Help me with an amazing bass fishing bday suprise for boyfriend?

[flipflops]

We are in our late 30s - my boyfriend absolutely loves bass fishing, does have his own boat, equipment all that. We live in East TN area - Southwest VA. I want some ideas of what to do for his bday that is something bass fishing related that would knock his socks off. Something equipment related - poles, reels...newest and best, maybe a charter or guided trip, anything? Help me out! 

[Cdn Angler]

Doe he order stuff off tacklewarehouse? If so login and peruse his "wishlist." Buy him those items. If you know what models/ brands of lures he likes...get more that are similar but slightly différent sizes, colours etc. 

[flipflops]

He has a LOT of lures so I think he is good there. Are there any really hot rods or reels out? What about a guided bass trip to a really hot bed bass lake? 

[Tennessee Boy]

You didn't give us a price range.   So I ask myself what would I want folks on this site to say if my wife ask the same question. 

 

I'm very picky about the tackle I use so I wouldn't want anyone to try to pick that out for me.  I would suggest this.  If he loves his boat.  See what brand it is and order him some branded apparel (hats shirts etc).  Most major boat manufactures have a great selection on their web sites.  If he doesn't like his boat and can't wait to replace it then this is a bad idea.

[flipflops]

Nope hates his boat and getting a new one next year, haha. Price 500 or less for one or multiple things. 

[NYWayfarer]

19 minutes ago, flipflops said:

Are there any really hot rods or reels out? What about a guided bass trip to a really hot bed bass lake? 

There are plenty of new rods and reels out. A good place to start is Tackle Warehouse and click on the "New Items" section. Then you can look at the new rods and reels for this season.

 

It might be helpful if you get a look at the brand names on the rods and reels he uses and stick with those. Some folks only like certain brands.

[FishinBuck07]

$500 can get him a day on the water with a guide I am sure.  Which is what I would want my wife to get if she was looking to blow me away with a surprise.  I am very particular with my gear so that would be a little iffy unless she got my wishlist stuff.  I would vote for a day on a good bass lake with a guide for a day with a better chance of catching that giant fish of my dreams!!!

[flipflops]

With us being in Southwest VA - Northeast TN the best lakes near us for bass looks like Lake Chickamauga and Santee Cooper. 

[TnRiver46]

1 minute ago, flipflops said:

With us being in Southwest VA - Northeast TN the best lakes near us for bass looks like Lake Chickamauga and Santee Cooper. 

South Holston and watauga can also be very good at times 

[flipflops]

We live right on these lakes but seems bass fishing off late can be tough and not many guides to put them on here. 

[FishinBuck07]

Chickamauga is one I hope to fish at some point in my life and a lot of the other lakes in Eastern Tenn.  I would think any of those lakes would be a great day with a guide that can stay on the fish movements better than most people!

[roadwarrior]

30 minutes ago, flipflops said:

With us being in Southwest VA - Northeast TN the best lakes near us for bass looks like Lake Chickamauga and Santee Cooper. 

Guided trip on the Chick...DONE DEAL!

 

[newriverfisherman1953]

I know you said bass but there is some excellent striper fishing in East TN. Might look at a striper guide. 

[flipflops]

Im gathering that Chickamauga is a great lake for bass? 

[roadwarrior]

32 minutes ago, flipflops said:

Im gathering that Chickamauga is a great lake for bass? 

Might be the best in the Southeast. State Record caught there last year. It probably

won't mean much to you, but this lake is stocked with "Florida Strain" largemouth 

which is a VERY BIG deal.

 

[RoLo]

22 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Might be the best in the Southeast. State Record caught there last year. It probably

won't mean much to you, but this lake is stocked with "Florida Strain" largemouth 

which is a VERY BIG deal.

 

The Chick is da Man!

 

Roger

 

 

[detroit1]

A hug and a kiss works for me.

[soflabasser]

Go fishing with your boyfriend as much as possible. That would be worth more than any thing you can buy him.

[BoatSquirrel]

These folks could probably help you with a guide on Chick...

daytonboatdock@yahoo.com

http://fishdayton.com/

 

[RoLo]

 

If your husband is anything like me, he might not relish a guided trip (my wife would perish the thought).

A gift certificate for Tackle Warehouse is a relatively risk-free route.

 

Roger

[Sam]

Suggest a G. Loomis flipping and pitching stick for around $500 at https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/fishing/fishing-rods.html'

Check the G. Loomis box and have some fun!!!!!

I must admit you are a sensational person to take the time to do this for him.

[scbassin]

As has been said A gift card to Tackle Warehouse Is very safe. He will get something he will use.

[scaleface]

I woudnt want a guide . A cabin rental with a boat slip for several days   would be more my style .

[soflabasser]

5 minutes ago, scaleface said:

I woudnt want a guide . A cabin rental with a boat slip for several days   would be more my style .

I would not want a guide either. I rather catch my own fish. Renting a cabin with a boat is a great idea.

[flipflops]

But if its a lake you're not familiar with wouldn't a guide be good to maximize the most fish and day