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by StogieMan
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Ca Boat shows or Expos?
Replies: 19
Views: 2353

Re: Best Ca Boat shows or Expos?

Hi Kent, I recall you and I had a similar exchange a few years ago, back then we talked about the San Mateo show, we posted on another site but it was pretty much the same thing My point back then was the show prices continued to escalate every year, I knew that because I attended the show every yea...
by StogieMan
Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gusts keeping you awake?
Replies: 8
Views: 1679

Re: Gusts keeping you awake?

Yes it is. It's funny, I looked at the Laurentzen site, it said it was blowing 0 mph with gusts to 3 mph LMAO! It seems we have been getting from 35-45 mph here on Sandmound since 10:00pm last night. I had ta git up at 3:00am and go out back and trim the neighbors lemon tree back due to the branche...
by StogieMan
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Wanted! Chronarchs 101sf or Curados 101d!
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Re: Wanted! Chronarchs 101sf or Curados 101d!

Jerry- sent you a PM
by StogieMan
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: CYA - On Line Purchases through Private Parties
Replies: 11
Views: 18501

Re: CYA - On Line Purchases through Private Parties

Great advise, Thanks Ash!
by StogieMan
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Won Bass Delta Sat...Russo's
Replies: 1
Views: 491

Re: Won Bass Delta Sat...Russo's

Absolutely. I've said it before and I will say it again.......Steve is trhe man!
by StogieMan
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Sonic Hub....
Replies: 1
Views: 455

Re: Sonic Hub....

Contact Jared Edwards, he is pretty accesable and he has the system
by StogieMan
Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Landing nets
Replies: 23
Views: 3144

Re: Landing nets

I use the Hiber Net.
I like the fact that it has a large, traditional basket. When in the stored position it sits on the deck next to your rods held down by the rod strap. Takes up little room on the deck or in a rod locker.



http://www.frabill.com/landing-nets/hib ... r-net.html
by StogieMan
Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Bass Clubs
Replies: 10
Views: 2257

Re: Delta Bass Clubs

Andy- thanks for the nod. :D You can find the Devil Mountain Bass Masters on Facebook now. Our tournament schedule and results are posted there along with lot's of pictures. New lakes for us this year are Tulloch, New Hogan and Bullards. Mix in several Delta and Clear lake events and you have our sc...
by StogieMan
Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Lowrance fish finers
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Re: Lowrance fish finers

Sent you a PM
by StogieMan
Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:54 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Looking to sell my Basscat
Replies: 9
Views: 3120

Re: Looking to sell my Basscat

sent you a PM
by StogieMan
Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are the best trolling motor batteries
Replies: 24
Views: 107846

Re: What are the best trolling motor batteries

go to Sears or look them up on line. DieHard Platinum is a gel and has the best warranty,
by StogieMan
Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: BEWARE!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 8402

Re: BEWARE!!!

Since the offender is probably following this thread I won't say which web sites, but I contacted the owners of several sites and made them aware of this fellow.

I would hate to be in his shoes when a bass fisherman catches up to him. :shock: :shock:
by StogieMan
Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question To all you Fairy Wand fan's out there
Replies: 16
Views: 1944

Question To all you Fairy Wand fan's out there

I have a couple of spinning reels and need to use them on occasion :D but they are not my cup of tea nor am i particularly happy with them. Having said that I can't always use 20# mono and a baitcaster expecting that I will get a bite. So i am interested in hearing opinions on reels, my budget can b...
by StogieMan
Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: a truly admirable angler
Replies: 7
Views: 1901

Re: a truly admirable angler

While fishing a tournament at Berryessa this past weekend, I had boat problems that would not allow my boat to go into forward gear. I was in the narrows and it was about 10:00. I dropped the trolling motor and began fishing down the bank heading towards Capel, where we launched, which was about 5 ...
by StogieMan
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Phoenix Boats at ISE show
Replies: 5
Views: 1603

Re: Phoenix Boats at ISE show

While at the ISE showI looked at the Phoenix for the first time and was very impressed. They have some unique features that were obviously thought of by fisherman, I was particularly impressed to see someone finally figured out how to make a removeable passenger console, very trick. You gonna buy a...
by StogieMan
Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:32 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Phoenix Boats at ISE show
Replies: 5
Views: 1603

Re: Phoenix Boats at ISE show

While at the ISE showI looked at the Phoenix for the first time and was very impressed. They have some unique features that were obviously thought of by fisherman, I was particularly impressed to see someone finally figured out how to make a removeable passenger console, very trick.
by StogieMan
Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frabill storm suits @ phils
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: Frabill storm suits @ phils

one question; are these made from Goretex :?:
by StogieMan
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hook Tounament - Sunday @ Russo's
Replies: 11
Views: 2198

Re: Hook Tounament - Sunday @ Russo's

PeteD wrote:If my memory serves me 1st place was 4 fish for 14 + lbs, 1 limit of 7 fish for 11+ lbs and the weights dropped off after that. It was cold.

