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by TonyL
Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?

Thanks guys ! Yeahh Rich , don't want ta spend a weekend THAT low ! New Hogan -HMMM! No , not stuck on Berry , Like I said my family loves Camanche , just heard on previous posts that Camanche was "Too Low", Thanks for the info Jax , let us know haow your tourney goes , maybe ya can give m...
by TonyL
Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Re: Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?

Hey , thanks Rich . Ohh yeahh , forgot ta mention my family loves Camanche Lake , (south shore , I think , the side that had the water slides many moons ago - THATS WAY BACK for any old timers who can remember that ! I was a kid then :lol: .) the only reason we're not tryin ta get in there is I hear...
by TonyL
Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1080

Advice on camping area @ Lake Berryessa ?

Hello , all , we're looking at last minute plans ta camp on Labor day weekend :shock: . I know , a zoo ! no matter where ya go !! Just tryin ta squeeze in that last summer fun-run for the kids before school ! (My youngest daughter keeps askin "dad when are we goin camping ?") Takin the bas...
by TonyL
Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lowrance installation
Replies: 8
Views: 1327

Re: lowrance installation

Hey , there ! I just installed a new Lowrance in my boat (lms520 in a 95 488 Ranger)-SIMPLE. On the trans. the Lowrance instructions state ta use only the epoxy that came with the kit ! Important . And the instructions were straight forward . For positioning , I left the old one in and put the new o...
by TonyL
Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Testing the waters...
Replies: 18
Views: 2089

Re: Testing the waters...

DAMN ! you beat me to it!! :)
by TonyL
Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Re: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??

Hey Mark! Much too cool! If all goes ta plan we'll be in Madera early and all day Sat.7/14 , then fishin that afternoon/evening.My son has been reading your fishin reports,takin notes and it would be a pleasure ta put a face ta the text :lol: . Thanks again and I'll be emailin ya Tony
by TonyL
Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Re: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??

THANKS GUYS ! Wish you could see my kid's face ! (12 yr old) Never seen him so pumped up ta go visit the inlaws! :lol: :lol: LOL. Hey JT thanks for the heads up on the rocks!! I'll plan on gettin there early ta scope out the lake for any other hazards before it gets dark ! Besides the rocks in the m...
by TonyL
Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Re: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??

Hey , still lookin for Madera info pls!! :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Re: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??

No problem Rich , maybe I'll just start over.The hijack was more interesting anyway!!Hey you/I gotta start a campaign ta BEND the BB rules!!If we don't get this kid in someone else will!!! :lol:
by TonyL
Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??
Replies: 23
Views: 2937

Recomendations for night fishin in Madera area ??

Hey guys/gals ,son/I gonna try and take the boat this weekend on an "Inlaws" visit in the Madera area , we've never fished either lake there :? and were hopin for suggestion and any heads - up info.Would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!! Oh we'll be bass fishin of course at night!!
by TonyL
Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass Repair
Replies: 9
Views: 1635

Re: Fiberglass Repair

fishercurtis wrote:Pro Fiberglass is excellent. Great work, good people, and things done when they promise. If only everyone was like this.
Curtis
Diddo That!!I've used Pro Fiberglass twice , just recently , had a hole in the boat!! Metal flake also , can't even tell there was ever anything done/damaged!!
by TonyL
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop seal replacement help????
Replies: 3
Views: 618

Prop seal replacement help????

Hey guys ! I've got oil leaking out of my lower unit.Right out of the propeller. :cry: Oh yeahh -95 Ranger 488 , 200 Merc. Anybody have any experience here ? I suspect some fishin line got caught up in there and cut the seal?? Anyway I'm about ta rip & tear , It's just nuts bolts and a seal righ...
by TonyL
Mon May 21, 2007 10:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger 335v ROD LOCKER EXTENSION?
Replies: 1
Views: 1216

Re: Ranger 335v ROD LOCKER EXTENSION?

I have a 488 , probably similar to your 335.The locker had the inside wall actually wrap the front end of the locker and end at the outside wall of the boat,with some foam in front of that.Takin out the accessory panel on the bow gave the access to get in there .I had to hog out the foam from the fr...
by TonyL
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help removing gas tanks from 95 Ranger 488vs????
Replies: 4
Views: 2488

Re: Help removing gas tanks from 95 Ranger 488vs????

LOL!!!! Well , Dave funny you ask. :D I just came back in , had went back out to fuss with the tanks after not recieving any replies for a while . Well let me answer you 1st. I need to replace the sending unit gaskets,I'm told they are responsible for the fuel odor the boat has developed.Any way I t...
by TonyL
Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help removing gas tanks from 95 Ranger 488vs????
Replies: 4
Views: 2488

Help removing gas tanks from 95 Ranger 488vs????

