Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Joe_w1234]

TW Shipment, all of it to go with the above jerkbait rod. 
 

I’m excited to try those Keitech jigs I’ve heard so much about. They only had the 1/4 oz size in stock, but it should work fine. I’ll use them in a tournament this weekend, hopefully they work well! The jerkbaits also look amazing, happy to have them

[Scott804]

On 7/31/2021 at 12:33 AM, HaydenS said:

Went back through some older pages on this thread, interesting to see how many people bought flatworms.  

I was wondering if flat minnows are anything like flatworms?  If so I might pick myself up some...

I've found them to be good for largemouth and smallmouth. Hooked just right, they'll do a cool S wiggle when you shake the rod. 

 

I expected smallmouth to love them, but so far flatworms have proven better for smallmouth. Maxscent in general is just the real deal imo. 

 

On 7/30/2021 at 10:38 PM, Wprich said:

Going to give Jerkbait fishing an attempt in the fall got some 110's and also have a Megabass Ronin rod on the way

You'll really like the Ronin. Surprisingly versatile rod and super fun. I like throwing the silent 110 jr for smallmouth on it. 

[HaydenS]

8 hours ago, Scott804 said:

I've found them to be good for largemouth and smallmouth. Hooked just right, they'll do a cool S wiggle when you shake the rod. 

 

I expected smallmouth to love them, but so far flatworms have proven better for smallmouth. Maxscent in general is just the real deal imo.

Thanks!

[TnRiver46]

From a few weeks back I forgot to post 

[Jmurphy87]

I haven’t dropped over $250.00 in the local tackle shop in a few months so I figured I would try some new things lol. 6 packs of local made stick baits garlic flavor, they are really good and soft. 4 packs of rage tail menace. Some owner flipping hooks tungsten weights in 1/8 3/16 some pegs, variety of black buzz baits to fuel my new night fishing obsession lol. 4 of the new berkley stunna jerk baits a couple of sexy dawgs a duo realis pencil 100 a pop max x in bass a buzz plug in rat color. All in all not too bad more of a impulse spree than anything, I find that once I start catching a few on a certain lure I invest in that specific type so that my bases are covered lol.

[Cgolf]

I picked up my second Edge box, a 3600 size. Normally I wouldn’t spend 20 on a box but it was 25 percent off. I liked how customizable the compartment sizes were for the my needs. This is a catch all box for stuff like jig skirts, bail springs, extra snaps, walleye spin components, etc. so that flexibility will come in handy. 
 

The smallest box will have holes drilled in the top to go in the river bag so wet rigs don’t rust when they are changed out. 
 

I do have the Edge jig box, and while nice, I put all the jigs that were in that box in half of a standard 3700 box and added shakey heads and slider heads. Unfortunately for me the Edge jig box just wasn’t practical. I am with others that they should make one with half of it being normal compartments. 

[Bass Rutten]

Welp, my off-the-shelf rod days may be numbered, I finally took the plunge into custom rod world. A 7'0" mod-fast swimbait stick built on a thrasher raw 73 saltwater blank, rated 1-3oz, styling cues taken from the Shimano Exprides that I love the look of. Had it built specifically for pitching & tight quarter casting rats, wakes, & glides around cover, docks, slips, etc. Should've done this years ago, I'm over the moon that the rod that's been in my head for years is now in my hands...

And her new partner in crime zillion hd...

[Koz]

Well, @GreenPig told me I needed to do some shaky head fishing this time of year on Oconee, so I went to teh Tackle Warehouse site and bought some VMC stand up shaky heads and some Berkely Bottom Hoppers.

 

That got me thinking that about the closing rates of my drifting kayak when casting spinnerbaits and other moving baits and reel with a faster speed would help so I added an 8:5:1 Shimano Curado 200K.

 

Then I thought that the new Shimano would pair up well with one of my Dobyns rods, so naturally I needed a new rod for the Lew's KVD reel that was currently on the Dobyns, so I figured I'd buy the Lew's KVD rod for that. And of course I might as well buy some new line for that new reel.

 

So a $20 purchase turned into nearly $400. But hey, at least for that coin TW is sending me a free T-Shirt and sticker!

[FishinBuck07]

7 hours ago, Koz said:

Well, @GreenPig told me I needed to do some shaky head fishing this time of year on Oconee, so I went to teh Tackle Warehouse site and bought some VMC stand up shaky heads and some Berkely Bottom Hoppers.

 

That got me thinking that about the closing rates of my drifting kayak when casting spinnerbaits and other moving baits and reel with a faster speed would help so I added an 8:5:1 Shimano Curado 200K.

 

Then I thought that the new Shimano would pair up well with one of my Dobyns rods, so naturally I needed a new rod for the Lew's KVD reel that was currently on the Dobyns, so I figured I'd buy the Lew's KVD rod for that. And of course I might as well buy some new line for that new reel.

 

So a $20 purchase turned into nearly $400. But hey, at least for that coin TW is sending me a free T-Shirt and sticker!

