Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Msl819]

6 hours ago, galyonj said:

Birthday loot's starting to trickle in.

 

 

These look dope. I can't wait to lose them.

That’s how I feel every time I buy a crank-bait. Just a matter of time!

[FishTank]

The JDM Exchange Rate Monkey delivered today. 

 

I can't believe how small this thing is. It's about the same size as the BFS version.  

 

 

This has to be one the most over the top and maybe overpriced baits I have bought.  US price is $30. I paid about $15.  No big deal if it catches some fish but no way I'm paying $30 for one.

 

[Bandersnatch]

On 10/16/2023 at 2:10 PM, Aaron_H said:

Academy has some fishing clearance that started today.

 

Stealth Blade Jackhammers, Thunder Crickets (including the tungsten ones), and 3/8oz CrossEyez chatterbaits for 9 bucks each.

 

Gold label Seaguar for 9 bucks, ~6 bucks for those Savage Gear 5" swimbaits (not the 4" ones though sadly).

Where did you get the $9 gold label, what test is it?

[evilcatfish]

Decided to give the + size floating jerkbait thing more of a try this Fall/Winter. Already had a few on hand, but the bait monkey told me I needed more for good measure 🤣

[Aaron_H]

On 11/3/2023 at 7:29 PM, Bandersnatch said:

Where did you get the $9 gold label, what test is it?

 

Sorry, was out of town for work. I bought all of that at my local Academy, all of the gold label was on clearance for 9.97 I believe. The spool I picked up is 20lb since that's what I generally use for inshore leaders.

[JN94]

On 7/6/2023 at 8:54 PM, Greeneye8181 said:

Can’t wait to try this out

How do you like this reel?? Been looking into them recently

[roadwarrior]

We have a section dedicated to rods, reels and line...

[Eric 26]

I hope I’m not double downing on this thread but I couldn’t resist the JDM market at these prices, just a tick under $115.00 dollars to my door from Japan Lure Shop.

[AlabamaSpothunter]

5 minutes ago, Eric 26 said:

I hope I’m not double downing on this thread but I couldn’t resist the JDM market at these prices, just a tick under $115.00 dollars to my door from Japan Lure Shop.

Nice, our grandkids will be talking about the great JDM deal days in 50 years 🤣

 

Japan said it's Black Friday sales all year long.   This time last year I was saying the same thing, JDM pricing was better than the best Black Friday USDM deals.  

[Eric 26]

@AlabamaSpothunter I couldn’t agree more and if I was bit more serious about my fishing I would have jumped all over the Daiwa zillion tw that you and others have praised. 

[LrgmouthShad]

Zillion is a good reel, don’t get me wrong, but there is no way I would pay the normal price for it. For the discounted price that I got it for a while back due to JDM/USD exchange, I agree it is a good reel.

[Greeneye8181]

On 11/10/2023 at 11:35 PM, JNorman said:

How do you like this reel?? Been looking into them recently

For weightless plastics it’s the best reel I’ve ever used 

[NorcalBassin]

Couldn't pass up a 30%+ sale on kicknockers and I've been wanting to see if the fish around here will hit dice.

 

[KP Duty]

On 11/12/2023 at 9:29 PM, NorcalBassin said:

Couldn't pass up a 30%+ sale on kicknockers and I've been wanting to see if the fish around here will hit dice.

 

I think you need a big pair of hairy dice yourself to throw such a thing 🤡

[FishTank]

Got one box of fun stuff in. I am looking forward to trying the R18. I read a review that it is similar to Tatsu but far less expensive.  I'll find out next year. 

 

[KP Duty]

16 hours ago, FishTank said:

Got one box of fun stuff in. I am looking forward to trying the R18. I read a review that it is similar to Tatsu but far less expensive.  I'll find out next year. 

 

I will be adding a couple of Evokes to my next order. I read several reviews saying the bill is fragile, but it was the 1.2 model. 

[FishTank]

4 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

I will be adding a couple of Evokes to my next order. I read several reviews saying the bill is fragile, but it was the 1.2 model. 

I haven't tried the 1.2 but the 2.0 and 1.8's I have get banged around cover all the time.  Black Back Shad is a good color to start with. 

[Zcoker]

Dick's Sporting Goods has a sale on 6th Sense Trace swimbaits, buy 3 get 3 free. 

 

 

[MN Fisher]

27 minutes ago, Zcoker said:

Dick's Sporting Goods has a sale on 6th Sense Trace swimbaits, buy 3 get 3 free.

(Looks at the price - hears his wallet scream for mercy)

[MN Fisher]

And this arrived today from Amazon.jp - from the specs, it's basically a re-vamped CA-80 (aluminum frame, Magforce brakes (no - not the Z))..got it on special for $60

[Aaron_H]

Picked up a Curado K 201 HG at Academy for $142 today. No idea what I'll use it for, but for that price I figured it was worth trying.

[Eric 26]

@MN Fisher Is this only available on Amazon JP? I would really love to find one of these as I really enjoy my CA80.

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[swhit140]

Picked up a pair of Powell Max rods, got $60.00 off each rod. I couldn't say no. 

 

[FishTank]

On 11/12/2023 at 10:29 PM, NorcalBassin said:

Couldn't pass up a 30%+ sale on kicknockers and I've been wanting to see if the fish around here will hit dice.

 

I have been wanting to try those dice but they can get pricey.  Below has been my alternative from Geecrack.  I cut the big ones into thirds after they are torn, the medium sized ones in half and fish them on a wacky hook. They catch fish believe it or not.

 

 

[MN Fisher]

17 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I would really love to find one of these as I really enjoy my CA80.

Ya - I have a CA80 XS on my pitching rig...good reel.

 

Shipped from Amazon JP, but found on Amazon US site.

https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-Bait-Right-Handle-Model/dp/B07MJZXQK1?th=1

 

And - another day, another delivery. Between the sale price, a gift card and points, I paid $80 for this new.