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Fast Eddie

Sure hope everyone's recirculators are up to par for that 45 minute (at a minimum) ride from B&W to Sac. Wonder where the release will be? Will there be a release boat? Just hoping to avoid a disaster.
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Fast Eddie

Good to see you back. If memory serves me you've had an Anniversary too, so Happy Anniversary! Keep em coming. Can't wait for WWN.
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Did you do the install yourself, or have it done?

Fast Eddie

So I dropped the dough for a BBT set up and a new HDS 12 from Russell Marine. (the 1/2 price one) The plan is to run the 12 on active target only and the 9 on everything else. The questions are; Do I need another NEMA 2000 cable and T connector? Will I have to snake a power line all the way to the b...

Fast Eddie

From what I remember, the levees were breeching because of the Chinese Mitten crab undermining the levees. When the larger ships heading to Stockton and Sacramento emptied their bilges the infestations began. Did they eradicate them from the delta? This could be the reason for restriction as the und...

Fast Eddie

So as the saying goes, "thinks happen in 3's". Yesterday whike fishing the delta , the active target is working fine one minute. I take my eyes off it for a second and when I look back it says "No Source". Checked cables and they're secure. Any ideas?
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Fast Eddie

Mine was located in the battery compartment Will. Contacted Greg at C&C and he ordered new one today. Not sure when he'll get them. The flat plastic panel that the relay boxes are part of had a swollen blister about 1/4 " across and 1/8th " high. Shoulda took a picture. One piece of go...

Fast Eddie

Mitch got it right. Its the relay. I understand that there is a number on the little square relay boxes and they are plug and play and are available at Napa AP. TH is sold out, and don't think I need the whole harness.
Thanks all
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Fast Eddie

Yesterday while fishing nor cal bass and burning 20 gal. of fuel, when I returned to the ramp, the hydraulic jack would not go up. (It does power lower though). This is the second time this has happened, although the last time it wouldn't go up or down. Anyone have any ideas of what could be wrong? ...

Fast Eddie

Thanks All. Found just what I needed. Even surprised to find my name mentioned in the magazine.

Fast Eddie

Any of you guys have the WON issue of the silver legends I think it was called? If so I'd like to see the section about West Coast Bass.
Also, anyone know where I could find DFG's Dennis Lee. He used to show up at the tournaments and was instrumental in aiding our sport.
Thanks,
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Fast Eddie

Can't delete post so this is in lieu of original.
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Fast Eddie

After reading Gary's post, why isn't Mr. Viviano in CA's HOF. Is it because he wasn't nominated? How do you nominate someone? This man changed the fishing format pro am with shared weight. It was successful. His paper WCB News had lots of articles with writers like Mark Hoffman. So how do we do it? ...

Fast Eddie

I agree with Gary. Why isn't Larry in the CA HOF? I was the recipient of that first boat in the 1992 WCB Classic. We stayed out of McClellan AFB I believe. As a Classic participant, Larry picked up the hotel bill. Launch was out of Discovery Park. Not sure who my first draw was, but day 2 was LeRoy ...

Fast Eddie

Geez, age plays tricks on you. How could I forget one of the top sticks at the time. Gary did fish the Gold Rush . How could I have forgotten. Anyway apologies to Gary for forgetting.
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Fast Eddie

The "old man" was Ralph Cook. I know Ralph Wells. Cook was in his 70's or 80's back then. As a matter of fact Ralph Cook was fishing in a tournament at Lake Shasta, during a torrential rain storm and drew an AM who had gone to K Mart and purchased a rod and reel with 8lb test. Ralph said t...

Fast Eddie

Coming up on the 32nd anniversary of Larry Viviano's West Coast Bass "Gold Rush". A concept that Larry came up with that paid Gold and Silver coins minted by the Liberty Mint for placing in the tournament. The tournament took place on Clear Lake July 31 thru Aug 2 1991, as a Pro Am style f...

Fast Eddie

Mark,
Looks to me like Old River @ the north end of Little Mandeville. Not sure though as I have only seen delta from above using "lake reports" maps.
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Fast Eddie

Well as usual, I screwed it up. The top photo is first place and the photo that says first place is actually 3rd place. Also in the title it's supposed to say Winners not Wiiners. No one was whining. Oh yeah, and for those of you who follow my boat drama, when I got back to the sturage area, the hyd...

Fast Eddie

The day started with a debate between Rick (my partner) and I as to where to go. Tide was high and outgoing and Rick had found some fish last weekend down south. Well when blast off came we headed to a spot near Cruiser Haven (old river). One pass and nada. Off we went south. Pull up to first spot a...

Fast Eddie

Just returned from a week at Shasta and noticed the carpet is pretty dirty. Any recommendations on a carpet cleaner that won't suds up during rain?
Thanks,
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Fast Eddie

30 Fishermen found the time to honor "The King of the Delta" Saturday. Disappointing to say the least. Fishing was tuff for everyone. Ric and I were able to parlay a second place finish totaling $60.00 a pound. :D Normally we head to Ric's water down south, but I insisted we go to some wat...

Fast Eddie

A friend in Discovery bay just emailed me this info. re: Stop the Delta Tunnels, there will be a virtual meeting on these dates. September 22 from noon to 2 p.m. You can call in 1 888 788-0099. Webinar Id 882 3618 0216. Passcode 345979. September 28th 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1833 548-0282 Id. 848 614...

Fast Eddie

Apparently, the point is being missed. Dee invented the flippin technique, therefore a flippin only tournament. (Geez, no one had a problem with a frogs only tournament with more restrictions, that pulled 150 boats) So thoughts on that type of tournament was what I was seeking. As far as Dee not fis...

