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by flipit
Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Abu Garcia Veritas/Verdict
Replies: 8
Views: 2034

Abu Garcia Veritas/Verdict

If you have not checked em out Id suggest doing so. Its an awesome rod, extremely light, very sensitive, and the Verdict has the adjustable butt handle. It is by far the best buy for the money. Ive been fishing em for a couple weeks and they are amazing. Compare your own rod and reel choice to a Ver...
by flipit
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: swim baits
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

Re: swim baits

its my understanding tru tungsten is no more, no if ya want em better get em now.
by flipit
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!
Replies: 29
Views: 5310

Re: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!

Nothing against any of the fisherman in the show, but if it dont get better, it wont be on long. I thought the producer did an awful job with the footage. I hope it improves, it is just the first episode.
by flipit
Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!
Replies: 29
Views: 5310

Re: Awesome new fishing show on Versus!

luvmystratos wrote:According to Direct TV here in the Sacramento/Elk Grove area the show will not air until January on Versus.

I dumped Direct yesterday and now have Comscam. It is on the guide, and is set to record.
by flipit
Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Good bassin video.
Replies: 4
Views: 810

Re: Good bassin video.

Good stuff, the slow motion was awesome to see.
by flipit
Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question
Replies: 12
Views: 1428

Re: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question

Best to sign up very early as Mac mentioned. Then post on here looking for a Pro to assure your spot.As Mas also mentioned Id say atleast half the pro field will sign up later then earlier. Ive always had a Pro to sigh with, just make phone calls and posted in threads. Its much different then FLW in...
by flipit
Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question
Replies: 12
Views: 1428

Re: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question

No I wasnt kidding. I have been looking for a pro to sign up with but everyone said I wont just get a pro to sign up with without offering to share expenses and prefish together etc. So for me I am thinking in my head. If I go prefish with this guy to find spots on this lake, I cant use them becaus...
by flipit
Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question
Replies: 12
Views: 1428

Re: Anglers Choice PRO AM Question

Looking for some info from those in the know. For a am that is looking to sign up it has been said to sign up with a pro for a gauranteed spot. Then everyone says you go out and pre fish with this pro and share expenses etc. How does this help you out at all. I am sure it is not good fishing code o...
by flipit
Sun Dec 26, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: REVO Premier Spinning
Replies: 4
Views: 760

Re: REVO Premier Spinning

Im fishing the Soron Premier. Its basically the same real aside from the Nano technology. Means its quite a bit lighter. I used to be a Shimano guy, but have been very happy since switching to Abu Garcia,both bait casters and spinning are awesome reels. That said the Revo is a great reel, and comes ...
by flipit
Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: minn kota fortrex problem
Replies: 13
Views: 10588

Re: minn kota fortrex problem

Ive beat the heck out of mine for the past year and no problems at all. Kinda make me think the problem may be related. Ive run through plenty of rough water, and I always drop the motor down(it doesnt really drop as you know). Id contack Minn Kota or the dealer where you purchased the unit. Maybe t...
by flipit
Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Movin to the front of the boat
Replies: 8
Views: 1664

Re: Movin to the front of the boat

I hate to say it, but your not giving yourself any credit. Start with positive thoughts, excitement and have a good time. Its all about locating fish, then locating the better fish, and figuring out how to catch em. Be prepared, and check your equipment twice. Just cause yer a rookie on the front do...
by flipit
Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW SHASTA
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

Re: FLW SHASTA

clayton meyer wrote:Priceless is right. I signed up on day two under "life member" I had it on the schedule but forgot on day one. If I don't get in i'll be really bummed.

Good Luck Clayton, I hope ya get in and do well.
by flipit
Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW SHASTA
Replies: 15
Views: 2952

Re: FLW SHASTA

Every Pro Open winner qualifies for the Classic. Seems like a priceless addition to the winners purse.
by flipit
Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The year is almost gone
Replies: 5
Views: 804

Re: The year is almost gone

Mac, Thanks for the kind words and friendship. You are always welcome on the back deck. see ya on the water soon. Merry Christmas! Kopper Same goes her Mac, its been a fun year and Ive enjoyed all those miles we logged on the road and the water. We learn from each other, its the beauty of fishing. ...
by flipit
Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flash back...
Replies: 3
Views: 927

Re: Flash back...

