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Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing, Hunting, and Everything Outdoors in Yuma and Across Arizona
  • Fishing | Tackle Making

    I’ve never made a Club-O that color but…

    ByBob La Londe February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

    I had one spot I really wanted to fish and all day my partner kept saying we’ll fish that later. At the end of the day when I realized we were never going to fish my spot I got pissed off and put on the one bait in my bag I figured didn’t have a…

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  • Fishing

    If You Only Get One Bite…

    ByBob La Londe February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

    I hit a stretch of canal I don’t fish much anymore.  It gets to much pressure ever since the increase in fishing activity during the COVID lockdowns.  Even on a Thursday afternoon I saw several fresh, made today, sets of footprints.  Every spot I stopped to fish had been fished by at least 2 or…

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  • Fishing

    The Canal Bank Might be Picking Up (just a little)

    ByBob La Londe February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

    I got out a few days ago, and stuck a small keeper largemouth on a Club-O in the first spot.  I took a while.  We hit a couple other spots, and then I had the urge to hit a spot I have not fished in a couple years.  It’s sees a lot of traffic and…

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  • Boats & Boating | Bob's Other Projects

    … And Why I Didn’t Go Fishing The Next Day

    ByBob La Londe January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

    Yesterday was my birthday, and my wife gave me a cheap little import drone for my Birthday. More on Drones later. I had a nice leisurely breakfast, and probably one to many cups of coffee. Then I maneuvered trailers around in the yard to make more room for my son’s BAJA SAE race team to…

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  • Bob's Other Projects

    What I Did Yesterday Instead of Fishing

    ByBob La Londe January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

    The cast aluminum (or maybe zamak) handle on the Y-axis gib lock busted and fell off on the South Bend SB1028F mill a while ago. I can get by without it most of the time, and if had to I could grab the head of the screw with a pair of water pump pliers or…

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  • Tow Vehicles

    Buried My 4×4 To The Axles/Frame

    ByBob La Londe January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

    This was quite a number of years ago fishing at Coogler’s Hole.  If you know where Coogler’s Hole is, “Shhhh…  keep it to yourself.”  If you don’t well, you gotta be invited.  It don’t look like much on the map or even on aerial photography. I grew up in the desert, so getting stuck was…

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  • Tackle Making

    Cutting The P50 Cylinder Jig

    ByBob La Londe January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

    Cutting The P50 Cylinder Jig Regular resale version. 2C each – 3/4, 1, 1-1/2 oz Laid out to fit a wide range of 90 degree jig hooks. Fits tubes from our 3/4 x 6 in SNS Tube Molds. VIDEO: https://rumble.com/v74sy0g-cutting-the-p50-cylinder-jig.html  

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  • Fishing

    Canal Bank Adventures (January 19th 2026)

    ByBob La Londe January 20, 2026

    I have been jonesing to fish lately. I haven’t really had the time. Between business and personal my obligations are overwhelming. Yesterday with to much of the afternoon shot from other obligations to get much of anything done in the shop I headed out for the canal bank. Of course, I turned down a road…

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  • General Information

    Its Only Been 13 Years…

    ByBob La Londe January 18, 2026

    It’s only been 13 years since the very last Yuma Pro Am event, and I am already unloading the tables and chairs from my “event” trailer.  Some of you who might complain that those tables and chairs have been in there all this time are wrong.  Only most of them have been in there all…

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  • Boats & Boating

    New Boat Seats (UPDATED)

    ByBob La Londe January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

    I was thinking get rid of the continuous back rest, and put in two single seats.  If I need to seat a third passenger in the middle I can always put my throw cushion there as a back rest. Then again maybe not. They are a bit smaller than they looked on the website.  Maybe…

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  • Bob's Other Projects | Tow Vehicles

    Vevor Hydraulic Tire Bead Breaker

    ByBob La Londe January 13, 2026

    I bought this for a difficult job. Some old hard offroad tires. Eventually it did “help” with it, but it certainly wasn’t a magic answer. The feet on it do not line up. This makes it impossible to push in between the rim and the bead. I pulled the two fixed feet off and milled…

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  • Tackle Making

    Clear Coat / Finish for Hard Baits

    ByBob La Londe January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

    Clear Coat / Finish for Hard Baits If started a semi serious range of experiments for that final clear coat for hard baits.  That first line of defense against rocks, teeth, and branches.  There is an open discussion starting on the topic over on Tackle Maker if you would like to follow along or contribute….

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  • Hunting & Shooting

    Got a Good Deal on a Holster Today

    ByBob La Londe January 8, 2026

    I bought a holster today. I got a good deal on the holster. The only thing wrong with it is it came with a free revolver.  Yeah, it’s as bad as it looks.

