Latest Tackle Purchase Thread (Bait Monkey Victim Support Group)

[AlabamaSpothunter]

4 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

Well bait monkey got me again lol, just went to look at spinning rods I said.

 

local shop had the first casting rod that I have seen in the st croix legend tournament bass series that I have ever seen, it sort of went downhill from there lol.

 

1 st croix legend tournament bass 7’3 mh

1 daiwa zillion sv tw g 6.3 ratio

1 spool of 14lb sniper 

1 mini max 3/8 spot remover

1 pack mini zako sight flash

1 nichols pulsator 1/2 black red 

1 megabass sv-3 1/2 hot tiger

1 duo realis nitro 65 bloody gold back

 

at least the reel was $70 off so some savings, because you always need a new reel for a new rod right ?

Awesome stuff, I'm jelly 😁

[Jmurphy87]

What else can I say but monkey

 

1 met b 6.2 ratio 

1 spool of some more sniper

 

I wanted to get a 6.2 last year but someone literally stole the last one they had in the display case. This rounds out my met b collection, I own 2 8.1, 1 7.1, now the 6.2. Series complete now onto the new bantam or zillion, I own 1 bantam 22 in 7.1, zillion in 7.1, 6.3. Decisions decisions lol.

[NorthernBasser]

On 3/12/2023 at 2:08 PM, Jmurphy87 said:

Well bait monkey got me again lol, just went to look at spinning rods I said.

 

local shop had the first casting rod that I have seen in the st croix legend tournament bass series that I have ever seen, it sort of went downhill from there lol.

 

1 st croix legend tournament bass 7’3 mh

1 daiwa zillion sv tw g 6.3 ratio

1 spool of 14lb sniper 

1 mini max 3/8 spot remover

1 pack mini zako sight flash

1 nichols pulsator 1/2 black red 

1 megabass sv-3 1/2 hot tiger

1 duo realis nitro 65 bloody gold back

 

at least the reel was $70 off so some savings, because you always need a new reel for a new rod right ?

 

57 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

What else can I say but monkey

 

1 met b 6.2 ratio 

1 spool of some more sniper

 

I wanted to get a 6.2 last year but someone literally stole the last one they had in the display case. This rounds out my met b collection, I own 2 8.1, 1 7.1, now the 6.2. Series complete now onto the new bantam or zillion, I own 1 bantam 22 in 7.1, zillion in 7.1, 6.3. Decisions decisions lol.

 

Somebody got their tax retuuuurn! 

[Jmurphy87]

7 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

 

 

Somebody got their tax retuuuurn! 

Yeah, few things in life really truly make me happy, my family and kids and learning new things and getting better at them and then fishing. I always wonder about the difference of what I consider mid range gear vs the cheaper stuff that I started with. I still like some of cheaper stuff just as much as my higher end gear. It’s just a obsession or sickness haven’t decided yet truly. 

[NorthernBasser]

5 minutes ago, Jmurphy87 said:

Yeah, few things in life really truly make me happy, my family and kids and learning new things and getting better at them and then fishing. I always wonder about the difference of what I consider mid range gear vs the cheaper stuff that I started with. I still like some of cheaper stuff just as much as my higher end gear. It’s just a obsession or sickness haven’t decided yet truly. 

Hey, I hear ya buddy. And couldn't agree more. I love my 'higher end' stuff. But I also have some cheaper stuff that I love just as much for various reasons. 

[Smells like fish]

The last of GYCB at this Walmart. 11 packs at $3.50 each. Anybody else still finding green/blue packs?

 

[Jmurphy87]

1 hour ago, Smells like fish said:

The last of GYCB at this Walmart. 11 packs at $3.50 each. Anybody else still finding green/blue packs?

 

One of the local Walmarts near me had there’s on clearance for $5 a pack I think, I never got the chance to see them for the $1.79, 3.50 a pack unfortunately 😢 I did hit Berkley power bait max scent for dirt cheap when my local meijer remodeled though 🙂

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Thanks a lot @PhishLI you are nothing but monkey in human form 🤣

 

That Spunk Shad color was just too perfect for the Bhite Delight Jackhammer color.  

 

First wakebait, don't even know how to fish it lol.   It's MegaBass, it's gonna catch something 😎

 

[NorthernBasser]

Few small orders. Just more stuff I didn't NEED. I'm a Sniper guy but figured I'd try Invizx on one of my jerkbait setups. 

