat , and have the plan.Apparrently theres 2 issues , 1 is grounding the trolling motor foot to the ground circuit of th TM up at the TM plug , 2-connecting t...
by TonyL
Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta*NM*
Replies: 8
Views: 1817

Re: Delta-Rock Slough,from the Bank : (

You sound surprised :roll: . Knew that was comin the minute he posted . It wasn't THAT bad , he got some welcomes along with the other NATURAL stuff that goes along with it.It's just the way it is- ONE BIG SAND BOX ! :lol:
by TonyL
Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 2 bank charger
Replies: 3
Views: 537

Re: 2 bank charger

If you have a volt meter , you can quickly get an idea if the charger is working by just going across the battery with the voltmeter while the battery is supposedly getting charged.If it is indeed getting charged you should see an elevated voltage(something more than 12 volts),maybe 13,14,15 volts.F...
by TonyL
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new colors
Replies: 40
Views: 6443

Re: new colors

Sent ! Thanks.
by TonyL
Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is the law on alcohol on a boat?
Replies: 26
Views: 3477

Re: What is the law on alcohol on a boat?

I havn't looked up myself , but was told -as long as the operator is sober/not drinkin -o.k.,then again I guess the boatowner is responsible for any "drunks" on his/her boat. :shock:
by TonyL
Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hook series rules
Replies: 12
Views: 2110

Re: Hook series rules

I couldn't find the rules , fees , etc.
by TonyL
Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Screwed by boat repair guy + carpet question
Replies: 27
Views: 5453

Re: Screwed by boat repair guy + carpet question

Pro Fiberglass in Livermore-awesome work , worth the drive.Talk to Reza. :wink:
by TonyL
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass Boat Re-carpet
Replies: 8
Views: 11972

Re: Bass Boat Re-carpet

Bassboat central-good info.
by TonyL
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: trolling motor repair in south bay???
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Re: trolling motor repair in south bay???

Minnkota man is in San Ramon , he's the closest to us in SJ , awesome guy , and work ! 925 829-5977-Jim is his name.He has alot of parts in stock , and may even fix it while you hang around ??
by TonyL
Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best all - around American made reels ?
Replies: 3
Views: 872

Re: Best all - around American made reels ?

J10b-I didn't take that as being mean at all ! Thanks for the enlightening ! Shoot , I feel alot better.Most of my major purchases are American made products , with things the way they are , I've been trying to focus on the smaller things also.Although I hadn't researched the company myself at all y...
by TonyL
Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best all - around American made reels ?
Replies: 3
Views: 872

Best all - around American made reels ?

Question coming from a current Shimano-Curado , Stradic fan.What are you guys using ?
by TonyL
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Organizing plastics
Replies: 9
Views: 1886

Re: Organizing plastics

I use ziplock gallon size bags and label them with a sharpie as to whats inside. then I throw all the ziplocks in a large tackle bag. It's not the prettiest but it works for me and only cost about $5 for the bags. +1 This works for me also , I tried the boxes , tackle bags , didn't last. I carry wa...
by TonyL
Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What Determines Used Price On Rods and Reels
Replies: 9
Views: 1648

Re: What Determines Used Price On Rods and Reels

Like a lot of us I am on a very tight budget and some what in denial and shock to what the price of the better quality Rods and reels cost these day. Guy, In addition to doing your research, I've found that once you find something you want, ALWAYS ask the seller if THEY need anything that you have!...
by TonyL
Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX
Replies: 46
Views: 14747

Re: DAiwa Steez vs G.loomis GLX

You are correct. Shimano bought Loomis in '96, but all you did was solidify my point. Eventhough the Japanese own the company the company resides here in the United States, employing American workers, who spend their salaries in the American economy and pay taxes that contribute to the health and w...
by TonyL
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have the bass moved?
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: Have the bass moved?

Great tip asu usual Ol school , Thx !
by TonyL
Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Have the bass moved?
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Re: Have the bass moved?

