walleyecrazy Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 31 minutes ago, galyonj said: Amazon rod packaging is usually a horror show, based on what I've read. I think you're probably lucky it got there in one piece. I've got one rod with Winn grips on it (a Lew's TP1 black), and I've had it out in mud, rain, sleet, all that. Never had to do more than wipe them down with a wet rag, then follow that up with a dry rag, and it's like nothing ever happened. Hopefully that'll help assuage some of your concern. That has been my experience with ordering rods from Amazon. I decided after my last experience that I will no longer be ordering rods from them. I ordered a Daiwa Tatula Elite with the AGS guides through them. It showed up in a long cardboard box that was all of about 2"x2" and had no protection whatsoever for the rod. I opened the box to find the rod in two pieces. It hurt my heart a little to see such a nice rod treated like that. I returned it and promptly ordered the same rod from tacklewarehouse knowing that they know how to properly ship a rod. Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 3 hours ago, rtwvumtneer6 said: Wait until you catch one that's shorter than the worm. Then your head will really spin!! Got to go out Saturday to a small farm pond that has a creek running through it. It's my only hope when everything else is ice. Anyway, long story short I tore them up on a 5/16 oz War Eagle finesse spinnerbait and a Fat Albert. Not sure what happened after that, but apparently I have an SLX XT and a Dobyns 703C on the way....? That 5/16 War Eagle spinnerbait is freakin money. Nothing but success from that little spinnerbait. I buy one everytime I'm in Walmart just in case they stop making them ? 1 Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, galyonj said: Amazon rod packaging is usually a horror show, based on what I've read. I think you're probably lucky it got there in one piece. 35 minutes ago, walleyecrazy said: That has been my experience with ordering rods from Amazon. It showed up in a long cardboard box that was all of about 2"x2" and had no protection whatsoever for the rod. Yup, mine arrived the same way. Mine was a 4x4 box, luckily Canada Post babied it, it had 2 creases and the guides pierced through the plastic but no other damage. I would buy a Dobyns again from Amazon, my last one came packed from Dobyns facility in Texas, in a hard card board tube, pvc capped, rod wrapped in plastic and 5 sections of bubble wrap. It was bulletproof. I've held on to it, just in case I need to ship a rod in the future. 1 Quote
rtwvumtneer6 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, NittyGrittyBoy said: That 5/16 War Eagle spinnerbait is freakin money. Nothing but success from that little spinnerbait. I buy one everytime I'm in Walmart just in case they stop making them ? I had them in and out of my cart for a while, then when my local gander closed they were 70% off and I snatched them up. But, I agree and would gladly pay full price. They're deadly. Quote
Fishjak Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 @Tizi Welcome to the club! Let me know how it goes here in WA. 1 Quote
Tizi Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, Fishjak said: @Tizi Welcome to the club! Let me know how it goes here in WA. Will do. I’m hoping to get a chance to use them in the next few weeks. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 31, 2020 Super User Posted January 31, 2020 I just cropped out the rest of the order so I could fit in 7 Quote
Tizi Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, jbsoonerfan said: I just cropped out the rest of the order so I could fit in Looks like the monkey got a bunch of us on the DD crank. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 31, 2020 Super User Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Tizi said: Looks like the monkey got a bunch of us on the DD crank. Yep, I usually order 2 of each color I get when I buy hard baits, I just couldn't do it this time. Hopefully I don't regret it. 2 Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 I gave away a couple spinning reels and the bait monkey demanded I cull up with even better reels. I also had to take part in the DD cranks like everyone here. I never throw cranks in winter and I'm curious to see how they do. Also needed some more DS hooks. 8 Quote
WI_Angler1989 Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 Bizz Baits is doing a custom color run right now called South African Special (black with red, gold and purple flakes). I just ordered 5 packs of baits: 2 Baby Bizz Bugs and 3 Dizzy Diamonds. Should be money! Quote
Ksam1234 Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 Finally got my designated jerkbait rod ! Feels amazing , lightweight , sensitive and perfect length.. have it paired up with a lews tournament pro LFS 6:8:1 .. can’t wait for spring ! 5 Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted February 2, 2020 Super User Posted February 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Ksam1234 said: paired up with a lews tournament pro LFS 6:8:1 I have that exact reel on a 7'1" OB2 MF and have been slinging 1/4oz jerkbaits for the past few weeks and loving it. 1 Quote
Ksam1234 Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 2 hours ago, PhishLI said: I have that exact reel on a 7'1" OB2 MF and have been slinging 1/4oz jerkbaits for the past few weeks and loving it. Awesome! I own 3 pro G and and one of thre new lews tournament and love them ! So smooth. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 2, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 2, 2020 Got a TW order in full of mainly swimbaiting goodies. Still waiting on my Savage Gear Pulse Tail bluegill. Also ordered a Tatula LT 3000CXH, but they sent me a 3000DCXH ? So back it went to be exchanged for the right reel. Some of the new Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiners, a line thru Pulse Tail Shad, some FishLab Bio Minnows and a FishLab suspending 5" crappie glide. An Evergreen Flat Force 4 crank, and some 20lb Flame Green Smackdown that I'm going to put on my Ned rig reel as soon as I'm sure the icy mornings are done. Now I just have to work 14 days in a row before I get another day off to play with my new toys ? 7 Quote
Joe_w1234 Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Used some gift cards at the local BPS. Finally decided to try a pop max and the swing head technique. 6 Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 Lamiglas X11 7' ultralight casting rod came Friday. Here it is with my 8.1:1 Fuego CT, just waiting on the Ray's Studio spool to show up. That should be here sometime between 11am tomorrow and Easter. My new stream trout and panfish setup. 7 Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted February 2, 2020 Super User Posted February 2, 2020 Custom painted Buccas. 9 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 2, 2020 Super User Posted February 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, PhishLI said: Custom painted Buccas. Works of art, just plain works of art! 1 Quote
Dangerfield Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 1:41 PM, Dangerfield said: Threw The BBB Shorty Head is a mag weedless ned head built on a 3/0 gammy hook. Looks great with a hula stickz and big TRD. The Bubble Gut pattern looks incredible, mimics a live worm very well. I'll post up some pics later tonight 3 Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted February 2, 2020 Super User Posted February 2, 2020 58 minutes ago, J._Bricker said: Works of art, just plain works of art! The painter is legit. Thrilled! 1 Quote
walleyecrazy Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 6 hours ago, PhishLI said: The painter is legit. Thrilled! That perch one is amazing! I need to get my hands on something like that. Most of the lakes that I fish are loaded with perch. Quote
Super User PhishLI Posted February 3, 2020 Super User Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, walleyecrazy said: That perch one is amazing! I need to get my hands on something like that. Most of the lakes that I fish are loaded with perch. The big walters like glides and wakes around here. That one was done mostly for them. Quote
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