Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Kreagerc]

6 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

I would say the only problem your friend has is when the wife figures out what the delivery guy is up to!  ?  I take the wife to the tackle store with me and she is the one to grab the shopping basket, I don't grab one for a reason!  haha  When that happens we both know bad things are going to happen.?

My wife, uh I mean "my friend's wife" usually catches on quick. Which is why I have  a cycle of so called "jedi mind tricks" that I will rotate through. For example, I learned LONNNNNNG ago to never lead with how much was spent, but how much was saved. 

 

"honey, you wont believe it. I just got an Abu Garcia premier for 50% off"...... She usually takes that better than "I spent $150 on another fishing reel." Heck, one time I was even met with "you'd be stupid if you didn't buy that."

[gim]

Discontinued Storm Subwart in Gold Shad.  A very rare find for only 14 bucks

[optimator]

Ordered some jigs from @Siebert Outdoors last night. 

[FishinBuck07]

2 hours ago, Kreagerc said:

My wife, uh I mean "my friend's wife" usually catches on quick. Which is why I have  a cycle of so called "jedi mind tricks" that I will rotate through. For example, I learned LONNNNNNG ago to never lead with how much was spent, but how much was saved. 

 

"honey, you wont believe it. I just got an Abu Garcia premier for 50% off"...... She usually takes that better than "I spent $150 on another fishing reel." Heck, one time I was even met with "you'd be stupid if you didn't buy that."

Glad I don't have to deal with what your friend does!?

[FishTank]

On 1/25/2021 at 6:19 PM, Mbirdsley said:

First ever mega bass jerk bait.  Bought specifically for ultra clear northern Michigan lakes with extensive populations of perch IE crystal, big platte, and where ever else I venture too 

 

Just wait>  It only takes one and all of a sudden you're handing your money over like it ain't yours. 

 

On a side note, some of the lakes you spoke of, if memory serves me right, are pretty clear.  If that's the case, pick up a matte colored one.  The lack of reflection seems to cause more bites.

 

 

[Jason.Domingo]

Megabass Hyper Cork Knobs. Was in the market for new knobs since my cat chewed the hell out of the stock ones.

[BrianMDTX]

Giving some XZone lures a shot. 
 

True Center Stick - 5" (8 Pack) 12133 - Watermelon w/Blk

True Center Stick - 5" (8 Pack)
12404 - Carolina Pumpkin Black Flake

Adrenaline Craw - 4.25" (6 Pack) 28315 - Summer Craw

X-Tube - 3.75 Inch (8 Pack)

41851 - Killer Perch

 

[TonynswAR]

So far 2 Pflueger Presidents, 2 St Croix Triumph rods, a 6.6 an a 7, ML’s, and components for lure building.  Never owned any tackle for smallies.

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, TonynswAR said:

So far 2 Pflueger Presidents, 2 St Croix Triumph rods, a 6.6 an a 7, ML’s, and components for lure building.  Never owned any tackle for smallies.

This is just my observation. I do not believe the Bait Monkey influences the purchase of rods and reels. If you are like me, you may purchase new rods and reels frequently, but I rarely buy 2, 3 or more rods or reels similar (or exactly) like the ones I currently have like I will with Senkos, Zoom Tricks or any other baits. 

 

Based on this, I believe there must be such a thing as a Rig Monkey. Has to be! 

[TonynswAR]

11 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

This is just my observation. I do not believe the Bait Monkey influences the purchase of rods and reels. If you are like me, you may purchase new rods and reels frequently, but I rarely buy 2, 3 or more rods or reels similar (or exactly) like the ones I currently have like I will with Senkos, Zoom Tricks or any other baits. 

 

Based on this, I believe there must be such a thing as a Rig Monkey. Has to be! 

Brian, my bad on that. After chasing green fish for more than 40 yrs, dont buy many lures now days, bought tons for years. I did turn components into some of these. Hope that qualifies.

 

[Buffdaddy54]

I’m pretty sure the Bait Monkey and the Rig Monkey ? both use Jedi mind tricks! Last week I was sitting in my house minding my own business when out of nowhere this voice keeps repeating “spinner bait, chatter bait, spinner bait, chatter bait.” Next thing I know, I’m online at BassPro ordering 2 willow blade spinner baits, 2 Colorado blade spinner baits, and a chatter bait. Bait monkey must have spoken to Rig monkey because yesterday, I drove out to BassPro (20 min) and purchased a 6’10 MH Fast Veritas Rod. Had to promise my wife that I would not spend anymore house acct money on fishing equipment for a year. Legally am I bound by that promise if I had my fingers crossed??