Nice , simple post , cause I couldn't tell ya how many times thats gone thru my head in the last 2 weeks out on the Delta , fishin BEAUTIFUL lookin water , current,structure , bait fish _NO BITES ! Was thinkin of what ta do this weekend , stick with it or MOVE ! :evil:
by TonyL
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass question
Replies: 7
Views: 1191

Re: Fiberglass question

Fast 492 wrote:If you are not comfortable doing it or just want some advice, Call REZA at ProFiberglass in Livermore. Great guy and one helluva fiberglass man...Jason Bubier
+1
by TonyL
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help please with rigging bunk boards on trailer!!
Replies: 19
Views: 8982

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

Orlandi trailers in San Jose,Ca. doesn't stock , but can get any size bunks , several colors , just need to supply measurements.This is the route I'll be takin when I get off my lazy arse.Check with trailer outfits in your area , I'm sure it'll be the same. :wink:
by TonyL
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crankin rod , blade rod -same or not??
Replies: 6
Views: 1066

Re: Crankin rod , blade rod -same or not??

Cooch , guys , info is much appreciated , now I can start lookin. :lol:
by TonyL
Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2151

Re: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?

Saturday fished far west. My son and I did ok with 3 nice fish for 10# and missed another 3. Sunday went south and had 2 fish for 2#. Low tide killed us. We've been doing a lot of exploring, but sticking with familiar methods. After looking at the pictures today and reading what big limits had to s...
by TonyL
Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Crankin rod , blade rod -same or not??
Replies: 6
Views: 1066

Crankin rod , blade rod -same or not??

General question on lighter to heavier baits , you guys usin the same action rods for each(crank/spinner bait) , or more specific to crank/spinners ? Any input appreciated.
by TonyL
Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Please Help a New Bass Boat Owner
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Please Help a New Bass Boat Owner

You'll need ta supply a little info.What kinda boat , sonars , pucks/transducers ? As for the speedo , most outboards have the same problem , water intake on skeg(this is how speed is read) gets clogged. Mine got clogged a couple times , I cleared it then gave up , usin gps speedo now.As for pucks-s...
by TonyL
Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2151

Re: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?

Cool pointer BIG LIMITS ! I'll put it to use.
by TonyL
Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2151

Re: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?

I absolutely suck on the delta , but sunday I had one of my best days in a long time. Between my buddy and I, probably 35 to 40 fish with our best five pushing 20lbs. Now can I repeat next weekend... we will see Wow , nice ! what area were you fishin ? I was in Dissapointment - most had tough stori...
by TonyL
Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How was your Delta bite this weekend ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2151

How was your Delta bite this weekend ?

Mine sucked in Dissapointment yesterday ! Slack tide didn't help! :evil:
by TonyL
Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Transom Failure
Replies: 6
Views: 1752

Re: Transom Failure

I have a 95 488 , and pay about 480,year with 7k in equipment loss/theft etc.-Progressive , you'll get good/bad stories about them , but Delta took out my lower unit , and Clearlake/docks popped a hole in gunwale , both covered-no fault.
by TonyL
Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Mercury 200HP Optimax, What is the correct Prop Nut Torque
Replies: 2
Views: 1972

Re: Mercury 200HP Optimax, What is the correct Prop Nut Torq

Go to BassBoatCentral post on their Mercury forum you'll get an answer there.
by TonyL
Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

TonyL, I have the exact same motor you do and I have run both 87 and 89, with little difference, but I do run Chevron or 76. I was told the cheap fuels are murder on 2 strokes. Terry All the gas is the same, all the refineries use the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. The gas makeup is mandated by the Califo...
by TonyL
Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

Cool!
by TonyL
Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

TonyL, I have the exact same motor you do and I have run both 87 and 89, with little difference, but I do run Chevron or 76. I was told the cheap fuels are murder on 2 strokes. The motor is a beast, but it can't pass a gas pump without stopping. LOL So far, as long as I run Merc oil and additives, ...
by TonyL
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