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  • General Information

    Cibola Fire

    ByBob La Londe January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

    FMI:  https://www.facebook.com/FOCNWR Friends of Cibola NWR January4at10:01AM· “Good morning Everyone This is a friendly notification that a fire broke out last night on the Island Unit Levee road across from Walter’s Camp. Personnel are currently on scene fighting the fire and are informing folks that the Island Unit levee Road South of the Island Unit…

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  • Tow Vehicles

    “BEST” Duramax Mechanic… Maybe not in Yuma.

    ByBob La Londe January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

    Originally Posted August 2024  (Update Below) “BEST” Duramax Mechanic… Maybe not in Yuma. I asked for the best Duramax Mechanic here in Yuma on NextDoor, Facebook, and a couple other social media sites. Basically, no answer. Of course I researched local shops and read reviews. Something I often hear is “everybody makes mistakes,” or “You…

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  • Fishing | General Information

    Two Goose Eggs

    ByBob La Londe January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

    … and that’s why I haven’t posted any fishing related material in a little while.  Holidays, a bug before Christmas, lots of work to do, etc etc… Probably the biggest thing I’ve accomplished in the last few days was brute forcing some old hard as a rock dry rotted tires off the rims on my…

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  • General Information | Tackle Making

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    ByBob La Londe December 24, 2025December 26, 2025

    The first part of last week and that weekend I had a pretty nasty bug.  I was only good for a half day of work at best.  By Monday I started letting customers know anything that hadn’t already shipped just wasn’t going to get shipped until after Christmas.  Maybe after New Years, but by Tuesday…

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  • Boats & Boating

    Buying a (New to You) Used Boat

    ByBob La Londe December 13, 2025

    It can be quite daunting to buy a used boat, and out of the price range of many to buy a new boat.  You can spend a lifetime saving up to pay cash for a hundred-thousand-dollar glitter rocket, indenture your grandchildren when you take out a loan that’s as much of a long-term commitment as…

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  • Tackle Making

    Tru1.5 Curly Tail Grub Mold 22 Cavity – Swims to over 2 inches

    ByBob La Londe December 11, 2025

    This is probably the number one size and style if you just have to feel a pull on your string.   1.5″ (1-1/2 inches) as molded, swims to over 2 inches traveling through the water. One mold will produce 22 baits in one shot. If you sell baits at 10 to the bag that’s two bags at…

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  • Boats & Boating | Fishing | General Information

    Fisher’s Landing Boat Ramp Extensions – FINALLY!

    ByBob La Londe December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

    From:  Arizona Outdoors Desert Southwest – Arizona Game & Fish Department The construction of the Fisher’s Landing boat ramp extension is finally here! 🎉 Construction is scheduled to begin on Jan. 5, 2026 and will be completed by the end of the month. Both the north and south ramps at Fisher’s Landing will be closed…

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  • Fishing

    Another Story From The Past – Winning Bag in 3 Spots FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

    ByBob La Londe December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

    I used to take a lot of people out fishing.  I don’t recall the guy’s name, but we headed up river one Wednesday afternoon for some fun fishing.  I put him on a few fish including a controversial “4” pound smallie.  He’s a big guy and everybody who saw the picture said it was smaller….

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  • General Information | Tackle Making

    SANS Fishing Report – THREE (3) VIDEOS

    ByBob La Londe December 2, 2025

    For those who don’t know “sans,” means without. I’ve been working on all kinds of things, and I spent a week in Maui last month before Thanksgiving.  Didn’t do any fishing, but I did visit a couple tackle shops and give away some CNC Molds N Stuff Company swag.  Hats, stickers, etc.  While I was…

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  • Tackle Making

    New Nail Weight Mold

    ByBob La Londe November 14, 2025November 15, 2025

    INTRODUCTORY PRICING ENDS SOON Purchase: DISCOUNTED INTRODUCTORY PRICING https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/lead-casting-molds/sinkers/nail-weight-12-cavity-1/8-1/16-oz-apx WATCH FULL TEST VIDEO ON RUMBLE – Test, Fail, Success https://rumble.com/v71odl8-test-fail-success-nail-weight-mold-brand-new.html This nail weight molds is 12 cavities 6 apx 1/8oz 6 apx 1/16oz Want to adjust the weight for that exact fit.  Snip it to length. HOW TO USE THIS MOLD – Its works best…

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  • Boats & Boating

    2003 90HP Johnson For Sale $1200 obo

    ByBob La Londe November 12, 2025

    “Ran When Parked”  Yeah, we have all heard that before.  I bought it on a boat from a friend.  It had been sitting about five years unused.  I did shoot some starting fluid in the intake and it fired right up, but the carbs definitely need to be cleaned.   I only ran it for a couple…

