Randy Walker

Randy Walker and Optima Batteries continue partnership for 2020.

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 “I’m extremely thankful and excited to continue my partnership with Optima Batteries for the 2020 season. It’s amazing to have the support from such a well known brand in the battery market. I’ve been very fortunate to have partnered with Optima since 2011 and I can truly say that having the Blue Tops be the power source in my Skeeter 20i is a blessing.”

I chose the Optima Blue Top D31m battery for my marine application because they offer long lasting power on the water, fast charge times, are more shock resistant and with their maintenance free design, they allow me to focus on fishing without worrying about my power source.  The characteristics of the Optima battery simply allows me to stay on the water longer and focus on getting the job done while not having to worry about my battery performance. My boat is just one of the many tools that I use and my 4 Optima batteries are the lifeline that keeps it all going. With all the power I need to run electronics, live wells, lights and to start my 250hp motor, a failure on the water is just not an option. With Optima batteries I never have to worry about it… Optima is performance at its best! 

The Optima product is one of the worlds’ top-quality battery makers. These batteries are built to withstand the toughest of conditions and that’s why Randy chooses the Optima Blue Top marine batteries for his applications.

Check out the marine and all products that Optima has to offer…  www.optimabatteries.com

I will also be utilizing Optima’s Digital 1200 12V Performance Battery Charger and Maintainer, which enhances the performance of OPTIMA and other high-performance AGM batteries in addition to flooded batteries. They also recover deeply discharged batteries and extend the life of all lead-acid batteries. “I’m excited for the opportunity to pair up the Digital 1200 with my Blue Tops as well as other applications.”

Click link to learn more about the Optima Digital Chargers https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/battery-charger 

 

 

If you’re looking for pure power, look no further. OPTIMA® batteries deliver the long-lasting, unsurpassed performance that today’s auto professionals and enthusiasts demand. Our unique SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY® and PUREFLOW TECHNOLOGY™ give OPTIMA batteries over 15 times more vibration resistance and increased cycle life compared to traditional batteries. And every OPTIMA battery is NON-SPILLABLE and maintenance-free for absolute peace of mind.

So, no matter how extreme the conditions, OPTIMA batteries deliver the ultimate in power, performance and reliability. We manufacture our own batteries in a dedicated facility, where we meet our demanding OPTIMA Batteries standards and have completely revolutionized how batteries are designed and built.

BLUETOP® batteries

The BLUETOP is a high-performance AGM battery with exceptional running time and more recharges than you’d get out of a traditional battery. On top of providing outstanding vibration resistance, the BLUETOP’s efficient power delivery and faster recharge time mean you’ll spend less time worrying about your battery. This means more time for fun. Again and again. This flexible boat battery and RV battery is ideal for those who need a sure-starting, strong-cranking, maintenance-free power source.

Key Benefits

  • Both dual-purpose and starting applications available
  • Up to 3x more recharges than other marine batteries
  • More than 15 times the vibration resistance
  • Spill-proof
  • Mountable in virtually any position
  • Maintenance-free
  • Optimal starting power (dual purpose and starting applications available)
  • Works well as a boat battery or RV battery

Learn more about the Optima Blue Top series here:

https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/bluetop-dual-purpose-deep-cycle-and-starting

Tackle for imitating bait fish

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Two great ways to imitate baitfish are a drop shot and underspin. I rely on my Daiichi hooks rigged with several different plastics while dropshotting and putting fish in the boat when it’s a tough bite. I prefer the 1/0 hook because it’s the perfect size for me and catches spotted bass and smallmouth on lakes like Berryessa and catches big largemouth on the Cal Delta and Clear Lake. Very sharp and strong hooks, which I also use for my wacky senko and worm fishing. I tie my own fiber weed guard using jig brush guard strand and they work excellent in keeping me out of unwanted snags on both dropshot and bottom fishing. While others are getting hung up in trees, bushes or event rock, I’m able to work my bait through those potential snags, meaning I’m fishing more and getting more bites, while others are breaking off and retying due to snags.

http://www.ttiblakemore.com/product/d26z-daiichi-drop-shot-n-nose-hook-black-nickel/

For more active fish my go to bait is the Casey’s Classic Runner underspin in both 3/8 and 1/4 weighted heads. Premium materials and flat out catches fish. They offer a bunch of fish catching colors. I’ve been using these in place of spinnerbaits and they have been productive all year around.

Dropshotting and the CCR Underspin put these fish in the boat!

http://www.ttiblakemore.com/product-category/road-runner/caseys-classic-runner-heads/

Check out TTI-Blakemore for many well known brands like Daiichi, Road Runner, Standout Hooks, Team Catfish, Tru-Turn, X-Point hooks, Mr Crappie and Real Magic.

http://www.ttiblakemore.com/