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by WackySenko
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Should FPT be allowed to hold a event this weekend??
Replies: 58
Views: 9753

Re: Should FPT be allowed to hold a event this weekend??

The TDs should track the dead fish of anglers in their respective circuits. There needs to be additional dead fish rules in place with consequences. We would have to hope that the anglers have enough integrity to not toss the dead fish. First tournament weighin with dead fish: Standard weight penalt...
by WackySenko
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fuel Line Replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 433

Fuel Line Replacement

Does anybody have an idea of the cost and the best place, near Antioch, to take my 1988 Yamaha 150 ProV to have the lines changed? I have an oil leak under the cowling and want to get it taken care of.
Thank you for any and all suggestions.
by WackySenko
Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Should FPT be allowed to hold a event this weekend??
Replies: 58
Views: 9753

Re: Should FPT be allowed to hold a event this weekend??

I seem to remember a tournament, one of my early ones quite afew years back, with Randy McBride as the TD. It was out of Stockton. The tournament staff were throwing the fish, including 5#+ fish, back into the Delta from one of the holding tanks. The tank was on the flat area that was at least 7' ab...
by WackySenko
Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "declare" rule help at Snagproof
Replies: 82
Views: 12724

Re: "declare" rule help at Snagproof

senkoboy, you should give Vince a call at 916-768-0938. He will be more than happy to answer your questions about the rules.
by WackySenko
Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Old Reels
Replies: 0
Views: 307

Old Reels

I have some reels, that appear to be old, that I would like to get some information on. Can anyone direct me to a source. I live in Antioch. I have the following reels: UNION Hardware Company NO. 7115S Rainbow (Baitcaster with a 60 stamped on the bottom) Herter's Flyfishing reel 2 Brass reels with w...
by WackySenko
Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Re: Boat Parts

Thank you to ACRon and jimmy87 for the info. I will start checking today to see if it any of those can help.
Thank You again.
by WackySenko
Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: "New" Old River 5MPH zone at Clifton court...
Replies: 22
Views: 3987

Re: "New" Old River 5MPH zone at Clifton court...

I agree with jamescaird. I was taught to respect people. Based on the your post: You had a very bad attitude. They are not out there to get you. They are out there to protect us from ourselves and idiots. I got pulled over once. I thought that I was far enough away when a Sherriff's boat had his blu...
by WackySenko
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 919

Boat Parts

Are there any wrecking yards for boats like there are for cars?
by WackySenko
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How's the Pop Up feel now?
Replies: 16
Views: 3086

Re: How's the Pop Up feel now?

Thank You so much. It was so annoying to have pop ups every time we moved the curser. This is GREAT.

THANK YOU
by WackySenko
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: So where's the rally Sma$#%
Replies: 9
Views: 1211

Re: So where's the rally Sma$#%

BS'r,
Did you mean Tow Mater? :lol:
by WackySenko
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need trolling motor help
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: Need trolling motor help

I do not know if this will help much, my trolling motors are Motorguide. I did the same thing and broke the drum coupling that connects the outer tube to the cable drum ( the gear that the cables are attached to). I took the outer tube off to check it and the column. They were not bent, lucky me. I ...
by WackySenko
Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contest!!! You know it's time to upgrade>>>WE HAVE A WINNER
Replies: 74
Views: 11268

Re: Contest!!! You know it's time to upgrade your tackle whe

1. ACRon
2. Scotty J
3. mojobassin
by WackySenko
Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WET SEAT CUSHION DILEMNA
Replies: 5
Views: 1027

Re: WET SEAT CUSHION DILEMNA

I had the same problem after my seats had been redone. I took the vinyl off of a seat and found that when the guy put new foam and new vinyl on the seats he did not install plastic, before the vinyl, to shed the water from the foam. I took all the vinyl off, wrapped plastic over the foam / seat fram...
by WackySenko
Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: Trolling motor trouble

Thank you for the help Gene. It looks as though I had a wire nut in the head that was not contacting the wires well enough.
Thank You all
by WackySenko
Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Axless trailers
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Re: Axless trailers

You do not have a front 'axle' on your tow vechile, unless it is four wheel drive. They still count it as two axles.
by WackySenko
Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Contest!!! You know it's time to upgrade>>>WE HAVE A WINNER
Replies: 74
Views: 11268