2 -26 gallon tanks ,1 metal vertical bar in between , bar and tanks are loose , still doesnt appear to be enough room to remove.I'm trying to remove right or stbd tank 1st(appears as left tank won't come out till right is out of way.rear of tanks is under rear deck , sliding it forward tank hits the...
by TonyL
Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS
Replies: 5
Views: 634

Re: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS

Thanks , got it handled.
by TonyL
Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS
Replies: 3
Views: 2230

JT-theHo-Angler-You ARE The Man!!!

Thanks man! The urgency??I just got the boat in Aug.Now that I want ta take her to her first club tourny (as my boat)it's developed a fuel odor which I'm told more likely is sending unit gaskets.I'll probably need to order parts and need the boat Saturday. I really need this checked out tonight (the...
by TonyL
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS
Replies: 5
Views: 634

Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS

Hello all , I'm trying to get to the fuel tanks,need to remove seat.Not same type of seat as shown in owners manual.Seats In my boat are sort of like a couch,1 full piece (seats 3,with no seat back in the middle.sort of like 2 buckets with a center pad and small seat back)the seat back is contoured ...
by TonyL
Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS
Replies: 3
Views: 2230

Help!Removing seats from 95 Ranger 488VS

Hello all , I'm trying to get to the fuel tanks,need to remove seat.Not same type of seat as shown in owners manual.Seats In my boat are sort of like a couch,1 full piece (seats 3,with no seat back in the middle.sort of like 2 buckets with a center pad and small seat back)the seat back is contoured ...
by TonyL
Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help?Lookin for Capel Cove @ Lake Berryessa?
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Re: Help?Lookin for Capel Cove @ Lake Berryessa?

Thanks guys!Again great site,people!
Tony
by TonyL
Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help?Lookin for Capel Cove @ Lake Berryessa?
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Help?Lookin for Capel Cove @ Lake Berryessa?

Can't seem ta locate it on google or any other online maps?Go by a different name?? TIA. Tony
by TonyL
Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing big worms....
Replies: 18
Views: 3077

Re: Half the Delta is nearly Gin clear right now.

If your east could be typical stain,run west,very clear,or vise versa.
by TonyL
Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question-Do tides affect Delta Bass in the Winter??
Replies: 7
Views: 1133

Re: Thanks guys!

Once again,thanks guys,for the much usefull info !You guys make Western Bass an AWESOME site!
by TonyL
Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question-Do tides affect Delta Bass in the Winter??
Replies: 7
Views: 1133

Question-Do tides affect Delta Bass in the Winter??

Hey guys from what this rookie has read/heard,I understand bass will change up in other seasons.In the winter , bass are deaper right?Will they move on tide changes,on low tide,for instance, where could they go if they were already in the deaper weed lines,drop-offs,structure??Could one find a produ...
by TonyL
Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Takin a kid fishin!Best bait for stripers???
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Takin a kid fishin!Best bait for stripers???

Hey guys as stated,My 12 yr old son/I are gonna have ta put the LM fishin aside next weekend :( .We're bringin 2 nephews-same age,launchin from Russo's :D .I figure rather than try and teach them (nephews)somethin we're still tryin ta grasp :( ,bait fishin for stripers will show them a better time??...
by TonyL
Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Check Your Trailer Shackles
Replies: 10
Views: 2391

Re: Check Your Trailer Shackles

Great post!Thanks,
Tony
by TonyL
Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPOONS
Replies: 23
Views: 6375

Re: SPOONS

Much appreciated Mark,THANKS!
Tony
by TonyL
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: SPOONS
Replies: 23
Views: 6375

Re: SPOONS

How do ya fish these spoons??
by TonyL
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dropshot The Delta??
Replies: 15
Views: 2260

Re: Dropshot The Delta??

Hey Mac!Yeahh , this is new ta me too.I've buzzed thru some posts in the recent past where guys have mentioned it, and thought Ha???It wasn't too long a go I read an article on a crtain tourney circuit ,said somethin Like"O.K. guys time ta put your dropshot rigs away ,we're headed ta the Delta!...
by TonyL
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dropshot The Delta??
Replies: 15
Views: 2260

Re: Dropshot The Delta??

Great help!Thanks Jason!
by TonyL
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dropshot The Delta??
Replies: 15
Views: 2260

Dropshot The Delta??

Hey guys!Whats everybody using on the delta?Rig , Line , Etc..Dont think I should be bringin my Med./light GLoomis speinnin combo with 6lb floro! :D :? :lol: Thanks in advance.

Tony
by TonyL
Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Western Bass TV
Replies: 10
Views: 1429

Re: Western Bass TV

Mike I'm also a computer dummie,but it sounds like you should go to the program in your documents,maybe has ta be launched??Sometimes ya load the programs onto your computer,but then it has ta be launched?? :shock:
by TonyL
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??
Replies: 10
Views: 1495

Re: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??

