Spro had a crazy sale. 4 frogs and the rest cranks for next year. 

Stopped into academy today. I was out in town and just farting around. Didn’t look at BF sales flyer, so just winging it…. All of their rods, reels and combos at 25% off. Didn’t need anything, but at 25% off, I actually think it would’ve been illegal for me to not buy?

 

Anyway, didn’t even know Daiwa made an AridX combo. So, picked up a combo of 6’6” MF paired with a 2500 Laguna. All in, $60. Them, why not look some more? So, I picked up a 1000 Shimano Sienna paired to a 5’0” Falcon ULM. All in, $60~ish.

 

Lastly, didn’t need any tackle. (“DO NOT BUY TACKLE”) is what my mind was saying, but my eyes were saying “that looks cool”. So, for no other reason than because it was there, I picked up a 2 pack of VUDU Shrimp. Living in N Alabama, the only shrimp we see is at Kroger. 

latest monkey attack

On 11/30/2024 at 10:43 PM, Smirak said:

Stopped into academy today. I was out in town and just farting around. Didn’t look at BF sales flyer, so just winging it…. All of their rods, reels and combos at 25% off. Didn’t need anything, but at 25% off, I actually think it would’ve been illegal for me to not buy?

 

Anyway, didn’t even know Daiwa made an AridX combo. So, picked up a combo of 6’6” MF paired with a 2500 Laguna. All in, $60. Them, why not look some more? So, I picked up a 1000 Shimano Sienna paired to a 5’0” Falcon ULM. All in, $60~ish.

 

Lastly, didn’t need any tackle. (“DO NOT BUY TACKLE”) is what my mind was saying, but my eyes were saying “that looks cool”. So, for no other reason than because it was there, I picked up a 2 pack of VUDU Shrimp. Living in N Alabama, the only shrimp we see is at Kroger. 

I also got that airdx combo. Looking forward to trying it. My thought process was similar to yours. 

I haven't decided whether to post everything I bought yet. Don't want to embarrass myself

No pic, but got a few of the TW exclusive 6th sense baits in bait camp matte pro blue to try out with their sale.  Just enough to get me free shipping.  Looks like a productive color.

Ok. Couldn’t stand it any longer. Just ordered the orochi xx tour versatile and the Tatula SV TW 7:1.1. Didn’t get the great deal from SCHEELS as I waited too late. They had marked them back up to $150. Only $20 more. The hookup had some orochi’s left at $200, so I grabbed one of those too. Both were price matched at Tacklewarehouse. Should be here Friday. Will post pics! 

Ok, got the new rod and new reel from TW today. The benefit of living within a couple hours of the Alpharetta, GA store is that I get FedEx next day while paying for FedEx ground!

 

Anyway, a new rod deserves a new bait, right? I believe that’s the law. So, I grabbed something…

 

 

 

Just a little SK football jig. 😂😂I had to go get a spool of line to spool this reel. Figured I’d not break the law and not buy a new bait for the new gear…

It's a Bait Monkey Christmas up in here ~

A-Jay

 

@A-Jay WOW!!

 

You win.
That’s a wrap folks

Great choice, A-Jay! Let me know if you decide to sell those Calcutta "D"s :).

 

FM

11 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said:

Great choice, A-Jay! Let me know if you decide to sell those Calcutta "D"s :).

 

FM

Thanks - 

The Calcutta D's will need to be pried out of my cold dead hands.

But there's a load of Limited Edition KVD Quantum Casting reels

that will be looking for a good home after the holidays.

Until then, lots of Ramen and PB & J for this guy.

A-Jay

 

 

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

It's a Bait Monkey Christmas up in here ~

A-Jay

 

Holy Jesus.

Save some for the rest of the anglers.

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

Thanks - 

The Calcutta D's will need to be pried out of my cold dead hands.

But there's a load of Limited Edition KVD Quantum Casting reels

that will be looking for a good home after the holidays.

Until then, lots of Ramen and PB & J for this guy.

A-Jay

 

 

I was in the army, we used to put a LOT of weird stuff in our ramen when we were in the field…I’ve never had PB&J added though. Is that with or without bread?

 

😂😂😂

8 minutes ago, Smirak said:

I was in the army, we used to put a LOT of weird stuff in our ramen when we were in the field…I’ve never had PB&J added though. Is that with or without bread?

 

😂😂😂

PB and J on top of a rice krispy treat. Can’t beat it

16 minutes ago, Smirak said:

I was in the army, we used to put a LOT of weird stuff in our ramen when we were in the field…I’ve never had PB&J added though. Is that with or without bread?

 

😂😂😂

Thank You for your service to our great country.

No Bread 

A-Jay

This is just the start LOL

Yesterday's trip to Cabela's ended up with $250 spent on fishing gear.  Includes a bunch of odds and ends to outfit a new kayak (Scotty rod holder, anchor, etc), and only one new lure which is a Bass Pro Shops XPS Boss Glide Swimbait - Bone - 4-3/4" - .8 oz.  First time seeing one that small in person.  Looks like a killer little glide bait.  Hopefully the action is ok.

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Thanks - 

The Calcutta D's will need to be pried out of my cold dead hands.

But there's a load of Limited Edition KVD Quantum Casting reels

that will be looking for a good home after the holidays.

Until then, lots of Ramen and PB & J for this guy.

A-Jay

 

 

I had a hunch that might be the case.

FM

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Thank You for your service to our great country.

No Bread 

A-Jay

You as well my friend!  
 

I ate PB&J sandwiches almost exclusively when I was in Fallujah, Iraq for about 3 months. Took me a while before I’d eat them again!

6 hours ago, A-Jay said:

It's a Bait Monkey Christmas up in here ~

A-Jay

 

 

Holy sheeeee.

 

And I'd love to see the look on your better half's face as you were setting all that up on your table for the photo shoot. 😅

32 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

 

Holy sheeeee.

 

And I'd love to see the look on your better half's face as you were setting all that up on your table for the photo shoot. 😅

She took the photo for me ~

And if money was our biggest problem,

We'd be Golden !

A-Jay

12 hours ago, A-Jay said:

She took the photo for me ~

And if money was our biggest problem,

We'd be Golden !

A-Jay

Did you order the Bantams from Shimano?

26 minutes ago, KP Duty said:

Did you order the Bantams from Shimano?

TW ~ with a Military Discount.

Thank you very much.

A-Jay

4 hours ago, A-Jay said:

TW ~ with a Military Discount.

Thank you very much.

A-Jay

When I grow up, I wanna be A-Jay… 😏

On 12/9/2024 at 1:30 PM, A-Jay said:

It's a Bait Monkey Christmas up in here ~

A-Jay

 

Nice. Those Youtube workout videos are paying off.😆