Pete
What Pete D. said. For our full day of fishing we had 4 bites. Two were tuxedo fish and two were large mouth. Only one would keep.
by StogieMan
Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hook Tounament - Sunday @ Russo's
Replies: 11
Views: 2198

Re: Hook Tounament - Sunday @ Russo's

Worm... I just looked at the Hook web site and your right, the results are not posted yet. Usually Gene's wife helps at all the tornaments but she was not there last week, Gene mentioned she was out of town. I am pretty sure she puts up the results as well, usually in a day, so i suspect you will ha...
by StogieMan
Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WONBASS VINEYARD @ CLEAR LAKE 1/15/11
Replies: 1
Views: 273

Re: WONBASS VINEYARD @ CLEAR LAKE 1/15/11

Steve is a gret guy and runs a fine tournament.

GO get em Steve!!!
by StogieMan
Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: RESULTS WON DELTA TEAMS 12/18/10
Replies: 7
Views: 2205

Re: RESULTS WON DELTA TEAMS 12/18/10

I totally agree that Steve is a terrific T.D. and I would encourage anyone looking to fish a Delta Team Circuit to take a look. Steve is an angler himself and he is serious about making this trail a success.
by StogieMan
Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fizzing bass info
Replies: 6
Views: 1227

Re: Fizzing bass info

Thank you for this information. I have to admit (hate to admit) that I am one of those aglers who does not know how. I have tried and will continue but thus far all I can accomplish is a fish with more holes than when i started. Last Saturday we had our end of the year tournament on lake Berryessa, ...
by StogieMan
Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WON DELTA TEAMS OPENER 12/18/10
Replies: 5
Views: 656

Re: WON DELTA TEAMS OPENER 12/18/10

Steve is one of the nicest guy's in our sport.
He runs an excellent program and should get our support.
by StogieMan
Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any of you Valley or East County Nutcases......
Replies: 6
Views: 1098

Re: Any of you Valley or East County Nutcases......

Cooch ~ one of our club members is an Almond farmer, or is it rancher?
Anyway he would be interested i'm sure in a barter for a guide trip.

If you don't find what you need from those who have already posted, drop me an email.
StogieMan
by StogieMan
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Randy Pringle
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Randy Pringle

The Devil Mountain Bass Masters want to say thanks to Randy and Sheri Pringle for being our guest speaker at last nights club meeting. Randy, you were very informative and we greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into helping our club. I would encourage any club looking for a speaker to che...
by StogieMan
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Roll Call for Toys for Troops NOV 6.
Replies: 12
Views: 1471

Re: Roll Call for Toys for Troops NOV 6.

The Devil Mountain Bass Masters will have 9 teams attending the event. We decided to support the event by making it our monthly club tournament and using the weigh slips to track the membership results.
StogieMan
by StogieMan
Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:23 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: have you found the ultimate boat??
Replies: 8
Views: 2138

Re: have you found the ultimate boat??

The advice that Grant gives is spot on. I bought my Ranger 08 Z520 in 08 as a demo and saved more than $15K. The boat I came out of was an 03 Bass Cat Cougar with a Merc 250XB, a very fast boat! The two boats you are asking about are not in the same catagory, they are as different as they can be, no...
by StogieMan
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ranger 519??
Replies: 10
Views: 5057

Re: Ranger 519??

skandy ~ I'm am sure you realize there is a difference between the 519 and the Z519. Just wanted to point that out. :lol:
by StogieMan
Thu Sep 16, 2010 2:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Gimme a break...
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Re: Gimme a break...

Pete ~ I had my share of problems there too but found another place. Still not around the corner but way better service.

call me and we can discuss.
by StogieMan
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How to Remove a boat Seat??
Replies: 5
Views: 13712

Re: How to Remove a boat Seat??

Gator ~ on my old Ranger and for that matter on my current Ranger the seat back, (not the bottom cushion) are velcro in place and will pull out. My old boat took a lot of effort (pulling) but they did come out. :) Hopefully yours is the same, if it is there will be screws into the carpet behind that...
by StogieMan
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bridge
Replies: 13
Views: 2461

Re: How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bri

Thanks Guy's, I guess it was the dock talk that had me in a funk. There was a lot of talk about having to pay $20.00 to get a boat over the bridge, what i did not realize was they are using a sliding scale putting the $20.00 fee into effect in 2012. I wonder if I can buy a 12 month pass the year bef...
by StogieMan
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bridge
Replies: 13
Views: 2461

Re: How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bri

Gator ~ it used to be $8.25 but I thought it was raised. Perhaps Doubled or Tripled in order to ba;ance the budget :shock:

Seriously, anyone know how much to get 4 axles over the Antioch bridge?
by StogieMan
Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bridge
Replies: 13
Views: 2461

How much $$ to get a tandem trailer over the Antioch bridge

I am headed out that way Saturday and was just curious about the cost. I know the bridge tolls have gone up and I wan't to be sure I have enough cash :lol:
by StogieMan
Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair question for those who have had it done.
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

Re: Prop repair question for those who have had it done.

Thanks everyone. I never thought about adding material to a prop, makes sense now. :D
by StogieMan
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair question for those who have had it done.
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

Re: Prop repair question for those who have had it done.

