Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[Scott804]

As promised, ended up with some jackall stuff from the local tackle store too, and an evergreen grass ripper. 

[NorthernBasser]

1 hour ago, Jrob78 said:

That is sweet!

I tried to buy an Enox BMJ from TW a few months ago but there was a mix up in their system and I never ended up getting it. I definitely want to try one though and their custom options are very intriguing.

The ENOX line looks really nice. I don't have any of those. This will be my 2nd ZOLO, which is a step down from the ENOX. Also have an IKOS.

[Scott804]

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

I am not sure I have ever related to a post more... 

[KP Duty]

2 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

You guys ever have it where, you see something that looks nice and you're like "man, I'd love to have that". But then the more practical side of your brain says "yeah, it'd be nice, but you don't need it". But then you think to yourself "yeah, but you only live once, I work hard, I deserve to spoil myself from time to time". But then you think "eh, I just spend x amount of dollars on fishing stuff this past month, I really shouldn't". Then you think "true, this is money I shouldn't be spending right now, but I'll just sell a rod or 2 that I don't use much anymore to cover it". But then the smart part of the brain says "oh BS, you know dang well you ain't selling those rods...this will just add to all the rods that you really don't NEED".

 

So you finally listen to the practical side of your brain and decide that you don't need it. It'll be money well-spent on something else...something you NEED.

 

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

 

Well that just happened to me over the past few days. I saw a custom drop on a few ALX rods. Talked to them to get more info on it. And I finally pulled the trigger today. If it fishes as well as it looks I should be a happy camper. I have a few other ALX rods that I really enjoy, so I'm sure I'll be happy with the purchase.

 

 

 

Sweet lookin' rod.  I thought it was an Edge rod at first due to the woven carbon handle.

[ATA]

Got the famouse 6'10" Champion XP for pond hopping.

[RB 77]

On 12/21/2022 at 9:14 AM, NorthernBasser said:

My PF orders, a small TW order and Grande Bass swimbaits/Air Tail Rattlers. Oh, and a few rods from two JDM companies I never tried before. Major Craft Benkei and Legit Design Stand Out. Can't use them yet but both rods feel and look great. Wasn't sure what reel I was gonna get for the Benkei, then remembered I had a Lew's LFS that was rodless...and bonus, it just so happens to match up nicely with the gold accents.

 

Some of these Berkley baits I absolutely didn't need. A few I haven't fished before but figured I'd give them a shot at that price. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bought a couple of those Drift Walkers on a whim cruising through a tackle shop earlier this year and the with the little I have thrown them, I am already starting to love them. 

[NorthernBasser]

55 minutes ago, RB 77 said:

 

 

I bought a couple of those Drift Walkers on a whim cruising through a tackle shop earlier this year and the with the little I have thrown them, I am already starting to love them. 

Good to hear. I really didn't need any more walking baits, but with that sale I was intrigued. Always like trying new walking baits. 

[5by3]

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

Good to hear. I really didn't need any more walking baits, but with that sale I was intrigued. Always like trying new walking baits. 

I haven’t tried the drift walker yet, but I love the cane walkers. For $3 during the sale that is tough to beat!

[KP Duty]

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

[MN Fisher]

2 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

[king fisher]

When I was young, my older brother told me Santa doesn't exist.  This photo is proof he lied.

[Dash Riprock]

2 hours ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

 

[killobet]

3 hours ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

You win!!?

[PotatoLake]

@KP Duty That’s a mic drop of a photo!

[ATA]

4 hours ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

[NorthernBasser]

5 hours ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

Wow you cleaned house! No wonder I couldn't get everything I wanted! ?

[WaterOtter]

Thank you bait monkey, you were right -- I bought this fish spatula a few years back like you told me to, and today my wife has been using it to make Christmas cookies!    ?

 

[Columbia Craw]

Some serious eye candy

[heavyduty]

5 hours ago, WaterOtter said:

Thank you bait monkey, you were right -- I bought this fish spatula a few years back like you told me to, and today my wife has been using it to make Christmas cookies!    ?

 

That's my most favorite cookie in the world! We call them "boiled cookies".

[MidwestBassAttack]

23 hours ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

Sweet mother….that’s one epic haul….love it!!

[Susky River Rat]

My wife talked to the bait monkey for me. Even a new rod and reel set up.

[MN Fisher]

In addition to the guided trip, the wife also added to my reel collection.

 

This brings my arsenal additions this year to 7 new reels (5-BC, 2-Spin) and 5 new rods (4-BC, 1-Spin)

[Columbia Craw]

On 12/24/2022 at 6:19 AM, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

I’m sorry but what series of rods are those??

8 minutes ago, Columbia Craw said:

I’m sorry but what series of rods are those??

Disregard, Fantanistas

[Eric 26]

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[NorthernBasser]

5 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

In addition to the guided trip, the wife also added to my reel collection.

Guided trip? To where?