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

 

First wakebait, don't even know how to fish it lol.   It's MegaBass, it's gonna catch something 😎

 

 

Have never fished that exact wakebait. But most wakebaits perform best the slower you retrieve them. But they all have their sweet spot. You'll figure out what that is. Wakebaits are awesome tho. The 6th Sense Speed Wake can be burned fast, and the strikes on it can be vicious! 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Few small orders. Just more stuff I didn't NEED. I'm a Sniper guy but figured I'd try Invizx on one of my reels.

 

 

 

 

Have never fished that exact wakebait. But most wakebaits perform best the slower you retrieve them. But they all have their sweet spot. You'll figure out what that is. Wakebaits are awesome tho. The 6th Sense Speed Wake can be burned fast, and the strikes on it can be vicious! 

Wish it was a little bigger as I'm becoming more and more addicted to big baits, but I'm looking forward to the strikes for sure!

 

Awesome stuff by the way, big fan of that Invisx on my spinning setups.  Just so manageable.   

 

I just watched a nice video on it, and the guy was saying he likes it just as much if not more in diving mode.    TW didn't even have them because I always go there to read reviews lol.  

[MN_Bassin24]

29 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Few small orders. Just more stuff I didn't NEED. I'm a Sniper guy but figured I'd try Invizx on one of my reels.

 

 

 

 

Have never fished that exact wakebait. But most wakebaits perform best the slower you retrieve them. But they all have their sweet spot. You'll figure out what that is. Wakebaits are awesome tho. The 6th Sense Speed Wake can be burned fast, and the strikes on it can be vicious! 

Are you planning to use the beef jerky for fishing? Maybe on a dropshot?

 

Just kiddin', looks like a nice haul of tackle

[NorthernBasser]

17 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Wish it was a little bigger as I'm becoming more and more addicted to big baits, but I'm looking forward to the strikes for sure!

 

Awesome stuff by the way, big fan of that Invisx on my spinning setups.  Just so manageable.   

 

I just watched a nice video on it, and the guy was saying he likes it just as much if not more in diving mode.    TW didn't even have them because I always go there to read reviews lol.  

You'll have to report back and let us know how you like it. If you want a bigger wakebait check out the PB Rat. The 3 piece puts out some nice commotion and just has a cool clacking sound. The 2 piece is great as well. Little pricey tho. But the entire body is solid resin, so it's very durable.

 

 

Another big bait is the Baitsanity Antidote Tug. It's 9" and 4 oz. I haven't fished it but have watched a few videos on it. Matt talks about it in TB's latest gear review video. I like the sounds of it and how it'll jump out of the water as well.

3 minutes ago, MN_Bassin24 said:

Are you planning to use the beef jerky for fishing? Maybe on a dropshot?

 

Just kiddin', looks like a nice haul of tackle

That jerky was gone within 2 minutes of me opening the box. Nice little gift Omnia throws in from time to time. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

You'll have to report back and let us know how you like it. If you want a bigger wakebait check out the PB Rat. The 3 piece puts out some nice commotion and just has a cool clacking sound. The 2 piece is great as well. Little pricey tho. But the entire body is solid resin, so it's very durable.

 

 

Another big bait is the Baitsanity Antidote Tug. It's 9" and 4 oz. I haven't fished it but have watched a few videos on it. Matt talks about it in TB's latest gear review video. I like the sounds of it and how it'll jump out of the water as well.

That jerky was gone within 2 minutes of me opening the box. Nice little gift Omnia throws in from time to time. 

Haha you real monkies in here are killing me 🤣

 

I've been wanting one of those rats for sure.   Really like the idea of the impregnated resin on those PB Rats.   

 

I can feel myself getting sucked down the Big Bait hole, it's not even for the original reason I got into them for.   I got into it wanting baits to target the biggest fish in my lake, then when I saw how the fish react to them it changed.   There is a whole novelty to catching fish on big crazy baits.  

 

It's just a totally unique form of Bass fishing that happens to yield larger than average catches I'm finding.   Hasn't caught me any giants yet but 50% of the fish I catch are 3-5lbs.     Outside of a fullsize chatterbait, I can't think of another bait that does that for me.    

[NorthernBasser]

6 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

 

 

I can feel myself getting sucked down the Big Bait hole, it's not even for the original reason I got into them for.   I got into it wanting baits to target the biggest fish in my lake, then when I saw how the fish react to them it changed.   There is a whole novelty to catching fish on big crazy baits.  

