Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[MN Fisher]

Just now, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Digitaka Monkey has been loving you tenderly lately, how much longer can we use the excuse of exchange rates ?

Until our wallets and bank accounts are empty, and our credit cards maxed out?

[AlabamaSpothunter]

18 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Until our wallets and bank accounts are empty, and our credit cards maxed out?

I was thinking once I learn Japanese, I'm gonna seek treatment

[Bird]

20 hours ago, BlakeMolone said:

What brand/model have you been using?

Harmony razor series in 1/8

[ScottW]

4 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Digitaka Monkey has been loving you tenderly lately, how much longer can we use the excuse of exchange rates ?

Color me impressed big time with their prices! Ordered a Shimano 22 Sahara C3000HG spinning reel from them yesterday for a steal compared to US prices.

4 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Until our wallets and bank accounts are empty, and our credit cards maxed out?

Or my wife has a BBQ and uses my CC as fuel for the charcoal! ?

[Big Hands]

On 11/13/2022 at 6:08 AM, Jmurphy87 said:

Well I am trying to nail down how low my abu garcia xenon ml bfs rod will go with a 2’ keitech impact and jig heads. I grabbed 6 packs of various size weight and hooks. I really want a rod rated for 1/16 oz and up but finding one is very hard locally. I have not seen a finesse Dobyns locally since they released

Those 2" Keitech Impact baits are hard to throw with a spinning rod (I've tried several), but they sure do get bit. I haven't even tried either of my BFS(ish) rigs (Phenix Feather L/F and ML/F) with them. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

52 minutes ago, sdw215 said:

Color me impressed big time with their prices! Ordered a Shimano 22 Sahara C3000HG spinning reel from them yesterday for a steal compared to US prices.

Or my wife has a BBQ and uses my CC as fuel for the charcoal! ?

Just wait until how fast you're fishing with it too!   

[Big Hands]

On 11/13/2022 at 9:05 AM, LrgmouthShad said:

Especially excited about the lucky craft. I’ve always wanted a LV500. . .

Very loud coming through the water. You can hear the rattles when they are still quite a distance from the boat.

 

A suggestion from the occasionally unwise (me): Make sure your bearings are adjusted before you wing that puppy out over a distant brush pile. Please, do not ask how I know this.

[Jmurphy87]

6 minutes ago, Big Hands said:

Those 2" Keitech Impact baits are hard to throw with a spinning rod (I've tried several), but they sure do get bit. I haven't even tried either of my BFS(ish) rigs (Phenix Feather L/F and ML/F) with them. 

Yeah I haven’t fully nailed it down yet still in my testing phase. My abu xenon is only rated down to a 1/8 oz it works but the weight of the jig head is the helping factor. With a 1/32 oz gamakastsu jig head and a 2” impact is difficult but doable, I only tested it out on a super windy day. I was probably getting 20 yards or so, but I use braid and we all know how well thin diameter braid and wind get along.

 

 I want to get a alderbarren bfs to use and the proper rod rated down to a 1/16oz. My problem is that I can’t find any of the Dobyns finesse rods locally to feel and flex them. I am really good at being able to tell how a rod does by the way it bends and correlate that to my idea of the rods lure range. I really have to break out my scale and weigh one and then I will know what I have to shoot for.

 

 I have also loosened my spool tension up even more yet but haven’t been able to get out fishing lately. I worked 65 plus hours last week and am working 12 hour shifts through Friday so hopefully this weekend I will know. They definitely get bit though and I don’t think that many people around me are throwing them.

[softwateronly]

This monkey speaks Japanese.

 

scott

[AlabamaSpothunter]

6 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

This monkey speaks Japanese.

 

scott

You tried that Zillion yet?   I wish I had half dozen more.  

[Aaron_H]

12 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fish_Head_Spin_Underspin/descpage-SHFHS.html

 

Excellent quality, and killer inshore for trout and redfish.

[softwateronly]

Just now, AlabamaSpothunter said:

You tried that Zillion yet?   I wish I had half dozen more.  

 

I grabbed an HD back in July.  It's fantastic and was my first "high end" diawa.  tatula and curado are more than fine, but the met, zillion, and bantam are ruining me.  I feel like I can never look, touch, or fish anything more expensive.  haha

 

scott

5 minutes ago, Aaron_H said:

 

Excellent quality, and killer inshore for trout and redfish.

 

Been interested in these, what kind of hook is it? medium wire? 12-15lb line?

