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by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MERCURY TWO STROKE
Replies: 11
Views: 1291

Re: MERCURY TWO STROKE

Oh yeahh , I wouldn't use ANYTHING else but Merc oil-EVER , rather not take the boat out , and I make sure my tank is full before every outting , so I never need ta use anything else.Don't know for sure if other oils ARE inferior , but with the price of 2 stroke repairs , I don't want to find out ! ...
by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MERCURY TWO STROKE
Replies: 11
Views: 1291

Re: MERCURY TWO STROKE

I live in San Jose , I get my Mercury oil at Boatersworld on Stevens creek blvd.near the mall , when I NEED to.I believe West Marine at Saratoga and Stevens creek also carries it, but I prefer to get off the water (Delta) a little early on a Saturday , stop by and visit the guys at Boatmasters in Li...
by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: That was a great Classic..
Replies: 38
Views: 3689

Re: That was a great Classic..

Yup , great shows , I recorded all 3 with comcast vdr , only time I could watch was 8p.m. last night , up till 1:00 a.m. with the damn remote ! :lol: Feelin it today ! Ha , Ha ! Had ta suck ta be Snowden , boat break-down ! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: , Ya know he dropped off but came back up pret...
by TonyL
Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Something I saw that was cool....
Replies: 13
Views: 2694

Re: Something I saw that was cool....

WOW ! Basscats even come with his/her toilets , COOL !! :lol: :lol:
by TonyL
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hooked on Bass re-air 3:00 p.m. today !
Replies: 1
Views: 511

Hooked on Bass re-air 3:00 p.m. today !

National Geographic channel Comcast channel 273 ? San Jose
by TonyL
Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sea Lion Run Over by a Big Rig Near Lodi
Replies: 9
Views: 2051

Re: Sea Lion Run Over by a Big Rig Near Lodi

What no picks ! :lol: One down , how many more to go ?
by TonyL
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Help for Friday,11/28 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2620

Re: Help for Friday,11/28 ?

Hello all,I promised a report,but this will have ta be the stuff u DONT DO! :lol: Ha,Ha! Had ta work Fri. :cry: ,so didn't get out till Sat.I'm pleased ta say not only my regular fishin partner (14 yr old son) but my Lil Girl (11 yr) also came out ! Plans also changed a little as we followed some fr...
by TonyL
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Help for Friday,11/28 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2620

Re: Help for Friday,11/28 ?

Awesome !Thanks Mr. Thiel,I'll post results here ta keep this great source going ! :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Help for Friday,11/28 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2620

Help for Friday,11/28 ?

Hello all my 14 yr old son and I haven't been on the water for 3months !!! Looks like e Fri is our day ! :lol: :lol: :lol: Heard blackies are slow , gonna target stripers for the first time.We've made notes of all the recent posts,has anything changed ? Also sounds like from whiskey all the way up t...
by TonyL
Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance 520 tutorial
Replies: 3
Views: 632

Re: Lowrance 520 tutorial

Theres some pretty good info here-

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread/226458
by TonyL
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: motor hours
Replies: 7
Views: 1766

Re: motor hours

I was talkin to a boat dealer a while back, he stated , "you can get 10000 hrs out of a 4 stroke as opposed to 1000 out of a 2 stroke." :roll:
by TonyL
Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Stippers
Replies: 18
Views: 2561

Re: Delta Stippers

GW wrote:.......strippers are often found around poles.
HA HA HA :lol: LMAO..Ya can also get em ta take dollars !!
by TonyL
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what are the causes for a blown powerhead?
Replies: 27
Views: 35077

Re: what are the causes for a blown powerhead?

aNNieNsaLTIE wrote:how do you run to lean? oil mixture?
Bad , or restricted fuel injector , will do the job ! This should cause a rough run condition . Need ta pay attention ta how your motor is running, if not well , may not be a good idea ta run it till it's checked out.
by TonyL
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Deep release gadget ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2051

Re: Deep release gadget ?

You can use a baitknocker if you have one. My buddy has a baitknocker where the weight was sorta egg shaped. We took the chains off, and CAREFULLY slid the weight into the fishs stomach. This was surprisingly easy, it goes right in. Just do it slow. Once in we placed the fish in the water and the w...
by TonyL
Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recarpet my Ranger
Replies: 14
Views: 2949

Re: Recarpet my Ranger

Email me with the boat type/length and if its s single of dual console and I can give you a price. Thanks Gary fsh4csh@sbcglobal.net If your in a hurry, I currently have next week open and could start one as soon as Sunday. I sent ya an email , I'm not in a hurry , I have NO IDEA what something lik...
by TonyL
Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recarpet my Ranger
Replies: 14
Views: 2949

Re: Recarpet my Ranger

How much does Gary charge to re carpet a boat? Diddo that question ! I've been kickin around the idea of attempting myself this winter , but I've also heard - not a job ya wanna do if ya can afford not to. I know ya can't give specifics , but how about a price range , ta some of us who have no -ide...
by TonyL
Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sputtering 83 Evinrude 150.
Replies: 21
Views: 3471

Re: Sputtering 83 Evinrude 150.

