Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[DINK WHISPERER]

15 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

Throw anything real heavy on that yet? like 2.5-3oz?

 

scott

Not on this specific one since I just got it. But on the previous gen 73XH I did experiment a little. 2oz was at the very top of the weight range for it. And even then you have to kinda side lob cast it. It can do it but there are far better options for that weight range IMO. 

[Dogface]

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

I have Loon color in every Whopper Plopper size, except for the 130. So I decided I'd order one. Went to TW and saw that had a TW exclusive Matte Black color, so went with that instead. 

 

 

That looks good! Maybe I'll try some flat black spray paint on a plopper.  

[Dangerfield]

On 3/11/2022 at 12:05 PM, A-Jay said:

Been hunting this one down for a while.

Finally found one over in the Motherland.

#superrare

A-Jay

I saw that pattern at BPS, when I picked up the Bahama Milk Pearl. A few years back, you could swing some deals from overseas on Amazon. 

 

I picked up this beauty for ~$15 USD shipped, took several weeks to arrive along with a Dog X Cayou. I thought it would crush smallies but I've only caught largemouth with it. 

[Derek1]

13 minutes ago, Dangerfield said:

I saw that pattern at BPS, when I picked up the Bahama Milk Pearl. A few years back, you could swing some deals from overseas on Amazon. 

 

I picked up this beauty for ~$15 USD shipped, took several weeks to arrive along with a Dog X Cayou. I thought it would crush smallies but I've only caught largemouth with it. 

That thing is sweet

[walleyecrazy]

Not really tackle, but more tackle storage/organization. Decided to change up how I store most of my soft plastics, so I went to HD and bought a peg board setup. It’s hard to tell but this allows me to store a ton of plastics in a relatively small space. The hooks with the Z-man stuff in the bottom left for instance both have 20 packs per hook. 

[12poundbass]

On 3/10/2022 at 7:13 PM, Mbirdsley said:

Hit up the ultimate fishing show in Grand Rapids Michigan.  It’s nice to be able to go to shows again after 2 years.  Mostly went for walleye gear but, found some deals on some bass stuff.

 

googan summer craw bandito bug %20 off 

zman razor shad in hot snakes %20 off 

cranking rap on fire tiger for $5 

picked up a bag of hula grubs for $3 

2 orginal f11 floater rapala’s.  Mostly for trolling walleye but, could use them in the local river for brown bass this spring too.

 

also picked ( not pictured) up 2 walleye trolling combos.  Rods were diawa wilderness rods and 2  Okuma line counting Magda pros  for $45 each  
 

I haven’t been in a few years, but I gave it some thought this year since KVD was going to be there Thursday. Did you happen to sit through his seminar? 

[PhishLI]

Mattlures Strong Shads

 

[Mbirdsley]

On 3/13/2022 at 6:44 PM, 12poundbass said:

I haven’t been in a few years, but I gave it some thought this year since KVD was going to be there Thursday. Did you happen to sit through his seminar? 

No, but I saw him while he was at the Minnekota booth.  He’s taller than what I thought he was.  I’m 6ft 4 and he’s at least that.  I didn’t talk to him I kinda just hung behind the guy he was taking to.  In that 5 minute snap shot in time he seems like a decent down to earth guy. 
 

the only day I could go was Thursday and my buddy I went with had to be back in Ionia by 5.  

[Arobb2012]

Haven't posted on here for a bit. I went to Cabelas over the weekend for the sale and picked up a few things.

[Bluebasser86]

Small order from this past week.

[Mbirdsley]

Mail call.  Here is the what has came in the mail over the last couple days. 
 

for shallow to mid lipless burning or ripping out if grass I purchased 4 6th sense quake 70’s.  I for got the names already. 
 

also, for the most disserning and picky brown bass in ultra deep clear water IE crystal lake and other deep clear northern Michigan lakes.  A mega bass ITO one ten +1 in perch.  I have another mega bass +1 in pro blue in bound.  Along with bidding on a bunch of LC 78’s and LC 100’s 

 

im hoping after this week most of southern and central Michigan lakes will be clear of ice.  Supposed to be 60 tommrow.  So close I can taste it 

 

 

[12poundbass]

13 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

No, but I saw him while he was at the Minnekota booth.  He’s taller than what I thought he was.  I’m 6ft 4 and he’s at least that.  I didn’t talk to him I kinda just hung behind the guy he was taking to.  In that 5 minute snap shot in time he seems like a decent down to earth guy. 
 

the only day I could go was Thursday and my buddy I went with had to be back in Ionia by 5.  

