Super User Master Bait'r Posted July 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 14, 2015 snowboarding is an expensive hobby of mine as well..... usually it's cold and i'm ready to drop some coins on gear while not fishing too much.... then it hits me, snow falls and my money goes to the snowboard. I hear that! If you ever venture North to the great state of Vermont be sure to get ahold of me! I run the volunteer operations groups that maintain all the tree skiing up at Magic Mountain as well as doing all their snowmaking pipeline and chairlift repair welding. I'd be happy to hook it up with some free vouchers or at least a nice discount. 2 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 14, 2015 Super User Posted July 14, 2015 DirtyDeuceGoose - the hippy is my go to jig for a big bite in the spring or fall. I usually order them in 2 sizes, either 3\8 or 1/2 oz. Size depends on depth of water and also the trailer chosen. With that much living rubber there is a ton of wind resistance and action built in. Choosing a heavier head weight helps combat that. For trailers the 3\8 usually get full size beaver style baits to add bulk and weight plus castability. The 1\2 oz size I usually run a more aggressive trailer with more movement like a bigger Keitech crazy flapper, lobster, etc. 1 Quote
DirtyDeuceGoose Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Awesome, thanks!! Great info that I'm sure I can capitalize from. 1 Quote
boostr Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I know it isn't fishing related, but I told the monkey to take his drum and beat it. Then I put this together. Still waiting on the 15"x13" tom to be finished. Might be picking up an ash 13"x7" snare, and looking at a Tama birch kit as an "in between" set. Are you attempting to outdo Neil Peart... Quote
thomas15 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 snowboarding is an expensive hobby of mine as well..... usually it's cold and i'm ready to drop some coins on gear while not fishing too much.... then it hits me, snow falls and my money goes to the snowboard. for now it's fishing and last night was a good night! TW order came in (late) but the Dobyns Glass 705 is now here as is all the extras i placed in the cart.... IMG_3817.JPG I have been doing a lot of pistol shooting in the last 3 years. Started handloading my ammo almost 2 years ago. Right now I have 3 presses (a single stage Rockchucker, an RCBS turret press and a progressive Hornady LNL). I load and shoot about 600-1000 rounds per month (depending on if my wife and/or son joins me). And have a lot of reloading components. I'm lucky, my club has an indoor range and we get together every week for fun/practice, regardless of the weather. I shoot in 2 or 3 matches per month on average. Between that, fishing, work and school, I'm busy. Quote
robster80 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 got my TW order in. picked up the plano softsider x 3700 tackle bag (3600 just wasnt big enough) and a prism clown yozuri prop bait Quote
S. Sass Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 kickerfish1 those are some purdy jigs brother. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 kickerfish1 those are some purdy jigs brother. Thank you sir! Sure they look good but they also have quality components, great attention to detail, and they are well balanced. Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Whats in the box from bamafrogs? ~Kevin 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 Did the flower thing come with it too? Quote
Kevin Beachy Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Did the flower thing come with it too? Ya, didn't you know that bamafrogs sold table clothes? ~Kevin Quote
RyanFishing Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I guess you could say I got a few Strike King baits... 4 Quote
boostr Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 well, I got home and this was waiting for me... ...and I will pair this with a fishing rod... 1 Quote
dropshottah Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I wanted to try the Havoc Flat Dawg... so I bought this to get the free shipping Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Just spent $62 at Academy Sports. Bought a rod holder, paddle holder, waterproof phone carrier, and 50 pound Suffix Performance braid (only used braid a few times). Quote
Jaiden Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 I'll hopefully get this thing wet this weekend. 9 Quote
Brnnoser6983 Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 My lipless order came in last night! 4 Cotton Cordells super spots 5 SK Red Eyes 4 Rat-l-traps Z-man project chatter A couple Spro frogs Oh and I scored a 44 in measuring board off eBay for under 20. I couldn't even find a 21 for that price. Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 The bait monkey's hold over me is getting stronger........ A broken rod, tempting bargain bins, and a great deal on Flea Bay led to a tackle binge this last week. Everything is new to me except the reel. Minus the combo, everything was purchased for $40.00, which isn't a half bad deal! Gonna have fun testing them all out this week. 5 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Nice haul Senkolover! 1 Quote
Joe H. Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 The bait monkey's hold over me is getting stronger........ A broken rod, tempting bargain bins, and a great deal on Flea Bay led to a tackle binge this last week. Everything is new to me except the reel. Minus the combo, everything was purchased for $40.00, which isn't a half bad deal! Gonna have fun testing them all out this week. *** 1.jpg *** 3.jpg *** 4.jpg *** 5.jpg Rage.jpg Other.jpg Good deal! Nice combo as well. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 I'll hopefully get this thing wet this weekend. Nice bait. I had to talk myself out of buying one the other day. I haven't looked to see if they're sold out, too tempting. 1 Quote
Dogmatic Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I'll hopefully get this thing wet this weekend. I really love the way this bait swims, and I really want it to be a fish catcher, but I haven't hooked up yet with it. Mattlures Hardgill still the king. 3 Quote
Super User tcbass Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 The bait monkey's hold over me is getting stronger........ A broken rod, tempting bargain bins, and a great deal on Flea Bay led to a tackle binge this last week. Everything is new to me except the reel. Minus the combo, everything was purchased for $40.00, which isn't a half bad deal! Gonna have fun testing them all out this week. *** 1.jpg *** 3.jpg *** 4.jpg *** 5.jpg Rage.jpg Other.jpg How you liking that *** Black? Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Love it! Super sensitive. Landed about 10 fish on it, all on texas rigs. Used it today in thick (ish) vegetation. Pulled in a huge snapping turtle, which broke my hook later. Also hooked a big 4 pounder, and was horsing it in over the vegetation when the hook popped out. Nothing I could do, but the rod handled the bigger bass well. Very happy with it so far. Took a little while to get used to the smaller butt and small trigger, but I'm adjusted now. I'll put up a full first impressions review later this next week. 1 Quote
Super User tcbass Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Love it! Super sensitive. Landed about 10 fish on it, all on texas rigs. Used it today in thick (ish) vegetation. Pulled in a huge snapping turtle, which broke my hook later. Also hooked a big 4 pounder, and was horsing it in over the vegetation when the hook popped out. Nothing I could do, but the rod handled the bigger bass well. Very happy with it so far. Took a little while to get used to the smaller butt and small trigger, but I'm adjusted now. I'll put up a full first impressions review later this next week. Nice. Quote
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