Stepping up my Sub-Walk game.

A-Jay

Not purchased by me but by my wife for our anniversary later this month from my Amazon wish-list. I love my wife.

 

 

It's only a Hook2-4 - but considering I didn't even HAVE sonar before, this is a huge step up. The tablet holder to the right is for my Galaxy - which I have I-Boating's app on. That one tracks me via GPS on the contour maps, lets me set waypoints and even can record my trips - same functionality as what's on the more expensive sonar units equipped with Lakemaster or Navonics.

 

That blue-green stuff is self-stick foam to protect my rod's guides, butt ends of the rods are lashed down either side of the seat in back.

3 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Not purchased by me but by my wife for our anniversary later this month from my Amazon wish-list. I love my wife.

 

 

It's only a Hook2-4 - but considering I didn't even HAVE sonar before, this is a huge step up. The tablet holder to the right is for my Galaxy - which I have I-Boating's app on. That one tracks me via GPS on the contour maps, lets me set waypoints and even can record my trips - same functionality as what's on the more expensive sonar units equipped with Lakemaster or Navonics.

 

That blue-green stuff is self-stick foam to protect my rod's guides, butt ends of the rods are lashed down either side of the seat in back.

Nice, new toys sure are fun. 

On 6/13/2019 at 7:46 PM, A-Jay said:

Stepping up my Sub-Walk game.

A-Jay

Those look interesting A-Jay. What are they. 

1 hour ago, Derek1 said:

 

Those look interesting A-Jay. What are they. 

Rapala Sub-Walk.

 Very shallow running jerkbait deal.

These baits suspend at about 12-18 inches only - 

This ones a real sleeper.

A-Jay

Father’s Day gift from my Mom and Dad. My Dad liked how it was packaged in a box with a rod sock. My Mom liked how it was on sale and with a coupon and credit from buying my son a bike last month she paid $33 for this $80 rod. She is a deal hunter after my own heart.

 

 

I was able to use it before the rain moved in today.

 

 

It paired well with my Lew’s Custom Pro spinning reel. Nice looking rod. It’s light as a feather and well balanced, no pun. It’s not as sensitive as I would have hoped and it has micro guides that I am not thrilled with. Overall though I am happy with it. It replaced my Denali AttaX rod which is way to much like a wet noodle to pair with my Custom Pro.

Out with my boys yesterday and went to Field & Stream to look at the wildlife displays. They had SK KVD stuff at "buy 3, get 1 free". Picked up 4 KVD 1.5 shallow crankbaits. The whole time, I'm saying to myself, "I don't even need these"....

After all the talk about Cavitron buzzbaits I pulled the trigger on a couple. 

I bought about a dozen jigs from Bayou Bug Jigs when they ran their 50% sale awhile back. This is a swim jig. 

Some finesse jigs. 

A couple 3/4 football jigs. 

Some flipping jigs. 

 

WolfyBrandon
 

I hit up a 20% of Fathers day sale for trailers and craws to be used on swim jigs and chatter baits in shad and bluegill colors . I also bought shad and blue gill Dirty Jigs Finesse Swim Jigs to try in 5/16th oz. *Did I need these things ? No , but they are a nice to have option as who can't use new jigs & trailers ? ... I just hope the shipment arrives  before my wife returns  home from visiting her relatives !!

Decided to get some sidescan finally. Entry level unit, but should be good enough to cut my teeth on.

 

WolfyBrandon

On 6/18/2019 at 6:48 AM, Brew City Bass said:

Decided to get some sidescan finally. Entry level unit, but should be good enough to cut my teeth on.

Bought the exact same model this week! Have taken it out twice so far and it seems nice. Being my first unit like this it is a lot to take in and play with but I like the possibilities.

Bought a whopper plopper. Thought my big rod could handle it but it's only rated up to 1 oz. Now the search is on for a new rod. And then of course I'll need a reel for that. This bait monkey is vicious...

2 minutes ago, mertbl said:

Bought a whopper plopper. Thought my big rod could handle it but it's only rated up to 1 oz. Now the search is on for a new rod. And then of course I'll need a reel for that. This bait monkey is vicious...

Geez, did you buy a WP 190 or something? Or throw it on a Walmart Barbie rod?

1 minute ago, pauldconyers said:

Geez, did you buy a WP 190 or something? Or throw it on a Walmart Barbie rod?

It's the 130. It's a 7 ft medium heavy but only rated to 1 oz lures. It seems to throw it fine but the rods are rated for a reason right? 

Just now, mertbl said:

It's the 130. It's a 7 ft medium heavy but only rated to 1 oz lures. It seems to throw it fine but the rods are rated for a reason right? 

The 130 is only 1-3/8 oz...long as you don't try to put it into orbit, that MH rod should handle it. It's when you try to load the rod for max distance that the ratings need to be adhered to...lobbing casts would be fine on what you have.

On 6/23/2019 at 7:51 PM, pauldconyers said:

Bought the exact same model this week! Have taken it out twice so far and it seems nice. Being my first unit like this it is a lot to take in and play with but I like the possibilities.

I suggest watching plenty of videos on how to interpret sidevu and downscan. Quickdraw maps are golden, especially for people like me who fish tinnnyyy lakes that are never on maps. 

Already had the reel, just added the zodias 6'10" MH as a dedicated spinnerbait rod.

Not too shabby @jbsoonerfan, good looking pairing!

12 minutes ago, J._Bricker said:

Not too shabby @jbsoonerfan, good looking pairing!

I'm back on the Zodias wagon. Got a 7'2 H, 7'2 MH, 6'10 MH, 6'10 M and 6'10 ML.

Very nice and good fishing!

Ugh I just spent 110.00 on 3 muskie baits. If I didnt live by such a good fishery for them I wouldnt have to buy these fish sized lures lol. you may only need 2-3 rods to Ski fish, but where they get you is the bait. $30.00 bucktail, $40 plastic curly tail jerk x2 in 2 colors. I mean that's a decent rod, on 3 baits haha. Musky innovations want a lot of money for those alpha dawg pounders lol.

 

At this point im wondering if I have some type of impulsive shopping issue strictly with fishing lures/poles, and hockey sticks haha.

 

Maybe this thread should become a support group.

 

My name is Alex (room hi alex) and I am a slave to the lure companies haha. All it takes is another angler to simply talk up a lure or a simple youtube video and I black out end up at bass pro or cabelas, somehow regaining conscientious after my card is swiped. I have lure I havent even thrown yet!

 

Although, I suppose to be 28 and spending my money on fishing stuff, is probably better than what I see other people from my generation buying. They seem to really enjoy drugs haha! I played elite levels of hockey and soccer growing up, I dont smoke or drink, so I am probably still ahead of the partiers.

Well the bait monkey bit me hard this week. I purchased 3x Shimano Curado K's (all 3 gear speeds). 2x G Loomis Rods, a new tackle bag and stocked up on a few senkos and hooks. 

 

 

On 6/27/2019 at 7:15 PM, jbsoonerfan said:

I'm back on the Zodias wagon. Got a 7'2 H, 7'2 MH, 6'10 MH, 6'10 M and 6'10 ML.

How do you like the 6’10 ML? What do use it for and what do you have it paired up with? I have the 7’2 H and 6’10 MH. I really like them for jigs and Texas rigs. 

2 minutes ago, Crankin4Bass said:

How do you like the 6’10 ML.  What do use it for and what do you have it paired up with? I have the 7’2 H and 6’10 MH. I really like them for jigs. 

Should be here Monday. My plan is ned rigs, weightless senkos and flukes, and light weight 1/16 oz t-rigs.