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by Stratos278
Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Cranks
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Favorite Cranks

BIG DADDY BLUE RANGER wrote: Speed traps are great producers but terrible for durability
That's why I buy so many...wish they came with replaceable lips
by Stratos278
Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Favorite Cranks
Replies: 11
Views: 2044

Re: Favorite Cranks

Luhr-Jensen (Speed Trap or Hot Lips) most of the time... every time I go into Long's Drugs or Outdoor Pro I end up walking out with at least two Delta Craw 'Traps. Also, Norman DD-22 or Deep Little N, or Worden Timber Tiger depending on the situation
by Stratos278
Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Luhr Jenson Brush Babys
Replies: 7
Views: 1567

Re: Luhr Jenson Brush Babys

Have you tried Worden's Timber Tiger? It's designed specifically for use around heavy cover, and much less pricey than Lucky Craft
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trailer Stirrup
Replies: 5
Views: 1196

Re: Trailer Stirrup

TomSharp wrote: We would love to hear from clubs and tour. Org. so me can give some units away for prizes or drawings.

Thanks Again
Tom
Tom,

You have a PM
by Stratos278
Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Forum
Topic: Corsair 400
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: Corsair 400...a couple of questions

I too have a silver Corsair 400, to date I have not had any problems with it but it doesn't get that much use...I am just considering swapping it out to head off any future potential problems. I do have a couple of questions about the exchange program. 1. Is there a time limit? 2. Is return shipping...
by Stratos278
Tue Dec 25, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What was your favorite?
Replies: 40
Views: 6018

Re: What was your favorite?

My new Nissan Titan... Santa came early this year (about two weeks ago) :D
by Stratos278
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To all the NutCases
Replies: 10
Views: 1062

Re: To all the NutCases

Thanks Gator,

Back at ya!! :D
by Stratos278
Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Special rooms for fishermen
Replies: 38
Views: 6728

Re: Motel 6

If you like towel's that feel like sand paper and Roach's running around your room then I guess $55 would be a bargin. I work all over the state and stay in Motels all the time. I hate Motel 6. I would rather sleep in my truck than a motel 6. They are the crappiest CHAIN motels bar none in this sta...
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: We wish....
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: We wish....

Thanks Don...

Back at ya!! :D
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best baitcaster for under 150?
Replies: 30
Views: 5273

Re: Best baitcaster for under 150?

Shimano Citica or BPS Extreme, although the Quantum Accurist PT also seems to be a quality product. I personally stay away from Abu, I had an unpleasant experience a few years back trying to get an Eon...left a totally bitter taste in my mouth. In retrospect though, I'm glad I didn't end up with the...
by Stratos278
Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any own a Stratos 176??
Replies: 21
Views: 4429

Re: Any own a Stratos 176??

I think that 17'6" Stratos with the 75 hp motor will probably keep up with the 17'7" Ranger with the 115 hp motor. I know I will probably get spanked for suggesting that, but it is well known that Rangers are pretty heavy. I don't know what their current 17 footers average in speed but 17...
by Stratos278
Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:48 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berryessa Bureau Of Reclamations Ripoff
Replies: 34
Views: 6417

Re: Berryessa Bureau Of Reclamations Ripoff

Redwood Empire Bass Club took Berryessa off the 2008 schedule for that very reason. However I don't think that just one or two clubs staying away from Berryessa will do much good. IMO it would take a boycott by all clubs and tournament organizations to make BOR feel it in their pocketbook and make a...
by Stratos278
Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Genmar
Replies: 1
Views: 770

Re: Genmar

Don't know about Champion or Ranger, but Genmar acquired the Stratos/Javelin lines sometime around 2000 or 2001 when OMC went belly up. Bombardier (the snowmobile folks) bought out the Johnson/Evinrude outboard lines about the same time. As far as quality is concerned, I can only speak about Stratos...
by Stratos278
Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DEC 15th, LAKE SONOMA...
Replies: 1
Views: 556

Re: DEC 15th, LAKE SONOMA...

bump
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Limit on photo page?
Replies: 44
Views: 9577

Re: Good bass fishing forum

Greg_Cornish wrote:
DeltaDan wrote:Greg..........
~~ Glucosamine comes in liquid packs now even.
-- BrothA Choochie can hook you up if you are interested. :wink:
He swears by it ........ SWEAR !! :shock:
Will that keep me from getting stiff in the joints?
Depends on what joints you go into...
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: how do you change hooks FAST??
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: how do you change hooks FAST??

