KP Duty Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 1 minute ago, FishTank said: I bought one just before Christmas. Great rod. I have only been able to use it a few times but it has special feel to it. I can't wait to get out on some big water (aka not a pond) to use it. Great rods...not sure where they get 'slow' for the taper...it's fairly vetsatile. I wanted a second one 'in the future', but JLS has them in stock, so I had to act. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 18, 2023 Super User Posted January 18, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 4:21 PM, Master Bait'r said: Been a while since I posted here but I’m still out there collecting stuff. Just picked up a new rod I’m WICKED stoked on- the new P5 Kirasame Kameyama Special with the stinger tip. Planning to use it for bottom contact soft plastics and small jigs and I can’t wait to put an exsence on it and go to town. The taper on this rod is absolutely unreal- the stinger tip gives so much more versatility than it could have otherwise- combining small bait sensitivity and flex in the tip with big boy backbone just beyond it. It feels like it should handle everything from Neds to 5” senkos with EWG heads and I’m stoked to find out. I was sent this rod by accident. I so wanted to keep it but the supplier insisted I send it back to Japan despite the shipping cost being almost as much as the rod. I have been considering it ever since but I don't tend to use spinning rods as mush as I use to. The tip of this rod is something special though. The rod I received did come with instructions (which was weird) that the rod tip is not as stiff or powerful as other rods and to fish accordingly. 3 minutes ago, KP Duty said: Great rods...not sure where they get 'slow' for the taper...it's fairly vetsatile. I wanted a second one 'in the future', but JLS has them in stock, so I had to act. You talk about about acting.... Did you see that they had a Megabass Arms Challenge? I went to check on an order from them and the front page of their website locked up. I refreshed it and there it was. I immediately put in my cart but then I thought would I actually fish this piece of art. I stared at it for 5 minutes and then it was gone..... So next time, if lightning strikes, I am snagging one of those bad boys. Quote
Mbirdsley Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 This is the first tackle I’ve bought since probably July or august. Gasp, I’m going through withdrawals. First picture of stuff is all from the same vendor on eBay. Which, you can get good deals on but, usually the lots are the same color/type of bait. 6 x 2 pack of owner tournament trailers in white blue flash. I only paid 20 bucks for that lot. I have some x-raps I need to replace the back hook on. 6 x 3 packs of strike king squadron swim bait jig heads in 1/8 which, I paid $20 3 ever green stealth blade jack hammers in 1/2 oz in bhite delight. $30 for all 3 kinda good deal depending on where you buy your jack hammers from. Generally I’ve seen jack hammers run from $12 to $17 depending on vender. Bhite has been a very good color in 3/8 oz. I’m hoping with it being heavier and the blade being smaller than most chatter baits that it will help keep the lure deeper. last pic is a 2 pack of spro phat flies in blue gill. I really want to get into float and fly fishing in the early spring. I’d like to have some success that start making my own flies. time to get ready. It’s been a mild winter up here in the mitten state. I have a feeling we could be fishing by mid March. 8 Quote
Super User Koz Posted January 18, 2023 Super User Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, KP Duty said: I'd google past tournament results for Lanier during the month you'll be fishing it. Just one of the steps I take before I prefish a new lake. Thanks. I have looked through previous years worth of tournament data by month for the lakes we are fishing at, studied the maps, researched preferred forage and structure, read tons of articles on each lake, and have some "secret" GPS coordinates for some lakes. But as a co-angler this year, much of that is up to the boater when I get paired with someone random. I'll be paired with a buddy for some of the tournaments. All of the lakes we're fishing are historically tough. The biggest bag for a boater on any of the lakes was under 21 pounds. 