Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Jmurphy87]

Some more stuff, drop shot stuff, some tube things, mini max chatter bait with 3” zako trailers, some 1/32 oz jig heads and 2” fat impacts for my bfs bug lol.

[NorcalBassin]

Needed some "louder" boxes to stand out from the others.

 

I never realized the jdm tackle monkey made the usdm one look like a little mouse.

 

[Koz]

So today was Tackle Warehouse day at my house as my latest order arrived. The main item was a Falcon Lowrider medium light spinning rod. Yeah, I know. I said I "hate" spinning gear. But it fulfills the occasional need and while I like my Shimano spinning reel I wasn't too fond of the various spinning rods I have laying around.

 

But I also bought a Jackhammer Chatterbait, Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Firetiger, Berkeley Squarebull Firetiger Crankbait, and a Megastrike Cavitron Buzzbait. Oh yeah - and the obligatory free t-shirt and sticker, both that I will put to good use.

 

Odds are I will also lose the Jackhammer soon. I have a ton of chatterbaits, but every time I splurge and buy a Jackhammer I usually lose it within the next few fishing trips I take. You would think I would have learned by now.

 

But as I was emptying the box the items just kept coming. It seems they sent me THREE buzzbaits and two Squarebulls when I ordered only one each. I sent them an email offering to send them back using the return label they provided but they told me to keep them. Thanks TW. Next time I'm fishing out back of my hotel and there are kids out there I'll see if they want the extras.

 

Has anyone else received "bonus" items with their TW order?

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, Koz said:

Yeah, I know. I said I "hate" spinning gear.

[MIbassyaker]

I won a 4th place Rapala Prize package in Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing, for the team I picked at the Mississippi River event:

 

Rapala Decals

T-shirt

DT-10

BX Brat 6

Shadow Rap Deep

[Derek1]

On 10/24/2022 at 7:18 PM, Koz said:

So today was Tackle Warehouse day at my house as my latest order arrived. The main item was a Falcon Lowrider medium light spinning rod. Yeah, I know. I said I "hate" spinning gear. But it fulfills the occasional need and while I like my Shimano spinning reel I wasn't too fond of the various spinning rods I have laying around.

 

But I also bought a Jackhammer Chatterbait, Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Firetiger, Berkeley Squarebull Firetiger Crankbait, and a Megastrike Cavitron Buzzbait. Oh yeah - and the obligatory free t-shirt and sticker, both that I will put to good use.

 

Odds are I will also lose the Jackhammer soon. I have a ton of chatterbaits, but every time I splurge and buy a Jackhammer I usually lose it within the next few fishing trips I take. You would think I would have learned by now.

 

But as I was emptying the box the items just kept coming. It seems they sent me THREE buzzbaits and two Squarebulls when I ordered only one each. I sent them an email offering to send them back using the return label they provided but they told me to keep them. Thanks TW. Next time I'm fishing out back of my hotel and there are kids out there I'll see if they want the extras.

 

Has anyone else received "bonus" items with their TW order?

That’s awesome. 
and no. 

[CM-fisher]

On 10/13/2022 at 8:31 PM, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Anybody ever bother sending a single bait back to TW?

I sent one swim jig back to TW because the skirt was damaged for some reason. I just used the box it came in and the prepaid shipping label, along with the return form. It was quite easy and I got my $5 back in about a week

[NorthernBasser]

1 hour ago, MN_Bassin24 said:

I sent one swim jig back to TW because the skirt was damaged for some reason. I just used the box it came in and the prepaid shipping label, along with the return form. It was quite easy and I got my $5 back in about a week

TW has, BY FAR, the best return policy/procedure in the business. 

[Jmurphy87]

2 packs hula grubs

1 pack speed senkos

1 pack 3.5 salty core tubes

2 packs money jigs

1 pack owner ultra head jigs

 

I am trying to find the right jig heads for the hula grubs, it’s a struggle but I will get there. I also wanted to try those speed senkos in that color and they had them in hula grubs also, why not the bait monkey said and I agreed lol, don’t fight the urge to resist.

[Jmurphy87]

Well this time I actually got what I was planning on buying when I went to the tackle shop. What was that you might ask ? Dobyns jig heads of course, I was also thinking about that lucky craft jerk bait in that color. It’s been calling to me from the shelf multiple times. I also got extras of course, that’s what they count on. I saw some odd colors and that had the bait monkey pointing them out with a spotlight. I am a sucker for odd colors, it works for me though.

