California Fisherman

PalomarKnots · 08-16-09, 10:59 PM

okay, went to the local fishing warehouse, guess what. my Luck "E" Strike perfect worm rig

is not available in California anymore. apparently it was banned cause of the particular lead content it has in it. So i called shenanigans on that. Went to the Bass Pro and Cabelas website and its not available to be shipped to California. So i'm thinking im screwed as far as getting one now. So my question to you guys is. is there anything similar to it... that you know of i have been using this for a while and dont know of any alternative.

any info will help =)

bingham · 08-16-09, 11:05 PM

gamakatsu makes the exact same thing

nofearengineer · 08-16-09, 11:07 PM

Wow...maybe next time I go to California, I will take about 20lb of lead sinkers and sell them on the black market LOL.

PalomarKnots · 08-16-09, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingham

gamakatsu makes the exact same thing

do you know the name of it... im unable to find it...

08-16-09, 11:33 PM

nofear I will help with gas and we will bring 100lbs of lead

WTL · 08-17-09, 12:12 AM

I know a man who can get things. He will only markup %50. My fee is %20 in addition to that. Let us know.

1/4 stick · 08-17-09, 11:07 PM

And they say you can't turn lead into gold.

bingham · 08-18-09, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalomarKnots

do you know the name of it... im unable to find it...

ill have to go look first, i cant find them on the internet but i buy them at academy

JB · 08-18-09, 06:17 AM

ah , the blueprint for the "stein"

cassidyta · 08-18-09, 07:52 AM

Owner makes a few that are similar. And I know they are sold here in Cali.

http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/prod...ultraheads.htm

3dkicker · 08-18-09, 12:57 PM

Looks like Cramer and Newman have launched a new plot to make some $$$$. Just need to find a government vehicle and you two are all set!!

Pmar - I'm sure that there are plenty of small tackleshops online that carry that hook and will be willing to send them to you. Almost every bait I see now has a sticker stating the bait has been banned in CA even if it doesn't have any lead in it.

nofearengineer · 08-18-09, 01:05 PM

I'm just going to go right ahead and get it out in the open. I hate California. This thread just brought my latent disgust for their idiotic nonsense out of me, I guess. I loved visiting my Dad there when he was alive, but I don't think I could ever live there. The confiscatory tax rates, big brother watching your every move (while simultaneously advertising an almost arrogant "we're the smartest, most open-minded people in the country" attitude), and having to get the United Nations to supervise every time you want to mow your lawn or dig a hole. I thought about moving out there and becoming a college professor, but the idea of being surrounded by, and fighting with a bunch of leftist whackos day in and day out...I'd snap eventually. I think I'd rather be famous for breaking Perry's record than blowing up my university.

PalomarKnots · 09-03-09, 11:59 AM

okay, for all of you California fisherman that are having the same problem as me. I HAVE FOUND IT!!. my replacement to this, and believe it or not I actually like it more.

after trying different style and brands this is the only one that actually did not meet my expectations, but exceeded it.
Tru-Tungsten Iaconelli Ikey Head Weed Wacker

cassidyta · 09-03-09, 12:43 PM

Thanks Palomar.

08-16-09, 10:59 PM	#1
PalomarKnots BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	California Fisherman okay, went to the local fishing warehouse, guess what. my Luck "E" Strike perfect worm rig is not available in California anymore. apparently it was banned cause of the particular lead content it has in it. So i called shenanigans on that. Went to the Bass Pro and Cabelas website and its not available to be shipped to California. So i'm thinking im screwed as far as getting one now. So my question to you guys is. is there anything similar to it... that you know of i have been using this for a while and dont know of any alternative. any info will help =)

08-16-09, 11:05 PM	#2
bingham BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cottondale, AL Posts: 323	gamakatsu makes the exact same thing __________________ EAT, SLEEP, FISH

08-16-09, 11:07 PM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Wow...maybe next time I go to California, I will take about 20lb of lead sinkers and sell them on the black market LOL. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

08-17-09, 12:12 AM	#6
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I know a man who can get things. He will only markup %50. My fee is %20 in addition to that. Let us know. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

08-17-09, 11:07 PM	#7
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	And they say you can't turn lead into gold. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

08-16-09, 11:33 PM	#5
DonaldBreland Guest Posts: n/a	nofear I will help with gas and we will bring 100lbs of lead

08-18-09, 06:17 AM	#9
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	ah , the blueprint for the "stein"

08-18-09, 07:52 AM	#10
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Owner makes a few that are similar. And I know they are sold here in Cali. http://www.ownerhooks.com/pages/prod...ultraheads.htm __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

08-18-09, 12:57 PM	#11
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Looks like Cramer and Newman have launched a new plot to make some $$$$. Just need to find a government vehicle and you two are all set!! Pmar - I'm sure that there are plenty of small tackleshops online that carry that hook and will be willing to send them to you. Almost every bait I see now has a sticker stating the bait has been banned in CA even if it doesn't have any lead in it. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

08-18-09, 01:05 PM	#12
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I'm just going to go right ahead and get it out in the open. I hate California. This thread just brought my latent disgust for their idiotic nonsense out of me, I guess. I loved visiting my Dad there when he was alive, but I don't think I could ever live there. The confiscatory tax rates, big brother watching your every move (while simultaneously advertising an almost arrogant "we're the smartest, most open-minded people in the country" attitude), and having to get the United Nations to supervise every time you want to mow your lawn or dig a hole. I thought about moving out there and becoming a college professor, but the idea of being surrounded by, and fighting with a bunch of leftist whackos day in and day out...I'd snap eventually. I think I'd rather be famous for breaking Perry's record than blowing up my university. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

09-03-09, 11:59 AM	#13
PalomarKnots BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	okay, for all of you California fisherman that are having the same problem as me. I HAVE FOUND IT!!. my replacement to this, and believe it or not I actually like it more. after trying different style and brands this is the only one that actually did not meet my expectations, but exceeded it. Tru-Tungsten Iaconelli Ikey Head Weed Wacker

09-03-09, 12:43 PM	#14
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Thanks Palomar. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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