Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[schplurg]

Update: I got an email from the guy who lost the rods. It's been almost 4 weeks I'd say. So I'm going to lose the reel haha.

 

Now I have to buy a new one to go with the new rod..

 

I'm happy to return the rods - there were two - but it just figues it would be the day after I spend $100 on a new rod  It deserves a little bit better reel anyways.

 

He sounds really excited to get them back so that's good. I had put up a sign at the creek plus I had a special temporary video on my Youtube channel about the found rods. Someone sent him a photo of my sign.

 

I'm actually pretty happy about it. They aren't high dollar, one had a Walmart crank bait on it, so they may be his only ones. Very happy, I don't wanna keep someones only gear.

[NavyVet1204]

2 hours ago, schplurg said:

Update: I got an email from the guy who lost the rods. It's been almost 4 weeks I'd say. So I'm going to lose the reel haha.

 

Now I have to buy a new one to go with the new rod..

 

I'm happy to return the rods - there were two - but it just figues it would be the day after I spend $100 on a new rod  It deserves a little bit better reel anyways.

 

He sounds really excited to get them back so that's good. I had put up a sign at the creek plus I had a special temporary video on my Youtube channel about the found rods. Someone sent him a photo of my sign.

 

I'm actually pretty happy about it. They aren't high dollar, one had a Walmart crank bait on it, so they may be his only ones. Very happy, I don't wanna keep someones only gear.

That’s a healthy deposit in the karma bank right there my friend. You did good.

[Eric 26]

23 minutes ago, NavyVet1204 said:

That’s a healthy deposit in the karma bank right there my friend. You did good.

I’ll second that??  Most of my equipment is by no means high end but I’d be upset if I didn’t have them. You sir are a Good Man.

[schplurg]

Thanks guys. Even the bait monkey is leaving me alone to figure this one out. I only have one baitcaster as of now and my friend gave me that one. 

 

Black Max isn't bad for me really. I could spend a little more. I'll search through the "Best reel for $100" (or less) now that I'm done doing the same thing for the rod. Pretty funny.

 

Okay who's the next bait monkey victim/poster going to be? I know I'll be back with my new reel soon enough.

[NavyVet1204]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

Thanks guys. Even the bait monkey is leaving me alone to figure this one out. I only have one baitcaster as of now and my friend gave me that one. 

 

Black Max isn't bad for me really. I could spend a little more. I'll search through the "Best reel for $100" (or less) now that I'm done doing the same thing for the rod. Pretty funny.

 

Okay who's the next bait monkey victim/poster going to be? I know I'll be back with my new reel soon enough.

I picked up a lews xfinity xs30 today with a lews laser 6’ ML rod and three packs of YUM dingers in GP chartreuse, smoke shad, black blue flake with some 10lb Power Pro braid.

[hokiehunter373]

On 6/18/2021 at 4:33 PM, hokiehunter373 said:

Good grief the bait monkey sure did get me today:

 

Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill

Strike King Rage Menace in black blue flake and green pumpkin

Megabass Pop Max in White Python

Spro Bronzeye Frog in Midnight Walker

Rebel Pop-R in Silver Black Back

KVD Shallow Squarebill in Orange Belly Craw

Strike King Pro Crank 4s in Sexy Shad

Berkley 10" Power Worms in Green Pumpkin and Blue Fleck

 

Happy Father's Day to myself and everyone else treating themselves this weekend lol

 

Oooooh yeaaaaah

 

 

And already got my PB on the green pumpkin power worm ?

 

[galyonj]

52 minutes ago, hokiehunter373 said:

And already got my PB on the green pumpkin power worm ?

 

 

That's what's up right there.

[king fisher]

2 hours ago, hokiehunter373 said:

Oooooh yeaaaaah

 

 

And already got my PB on the green pumpkin power worm ?

 

I don't know if that PopR is proud, or offended being placed in a picture right next to a PopMax.  You must like both beer and Champaign. 

