New SLX 70A. The handle is shorter than the Curado 70's, which I wasn't expecting. Here's a side-by-side comparison in case anyone was wondering about it's size. 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

New SLX 70A.

I took the last half year off from fishing, so i didnt hear about this until this week. Its just their new verison of what was the SLX MGL 70 was right?

50 minutes ago, MediumMouthBass said:

I took the last half year off from fishing, so i didnt hear about this until this week. Its just their new verison of what was the SLX MGL 70 was right?

It is the new version, but there are some upgrades. I didn't have the previous version, but there are a handful of upgrades/differences. This video can explain better than I can.

 

 

A couple jerkbaits in a different color.

3 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

A couple jerkbaits in a different color.

 

You're out of control.

 

Last year when you vowed to stop buying gear and said you were gonna start downsizing, you were the beacon of light that all of us other whacko's were to look to for guidance and hope. Instead, it seems like somebody got you wet or fed you after midnight (the younger peeps may not get this), and you've morphed into something that would even make the bait monkey cower in the corner of the room, knees shaking uncontrollably 

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

New SLX 70A. The handle is shorter than the Curado 70's, which I wasn't expecting. Here's a side-by-side comparison in case anyone was wondering about it's size. 

 

 

 

 

 

The SLX MGL was the runaway star of the SLX line in my opinion, the upgraded MGL III spool and silent tune with no price increase make it a no brainer and a tough one to beat at its price point.

2 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

all of us other whacko's were to look to for guidance and hope.

Glad you said it - given your shed, I think you'll not give up until you need a bigger shed...and that'll only slow you down.

 

3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

it seems like somebody got you wet or fed you after midnight

Okay - you owe me some screen cleaner.....

3 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

 

Okay - you owe me some screen cleaner.....

 

I've got some Bait Fuel. Think that would work?? 

40 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

 

You're out of control.

 

Last year when you vowed to stop buying gear and said you were gonna start downsizing, you were the beacon of light that all of us other whacko's were to look to for guidance and hope. Instead, it seems like somebody got you wet or fed you after midnight (the younger peeps may not get this), and you've morphed into something that would even make the bait monkey cower in the corner of the room, knees shaking uncontrollably 

I can’t argue any of that one little bit unfortunately, I am getting a lot more picky on my gear. Although the war rages on, I have not bought a swim bait reel yet. There will be one in the future but not yet. My youngest is nuts about fishing just like me, I think that I would be lying if I said that I was not a little bit ashamed of him being into fishing like me. Although there’s worse things that I could be doing, but hey maybe that’s my delusion speaking lol.

4 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

I can’t argue any of that one little bit unfortunately, I am getting a lot more picky on my gear. Although the war rages on, I have not bought a swim bait reel yet. There will be one in the future but not yet. My youngest is nuts about fishing just like me, I think that I would be lying if I said that I was not a little bit ashamed of him being into fishing like me. Although there’s worse things that I could be doing, but hey maybe that’s my delusion speaking lol.

There's nothing better than fishing, so I'd say you're doing a fantastic job if he prefers that over being inside on an iPad all day. 

18 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

My youngest is nuts about fishing just like me, I think that I would be lying if I said that I was not a little bit ashamed of him being into fishing like me.

No shame in that. I'll be proud if my little guy grows up to love fishing as much as myself. You're raising the next generation right in at least one aspect. Kudos! 

I happened to carpool with my wife to work this morning and she noticed a fisherman garage sale sign. After work we headed over there. It was the second day of the sale, but I got a good deal. Unfortunately the guy passed and his wife was selling off his stuff. Like a lot of us it sounded like he to loved to make tackle, especially jigs, and fish. There was a bunch of protec paint, the huge bottles there too. All the jigs were 12$ total and a buck for the rattles. The jigs were priced at a buck an ounce. Hoping to catch a lot of bass on them!

Fixed a ProMax I had lying around, my first casting reel, been sitting after the thumb bar cracked in half on it. Replaced it and didn't know what to do with it, so I picked up a 7' MH/F Aird-X to be matchy matchy with it as a beater/loaner combo.

 

And on my way home, got a notification that the Berkley Nessies I ordered were delivered. Two 7" in shad and two 5" in hickory shad, will be curious to see how these work.

 

 

15 minutes ago, Aaron_H said:

7' MH/F Aird-X to be matchy matchy with it as a beater/loaner combo.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised - I still have a pair of Aird-Xs in my lineup despite the Victorys and Mojo Bass'...and yes, one of those Aird-Xs is a 7' MH/F.

7 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised - I still have a pair of Aird-Xs in my lineup despite the Victorys and Mojo Bass'...and yes, one of those Aird-Xs is a 7' MH/F.

 

I've fished them a little bit, they've been my go-to budget rod recommendation for several years now for friends getting into the sport, just never had a reason to pull the trigger on one for myself. Definitely a standout in their price point though. Your posts about the MH/F are why I went with it over the medium.

Just got my order in from engineeringhooksets.com. The guy is a YouTuber and smalltime bait-maker. I've had success with his soft plastics last year and loaded up on baits again for this year. 

 

23 hours ago, Jmurphy87 said:

Although the war rages on, I have not bought a swim bait reel yet. There will be one in the future but not yet.

Not that you need any nudging, but the Calcutta Conquest MD 300 has been an absolute joy to fish with.  

On 4/12/2024 at 6:58 PM, NorthernBasser said:

 

You're out of control.

 

Last year when you vowed to stop buying gear and said you were gonna start downsizing, you were the beacon of light that all of us other whacko's were to look to for guidance and hope. Instead, it seems like somebody got you wet or fed you after midnight (the younger peeps may not get this), and you've morphed into something that would even make the bait monkey cower in the corner of the room, knees shaking uncontrollably 

 In my Joe Pesci voice- "We got ourselves a freakin' court reporter over here!"

On 4/12/2024 at 6:58 PM, NorthernBasser said:

 

You're out of control.

. Instead, it seems like somebody got you wet or fed you after midnight (the younger peeps may not get this), and you've morphed into something that would even make the bait monkey cower in the corner of the room, knees shaking uncontrollably 

 

15 hours ago, NorcalBassin said:

Not that you need any nudging, but the Calcutta Conquest MD 300 has been an absolute joy to fish with.  

I have been looking at the Tran x, tatula 300 locally. I have been struggling with the rod being lighter due to it being a p5 and only 7 foot length wise. But I am still looking at my options. Thanks for the recommendation.

Oh yeah, your Tequila Baccarac. I've had my eye on that rod for years but the couple times I was ready to pull the trigger they'd be out of stock. My plan has been to put a Zillion HD on it... seems like it would be a really good fit. Tranx 300's are excellent reels, but mine are on 8 footers and IMO they may be a bit heavy/big for the TB. Best of luck with your pursuit!

 

The 6" whales are fantastic quality for the price.  Really loving the 6" Zaldaingerous swimbait also and got some 3/4 oz beast hooks for burning the bait under the surface more effectively.  Excited!

 

Clearwater Rose and Blueback Herring colors pictured here and both look great in person.

@Pat Brown ive been fishing the 6" for a few weeks now, really like fishing them too. Just curious about what rod you are using for the 6 or 7" ones?

7'6 Dobyns Sierra MHF 'Flip' rod and an 8:3:1 Shimano Curado 200.

So did I miss the tacklewaresettlememnt purchases ?