Smalls Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 I usually don’t get too excited about buying rods these days. It’s usually to fill a niche, and this is definitely no different. But when a smokin deal lands in your lap, you just pull out the card and click “proceed to check out”. I’m not a hardcore swimbaiter by any means. I love throwing em, and I’ve had some good success doing so. But I won’t dedicate the serious time to them like some do. This might change that a little. F5 put their Departure rod up for $130. So I put an order in for an 806 MH. I literally couldn’t pass up the deal. The wife even told me I couldn’t pass it up Figured- if it gets me big bass in one tourney, it paid for itself. Solid justification? Quote
BoatSquirrel Posted May 18, 2019 Posted May 18, 2019 I made an impulse buy... only one? you done well man. 2 Quote
Smalls Posted May 18, 2019 Author Posted May 18, 2019 53 minutes ago, BoatSquirrel said: I made an impulse buy... only one? you done well man. Yeah, I try to do all my buying on the off season, and save money to actually go fish during the season. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 18, 2019 Super User Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, BoatSquirrel said: I made an impulse buy... only one? you done well man. Have to admit to making more than one impulse buy. Haven't regretted them, but have wound up with more rods/reels than 3 people need. OP. Consider yourself lucky to have made only one impulse buy..................................so far. 1 Quote
Smalls Posted May 18, 2019 Author Posted May 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Have to admit to making more than one impulse buy. Haven't regretted them, but have wound up with more rods/reels than 3 people need. OP. Consider yourself lucky to have made only one impulse buy..................................so far. Oh, I’ve got plenty of impulse buys. Just wasn’t looking for a new swimbait rod. But couldn't pass this deal up. Now if LowDown ever runs a sale like that, I’ll be flat broke. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 19, 2019 Super User Posted May 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Smalls said: Oh, I’ve got plenty of impulse buys. Just wasn’t looking for a new swimbait rod. But couldn't pass this deal up. Now if LowDown ever runs a sale like that, I’ll be flat broke. Never heard of LowDown. A quick search has me agreeing with you....if I were into swimbait fishing. Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted May 19, 2019 Super User Posted May 19, 2019 I've heard good things about F5 so I probably would have jumped on that deal if I saw it. I'm generally pretty level headed and systematic about what I buy but a good sale usually gets me lol. *Edit: Damnit...the sale is still going on. Why did I have to see this lol. Only thing holding me back is that they don't come with a travel case but I also saw they were restocking travel cases soon....uggggggghhhhh. Quote
JK Jake Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 I don't blame you at all, any time I run into a good deal at Bass Pro I barely hesitate, knowing that you can't find good rods or reals for cheap prices that often. Quote
d-camarena Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 I ordered 2 reels and 3 rods in an impulse buy this week, should arrive tuesday Quote
Smalls Posted May 20, 2019 Author Posted May 20, 2019 On 5/18/2019 at 8:00 PM, MassYak85 said: I've heard good things about F5 so I probably would have jumped on that deal if I saw it. I'm generally pretty level headed and systematic about what I buy but a good sale usually gets me lol. *Edit: Damnit...the sale is still going on. Why did I have to see this lol. Only thing holding me back is that they don't come with a travel case but I also saw they were restocking travel cases soon....uggggggghhhhh. Shhhhh.... just let the monkey do it’s thing. I was saving for a LowDown. But I got to fish an F5 recently. Not mad at all about my purchase. On 5/18/2019 at 6:10 PM, new2BC4bass said: Never heard of LowDown. A quick search has me agreeing with you....if I were into swimbait fishing. Just having a LowDown or F5 makes ya wanna throw the big baits as an excuse to use the rods, they’re that nice. I’m becoming a little antsy about when my rod will get here. Haven’t even decided on a reel, yet. ? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 20, 2019 Super User Posted May 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Smalls said: I was saving for a LowDown. But I got to fish an F5 recently. Not mad at all about my purchase. Just having a LowDown or F5 makes ya wanna throw the big baits as an excuse to use the rods, they’re that nice. I’m becoming a little antsy about when my rod will get here. Haven’t even decided on a reel, yet. ? Thanks for the feedback. If you are like me, not having decided which reel to use on a rod isn't because you need another reel, but because you have several extra reels to choose from. Quote
Smalls Posted May 20, 2019 Author Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: Thanks for the feedback. If you are like me, not having decided which reel to use on a rod isn't because you need another reel, but because you have several extra reels to choose from. They’re not “extras”! They just need a home on a rod! I have a 13 Concept A that needs a minor repair. I think this is a great reason to finally send it in. Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted May 20, 2019 Super User Posted May 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Smalls said: Shhhhh.... just let the monkey do it’s thing. I managed to hold myself back lol. Quote
Smalls Posted May 21, 2019 Author Posted May 21, 2019 6 hours ago, MassYak85 said: I managed to hold myself back lol. You have more willpower than 95% of this site. Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted May 21, 2019 Super User Posted May 21, 2019 17 hours ago, Smalls said: You have more willpower than 95% of this site. Make no mistake, if it came with a travel case I would not have even hesitated lol. Quote
HenryPF Posted May 22, 2019 Posted May 22, 2019 I just bought something cause it reminded me of a movie - Jaws. KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III Spinning Reel I can't for the life of me see me using this for the fishing I normally do, but the clicky sound (like in the movie) was calling me. Quote
Smalls Posted May 22, 2019 Author Posted May 22, 2019 7 hours ago, MassYak85 said: Make no mistake, if it came with a travel case I would not have even hesitated lol. This rod will probably see minimal time in 3 pieces. A nice feature if I need it, but not why I bought it. I don’t think I’ve ever even seen a picture of the case itself. Quote
Smalls Posted May 28, 2019 Author Posted May 28, 2019 Came in Wednesday. Not sure how how to describe it other than “elegant”. It’s definitely a slick lookin rod. Feels amazing in my hands. Reel is getting sent off for repairs this week, so idk when I’ll have a chance to chuck anything with it. I might just respool my pitchin reel and throw it on this for a couple of days. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted May 28, 2019 Super User Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 4:34 PM, d-camarena said: I ordered 2 reels and 3 rods in an impulse buy this week, should arrive tuesday *You make me feel better when I shop a sale of soft baits & terminal tackle I just have to have , going over the cart three times to remove items after a critical review - then still having a cart total North of $100 ! Quote
Smalls Posted May 28, 2019 Author Posted May 28, 2019 Kind of a good thing I have to wait on my reel, actually. Going through my swimbait stuff, I don’t have much left anymore. All my huds were beyond repair, and I’ve lost a fair amount of other stuff to snags or pike. Time to stock the arsenal. Quote
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