 

It's just a totally unique form of Bass fishing that happens to yield larger than average catches I'm finding.   Hasn't caught me any giants yet but 50% of the fish I catch are 3-5lbs.     Outside of a fullsize chatterbait, I can't think of another bait that does that for me.    

Yeah, just make sure you enjoy that kind of fishing before you jump in all the way. A lot of people go nuts buying all these expensive baits but then don't have the patience to fish them. You're never gonna catch the numbers on them like you will other conventional baits. But like you said there's just something about catching a bass on a big bait that get's the heart pumping. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

6 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Yeah, just make sure you enjoy that kind of fishing before you jump in all the way. A lot of people go nuts buying all these expensive baits but then don't have the patience to fish them. You're never gonna catch the numbers on them like you will other conventional baits. But like you said there's just something about catching a bass on a big bait that get's the heart pumping. 

That was a big turning point for me over the last week, I realized I had the ability to chunk a 7.5" Swimbait for 5hrs, whereas I can't flip or drag a ned for 5hrs.   

 

Heck I'm already too invested to turn back lol, with the rod and reel and now a box full of big baits, I'm into big swimbaits/a-rigs more than anything else since starting back. 

 

I knew I was in trouble a few days ago when I started thinking I needed a second big bait rod/reel 🤣

[NorthernBasser]

16 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

That was a big turning point for me over the last week, I realized I had the ability to chunk a 7.5" Swimbait for 5hrs, whereas I can't flip or drag a ned for 5hrs.   

 

Heck I'm already too invested to turn back lol, with the rod and reel and now a box full of big baits, I'm into big swimbaits/a-rigs more than anything else since starting back. 

 

I knew I was in trouble a few days ago when I started thinking I needed a second big bait rod/reel 🤣

 

If you're looking for a rod for your lighter big treble hook baits, check out the Jenko Savant.🙊 

[Dogface]

2 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

First wakebait, don't even know how to fish it lol.   It's MegaBass, it's gonna catch something 😎

 

 

I thought those fancy Megabass lures came with fish already attached. 😊

[AlabamaSpothunter]

3 minutes ago, Dogface said:

 

I thought those fancy Megabass lures came with fish already attached. 😊

They should for the cost, but most of the stuff I've bought from them has been worth every penny.

 

New vs. old 110jr+1 in GG Threadfin.    Old one has caught 125+ fish since mid December, including a solid 7.2.    If I were to amortize the cost on that particular bait based on fish caught, it would be one of the cheapest baits in the box.   

 

I'm not so much a MB fanboy as I am a JDM fanboy I think.   I lose all rational when it comes to JDM baits.   I'm responsible for the most part until I see pretty Japanese baits 🤣

 

 

[Jar11591]

Last little order before spring. I should be on the water within 2 weeks. I’m foaming at the mouth. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

8 minutes ago, Jar11591 said:

Last little order before spring. I should be on the water within 2 weeks. I’m foaming at the mouth. 

Heck ya, two weeks ain't nothing after the sentence you've endured.  

 

Ready to see some NY toads again!  

[PhishLI]

3 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Another big bait is the Baitsanity Antidote Tug. It's 9" and 4 oz. I haven't fished it but have watched a few videos on it. Matt talks about it in TB's latest gear review video. I like the sounds of it and how it'll jump out of the water as well.

My fishing buddy got one last fall. It swims great. 

3 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

I just watched a nice video on it, and the guy was saying he likes it just as much if not more in diving mode. 

There are times where they want it cranked slowly just under the surface. The Shellcracker G2 can be fished this way and most of the time this is the only way they'll hit it around here. Crank it down just a little, then let it float up, but continue reeling it in keeping it subsurface. Should be able to fish the MB the same exact way, and with its torpedo profile it's very eatable. That's one of the reasons a TK is so deadly. Its profile.

[Jmurphy87]

I wanted to try one of the tatula elite rods for a couple years now, new model released lately and they had the 6’9 heavy in uh oh. They were stocked on p5 rods also, super destroyer, mad bull and a couple others. I liked the super destroyer due to length and power, but just like last year with the x bites the action seemed a little different than what I thought it would be. In all honesty I could not afford the p5 so I shifted gears.

 

1 tatula elite 6’9 heavy fast action rod

1 1/2 jack hammer green pumpkin shad

1 pack zako in disco green 

1 lucky craft lv max500 aurora black 

1 dirt jigs 1/2 California swim jig Alabama bream

1 pack 4’ rage menace in blue gill 

 

I wanted to try shorter rods this year so that swayed me on the tatula rod. I have a nice kayak, old town predator mx 12 but I do bank fish a lot and I liked the action of it. I really wanted a different trailer for the jackhammer, that’s why I went with disco green. I think it looks good what’s your opinion ? I am running out of ideas at this point lol, making my own combos of colors and rods is definitely fun.

