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Fished Barrett yesterday for the first time in 5 or 6 years. Physical issues kept me away.

Made the trip out there yesterday with my brother. He lives nearby with kids and work its difficult to get together to just hang out. Plan was to go spend the day and take what we could get. Got a later ...

Most of the hype, conversation, and advertising for quality fly rods revolves and the mid through high cost range but there are a still some pretty good rods for less than $200 from established fly gear companies that sell through brick and mortar dealer networks. Unfortunately prices have risen ...

I have a Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv. I like its size and features, but wished it had the ability to upload/download waypoints and maps. You can create your own maps, but it sure would be nice to have a map of place ahead of time instead of making one real time. It has a “share user data” feature but ...

I’m having really good luck with my Lowrance 5 inch. My buddies all have 7 and 9 inch but I think too much screen gets in the way, at least for me. It is pretty close to my face so no readability issues. I bought a 1 year old upgraded Chart Chip off EBay with better bottom topography for $50. Works ...

Looks like in general, I should just keep the sample size one, as it does do the basics well. Thanks for the help and saving me money.


Sure! You may stick to your trusty one dimensional unit, similar to the Humminbirds and Lowrance units I've been using for decades of successful fishing. Those ...

Thanks for the nice write up. You pretty much nailed what I was thinking about with the fishfinder. I'm happy that you use the 7" unit. That was my biggest concern was getting some large screen and then impacting my movement in the kayak. I'll probably match your setup. Next I have to design my ...

Hi Dave, I'll fumble around with that and see what I can do. First I am going to try with what pictures I can find. Here is the setup for the full outrigger. When I use the small outriggers the motor mount is very similar but none of the parallel to the kayak rigging you see. ] I have never been as ...

Had an awesome morning ultralight fishing this morning at Otay. Caught over 30 chunky bluegills. I was jigging 3i nch Yamamoto shad shaped worms and a small 2inch sinking jerkbait. What a great time!
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Let me know, maybe we can meet up!

I finally pulled the trigger on a new float tube from Netherlands called Float Plus. Bladderless, dropstiched floor and seat, undermount motor ready, and they are installing the fold up wheels for me at no additional charge.

Of course I'll still have to glue on my fish finder mounting brackets ...

Hey all!
I have been working on this upgrade for a while now and here is the SDFish unveiling of the Robotube 3.0. Please let me know if you have any questions about the setup or suggestions. Cheers!

Looks awesome Chris.

Just curious, did you see what the cost was parts and labor? I know sometimes insurance jobs can be different than a normal pay job but just wondering as I need some carpet and don’t have the time to attempt myself.


Hey Camo, sorry for the late post. The materials (mostly carpet but some paint ...

Thanks.. I'm not really looking to sell.. Just thought some of these old lures might be interesting... Probably see if my Grandson wants them...
Butch

I have been using plastics for most of my many decades of fishing freshwater lakes and rivers. Bought lures did well for the first 50 years and then by accident I found a way to use the bodies and tails of all the crap I've stored to make new shapes and actions using a candle to melt the ends and a ...

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Goofing around with some very pricey molds and injectors. Practicing making laminates, using (mostly) remelted plastic left overs. Gonna quit 'til the new non-bleed colorants show up. No point in making a really sweet lure if the colors are just gonna blend together.
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Dobyns Sierra Flippin stick (This Rod SOLD)
Heavy 766
$90(SOLD)

Still available:
Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rod 6'8"
Rod: Heavy 684- Worms, Jigs, Spinnerbaits & Frogs
Fast Taper
Line Weight: 10-20lb
Lure Weigh: 1/4-1oz
Guides: 9+ Tip
Handle: Sierra Cast A
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Sold

If I needed a BFS reel right now I’d jump on this! GLWTS!