Re: Contest!!! You know it's time to upgrade your tackle whe

You know it is time to upgrade your tackle when you are getting ready for a tournament and you have to borrow your wifes rods and reels because it would be too embarrassing to be seen with yours.
by WackySenko
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: painful lesson
Replies: 15
Views: 3159

Re: painful lesson

Pepsi and a Snickers is the only way to start :D
by WackySenko
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Trolling motor trouble

I am working on my backup trolling motor. It is a Motorguide 7107v Hyper Drive 36v with 107#. If I move the power wire from the front screw (the screw that has two wires) of the Micro Switch to the back screw, the trolling motor has power always and works with the variable speed dial. It works this ...
by WackySenko
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bridge tolls go up tomorrow
Replies: 22
Views: 3306

Re: Bridge tolls go up tomorrow

The toll is only for the axles that are in contact with the road
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS Amp Draw
Replies: 3
Views: 1998

Re: HDS Amp Draw

I thought that you would be the one to answer this.
Thank you Ken
by WackySenko
Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Zero Tolerace on the Delta this weekend
Replies: 32
Views: 4882

Re: Zero Tolerace on the Delta this weekend

Thank you for checking on that Gator
by WackySenko
Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:02 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Zero Tolerace on the Delta this weekend
Replies: 32
Views: 4882

Re: Zero Tolerace on the Delta this weekend

I slow down when I see a skier in the water. I do not think that there is, but does anyone know if there is a law for downed skiers similar to no wake for boats tied to docks?
by WackySenko
Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Taking grandsons out
Replies: 5
Views: 875

Re: Taking grandsons out

Dewayne, Thank You for the info. It sounds as though I can keep the grandsons in or near Franks and they will catch alot of billgill. They love catching fish. If they get tired of catching bullgill I will take them for a boat ride to a couple places that have small bass. Thank you to Ash, yjjustform...
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: HDS Amp Draw
Replies: 3
Views: 1998

HDS Amp Draw

Does anybody know the Amp Draw for the HDS 8 or 10?
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dee Thomas, A True Legend, Tells It All !!! A Must Read !!
Replies: 9
Views: 2250

Re: Dee Thomas, A True Legend, Tells It All !!! A Must Read

Excellent article with Dee.
Thank You
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta ??
Replies: 12
Views: 1718

Re: Delta ??

Fish the shade side of tullies with green pumpkin Senkos or jigs with green pumpkin and red. White frogs from points to about 30 yards each way. If you find the drop to deeper water from the flats try a crawdad color speed trap or jerkbait. Be ready because you could get a double digit fish, check y...
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Bass Fishing TV Show! "Fish'n 4 FUN"
Replies: 7
Views: 1531

Re: New Bass Fishing TV Show! "Fish'n 4 FUN"

Excellent job Tami. Thank You
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Taking grandsons out
Replies: 5
Views: 875

Re: Taking grandsons out

Thank You Ash and yjjustforme for the suggestions.
by WackySenko
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Taking grandsons out
Replies: 5
Views: 875

Taking grandsons out

I am going to take my two grandsons out, 7 & 9 year olds, June 22 or 23. I am not sure where to take them because I fish bass tournaments. Last year when I took them, they caught afew at the docs near Russo's using red worms. The older grandson layed his rod on his lap to eat a snack and it was ...
by WackySenko
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: A question of business ethics
Replies: 98
Views: 15789

Re: A question of business ethics

I do NOT see a problem with anybody fishing thier own tournaments. As long as he is paying his entry fee. He put alot of work into the event and should be able to fish it if he wants. He is probably blasting off last and coming in early. I do not see it as a bad choice in relation to business ethics...
by WackySenko
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: HDS 5 or TM Upgrade???

I have a 332c on my ranger373. I upgraded to a MG Digital Sonar Ready Tour Edtion 109, 36 volt and am very happy that I upgraded the trolling motor first. I am now saving for the HDS system.
by WackySenko
Fri May 27, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 3 carrot stix wild $125
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: 3 carrot stix wild $125

Are the spinning rods one or two piece?
by WackySenko
Fri May 27, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: 3 carrot stix wild $125
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: 3 carrot stix wild $125

Where are you located? My brother loves Carrot Sticks.
by WackySenko
Wed May 25, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Lowrance dead zone
Replies: 16
Views: 4836