Niceeeeeeee! Merry Christmas to you and all fellow Nutcases! :mrgreen:
by flipit
Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Buon Natale NUTCASES!
Replies: 12
Views: 1436

Re: Buon Natale NUTCASES!

Merry Christmas my Brother, to you and your family.
by flipit
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Wanted! Older Chronarchs! Lefty! 101a or
Replies: 2
Views: 538

Re: Wanted! Older Chronarchs! Lefty! 101a or

I have a gold color Chronarch(actually a righty). Its in great shape and a lefty. Also have 2 101 SF curados.
by flipit
Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: **TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS**
Replies: 8
Views: 1247

Re: **TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS**

happy holidays to you and yours.

Thanks for the laugh.
by flipit
Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Skeet Reese's yellow shoes?...
Replies: 5
Views: 3886

Re: Skeet Reese's yellow shoes?...

I think his are Under Armour.
by flipit
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who's Got Boats? Won Bass Has Boats!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2241

Re: Who's Got Boats? Won Bass Has Boats!!!!

Wow, great job Bill. Thank you BPS and Mercury.
by flipit
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: And the magic word is....
Replies: 9
Views: 1559

Re: And the magic word is....

Long Nguyen wrote:See you today.
If you are lagging like Mr Long is your missing out. Hurry down to COyote for those special Christmas Deals. I scored yesterday, shhhhhhhhh! :mrgreen:
by flipit
Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: And the magic word is....
Replies: 9
Views: 1559

Re: And the magic word is....

bump, time is running short. Get those great deals while there available.

Merry Christmas to All
by flipit
Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: South Calif. flooding..
Replies: 54
Views: 7128

Re: South Calif. flooding..

Seems most of us think the same thing. It would be very logical to build some extra water storage dams/lakes in So Cal. If nothing else they could be filled by the water that the Nor Cal lakes dump to make room for these winter storm rains like now. Instead of flooding the Delta with wasted water in...
by flipit
Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Just for the record. I am not talking up FLW or talking down BASS. I fish EVERYTHING out West. EVERYTHING. I fished BASS when they were here and made it to the Elite Series. I will fish them again when (if) they return. I don't like/dislike BASS anymore/less than AC, WON, and/or FLW. I fish them al...
by flipit
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: FLW what is it all about ?
Replies: 35
Views: 5406

Re: FLW what is it all about ?

Hey Tom-It is obvious that you don't favor FLW's business model. However, lets not forget that FLW pushed (forced) BASS to increase their paybacks. What would those of us be fishing for (money wise) if there were no FLW? Last I looked, BASS hasn't had an Open in the West in a long time. Last year t...
by flipit
Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: what are your opinions on won bass lake nacimiento
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Re: what are your opinions on won bass lake nacimiento

Nothing wrong with the lake, other then is pretty small. It closer to me then Clear Lake is.
by flipit
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Teams
Replies: 82
Views: 9621

Re: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Te

Yes it does, and not one Id wanna do.
by flipit
Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: And the magic word is....
Replies: 9
Views: 1559

Re: And the magic word is....

There are some great deals on some high end rods at Coyote. Check out the clearance rack.
by flipit
Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Teams
Replies: 82
Views: 9621

Re: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Te

Okay who is responsible when something goes very bad at the tournament (say Mike decides to punch out Tony at the awards for BEATING HIM for example?) Tony sues, and the TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE. Say you decide to launch in inclement weather and someone drowns? The tournament director is ...
by flipit
Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Tournament Boat
Replies: 5
Views: 1332

Re: New Delta Tournament Boat

aNNieNsaLTIE wrote:flipit,

I was actually loooking forward to some Basscat Pictures.......................

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Steven

I think he mentioned a Cougar. :lol:
The title didnt say "my new tournament boat" . :wink:
by flipit
Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Powell 735 Frog and Toads Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Re: Powell 735 Frog and Toads Rods

bump
by flipit
Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Powell 703 and 733 Spinning Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 671

Re: Powell 703 and 733 Spinning Rods

bump
by flipit
Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Delta Tournament Boat
Replies: 5
Views: 1332

Re: New Delta Tournament Boat

I titled it poorly, but I loved the video. I could actually see that. :lol:
by flipit
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Powell 703 and 733 Spinning Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 671

Powell 703 and 733 Spinning Rods

Great condition, rarely used. Asking $100 each.
by flipit
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Powell 735 Frog and Toads Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 595