So if I've been following correctly,sounds like your engine is just fine and you actually have a cavitation problem ? Start after the new/used lower unit, any weight shifting,rearrangeing cargo in the boat? :roll:
by TonyL
Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Voltmeter power draw
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Re: Voltmeter power draw

Correction , I meant PB1967 is talkin trolling motor batts. :lol:
by TonyL
Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Voltmeter power draw
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Re: Voltmeter power draw

Sounds like tunaman is talkin trolling motor batts.The sonar would be reading crankin/big motor battery. :lol:
by TonyL
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any help please... got the prefish blues
Replies: 11
Views: 1450

Re: Any help please... got the prefish blues

GregD wrote:Maybe the thrill of catching that hawg caused a wooden reaction resulting in pressure build-up and a failure of the enclosure?

I've been with Cooch when he caught 3 that size in the space of a half hour, but I don't remember that type of reaction happening!?!?
Prolly a good thing... :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is White Slough?
Replies: 25
Views: 5972

Re: Where is White Slough?

I think your off , If I remember correctly-near hwy 12?Don't have a map in front of me. :roll:
by TonyL
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hotfoot - anyone go back to hand controls?
Replies: 19
Views: 8030

Re: Hotfoot - anyone go back to hand controls?

Like mentioned above , you may consider , the set-up which allows both controls? One of the guys on here ( I think Mike Tremont)had an issue at CL one of the hotfoot cables broke,or bracket ?,no , or limited throttle control , going thru the narrows?Maybe he'll chime in. :lol:
by TonyL
Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boater Brawl Ends in Stockton Marina Death
Replies: 16
Views: 4089

Re: Boater Brawl Ends in Stockton Marina Death

Very sad . There was another incident last week that I saw no mention of .My co-worker's buddy was killed at Lost Isle (apparantly , as I was told,and not there) , and another still in critical condition after a stabbing.No doubt alcohol fueled.I was shocked last week that this sort of thing took pl...
by TonyL
Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lake camanche
Replies: 8
Views: 1552

Re: lake camanche

Couldn't get in , Santa Clara Co. , is banned . :evil:
by TonyL
Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DIY 7" senko wacky rigger how-to
Replies: 38
Views: 11004

Re: DIY 7" senko wacky rigger how-to

Nice tool !! I'm makin one as I type ! :lol: Hey , how about a washer on that screw?Maybe a dab of epoxy ta keep it at the scre head. :lol:
by TonyL
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass Repair?
Replies: 11
Views: 1381

Re: Fiberglass Repair?

Billy Hines 1 wrote:pro fiberglass in livermore 925-447- 0884 his name is reza
he does ex. work in a timely matter.
Diddo that ! Reza is the man ! AND caters ta bassboats ! We get priority !
by TonyL
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1114

Re: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?

Try switching your battery charger leads to diffrent batteries to confirm its your charger and not a battery going out? There is also a inline fuse on some chargers so check that also. They look like a fat spot in the cables going to the batteries. Good luck Jim OOhhh ! Cool I'll checkit tonight , ...
by TonyL
Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ethanol breakdown in gas--pictures--scary stuff
Replies: 6
Views: 1851

Re: Ethanol breakdown in gas--pictures--scary stuff

Does this apply to us in Ca. , ya can't get gas with higher than 10% ethanol anymore , most pump gas is about 5% ethanol ?? :roll:
by TonyL
Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1114

Re: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?

Hey guys , would there be a benefit or downfall either way , I mean should I just fork out the dough , ta replace the bank charger.Does ist make much difference in how these batteries are charged , life span etc. :roll:
by TonyL
Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1114

Re: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?

AAHHH ! Got it .Makes sense.Thx Greg. :lol:
by TonyL
Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1114

Re: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?

Hey BatteryAndy , thx for the reply ! Na it's just a 12 v charger.What's the difference on a series charger (just curious)? :lol:
by TonyL
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1114

? Charge trolling motor batteries is series ?

Hey guys , anybody have any input here? I have a 36 volt system-currently using a 3 bank charger which appears ta be goin out.The charge indicator light for one battery is in-op.Will not change from red ta green , and I haven't verified , but I'm assuming the charging for this battery goes non-stop....
by TonyL
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Got hit last night..
Replies: 24
Views: 3984

Re: Got hit last night..

Just read where the Sacramento School district buses also got hit - story is on News10.net. I guess we are all gonna have to go to locking gas caps - glad my truck has one. Problem with that is that most late model vehicles use plastic tanks now.The dirtbags are just punchin holes now !! we loose o...
by TonyL
Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RATTLE BAIT QUESTION
Replies: 10
Views: 1191

Re: RATTLE BAIT QUESTION

What he's usin. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by TonyL
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Oil Drip On Scag Of 94, EFI Merc 200hp. W.T.H !?
Replies: 13
Views: 2196

Re: Oil Drip On Scag Of 94, EFI Merc 200hp. W.T.H !?

