44 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Well why stop there?? ?

Berkley Powerbait The Champ Swimmer

 

That's one of my top 5 deadliest baits. At certain points in the season it's #1. I rig it on an Owner TwistLOCK Light 6/0 3/32 oz Model no. 5167W-706. Super weedless, and great hookup ratio with this hook.

12 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Well why stop there?? ?

Berkley Powerbait The Champ Swimmer

 

That looks deadly. Bait monkey is getting amped up again.  I’m glad you posted these.  They look very good in all of the colors they have.  Are they new ? 

 

only issue with that mega bass perch is im sure that the big pike in crystal will like it just as well haha 

2 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

only issue with that mega bass perch is im sure that the big pike in crystal will like it just as well haha 

 

That is what held me back (and still does) hold me back from basically stocking up on megabass jerk baits.  I'm so afraid of getting snipped off using one to the point where I won't use it in pike infested waters.  I'll stick to the rapala versions with those things in the area.  I can swallow the loss of an $8 lure instead of a $25 one.

Had to stop at WM. I strayed over to the fishing section. Whodathunkit? Not much. Pack of Zoom Tricks and Baby Brush Hogs in watermelon/red; 1/2 oz.  Strike King football jig with 2 Rage Tail Rage Craw trailers; and a classic Rapala floater in Silver. 

 

Wally World has that SK jig deal for 2.46 which is a great deal.  The swim jugs come with a pair of Menaces as the trailer.  Good gifts.

Swim jugs???? Try jugs

5 hours ago, gimruis said:

 

That is what held me back (and still does) hold me back from basically stocking up on megabass jerk baits.  I'm so afraid of getting snipped off using one to the point where I won't use it in pike infested waters.  I'll stick to the rapala versions with those things in the area.  I can swallow the loss of an $8 lure instead of a $25 one.

No your right.  If a lake is full of hammer handles I don’t throw jerk bats at all.  Bigger northern I don’t have as big of issue getting bit off 

Just got home and Santa showed up! A handful of beautiful swim jigs and bladed jigs from @Siebert Outdoors! Good work Mike. I love the Fogy! 
 

 

He got me again. Twice in a week!  
 

Got a pack of Zman Finesse TRD’s in Coppertreuse and 1/6 oz. Ned rig jigheads; Zoom Tricks in Motoroil/Chartruse and some 1/8 oz. tungsten bullet weights; Owner 1/8 oz. Shakey Head 4/0 hooks; and a Zman 3/8 oz. Chatterbait in Chartreuse Sexy Shad. 

Granted it’s not tackle my friends, but I thought this was worth posting. I wrenched my knee pretty good almost two weeks ago, I had to come up with a better way of getting out of the boat once I’ve driven her up on the trailer. So I went with the Trick Step ladder. Other than filing down the area between the winch tower supports for a crush block, I took about 20 minutes to install it....

You will love it!!!!! I don't have the Trick step but a different brand and it is worth a million dollars to me. 

1 minute ago, jbsoonerfan said:

You will love it!!!!! I don't have the Trick step but a different brand and it is worth a million dollars to me. 

Thanks, that’s really good to hear! I figured I should come up with a solution more commensurate with my age ?.

Two Hott H-1's showed up yesterday;  one in Crappie and the other in watermelon red craw.

Walmart now selling gene larew baits (packaged as YUM) in their discount bins. $1.95 a pack. Needless to say I've hit up every walmart in a 10 mile radius. Scored biffle bugs, hammer craws, punch outs, and (my favorite) hoodaddys.

 

I'm new on here so I have to ask, does someone have a "problem" when they leave specific instructions for the delivery guy to hide a package (or 6) in the bush next to the front door to avoid wife from seeing? Asking for a friend.

9 minutes ago, Kreagerc said:

I'm new on here so I have to ask, does someone have a "problem" when they leave specific instructions for the delivery guy to hide a package (or 6) in the bush next to the front door to avoid wife from seeing? Asking for a friend

My silence is expensive! ?