Most tackle shops have them.. Since you're in SF, Hi's might be closest to you
by Stratos278
Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DEC 15th, LAKE SONOMA...
Replies: 1
Views: 556

DEC 15th, LAKE SONOMA...

The Redwood Empire Bass Club (REBC) will be holding their annual Club Open Team Tournament on Lake Sonoma, Saturday Dec 15th. An info flyer, Entry Form, and Tournament Rules can all be accessed from the REBC website at: www.rebc.net There are also a couple of topics on the REBC Forum about the tourn...
by Stratos278
Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: Jokes
Topic: Saw this in another forum...
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Saw this in another forum...

It was in someone's signature line, just thought I'd share it here...

"If guns kill people, I can blame misspelled words on my pencil."
by Stratos278
Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Jig rod help
Replies: 19
Views: 2508

Re: Jig rod help

I dont remember which company makes it but there is a fairly stout rod that has an extra long handle for a new style of spoon fishing basicaly you tuck the rod under your armpit and use body movements to move the spoon maybe this rod is the right one for you? I believe you are thinking of the Frees...
by Stratos278
Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Nutcase
Replies: 5
Views: 705

Re: New Nutcase

Forget about a "Snoopy" rod for his first Christmas....get him a new Dobyns rod, you can make sure it's "broke in" by the time he's old enough to use it!! :lol:

Congrats!!
by Stratos278
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking For Bass Fishing Club
Replies: 12
Views: 2055

Re: Looking For Bass Fishing Club

Greg,

Click on the "Clubs" link at the top of this page...there are many clubs listed, including a few not too far from you...San Jose, Gilroy (maybe a little far), two in Santa Clara...probably a few more whose location isn't indicated in their club names.

Hope this helps
by Stratos278
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Team Tournaments
Replies: 5
Views: 971

Re: Open Team Tournaments

Is 130 miles too far?

The Redwood Empire Bass Club is holding their annual open team tournament on Dec 15th at Lake Sonoma (near Healdsburg). Details and sign-up sheet are on the Club website at:

www.rebc.net
by Stratos278
Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pretty slow around here today....
Replies: 10
Views: 1454

Re: Pretty slow around here today....

DeltaDan wrote: That is more than enoufgh reason to be here for 12 hour's for me ...... I am finally getting paid what I am worth ~!! :lol:
If they paid me what I was worth they couldn't afford me... :lol:
by Stratos278
Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boaters look !!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1833

Re: boaters look !!!

This from another old guy (I'm 61)... I always keep the folding seat on the back deck because I use it to support my cover. I also have a short post (again to support the cover), as well as the long post, for the butt seat on the front deck. I at least need the long pole/butt seat for support when I...
by Stratos278
Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is your biggest 5 fish limit this year?
Replies: 49
Views: 5276

Re: What is your biggest 5 fish limit this year?

21.03 lbs at Clear Lake in April, Speed Traps & Senkos. It was good for second place in our club tourney (Redwood Empire Bass Club)
by Stratos278
Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: mexico
Replies: 4
Views: 838

Re: mexico

Greg_Cornish wrote:I know a place if we can just sneak across the border at night....
Just walk backwards...it will look like you're headin' north :P
by Stratos278
Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fast Trak
Replies: 8
Views: 837

Re: Fast Trak

Check your monthly statement - I went across the Benicia bridge with FasTrak one time, and got charged for 2 extra axles...my trailer is a single axle trailer. I could have disputed it, but figured it wasn't worth my time for one buck on a one-time deal.
by Stratos278
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Best "Senko"?
Replies: 33
Views: 6416

Re: The Best "Senko"?

Most of the time I stick with the original Senko, but I have also had fair luck with the Senko "knock-off" from Chompers, the Salty Sinker. It has a garlic scent that seems to work pretty good. As for the Kinami Flash, I believe it is the same as the Senko, it is marketed by Gary's son Der...
by Stratos278
Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cheating wife/ boat related
Replies: 20
Views: 3014

Re: Cheating wife/ boat related

Andy Giannini wrote:I would send it to Dr. Phil's right away.
Does Dr. Phil fix props??? Wait a minute.....that's Phil's Propellers!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Stratos278
Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Okay all you fishing rod experts.... lets talk!
Replies: 20
Views: 2959

Re: Okay all you fishing rod experts.... lets talk!

