RichF

These suckers were buy 2 get 2 free a few months ago on Baitwrx. I got 4 waiting to hit the water in about 3 weeks.

I picked up an Arashi glide bait for dirt cheap so I’ll give that a couple casts. I also got a bunch of Frittsides to try early spring but work is pushing my first trips into May so I’ll likely miss the super cold water bite.

Assassin is hard to beat for the price. I don’t think I can mention the store but there’s one online that sells 660 yd spools for like $27-32 bucks.

This is very specific but I stumbled across this deal yesterday… https://www.the-house.com/ack01876zz-3waters-kayaks-kayak-accs The 3 Waters Beavertail rudder for $49.99 + extra 40% off! I got a Big Fish 105 in 2020. The sucker definitely needs the rudder but I never wanted to drop a couple hundred for it (since I rarely use the yak).

Came in original Daiwa box in a bubble mailer.

The extra fast Croixs fish pretty heavy (I have the 6’10 in the Legend tournament series). I’d go with the the 7’ m and mh. The medium will cover all your finesse needs and the med heavy will have enough power for your bigger, single hook baits.

I live in the heart of the DC metro area so all Amazon orders are super quick. Not sure if that’s the reason?

I got mine in like 2 days.

Appreciate the suggestions BR! Got a ton of options to choose from haha!

I decided to get an ultralight rod to play around with like I did when I was a kid. Need a reel for it. Not lookin to spend more than $100 since it likely won’t get used too often. Thinking about a Pflueger President or Daiwa Regal but all suggestions are welcome!

I think they’re gonna get me for another Legend Tournament bc of that promo…

Thanks for the reply @Bluebasser86! At $6.25/300yds, that’s all I’m looking for!

Anyone have any experience with the stuff? I just ordered a few spools because it’s massively cheap right now. I’ve seen a review or two saying it’s no different than Power Pro (which isn’t my fav but a very serviceable braid). I won’t be able to test it out for another 2 months but would stock up if it’s decent.

A bunch of Abu Garcia Veritas PLX and Vendetta rods are 50% off at MidwayUSA.

Hard no for me. I’ve had several revos over the years, got rid of them all, and will likely never buy any again. They’re not terrible reels but Shimanos just blow them out of the water imo. Do like @casts_by_fly suggests and pick up a Bantam from Japan!

The organization gives me warm fuzzies man! Love it!

Nah. This is the previous gen.

I take all rod/reel ratings as suggestions not rules. There’s way more leeway than you think. Unfortunately, you just gotta take chances and get different rods in hand. I’ve bought rods thinking I’d use them for specific applications and end up using them in totally different ways. In the end, the only one who can tell you what’s good for what, is you. Personal preference reigns supreme!

Took advantage of an unnamed retailers trade program and St. Croix gift card deal to snag this new Legend Tourney. Wish I would’ve grabbed another! The Coastal came from Amazon and the tackle came from the Baitwrx sale. Needed absolutely NONE of this stuff but tackle makes me happy so…

I have more rods than reels so I constantly switch my stuff around depending on the season. I think this will be my spring lineup: Jigs/Flipping/Soft Plastics: 1. 7'6 HF Kistler Helium LTA/Shimano Chronarch CI4 HG 2. 7'2 HF Okuma Psycho Stik/Daiwa Coastal SV 3. 7'0 H Kistler Helium H3/Daiwa Coastal SV 4. 7'5 MH Megabass Levante/Shimano Scorpion MGL 5. 7'2 MHF Shimano Zodias/Shimano Chronarch CI4HG 6. 7'0 MHF St Croix Legend Xtreme/Shimano Bantam XG Frog/Swimbait: 1. 7'3 HF Kistler Magnesium/Shimano Curado K HG 2. 7'2 HF Okuma Psycho Stik/Quantum Tour S3 Moving Baits: 1. 7'4 MHM St Croix Legend Glass/Shimano Curado PG 2. 7'2 HM St Croix Legend Glass/Shimano Curado 3. 7'2 MM St Croix Legend Glass/Shimano Metanium B 4. 6'10 ML Fenwick Elite Bass/Concept Z 5. 6'8 MXF St Croix Legend Tournament/Shimano Curado 70MGL Spinning: 1. 7'4 M Megabass Levante/Daiwa Tatula 3000 2. 6'8 M St Croix Legend Tournament/Daiwa Luvias 2500 3. 7'0 ML Kistler Helium H3/Shimano Stradic FK 3000

Heck yeah man! I got my order on Friday! Got one of those Arashis too!

I just picked up a new St Croix Legend Tournament and gotta say…it’s the nice Croix I’ve ever held. So at the moment, I’d love to have about 20 of them all with ‘22 Bantams attached. That reel feels so good on every single rod I’ve put it on. Def not ridiculously high priced gear but that’s my current dream lineup!

I never stop buying crap hahahaha. In fact, just had another tackle delivery today!

Baitwrx has some decent stuff in their winter clearance section right now. Spro bronzeye 65s for $5.50!!

Underwhelming:(