1 pack dobyns jig heads 1/8oz

1 pack easy shiner in table rock shad

1 pack team dirty jigs finesse jig heads

1 spro steelhead jig 1/8oz 

1 lucky craft pointer 100 aurora green perch

 

[RichF]

Didn't get to do a ton of fishing this year so my purchases reflected that.  Got a St. Croix Legend Tournament, Legend Glass, and few other odds and ends not pictured as well.  I just got the Bantam from Japan Lure Shop.  Such a sweet little reel. hopefully I get a chance to use it in  a couple weeks.

[KP Duty]

1 hour ago, RichF said:

Didn't get to do a ton of fishing this year so my purchases reflected that.  Got a St. Croix Legend Tournament, Legend Glass, and few other odds and ends not pictured as well.  I just got the Bantam from Japan Lure Shop.  Such a sweet little reel. hopefully I get a chance to use it in  a couple weeks.

Gotta love the JLS 'free gift'.  Shipping usually costs less than the vision 110 he sends you.  Is the Metanium smooth?  I've read mixed feelings about it.  

[RichF]

10 hours ago, KP Duty said:

Gotta love the JLS 'free gift'.  Shipping usually costs less than the vision 110 he sends you.  Is the Metanium smooth?  I've read mixed feelings about it. 

My first Vision! Pretty exciting!  And yes, the Met is really smooth! I like it a lot but I think I might like the Bantam more. Such a great feeling platform, these reels.

[MN Fisher]

Parents gave out the Yule gifts early - so I've already started this year's buying spree.

 

Don't have it in hand, but it's been ordered...snipped from the confirmation e-mail.

 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Haven't posted lately, but the Spotted Tackle Monkey has been on a tear.   To be honest I'm exhausted researching and trying to figure out how to best fill holes and arrange a "starting lineup" since I started back fishing heavy.       

 

The stuff I get from JDM, or Digitaka.....basically the reels, perfect.   No headaches, no QC control issues, just amazing products.   At this point I've gone full Japanese monkey if it's an option.  

 

On the other hand I fell in love in with a small rod builder Alpha Angler with their Chatterbound rod purchase about a month ago.    They are a QC nightmare after buying an additional two rods, only one of which I'm going to keep and sadly am moving on.    So many things I loved about their company and rods, but they seem to be having problems building a consistent product.   That said, their bladed jig rod, and big swimbait rod tailored for hard baits with trebles have a magic in them when it comes to pinning fish I've never had in rods before.     Maybe one day I can re visit them.   

 

Most recent Digitaka order.....a Zillion TW HD 1000H, and a Jackall Gantarel in Ghost Gill, and a Jackall Chibitarel in Spawn Gill.    These are the most beautiful baits I've ever laid eyes on.  

 

Got a really pretty 6th Sense Trace last week that was the prettiest.....big swimbaits are really cool baits lol 

[SproDD79]

30 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Haven't posted lately, but the Spotted Tackle Monkey has been on a tear.   To be honest I'm exhausted researching and trying to figure out how to best fill holes and arrange a "starting lineup" since I started back fishing heavy.       

 

The stuff I get from JDM, or Digitaka.....basically the reels, perfect.   No headaches, no QC control issues, just amazing products.   At this point I've gone full Japanese monkey if it's an option.  

 

On the other hand I fell in love in with a small rod builder Alpha Angler with their Chatterbound rod purchase about a month ago.    They are a QC nightmare after buying an additional two rods, only one of which I'm going to keep and sadly am moving on.    So many things I loved about their company and rods, but they seem to be having problems building a consistent product.   That said, their bladed jig rod, and big swimbait rod tailored for hard baits with trebles have a magic in them when it comes to pinning fish I've never had in rods before.     Maybe one day I can re visit them.   

 

Most recent Digitaka order.....a Zillion TW HD 1000H, and a Jackall Gantarel in Ghost Gill, and a Jackall Chibitarel in Spawn Gill.    These are the most beautiful baits I've ever laid eyes on.  