[NavyVet1204]

On 6/20/2021 at 7:54 PM, Jmurphy87 said:

Some more stuff from a run to get toilet paper and formula for the baby lol. Having my favorite tackle store right down from the store is a bad thing lol. I need a bigger tub for my soft plastics, I have most of my whole collection in there.

I just received an order of some of those Grande Bass Rattlers myself from TW a week ago and I’ve been aching to try them! Great haul.

[hokiehunter373]

12 minutes ago, king fisher said:

I don't know if that PopR is proud, or offended being placed in a picture right next to a PopMax.  You must like both beer and Champaign. 

Haven't fished a popper in a longggg time.  Figured I'd give them both their fair shake.

 

Oh and I do like both beer and champaign as well as everything in between lol

[Biglittle8]

Picked up this Cashion rod, CRT series 7' MH fast. Haven't used it yet. HandMade in USA. Originally went to pick up another Dobyns but ended up with this. Warranty is great on these!

[FishinBuck07]

1 hour ago, Biglittle8 said:

Picked up this Cashion rod, CRT series 7' MH fast. Haven't used it yet. HandMade in USA. Originally went to pick up another Dobyns but ended up with this. Warranty is great on these!

Don't have any of the CRTs but have an elite and 4 icons and they are all great rods.  Cashion makes awesome rods, and from what I hear their customer service is great also!

[schplurg]

23 hours ago, schplurg said:

Thanks guys. Even the bait monkey is leaving me alone to figure this one out. I only have one baitcaster as of now and my friend gave me that one. 

 

Black Max isn't bad for me really. I could spend a little more. I'll search through the "Best reel for $100" (or less) now that I'm done doing the same thing for the rod. Pretty funny.

 

Okay who's the next bait monkey victim/poster going to be? I know I'll be back with my new reel soon enough.

 

 

I bought a Daiwa Fuego CT for the rod. I thought about spending more and going to the next level, but no. Can't right now. Maybe if I'd spent less on the rod. Was $82 on ebay. This will be my most expensive combo so far (about $200). And all because I found some rods LOL.

 

Dude's coming by today to pick up his lost rods. If he offers me money I won't take it. Tell him to pay it forward to someone else. Or maybe pick up some trash at that spot  

[schplurg]

I don't want to derail this thread, but the guy who owned the lost rods was VERY happy. He just picked them up.

 

His young son had a seizure that day next to the creek. A helicopter came and flew him out. He had to leave the rods. Dude, I am so happy that he got them back, and so was he. His son is "touch and go" right now, I don't know more than that I didn't ask. He lost them over a month ago too.

 

Tried to give me $20, I said please don't be insulted but I can't take it. Pay if forward maybe, pick up trash. Really nice guy. Exactly the kind of guy you want to get his stuff back to.

 

He says he picks up trash a lot. Volunteers for stuff. We're gonna get together sometime, he told me a good spot to try fishing too.

 

He was so grateful, it's his son's gear, I think he's 11, and they can't buy a lot of stuff. Totally made my day. This is the story I was afraid of when I found the rods - that someone had to leave them, and they would belong to some kid. That's why I tried to return them.

 

Wow! Was like something from a movie. Crazy story. It felt really really good to get him these rods. Hopefully his son is okay. They are supposed to fish a small striper tourney, father and son event.

 

Just thought I'd let you guys know. 

[NavyVet1204]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

I don't want to derail this thread, but the guy who owned the lost rods was VERY happy. He just picked them up.

 

His young son had a seizure that day next to the creek. A helicopter came and flew him out. He had to leave the rods. Dude, I am so happy that he got them back, and so was he. His son is "touch and go" right now, I don't know more than that I didn't ask. He lost them over a month ago too.

 

Tried to give me $20, I said please don't be insulted but I can't take it. Pay if forward maybe, pick up trash. Really nice guy. Exactly the kind of guy you want to get his stuff back to.

