Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[NorthernBasser]

58 minutes ago, JediAmoeba said:

I have tried to like glass-type rods for chatterbaits and just can't get used to it. I much prefer an xf graphite rod with direct feedback. 

I use both. I like graphite better is fishing around grass/cover. Overall my favorite rod has been a Kistler Feel N Reel composite rod. Kind of best of both worlds.

[ATA]

-dozen acrylic lure stand

-spooling station

-some hook removers

-rod holder for wall

-some bobber stopper

They are small but still working:

[OHBuckets]

I recently got a couple of the largemouth Hudds

[AlabamaSpothunter]

1 hour ago, ATA said:

-dozen acrylic lure stand

-spooling station

-some hook removers

-rod holder for wall

-some bobber stopper

They are small but still working:

Dang a Hinkle Trout.....rarest and most expensive bait I've seen posted.

 

What are the other two in the front row?    Awesome stuff and cool display.  

[RipzLipz]

4 hours ago, gimruis said:

I like these.  Had a lot of success in recent years with them.

I’ve used them with success as spinnerbait trailers in MM Moonlight on big black spinnerbaits at night. Zoom now makes a black split tail so that will probably become my primary night trailer. Have also used them as jig trailers with success (the Menace). Planning on seeing what happens with them on a chatterbait in different colors this year. Will also see what happens with speed worms on both SB & CB as trailers.

[gim]

@RipzLipz I like the shorter, stubbier profile that it presents in lakes where bluegills are the primary forage. It looks a lot like a small wounded sunfish when it goes through the water. I did really good with it in 2020 at night time (the first pandemic year).

[RipzLipz]

@gimruis I like it, but I’m experimenting with vibration a bit - plus I’m fishing a completely different lake the past 18 months which produced some pushing 7lbs but most were caught during the day. Trying to adjust night presentation to see what they prefer. I may be choosing lures & combos with too much thump, if that’s even possible. I know there’s panfish in this place but they’re gorging on something else & I’m almost convinced it isn’t shad. This year I’m going to try & get that figured out or at least add more pieces to the puzzle, hopefully with assistance from a little ‘bird whose call is a distinct pinging sound. 😉😎

[RipzLipz]

@JediAmoeba or @Derek1 is that the 7" Slobster? Are they still making those?

[Derek1]

4 hours ago, RipzLipz said:

@JediAmoeba or @Derek1 is that the 7" Slobster? Are they still making those?

7” sounds about right. It’s a serious piece of plastic. 

[JediAmoeba]

7 hours ago, RipzLipz said:

@JediAmoeba or @Derek1 is that the 7" Slobster? Are they still making those?

They do make them but only sell them at shows I guess. They were at the NE Expo this past weekend. 

[jpike16]

Slowly getting ready for spring

[RipzLipz]

@JediAmoeba Out of reactions for the day. Thank you!

[WaskaCrank12]

I had asked people on BR for recommendations for flat sided crank baits and got many replies and suggestions -- these are the ones I purchased (thru several companies/sales) -- I look forward to giving them a try this spring !

[waymont]

1 hour ago, WaskaCrank12 said:

flat sided crank baits

Get a few Rapala Tiny 4 baits too. They have been the best producing flat for me and my crew.

22 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

I have tried to like glass-type rods for chatterbaits and just can't get used to it. I much prefer an xf graphite rod with direct feedback.

I vacillate between a Loomis JWR and MBR, slower rods don't mesh with my style very well. I tried a St Croix Rip N Chatter which was ok, but felt a little sloppy to me.

[OHBuckets]

Pile of Tharp Jigs arrived today - should get to throw them this weekend...

[OmegaDPW]

With all of the good responses I got on my Marabou jig thread, this followed me home today. 

[PhishLI]

Last week a ginormous Pickerel swiped my prized and perfectly tuned SPRO Shad 40 Floater in Wicked Perch, so I self-soothed with a little shopping.

[RichF]

Wanted a dedicated jerkbait reel so I could use my Curado 70 for something else and didn’t wanna spend much since I hate jerkbait fishing haha. Been curious about the quality of these little guys, figured why not for $99. 

[UncleSasquatch]

19 hours ago, RichF said:

Wanted a dedicated jerkbait reel so I could use my Curado 70 for something else and didn’t wanna spend much since I hate jerkbait fishing haha. Been curious about the quality of these little guys, figured why not for $99. 

I think you’ll be happy, I have one that I use for cranks and Jerkbaits and it casts them so well. 

[A-Jay]

Just purchased more jerkbaits.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_KVD_300_Sinking_Deep_Jerkbait/descpage-SKKVDDJ.html

Seems it's a race at this point.

I'll either sell all my gear,

replace it with all new gear,

or

we'll get open water.

Stay tuned

A-Jay

 

 

 

[RipzLipz]

 

(Whispering) From the last sales. Add/replenish trailer supply, a few new lures & a couple prop baits to try out up at Rainy Lake & see if the smaller profile gets more looks. One Mini Max is already tied up with a matching Hog Farmer Spunk Shad trailer (chartreuse & white).

[Jmurphy87]

Got a new cheap reel for my ultralight, wanted to try some 2lb test, just spooled up a old beater that I had two days ago with 4Lb and didn’t feel like ripping it off to put 2lb on. I also got some line and some crappie baits to go with it lol.

[JediAmoeba]

Got a couple baits - one is a wake n crank and the other is a prototype glide to try out. Pretty psyched. 

[NorthernBasser]

2 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

Got a couple baits - one is a wake n crank and the other is a prototype glide to try out. Pretty psyched. 

Those look niiice.

[FishTax]

Here is my bass pro haul from a week ago. Notable items inspired by this forum, the buzz bait @Pat Brown, the snagless Sally @Catt and the blade baits although they didn't have the vault so I got a few others to try. Someone mentioned the steel shad, don't recall who but I went with the big one. No dinks here 😎