One could say I've gone a little "plug crazy" over the last few months.

 

Megabass, Black Label, 6th Sense, Spro.

 

 

32 minutes ago, Kreagerc said:

Walmart now selling gene larew baits (packaged as YUM) in their discount bins. $1.95 a pack. Needless to say I've hit up every walmart in a 10 mile radius. Scored biffle bugs, hammer craws, punch outs, and (my favorite) hoodaddys.

 

I'm new on here so I have to ask, does someone have a "problem" when they leave specific instructions for the delivery guy to hide a package (or 6) in the bush next to the front door to avoid wife from seeing? Asking for a friend.

I would say the only problem your friend has is when the wife figures out what the delivery guy is up to!  ?  I take the wife to the tackle store with me and she is the one to grab the shopping basket, I don't grab one for a reason!  haha  When that happens we both know bad things are going to happen.?

6 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

I would say the only problem your friend has is when the wife figures out what the delivery guy is up to!  ?  I take the wife to the tackle store with me and she is the one to grab the shopping basket, I don't grab one for a reason!  haha  When that happens we both know bad things are going to happen.?

My wife, uh I mean "my friend's wife" usually catches on quick. Which is why I have  a cycle of so called "jedi mind tricks" that I will rotate through. For example, I learned LONNNNNNG ago to never lead with how much was spent, but how much was saved. 

 

"honey, you wont believe it. I just got an Abu Garcia premier for 50% off"...... She usually takes that better than "I spent $150 on another fishing reel." Heck, one time I was even met with "you'd be stupid if you didn't buy that."

Discontinued Storm Subwart in Gold Shad.  A very rare find for only 14 bucks

Ordered some jigs from @Siebert Outdoors last night. 

2 hours ago, Kreagerc said:

My wife, uh I mean "my friend's wife" usually catches on quick. Which is why I have  a cycle of so called "jedi mind tricks" that I will rotate through. For example, I learned LONNNNNNG ago to never lead with how much was spent, but how much was saved. 

 

"honey, you wont believe it. I just got an Abu Garcia premier for 50% off"...... She usually takes that better than "I spent $150 on another fishing reel." Heck, one time I was even met with "you'd be stupid if you didn't buy that."

Glad I don't have to deal with what your friend does!?

On 1/25/2021 at 6:19 PM, Mbirdsley said:

First ever mega bass jerk bait.  Bought specifically for ultra clear northern Michigan lakes with extensive populations of perch IE crystal, big platte, and where ever else I venture too 

 

Just wait>  It only takes one and all of a sudden you're handing your money over like it ain't yours. 

 

On a side note, some of the lakes you spoke of, if memory serves me right, are pretty clear.  If that's the case, pick up a matte colored one.  The lack of reflection seems to cause more bites.

 

 

Megabass Hyper Cork Knobs. Was in the market for new knobs since my cat chewed the hell out of the stock ones.

Giving some XZone lures a shot. 
 

True Center Stick - 5" (8 Pack) 12133 - Watermelon w/Blk

True Center Stick - 5" (8 Pack)
12404 - Carolina Pumpkin Black Flake

Adrenaline Craw - 4.25" (6 Pack) 28315 - Summer Craw

X-Tube - 3.75 Inch (8 Pack)

41851 - Killer Perch

 

So far 2 Pflueger Presidents, 2 St Croix Triumph rods, a 6.6 an a 7, ML’s, and components for lure building.  Never owned any tackle for smallies.

1 hour ago, TonynswAR said:

So far 2 Pflueger Presidents, 2 St Croix Triumph rods, a 6.6 an a 7, ML’s, and components for lure building.  Never owned any tackle for smallies.

This is just my observation. I do not believe the Bait Monkey influences the purchase of rods and reels. If you are like me, you may purchase new rods and reels frequently, but I rarely buy 2, 3 or more rods or reels similar (or exactly) like the ones I currently have like I will with Senkos, Zoom Tricks or any other baits. 

 

Based on this, I believe there must be such a thing as a Rig Monkey. Has to be!