14 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 I've had much more expensive baits, but those things flat out get bit and I'm not afraid to put it were it needs to be.

 

 

Funny you say that, I'm scared syteless to get it up against the tullies where the fish are. 

 

Seriously its a little different trying to place baits this heavy where needed. And the wind, don't get me started. I have to aim for the middle of the tullies to maybe get in the strike zone, the wind grabs these things and does what it wants.

 

I need a boat!

Prepping for some 40 degree weather this weekend and needed a reload of some finesse stuff. I couldn't pass up on the Cabela's Guide wear gloves, they're not the thickest but I can thumb a baitcaster comfortably without my whole hand being exposed - underrated bait monkeying business. That lunkerhunt dock spider looks like the real deal, 1/4oz semi light wire hook, a little thinner than a dark sleeper. A little shake of the wrist and all those legs shimmy shimmy yaaaa.

9 hours ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said:

Funny you say that, I'm scared syteless to get it up against the tullies where the fish are. 

 

Consider it already gone once you buy it. It’ll help you get over that fear. On the plus side it’s easy to find another if need be. 

MB Dog X Diamante (Respect Series)

13 minutes ago, Harold Scoggins said:

MB Dog X Diamante (Respect Series)

Purdy!

The Monkey and I walk hand in hand.

 

@Dangerfield nice choice on the gloves. You will not be dissapointed. 

On 10/17/2019 at 9:18 PM, Dangerfield said:

Cabela's Guide wear gloves

I have the older style. They are excellent gear.

5 hours ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said:

The Monkey and I walk hand in hand.

 

The new Berkley Fusion terminal tackle has my interest. Underspins, swimbait heads, weighted wacky hooks. The original Fusion hooks are stupid sharp. I think it's about time to snag a few. 

On 10/18/2019 at 11:56 PM, Yeajray231 said:

@Dangerfield nice choice on the gloves. You will not be dissapointed. 

 

On 10/19/2019 at 1:08 AM, waymont said:

I have the older style. They are excellent gear.

I used them on Saturday and so far they're awesome. A pricey purchase for what they are, they keep the wind contact to a minimum. The grip on the palm and fingers keeps you connected to your reel instead of slipping. Not the warmest, I'm concerned the stitching and snaps might be the first to wear down.

I've had mine for a couple years and use them when I shovel the driveway and stuff too. So far so good. 

This week’s Tackle Warehouse order.

 

6th Sense Crush 100S Silent Squarebill Baby Bluegil  
Big Bite Baits Salt Tube Grn Pump Black Orange Flk   
LIVETARGET Sunfish Swimbait Natural Bluegill 4.3"      
S-Waver 168 Bluegill                                
Dirty Jigs No-Jack Punch Jig Bluegill 3/4              
FREE Tackle Warehouse Sticker Orders Over $50          
Megabass V9 Spinnerbait Bluegill 3/8oz                 
Teckel USA Taker Buzzbait Black & Blue                
Lucky Craft LV 500 Baby Bluegill      

 Basstrix Trix Tubes Blue Back Herring 6" 4pk           
Basstrix Trix Tubes Green Pumpkin Orange 6" 4pk        
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 1/8 3pk       
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 3/16 3pk      
Fish Lab Soft Bio Gill Weedless Light Bluegill 3.5"    
Huddleston 68 Yellow Perch ROF 12                      
Owner Weighted Beast 10/0 1/2 2pk                      
Owner Flashy Swim Willow 3/16 3/0                      
Double Barrel Underspin Shad 1/4oz 3/0                 
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 5 3/8" Baby Blue Flash      
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 4.5" Bone Flash 4.5"        
          

1 hour ago, VPI said:

This week’s Tackle Warehouse order.

 

6th Sense Crush 100S Silent Squarebill Baby Bluegil  
Big Bite Baits Salt Tube Grn Pump Black Orange Flk   
LIVETARGET Sunfish Swimbait Natural Bluegill 4.3"      
S-Waver 168 Bluegill                                
Dirty Jigs No-Jack Punch Jig Bluegill 3/4              
FREE Tackle Warehouse Sticker Orders Over $50          
Megabass V9 Spinnerbait Bluegill 3/8oz                 
Teckel USA Taker Buzzbait Black & Blue                
Lucky Craft LV 500 Baby Bluegill      

 Basstrix Trix Tubes Blue Back Herring 6" 4pk           
Basstrix Trix Tubes Green Pumpkin Orange 6" 4pk        
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 1/8 3pk       
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 3/16 3pk      
Fish Lab Soft Bio Gill Weedless Light Bluegill 3.5"    
Huddleston 68 Yellow Perch ROF 12                      
Owner Weighted Beast 10/0 1/2 2pk                      
Owner Flashy Swim Willow 3/16 3/0                      
Double Barrel Underspin Shad 1/4oz 3/0                 
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 5 3/8" Baby Blue Flash      
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 4.5" Bone Flash 4.5"        
          

What in the world are you using a 10/0 beast hook for?

