14 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Some re-stocks and a few new baits I've been wanting to try. The Strike King Scounbug looks like it's gonna be a winner. Nothing earth-shattering but I really like the slender craw design. After hearing all the hype about Bassman spinnerbaits I figured I'd give them a shot. They don't seem like anything special out of the package, so hopefully they perform better than they look. I'm always tinkering with different Chatterbait trailers, even tho there's already enough great ones out there. But these Pro Point Machete Minnow's really intrigued me. I bet they're gonna look great in the water. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of those look really nice, I bet you those machete minnows will be really good. I would eat that if I was a fish. Of course I already eat everything as is, I am definitely convinced that fish will eat anything if you present it correctly.

23 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Those Machete Minnows look fire, all that stuff does.   You have great taste in tackle, I know because I get jelly when you post ?

 

9 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

All of those look really nice, I bet you those machete minnows will be really good. I would eat that if I was a fish. Of course I already eat everything as is, I am definitely convinced that fish will eat anything if you present it correctly.

I'll be shocked and heartbroken of those Machete Minnow's don't look as amazing as I'm hoping. And they're made of a pretty tough plastic (especially for having salt content). They seem like they'll really hold up well. 

28 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Some re-stocks

Re-stocks? How can you possibly need to re-stock anything with a shed full of tackle? 
 

7 minutes ago, gimruis said:

Re-stocks? How can you possibly need to re-stock anything with a shed full of tackle? 
 

 

 

Well I did need more Paca Slims, line and wanted to replace a DT-10 that got bit off by a toothy critter.  

4 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

wanted to replace a DT-10 that got bit off by a toothy critter

That’s actually legit and we both know it!

 

Those machete minnows look pretty good too.

For 18 each I have to try them. Probably end up giving them to a kid though.

Just a few things to add to my crappie arsenal - though they'll probably work for bass as well.

14 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Just a few things to add to my crappie arsenal - though they'll probably work for bass as well.

Love those mimic minnows .

2 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Just a few things to add to my crappie arsenal - though they'll probably work for bass as well.

 

Nice. Have you gotten any of the 6th Sense Peco Minnows yet? Comes rigged with 4 replacement tails. And you can buy more tails for replacements or different colors. Here's a few of the nice colors they offer. 1.5".

 

44 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Have you gotten any of the 6th Sense Peco Minnows yet?

Not yet...looking...maybe later in the year.

 

Picked up a few things. Still waiting on Shimano to bring out the new Vanquish.  It was supposed to be out in early March. I liked the Steez A II so much, I picked up the high speed version.  I also found the color I have been hunting for in the Deps Slide Swimmer 175. The coolest thing is the Megabass jacket. It's fantastic.  I would it put up against any of the stuff I have from Simms or Arcteryx but at a fraction of the cost.  

 

9 minutes ago, FishTank said:

Picked up a few things. Still waiting on Shimano to bring out the new Vanquish.  It was supposed to be out in early March. I liked the Steez A II so much, I picked up the high speed version.  I also found the color I have been hunting for in the Deps Slide Swimmer 175. The coolest thing is the Megabass jacket. It's fantastic.  I would put up against any of the stuff I have from Simms or Arcteryx but at a fraction of the cost.  

 

Would you be willing to adopt a starving man child from poverty-stricken Alabama? ?

 

 

Thanks to @a1712 I placed my first order at AliExpress. Wish me luck! I used PayPal so I'm not worried. Both stores I bought from had really good reviews.

 

Ended up getting another Tatula Elite and Curado 70 MGL. Paid $310 total (retail $500). Hard to beat that. But man, this could get dangerous. I spent the last 2 hours browsing handles, knobs, spools etc. 

 

They have the Tatula casting rods in split handle! Anybody ever order rods from AliExpress?

 

7 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Thanks to @a1712 I placed my first order at AliExpress. Wish me luck! I used PayPal so I'm not worried. Both stores I bought from had really good reviews.

 

Ended up getting another Tatula Elite and Curado 70 MGL. Paid $310 total (retail $500). Hard to beat that. But man, this could get dangerous. I spent the last 2 hours browsing handles, knobs, spools etc. 

 

They have the Tatula casting rods in split handle! Anybody ever order rods from AliExpress?

