Super User MN Fisher Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Carolina Rig said: Some more... At the rate you're going, you're going to spend more on tackle than I'll spend on my canoe, mods, and trailer. 1 Quote
Carolina Rig Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: At the rate you're going, you're going to spend more on tackle than I'll spend on my canoe, mods, and trailer. I’d been saving up for another project that isn’t going to happen now that I’m moving to Texas for work so I’ve “reappropriated” those funds! Revo 4 SX HS’s. One more on the way. Ordered some rods to match them, but they’re being built at a rate of 2/mo over the next 6 months so no photos of those. First delivery on 1/18, the day before the first tournament after coming back! I also picked up 2 spinning reels and 2 St. Croix Avid rods in 6’8” Medium/XF. 3 Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Bought a couple of Arashi cranks: flat side, silent square bill and deep in Blue back Herring and some Berkley split ring pliers. The cranks were cheap as chips in the Bargain Cave at my local Cabela's. Looking at adding a Fury 703sf for finesse tactics, inline spinners and 2 treble jerkbaits. Debating whether I should use my Shimano Sedona or feed the bait monkey and pair it with a new Daiwa LT reel. Quote
KayakFish107 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 35 minutes ago, Carolina Rig said: Some more... 31 minutes ago, Carolina Rig said: I usually am; but, my excitement to start fishing again coincided with a pretty good sale at Cabela’s. Also, I found out Tackle Warehouse had a discount for veterans and I took advantage of it! Holy smokes! Now I know where most of the stock of the online Cabelas stuff on sale went! Was going to pick some up because I don’t have much of a budget, looks like I was too late haha. 1 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 Here are some items I received or purchased with gift money over the holiday season. K-mart is closing in my area. 20% off all fishing tackle. Got a nice little haul. 5 Quote
Super User Gundog Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: Can't wait to hear the report on the snake. 2 Quote
Jelvas Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Gundog said: Can't wait to hear the report on the snake. I know i promised you one when i received mine... unfortunately due to a small health issue i only started fishing mine way to late in the season to expect a solid bass topwater bite. So far i have used them in 5 or 6 outings, i would say i´ve allready have some solid 15 hours off fishing on them. First impressions? The swimming action is great, better on the 12" one than in the 8" wich was something to be expected. Casting them is not as great as someone would expect from such cylindrical shape, they don´t helicopter but assume a weird "U" shape most off the time especially if there´s wind... not to bad but also not great! They have 2 line ties, 1 in the bill and other in the head, if you tie your line in the one on the bill they are exclusively a wake bait, tying on the head will get them to dive a little bit. Hardware is pretty decent, at first i was a bit concerned that the hooks would get caught in the body all the time since the bodys are so thin but so far that´s not been the case. One thing that i love on them is the fact that they are very light for they´re sizes with the 8" weighting only 1oz and the 12" 2oz. That way you don´t need specific big bait rods to fish them and can get way with most MH rods for the 8" and H rods for the 12". Well... this is all very fascinating but the main question is... and what about actually catching fish? As i said i started fishing them to late in the year to have any realistic chances to catch a bass on them, so, so far pike as been the targeted species. So far i´ve got 3 small pikes on them: And ad a few more strikes that did´nt conected. So, what´s the veridict so far? Cool baits! I still need (way) more hours on the water with them before i can recomend them to anyone. And i´m really excited to see what they can do when the bass topwater season arrives (also curious to see how wels catfish are going to react to them). For example see how they compare to other wakebaits in the same price range. Until then i´ll keep trowing them for the thooty creatures... 5 1 Quote
Flatrock Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 8:20 PM, Gundog said: OK you win. I can't afford $18 grand in plastic worms. Actually the price tag on this after taxes all the fees tacked on is closer to $21,660.00 ( I saw what the guy paid for it) I assure you I didn't pay near that much so you can relax about spending 18 grand in worms ? You guys realize you wouldn't have to spend so much on all that tackle if you didn't lose so much of it ? 1 Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Placed order last night with my left over Christmas money. I desperately needed a finesse spinning rod, pulled the trigger on a Dobyns Fury 703sf to match my 2500 Sedona. Hopefully it balances nicely, I'm going to experiment with Sufix NanoBraid on this rig. I picked up a 600 yards of 10lb YZH for my reaction bait rod. After doing some searching and seeing a post on old tackle that still works a day ago, I picked up a couple Bladed Beetle Spins, some Roboworm zipper grubs and 1/4oz Owner round head Jigs. I'll post pics when everything arrives. 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 33 minutes ago, Carolina Rig said: The way the bait monkey is working on you I can't believe he has time to go after anyone else. 2 1 Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, Log Catcher said: The way the bait monkey is working on you I can't believe he has time to go after anyone else. The Bait Monkey is like Santa, hes everywhere and always watching. Quote
punch Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Carolina Rig said: That's some top shelf metal right there. 2 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Carolina Rig said: I am shocked someone would own that many bass lures. Allen Quote
Derek1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 11:17 AM, Carolina Rig said: I didn't realize this was a thread until right now. I haven't fished bass seriously in about 15 years so I have had to buy all new stuff over the last few weeks. I'm about to start posting some photos of my purchases over the last week... Wow, no reason to start of slow jump right in brother. I like your style. Quote
Derek1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 ^^^ @carolina rig. That was the first pic I saw, I’m f’n speechless about the rest. That must have been some project you were planning for. Quote
Carolina Rig Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, Derek1 said: ^^^ @carolina rig. That was the first pic I saw, I’m f’n speechless about the rest. That must have been some project you were planning for. Custom rifle build. 3 Quote
ike8120 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I am jealous, nice selection. Let us know which one is the bass killer ? Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Carolina Rig said: Custom rifle build. Anyone got reviews on the VMC Swimbait jig? I'm not crazy about the line tie, wish it was closer to the nose. C-Rig, save some tackle for the rest of us 1 Quote
Super User Gundog Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Carolina Rig said: Quality and quantity. I think you're gonna love the Terminator spinner baits. I'm hooked on them. 2 Quote
Carolina Rig Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gundog said: Quality and quantity. I think you're gonna love the Terminator spinner baits. I'm hooked on them. I’m just glad they’re still making them. I used to use them 15 years ago and loved them back then, so I’m sure they’re even better now. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Ordered a new vise today. My old vise couldn't be adjusted so I think I'll be in high cotton when I use this one. 3 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 13, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, Harold Scoggins said: Ordered a new vise today. My old vise couldn't be adjusted so I think I'll be in high cotton when I use this one. This is a purchase I desperately need to make but keep putting off and getting by with my entry level Cabela's vise. I don't know what I'd do if I had a nice one. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: This is a purchase I desperately need to make but keep putting off and getting by with my entry level Cabela's vise. I don't know what I'd do if I had a nice one. I'm not certain, but I think I got my old vise from Cabela's, it's been 20+ years. My son came by last night and picked up the old one. There was nothing wrong with it, I just got tired of having to position my body to the vise, you couldn't adjust the height or angle of the claw. The new one comes with a bobbin arm that can be removed and I've figured out that I can use it to secure blades on chatterbaits using a string and small clip that should make tying those baits easier. You should treat yourself @Bluebasser86 and get an adjustable vise, it appears you tie enough jigs to justify dropping the coin on one. Quote
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