Fast Eddie

I have been kickin around the idea of contacting some of the tournament orgs. to hold a Dee Thomas Memorial flippin Tournament next year. Could be team or individual......up to organizer. It would be just like the snag proof open (sort of). Only 2 flippin sticks per fisherman. Flippin rods cannot be...

Fast Eddie

It began as a solemn service with the Fisherman's Prayer lead by Dee's long time partner. (think his name was Dan, but the PA was hard to hear) A banner hung over the memorial table, where some of Dee's most prized possessions and photos were laid out. I believe there was a early flippin stick as we...

Fast Eddie

Fast Eddie

Congratulations guys. It was great chatting with you about boats while in line.
Thanks to Richard and Gerry for all their work and patience.
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Fast Eddie

Probably shouldn't post this, cause it makes me look like more of a DA than I'd care to think, but yesterday while contemplating whether to call a locksmith or get the sawzall out, I look at the trailer hitch to see if there is enough room for the blade to slide thru, and low and behold what do I se...

Fast Eddie

Well, apparently we(never satisfied and me) can't catch a break. All was going so well, I had found some active fish while pre fishing and knew we could cash a check. Or so I thought. :shock: Apparently the Gods weren't smiling on us or me for that matter. Hooked up the boat and off to Ladds. Right ...

Fast Eddie

Apologies for those of you who read these posts. I didn't stick, jab, penetrate or hook myself. No one ran into my boat at the gas station. Oh yeah, did I mention we didn't find the quality fish we were looking for. Last week absolutely NOTHING eventful happened, hence no post. Instead went to Nevad...

Fast Eddie

Ah, Windy Wednesday Nights. Fun time by most. But for me and my partner the Jinx is in. Last night as that big moon is close to rising, we're fishing in Franks. I'm throwing a rattle trap with #5 round bends, hooking dinks left and right. About 6pm I catch a keeper, then another about 2 lbs. While t...

Fast Eddie

Thanks Dan, Hope it's a big turnout.
Eddie

Fast Eddie

Thanks for the reply. Yes, backing/tape applied. Checked reel yesterday afternoon and worked fine. Go figure.
Anyone experience the trim deal? Just curious.

Oh, I musta been tired when I posted the Congrats to the winner. Spelled Oops wrong. Thanks for not poking fun at my spelling.

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Fast Eddie

Can't believe I spelled oops wrong. Musta been really tired.

Fast Eddie

Congrats to all the money guys. It was windy, so Kudos and well deserved.
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Fast Eddie

With my other partner coming down with covid, and me not having fished a major tournament in 8-10 years, I was flabbergasted at the smoothness of how this 156 boat tournament turned out. Talk about organized. Kudos to the BBT team and Russo's. There was even room to tie the boat up for weigh in. My ...

Fast Eddie

So, to begin this adventure, I go to the Basshole and get some stuff for the Snag Proof and run into Bobby D who I haven't seen in years. Nice chat the three of us had. (surprised that he knew who I was) Now, with the new start time, I made it to a good place in line. (behind last weeks 33 lb guys w...

Fast Eddie

I for one, did go to my dealer, with a charger issue. That was back in May. Still no word from the dealer on the new charger. What I don't understand is if WRM is building boats, why aren't they sending out parts (in a timely fashion). Yeah, Yeah I know. Supply chain issues. Same ol song and dance. ...

Fast Eddie

Unless my partner mistyped a message to me, it took 33lbs to top WWN. However, WWN has attracted Fish and Game. (anybody get a ticket?) While removing gear from my partners boat a voice asks "how'd you do?" When I turn around, there's the game warden. He inquired about the weigh in. This i...

Fast Eddie

Not being computer literate, I figured it out I think.

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Fast Eddie

Guy, Check out my post on page 8 Lithium Pros Update. Long story short, Pro series chargers don't charge lithiums unless they are specifically made for lithium. Check out the Pro series charger page (Using whatever search engine you want) and you'll find a different charger they make specifically fo...

Fast Eddie

Received a call from my team partner last night that the tournment is cancelled due to Dan having emergency back surgery.
Praying he pulls through.
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Fast Eddie

Received a call last night from my partner that Dan is having emergency back surgery. Let's hope he pulls through and all goes well.
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Fast Eddie

One day, I get a phone call from Harvey Naslund Won Bass Director, and he tells me he has a traveling partner for me. Not knowing who it was, I agreed. Harvey said he needed someone older. (Thanks Harvey, I was in my 40's) That's when he told me it was Dee Thomas. Man was I excited. Well one of the ...

Fast Eddie

Sad news indeed. I too loved that guy. Spent a year or two on the road with him. What a fisherman. What a roommate. God Speed Dee Thomas. I'll miss you.
Eddie
Please keep us posted on services.

Fast Eddie

Well the bad luck monster appears to be afraid of the super moon and king tides. Since this bad luck streak started, I've blanked (dumped fish) on most WWN, had someone bang my boat while launching, hit my motor with her car, have treble hooks embedded in my hands etc. Now, weighing 15.01 on WWN wit...

Fast Eddie

Thanks for posting. I always wonder what the results are, since the bearded one stopped posting. Hope all is well with him and the family.
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Fast Eddie

Well, thanks to "Never Satisfied", we teamed up for Windy Wednesday Nighter (whatever happened to the bearded ones reports?) while my appointment for the boat was the next day. Things were beginning to look up until a six incher decided he'd had enough and embedded a treble hook deep into ...

Fast Eddie

Never Satisfied PM sent.
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Fast Eddie

Thanks All. Spoke with Gregg at C&C. Told me what to look for on prop. Thanks KB for the bow eye. Never thought of that. Greg has said if anything to call him and he'll get me right in and write an estimate. She has about a 6" hole in her front bumper. Probably would've bent her license pla...

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