RichF

Midway has a couple 7’8 XH Shimano Intenzas for half off. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021932519?pid=454635

Im in the same boat (pun intended)! I won’t be getting out to try them until March at the earliest. I’ll def report back when I can!

Sure did. Everything looks/feels right!

Ha that’s weird. I didn’t click on that. Just saw sold and shipped by Amazon. It’s supposed to show up tomorrow so we’ll see if it’s legit.

That TW deal of trapper Tackle hooks was hard to pass up. $0.50 for a pack of trebles, $0.25 for a 4-5 pack of worm hooks, and $1.25 for a 25 pack of worm hooks. Hopefully they're not complete garbage...I got 82 packs lol. Took advantage of the buy 2 get 2 deals at Baitwrx too.

Daiwa Coastal SV 7:1 for $160!! I love this reel! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHYKX1X?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

Smart..I knew I shoulda grabbed a couple Bantams when they were $215! I’m kickin myself now!

I saw this in an email from Tackle Direct. Not sure if you’re supposed to assume the increase will affect pretty much everything…

Looks like Shimano will be increasing their prices yet again next month. What a way to ring in the new year!!

I used the Academy terminal box for a season. It’s actually pretty nice for the price ($16.99). I ended up switching to the Plano Edge terminal box. I got mine on sale and before the current price hike. It’s pretty awesome but I don’t think I’d pay $60 for it.

Those are the new Zenons, I believe.

Baitwrx has a few decent bogo deals. Zoom plastics buy 2 get 2 free.

My contribution to the economy… The 2 Fenwicks were part 1 of 4 pure fishing orders. The Psycho sticks were bought in October and the 7’2 H Legend Glass was from Black Friday. And if you’re wondering, yes, I did buy the wife and kid something for Christmas too lol!

Overtons has some decent boat stuff in their clearance section for an extra 50% off (code is SAVE50). A lot of cheap props, seats, hydrofoils, and keel guards.

Yep I got hit with round 3 as well last night! The rods came in (no breaks). Now waiting for a mnt of tackle I don’t need!

Thanks for making me buy more rods I don’t need…from the corporate monster I’m not super fond of haha! A 6’10 ML Elite Bass and 6’6 ultralight Elite finesse to go with the 7’2 Legend Glass I just bought…good grief.

I actually ordered another 7’2 lol

Oh yeah I’m getting another one even at $120. Got the 7’2. My guess is the 7’5 might be a little tip heavy because they both have the same length handle. I won’t lie, the reel seat might throw some folks. It’s small. Real small. Just so happens it works great for me since I have small hands.

The look, feel, and finish of it is way nicer than I was expecting! Might be getting another!

My first Vision! Pretty exciting! And yes, the Met is really smooth! I like it a lot but I think I might like the Bantam more. Such a great feeling platform, these reels.

Didn't get to do a ton of fishing this year so my purchases reflected that. Got a St. Croix Legend Tournament, Legend Glass, and few other odds and ends not pictured as well. I just got the Bantam from Japan Lure Shop. Such a sweet little reel. hopefully I get a chance to use it in a couple weeks.

Fishermens Source has these 2 Okuma Psycho Sticks for almost 60% off. I was slightly intrigued when these came out in 2021 but wasn't going to pay almost $300 for an Okuma. At $110 shipped...why not! https://fishermenssource.com/collections/sale/products/okuma-psy-c-721h-psycho-stick-casting-rod-46-ton-carbon-7ft2 https://fishermenssource.com/collections/sale/products/okuma-psy-c-751h-psycho-stick-casting-rod-46-ton-carbon-7ft5

The Adirondacks are incredible. Congrats on a great day!

Yep. That date was changed this year. You're also right about the second part when it comes to the river. Champlain doesn't have that rule though.

I have a couple Under Armour ones with the Iso Chill fabric. The old one I have from about 6-7 years ago is awesome. The fabric always feels very cool. I bought 2 hooded ones a couple years ago and they aren't as good. The fabric definitely doesn't get as cool as the old one.