Ash~ that is what I am worried about. I am not a prop guy so that is my disclaimer, :P but for rash and nicks on the edge I assume they grind it clean then polish, looks like new. But in reality you have a smaller prop. Although the changes would most likely be marginal, the dimensions of the prop w...
by StogieMan
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Prop repair question for those who have had it done.
Replies: 9
Views: 1333

Prop repair question for those who have had it done.

So I have a few nicks and some "new" rash on the leading edge of my 3 blade :oops: and I want to know if while at the repair shop (anyone) they use a grinder to clean it up? If that's how it's done (how else would you do it) would that not change the prop dimensions some? So my question is...
by StogieMan
Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake hotels
Replies: 14
Views: 2529

Re: clear lake hotels

Indian Beach is nice, i have stayed there and they do treat you like familly. If you are there for fun and stay over the weekend, Sunday breakfast is a MUST DO! However If this is a Redbud event, they are a little far. You might want to try "Lake Point Lodge" this is the grey two story hot...
by StogieMan
Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Mike Hart
Replies: 17
Views: 6556

Re: Question about Mike Hart

I suspected with as much success as he had that there would be some sponsors. I know this is not a good analogy but when Ike had his melt down on TV and wrecked his light pole with the flag attached. Ranger boats was quick to pull the plug and did so publicly. So although my example is not exactly t...
by StogieMan
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Question about Mike Hart
Replies: 17
Views: 6556

Question about Mike Hart

For those of you that know him or are from SoCal and competed against him, with all the success he has had (although now questionable) does he have sponsorship?

If so, which companies? and how have those companies responded, if at all?
by StogieMan
Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta Spawn??
Replies: 8
Views: 2052

Re: Shasta Spawn??

Thanks Jay, I will give you a call.
by StogieMan
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shasta Spawn??
Replies: 8
Views: 2052

Re: Shasta Spawn??

I am not local but I too would like to know what is the deal with Shasta.
Our club is headed up this weekend for the first time in years!

Looks like we are going to have yet more weather to deal with as a front / rain are comong through. Oh Well :roll:
by StogieMan
Fri May 28, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: help for the girl question ...without any dumb blonde jokes?
Replies: 30
Views: 4551

Re: help for the girl question ...without any dumb blonde jo

This happened to me at a club event at clear lake. I was the only angler in the club who did not have a co-angler. When I was about a half a mile away and headed in for what I thought was the weigh-in I passed a fellow club member headed the other way and gave a casual wave, he was one of several bo...
by StogieMan
Thu May 06, 2010 2:56 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I can't post a Classified Add.
Replies: 3
Views: 523

I can't post a Classified Add.

I must be doing something wrong. When I try to post an ad it takes me to the catagory, I choose general northwest, then I loop back around to the same spot over and over.
What am I doing wrong.
by StogieMan
Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:44 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Marine Unlimited Service
Replies: 2
Views: 442

Marine Unlimited Service

I have a late model Ranger so it’s under warrantee but it did not come from Marine Unlimited. This is important because I did not know them when I called, I just needed help. Here is the story. While en-route to the lake to practice for a tournament my trailer decided that it could get by with onl...
by StogieMan
Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Watching the elite series in person, edicate
Replies: 6
Views: 1418

Re: Watching the elite series in person, edicate

Does anyone know where the Sunday launch is going to be?

I was thinking of doing the same as SacRtrain and launching out of Ladds but NOT if that's where they are going to launch from.

I don't want to be in the way.

StogieMan
by StogieMan
Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:20 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need Help any Costa Del Mar Sponsored Guys On Here?
Replies: 16
Views: 4358

Re: Need Help any Costa Del Mar Sponsored Guys On Here?

What is the lesson here, if you are going to spend $200.00 on a pair of sunglasses :!: go to a local retailer, try the fit etc..
Sorry for your problem Dom.
by StogieMan
Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HDS10 RAM Mount
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: HDS10 RAM Mount

I have an HDS10 Ram mounted and use the 1.5" mount.
But I also use a "Shock Block" made to support the system. This is basiclly a fancy rubber block but works very well. :D

Ron
by StogieMan
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Who makes best "Waterproofing" spray 4 breathable.
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Re: Who makes best "Waterproofing" spray 4 breatha

If your garment is made from Goretex then buy a product called Reviex. It is approved by the Goretex company and will give your suit it's mojo back.

If your garment is not made from Goretex; I dont know the answer.
I last bought Reviex at REI
by StogieMan
Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Lowrance side scan's
Replies: 26
Views: 4092

Re: New Lowrance side scan's

We install as many as anyone and have heard nothing but great things about all the new Lowrance products. Rick G. Rick, no offense, truly. But you are obviously under a rock here. I have an HDS10, just bought and installed the structure scan and I have never owned anything but Lowrance, ever. As ha...
by StogieMan
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: San Mateo ISE - Major Disappointment
Replies: 28
Views: 5772

Re: San Mateo ISE - Major Disappointment

Last year I made the mistake of venting becasue I thought to rasie the admission price over 2008, in an economy that was struggling was a mistake. Mr. Brown took issue with me over my comments, in effect saying I was discouraging people from attending the show because of my personal bias and I was n...