7 hours ago, Master Bait'r said:

You’re going to have fun completely spooling that thing with a 1/4oz bait lol what a perfect combo! 

 

I ordered the reel on Monday night last week and it arrived much faster than I expected so I was trying to find a rod during the week and contacted a few vendors that might carry the P5 Bait Finesse.  I found out it may not be available until December of this year.  Originally it was supposed to be the beginning of July.   I then made the mistake of reading about a place having the old NRX rods for $375.  When I found it,  I was debating between the old and the new NRX+ (I even started a thread).  I ended up ordering the old version of the NRX 802C.  I couldn't pass it up at that price.   I have a couple of NRX rods so at least I know what I am getting.   Also, I took the reel out for a test drive on Friday and today.  It is simply amazing.  

 

 

I finally gave in and bought he Whopper Plopper  110 in bone which, not only catches fish, but a lot of fun to yell out during the cast….you know, so the bass know what’s for dinner. 

21 hours ago, Biglittle8 said:

Thought I'd try out some stuff from Siebert Outdoors...this place is the real deal...great looking lures and great service. I'll definitely be ordering more from them.

those are Really, Really Like - great-looking spinnerbaits

2 hours ago, gunsinger said:

I finally gave in and bought he Whopper Plopper  110 in bone which, not only catches fish, but a lot of fun to yell out during the cast….you know, so the bass know what’s for dinner. 

lol

 

Bought a booyah covert spinnerbait, and a booyah pad crasher, at walmart.  This is the second spinnerbait(excluding $1 bin spinnerbaits) that I've bought at walmart, that has a deformed head, ticks me off.

 

4 hours ago, FishTank said:

 

I ordered the reel on Monday night last week and it arrived much faster than I expected so I was trying to find a rod during the week and contacted a few vendors that might carry the P5 Bait Finesse.  I found out it may not be available until December of this year.  Originally it was supposed to be the beginning of July.   I then made the mistake of reading about a place having the old NRX rods for $375.  When I found it,  I was debating between the old and the new NRX+ (I even started a thread).  I ended up ordering the old version of the NRX 802C.  I couldn't pass it up at that price.   I have a couple of NRX rods so at least I know what I am getting.   Also, I took the reel out for a test drive on Friday and today.  It is simply amazing.  

 

 

 

Cheers to a fantastic consolation rod!  I have an 852c with a PXLR and it’s the lightest, most sensitive combo I own.  
 

The P5s in certain flavors got snatched up QUICK.  I just found a Tequila Baccarac recently and feel very fortunate to have been paying attention when I was.  I wish there was more feedback on the ICBM, that seems like such an interesting rod to me.  

19 hours ago, HaydenS said:

lol

 

Bought a booyah covert spinnerbait, and a booyah pad crasher, at walmart.  This is the second spinnerbait(excluding $1 bin spinnerbaits) that I've bought at walmart, that has a deformed head, ticks me off.

 

May not be deformed. There is intentionally more weight on one side of the head than the other on the booyah covert. 

2 hours ago, LrgmouthShad said:

May not be deformed. There is intentionally more weight on one side of the head than the other on the booyah covert. 

Ok, thanks.  I thought both sides had the cupped face, but this one has a cupped face and the other side looks like it got a little hot.

On 6/25/2021 at 5:50 PM, FishTank said:

Made a couple extra bucks so treated the Bait Monkey to some new bling.....  A Steez CT SV TW.  I was able to get it from Japan cheaper than a US Metanium.  Arrived in 3 days.  Waiting on a Megabass p5 Bait Finesse to be in stock to pair with it.

 

One of the best reels made. I love mine! 

On 6/25/2021 at 4:50 PM, FishTank said:

Made a couple extra bucks so treated the Bait Monkey to some new bling.....  A Steez CT SV TW.  I was able to get it from Japan cheaper than a US Metanium.  Arrived in 3 days.  Waiting on a Megabass p5 Bait Finesse to be in stock to pair with it.

 

Japan, eh?

 

you mind sharing the source?

3 hours ago, Dirtyeggroll said:

Japan, eh?

 

you mind sharing the source?

 

I can't reveal the source as they gave me good deal when I contacted them but they usually sell the 6.x:1 for $420.  The faster speeds are higher.  

 

3 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

One of the best reels made. I love mine! 

 

After fishing it for a few days and a tournament on Sunday,  I'm starting to change my mind about the Antares 70A being the best I have fished.  I wouldn't use it for big baits but everything else, it's fantastic.   Looking at it, I wouldn't think it was much different than the SV TW version but it is smoother and cast lighter baits further.  My only complaint is the drag.  It starts slowly and then tightens up.  My guess this is better on the reel when using braid.  I am about 20 fish into this reel so we will see what happens. 

 

 

I should have it tomorrow and wanted it for the weekend. But went against my belief of never buy a rod or reel without seeing or touching it first. 
 

