Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[whitwolf]

Going to get them wet tomorrow. 

[Cgolf]

Feeding my new tackle addiction, making spinnerbaits. A solid Barlows order to get me through the summer. Since the first couple of spinnerbaits I made worked well, I decided I would go a little more all in;)

 

Other than picking up some of the jig head paint and random small store purchases I hope this is my last order of the year. 
 

Edited to add the 1/4 ounce smallie spinnerbait I already put together. 
 

[gulfcaptain]

Purchased 3 Deps Grand Slitherk frogs. 2 shipped from Japan  and one off ebay. Avg cost per frog.....$37 each.  Gotta love frog fishing.

[Dangerfield]

On 4/20/2022 at 11:18 AM, NorthernBasser said:

I like using the Outcast Tackle Perfect Ned Head wit the Big TRD. It has a little longer shank on it.

 

I've got some Big Bite Baits Shorty Gamakatsu EWG Head and Z-Man Texas eye jigs to test out first.

 

Those outcast jigs look good, do they come weedless?

 

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Browsing the local classified I found this baby for sale ~$25 USD shipped. Probably going to spool it with some 10lb FC Sniper when the bite gets tough.

[NorthernBasser]

9 hours ago, Dangerfield said:

 

Those outcast jigs look good, do they come weedless?

Yessir.

 

[NavyVet1204]

These pics are a mix of my TW order and the Tackle Supply Depot sale and my siebert outdoors order. I also received my 6’6 M Abu Vendetta rod(not pictured). Mostly soft plastics minus the jigs. I can’t wait to try the awesome @Siebert Outdoors jigs!! I got the gridiron package in 3/8 and they look amazing!! The stove top pic was the tackle supply depot order and it has some Karl’s plastics and 10,000 Fishing plastics that I didn’t realize I put there.

[FishTank]

Scheels and part of an Omnia order came in. I don't need most of it but I am excited to finally get the Albino Pearl Magdrafts and the Bait Fuel. I also picked up some Sunline Shooter Finesse Special and some Depps soft plastic but it will be next week before they arrive. 

[JohnFromLisbon]

One last haul, as the kids call it, before the local bass season starts. This should keep the monkey quiet till May 15th. 

 

[MN Fisher]

48 minutes ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

One last haul, as the kids call it, before the local bass season starts.

Nice little variety there, pal.

 

48 minutes ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

This should keep the monkey quiet till May 15th. 

You should know that when he's quiet, he's plotting...not a good thing.

[hokiehunter373]

14 hours ago, FishTank said:

Scheels and part of an Omnia order came in. I don't need most of it but I am excited to finally get the Albino Pearl Magdrafts and the Bait Fuel. I also picked up some Sunline Shooter Finesse Special and some Depps soft plastic but it will be next week before they arrive. 

Been trying to hold off from ordering those magdrafts from Scheels because I don't need to spend the money right now.  Broke off another wicked wacky hook last night and figured I should order more today while they're on sale.  Go to order and now the albino colors are out of stock in the freestyle.  Kicking myself now!

[FishTank]

28 minutes ago, hokiehunter373 said:

Been trying to hold off from ordering those magdrafts from Scheels because I don't need to spend the money right now.  Broke off another wicked wacky hook last night and figured I should order more today while they're on sale.  Go to order and now the albino colors are out of stock in the freestyle.  Kicking myself now!

 

In my original post on the sale I didn't mention the color on purpose.  I was hoping it would give people a chance to order. The last time I saw them on line the Hook Up Tackle had them in stock and they sold out in minutes.  They told me they were bought by bots that they can't control. As soon as the color showed up the orders started coming in.

[hokiehunter373]

2 hours ago, FishTank said:

 

In my original post on the sale I didn't mention the color on purpose.  I was hoping it would give people a chance to order. The last time I saw them on line the Hook Up Tackle had them in stock and they sold out in minutes.  They told me they were bought by bots that they can't control. As soon as the color showed up the orders started coming in.

That's the first and only color I've ever used.  Got the nude rainbow and the perch colors to try instead

[JohnFromLisbon]

11 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Nice little variety there, pal.

 

You should know that when he's quiet, he's plotting...not a good thing.

 

Last I saw him he was heading towards the casting rods section... Now that can't be good.

[DinkDreams]

Ponds are full of grass, so picked up the Magdraft freestyle 6in and some Owner 6/0 1/4oz beast hooks. Also decided to grab a couple more Booyah Willow tandem Colorado, pure white. I’ve been crushing on them and don’t want to not have one during a hot bite. Picked up a couple Rat-L-Traps in red chrome and chrome black back, and why not throw in a 6th Sense Axis Metal 2.0 square bill. (Gotta spend $12 to save $6 in shipping) 

 

The bait monkey has set up real estate in my brain.