Powell 735 Frog and Toads Rods

I am selling 3 frog rods. ALl are less then 1 year old and in great shape. These are great frog rods. Only replacing with new. Asking $115
by flipit
Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Shimano Curado's and Castiac SF's
Replies: 0
Views: 395

Shimano Curado's and Castiac SF's

These are the older 201's, green in color. All reels are in good working order. All are Super Free's. Most are left handed.
Im asking $80 each.
by flipit
Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Teams
Replies: 82
Views: 9621

Re: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Te

Good post Robert. I agree with what you are doing $22 per boat is not much. The fact remains that most dont do that. Ive been to alot of those "expensive turkey shoots". :lol: Keep up the good work. Still hope to get up that way at some point.
by flipit
Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pro Needed Anglers Choice Pro Am Northern 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 508

Re: Pro Needed Anglers Choice Pro Am Northern 2011

Am I doing somethign wrong? no posts or replies? is no one fishing these this year? Please help me out if you have any pointers or any other way to find a pro to put there name on the form. Thanks in advance Nope, be persistent. Keep bumping it up. My guess is you will get more responses as the dat...
by flipit
Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie League
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie Leag

Thanks blkdog and redneck for answering that. I cant really put it any better then has already been done.I enjoy working with company's in the fishing industry. Ive approached the company's that one, have the products I like to use, and second, they are great company's for the anglers in the fishing...
by flipit
Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance HDS Vs. humminbird
Replies: 14
Views: 2398

Re: Lowrance HDS Vs. humminbird

I have both. Best I can tell you is the Lowrance has more features, the Humminbird is more user friendly. You can get the 898 for about $1400 if not less if ya shop around. I got a 798si for $699.
by flipit
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I will start it off
Replies: 5
Views: 2656

Re: I will start it off

Cooch wrote:
Gator wrote:Here's a 7 lber from the Delta a couple of years ago.
Don't believe it, take notice, he's on MY dock, using MY jig and surely musta used MY SCALE! HAR! HAR! HAR!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by flipit
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: And the magic word is....
Replies: 9
Views: 1559

Re: And the magic word is....

Sending my buddy by tomorrow. He's an out of towner so please welcome him. :lol:



Sean
by flipit
Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Teams
Replies: 82
Views: 9621

Re: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Te

I COMPLETLEY understand that a busniess by design is in it to make money, your time is valuable so make money; just be up front about where the costs are going - instead of making the money on the backend take a rake off the top - allow the sponsor advertisement dollars to trickle into the field so...
by flipit
Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie League
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: Berkley & Abu-Garcia to sponsor USAC Western Rookie Leag

I suppose this is a good time to announce that I will have available, 4 Abu Garcia rod reel combos for fishing for the day at all the tournaments I am at. I can tell you I am fishing the Delta Wine Region. I will spool all reels with Trilene 100% fluorocarbon or Spiderwire of your choice. You need t...
by flipit
Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley Western Rookie League comes to Southern California
Replies: 7
Views: 1260

Re: Berkley Western Rookie League comes to Southern Californ

[quote="coachkevm"]Bill...I fished AC trail before and can not remember if I finished in the top 10 at any point. How can I look that info up? I know that my partner and I finished high enough to qualify for the TOC a few times and we finished 4th in a TOC. I am interested in fishing this ...
by flipit
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Replacing trolling motor rope
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Replacing trolling motor rope

I have a Minn Kota Maxxum and a factory replacement rope. What's the easiest way to tie it to the release latch? Any simple, reliable knots? You need to get a hold of Chris Raza, as he has a cable for the Minn Kota. It will last forever. I have no contact info, but you can try Dobyns rods as Richar...
by flipit
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Berkley Western Rookie League comes to Southern California
Replies: 7
Views: 1260

Re: Berkley Western Rookie League comes to Southern Californ

Jesse Austin wrote:Thanks Sean for the feedback. I plan on being there I just need those green fish to cooperate. Take it easy!
You'll do fine Jesse, and keep one thing in perspective. "HAVE FUN". :D Feel free to PM me any time you need help.
by flipit
Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Teams
Replies: 82
Views: 9621

Re: Open Invitation for Comments and Suggestions - AC Pro Te

Rookie Leagues killed team fishing. Why would a guy want to fish against the areas best when he can go fish against other "Rookies" and have a better chance at wining something even though only 1/2 of the money is being paid back. Its the orgs that are making money now, not the fishermen....