 

scott

[Aaron_H]

13 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

Been interested in these, what kind of hook is it? medium wire? 12-15lb line?

 

scott

 

Medium wire is about right, it's not heavy gauge but it's a strong hook. We typically throw them on 20lb braid to a 15-20lb fluoro leader when we throw them inshore. Also a weedless variation that is nice.

[clemsondds]

On 10/8/2022 at 1:31 PM, FishTank said:

I was going to wait until next year but I reached out to one my rod sources and got a NRX+ 895C shipped for $470. I haven't used it yet but it is much lighter feeling that I thought it would be.  I am pairing it with my Zillion HD. 

 

Hey have you had a chance to try this rod out?  I'm wondering if it's THE rod for 1/2-3/4oz football jigs. Thanks

[Fishingmickey]

On 11/15/2022 at 9:18 PM, softwateronly said:

 but the met, zillion, and bantam are ruining me. 

Me too...

FM

[FishTank]

2 hours ago, clemsondds said:

Hey have you had a chance to try this rod out?  I'm wondering if it's THE rod for 1/2-3/4oz football jigs. Thanks

I have used it a few times. It's great and powerful.  The first 7min of this video explains pretty close to how I feel.  This rod, and any like it, gets heavy if you use it all day.

 

[clemsondds]

3 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I have used it a few times. It's great and powerful.  The first 7min of this video explains pretty close to how I feel.  This rod, and any like it, gets heavy if you use it all day.

 

Cool thanks

[Darth-Baiter]

54 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I have used it a few times. It's great and powerful.  The first 7min of this video explains pretty close to how I feel.  This rod, and any like it, gets heavy if you use it all day.

 

i dont know that guys name.  but i got the feeling if he woke up one morning and only owned MY reels/rods, he would throw himself out a window.

 

rarified air for sure.  his stuff. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Ordered around 11pm Sunday, arrived today around 2pm.    Third time buying from Digitaka, they absolutely have ruined me to all reasonable expectations in terms of pricing, shipping, and overall exceptionalism.    

 

As for the reel, it's the most refined reel I've ever owned....the level of detail is ridiculous.   Japanese reels are in a league of their own, and I've never regretted buying one.     I can't wait to start fishing with it.    

[Fishingmickey]

10 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Ordered around 11pm Sunday, arrived today around 2pm.    Third time buying from Digitaka, they absolutely have ruined me to all reasonable expectations in terms of pricing, shipping, and overall exceptionalism.    

 

As for the reel, it's the most refined reel I've ever owned....the level of detail is ridiculous.   Japanese reels are in a league of their own, and I've never regretted buying one.     I can't wait to start fishing with it.    

Even the packaging is great. Perfect gaffer tape job on the outside and Japanese newspaper to read on the inside.

FM

[AlabamaSpothunter]

4 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said:

Even the packaging is great. Perfect gaffer tape job on the outside and Japanese newspaper to read on the inside.

FM

100%.....plus you get the anime cartoon + promotion for JDM lure/reel brochure, a sticker, and the packer's signature.    All three of mine have been packed by the same person.     

 

It's important to make the customer feel special and wanted, sounds obvious, but it's a disappearing trait among businesses today.    

[ScottW]

44 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

100%.....plus you get the anime cartoon + promotion for JDM lure/reel brochure, a sticker, and the packer's signature.    All three of mine have been packed by the same person.     

 

It's important to make the customer feel special and wanted, sounds obvious, but it's a disappearing trait among businesses today.    

Ordered my reel from them Monday and it arrived today as well. I’m dumbfounded on the quick shipping. From Kobe, Japan! ? Like the cartoon and other stuff too.

 

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, sdw215 said:

Ordered my reel from them Monday and it arrived today as well. I’m dumbfounded on the quick shipping. From Kobe, Japan! ? Like the cartoon and other stuff too.

Ya, all three of my reels, ordered from them at different times, came in within 3 days...meanwhile shops here in the states don't even get the order out the door for 2-3 days, then it's another 1/2 to a week before you see it - if you're lucky.

[AlabamaSpothunter]

14 minutes ago, sdw215 said:

Ordered my reel from them Monday and it arrived today as well. I’m dumbfounded on the quick shipping. From Kobe, Japan! ? Like the cartoon and other stuff too.

 

Fantastic, and I'm glad you were able to take advantage of these deals.

 

That's a sexy looking reel.   

[Southernbasser]