 

Check out the Ray's DIY Carbon Fiber Handles, I have them on 20+ reels. It's nice that you can select length, retainer, nut, retainer screw, and post colors, they also come in black or silver CF. <$30 SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR. Brian.

1 hour ago, a1712 said:

Check out the Ray's DIY Carbon Fiber Handles, I have them on 20+ reels. It's nice that you can select length, retainer, nut, retainer screw, and post colors, they also come in black or silver CF. <$30 SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR. Brian.

Dang you, AliExpress Monkey!

 

Edit- Is there a specific store? I type that in search and I see all kinds of random handles. I don't see anything with Ray's. Just other brands. 

On 4/18/2023 at 8:44 PM, gimruis said:

Re-stocks? How can you possibly need to re-stock anything with a shed full of tackle? 
 

SiLLe HUmAnZ

 

11 hours ago, FishTank said:

Picked up a few things. Still waiting on Shimano to bring out the new Vanquish.  It was supposed to be out in early March. I liked the Steez A II so much, I picked up the high speed version.  I also found the color I have been hunting for in the Deps Slide Swimmer 175. The coolest thing is the Megabass jacket. It's fantastic.  I would it put up against any of the stuff I have from Simms or Arcteryx but at a fraction of the cost.  

 

GoOD bOy. ThA MoNkEy Iz hAPpy.

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

Dang you, AliExpress Monkey!

 

Edit- Is there a specific store? I type that in search and I see all kinds of random handles. I don't see anything with Ray's. Just other brands. 

Weihai Fishing Tackle Store. Have fun, Brian.

19 hours ago, FishTank said:

Picked up a few things. Still waiting on Shimano to bring out the new Vanquish.  It was supposed to be out in early March. I liked the Steez A II so much, I picked up the high speed version.  I also found the color I have been hunting for in the Deps Slide Swimmer 175. The coolest thing is the Megabass jacket. It's fantastic.  I would it put up against any of the stuff I have from Simms or Arcteryx but at a fraction of the cost.  

 

Where’d the jacket come from?? And how’s the sizing?? I’m guessing it’s probably smaller than most American brand clothes.

5 minutes ago, RichF said:

Where’d the jacket come from?? And how’s the sizing?? I’m guessing it’s probably smaller than most American brand clothes.

The sizing is small. I bought a 2XL and it fits like an XL, maybe even a fuzz smaller. It has an athletic fit to it. If I hadn't lost some of my stomach this year, it wouldn't fit. Luckily it stretches. 

 

I got it from JLS. It took awhile to get. They had to get it from Megabass for me. I think I might get the winter jacket they offer sometime down the road. 

This NRX + NRR was in my wishlist for three months and finally it is here.

1 hour ago, ATA said:

This NRX + NRR was in my wishlist for three months and finally it is here.

 

I wish my wishlist would just magically show up like that!

2 hours ago, ATA said:

This NRX + NRR was in my wishlist for three months and finally it is here.

 

What reel are you going to put on it?

 

I am swapping my reels around and putting a Vanquish C2500S on the rod when it arrives. 

 

25 minutes ago, FishTank said:

 

What reel are you going to put on it?

 

I am swapping my reels around and putting a Vanquish C2500S on the rod when it arrives. 

 

I have three options:

1- Stella FK 2500

2-Exscense 3000 CI4+

3-Cardiff CI4+ 3000

 

I am not sure which one. I think it will be the Cardiff , Anyways I am waiting for it to arrive from Japan. 

 

18 minutes ago, ATA said:

I have three options:

1- Stella FK 2500

2-Exscense 3000 CI4+

3-Cardiff CI4+ 3000

 

I am not sure which one. I think it will be the Cardiff , Anyways I am waiting for it to arrive from Japan. 

 

 

I would go with whichever is lightest but you got some good choices there. 

On 4/21/2023 at 12:11 AM, NorthernBasser said:

Thanks to @a1712 I placed my first order at AliExpress. Wish me luck! I used PayPal so I'm not worried. Both stores I bought from had really good reviews.

 

Ended up getting another Tatula Elite and Curado 70 MGL. Paid $310 total (retail $500). Hard to beat that. But man, this could get dangerous. I spent the last 2 hours browsing handles, knobs, spools etc. 

 

They have the Tatula casting rods in split handle! Anybody ever order rods from AliExpress?

 

Interesting so these are not the elite rods but just tatula I don't know if I've seen them look like this