Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[A-Jay]

6 hours ago, waymont said:

I'm a big fan of the Sub-Walk too. Why do you change out the hooks?

I change out stock hooks (and most split rings) on most every bait I throw.

Rapala baits in particular.  

Most are not as sharp & definitely not as stout at what I replace them with.

I want that.

A-Jay

[Dangerfield]

On 7/7/2019 at 11:03 AM, bigjean663 said:

Enjoy! Used a 3/8 dark sleeper last weekend and had great success on it. I’d throw right behind my father in law who was throwing a wacky rig or his Zoom sand colored lizard. I’d say more than half the time, I’d get the fish that kept playing with his emotions lol

We call this technique poaching and feelings always get triggered lmao

[bigjean663]

Told myself I’d only get a couple. Turned into these 4 and another 2.4 inch one that I didn’t have in my car with me. 

[Scarborough817]

13 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Well, I really wanted a 7" white slammer, but the one I finally found was a 9" so I went for it anyways. The 9" Slammer is WAY bigger than a 7" Slammer.

thank you i was actually looking for some comparison pics, whats the weight difference like?

[boostr]

Ordered some Winn Grip for my rods and reels

a couple of packs of VMC tungsten drop shot weights

6 packs of VMC size 1 weedless Neko hooks (use them for wacky as well)

6 packs of Senkos (I'm a believer now)

15 painted swim jig heads from Siebert so I can throw on my own skirts.

2 Kastking Perigee II rods casting/ and spinning

 

[Bluebasser86]

9 hours ago, Scarborough817 said:

thank you i was actually looking for some comparison pics, whats the weight difference like?

I'm a little uncertain as to exactly which one I have here. It was sold to me as a 9", but the package is marked as "Large" and it certainly looks from my picture like it could easily be 5" bigger than the 7" purple nitro I put next to it. Next to the tape, it's well short of 12" though.

 

As a general guideline:
• "Small" is 7" long and weighs 1.75oz
• "Medium" is 9" long and weighs 3oz 
• "Large" is 12" long and weighs 4.5oz.

 

 

[Jrob78]

43 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I'm a little uncertain as to exactly which one I have here. It was sold to me as a 9", but the package is marked as "Large" and it certainly looks from my picture like it could easily be 5" bigger than the 7" purple nitro I put next to it. Next to the tape, it's well short of 12" though.

 

As a general guideline:
• "Small" is 7" long and weighs 1.75oz
• "Medium" is 9" long and weighs 3oz 
• "Large" is 12" long and weighs 4.5oz.

 

 

Kind of strange, my 7" and 9" are on the nose.

 

[Bluebasser86]

10 minutes ago, Jrob78 said:

Kind of strange, my 7" and 9" are on the nose.

 

I thought so too. I haven't had a 9" Slammer for awhile, but when I did it didn't seem like it was nearly as large around as this one is. I need to find my kitchen scale so I can weigh it and see where it falls in that department. I know that Mike does some special request, not sure if this bait might be one of them. 

[Jrob78]

19 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I thought so too. I haven't had a 9" Slammer for awhile, but when I did it didn't seem like it was nearly as large around as this one is. I need to find my kitchen scale so I can weigh it and see where it falls in that department. I know that Mike does some special request, not sure if this bait might be one of them. 

Yeah maybe so, the difference in diameter of yours does look bigger than in mine. I don't have a large but he actually lists them as 13" on his website. Yours seems like an inbetweener.

[Bluebasser86]

11 minutes ago, Jrob78 said:

Yeah maybe so, the difference in diameter of yours does look bigger than in mine. I don't have a large but he actually lists them as 13" on his website. Yours seems like an inbetweener.

[jbsoonerfan]

24 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 I need to find my "kitchen scale"

That's what I call mine too ?

[Bluebasser86]

3 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

That's what I call mine too ?

I mean, that's what it's made for, but it's very rare I'm weighing any food. It's weighed 10X more baits than it has food items. 

[jbsoonerfan]

1 minute ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I mean, that's what it's made for, but it's very rare I'm weighing any food. It's weighed 10X more baits than it has food items. 

Mine has weighed more broadheads and arrows than anything else.

[Scarborough817]

8 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

well i would hope so if not i'll take it off your hands

[Trappernewt]

Monkey got me good this time....and he was wearing a Bass Resource T-shirt. 

[Jrob78]

Picked up a few wood baits. From top, Old School wake bait, Catching Concepts SC1, PH Customs Lil Hunter, Barron Customs BC-1.

[J Francho]

I like those coffin bills!

[Bluebasser86]

If you like big, fat straight tail worms but don't like the price that everyone ask for them, YUM is here to help!

I love their color selection, and $3 for a 7 pack of 8" fat straight tail worms, can't beat that!

Really excited that they're offering other baits in 30 packs now. Got 2 30 packs of Christie Craws in my TW order today, only $10 a pack too!

I'll have to take pictures of the rest of the order, mostly plastics. My orders aren't usually real exciting with my disdain for crankbaits and everything ?

 

[boostr]

My recent booty...

Took advantage of TW sale on some Senkos, and threw in the Winn Grip accessories. Got a discount on the 3 KK Royale Legend rods, and KK Speed Demon reel from the Amazon Prime Day Sale, and threw in the Rod Gloves and KK Lip Grips. Purchased e few packs of VMC 1 weedless Neko Rig hooks, nail weights and Tungsten drop shot weight from Dicks.

 

 

[JWall14]

16 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

If you like big, fat straight tail worms but don't like the price that everyone ask for them, YUM is here to help!

I love their color selection, and $3 for a 7 pack of 8" fat straight tail worms, can't beat that!

Really excited that they're offering other baits in 30 packs now. Got 2 30 packs of Christie Craws in my TW order today, only $10 a pack too!

I'll have to take pictures of the rest of the order, mostly plastics. My orders aren't usually real exciting with my disdain for crankbaits and everything ?

 

Do you like the Christie craws? I fish rivers and would love to try a new craw imitation.

[Bluebasser86]

2 hours ago, JWall14 said:

Do you like the Christie craws? I fish rivers and would love to try a new craw imitation.

Absolutely, one of my favorite jig trailers and a great flipping/punching bait as well.

 

The bottom of my johnboat is littered with dead Christie craws from my last 2 night fishing excursions ?

[Harold Scoggins]

1 hour ago, Bluebasser86 said:

The bottom of my johnboat is littered with dead Christie craws

I hope they didn't suffer.

[Bluebasser86]

1 hour ago, Harold Scoggins said:

I hope they didn't suffer.

Some died instantly, but others suffered multiple attacks before they succumbed to their injuries. All died bravely in combat though.

[ohboyitsrobby]

New Lew's bb1 I picked up for $120 at a local shop and a new to me Shimano clarus 7'6" crankbait rod I got for $50.  Caught me off guard when. The guy offered the reel for that. They're not exactly known for discounts just having most of what you need.

[Brett's_daddy]

I just picked up these 7 Lucky Craft Staysee 90sp's off eBay for $37 shipped. Yes, they were previously used but only one (the top Nishiki) shows any sign of use with a little hook rash, the others look new. This lot had 3 of the 4 color schemes I was looking for...yeah, there's a couple doubles but still...these are $15.99 each brand new so I still think I got a pretty good deal to help round out my Fall jerkbait arsenal :).