Perfect day and time to go, you can get in free and it’s usually pretty quiet early the first day. 

[PotatoLake]

11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Small order from this past week.

I have some thoughts on this order.
1. I am shocked you got yourself a DT. Your hatred for Rapala is legendary. ?
2. That Hybrid Hunter is something I've been eyeing for awhile, I noticed Ray Hanselman tore it up with one during an Elites tourney at the Harris Chain, I hope it does well for you. I might have to acquire one some day.
3. I dig that 110 color, that should play well in our stained lakes. 

 

[Bluebasser86]

1 hour ago, PotatoLake said:

I have some thoughts on this order.
1. I am shocked you got yourself a DT. Your hatred for Rapala is legendary. ?
2. That Hybrid Hunter is something I've been eyeing for awhile, I noticed Ray Hanselman tore it up with one during an Elites tourney at the Harris Chain, I hope it does well for you. I might have to acquire one some day.
3. I dig that 110 color, that should play well in our stained lakes. 

 

Unfortunately they catch fish, just stupid fragile. Needed another medium running flatside, so thought I'd try one.

 

I liked the color, kind of a shad/crappie color. Interesting bait too.

 

It's a great color and hard to find for a reason. 

[Darth-Baiter]

When I was a kid I remember doing well with gold colors.  Cotton Cordell double deep, rapalas, etc.  my friends (now) all buy red.  
 

im gonna try My old color.  Kinda.  I picked up these.  My kid self couldn’t afford Megabass but the new me CAN. HEHE. 
 

 

[schplurg]

Bought an air horn and a small first aid kit for my kayak. No photo required I think.

 

Edit: that's not really the bait monkey though sorry. We both agreed on this one.

[Mbirdsley]

15 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

Perfect day and time to go, you can get in free and it’s usually pretty quiet early the first day. 

Still had to pay but, yes I’m sure Saturday and Sunday were a mad house.  Thursday had people there but, definitely was t elbow to elbow 

[Bass Rutten]

Been a long search for this one, finally got my hands on a golden swimbaits gremlin wake, amazing finish.

[TnRiver46]

17 hours ago, schplurg said:

Bought an air horn and a small first aid kit for my kayak. No photo required I think.

 

Edit: that's not really the bait monkey though sorry. We both agreed on this one.

Now who in the right mind wouldn’t enjoy a crisp photo of an air horn? ? 

[schplurg]

3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Now who in the right mind wouldn’t enjoy a crisp photo of an air horn? ? 

I just came from the "Why post photos thread" or whatever, and you're right!

 

Here is my illustrious new horn and first aid kit. Here's hoping I never need to use either.

[TnRiver46]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

I just came from the "Why post photos thread" or whatever, and you're right!

 

Here is my illustrious new horn and first aid kit. Here's hoping I never need to use either.

Thank you! Hahaha

[schplurg]

On 3/17/2022 at 5:35 PM, TnRiver46 said:

Thank you! Hahaha

Oh we're not done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

[Derek1]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

Oh we're done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

That’s hilarious. I feel like I need to show the Swiss army first aid kit I keep in the work truck. It’s really something, complete with the compass that doesn’t work. The kit itself is pretty good though. I’ve found when I don’t have a first aid kit. I never need one. As soon as I get an new one some one ruins it. 

[TnRiver46]

12 hours ago, schplurg said:

Oh we're done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

Side note: You can get 2 16 oz cans of torpedo for $3.25 at our gas stations. So good it should be illegal 

[swhit140]

Received 2 new Daiwa Tatula TW 80 reels from Digitaka in Japan. Received reels 3 days from Japan, super fast shipping.