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36v Trolling Motor Upgrade [View all]
Decided to upgrade the trolling motor on the big boat from 24 to 36v and install a recessed foot pedal. Here's some learnings. Starting point:
swimbaitApr-21-10 12:12 PM
by Sacto John
412875
Replies to this topic:
RE: 36v Trolling Motor Upgrade, fishtrax, Apr 20th 2010, #1
RE: 36v Trolling Motor Upgrade, swimbait, Apr 20th 2010, #2
      RE: 36v Trolling Motor Upgrade, Lake, Apr 21st 2010, #3
           RE: 36v Trolling Motor Upgrade, Sacto John, Apr 21st 2010, #4

Fixing Lowrance / Minn Kota Interference [View all]
So I got that Minn Kota Fortrex 101, wired it up and went to the lake - only to find terrible interference on my bow graph. Every time I hit the trol
swimbaitMay-23-10 06:28 PM
by CA Swimb8er
217715
Replies to this topic:
RE: Fixing Lowrance / Minn Kota Interference, Lake, May 12th 2010, #1
RE: Fixing Lowrance / Minn Kota Interference, CA Swimb8er, May 23rd 2010, #2

Scent applicators? [View all]
Anyone have any good solutions for putting on liquid type scents without getting it everywhere? I have this recollection of some kind of shallow roun
swimbaitMay-29-11 10:52 PM
by ICSpots
414951
Replies to this topic:
RE: Scent applicators?, Phil, May 21st 2010, #1
RE: Scent applicators?, CA Swimb8er, May 21st 2010, #2
      RE: Scent applicators?, fishtrax, Jun 07th 2010, #3
RE: Scent applicators?, ICSpots, May 29th 2011, #4

Cleaning bass boat carpet [View all]
On a related topic to the scent thing, what's the best way to clean your boat carpet?
swimbaitMay-21-10 08:22 AM09573

Random boat performance factors? [View all]
Had an interesting experience at the Delta Sunday. Nico and I went out with full gear, livewells empty. Took off in Franks with 1 foot chop and 68 d
swimbaitJul-06-10 03:05 AM
by Tm Customs
314685
Replies to this topic:
RE: Random boat performance factors?, Lake, Jun 23rd 2010, #1
RE: Random boat performance factors?, Harry Chang, Jun 24th 2010, #2
RE: Random boat performance factors?, Tm Customs, Jul 06th 2010, #3

Good heavy action spinning rod [View all]
I'm looking for a heavy or med-heavy action spinning rod for throwing topwater for bass. Something that will cast a toad or a regular size spook. Pr
swimbaitAug-06-10 08:40 AM
by Harry Chang
214646
Replies to this topic:
RE: Good heavy action spinning rod, Lake, Aug 06th 2010, #1
RE: Good heavy action spinning rod, Harry Chang, Aug 06th 2010, #2

New boat accessory [View all]
Snowmobile helmet. Of course. Couldn't resist having one. It had some lame logo on it so I made a modification. htt p://www.calfishing.c om/dc/use
swimbaitFeb-23-11 01:11 PM
by dockboy
213564
Replies to this topic:
RE: New boat accessory, Lake, Feb 22nd 2011, #1
RE: New boat accessory, dockboy, Feb 23rd 2011, #2

Ordering boat parts [View all]
So I'm watching Deadliest Catch and one of the guys breaks a blade off of his prop. Unlike our $500 props on bass boats, this one runs $35,000. Owie
swimbaitMar-06-11 07:44 PM011629

Best product for water spots on fish finder screen? [View all]
I'm tired of water spots. What do you guys use to prevent build up?
swimbaitDec-06-11 09:01 PM
by swimbait
314233
Replies to this topic:
RE: Best product for water spots on fish finder screen?, Lake, Nov 06th 2011, #1
RE: Best product for water spots on fish finder screen?, ll kaidoy ll, Nov 06th 2011, #2
RE: Best product for water spots on fish finder screen?, swimbait, Dec 06th 2011, #3