 

He says he picks up trash a lot. Volunteers for stuff. We're gonna get together sometime, he told me a good spot to try fishing too.

 

He was so grateful, it's his son's gear, I think he's 11, and they can't buy a lot of stuff. Totally made my day. This is the story I was afraid of when I found the rods - that someone had to leave them, and they would belong to some kid. That's why I tried to return them.

 

Wow! Was like something from a movie. Crazy story. It felt really really good to get him these rods. Hopefully his son is okay. They are supposed to fish a small striper tourney, father and son event.

 

Just thought I'd let you guys know. 

And that feeling of a blessing is worth more than any trophy fish on any body of water anywhere in the world. You sir made sure that kid would be able to enjoy his next outing with his dad. God bless you, the dad and the kid. 

[hokiehunter373]

11 hours ago, schplurg said:

I don't want to derail this thread, but the guy who owned the lost rods was VERY happy. He just picked them up.

 

His young son had a seizure that day next to the creek. A helicopter came and flew him out. He had to leave the rods. Dude, I am so happy that he got them back, and so was he. His son is "touch and go" right now, I don't know more than that I didn't ask. He lost them over a month ago too.

 

Tried to give me $20, I said please don't be insulted but I can't take it. Pay if forward maybe, pick up trash. Really nice guy. Exactly the kind of guy you want to get his stuff back to.

 

He says he picks up trash a lot. Volunteers for stuff. We're gonna get together sometime, he told me a good spot to try fishing too.

 

He was so grateful, it's his son's gear, I think he's 11, and they can't buy a lot of stuff. Totally made my day. This is the story I was afraid of when I found the rods - that someone had to leave them, and they would belong to some kid. That's why I tried to return them.

 

Wow! Was like something from a movie. Crazy story. It felt really really good to get him these rods. Hopefully his son is okay. They are supposed to fish a small striper tourney, father and son event.

 

Just thought I'd let you guys know. 

Chills reading that.  Nice work, man.  I can't imagine how appreciative he was.

[A-Jay]

Decided to step up my Mexican Lipless Game a little . . . . .

Fish Hard

A-Jay

[schplurg]

3 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Decided to step up my Mexican Lipless Game a little . . . . .

Fish Hard

A-Jay

 

 

Wow you even got left AND right handed versions on some of them!  Never caught on a lipless (yet) but man I love casting them!

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, schplurg said:

 

 

Wow you even got left AND right handed versions on some of them!  Never caught on a lipless (yet) but man I love casting them!

Ya Thanks

Some of those left handed baits are hard to find don't chaknow.

Btw, perhaps try leaving the hooks on them next time out.

?

A-Jay

[TnRiver46]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

 

 

 Never caught on a lipless (yet) but man I love casting them!

As kids, all we cared about was casting really far off the dock. So we tied heavy rattle traps on spinning gear and slung them as hard as possible. Several times the line snapped on the forward portion of the cast with the sound of a rifle report and the lure went directly into orbit. NASA satellites are most likely still marking them on sonar to this day 

[schplurg]

4 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Ya Thanks

Some of those left handed baits are hard to find don't chaknow.

Btw, perhaps try leaving the hooks on them next time out.

?

A-Jay

 

Doh! Naw they just get snagged that way.  

 

Actually I've lost every one I've thrown but one, and that one was the only one not thrown from shore. I think "shore" is the issue (and me).

[MarkG52]

Finally traded all my BPS gift cards for a new Tatula reel, so that meant I've gotta have a new rod. Had my eye on this Megabass Levante at a local tackle store, so....

[Jmurphy87]

The monkey ? beat me over the head today, I don’t know if I should be happy or sad lol.

[FishTank]

Made a couple extra bucks so treated the Bait Monkey to some new bling.....  A Steez CT SV TW.  I was able to get it from Japan cheaper than a US Metanium.  Arrived in 3 days.  Waiting on a Megabass p5 Bait Finesse to be in stock to pair with it.

 

[roadwarrior]