1 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 18, 2023 Super User Posted January 18, 2023 Imakatsu DILEMMA POPPER NEW - KKJAPANLURE Trying to not give in and buy this popper because I have 129 others but the temptation is great. Allen Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted January 18, 2023 Author Super User Posted January 18, 2023 7 hours ago, FishTank said: I was sent this rod by accident. I so wanted to keep it but the supplier insisted I send it back to Japan despite the shipping cost being almost as much as the rod. I have been considering it ever since but I don't tend to use spinning rods as mush as I use to. The tip of this rod is something special though. The rod I received did come with instructions (which was weird) that the rod tip is not as stiff or powerful as other rods and to fish accordingly. I also have other JWR rods but I have found that I really like the physics and positioning of a spinning rod in bottom contact baits when I’m finesse jigging for a long time, for me it is very intuitive and natural. Also this tip seems absolutely perfect for my bigger bento minnow drop shotting desires. I would love to see those instructions lol, mine did not come with that! Quote
Scott804 Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 17 hours ago, Munkin said: Imakatsu DILEMMA POPPER NEW - KKJAPANLURE Trying to not give in and buy this popper because I have 129 others but the temptation is great. Allen Man that thing just looks like it gets bit don't it. Ordering one, looks too dang good. Quote
ScottW Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 @AlabamaSpothunter, are you sure these Flashback Minis are all that? They’re tiny! I also got my Garmin Striker 4 kit today. Looking forward to using it asap. Got it on sale at BPS. 6 Quote
CM-fisher Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 38 minutes ago, ScottW said: I also got my Garmin Striker 4 kit today. I got the Striker 4 ice fishing bundle, and I've really liked it so far. If I get some mounting accessories and a power source I can put it on my kayak in the spring. 2 Quote
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted January 19, 2023 Super User Posted January 19, 2023 58 minutes ago, ScottW said: @AlabamaSpothunter, are you sure these Flashback Minis are all that? They’re tiny! I also got my Garmin Striker 4 kit today. Looking forward to using it asap. Got it on sale at BPS. Awesome stuff Scott....and that green model is killer, I haven't seen that one yet. I got one with a Chartreuse blade, but not those green swimbodies. Love my Garmin, I'm sure you will too. Caught about 10 fish on that bait today......and one 2lb Crappie. Second 2lb+ Crappie now on this bait. Now you got to get some 3" Armor Shad, and then you'll see that it makes the perfect 3" Shad imitator. ETA; I'll send you some of the Armor Shads if you can't find them locally, Marks Outdoors carries them. 3 Quote
ScottW Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Awesome stuff Scott....and that green model is killer, I haven't seen that one yet. I got one with a Chartreuse blade, but not those green swimbodies. Love my Garmin, I'm sure you will too. Caught about 10 fish on that bait today......and one 2lb Crappie. Second 2lb+ Crappie now on this bait. Now you got to get some 3" Armor Shad, and then you'll see that it makes the perfect 3" Shad imitator. ETA; I'll send you some of the Armor Shads if you can't find them locally, Marks Outdoors carries them. Been a minute since I’ve been to Marks Outdoors. They still on Hwy 31 in Vestavia? 2 Quote
WaterOtter Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, ScottW said: Marks Outdoors. They still on Hwy 31 in Vestavia OMG I've been there when I used to live in Bama! I used to have more fun at Simmons in Bessemer, though, and that's where I bought most of my equipment. The power of the bait monkey sure was strong there. Good times. 3 Quote
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted January 19, 2023 Super User Posted January 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, WaterOtter said: OMG I've been there when I used to live in Bama! I used to have more fun at Simmons in Bessemer, though, and that's where I bought most of my equipment. The power of the bait monkey sure was strong there. Good times. They are an awesome store, bought lots of tackle from them as well. Good people. They got me for $500 for a Trijicon RMR last year, Marks is just closer to me. 1 Quote
ScottW Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, WaterOtter said: OMG I've been there when I used to live in Bama! I used to have more fun at Simmons in Bessemer, though, and that's where I bought most of my equipment. The power of the bait monkey sure was strong there. Good times. I’ve been to Simmons before too! You’re right about the bait monkey power there. Good thing I live further away now or my wife would have me mixed up in the pond feeder. ? 2 Quote
