3 cast after a nice fish and all hell broke loose.

*moment of silence*

Some may may not be able to fathom the immensity of how severe this situation is... 2 years sober and I think i need a drink...

What size was the fish?

Ouch

My condolences, OP.  That's terrible.  

11 minutes ago, Heron said:

What size was the fish?

I'm not sure didn't weight it. It was 21 inches long. I'd guess 4.5, 5 pounds 

1 hour ago, clh121787 said:

Some may may not be able to fathom the immensity of how severe this situation is... 2 years sober and I think i need a drink...

You deserve a drink. Good sweet lord..I might have thrown up.

i can't even....

Warranty?

I did get ahold of Mr. Hinkle. These baits are kind of like unicorns amongst the swimbait community he was more than helpful very nice. And seemed anxious to replace the bait. Free of charge. Some have waited close to a year to get one first hand. He said he'll get one out to me asap. 

2 minutes ago, clh121787 said:

I did get ahold of Mr. Hinkle. These baits are kind of like unicorns amongst the swimbait community he was more than helpful very nice. And seemed anxious to replace the bait. Free of charge. Some have waited close to a year to get one first hand. He said he'll get one out to me asap. 

That's awesome, I was hoping he would take care of you.  

38 minutes ago, clh121787 said:

I did get ahold of Mr. Hinkle. These baits are kind of like unicorns amongst the swimbait community he was more than helpful very nice. And seemed anxious to replace the bait. Free of charge. Some have waited close to a year to get one first hand. He said he'll get one out to me asap. 

That's quality customer service right there. How much do these swim baits run?

I have seen $300-$500 on some. I once saw one go for $680 on ebay.

2 minutes ago, RyneB said:

I have seen $300-$500 on some. I once saw one go for $680 on ebay.

Wow.  I would be terrified to fish with it.  I think I may have to get into the swimbait carving business.

Just checked Ebay...  $325-400

5 minutes ago, thebillsman said:

That's quality customer service right there. How much do these swim baits run?

One thing you see in the world of high end swimbaits is good customer service. Glad he is taking care of the issue. Keep catching!

Very good. I am not into swimbaits, but I will keep Mr. Hinkle in mind for any business he might help me with. One of those lures would look nice artwork on the wall of a man cave.

Josh

My bass ate my car payment!

 

Glad he's taking care of you, I think I might have cried a little. 

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

My bass ate my car payment!

 

Glad he's taking care of you, I think I might have cried a little. 

I would have sobbed like a little girl.

11 hours ago, Centralinfinnesse said:

 I think I may have to get into the swimbait carving business.

Looks like the business to be in.

Allen

Sickening   Glad it's all resolved dude.

13 hours ago, clh121787 said:

I'm looking for a boat in that price range. Just the boat of course, the trailer would be in the Shimano Chronarch 150 range.