Hey guys, per another post , now I have the question. I have a 95 Merc.200 XRI (EFI),When I told my Mechanic (1 year ago)I was usin Chevron mid grade , his comment was that premium would be better.Been payin for the top stuff ever since. :twisted: $$$$$$$$ On another post the comment was made,that ...
by TonyL
Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

rich mendoza wrote:i work for the nor cal distributer.
Ahh , Awesome stuff ! I wasn't a believer of ANY "snake"oils , Till BG
came into our dealership , gave the techs samples for personal vehicles , I am a believer now ! :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

Was just curious , cause the BG guys say it's dealer stuff only , can't buy it over counter etc.
by TonyL
Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

rich mendoza wrote:tonyl,

run the 87 and if your worried about it just run a can of BG 44k threw it every once and a while to clean it up!
Hey Rich , how you know about 44k !?! :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 18 pounder caught in Georgia. Then fried.
Replies: 30
Views: 5497

Re: 18 pounder caught in Georgia. Then fried.

[quote="Lake"]This has to be the quote of the day

“All I do is fish for bass, because I like the way they taste,â€
by TonyL
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

Re: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

Thanks for all the input guys , I'm makin the switch !! :lol:

:twisted: I'll prolly save a couple of bucks before the summer prices hit !! :twisted: Shoot we'll be payin more for 87 than we pay for premium now !!!!!!
by TonyL
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?
Replies: 39
Views: 12468

What fuel you runnin in 2 stroke ?

Hey guys, per another post , now I have the question. I have a 95 Merc.200 XRI (EFI),When I told my Mechanic (1 year ago)I was usin Chevron mid grade , his comment was that premium would be better.Been payin for the top stuff ever since. :twisted: $$$$$$$$ On another post the comment was made,that 8...
by TonyL
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: merc rebuild?
Replies: 20
Views: 2976

Re: merc rebuild?

:D Boatmasters-Livermore! :D
by TonyL
Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???
Replies: 29
Views: 7710

Re: MOST RELIABLE BIG OUTBOARD ???

always ran .... super unleaded , and merc stablizer if i was goning to store it. Check your book - I believe 87 Octane is the max recomend for our outboards. I cooked a head on my older Johnson even -- before it cracked the cylinder while running 92 Octane. With my EFI I run nothing but 87 now. I h...
by TonyL
Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I Found That Son Of A Bish @@!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3778

Re: I Found That Son Of A Bish @@!!!

Thanks for the info !! Cooch told me about this , but with out more specific info like yours it was enough ta keep me out of the break !
Are there any others that you guys have heard of in there ?Thanks,
and glad ta hear no one got seriously hurt.
by TonyL
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT
Replies: 13
Views: 3511

Re: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT

Can't wait ta get mine ! Jim is hookin me up ! Major benefits #1 for me is QUIET !My 101 creaked/clunked on apply,release , even though the bushings checked out , 2nd lift assist , which I didn't have , 3rd , LOOKS BADASS ! Check out Jim's , gotta see it in person,pics don't do justice . :D :D :D :D...
by TonyL
Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fizzing deep fish?
Replies: 43
Views: 6219

Re: Fizzing deep fish?

You might not believe this but I have seen it done twice by my son. When you let too much air out stick the needle back in and blow a little air back in. Bill Siemantel wrote an article about thinking outside the box in which he tells the story about my son doing it. Team Davies DeLynn Yeah, you ca...
by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: West Marine 2 Cycle Premium Outboard Oil
Replies: 12
Views: 2485

Re: West Marine 2 Cycle Premium Outboard Oil

:shock: Thats an expensive gamble if yer motor doesn't like it...
by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fizzing deep fish?
Replies: 43
Views: 6219

Re: Fizzing deep fish?

I seen those gadgets also, looks like someone will make a buck , but in my opinion fizzing is better, and instant . The fish is relieved and rights up itself right now , not just helped out with a clip on its tail , till he equalizes ? How long does that take ?? Fizzing is proven.I bought the kit tr...