You are not alone in that boat!  haha

[king fisher]

15 hours ago, Koz said:

Well, @GreenPig told me I needed to do some shaky head fishing this time of year on Oconee, so I went to teh Tackle Warehouse site and bought some VMC stand up shaky heads and some Berkely Bottom Hoppers.

 

That got me thinking that about the closing rates of my drifting kayak when casting spinnerbaits and other moving baits and reel with a faster speed would help so I added an 8:5:1 Shimano Curado 200K.

 

Then I thought that the new Shimano would pair up well with one of my Dobyns rods, so naturally I needed a new rod for the Lew's KVD reel that was currently on the Dobyns, so I figured I'd buy the Lew's KVD rod for that. And of course I might as well buy some new line for that new reel.

 

So a $20 purchase turned into nearly $400. But hey, at least for that coin TW is sending me a free T-Shirt and sticker!

I wish my wife would understand this excellent example of financial logic.

[roadwarrior]

And a free t-shirt and sticker!

 

[Bankbeater]

Not exactly bait, but I had to purchase a telescopic new lure retriever and a new anchor.

[Bluebasser86]

Found these while we were on vacation and stopped by the Pyramid store in Tennessee. I'm sure they'll be as solid as the rest of the Berkley hardbait lineup has been for me. 

[moguy1973]

This can't be good.  I found out they are converting a closed down Toys R Us and ROSS store into a Bass Pro about 2 1/2 miles from my house in 2022.  I may be visiting this thread more in the near future.  ?

[HaydenS]

9 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Found these while we were on vacation and stopped by the Pyramid store in Tennessee. I'm sure they'll be as solid as the rest of the Berkley hardbait lineup has been for me. 

Jealous 

 

Didja bring any back for us?  Did they not have a clown color?   Changed out the trebles yet?

[JimT]

first post to this thread, am I doing it right? ?

 

[hokiehunter373]

19 hours ago, JimT said:

first post to this thread, am I doing it right? ?

 

Nope.  Didn't spend enough money or explain how you went for one thing but came back with 10 lol

[JimT]

1 minute ago, hokiehunter373 said:

Nope.  Didn't spend enough money or explain how you went for one thing but came back with 10 lol

 

got it, I promise to do WAY better next time ?

[Master Bait'r]

Well, I finally did it.  
 

I’m pulling the trigger on a custom rod.  I’m going to have a heck of a time holding back on details.  The builder is a longtime friend and greatest-guy-ever old timer that wants to make me a special gift for my years of service to our mountain community.  
 

I seriously can’t wait to see this masterpiece in my hands, I’ve already spec’d a lot of the parts and she’s going to be UNREAL

[Eric 26]

1 hour ago, Master Bait'r said:

Well, I finally did it.  
 

I’m pulling the trigger on a custom rod.  I’m going to have a heck of a time holding back on details.  The builder is a longtime friend and greatest-guy-ever old timer that wants to make me a special gift for my years of service to our mountain community.  
 

I seriously can’t wait to see this masterpiece in my hands, I’ve already spec’d a lot of the parts and she’s going to be UNREAL

Congratulations ??  Can’t wait to see it.

[Bluebasser86]

On 8/11/2021 at 9:58 AM, HaydenS said:

Jealous 

 

Didja bring any back for us?  Did they not have a clown color?   Changed out the trebles yet?

I only picked up the 2 for now, give them a test run before I buy too many. I didn't see a clown color one but I'm pretty sure they have one. I know there's a couple unusual colors in the lineup. I'm going to fish the stock trebles most likely, starting out anyways. I really like the Fusion trebles, so I'll give these a shot. 

[Jmurphy87]

I like working 3rd shift maybe, bad for the monkey though he fills my head with thoughts of what I still need to round out my tackle selection lol. Not too much this trip, assorted white buzz baits to round out the selection of black ones I bought last week. Next we have a couple black top water lures to help balance my tray. Then we have 3 max lbo mega bass jerk baits, been wanting to try these. Last but not least a pack of some of my favorite local stick baits and a interesting color of keitech that I haven’t seen before. Then we have a pic to show them added to there respective trays. I was surprised they still had some leftover flat worms in black maybe 10 packs, probably the color. If you live in the Kalamazoo area D&R sports is where I saw them at 9 am.

[HaydenS]

11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I only picked up the 2 for now, give them a test run before I buy too many. I didn't see a clown color one but I'm pretty sure they have one. I know there's a couple unusual colors in the lineup. I'm going to fish the stock trebles most likely, starting out anyways. I really like the Fusion trebles, so I'll give these a shot. 

Cool, let us know how they do.

[Jmurphy87]

More to come later but just wanted to give you guys a heads up if you’re in the Kalamazoo area D&R sports has max scent flat worms in stock probably 50 total packs of black mostly with 15 goby and 15 green pumpkin. 

[Jmurphy87]

Okay now that I am home on to the rest lol, 5 pop max in various colors, a dog x, 2 shower blows in 125, 2 shower blows in 105, 1 sexy dawg, 1 gunfish 117 and a 1/4 oz finesse jig. I think that I am only missing a few different ones from the local tackle shop and then I will have one of each in the specific brands. Darn you bait monkey ? and the stories of the fish I will catch on each new lure I buy.