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  • Fishing

    River Report (Sorta) 10/26/2025

    ByBob La Londe October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

    Made it out yesterday for a few hours before dark. Maybe 2:30 int he afternoon to about 6:00 or so. The section of river we fished isn’t one a lot of you guys fish, but this may help. At the ramp we chatted with one guy coming in. He said he had been out all…

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  • Bob's Other Projects | Tackle Making

    New “CNC Molds N Stuff” Logo Hats 2025 – Just In Time For Christmas

    ByBob La Londe October 27, 2025

    This is the 5th company I’ve checked out and the 4th one I actually tried. I think this 4 color embroidered logo is the best one I have received. Get It Now: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UH2UMJ95HNC9E

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  • Hunting & Shooting

    H&R 649 DA SA Revolver 22LR 22 WMR – Shooting Intro

    ByBob La Londe October 20, 2025

    To see more about this revolver or other firearms leave a comment on the video on my Rumble Channel. H&R 649 DA SA Revolver 22LR 22 WMR – Shooting Intro

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  • Tow Vehicles

    1942 GPW “Willys?” Jeep – Posted 10/3/25 – Updates (10/6/2025)

    ByBob La Londe October 8, 2025

    (10/3/2025) I am not as attached to this thing as some people seem to think I should be. Even though I have a sorta/kinda story about it.  We owned a country grocery and general store, and we worked year around. Only days we closed the store were Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. New Years…

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  • Tackle Making

    Back On eBay(tm) – Penny Auction Rejects Too

    ByBob La Londe September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

    As some of you may be aware I quit listing anything on eBay for a while.  I primarily sell fishing tackle molds at retail price to end users.  eBay was playing all kinds of games trying to force me to accept offers, force me to use their payment processing and get direct access to my…

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  • General Information

    Different Kind of SCAM – Online Sales

    ByBob La Londe September 18, 2025

    I’ve been selling off “stuff” lately if you read my post Just Stuff – Busy These Days.  One of the things I was selling was an older Ford Ranger Pickup.  Had one interested party was going to come and bring cash, bur then they messaged me they wanted me to pay $40 for some vehicle…

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  • General Information

    Just Stuff – Busy These Days

    ByBob La Londe September 18, 2025

    I’ve been putting extra stuff up for sale on line.  Bauer SDS MAX rotary hammer from my dad’s stuff sold for a fair price.  Lots of people wanted it, “screw you cheap,” but a local handyman was happy to get it for the price I was asking.  I have a heavier Milwaukee spline drive, and…

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  • Hunting & Shooting

    .223 Double Barrel Shotgun (It will make sense in a minute) PICTURE ADDED

    ByBob La Londe September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

    I’ve got a bit of a soft spot for H&R. I’ve wanted a full size Handi Rifle in 223 for a while. I know, it’s probably not going to be as accurate as the home built AR with the remington bull target barrel, but I wanted one and I admit the soft spot may be…

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  • Tow Vehicles

    She’s Back – 2024 F250 AC Fail (recall)

    ByBob La Londe September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

    Well, after almost two weeks the princess is back.  It was a warranty repair of course, but I had a few truck things to do the last couple weeks with no truck.  Not the least of which was going fishing.  Fortunately, a buddy had pity on me and invited me out Saturday (see more).  The…

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  • Fishing

    Saturday Afternoon on the River (9/13/2025)

    ByBob La Londe September 14, 2025

    I really should have worked, but with my truck in the shop when a buddy texted to go fishing I said, “YES!!!!!!!” He picked me up late in the afternoon and we headed out.  I played with the 3 inch Club-O on the Kahle Bead Jig for a while and managed to stick one dink,…

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  • Fishing | Tackle Making

    1/16 Oz Kahle Bead Jig

    ByBob La Londe September 13, 2025

    I made this mold (not these exact ones) a long time ago, but I never really used the jigs, but I think I might have an application.  Wacky rigging really light baits, low salt baits, or salt free versions.  I make the mold in three sizes.  1/16oz, 1/18 oz, and 1/4 oz if I recall. …

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  • Tackle Making

    3 Inch & 4 Inch Club-Os Multiple Molds Making Baits

    ByBob La Londe September 12, 2025

    3 Inch & 4 Inch Club-Os Multiple Molds Making Baits #cncmoldsnstuff

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  • Fishing | Tow Vehicles

    Not Satisfying That Itch

    ByBob La Londe September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

    As some of you might know I don’t take one of my boats out that often anymore.  I just have to much work to do, taking care of customers, family, and yes, still my dad’s estate.  Often I satisfy that itch by tossing a couple rods in the back of the truck, grabbing a tackle…