Super User ATA Posted January 19, 2023 Super User Posted January 19, 2023 4 hours ago, ScottW said: @AlabamaSpothunter, are you sure these Flashback Minis are all that? They’re tiny! I also got my Garmin Striker 4 kit today. Looking forward to using it asap. Got it on sale at BPS. I have same Germine 4 but mine is VC, They are awesome. I am using it for my float tube but I think you got it for ice fishing. Quote
ScottW Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, ATA said: I have same Germine 4 but mine is VC, They are awesome. I am using it for my float tube but I think you got it for ice fishing. No ice down here, fortunately. Got it as it’s portable and has its own battery and charger. It’s going on the inflatable pontoon I have. ? Edited January 19, 2023 by ScottW Typos 3 Quote
waymont Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, ScottW said: No ice down here, fortunately. Got it as it’s portable and has its own battery and charger. It’s going on the inflatable pontoon I have. ? There's a portable sonar that has a battery in the unit? Quote
ScottW Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 20 minutes ago, waymont said: There's a portable sonar that has a battery in the unit? Rechargeable too. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/garmin-striker-4-portable-fishfinder-and-gps-plotter 3 Quote
Cdn Angler Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Annual TW order. Most of this tackle is intended for SMB up here in Canada. 17 Quote
JWall14 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Cdn Angler said: Annual TW order. Most of this tackle is intended for SMB up here in Canada. Those wakes should get CRUSHED!! Also those neds are sweet! 2 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 19, 2023 Super User Posted January 19, 2023 57 minutes ago, Cdn Angler said: Annual TW order. Most of this tackle is intended for SMB up here in Canada. I started fishing the Speed Wake this last year late summer. Big fan of it. The fish really seemed to really smash it. Haven't caught anything too big but smallies and largemouth both ate it. 13 Quote
Cdn Angler Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 44 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said: I started fishing the Speed Wake this last year late summer. Big fan of it. The fish really seemed to really smash it. Haven't caught anything too big but smallies and largemouth both ate it. Nice fish there!! I tried it last year and caught some nice ones before casting it into a tree lol. I liked that you could burn it and it wouldn't blow out. 2 Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 Finally got my TW order after a week and a half delay on the Trapper Hooker back order. I took full advantage of the buy more for less deal deal and absolutely reloaded on trebles, dropshop, and EWG hooks. Size 6 - Trapper Tackle EWG Short Shank Treble Hooks 8pkQty: 5 1/0, 2/0 & 3/0 - Trapper Offset Wide Gap Hooks 6pkQty: 5 Size 4, 5 & 6 - Trapper Round Bend Treble Hooks 4 8pkQty: 5 1 & 2 - Trapper Drop Shot Hooks 1 6pkQty: 5 Lugging around 10 rods should be a lot easier with the Cal Coast Fishing Rod Mule Rod Carrying System. The rest of these items should come in handy when tournament season kicks off in May, especially the Dobyns Football Jigs (Magic Craw & Midnight Purple), I can't get over the quality of these jigs, hand tied, 4 barb keeper and living rubber skirt. River2Sea D Walker 100 Green Pumpkin Red Flake Qty: 2 River2Sea D Walker 100 Ice White Qty: 2 KVD Jerkbait Phantom Perch 4.5"Qty: 1 KVD Jerkbait Clear Ayu 4.5"Qty: 1 River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65 Frog Little AllenQty: 1 Z-Man Goat Grub Green Pumpkin Goat 3.75"Qty: 2 Z-Man Goat Grub Black Blue Billy Goat 4.25"Qty: 1 Z-Man Goat Grub Green Pumpkin Billy Goat 4.25"Qty: 1 Z-Man Turbo Fattyz Green Pumpkin 6"Qty: 1 Z-Man Turbo Fattyz Pearl 6"Qty: 1 17 Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted January 23, 2023 Super User Posted January 23, 2023 Small haul. Most on clearance at Academy. Got a Boo Yah 3/8 oz buzzbait (first buzzbait I’ve owned in a long time), a 6th Sense Curve squarebill, a pack of Yum Dingers, some 3/8 oz. tungsten bullet weights and a pack of 2/0 Gamakatsu circle octopus hooks (been using 1/0 but want to try a bigger hook for wacky rigs). Looked at some rods and saw a Falcon Lowrider. Of course, it was the same exact model I already have. If it was a MF I would have snapped it up quick lol. 11 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 23, 2023 Super User Posted January 23, 2023 Looks like there's a new kid in town. Pretty excited about this profile. Hybrid Jerkbait / Crankbait type deal. A-Jay 13 Quote
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