Rigging camera mount on back of bass boat [View all]
Anyone have any good ideas on how to mount a tripod on the back of a bass boat. I want something that I can leave on while running around and in any
swimbaitFeb-03-12 05:14 PM
by Alan
314281
Replies to this topic:
RE: Rigging camera mount on back of bass boat, swimbait, Jan 16th 2012, #1
RE: Rigging camera mount on back of bass boat, Tm Customs, Feb 02nd 2012, #2
RE: Rigging camera mount on back of bass boat, Alan, Feb 03rd 2012, #3

Trolling motor interference, solved - finally [View all]
Winter time is the one time when I really start to care about precise electronics. For as long as I've owned my boat I've been plagued by trolling mo
swimbaitDec-11-11 07:29 PM011525

Removing the back deck on a Champion 198 [View all]
Here is my tale of awesomeness. This spring while running my Fortrex 101 on high for about 20 minutes continuously, I smelled a burning smell. F
swimbaitAug-29-12 06:27 PM
by Alan
212952
Replies to this topic:
RE: Removing the back deck on a Champion 198, Lake, Aug 27th 2012, #1
RE: Removing the back deck on a Champion 198, Alan, Aug 29th 2012, #2

Tip for slippery launch ramp [View all]
Learned a good one recently... Carry a scrub brush if you know you're going to be on a ramp that has algae or is generally slick. If you start spinn
swimbaitOct-13-12 11:31 AM010567

Boat upgrades & fixes [View all]
Winter time... Clear skies, lows in the 20's... yeah it's time to stay home and work on the boat. Today I started on: - Adding 2D through-hull tra
swimbaitMar-05-13 08:21 PM
by lugnut
1823761
Replies to this topic:
RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swimbait, Jan 02nd 2013, #1
RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Sacto John, Jan 04th 2013, #2
RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swimbait, Jan 04th 2013, #3
      RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Sacto John, Jan 04th 2013, #4
      RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swimbait, Jan 04th 2013, #5
           RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Sacto John, Jan 04th 2013, #6
                RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swampy, Jan 23rd 2013, #7
                     RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Sacto John, Jan 24th 2013, #8
                          RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swampy, Jan 24th 2013, #9
                          RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swimbait, Jan 25th 2013, #10
                          RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, swimbait, Jan 25th 2013, #11
                          RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, lugnut, Mar 04th 2013, #15
                               RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Sacto John, Mar 05th 2013, #16
                                    RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, lugnut, Mar 05th 2013, #18
      RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Lake, Mar 05th 2013, #17
RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, Bassin, Jan 29th 2013, #12
      RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, DBass, Feb 08th 2013, #13
           RE: Boat upgrades & fixes, DBass, Feb 12th 2013, #14

Do you: [View all]
I see people doing both, curious what your thoughts are. I take my jacket off and leave it on the seat. Having the lanyard attached to me while fish
swimbaitFeb-05-13 09:10 AM010678

Installing the Rigid bow mount spotlight for Fortrex [View all]
After fishing some of these Texas tournaments where you are allowed to go to your starting spot in the dark, then start fishing at the appointed time,
swimbaitNov-13-14 01:55 AM
by karenhenry04
213023
Replies to this topic:
RE: Installing the Rigid bow mount spotlight for Fortre..., karenhenry04, Nov 10th 2014, #1
RE: Installing the Rigid bow mount spotlight for Fortre..., karenhenry04, Nov 13th 2014, #2

just curious to see if [View all]
anyone has fished w/ the matzuo m3000 spinnig reel? supposedly retails for 180-but were i dunno,but its on ebay for 35,so i'm seeing if its worth even
swimbaitking805Nov-10-04 09:57 PM
by agrazela
12722
Replies to this topic:
RE: just curious to see if, agrazela, Nov 10th 2004, #1