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, TonynswAR said:

Brian, my bad on that. After chasing green fish for more than 40 yrs, dont buy many lures now days, bought tons for years. I did turn components into some of these. Hope that qualifies.

 

That looks good!

[HaydenS]

Went to Cabelas to spend some Christmas gift cards...

Also got a rod.

[gim]

3 hours ago, HaydenS said:

Went to Cabelas to spend some Christmas gift cards

Looks like I’m not the only one who is finding items in stores again.

[HaydenS]

18 hours ago, gimruis said:

Looks like I’m not the only one who is finding items in stores again.

Nope, I went two months ago, and couldn't find anything I needed.  There wasn't an empty shelf in the terminal tackle section, first time in months.

[PotatoLake]

I caught a lot of quality fish on that Swammer in the 309 color on a gill colored swim jig. It was my favorite new lure of 2020.

 

paired it with this guy.

 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Divine_Swim_Jig/descpage-6SDSJ.html

[Michigander]

24 minutes ago, PotatoLake said:

I caught a lot of quality fish on that Swammer in the 309 color on a gill colored swim jig. It was my favorite new lure of 2020.

 

paired it with this guy.

 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/6th_Sense_Divine_Swim_Jig/descpage-6SDSJ.html

Funny, I bought them for bluegill swim jig trailers! 

[Teal]

Yeah so this just happened 

[galyonj]

Did...you just buy a $200 jerkbait?

[Teal]

15 minutes ago, galyonj said:

Did...you just buy a $200 jerkbait?

No. Lol.  I bought the new MegaBass Levante Jerkbait special rod since they are finally in stock.  I dont feel like waiting another month or 2 and an extra 100 bucks for the Orochi XX version.  

 

I'm pretty excited to try out these new levante.  Ben from the Hook up, raves about them. Its gonna be both a top water and jerkbait rod for me... if I like it I may get a second one or even get the Orochi Version when they are available.  

[galyonj]

16 minutes ago, Teal said:

No. Lol.  I bought the new MegaBass Levante Jerkbait special rod since they are finally in stock.  I dont feel like waiting another month or 2 and an extra 100 bucks for the Orochi XX version.  

 

I'm pretty excited to try out these new levante.  Ben from the Hook up, raves about them. Its gonna be both a top water and jerkbait rod for me... if I like it I may get a second one or even get the Orochi Version when they are available.  

 

Oh! That makes way more sense - and I clearly have not had enough coffee yet.

[Teal]

1 minute ago, galyonj said:

 

Oh! That makes way more sense - and I clearly have not had enough coffee yet.

Come on man, I'm already half way through the first pot of Black rifle coffee.

 

Really been upping my rod game for the past 2 months, with a custom Judge Rod, from Mike, a Loomis Conquest jig rod and this rod... I've mentioned before that I'm getting ready to start tournament fishing again this year.

 

 

[galyonj]

I don't know how much coffee is enough. All I know is that I haven't had it yet. Hopefully in the next little bit I'll be useful for more than keeping this seat warm.

 

I'm living vicariously through you all right now in terms of fishing gear. The mistress is overdue for some TLC, so I'm waiting on wheel hubs, knock sensors, and brake consumables.

[Mbirdsley]

On 1/29/2021 at 5:06 PM, FishTank said:

 

Just wait>  It only takes one and all of a sudden you're handing your money over like it ain't yours. 

 

On a side note, some of the lakes you spoke of, if memory serves me right, are pretty clear.  If that's the case, pick up a matte colored one.  The lack of reflection seems to cause more bites.

 

 

Oh yes the lakes are clear enough to see 15-20 feet down in some spots. What is matte color?  I’ve herd it referenced before.  Just not glossy or a more dull colored crank. 

[gim]

9 minutes ago, Mbirdsley said:

What is matte color?

Its more of a dulled color scheme.  It will be labeled as such too.  For example, I believe megabass makes a vision 110 in matte perch pattern, as opposed to just perch.