I told myself I was never going to try jerkbaits again. That didn’t work out for me I guess 

 

One stunna 112+1 and two Pointer SP 78s. 
 

If conditions are right I will throw them

On 12/21/2022 at 12:14 PM, NorthernBasser said:

My PF orders, a small TW order and Grande Bass swimbaits/Air Tail Rattlers. Oh, and a few rods from two JDM companies I never tried before. Major Craft Benkei and Legit Design Stand Out. Can't use them yet but both rods feel and look great. Wasn't sure what reel I was gonna get for the Benkei, then remembered I had a Lew's LFS that was rodless...and bonus, it just so happens to match up nicely with the gold accents.

 

Some of these Berkley baits I absolutely didn't need. A few I haven't fished before but figured I'd give them a shot at that price. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I picked up that exact same mj benkei model earlier this summer, I think you’ll like it. It’s my main spook rod, also like it for skipping, I paired it with a daiwa svtw.

13 minutes ago, Bass Rutten said:

I picked up that exact same mj benkei model earlier this summer, I think you’ll like it. It’s my main spook rod, also like it for skipping, I paired it with a daiwa svtw.

Awesome. Can't wait to use it. It seems like it'll be quite versatile. 

Definitely versatile even though I only use it for spooks and skipping caffeine shads, it’ got more backbone and turned out to be a little on the faster side of mod-fast than I expected, but that’s a good thing when you hook a good’un under a gnarly snag infested pier.

Another set of Dale Hollow Tackles hair jigs. I think I’ll order one more set in the punisher version and be set on hair til I can get over to the shop that sells the Kingfisher Jigs which they told me are now sold as Appalachian Jigs. 
The monkey told me I’m needing some more jerkbaits. We shall see. 

The set from last week…

 Woohoo!  My pistol grip lightning rod arrived today!

I looked several years for a pistol grip because I grew up with them, but I couldn't find any so I figured they didn't make them anymore. Then I got excited when I saw y'all ordering these, so listened to the monkey and jumped on the bandwagon when PF had the sale.  Man, this rod looks and feels awesome, very high quality.  I can't wait to use it in the tight fishing spaces around here.  ?

It will be a few days before it gets here but he got me today....

 

 

 

 

20 minutes ago, FishTank said:

It will be a few days before it gets here but he got me today....

 

 

 

 

Freaking SWEET!    Been waiting for Digitaka to get them in for a month or two. 

 

I was waiting for some reviews, where do these reels shine?

12 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Freaking SWEET!    Been waiting for Digitaka to get them in for a month or two. 

 

I was waiting for some reviews, where do these reels shine?

I was waiting as well. I got an email from my guy at JPL and I went to purchase one. I had something to take care and was away from computer for 15min and the one I wanted was gone. Went to Digitaka instead. It was about $25+ more from them but it's on the way. 

 

I plan to use it for crankbaits but I may change my mind. We will see how it compares to the Zillion. 

On 12/16/2022 at 4:01 PM, Scott804 said:

Revo X (my first baitcaster!)

The Revo X was my first baitcaster that I bought for myself too. It's a solid option for budget guys like me

1 hour ago, FishTank said:

It will be a few days before it gets here but he got me today....

 

 

 

 

Mine is in Memphis, should be here tomorrow! I got the 7:1, I will probably put it on the Champion Extreme 743 I ordered from the TW sale ?‍♂️

56 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I was waiting as well. I got an email from my guy at JPL and I went to purchase one. I had something to take care and was away from computer for 15min and the one I wanted was gone. Went to Digitaka instead. It was about $25+ more from them but it's on the way. 

 

I plan to use it for crankbaits but I may change my mind. We will see how it compares to the Zillion. 

That's odd, usually JPL is the more expensive place but you get the free lure I've found.   

 

Either way prices have gone significantly up over the last month.   Still great deals, but the end is coming based on the moves of Japan's central bank in recent weeks.    

You guys ever have it where, you see something that looks nice and you're like "man, I'd love to have that". But then the more practical side of your brain says "yeah, it'd be nice, but you don't need it". But then you think to yourself "yeah, but you only live once, I work hard, I deserve to spoil myself from time to time". But then you think "eh, I just spend x amount of dollars on fishing stuff this past month, I really shouldn't". Then you think "true, this is money I shouldn't be spending right now, but I'll just sell a rod or 2 that I don't use much anymore to cover it". But then the smart part of the brain says "oh BS, you know dang well you ain't selling those rods...this will just add to all the rods that you really don't NEED".

 

So you finally listen to the practical side of your brain and decide that you don't need it. It'll be money well-spent on something else...something you NEED.