 

Got a really pretty 6th Sense Trace last week that was the prettiest.....big swimbaits are really cool baits lol 

In terms of ergonomics ,palming and overall size,  which Shimano reel is comparable to that Zillion? From the pic it looks a little on the wide side, but i'm interested to see what actual owners of the reel have to say. I'm pretty much a Shimano guy, but I am open to adding more Daiwa reels to the line up.

[AlabamaSpothunter]

19 minutes ago, SproDD79 said:

In terms of ergonomics ,palming and overall size,  which Shimano reel is comparable to that Zillion? From the pic it looks a little on the wide side, but i'm interested to see what actual owners of the reel have to say. I'm pretty much a Shimano guy, but I am open to adding more Daiwa reels to the line up.

I don't own any new Shimano reels, but it's the same size to the naked eye as the Zillion SV TW, and not that much bigger than OG BFS Steez model.   

 

These Zillions are much more ergo, palm and weight friendly verses my last older Shimano still in the lineup....a Calais 100.    

 

I really like both companies, and they are the only companies I look at for reels, but these Zillions are really amazing reels.    Lot of performance for the money.    The SV TW is the most user friendly, smooth, overall just awesome baitcaster I could imagine for it's current price at Digitaka.   I just love it.   

[txchaser]

1 hour ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Jackall Chibitarel

Oh... I like that thing.

[SproDD79]

8 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

I don't own any new Shimano reels, but it's the same size to the naked eye as the Zillion SV TW, and not that much bigger than OG BFS Steez model.   

 

These Zillions are much more ergo, palm and weight friendly verses my last older Shimano still in the lineup....a Calais 100.    

 

I really like both companies, and they are the only companies I look at for reels, but these Zillions are really amazing reels.    Lot of performance for the money.    The SV TW is the most user friendly, smooth, overall just awesome baitcaster I could imagine for it's current price at Digitaka.   I just love it.   

I may just have to pick one up.Thank you.

[bulldog1935]

Emergency order from Japan. 

A few months ago, picked up a closeout prop-tail shrimp plug in 2 colors to round out a line, leader and lure order from Plat.jp. 

In a recent week of coast kayak fishing, the Sunrise color was my best Sunrise topwater plug, taking both speckled trout and my 24" trip-fish redfish. 

But fumbling both trebles from the mouth of the next red, lost the lure from my snap into the bay. 

Every place I checked was OOS, but I went back to Plat and got the last 3 Sunrise on closeout, and added a black dark. 

Ahhh.  

Threw in the reel stand / hook keeper for my buddy who set us up in his travel trailer

[T-Billy]

On 10/31/2022 at 9:51 PM, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Most recent Digitaka order.....a Zillion TW HD 1000H,

What an absolute pleasure to fish with. I bought two, and I'll tell ya, if I were starting over, this reel would be on all my moving bait rods with the exception of finesse stuff. I like my MGL 70's for those. Not super small, but very comfortable, long casting, not the least bit finicky to adjust, and butter smooth. LOVE those handle knobs, wish all my reels had 'em.

[AlabamaSpothunter]

13 minutes ago, T-Billy said:

What an absolute pleasure to fish with. I bought two, and I'll tell ya, if I were starting over, this reel would be on all my moving bait rods with the exception of finesse stuff. I like my MGL 70's for those. Not super small, but very comfortable, long casting, not the least bit finicky to adjust, and butter smooth. LOVE those handle knobs, wish all my reels had 'em.

Yeah these Zillions are ruining me because of how user friendly they are.    Never had reels even come close to being this easy to setup.   I love high end Shimano reels, but I hate how un user friendly they are.  Also, the smoothest reels I've ever owned by a significant margin.  Clicker drag is another killer aspect to them.    The TW HD's handle is truly awesome.   Daiwa killed it on these reels all the way around.    Everybody who gets one says the same things.   

 

The SV TW for $230 or whatever is still the best deal in premium fishing kit imho.  They need to put a metal drag star on it like the TW HD...only thing that gripes me.   

 

 

[MN Fisher]

My Digitaka order has arrived.

Ordered Mon @4PM arrived today at 12:30

[AlabamaSpothunter]

I love Digitaka a little too much, they need to screw something up before they end up with all my money ?

[T-Billy]

35 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

I love Digitaka a little too much, they need to screw something up before they end up with all my money ?

Amen Brother. I've only placed three orders with 'em, but all three have arrived within 3 or 4 business days. Lots of sellers here in the USA don't get me my stuff that fast.