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, Jmurphy87 said:

wanted to try shorter rods this year so that swayed me on the tatula rod.

 

1 hour ago, Jmurphy87 said:

I do bank fish a lot and I liked the action of it.

Had mine out for the 1st time the other day. Loaded fine with a 3/8oz Project Z with a 4" diesel minnow which runs light for a trailer. Handles a Shellcracker G2 well. Got this one specifically for wade fishing and avoiding clipping branches on the back cast where certain deeper water drop-offs keep me closer to the bank. It'll be perfect for pitching while sitting on my yak too. The free Huk hoodie rebate just sweetened the deal.

[Jmurphy87]

1 hour ago, PhishLI said:

 

Had mine out for the 1st time the other day. Loaded fine with a 3/8oz Project Z with a 4" diesel minnow which runs light for a trailer. Handles a Shellcracker G2 well. Got this one specifically for wade fishing and avoiding clipping branches on the back cast where certain deeper water drop-offs keep me closer to the bank. It'll be perfect for pitching while sitting on my yak too. The free Huk hoodie rebate just sweetened the deal.

Yeah it’s seems to have a nice tip with a good backbone from the time I spent holding it and checking the action of it. There’s one place that is near my apartment that allows me to drift along standing up in my yak with a good breeze just picking apart one whole side of the small lake. I chose my kayak for being able to stand and fish out of it, I could stand and fish with 12-14 inch swells on a breezy fall day. I think it will work out great, thanks for your first hand feedback I greatly appreciate it 😀

[AlabamaSpothunter]

On 3/14/2023 at 6:52 PM, PhishLI said:

My fishing buddy got one last fall. It swims great. 

There are times where they want it cranked slowly just under the surface. The Shellcracker G2 can be fished this way and most of the time this is the only way they'll hit it around here. Crank it down just a little, then let it float up, but continue reeling it in keeping it subsurface. Should be able to fish the MB the same exact way, and with its torpedo profile it's very eatable. That's one of the reasons a TK is so deadly. Its profile.

So I fished the SuWitch over the course of 5hrs, of which a good hour was spent with this bait.

 

Pros: 

I caught 3 fish within it's first 10 cast, however on the third it hooked a fish badly and decided to wait until I found bigger fish.    I continued to fish it but never caught another fish.     Those first three schooler sized fish came when I had it in dive mode, where it would run close to 4 ft on 16lb sniper which is thinner than most, and fluoro so it sinks and helps.     I read a review that said it's just dynamite for active fish feeding on shad......out of those 10 cast, 5 of those were burned before I found the active fish blowing up shad in 1-4ft, then it produced 3/5 casts with a lost fish.    It was ridiculous.      There is something about this bait that drives them wild when chasing shad, that much is clear.  In Dive mode it looks very similar to the awesome body roll and swim of the Magdrafts.   Similar part of the water column as well.   

 

Cons:

 

The hooks are all wrong on this bait, it's needs much larger and heavier gauge hooks.

 

I'm new to wake baits, but this thing won't wake until about half way through the cast with the rod tip held at 45 degrees regardless how slow I tried to run it when it landed.   It would run about 6"-1ft halfway then start waking.   

 

I really dislike the size of this bait.   While it's no problem to throw a 1 1/8th oz lure on a 1oz rated rod, the relative light weight to longer length, fatter profile, and a multi jointed make this bait about as aerodynamic as a ham sandwich.   Not to mention you need to find a solid 1oz rated moving bait rod, lots of fish will be lost on this bait using H rods. 

 

To this point, it's just in that gray area.....it'll still get hit by every dink in the lake, but I'm sure the big fish will eat it too.   Scale it up, or scale it down, the current size just doesn't really do anything for me.    Obviously, an opinion.  

 

It says you can walk the dog and other secondary movements, I couldn't achieve them in a manner I found confidence inspiring.   

 

In summary, I'm not upset at the purchase, I'm not even disappointed, but I'm not wow'd like the Shimano Swimbait recently wowed and continues to wows me.  That bait was pretty much instant magic.    This bait has huge potential if I can commit a rod and time to it.    I doubt the fish in your body of water have seen a bait like this one, I know mine haven't.