Hey there , same thing happened to me on my 95 efi, pulled the prop,found fishing line got in there , melted , then reformed into sort of a plastic sleeve,and got in between the seal and shaft holding the seal open just enough ta leak.Pulled the sleeve out in one piece , leak stopped.Drain/refill te...
by TonyL
Fri May 23, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lunker Punker
Replies: 23
Views: 2843

Re: Lunker Punker

Any braid fans ever watched their $40 bait sale thru the air after braid snaps on cast ??? :cry:
by TonyL
Thu May 22, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recommendations for a good prop repair?
Replies: 15
Views: 1832

Re: Recommendations for a good prop repair?

Diddo on Phils,did mine ,night/day difference.I just sent them my NEW back-up tempest cause now that they serviced my old tempest it (the old one)blows the new one away in performance! :lol:
by TonyL
Mon May 12, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hours on Motor - how many is too much?
Replies: 7
Views: 1494

Re: Hours on Motor - how many is too much?

I think the newer motors have the ability to tell not only how many running hours but if the engine was revved over limit and when. I bought a 2 year old Yamaha that had 78 hours on it. Most private owners that are not major tournament fishermen are not putting many hours on the big motor. I have h...
by TonyL
Mon May 05, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Docks in Fishermans Cut 5mph , or no??
Replies: 9
Views: 1509

Re: Docks in Fishermans Cut 5mph , or no??

Tony, The rules state that you must slow to 5MPH within 200 feet of any moored or docked boat. There are tons and tons of abandoned boats in there, so its real hard to tell if any are working boats that are legitimately moored or docked. In general, i have never seen anyone slow down in there. i th...
by TonyL
Mon May 05, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Docks in Fishermans Cut 5mph , or no??
Replies: 9
Views: 1509

Docks in Fishermans Cut 5mph , or no??

Thanks.
by TonyL
Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swimblades
Replies: 9
Views: 1404

Re: swimblades

locally Fishermans warehouse keeps a decent supply of stuff.
by TonyL
Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where is the Causeway at Camanche?*NM*
Replies: 6
Views: 1213

Re: Where is the Causeway at Camanche?*NM*

In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated by a bank, usually across a broad body of water or wetland.
:lol:
by TonyL
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pic Page: Another Monster Caught Outta Shadow Cliffs...
Replies: 44
Views: 6398

Re: Pic Page: Another Monster Caught Outta Shadow Cliffs...

Maybe you should carry some high end photo equipment with you next time some how mounted to your tube,or have a camara crew follow you around next time , so we can avoid any controversy.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
awesom catch , caongrats!!!
by TonyL
Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone out there towing with a Hybrid?...*NM*
Replies: 14
Views: 2484

Re: Anyone out there towing with a Hybrid?...*NM*

I work at a Chevy dealer in San Jose,Hybrids just started to show within the last few weeks.Don't ask me prices , I'm in the service debt. :lol:
by TonyL
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: its killing me
Replies: 9
Views: 1576

Re: its killing me

big bass beckstrom wrote:No problem rich, you better take good care of my kitten. I am going to give Lloyd the keys tonight so he can get them to you.

Elliott
:shock: Elliot your handing your keys over ta Loyd!?!That explains Loyd takin the rest of the week off of work! :lol:
by TonyL
Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone out there towing with a Hybrid?...*NM*
Replies: 14
Views: 2484

Re: Anyone out there towing with a Hybrid?...*NM*

justflipit wrote:the sticker price on the hybrid tahoe is like $57 that is about $25k more then a fully loaded 5.3 tahoe i dont think that you will save in the long run
I agree.
by TonyL
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Pro/Am Clear lake- wont make that gamble !
Replies: 17
Views: 2578

Re: It's as good an excuse as any

I let them know of the Decontamination Proceedures I do before I leave AZ...that would be running a Vinegar Solution through both the bilge and livewell system for at least 15 minutes and then flushing it out at a self service car wash.
Can you share this process a little more?
by TonyL
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To disable oil system and manually mix or not?
Replies: 13
Views: 2032

Re: To disable oil system and manually mix or not?

Greg_Cornish wrote:Plus, like i said earlier, I'm not sure my VRO was the problem in the first place. Its just an uncomfortable unknown factor.
That's pretty much it "The uncomfortable unknown factor". :roll:
by TonyL
Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To disable oil system and manually mix or not?
Replies: 13
Views: 2032

Re: To disable oil system and manually mix or not?

Yeahh , Bassman , and Greg , I'm with both of ya on those thoughts I really don't wanna mess with it,I like the conveniance , just due to the age , and the fact that I think has been established- when these systems,or componants of these systems go they are not very forgiving.Like I said earlier tha...