CASTAIC SOFT BAITS SOLD TO NATURE VISION [View all]
I received the press release that Castaic SOft Baits was acquired by Nature Vision (Aqua View) but I can't forward it. I'm sure the press release will
SWMB8RMar-20-08 02:58 PM
by ICSpots
27095
Replies to this topic:
RE: CASTAIC SOFT BAITS SOLD TO NATURE VISION, Carrot Top, Jan 24th 2008, #1
RE: CASTAIC SOFT BAITS SOLD TO NATURE VISION, ICSpots, Mar 20th 2008, #2

Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines [View all]
Hi All, I have several reels that have Spectra (ranging from 50# to 80# that have gone through a San Diego Tuna Season back in 2002 and has been si
tcatFeb-11-05 11:48 PM
by Tm Customs
44286
Replies to this topic:
RE: Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines, Batman, Feb 10th 2005, #1
RE: Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines, swimbait, Feb 10th 2005, #2
RE: Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines, Fishslayer, Feb 10th 2005, #3
RE: Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines, Tm Customs, Feb 11th 2005, #4

Bass Boats in Salt Water [View all]
One of my fathers friends has a '94 (not sure of the brand at the moment but I hear it's a nice one?) bass boat I can pick up fairly cheap. My experie
Team StriperFeb-14-06 08:21 PM
by BassSlayer619
23157
Replies to this topic:
RE: Bass Boats in Salt Water, magmaster, Feb 13th 2006, #1
RE: Bass Boats in Salt Water, BassSlayer619, Feb 14th 2006, #2

Need OEM part for Champion bass boat [View all]
I have a 1987 Champion 18.5' bass boat. In the bow of the boat, there is a panel that has trim controls, 12v lighter outlet, and an electrical jack f
Terry GOct-17-08 12:14 AM
by hydrasporter
77024
Replies to this topic:
RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, magmaster, Mar 06th 2008, #1
RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, OldMikey, Mar 06th 2008, #2
      RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, Terry G, Mar 06th 2008, #3
           RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, hydrasporter, Oct 16th 2008, #4
                RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, Terry G, Oct 16th 2008, #5
RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, hydrasporter, Oct 17th 2008, #6
RE: Need OEM part for Champion bass boat, hydrasporter, Oct 17th 2008, #7

anybody get a stinger in the tail of the hud? [View all]
I have tried braid, sevenstrand, with the treble, single hook and just cant get a good combinations. THe bait just doesn't run well with the hook bac
thurmonatorNov-10-05 01:02 PM
by Urban
12759
Replies to this topic:
RE: anybody get a stinger in the tail of the hud?, Urban, Nov 10th 2005, #1

Berkley Brody Swimbaits?? [View all]
Anyone ever use these baits any thoughts? I see them fairly cheap on ebay.
Tm CustomsJan-30-06 05:35 PM
by Tm Customs
43020
Replies to this topic:
RE: Berkley Brody Swimbaits??, E-man, Jan 30th 2006, #1
RE: Berkley Brody Swimbaits??, Tm Customs, Jan 30th 2006, #2
      RE: Berkley Brody Swimbaits??, E-man, Jan 30th 2006, #3
           RE: Berkley Brody Swimbaits??, Tm Customs, Jan 30th 2006, #4

Rago Top Trout Durability issues [View all]
I got a top trout awhile back and where the pins go into the tail it broke like 3rd cast, I was not wacking it or anything dumb just a long smooth cas
Tm CustomsJan-25-06 02:48 PM
by Tm Customs
12098
Replies to this topic:
RE: Rago Top Trout Durability issues, Tm Customs, Jan 25th 2006, #1

Anyone using musky innovations lures [View all]
I have heard talk about the super freak and seducer quite abit latley anyone using them? If so how are they and have you been getting any good fish o
Tm CustomsDec-27-05 08:51 AM
by Sacto John
13351
Replies to this topic:
RE: Anyone using musky innovations lures, Sacto John, Dec 27th 2005, #1
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