Everything posted by Smirak
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What ONE new bait for 2026 are you telling everyone they should try?
Ooohhhh….you got me…available jdm yet?
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BKK OCD tackle storage system- I think I’m going to like this
I’ve been using one for about a year now and really do like it. I have put BKK packs in there already labeled, and like you, I have put other stuff in the boxes and added my label. Overall, I like it. I noticed on TW the other day that they have “mini” versions as well that are technique specific.
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The latest sale thread
Disregard..
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The latest sale thread
That’s kinda what I was wondering too…how “heavy” is it? I don’t like being restricted and I prefer layering as well..but, a $400 jacket for only $120 is very tempting…(still on sale today BTW)
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Best split ring plyers for small bass crankbaits
I don’t have any JDM pliers, but the ones I prefer are from Bubba.
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The latest sale thread
I stopped in Sportsman’s warehouse in Chattanooga this am and picked up a Simms Solarflex hoodie for $60.
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“Read all” topics
Yep. I turned 50 and everything just went away…
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
Yeah, that was for 2025. I haven’t made any stupid comments like that yet for 2026!! 😂😂
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“Read all” topics
That’s it. Thanks! Old people probs…
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Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)
So nobody has bought any tackle between Dec 28 and now? I’m calling horse hockey… Anyway, in Chattanooga with the wife for work and I went to hog farmer today. Replenished my 4.5” spunk shad stock, grabbed two 3:16 mission fish 6” swimbaits and a couple of packs of Geecrack baobab hog ex to try out.
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“Read all” topics
With the new platform, every post is now unread. That little blue bubble is annoying. It’s like the red bubble saying I have too many unread text messages. Is there any way to do a “read-all” or mark all as read?
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Comparable Megabass Karashi lures?
I haven’t fished a comparable lure. Somebody out there, Sugartit or alternative lures maybe, has a KO version blank. The review I read seemed ok-ish. Said it didn’t fish like the real thing…am tempted to buy some to paint up and see myself…
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New from Mudhole
Got an email from Mudhole today. If you’re looking for a Tsuka 2 handled rod, they now offer it in an all in one kit. I briefly looked and it’s available in 4 casting models. Didn’t look at the spinning models. I’ve been wanting a Tsuka handled build for a while, but was unsure if I’d like it. However, I just got a zodiac for Xmas and though not the same, I do like that style. For $200, probably not a bad kit.
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Black Friday Swimbait rod up to 5oz
I heard or read one time to add the stated weight range together and then divide by two. I use that as a max weight. Do I go over that? Yep, all the time, but I try not to throw baits at the top end of the range of the rod…
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The latest sale thread
I screwed up at Black Friday. Had the $100 bento in my cart, went back to look at the contents of the bfs bento and by the time I went to check out, the $100 bento was out of stock. I was so mad!!
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Show Off Your Work!
Thanks Steve. It’s easier than you think. Also, when one of your “hobbies” is trying to find the end of the internet AND YouTube, you pick up tricks along the way…
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Opinions on the Mudhole All In One kits
It was good. The tools are good. Only thing I hated was the reamer. The cork grips came “pre-reamed” already. If buying new cork grips for future builds, the reamer provided was too big. You have to step up the reamers for cork and this one is not good for new cork blanks. Does that make sense?
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Show Off Your Work!
A DRT Klash 9 knock off (it’s actually a model in between the K9 and TK) in rainbow trout for a guy out in WA state. I’ll get the eyes and clearcoat done tomorrow.
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Weirdest catch of all time…
This was actually a Mississippi grown water moccasin. I was about 11/12 and thought it would be a good idea to throw at the snake and try to catch it. In hindsight, that wasn’t a good idea. We did “land him” and actually tried to unhook everything. His body was wrapped in such a way that a stick held his head down. Yanked one table out and he got ticked. We just let it go after that…
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Weirdest catch of all time…
I once caught a cottonmouth on a 3 treble jerk bait. All 9 points in the skin past the barb within 1 second..
- Thank you @gim
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Swimbait reel?
I’m late to the game - sorry…I have a lexa 300 paired to my 7’10 mojo bass. I feel like it’s big. I would throw a tatula 200 on there if I wanted to buy something to replace with.
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Show Off Your Work!
I have some stencils that I 3d printed. This was from one of those stencils…(ignore the yellow post it - that’s there to show the contrast)
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Show Off Your Work!
First rainbow trout. Looked much better prior to the glitter. Asked the wife to add an “touch” of glitter to the clearcoat. Her touch and line are different I suppose…
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College Football-Anyone watching.
Dan Lannig at Oregon is/was advocating for all college football to be over by Jan 1 for this reason specifically.