[mcnealstash]

3 hours ago, DinkDreams said:

Ponds are full of grass, so picked up the Magdraft freestyle 6in and some Owner 6/0 1/4oz beast hooks. Also decided to grab a couple more Booyah Willow tandem Colorado, pure white. I’ve been crushing on them and don’t want to not have one during a hot bite. Picked up a couple Rat-L-Traps in red chrome and chrome black back, and why not throw in a 6th Sense Axis Metal 2.0 square bill. (Gotta spend $12 to save $6 in shipping) 

 

The bait monkey has set up real estate in my brain.

What setup do you throw the magdraft freestyle on?

[DinkDreams]

12 hours ago, mcnealstash said:

What setup do you throw the magdraft freestyle on?

I was restricted to only buying from bass pro (my family just gives me gift cards anymore, which works for me) and I’m limited to a 4 door car so rod length is a big factor, with that in mind….

 

I got a St Croix Triumph musky rod , 7’6 MH/F that throws 3/4-3oz baits paired up with a Shimano Cardiff 300A spooled with 17lb Sufix Siege (when I respool I’m probably going to switch to Sunline Defier Armillo in 25lb test, same diameter as 16lb mono and a handful of the best fisherman on here swear by it)
 

For the actual plastic I rig it on a 6/0 1/4oz weighted Owner Beast Hook. 
 

Have caught fish on single and treble hooked baits and the Musky rod hasn’t betrayed me yet.

[JWall14]

13 hours ago, mcnealstash said:

What setup do you throw the magdraft freestyle on?

I throw mine on a 7’5 H zodias. Handles it well.

[bigspirit]

3 hours ago, JWall14 said:

I throw mine on a 7’5 H zodias. Handles it well.

Same here. Haven’t had any issues and I use the 8/0 freestyle. 

[hokiehunter373]

I throw mine on a 7’3” mag heavy dobyns fury

[JohnFromLisbon]

I wanted to upgrade my tackle bag, looked into the Plano Guide Series 3700 (the regular one, not the XL) the Plano Z-Series, and this new Simms bag. Ordered this from the nice little fly shop in Germany where I get most of my Simms stuff, and ordered the Guide Series from Amazon. The Plano never arrived, which turned out just fine because this one is the deal. It's made from this really tough material, like the stuff from a dinghy or an inflatable stand up paddle board, but slightly shinier.

 

The (someone else's) boat bag system is complete! This one for my tackle, the backpack for my water bottle, snacks, spare sun gear, etc., and the Rod Mule. Done. 

 

I'll put it to the test Sunday after next.

 

[Aaron_H]

Finally got my second BPS gift card from the FWC TrophyCatch program so placed a small order. Was running low on Zakos, and needed to get a couple more backup chatterbaits after losing the one. Excited to try the RES 2-tap, love the original and I've been having excellent luck with the Booyah one knocker so will be interesting to compare.

 

Then threw in a Strike King tour grade compact spinnerbait. I'm not big on spinnerbaits but it's a technique I need to get better at. I like the compact frame and think it will do very well.

[JohnFromLisbon]

And the last one before the season starts. I found out I didn't have enough 30lb braid to spool up one of the Curado Ks, ordered some. But when I started to browse the online shop I saw they still had these in stock. I haven't fished or even seen Trigger X stuff for sale in years, and I'm pretty sure the DT Flat was discontinued a decade ago. Had to get some spadetail worms (loved these things back when I started fishing soft plastics) and a couple of DTFSS-9s. 

 

 

[FishTank]

The Ebay Monkey got me. I was going to order the P5 Bait Finesse but came across a Evoluzion 30th Anniversary Super Diablo used but in mint condition. It's a work of art. 

 

 

[hokiehunter373]

Scheels order finally came in. Can’t wait to get those magdrafts wet

[DinkDreams]

At this point the bait monkey has established multiple residences in my brain.

 

Was running low on Super Flukes so bought 2 packs. I’ve been having issues with my Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG hooks so I decided to try the Owner Wide Gap Plus hooks and see how they work (anyone else use these? Let me know how they are)

 

Also picked up a R2S bubble popper. I like fishing poppers but a lot of them tend to be a little on the lighter side which can make throwing them on casting gear a bit of a nuisance for me. I got the 88 size and at 5/8 oz I think I’ll have no trouble slinging it.

I finally broke down and got a Spro Little John. I’ve heard nothing but great things so I’ll be interested to try it out.