Those are for Smash-Tech Convicts

I had to try one of these out. 

 

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My latest acquisitions. Can you guess what endeavor I'm about to embark on? (It may be more like an effort in futility!)

It's going to be a long, non fishing winter here in Maine.

 

Two part epoxy

opaque, transparent, pearl, acrylic paint

Iwata airbrush

.038 stainless wire

CA glue

Rotisserie motor

And a few other incidentals.... Totaled, basically the equivalent cost of a bunch of baits.

 Me and a buddy bought 4 Dobyns Sierra rods for $38 each and 4 Mitchell spinning reels for $10 each. My local academy had a 75% off clearance sell on any price that ended with a *7cent. I was thrilled to find them. 

1 minute ago, Coonedawg said:

 Me and a buddy bought 4 Dobyns Sierra rods for $38 each and 4 Mitchell spinning reels for $10 each. My local academy had a 75% off clearance sell on any price that ended with a *7cent. I was thrilled to find them. 

Now that is a steal

The swimbait bug bit me. 

 

 

On 10/21/2019 at 9:09 AM, fishballer06 said:

I had to try one of these out. 

Is it a pitch/flip or the long cast? I have an itch for the long cast.

24 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Is it a pitch/flip or the long cast? I have an itch for the long cast.

Long cast. I spooled it up with 14lb Gamma Polyflex and I'm hoping to test it out tonight. 

The weather is changing, and he's sneaking up on me.  Well, it's more like a linebacker with a clear shot to the QB (when you could still hit a QB).  I see it coming and I can't stop it.

 

Colors are looking prettier by the day.  The leaves, and the lures.  My wish list is growing uncontrollably.  

 

It seems to be getting worse every year.  I'm scared I won't make it to those holiday gift cards and black Friday sales.  

 

 

On 10/20/2019 at 9:11 PM, VPI said:

This week’s Tackle Warehouse order.

 

6th Sense Crush 100S Silent Squarebill Baby Bluegil  
Big Bite Baits Salt Tube Grn Pump Black Orange Flk   
LIVETARGET Sunfish Swimbait Natural Bluegill 4.3"      
S-Waver 168 Bluegill                                
Dirty Jigs No-Jack Punch Jig Bluegill 3/4              
FREE Tackle Warehouse Sticker Orders Over $50          
Megabass V9 Spinnerbait Bluegill 3/8oz                 
Teckel USA Taker Buzzbait Black & Blue                
Lucky Craft LV 500 Baby Bluegill      

 Basstrix Trix Tubes Blue Back Herring 6" 4pk           
Basstrix Trix Tubes Green Pumpkin Orange 6" 4pk        
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 1/8 3pk       
Dirty Jigs M.A. Swimbait Head Blue Shad 3/16 3pk      
Fish Lab Soft Bio Gill Weedless Light Bluegill 3.5"    
Huddleston 68 Yellow Perch ROF 12                      
Owner Weighted Beast 10/0 1/2 2pk                      
Owner Flashy Swim Willow 3/16 3/0                      
Double Barrel Underspin Shad 1/4oz 3/0                 
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 5 3/8" Baby Blue Flash      
Bomber Jointed Wake Minnow 4.5" Bone Flash 4.5"        
          

That’s how you get it done. 

On 10/21/2019 at 2:10 PM, Coonedawg said:

 Me and a buddy bought 4 Dobyns Sierra rods for $38 each and 4 Mitchell spinning reels for $10 each. My local academy had a 75% off clearance sell on any price that ended with a *7cent. I was thrilled to find them. 

That’s awesome. 

Purchased a few things...

Work sent me past a BPS today, so I picked up a few things I don’t need, since I never got to use the stuff I bought this spring. Hopefully, I’ll get out soon.....