Re: Lowrance dead zone

The diameter of the cone at the bottom is: depth divided by 5 and multiplied by 2.
Example: 15' depth divided by 5 is 3 then multiply that my 2 which equals 6' a cone with a bottom of 6'.
by WackySenko
Tue May 24, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Electronics Product Forum
Topic: Lowrance dead zone
Replies: 16
Views: 4836

Re: Lowrance dead zone

When drop-shotting do you have the system set for the 83kHz? I learned that you can see your drop-shot much better that way. I hope that helps.
by WackySenko
Tue May 24, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The town of Oroville sucks
Replies: 9
Views: 2757

Re: The town of Oroville sucks

I been have fishing Oroville since 1988 and never had a problem. I always stay at the Motel 6 and only once had a problem. When I got up in the morning, about 3 hours before daylight, another bass boat had unplugged my charger and plugged his in. My batteries had more than enough power for the day, ...
by WackySenko
Tue May 17, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Lowrance Training Seminar at Ultimate Bass University
Replies: 7
Views: 726

Re: Lowrance Training Seminar at Ultimate Bass University

I want to THANK Kent, Scott (Lowrance Regional Manager), Ken Sauret and the Gone Fishing Crew for an excellent seminar. Kent as always was an excellent host and great with the young boy that won the HDS 5. Scott was busy upgrading the Lowrance units for at least an hour. I think he upgraded about 25...
by WackySenko
Tue May 17, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Big Bass
Replies: 4
Views: 828

Re: Yamamoto Big Bass

My understanding is that you can use any brand line, any brand weights and any brand hooks. The plastics MUST to be Yamamotto. If you are throwing spinnerbaits or hard baits they MUST be Yamamotto. It is an individual person event, you CAN have more than 1 person in a boat. You decide which hour to ...
by WackySenko
Mon May 09, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Clear Lake Hotel Info
Replies: 7
Views: 1617

Re: Clear Lake Hotel Info

I agree with staying at the Skylark. I stayed there the first few years that I fished Clear Lake and never had a problem. I do not know how it has been for the last five years though because I have a time share in Nice that has a ramp. The guys that I talk with that stay at Skylark have not indicate...
by WackySenko
Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass Weight Guess
Replies: 1
Views: 303

Won Bass Weight Guess

The winning weight was 56.32, I think. It looks to me like ScottyJ won with a guess of 56.25#.
Good Job
by WackySenko
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON Bass Delta--Guess the Weight Contest
Replies: 41
Views: 4130

Re: WON Bass Delta--Guess the Weight Contest

Total: 57.21 lbs.
BF: 11.46 lbs.
by WackySenko
Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whats up with folsom?
Replies: 4
Views: 854

Re: Whats up with folsom?

I do not know if you are going to get much info between today and Sunday, as the FPT is going there this Saturday I believe.
by WackySenko
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BEST SPINNING REEL LINE???
Replies: 16
Views: 2983

Re: BEST SPINNING REEL LINE???

I use a Double - Uni Knot to tie leader to braid. It has not failed me yet.
by WackySenko
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat carpet cleaning
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Re: Boat carpet cleaning

Sorry but I hit Submit before I was finished.
Folex is a spray on ans wipe off with a clean white cloth. I use it to remove carpet spots in new homes.
by WackySenko
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat carpet cleaning
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Re: Boat carpet cleaning

I use 'Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover'. It is available at Orchard Supply and I think Home Depot. This stuff is great.
by WackySenko
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a new or nearly new boat W/eng wty
Replies: 13
Views: 1862

Re: Looking for a new or nearly new boat W/eng wty

Call Scott Green, at Marine Unlimited 707-762-8084, and see what he has to offer. Ask about dealer demo boats.

website: www.marineunlimited.net
Good Luck
by WackySenko
Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: To Cull / or Not to Cull?
Replies: 6
Views: 1193

Re: To Cull / or Not to Cull?

The way I read the rules is that you can only have five (5) fish in the LIVEWELL. You can be at the LIVEWELL culling and your partner can keep fishing. If he is lucky enough to catch one, great as long as you do not put a sixth fish in the LIVEWELL. If that is wrong I hope someone lets me know so th...
by WackySenko
Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whiskey Slough Harbor
Replies: 2
Views: 714

Re: Whiskey Slough Harbor

bustout, Thnak You for the info.
by WackySenko
Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Whiskey Slough Harbor
Replies: 2
Views: 714

Whiskey Slough Harbor

I have never launched at Whiskey Slough before. Is it a safe place to leave your truck and trailer?
Thank You for any info.