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  • Fishing

    When You Just Have A few Minutes To Fish

    ByBob La Londe September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

    https://rumble.com/v6yjw5i-when-you-just-have-a-few-minutes-to-fish.html?mref=1sqt4y&mc=42lue When You Just Have A Few Minutes To Fish Just stopping off at a road side ditch to do a little fishing and trying to record a video with a cell phone. LOL. Using the infamous 4 inch Club-O. If you wish you had that bait buy the mold and make as many as…

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  • Fishing | Hunting & Shooting

    I Might Not Go Dove Hunting This Year

    ByBob La Londe August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

    After the recent storms I decided to run out to check on the buildings on some of our properties out in the east part of the county. Along the way I drove through several areas scouting for dove for the upcoming season opener. Mid day and early afternoon I saw NONE. Zero. Zip. Nada. Most…

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  • Bob's Other Projects | Tackle Making

    TIG welding arcs that look through my helmet like the arc shots on YouTube videos – Tackle Making – REALLY!

    ByBob La Londe August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

    I’ve always struggled as a welder, but eventually I get it most times. One thing I do when it has to work the first time is cut some stock piece the same size and make a few practices welds before welding the work piece. I did this a lot learning to MIG weld aluminum. It…

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  • Fishing | Tackle Making

    Quick Update

    ByBob La Londe August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

    I managed to get out a few days ago on a weekday afternoon and I missed every strike I got but one. It was on a Kicker Buzz Frog. Greg G who was gracious enough to invite me out did okay. I think he caught at least half a dozen including a couple around three…

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  • Fishing

    Short Trips Still Catch Fish and Make Memories – Go When You Can

    ByBob La Londe August 14, 2025

    I need to remind myself of Rule #1 from time to time. Go when you can. I’ve been busy setting up a stock prep area behind the shop to make more room for machines inside the shop, but I’ve still managed to get out twice int he last couple weeks. Hydraulic trim fell half way…

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  • Bob's Other Projects | General Information

    Everything Wrong with the Insta360 X5

    ByBob La Londe August 2, 2025

    There will be plenty of people come along hoping for that big sponsor money trying to tell you how wonderful it is and everything it will do. They are welcome to see how much sell out money they can get, but I’m not into that. I paid full price for my X5 from Amazon. No…

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  • Tackle Making

    This One is Mine

    ByBob La Londe July 30, 2025

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  • Tow Vehicles

    Collar Button, Carolina Cant, Etc

    ByBob La Londe July 25, 2025July 26, 2025

    I thought I’d written up my opinion here before of where the Carolina Cant (Tennessee Tilt) came from on trucks.  That stupid exaggerated low rear end on pickup trucks.  The opposite of the way a truck should look when it is running empty.  I think ti came directly from off road racing trucks.  Baja runners…

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  • Tow Vehicles

    Wheel Hop, Tires, Sand, Towing, Etc – The (no longer quite new) F250 FX4

    ByBob La Londe July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

    Part 1 – Wheel Hop Okay, that’s a new one on me. I’ve had a couple 4x4s, and driven a couple more. Never really experienced it before. I found an old thread on one of the Ford Truck Forums that dated all the way back to 2007 saying they just do that. I put a…

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  • General Information

    A Little Flipping Action – Testing a New Prototype Bait

    ByBob La Londe July 9, 2025

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  • Fishing

    License Calendar Year VS One Year Period

    ByBob La Londe July 2, 2025

    When Arizona went from a calendar license to a year period license one of the AzGFD guys complained about the lost revenue because people wouldn’t all be buying their license at the end/first of the year every year.  I figured more people would buy a license if they got the same amount of use out…

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  • Another Boat Project That Will Probably Never Be Finished | Boats & Boating

    Another Boat Project That Will Probably Never Be Finished (Update 6/29/2025)

    ByBob La Londe June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

    New Update 6/29/2025 It’s not looking good.  I put up a hundred bucks as a deposit, but there keeps being one thing after another holding up the title.  As I told the seller, he’s sure going to an awful lot of work to just hustle me out of a hundred bucks. Negative:  He still shows…

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  • Bob's Other Projects

    Viwat 12 x 20 Metal Carport – PART #1 (video)

    ByBob La Londe June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

    This is a place to park my tractor out of the sun, and do maintenance on a hot summer day.  Might also get some work done on Whisker Seeker under there since shop spaces is at a premium these days. Part #1 – Is really just an unboxing with a few clips deleted at the…

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