NorthernBasser

You guys ever have it where, you see something that looks nice and you're like "man, I'd love to have that". But then the more practical side of your brain says "yeah, it'd be nice, but you don't need it". But then you think to yourself "yeah, but you only live once, I work hard, I deserve to spoil myself from time to time". But then you think "eh, I just spend x amount of dollars on fishing stuff this past month, I really shouldn't". Then you think "true, this is money I shouldn't be spending right now, but I'll just sell a rod or 2 that I don't use much anymore to cover it". But then the smart part of the brain says "oh BS, you know dang well you ain't selling those rods...this will just add to all the rods that you really don't NEED". So you finally listen to the practical side of your brain and decide that you don't need it. It'll be money well-spent on something else...something you NEED. But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!" Well that just happened to me over the past few days. I saw a custom drop on a few ALX rods. Talked to them to get more info on it. And I finally pulled the trigger today. If it fishes as well as it looks I should be a happy camper. I have a few other ALX rods that I really enjoy, so I'm sure I'll be happy with the purchase.

Well it's the time of year us northerners get to live vicariously through all of you lucky son of a guns! Love seeing all the pics, keep 'em coming!

Awesome. Can't wait to use it. It seems like it'll be quite versatile.

They have 4-5 different perch patterns. I'm guessing that's the GP Pro Perch? Here's mine for reference. In front of and behind light source. Does it look any darker when you take it out of the package?

Dang, that's tough. Keep your head up, bud. Any time you feel like venting etc, we're all here. This is one big family.

I do. Besides fishing them on jig heads/underspins, I use them often on swim jigs. And I fish swim jigs a lot. I already have a bunch of Keitech's, but I'm always looking to try other stuff. I've yet to try Grand Bass swimbaits. With their sale, I may have gone a little overboard. Hopefully I like them. Lol. The Eco Pro Swing Shad is a great alternate to the Keitech, and much cheaper, especially when they're on sale. Surprised they aren't talked about more. And the Booty Shaker is just a great, unique bait. The plastic is super soft, yet quite durable.

I really like that bone color. You don't see that often in soft plastics.

Thank you, to you as well! And we wanna see all pics/purchases here! Whether it's one bait or 100, they're all created equal.

My PF orders, a small TW order and Grande Bass swimbaits/Air Tail Rattlers. Oh, and a few rods from two JDM companies I never tried before. Major Craft Benkei and Legit Design Stand Out. Can't use them yet but both rods feel and look great. Wasn't sure what reel I was gonna get for the Benkei, then remembered I had a Lew's LFS that was rodless...and bonus, it just so happens to match up nicely with the gold accents. Some of these Berkley baits I absolutely didn't need. A few I haven't fished before but figured I'd give them a shot at that price.

And he was like ho hum, it came off. That's a sign of a guy who's used to catching giants. And I hear ya on the 5 pounders. A 5 pounder is a big fish anywhere in the country. Obviously here in WI they're more rare than down south, but I catch a handful every year. Maybe if I ever get FFS I'll get even more. Mt largest bass is 6 lb. I can't even imagine hauling a double-digit beast into the boat. Some of those 13+ pounders look like friggin'mutants!

That was something. That happened to me once...except mine ended up being a huge log. ?‍♂️

That's a score. I wish my Walmart had sales.

Look at those bellies...good stuff! Did you get a weight on them? I love the D-Walker. Makes a great swim jig trailer as well.

What were your PBs? Any pics? What'd you catch them on? That's awesome!

That has definitely crossed my mind...many times.

This is usually me. Then if I find a pattern I may only use 3 rods are so most of the day. But I love catching bass on all different techniques. I'm usually on the water for 10-12 hours, so there's plenty of time to try different things, especially if something stops working. I'll also have multiple rods set up with same style baits. Meaning a lot of times I'll have 2 swim jigs ready to go. One on 16 lb fluoro and one on straight braid.

I've always heard this but never tried it. How long do you recommend?

I got mine over a week ago.

They came in a tray and then in a bag. After further inspection, there's definitely more that aren't bent than are bent. Here are a few that are bent.

I'm moving to Texas.

I'm same way. I think most of my friends are this way as well. Just how I was brought up.

A lot of people hate it when a warden bothers them. I wish I saw them more than I do. So many poachers out there going unpunished.

In WI we don't have to physically have our fishing license on us, as long as we have our drivers license on us.

I doubt many fisherman use Kast King fluoro. May be a way to get people to try it out/get people talking.

Savage Gear Pulse Tail Dirty White Chatterbait is also a good option.