Bought a BPS Pro Qualifier 2 Spinning Reel. 2000 w/ 5.0 ratio and fairly low recovery. About 26” pt. Have a half decent soft tip Falcon crankbait rod for it. 
 

Might be a keeper. Should work out ok. But, was trying to be cheap. Time will tell. I throw slot of smaller Shad Raps and DT’s. Lower ratio and recovery was what I was after. 

On 6/26/2021 at 10:43 PM, Biglittle8 said:

Thought I'd try out some stuff from Siebert Outdoors...this place is the real deal...great looking lures and great service. I'll definitely be ordering more from them.

Nice score! I have been eyeing some of their jigs lately but haven’t pulled the trigger just yet. 

On 6/26/2021 at 6:45 PM, schplurg said:

Got my Daiwa Fuego CT today. Stuck it on the brand new HMG. This new combo is my other reward* for returning the lost rod and reels (cost me $200) LOL! Gonna go try it in a few hours.

 

Now I gotta take a break from spending.

 

* first reward was knowing the 11 year-old owner got his rods back.

 

Have 3 Fuegos that see most of my bait cast work. Solid reels for the $. I did have to lube one of them out of the box since it felt dry. Now if FedEx would show up with the Tatula 100 I ordered, I will be a happy man. Only problem is I may fall in love with it and want to upgrade all my reels…

5 hours ago, Holetail said:

Have 3 Fuegos that see most of my bait cast work. Solid reels for the $. I did have to lube one of them out of the box since it felt dry. Now if FedEx would show up with the Tatula 100 I ordered, I will be a happy man. Only problem is I may fall in love with it and want to upgrade all my reels…

 

Mine could use a lube too I noticed. But it's very smooth compared to what I'm used to, and it casts so nice. Not even a hint of backlash. Still tuning it - and still learning how to tune it, but ya it's cool. Or Hot I should say  

Replaced a broken rod and added a few items I was low on...

 

7'3" Falcon BuCoo MH/MF "Deep Runner"

Curado 200K

Gambler Burner Craws (GP/BB & Killer G)

Spro Poppin Frogs 60 size (Killer Gill)

Super Flukes (Baby Bass)

 

Keepin' it simple.

I have used Curado's for years. I needed to get my yearly upgrade and decided on this one. I have never owned a Cronarch and look forward to seeing what it can do. 

Got a couple things at Minnesota bait and tackle... 

X Zone and Rabid Baits stuff came in, love the "Shaker Worms" The X Zone MB Fat Finesse Worms in the "Southern Sip" color are looking good!

The monkey took me for everything I had. Being delivered 7/7 I’ve got the following:

 

2021 Zillion 

Tatula 150

6 Jack hammers

Few packs of 6th sense plastics 

2 spools of sufix 832

1 spool 16lb sniper 

 

all that is on top of the Daiwa BLX that just got delivered… you win this time monkey. 

Me n monkey made a run to Cow Bellows 

My wife picked where we were going for vacation. Which really put the bait monkey on me, since she never picks anywhere with bass or saltwater that I’d be prepared for. I couldn’t have the kids learning to fly fish on location, so this is for them to use (except the fly rod). These KastKing rods are the real deal. These are legit fishing rods that also happen to be telescopic. The are more MH than M and faster than the “mod fast” as advertised. If you need an all around MH Fast travel rod, with a little give in the tip. This is it. 
 

I bet theres quite a few people out there who’d know where abouts we’re going just from the looks of this baitmonkey project.

On 7/3/2021 at 10:27 PM, CrankFate said:

My wife picked where we were going for vacation. Which really put the bait monkey on me, since she never picks anywhere with bass or saltwater that I’d be prepared for. I couldn’t have the kids learning to fly fish on location, so this is for them to use (except the fly rod). These KastKing rods are the real deal. These are legit fishing rods that also happen to be telescopic. The are more MH than M and faster than the “mod fast” as advertised. If you need an all around MH Fast travel rod, with a little give in the tip. This is it. 
 

I bet theres quite a few people out there who’d know where abouts we’re going just from the looks of this baitmonkey project.

Brook trout fishing in Maine??

3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Brook trout fishing in Maine??

Good call. She chose Yellowstone. So trout fishing in Montana. I wanted to go to Texas or Florida. Basically, she was like “we’re never going to Texas.”

On 6/30/2021 at 8:29 PM, whitwolf said:

I have used Curado's for years. I needed to get my yearly upgrade and decided on this one. I have never owned a Cronarch and look forward to seeing what it can do. 

 

If it's anything like the old ones your going to be very happy. 

On 7/5/2021 at 10:44 AM, CrankFate said:

Good call. She chose Yellowstone. So trout fishing in Montana. I wanted to go to Texas or Florida. Basically, she was like “we’re never going to Texas.”

Haha! I’ve fished in Yellowstone a tad. Make sure the treble hooks and scented bait are legal for the specific waters before you take them, I can’t recall the regs