TDawg, I didn't vote in your poll because none of your choices (except maybe Dobyns) match mine. I too was wondering why you didn't include Powell rods (along with Lamiglas and Loomis) in your poll, as a number of members of this forum are very loyal to these brands. I am also wanting to upgrade my ...
by Stratos278
Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boat storage
Replies: 2
Views: 420

Re: boat storage

Sent you a PM
by Stratos278
Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: PARKER
Replies: 0
Views: 318

PARKER

You have a PM
by Stratos278
Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RIP BAITS & CRANK BAITS
Replies: 8
Views: 1506

Re: SPEED TRAP*NM*

*NM*
by Stratos278
Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Inside Line magazine on it's way out?
Replies: 7
Views: 1379

Re: Inside Line magazine on it's way out?

Terry,

I already subscribe to Yamamoto's ezine online newsletter which often has links back to the online version of "Inside Line". Do you foresee any changes there?

BTW....Bathroom???? I thought that was the Library Annex!!! :lol:
by Stratos278
Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fatal Crash Closes Hwy 12 near Rio Vista
Replies: 17
Views: 3578

Re: Fatal Crash Closes Hwy 12 near Rio Vista

I hate that stretch of road!! I only drive it once, maybe twice a year but that is more than enough. After reading this, I re-visited Gator's previous thread "Hwy 12 Safety Bill Heads To Governor". And I started thinking, and reminiscing. Then thinking some more. As a young Airman statione...
by Stratos278
Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Curious about everyone's time on the water.
Replies: 27
Views: 3195

Re: Curious about everyone's time on the water.

My boat was laid up for the past almost 2 years (blown motor), so I was only getting out once a month as a backseater in club tourneys. (A couple of months during that time I managed to get to one of our local lakes for some bank fishing but not with any regularity.) But now my boat is back and runn...
by Stratos278
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone fish Lake Sonoma lately?
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Re: Anyone fish Lake Sonoma lately?

Heading that way in a little while....hopefully I'll have something to post when I get back
by Stratos278
Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Camping N Fishing
Replies: 11
Views: 1811

Re: Camping N Fishing

Lake Sonoma, between Santa Rosa and Cloverdale, a few miles West of 101. They have boat-in camping all around the lake, plus a big "traditional" campground for RV's, tents, trailers, etc. Take the Dry Creek Rd exit off 101
by Stratos278
Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ish needs our help guys
Replies: 38
Views: 5181

Re: Ish needs our help guys

I voted for Ish - Jason Quinn is making a strong push tho - only 2% behind Ish
by Stratos278
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS CLUB questions and rules..
Replies: 10
Views: 1391

Re: BASS CLUB questions and rules..

Like Greg's club, many clubs publish their rules and by-laws on their websites. Just click on the "Clubs" link in the header to this forum.
by Stratos278
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what brand inflatable pfd
Replies: 26
Views: 2851

Re: what brand inflatable pfd

I got mine at West Marine. It's the automatic inflation model, made by Stearns, cost about $100 bucks. Very comfortable, can't even tell you got it on.
by Stratos278
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best spinning reals
Replies: 26
Views: 3317

Re: Best spinning reals

On my way to a night tourney on Lake Sonoma, I stopped at Outdoor Pro Shop in Rohnert Park and bought a Quantum Kinetic PTiA. Later that night, while working the dam, I caught a 2-3 lb'er with it. After putting it in the livewell, I looked around for my rod, and it was GONE!! It fell overboard, my b...
by Stratos278
Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anyone still sell the Curado (green) baitcasting reel?
Replies: 14
Views: 2585

Re: Anyone still sell the Curado (green) baitcasting reel?

I was talking to the Shimano rep at the Fred Hall show at the Cow Palace, he said that the Cruxis is the same reel as the old green Curado, only with a different color (kinda chocolate milk brown)...and it's at a lower price!! BTW, the wife got me a new Citica last Christmas, it's one sweet reel for...
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