13 hours ago, Mbirdsley said:

No, but I saw him while he was at the Minnekota booth.  He’s taller than what I thought he was.  I’m 6ft 4 and he’s at least that.  I didn’t talk to him I kinda just hung behind the guy he was taking to.  In that 5 minute snap shot in time he seems like a decent down to earth guy. 
 

the only day I could go was Thursday and my buddy I went with had to be back in Ionia by 5.  

Perfect day and time to go, you can get in free and it’s usually pretty quiet early the first day. 

11 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Small order from this past week.

I have some thoughts on this order.
1. I am shocked you got yourself a DT. Your hatred for Rapala is legendary. ?
2. That Hybrid Hunter is something I've been eyeing for awhile, I noticed Ray Hanselman tore it up with one during an Elites tourney at the Harris Chain, I hope it does well for you. I might have to acquire one some day.
3. I dig that 110 color, that should play well in our stained lakes. 

 

1 hour ago, PotatoLake said:

I have some thoughts on this order.
1. I am shocked you got yourself a DT. Your hatred for Rapala is legendary. ?
2. That Hybrid Hunter is something I've been eyeing for awhile, I noticed Ray Hanselman tore it up with one during an Elites tourney at the Harris Chain, I hope it does well for you. I might have to acquire one some day.
3. I dig that 110 color, that should play well in our stained lakes. 

 

Unfortunately they catch fish, just stupid fragile. Needed another medium running flatside, so thought I'd try one.

 

I liked the color, kind of a shad/crappie color. Interesting bait too.

 

It's a great color and hard to find for a reason. 

When I was a kid I remember doing well with gold colors.  Cotton Cordell double deep, rapalas, etc.  my friends (now) all buy red.  
 

im gonna try My old color.  Kinda.  I picked up these.  My kid self couldn’t afford Megabass but the new me CAN. HEHE. 
 

 

Bought an air horn and a small first aid kit for my kayak. No photo required I think.

 

Edit: that's not really the bait monkey though sorry. We both agreed on this one.

15 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

Perfect day and time to go, you can get in free and it’s usually pretty quiet early the first day. 

Still had to pay but, yes I’m sure Saturday and Sunday were a mad house.  Thursday had people there but, definitely was t elbow to elbow 

Been a long search for this one, finally got my hands on a golden swimbaits gremlin wake, amazing finish.

17 hours ago, schplurg said:

Bought an air horn and a small first aid kit for my kayak. No photo required I think.

 

Edit: that's not really the bait monkey though sorry. We both agreed on this one.

Now who in the right mind wouldn’t enjoy a crisp photo of an air horn? ? 

3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Now who in the right mind wouldn’t enjoy a crisp photo of an air horn? ? 

I just came from the "Why post photos thread" or whatever, and you're right!

 

Here is my illustrious new horn and first aid kit. Here's hoping I never need to use either.

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

I just came from the "Why post photos thread" or whatever, and you're right!

 

Here is my illustrious new horn and first aid kit. Here's hoping I never need to use either.

Thank you! Hahaha

On 3/17/2022 at 5:35 PM, TnRiver46 said:

Thank you! Hahaha

Oh we're not done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

Oh we're done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

That’s hilarious. I feel like I need to show the Swiss army first aid kit I keep in the work truck. It’s really something, complete with the compass that doesn’t work. The kit itself is pretty good though. I’ve found when I don’t have a first aid kit. I never need one. As soon as I get an new one some one ruins it. 

12 hours ago, schplurg said:

Oh we're done yet!

 

 

Sexy rear view!

 

 

And finally, because they make such a cute couple...

Side note: You can get 2 16 oz cans of torpedo for $3.25 at our gas stations. So good it should be illegal 

Received 2 new Daiwa Tatula TW 80 reels from Digitaka in Japan. Received reels 3 days from Japan, super fast shipping. 

 

 

 

 

Went and spent a little on some jerkbaits. Time to go use em.

I finally got some more stuff, along with my license for this year.