 

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

 

Well that just happened to me over the past few days. I saw a custom drop on a few ALX rods. Talked to them to get more info on it. And I finally pulled the trigger today. If it fishes as well as it looks I should be a happy camper. I have a few other ALX rods that I really enjoy, so I'm sure I'll be happy with the purchase.

 

 

 

1 minute ago, NorthernBasser said:

You guys ever have it where, you see something that looks nice and you're like "man, I'd love to have that". But then the more practical side of your brain says "yeah, it'd be nice, but you don't need it". But then you think to yourself "yeah, but you only live once, I work hard, I deserve to spoil myself from time to time". But then you think "eh, I just spend x amount of dollars on fishing stuff this past month, I really shouldn't". Then you think "true, this is money I shouldn't be spending right now, but hey. I'll just sell a rod or 2 that I don't use much anymore to cover it". But then the smart part of the brain says "oh BS, you know dang well you ain't selling those rods...this will just add to all the rods that you really don't NEED". So you finally listen to the practical side of your brain and decide that you don't need it. It'll be money well-spent on something else...something you NEED.

 

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the d**n Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

 

Well that just happened to me over the past few days. I saw a custom drops on a few ALX rods. Talked to them to get more info on it. And I finally pulled the trigger today. If it fishes as well as it looks I should be a happy camper. I have a few other ALX rods that I really enjoy, so I'm sure I'll be happy with the purchase.

 

 

 

That is sweet!

I tried to buy an Enox BMJ from TW a few months ago but there was a mix up in their system and I never ended up getting it. I definitely want to try one though and their custom options are very intriguing.

As promised, ended up with some jackall stuff from the local tackle store too, and an evergreen grass ripper. 

1 hour ago, Jrob78 said:

That is sweet!

I tried to buy an Enox BMJ from TW a few months ago but there was a mix up in their system and I never ended up getting it. I definitely want to try one though and their custom options are very intriguing.

The ENOX line looks really nice. I don't have any of those. This will be my 2nd ZOLO, which is a step down from the ENOX. Also have an IKOS.

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

I am not sure I have ever related to a post more... 

2 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

You guys ever have it where, you see something that looks nice and you're like "man, I'd love to have that". But then the more practical side of your brain says "yeah, it'd be nice, but you don't need it". But then you think to yourself "yeah, but you only live once, I work hard, I deserve to spoil myself from time to time". But then you think "eh, I just spend x amount of dollars on fishing stuff this past month, I really shouldn't". Then you think "true, this is money I shouldn't be spending right now, but I'll just sell a rod or 2 that I don't use much anymore to cover it". But then the smart part of the brain says "oh BS, you know dang well you ain't selling those rods...this will just add to all the rods that you really don't NEED".

 

So you finally listen to the practical side of your brain and decide that you don't need it. It'll be money well-spent on something else...something you NEED.

 

But them BLAM!!! Out of nowhere the dang Bait Monkey jumps on you, grabs you by the face, pulls you close and screams "JUST GET IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! DO IT, DOOO ITTT!!"

 

Well that just happened to me over the past few days. I saw a custom drop on a few ALX rods. Talked to them to get more info on it. And I finally pulled the trigger today. If it fishes as well as it looks I should be a happy camper. I have a few other ALX rods that I really enjoy, so I'm sure I'll be happy with the purchase.

 

 

 

Sweet lookin' rod.  I thought it was an Edge rod at first due to the woven carbon handle.

Got the famouse 6'10" Champion XP for pond hopping.

On 12/21/2022 at 9:14 AM, NorthernBasser said:

My PF orders, a small TW order and Grande Bass swimbaits/Air Tail Rattlers. Oh, and a few rods from two JDM companies I never tried before. Major Craft Benkei and Legit Design Stand Out. Can't use them yet but both rods feel and look great. Wasn't sure what reel I was gonna get for the Benkei, then remembered I had a Lew's LFS that was rodless...and bonus, it just so happens to match up nicely with the gold accents.

 

Some of these Berkley baits I absolutely didn't need. A few I haven't fished before but figured I'd give them a shot at that price. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bought a couple of those Drift Walkers on a whim cruising through a tackle shop earlier this year and the with the little I have thrown them, I am already starting to love them. 

55 minutes ago, RB 77 said:

 

 

I bought a couple of those Drift Walkers on a whim cruising through a tackle shop earlier this year and the with the little I have thrown them, I am already starting to love them. 

Good to hear. I really didn't need any more walking baits, but with that sale I was intrigued. Always like trying new walking baits. 

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

Good to hear. I really didn't need any more walking baits, but with that sale I was intrigued. Always like trying new walking baits. 

I haven’t tried the drift walker yet, but I love the cane walkers. For $3 during the sale that is tough to beat!

My pure fishing orders....

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

My pure fishing orders....

When I was young, my older brother told me Santa doesn't exist.  This photo is proof he lied.