Was looking for the bass size of this reel, but figured this would go good on my trout rod and finally allows me to retire my Shakespeare excursion. Thankfully it goes out on a high note catching a brookie on the last cast of the trout season. Probably only means something to me, but I also like to end my vacations with a fish on the last cast, one of my many quirks. 
 

The fireball jigs are my alternative Ned heads. I like the short shank because it allows the baits to work more than other Ned heads. 

On 10/18/2020 at 2:33 PM, wisconsin heat said:

Those look nice! How do you like them? I've had my eye on them too ?

 

On 10/18/2020 at 4:59 PM, heavyduty said:

What's your impression? I'm waiting on the XXL to come back into stock, at least I hope they will. They have the XXL in the full finger but not 1/2 right now. 

Used them for the first time today. They're nice and warm, obviously except for your fingertips. Didn't notice them getting wet despite misting and catching quite a few fish. The palms are extremely "grippy", and that took a minute to get use to because the reels were sticking to my palms when I was casting and switching hands. Had a couple fish get headaches trying to release them when their teeth stuck to the gloves when I tried to drop them into the water. Overall, very happy with the purchase so far.

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 

Used them for the first time today. They're nice and warm, obviously except for your fingertips. Didn't notice them getting wet despite misting and catching quite a few fish. The palms are extremely "grippy", and that took a minute to get use to because the reels were sticking to my palms when I was casting and switching hands. Had a couple fish get headaches trying to release them when their teeth stuck to the gloves when I tried to drop them into the water. Overall, very happy with the purchase so far.

Those are nice looking gloves, but I thought leather would shrink and harden when it gets wet?

3 minutes ago, fin said:

Those are nice looking gloves, but I thought leather would shrink and harden when it gets wet?

It's synthetic leather, not actual leather.

Gotta love it when packages arrive at the house with fun contents. The Mrs likes to remind me that every other week seems like Christmas ?

 

Got a safety bonus at work, treated myself a little bit.  Excited to have these rigged up for this Saturday.  Went ahead with next day air because I'm getting married in a few weeks and I've gotta get ready for that day instead of fishing.

20 hours ago, Hook2Jaw said:

 

Got a safety bonus at work, treated myself a little bit.  Excited to have these rigged up for this Saturday.  Went ahead with next day air because I'm getting married in a few weeks and I've gotta get ready for that day instead of fishing.

Haven’t even said “I do” yet and your priorities are already backwards. J/K

1 hour ago, 12poundbass said:

Haven’t even said “I do” yet and your priorities are already backwards. J/K

LOL!  I would say his priorities are correctly going the right way!!!!

1 hour ago, FishinBuck07 said:

LOL!  I would say his priorities are correctly going the right way!!!!

I would say if my woman is okay with this 12#bass just jealous!  ?

Thank goodness we're about to head into swimbait season here so I can start fishing these things instead of stocking up and getting evil looks from the wife...

 

On 10/18/2020 at 4:05 PM, FishTank said:

They are the Guides Choice with black frames and the Techlite Polarchromic Copper Mirror lenses.   

 

I used them on the water for the first time today and they have been the best I have used so far.  We had clouds, cold rain, wind, and then sunshine.   They handled all of those situations. 

 

https://www.smithoptics.com/en_US/sunglasses-lifestyle/GUIDES-CHOICE-SUNGLASSES.html

How's the fit on those? They sound really nice but I need sunglasses that are pretty wide to fit my giant head.

31 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

How's the fit on those? They sound really nice but I need sunglasses that are pretty wide to fit my giant head.

Big heads unite.  I can't even wear a large Columbia hat without getting a headache.

Got my tungsten weights from @Siebert Outdoors today! Great deal and nicely packaged. Thanks again Mike! 
 

 

11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

How's the fit on those? They sound really nice but I need sunglasses that are pretty wide to fit my giant head.

Good.  They are a little wide on me but not much.  Also, the temples on the frames flex out but are not too loose and not too snug. 

 

Here is a video of what they are like.  I did as much research as I could before getting my first pair last year.   The guy is goofy though.

 

 

1 hour ago, 12poundbass said:

Got my tungsten weights from @Siebert Outdoors today! Great deal and nicely packaged. Thanks again Mike! 
 

 

Got the same @siebertoutdoors Tungsten package today, myself. Super happy with it!

13 minutes ago, Dirtyeggroll said:

Got the same @siebertoutdoors Tungsten package today, myself. Super happy with it!

Those look good!  Should have jumped on that deal myself!

Does anyone else find yourself looking for an item like a certain bait you like or rod or reel and no one seems to have the item in stock? Or they have a small quantity and you wait to buy it and it’s gone the next day? Then restock date is somewhere in the future only to get changed as that date gets close ??‍♂️
 

 I guess buying it when I see it might be the answer 

Started out at TW  only wanting to buy a Bone color Choppo , then had to have a Chrome one and a Pearl Ghost ones as well to cover all conditions ... Then I spied  some wake baits by Berkley and Rapala that I just had to have ... *It's like having your wife say : "How did you just go out for a bowl of chowder - then end up buying everyone in the bar a drink ? ... I gain comfort and solace by seeing others here who are far more gone in the clutch of the bait monkey than myself !

On 11/2/2020 at 5:37 PM, 12poundbass said:

Got my tungsten weights from @Siebert Outdoors today! Great deal and nicely packaged. Thanks again Mike! 
 

 

Wheres the 1.5oz and 2oz?? Come on! ?

9 minutes ago, NittyGrittyBoy said:

Wheres the 1.5oz and 2oz?? Come on! ?

I bought a couple 1.5 oz ones from him a few months back. Still trying to get used to that heavy recking ball on the end of my line. 

1 minute ago, 12poundbass said:

I bought a couple 1.5 oz ones from him a few months back. Still trying to get used to that heavy recking ball on the end of my line. 

Never leave home without mine. ?

Purchased a T-3 reel from fellow user @GTFishing18.

 

I also upped my inline spinner game.

I was able to pick up my 3rd and final Klash last week... crossing my fingers to not donate any of these to the depths of the lake..

51 minutes ago, NorcalBassin said:

I was able to pick up my 3rd and final Klash last week... crossing my fingers to not donate any of these to the depths of the lake..

That puppy would be a lot of fun at Clear Lake ; )

I just joined the Shimano Bantam MGL club and boy o boy......what a smooth reel. Now I’m contemplating dumping my three Metaniums for Bantams.

 

Picked up more Buckeye Ballin Out jigs earlier today along with some Invizx, Zoom Super Chunks, and some 3/8 oz shakey head rigs.

 

Once you pop...you can’t stop!