3 spro lipless crankbaits

1 spro squarebill in a different pattern 

2 spinnerbaits 

2 dirty jigs California swim jigs

1 spool of 16lb fluorocarbon 

1 pack of 1/8oz hair jigs

Should be a good year I hope, I lost a decent bass 2 days ago ? but this early in the season here in Michigan I am definitely happy with my first bass being a good one.

15 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Side note: You can get 2 16 oz cans of torpedo for $3.25 at our gas stations. So good it should be illegal 

I used to be able to buy those here too but they've been gone for like 3 years!!! So bummed.

 

I'm gonna have to start including my air horn in some of my fishing pics now. Maybe like Where's Waldo?

 

My Dad gave me an old air horn he had in his garage recently. "Here ya go! Feels like there's a blast maybe in there!" Shakes can...

 

Oookay, I'm buying a new one! Sounded like a good idea after reading a recent "almost got run over in my kayak" thread. Or distress call.

 

I better test this new one. Hmmm this could be fun.....drive by a local golf course maybe and wait for the right moment? Ya I've seen the videos 

On 3/18/2022 at 1:51 PM, swhit140 said:

Received 2 new Daiwa Tatula TW 80 reels from Digitaka in Japan. Received reels 3 days from Japan, super fast shipping. 

 

 

 

If you could, will you confirm the line capacity on this reel? I’m seeing on tackle warehouse a capacity of 100 yards 14lb I’m assuming monofilament and Daiwas website shows a capacity of 100 yards of 8 lb florocarbon.  

1 hour ago, Eric 26 said:

On 3/18/2022 at 1:51 PM, swhit140 said:

Received 2 new Daiwa Tatula TW 80 reels from Digitaka in Japan. Received reels 3 days from Japan, super fast shipping. 

 

 

 

If you could, will you confirm the line capacity on this reel? I’m seeing on tackle warehouse a capacity of 100 yards 14lb I’m assuming monofilament and Daiwas website shows a capacity of 100 yards of 8 lb florocarbon.  

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Box specifications say:

 

Fluoro/Nylon: 14lb/95 yards, 16lb/80 yards

 

PE/Braid: 30lb/95 yards, 40lb/70 yards 

 

12Lb-100m(109.36 yards), 14lb-85m(92.9571 yards)

 

 

FWC finally sent me one of the Bass Pro gift cards from the TrophyCatch program. Yadda yadda yadda, 20 minutes later I have a few new baits that should be here Wednesday.

 

Picked up two Berkley Stunnas (gold and table rock), two Booyah One Knockers in flashy momma (to replace one I broke off earlier this year), a Red-Eyed Shad in blue gizzard shad (also a replacement for one I broke off two days after the Booyah), and trying out that 3" Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill in pumpkinseed. Don't have pumpkinseeds here but it's a dead ringer for a shellcracker IMO. That 3" size should be really good right now as those smaller sunfish are schooling up hard at the moment.

First pic is a mail call  a 100sp and a mega bass ito +1 pro blue 2

 

2nd pic is 6 inch pearl laminate yum dingers.  Maxx scent green pumpkin tubes.  Zman motor oil craws 

On 3/18/2022 at 6:41 PM, Jmurphy87 said:

I finally got some more stuff, along with my license for this year.

3 spro lipless crankbaits

1 spro squarebill in a different pattern 

2 spinnerbaits 

2 dirty jigs California swim jigs

1 spool of 16lb fluorocarbon 

1 pack of 1/8oz hair jigs

Should be a good year I hope, I lost a decent bass 2 days ago ? but this early in the season here in Michigan I am definitely happy with my first bass being a good one.

I think you'll catch a bass or two with those nichols SBs. ?

 

One of the highest quality SBs you can buy. 

1 hour ago, LrgmouthShad said:

I think you'll catch a bass or two with those nichols SBs. ?

 

One of the highest quality SBs you can buy. 

I have definitely been meaning to try them out, I just finally got around to buying some. They look good for sure.

1 hour ago, Jmurphy87 said:

I have definitely been meaning to try them out, I just finally got around to buying some. They look good for sure.

They are beasts. They have no weak link. You can throw them into whatever and they come out every time. And they're also very durable too. 

 

Sorry, I'll find a room.

Even the Monkey was like don't do it but....

 

I have been hunting for this unicorn for awhile.