Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Bluebasser86]

5 hours ago, Bunnielab said:

Every Time I have gotten them with #4's I look at them and think they are too small, but they work so well.  

I just got some #4 and #6 hooks to pour some Midwest Finesse heads. They're tiny, but I'm interested to see how they work. 

[fishwizzard]

13 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I just got some #4 and #6 hooks to pour some Midwest Finesse heads. They're tiny, but I'm interested to see how they work. 

#4 is as small as I have ever bought.  I can't decide between #4 or #2 as my prefered size.  

[Cgolf]

Finally took a picture of the Avid X I got from the factory. The only issue I can see with the Avid is a sloppy glue job at the tip, it measures the proper 6'6". So it wasn't a broken tip rod, they have bins for that. The mojo blank looks scuffed like it was maybe a demo rod. Also included a pic of the tag, if you are ever in the area you should check it out. They had some elites as well, but even at half off they were out of my price range.

 

Fishing with the Avid was really nice, I could distinctly tell when I was hitting a weed or a fish. It was way more sensitive then my Cabela's prodigy rods. 

[Cgolf]

Here is the B stock rod tag, had to do a separate post due to pic size. They also have a decently stocked shop too, especially compared to other shops in the Northwoods. 

[boostr]

Test

 

I just posted this pic from Photobucket... So what's the issue.

 

[fishballer06]

11 minutes ago, boostr said:

Test

 

I just posted this pic from Photobucket... So what the issue.

 

Maybe they got enough complaining to stop with their new "policy". I know I sent them a nasty (but courteous) message about it and I got a generic computer generated response from them. I have since switch to Imgur for my image hosting. 

[boostr]

1 minute ago, fishballer06 said:

 

Maybe they got enough complaining to stop with their new "policy". I know I sent them a nasty (but courteous) message about it and I got a generic computer generated response from them. I have since switch to Imgur for my image hosting. 

Strange, Iv'e been with Photobucket for 4 years, and I never got a notice about their new policy. I do have an account, but not one I pay for.

[fishballer06]

1 minute ago, boostr said:

Strange, Iv'e been with Photobucket for 4 years, and I never got a notice about their new policy. I do have an account, but not one I pay for.

 

My Photobucket account is over 12 years old, and it's now useless.

[Attila]

To increase my product knowledge, I picked up a Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Signature Series baitcaster reel which I'm matching with a 7'2" MHR Tatula baitcast rod to use as my heavy spinnerbait/chatterbait/crankbait combo. Going to spool it with 15lbs Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon.

[A-Jay]

16 minutes ago, Attila said:

To increase my product knowledge, I picked up a Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Signature Series baitcaster reel which I'm matching with a 7'2" MHR Tatula baitcast rod to use as my heavy spinnerbait/chatterbait/crankbait combo. Going to spool it with 15lbs Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon.

 

A-Jay

[12poundbass]

22 minutes ago, Attila said:

To increase my product knowledge, I picked up a Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Signature Series baitcaster reel which I'm matching with a 7'2" MHR Tatula baitcast rod to use as my heavy spinnerbait/chatterbait/crankbait combo. Going to spool it with 15lbs Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon.

I'll have to try that one with my "finance manager"....it'll most likely fly like a lead balloon. 

[Attila]

@A-Jay @12poundbass  In the famous words of Bugs Bunny at the time of his tangle with the Krusher, it was time to employ a little strategy when it came to my recent purchasing.   Now to complete the box of 1/2oz squarebills and crankbaits....I think I might even use the same line...lol

 

Picture below of the combo.

 

[Scarborough817]

11 minutes ago, Attila said:

@A-Jay @12poundbass  In the famous words of Bugs Bunny at the time of his tangle with the Krusher, it was time to employ a little strategy when it came to my recent purchasing.   Now to complete the box of 1/2oz squarebills and crankbaits....I think I might even use the same line...lol

 

Picture below of the combo.

 

looks good bud im glad you found a use for it

 

i had a little package from japan show up while i was away on holidays found those steez boxes on plat filled it with some baits so you would have a little size to compare it too

 

[A-Jay]

Replaced this   

 

 

With this   

 

Sweet.

A-Jay

[Attila]

Nice @A-Jay.

[nhpleasantlakebass]

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

Replaced this   

 

 

With this   

 

Sweet.

A-Jay

Is this the trailer to your boat? If so curious how smaller wheels would do on dirt

[A-Jay]

Just now, nhpleasantlakebass said:

Is this the trailer to your boat? If so curious how smaller wheels would do on dirt

 

Yes the boat trailer.

My application involves asphalt & concrete so I can only speculate; but I wouldn't image very well. 

This unit is removed during travel (cotter pin) and stored in the "truck box" along with the original wheel.

So we're still ready for whatever. 

A-Jay

[tcbass]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

 

Yes the boat trailer.

My application involves asphalt & concrete so I can only speculate; but I wouldn't image very well. 

This unit is removed during travel (cotter pin) and stored in the "truck box" along with the original wheel.

So we're still ready for whatever. 

A-Jay

 

 

Did you buy that or manufacture it yourself? How well does it work?

[Yumeya]

New crank bait combo

 

[A-Jay]

7 hours ago, tcbass said:

 

 

Did you buy that or manufacture it yourself? How well does it work?

 

This product is produced & distributed by ABT Lures ~

http://abtlures.com/trailer-skate/

I purchased it through TW.

A-Jay

[fishwizzard]

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

 

This product is produced & distributed by ABT Lures ~

http://abtlures.com/trailer-skate/

I purchased it through TW.

A-Jay

 

In theatre those are called "zero throw" casters and they are the bee's knees for easy and careful moving of heavy stuff.  

[A-Jay]

7 minutes ago, Bunnielab said:

In theatre those are called "zero throw" casters and they are the bee's knees for easy and careful moving of heavy stuff.  

 

Cool ~ 

Thanks for throwing out some knowledge right there.

I will add that the difference between moving the boat loaded trailer with the 'skate' as compared to the stock 'wheel' is considerable and pretty much stupid easy.  Actually made me laugh out loud the first time I tried it.    

A-Jay

[fishwizzard]

The only issue with them, other than cost, is that they get gummed up more easily than a single large caster.  Depending on the sawdust/dirt/grit level in your garage, it might never be an issue, but if after some time they get harder to move, take a look at the rotation points and give them a clean and relube.  

 

And yea, the first time I worked at a place with enough budget to afford them it was like magic moving huge set pieces around with just a gentle push.  

[Cgolf]

At a gander closing sale got 3 1/4 ounce RESs and a pack of rage bugs for 18 and change out the door, not too bad of a deal.

 

will be interesting to see how the rage bug compares to the gambler ugly otter which has been a go to bait for me, and is a buck cheaper than the rage bug. The menace won me over, but it is a different bait and really just fit in to the baits I toss. The Rage bug will need to be pretty incredible to knock the otter out of the rotation. 

[tcbass]

3 hours ago, cgolf said:

At a gander closing sale got 3 1/4 ounce RESs and a pack of rage bugs for 18 and change out the door, not too bad of a deal.

 

will be interesting to see how the rage bug compares to the gambler ugly otter which has been a go to bait for me, and is a buck cheaper than the rage bug. The menace won me over, but it is a different bait and really just fit in to the baits I toss. The Rage bug will need to be pretty incredible to knock the otter out of the rotation. 

 

 

I caught a lot of fish using the Rage Bug like a hollow body frog over pads and stuff. Weird, but it worked great that way. Weightless T-Rigged.