Everything posted by Smirak
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Knot question
I just started tying the San Diego jam. Prob one of the easiest knots out there to tie (IMHO).
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Leader Knots
I use the Alberto with a few half hitches as well.
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The latest sale thread
Yeah, that’s a no now too. All gear ratios sold out…
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Haha. I had to order some cheap blanks on Amazon to practice on. I’ve got too much free time on my hands and try to do all the things. There may not be any pics depending on my painting ability!!
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Silverback got me again. Just bought three Klash knock-offs to paint.
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Curado DC, still worth it in 2024?
For what it’s worth, I fish SLX DCs and Curado MGLs (mainly). I had a Curado DC but FOR ME, I didn’t see the benefit of the extra $70 over the MGL. However, it is a cool sound, but I find myself fishing more and more with my Curados…
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Bonafide 130 Fishing Kayak
I just texted Chad Hoover. I told him I’d give him a big hug and a juicy kiss on the cheek if he’d bring me one back. He just laughed and said that he had to get one first!
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ICast 2024
We talked a little earlier. I was at my therapists office, and he walked in when I was walking out. He looked very depressed. So I told him that I would go to lurebuild and buy a Klash KO in each size so I can paint them. That seemed to cheer him up a little. Come on folks - he needs us right now…No monkey left behind
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
BOGO means each one is half off. I can explain that to the wife much better!!! “No honey, I’m not spending $100 on one bait. I’m only spending $50.” $50 is an easier number to swallow 😂😂
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Ooohhhh, lemme know about that one. More money going out!!
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
You’ll be the first I send video of it in the water to….
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
That big hairy dude got me again last night. I’m beginning to hate him but I like when he shows that massive silverback face. Latest purchase:
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Ideal line weight for 3oz swimbait?
I fish trebles up to 4oz on CXX 15#
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
All I have to say is stay away from swimbait underground. They have a bait silverback. I’ve met him a few times. My wallet was not, nor still is, happy about those visits…
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Nothing big today…couple football jigs, some rage bugs and some stroker craws
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Happy Independence Day and the VA Home
It was my honor @wdp as soon as I hit send, I saw your signature say “we ring true” and knew I was in good company! I’m originally from MS and my family has gone to State since the late 20s. My grandfather sold block ice on Main Street during the depression to keep being able to pay tuition. He graduated in ‘31 back when it was still MS A&M. My dad was a starting pitcher in the 60s and my cousin was an all American football player there…needless to say, I’ve got ties.
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Happy Independence Day and the VA Home
Thank you for sharing. As a disabled veteran myself, I am hoping my kids don’t have to move me into a home. That said, I would have found ANYWHERE else to put him. Oxford, MS? Im a die hard state fan…sorry 😂😂
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Looking for blank recommendations
Yeah, you’re probably right too. Going out in the am, plan to throw it a good bit. Will have more feedback tomorrow. May be that I’m good. I mean, really four inches of less rod probably wouldn’t make that much a difference anyway…
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Looking for blank recommendations
Honestly, I think it’s just overall length. I fished it yesterday from the bank and don’t remember the handle length being an issue.
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Favorite tackle shop?
I have a few custom jigs and hand pours from Soddy Custom. I may have been to Real Deal, but haven’t traveled over toward the Cleveland area..
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Looking for blank recommendations
I need a new rod. Criteria: 7’6” or less H/XH ModF/F Lure rating 1ish-6ish oz Looking for a shorter rod than my SC MojoBass 7’10” to throw from my kayak. Preferably a blank from Mud Hole as I have a GC from there. If not, not a deal breaker. TW has the 7’6 Irod Sniper Swimbait for $130 on sale. I’ve heard good things, but can’t get my hands on one to try out.
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The latest sale thread
If I saw it correctly, digitaka has deps slideswimmer 250s for 8k Yen…about $50 USD. That’s a little over $100 off of regular price at online retailers.
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Favorite tackle shop?
I used to live in Buford, and me and my son comes to the area a few times a year for some rock climbing competitions. I’ll have to stop by there next time!
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Favorite tackle shop?
There’s still a gander mtn around?
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
I just got off the phone with the bait monkey. He called to tell me personally that he appreciates me… Father’s Day and my birthday are a week apart. Got some gift cards. The below is what I got. I may, or may not have, spent more than the $150 I got. SWMBO may, or may not, know about all these purchases.. I can’t get all my pics small enough to post all at once.. First off, some terminal. 6th Sense flippin hooks in 4/0 and 5/0 Owner ST-36 in 2, 4, 6 (2 of each) Eagle Claw oval split rings Next up Diawa Lexa 300 SC Mojo Bass 7’-10 Next up, 2 softball lots About 20 spunkshad (not all shown) Hellgramites Some handpoured swimbaits from a small shop in Chattanooga (talkin tackle I believe) Next up 6th Sense 6” trace (6 total) 6th Sense bait coffins (2 ea) Lastly, hard swimbaits 6th Sense 9” Draw R2S S Waver 200 4 R2S S Waver 168s Chad Shad Wade Hoggs Jr MB Vitallion