Got a hold of the ebay seller,totally cool he'll exchange for another unit :D .Hey Ken I,m lookin ta map Ca.Lakes,and DELTA is there a software,you prefer??I'm still green so if I had ta be more specific on the lakes alls I can say is the more poular lakes mentioned here on this site , or used by th...
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Breakfast in Oakley?
Replies: 17
Views: 3814

Re: Breakfast in Oakley?

NICE!!!
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: toolie fog, close call on the delta
Replies: 17
Views: 3535

Re: toolie fog, close call on the delta

Mann that is scary,I just purchased a gps unit tas be able ta navigate the fog out there,didn't think of the other guy though :shock: .
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??
Replies: 10
Views: 1495

Re: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??

Thanks alot Ken C.,everything on the iFinder was already setup correctly,according to the info you left.I really appreciate your time and help.MADDDOG-Thanks for the info,I just became a member of BassZone,and left LindaC a HELP!! :cry: msg.By the looks of the post she seems ta be the man!!I mean WO...
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??
Replies: 10
Views: 1495

Re: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??

THANKS ALOT MIKE AND KEN C.!!Yeah Mike I'm with you on the software,I was in the process of researchin and gettin info on software and gettin my unit ta see satellites when I called LOwrance,they said my unit was defective!!AANNDD!since I bought it on ebay-no warranty,even though it was brand new in...
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Breakfast in Oakley?
Replies: 17
Views: 3814

Re: Breakfast in Oakley?

What happened ta alnight poker and fishn :) HA,HA,HA!
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??
Replies: 10
Views: 1495

Re: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??

Mr.Conslow,you seemed to have 1st hand experience ,I think it was you :D .
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??
Replies: 10
Views: 1495

iFinder help,Jim Conslow Sr.,you out there??

There was a post not to long ago on hand helds,just aquired an ifinder,what was the better software??Also can't seem to lock onto satellites??Any info appreciated.TIA
by TonyL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???
Replies: 3
Views: 691

Re: Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???

Thnks hawg hunter I'm on it!
by TonyL
Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???
Replies: 3
Views: 691

Re: Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???

Oh! lookin for LMBass.Thanks
by TonyL
Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???
Replies: 3
Views: 691

Help ?!?Recommended baits for Delta???

Hey guys/Gals,I'm looking for any advice you might offer for a "Delta" lure box.My plan is ta leave everything else at home (influenced by this site),and hopefully get very aquainted with the lures in this box,and hopefully bring up a low success rate at best.I,m planin ta thro in jigs,tra...
by TonyL
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hey Jigs you have a PM!*NM*
Replies: 0
Views: 224

Hey Jigs you have a PM!*NM*

*NM*
by TonyL
Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a empty backseat
Replies: 5
Views: 773

Re: Looking for a empty backseat

Hey there.I am fairly new to Bass fishing (1.5 yr)but already addicted.Recently upgraded from aluminum boat to a used Ranger.We love it.We is my 11 yr old son who is also addicted.And don't let his age fool ya!We fish where ever our schedule permits,(local lakes if not a whole day to commit)but also...
by TonyL
Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any advice for D.Pedro? Lake accomodations(boat friendly)etc
Replies: 2
Views: 494

Any advice for D.Pedro? Lake accomodations(boat friendly)etc

Hey guys , looks like I'll have the weekend free of work and honeydoos!!Planning on taking my son and spending the weekend on Pedro.Never been there.Any advice on where to stay,or lake cautions would be appreciated.And a motel isn't a must,we're not above pitching a tent,hows the facilities?? p.s.lL...
by TonyL
Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Osprey rod rack?
Replies: 22
Views: 15351

Re: Osprey rod rack?

Hey Mike ,GREAT POST!! I also have a 488 that I just got,a month ago,and already have lost 1 7' rod to the locker!My fault I knew the locker needed attention.All this info is perfect timing for me as I was kicking around the same idea.Question, did you do anything about the front of the locker?? Or ...
by TonyL
Wed Oct 04, 2006 6:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: *NM*
Replies: 1
Views: 745

*NM*

*NM*
by TonyL
Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Merc Motor Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1761

Re: Merc Motor Question

Hey Hitman,did you change fuels and did it make a difference?Or is it too early ta tell?
by TonyL
Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is it possible
Replies: 24
Views: 10190

Re: Is it possible

Hey Mac thanks alot for starting this post!!I'm in the same boat as you, but I haven't posted the question cause I havn't honestly dedicated the time to this technique yet.I can't afford a high dollar rod for this right now, so after a seminar not too long ago I caught up with Steve Sapp to pose the...