Birdman2136 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I see the Tackle Junkies started a thread on what they purchased for tackle. I thought it would be fun to see what people purchased over the bonanza that is Black Friday sales! I spent plenty of money on tackle, but I also bought three new rods and three new reels. Dobyn's Colt 734 x Abu Garcia Pro Max - Purchased for throwing an S Waver and possibly branching into other larger baits... Should be interesting since I've never used a bait caster. *Yikes* Kistler Helium 3 Light MH 7'0 Spinning x Daiwa Fuego 2500 - Swim Jigs/Jigs/Bottom contact Shimano Zodias x Daiwa Fuego 2500 - Drop Shot/Ned Rig/3 inch swim baits Hope others were blessed enough to buy some rods/reels they had their eyes on.... now all I can do is stare at them while I reluctantly go ice fishing. 2 Quote
BigAngus752 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I had seen a Powell M/XF spinning rod on the clearance rack at my local Field and Stream about a month ago and it was exactly what I had been looking for. They wanted $79 (retail $99) and that wasn't enough discount for me. My wife wanted some new workout clothes so she wanted to be at Dick's on T-Giving when they opened at 6pm for their sale. I tagged along and sure enough the Powell was still there. Got it for $54. Then I noticed a Fenwick Elite Tech casting rod on the clearance rack ($150 retail). I bought that for $74. Then I got home and saw a post on this forum that Duckett had a deal if you buy one Terex for $100 (normally $130) they send you a second Terex MH casting rod for free! So I bought a Terex spinning rod. I just couldn't pass these deals up. Normally I don't even shop on Black Friday! LOL 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 Birdman, I don't think you are done shopping yet. Japantackle has the Shimano Scorpion 70/71 on sale for $172 (from $245). And, yes, I have one on the way. Surely you could find another rod on sale. Me and the Bait Monkey are pals. I help him when I can. EDIT: I gave in to the Bait Monkey after promising myself I wouldn't be such an easy mark. I just received an Okuma Helios SX and have a Supreme XT (BC reel) on the way. Also a Lew's 7'6" MF Custom Pro Stick (casting) on the way. My first Lew's rod. 1 1 Quote
ItsHardwick Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 All I got rod/reel wise is a Zillion sv tw. Got lots and lots of baits tho. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 For me: Dobyns Champion 734C Dobyns Champion 704S Daiwa RG AB spinning reel About $150 in assorted plastics/lures/terminal tackle 4 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 Daiwa 7'2" MH/R Glass Cranking Rod (I actually have the old version, but got the new one as I use it a lot and having matching handles will be nice) Daiwa 7' M/R Glass Cranking Rod St Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" M?XF (topwater) rod Pflueger Patriarch Reel Then about $500 pre 20% discount in lures, mostly cranks with different wobbles and some poppers, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits as I lost a few last year. So I'm going to need a reel and some line and I'm set for next year! I'll post pictures when my orders arrive... 2 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, fishballer06 said: For me: Dobyns Champion 734C Dobyns Champion 704C Daiwa RG AB spinning reel About $150 in assorted plastics/lures/terminal tackle Someone's going to have a good fishing season next year Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Boomstick said: Someone's going to have a good fishing season next year The 704S and the Daiwa RG is my fathers Christmas gift, so yeah, he'll love it when we go to Canada in May next year. 2 Quote
Brock_v Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 Bought another Curado K that I found for 100 and a ton of baits had to refill the beaver box. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted November 30, 2018 Super User Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, fishballer06 said: The 704S and the Daiwa RG is my fathers Christmas gift, so yeah, he'll love it when we go to Canada in May next year. I loved fishing in Canada! Never know if you're getting a bass, pike, bullhead or a muskie up there! Quote
Vilas15 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 Pflueger Summit XT for half price that Replaces an old Shimano Spirex. Also got some Get Bit Baits tubes (not on sale). I'm anticipating a trip to Sturgeon Bay next spring and heard good things about them, and they're made right there in GB. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 My needs for fishing gear prevailed over my wants for more gear, so purchases were...0 2 Quote
Tizi Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I upgraded all of my 1970's and 1980's gear: Dobyn's Fury 704C Diawa Fuego CT 6.3:1 Carbonlite 2.0 JCT70MTF Daiwa Fuego CT 7.3:1 Carbonlite 2.0 JCT76HTXF Carbonlite 2.0 8.3:1 Carbonlite 2.0 JCT66MLS Daiwa RG AB 2500 Lew's Mach 1 Spinning Combo - medium Lew's Mach 1 Casting Combo - medium/heavy $600 in TW lures and terminal tackle A few tackle bags from Dicks A-Series Duffle A-Series 3600 NO MORE BAIT MONKEY! 2 Quote
waymont Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 Dobyns Fury 735C Daiwa Tatula LT 3000 Daiwa Tatula spinning rod Lots of soft plastics and jigs too Line Flouro and McCoy copolymer Ebay and TW were my spots 1 Quote
scbassin Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I have a Scorpion 71 XG on the way from Digitaka shipped for $175.16. I wonder if they are going to discontinue that line. 2 Quote
evilcatfish Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 Got a Major Craft NAS-F691M and several spools of line. Technically, the the rod is a gift though so I'll have to wait a few weeks to use it. Almost pulled the trigger on a new Dobyns too but was able to resist temptation Quote
zell_pop1 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I bought Defier and Defier Armillo from TW, still think it was overpriced even with 20% off but maybe I'll change my mind this spring after using it. 1 Quote
Birdman2136 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Posted November 30, 2018 Some good choices out there. My Kistler Rod made it tonight. Waiting for the kids to go to bed to inspect it. :) Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted December 1, 2018 Super User Posted December 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said: TW got me for $925 of baits... You didn't even try to fight off the bait monkey. 2 Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted December 1, 2018 Super User Posted December 1, 2018 I picked up a Fury 795SB to throw 68 Specials and BBZ Rat 50’s on, but unfortunately I am not really digging it. I stuck a daiwa millionaire cv-z 253a I had laying around on it but it’s very cumbersome to cast and doesnt feel any more powerful nor cast further then the Hyuga 72H/sv103 combo I have been throwing those lures on. I am going to stick a sv103 on it and try again this weekend, but I fear that I am gonna end up selling it off and getting a more powerful rod. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 1, 2018 Global Moderator Posted December 1, 2018 21 hours ago, Log Catcher said: You didn't even try to fight off the bait monkey. Just took his hand and skipped through the store together is more like it ? I spent $40 on Overstocks War Eagle sale and I bought a Lucky Craft pointer 158 from Ilovehardbaits. Quote
tander Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 Didn't buy much this year, just line to respool for next year, replaced some cranks, sinkers, and some swim bait hooks. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted December 2, 2018 Super User Posted December 2, 2018 The bait monkey and I have redefined our relationship this holiday season. We will most likely pick each other's fleas off until mid March. 1 Quote
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