1 minute ago, GReb said:

That looks handy. Link?

Search Amazon for split ring tweezers, you'll see 4-5 options come up.

Found these at a Scheels today for 7 a piece. Anyone know anything about the real vibe? Never seen or heard of it. 

1 hour ago, cgolf said:

Found these at a Scheels today for 7 a piece. Anyone know anything about the real vibe? Never seen or heard of it. 

Don't know anything about the vib but that Gunnish in Archer Bee is a fish catching machine.

 

Allen

On 10/10/2018 at 7:24 PM, Munkin said:

How are you painting the blades? I tried powder paint but it was a disaster with the amount of paint on them.

 

Allen

Powder paint gun and being really careful not to overheat the blade. If it gets too hot, too much paint sticks to it and ruins the action the blade. Usually about 4-6 seconds over the heat gun will do the trick. 

I’m a fan of Old Lake Customs out of North Carolina. Cory is in Guntersville this weekend and I spent my allowance on some of his baits:

 

On 10/13/2018 at 10:06 AM, Harold Scoggins said:

OK, I just finished reading the reviews on this rod. Other than one person not liking the color, (he couldn't find fault with it's performance) everyone liked the Endurance. I didn't know that it came in an 8 ft Mag Hvy … I might have to pull the trigger on this rod myself.

I have 2 of the 806 endurance punch rods and they're awesome! They weigh under 5oz and could probably drag Moby dick out of cover. 

It was raining today, so against my better judgment I took a ride to bass pro to replace just a couple things I Lost. Ended grabbing a few of the newer Berkley stuff to try out at their price why not, we’ll see if they produce. Don’t tell you know who lol. 

just wanted to try out some new baits

11 minutes ago, SnailsYeast said:

just wanted to try out some new baits

That 6th sense swim jig is the bomb!

I must be out of my mind. I told myself not to buy anymore Daiwa and sold most of Daiwas I have. I end up with this darn beautiful thing.

 

When Shimano is gonna realize that we need some colorful reels too, not just classic silver, gun metal and black reel. I promise no more Daiwa,

hummm

 

 

 

 

 

maybe one of that purple alphas

 

 

 

 

 

and one of those yellow pixy.

That sure is pretty. 

3 hours ago, JustJames said:

maybe one of that purple alphas

One of my all time favorite reels.

11 hours ago, JustJames said:

maybe one of that purple alphas

 

That is my next purchase if I get the final job offer that should happen soon  

24 minutes ago, Burke said:

 

That is my next purchase if I get the final job offer that should happen soon  

I best wishes bro hope you get it, the job and the reel. 

 

12 hours ago, JustJames said:

I must be out of my mind. I told myself not to buy anymore Daiwa and sold most of Daiwas I have. I end up with this darn beautiful thing.

 

What year is this Pixy?

 

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What year is this Pixy?

2005 

 

1 hour ago, Burke said:

 

That is my next purchase if I get the final job offer that should happen soon  

Check this one 2018 Ardito Ltd, I was gonna buy it before this pixy.

Ok so, good week for the tackle box bad week for the wallet. My buddy asked me to take the ride to bass pro with him when I was already there once this week. And again against my judgment I went. Two trips in one week is bad for the wallet lol. I have to admit the rat was a impulse. 

3 hours ago, Burke said:

 

That is my next purchase if I get the final job offer that should happen soon  

There were a ton of pretty nice ones on ebay from Japanese sellers over the last few months.  I got a maybe C+/B- one for like a hundred bucks this past spring.  The yen has picked back up a little bit, but it's still low enough to make used reels from japan very attractive.  

9 hours ago, Derek1 said:

 

I tried the Zakos as a spinnerbait trailer and they worked good. I was hoping for more tail action but the bulk made up for it. 

I think they were made for chatterbaits so maybe they need the thump for the action. They seem to have plenty of action on them. 

47 minutes ago, Derek1 said:

I think they were made for chatterbaits so maybe they need the thump for the action. They seem to have plenty of action on them. 

I'll give that a try next time I'm out. Thanks.

I've been wanting to get me a higher end rod in the $100 range. Well today I scored big time! It's not necessarily the rod I wanted in that price range, but I couldn't pass up this steal of a deal. I bought a 7' Daiwa Tatula XT MF baitcasting rod originally $99.99 our price at Academy. It went clearance priced Wednesday for $24.98. They let me hold it til payday today and with my discount I got it for $21.79 tax and all. I'm sooooo happy! Can't wait to try it out. It feels like most MHF rods I've used on the lower end. It's gonna be the perfect rod for crankbaits, topwater treble hook baits and my favorite chatterbaits. For now I've put my Lew's Laser TXS Speed Spool 7.1:1 reel on it. However I have plans to eventually get the Lew's SSG1SH 7.5:1 reel for it. It's  $99.99 and hoping we have a good sale on them again soon. ?

36 minutes ago, MichaelCopeland said:

I've been wanting to get me a higher end rod in the $100 range. Well today I scored big time! It's not necessarily the rod I wanted in that price range, but I couldn't pass up this steal of a deal. I bought a 7' Daiwa Tatula XT MF baitcasting rod originally $99.99 our price at Academy. It went clearance priced Wednesday for $24.98. They let me hold it til payday today and with my discount I got it for $21.79 tax and all. I'm sooooo happy! Can't wait to try it out. It feels like most MHF rods I've used on the lower end. It's gonna be the perfect rod for crankbaits, topwater treble hook baits and my favorite chatterbaits. For now I've put my Lew's Laser TXS Speed Spool 7.1:1 reel on it. However I have plans to eventually get the Lew's SSG1SH 7.5:1 reel for it. It's  $99.99 and hoping we have a good sale on them again soon. ?

That is an amazing deal! Wish I had academy's near me. Seems like they are always having awesome sales!

On 10/18/2018 at 4:43 PM, JustJames said:

 

2005 

 

Check this one 2018 Ardito Ltd, I was gonna buy it before this pixy.

I think you probably should have went with this one.     ☝️ 

Just saying.

On 10/18/2018 at 7:43 PM, JustJames said:

Check this one 2018 Ardito Ltd, I was gonna buy it before this pixy.

 

That looks awesome ---- gotta check out how much it cost.

 

@Burke @BurrowsIt would cost about 140 ordered from Asia. I decided not to since the reel seem to rebadged Fuego CT plus Twing. I had Tatula CT type R before but sold it. 

Most of Daiwa reel I ordered base on look and color scheme but sold it afterward.

I don't collect reel, all the reel I've had need to have some purposes for fishing, otherwise it got sold after awhile.

Another view of old fav purple color.