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I’ve used them all but ultimately have landed on heavy action moderate fast. I’m using 7’4 HMF Poison Adrenas for my 3/4 oz jigs. 50lb braid in grass, 17-20lb fluoro out of grass. Really liking my Levante Braillist for 1/2 oz jigs, which has the softer action.

They’re very similar to my favorites - the All Terrain Tackle jigs. Been using those for years. Palomar all the way. Braid or fluoro. I just got a few of these Strike Kings. Plan to use them this fall. The hooks are a little wimpy but 15lb fluoro should do fine.

This is what I use: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lazer_Trokar_Tournament_Tube_Hook/descpage-LTTTBHK.html

Thank you @gulfcaptain! I’ve only run Lowrance but have never really been impressed. Decision made!

I’m looking for a cheap bow graph. Doesn’t need to do anything crazy. Plan to hook it up to the US2 on the Fortrex so I just want depth and GPS. These two are around $300 right now. Anyone have any insight? Mostly on the Garmin.

Got to sneak into a couple team derbies during our recent visit back home to NNY with my old man and we hit a couple home runs! Won both by over 3lbs and on lakes we don’t have a ton of history on (and no pre practice). 17.66 and 22.7lbs! Gotta emphasize the equipment in this day and age: - 2014 Nitro Z7 w/ 150hp - single power pole - 9in Lowrance Elite at console - no bow graph - 80thrust Fortrex - blown aerator pump (had to hand fill the well and use recirc/stand alone oxygenators (no fish died) - top speed 51mph, had to lay on front deck to get on plane with a full livewell and half tank of gas It’s super fun to beat guys running $80k boats with all the bells and whistles!

Yessir Oh for sure! I about sh$t myself. You can filter by availablity and a bunch of stuff is still there.

Midway is having a massive blowout on tackle. Not sure what’s goin on and a lot of stuff is already outta stock but there are still some great finds left.

Lost Creek

Sportsman’s warehouse website has a bunch of their house soft plastics for dirt cheap ($0.77 per). Never used them but they look like standard molds used by brands like Big Bite Baits. Tubes, spider grubs, worms, Keitech style swim baits, beaver style baits, etc.

Sportsman’s warehouse has bogo clearance clothes. Ends at midnight but the standout deal is the Simms CX rain suit. $338 for the set!

I’m happy and also very sad that I missed this:(

Not much for fishing, but West Marine has a bunch of stuff on big time discount on their clearance page. I scored a Firman dual fuel generator for $225!

West Marine has Daiwa Procyon spinning reels buy one get one free. https://www.westmarine.com/daiwa-procyon-al-t4000d-c-spinning-reel-20052239.html?p=&utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=&utm_medium=em_mktg&utm_campaign=240326-NAT-LPOS-Fish-ALL&utm_id=1319909&sfmc_id=71267696&sfmc_conv=1&j=1319909&sfmc_sub=71267696&l=174_HTML&u=38285253&mid=514006769&jb=9232

Another Frogg Togg deal - buy the Pilot Guide II jacket get the bib free. https://www.midwayusa.com/promo/pilot0424

Frogg Toggs FTX Armour BOGO. Buy the jacket, get the bibs for free. $99 for both! Only one color though. https://www.froggtoggs.com/FTX-Armor-Jacket?quantity=1&item_color=64&utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Flash Sale - Ocean Blue FTX ARMOR (01HS9FC4GJG1AHD4S4069KA53M)&_kx=6cyQVno_CnqAgAf9kXF6JyQrWxH6gIssCT9bGeLnk0M.ViMeju

I’m always fond of natural colors. I have a baby bass colored one that produces quite well for me.

I bet if you called them, they’d hook you up!

Remaining GLX’s are now $279.99 at American Legacy. Oddball models with exception of the flipping sticks. Never used Loomis sticks myself but they’ve been one of the best selling rods for a reason.

25% off at the Rod Glove website. Code is RGSS25

I guess I left TX a week too early…Academy clearance in store is now an extra 75% off!! So of you dudes are gonna get real lucky!

Academy is having one of their clearance sales. Just hit up a couple in TX while visiting family. Found ploppers, slobberknockers, thunder crickets, and spro little John’s for $5. Strike king Hack attack, structure, and skipping jigs for $2.50. Rapala Dts, tiny otts, booyah covert spinner baits, 6th sense swank 66s for $3.50. And a ton more good stuff.

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 know Amazon can be iffy sometimes but here’s a sweet deal on a Curado 70XG MGL. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08DJ91XMK/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=AAUV1WQI1YKDH&psc=1

They’re running a special on their Elite membership program - I believe you get a $50 credit when you purchase it (for $50). As a member, you’ll get free shipping labels for trades and a 10% boost on the trade value itself. You’ll also earn 10% back in points to use on the site. It’s a great deal. Just remember it’ll auto-renew after a year, so cancel if you need too (I just re-upped).