18 minutes ago, Sp33dSnake said:

I picked up a castaway 7'3" flippin stick, a daiwa spinning rod/reel combo, and a Shimano Bantam 5:1 bait caster for $30 today. 

 

You can't hardly beat pawn shops if you're patient. 

 

Crazy deals, but this is like winning lottery. I think I have better chance browsing through Japan online flea market sites. 

31 minutes ago, Sp33dSnake said:

I picked up a castaway 7'3" flippin stick, a daiwa spinning rod/reel combo, and a Shimano Bantam 5:1 bait caster for $30 today. 

 

You can't hardly beat pawn shops if you're patient. 

 

3 hours ago, Sp33dSnake said:

I picked up a castaway 7'3" flippin stick, a daiwa spinning rod/reel combo, and a Shimano Bantam 5:1 bait caster for $30 today. 

 

You can't hardly beat pawn shops if you're patient. 

Rule 5b section 4: NO GLOATING, it only feeds the bait monkey and our tackle addiction.

 

Kidding aside, awesome score. Tight lines

5 hours ago, MonsterZero said:

Not a tackle sale, but I know a lot of us utilize kayaks. Dick's has the YakAttack Leverage Net on clearance. Was $90, now $63. Show the website price on your phone if your store does not have them marked down and they will honor it.

Been eyeing those nets off for a couple years, but never pulled the trigger and just kept using my Ego net. Have the Yakattack on the way now, feel like it'll be better for netting bigger redfish and black drum. 

20% off Keitech at FishUSA

3 hours ago, Smirak said:

20% off Keitech at FishUSA

 

Speaking of 'fishy' tackle shops (in this case stores with 'fish' in their name) a store called fishfield.com looks like they are having a flash sale right now and it looks like you can get a decent discount on a lot of shimano / daiwa stuff that isn't discounted as much...among other things it looks like they have that shorter daiwa swimbait rod at a 20% discount.

 

I also noticed another one 'fishermanswarehouse.com' that has some St Croix stuff at prices that look similar to what ALF had during their last 'sell it all' sale a while back...a lot of the rods are sold already from the looks of it but still some nice choices in stock if you look around.

 

Has anyone ordered from one of these places? I haven't bought from either of them before but figured I'd mention it since they seem to be running some decent discounts.

28 minutes ago, Brian11719 said:

 

Speaking of 'fishy' tackle shops (in this case stores with 'fish' in their name) a store called fishfield.com looks like they are having a flash sale right now and it looks like you can get a decent discount on a lot of shimano / daiwa stuff that isn't discounted as much...among other things it looks like they have that shorter daiwa swimbait rod at a 20% discount.

 

I also noticed another one 'fishermanswarehouse.com' that has some St Croix stuff at prices that look similar to what ALF had during their last 'sell it all' sale a while back...a lot of the rods are sold already from the looks of it but still some nice choices in stock if you look around.

 

Has anyone ordered from one of these places? I haven't bought from either of them before but figured I'd mention it since they seem to be running some decent discounts.

Yeah they're both legit. I've ordered from FishField many times. 

A while ago another member wanted a report from someone who had bought mystery rods from Midway.  

 

Well, here you go: 

 

This past December I YOLO'd and bought a mystery rod, or four... I ordered two casting rods and two spinning rods at different price points. I put specifics below, but the conclusion is that I didn't get ripped off.  

 

First, all of the rods were St. Croix. For a Midwest boy that suits me fine. I haven't had a chance to use any of them yet.  

 

The least expense rod was advertised as a "bass crankbait casting rod minimum value $175”. Purchase price $105. I received a Mojo Bass series Carbon Cranker - 7'2" Med Heavy / Moderate. (Market Price $175-200)

 

The second rod was advertised as a"bass casting rod minimum value $200. Purchase price $120. I received a Victory series - 7'3" Heavy / Mod-Fast. (Market Price $200-275)

 

The third rod was advertised as a "bass spinning rod-2 piece, minimum value $200". Purchase price $130. I received an Avid series - 6'8" Medium / Extra Fast 2 piece. (Market Price $200-250)

 

Finally the spendy one. Advertised as a "trout and panfish spinning rod minimum value $400”. Purchase price $220. I received a Legend Elite Panfish series - 7'0" Lite / Extra Fast. (Market Price $385-410)

 

So, there you go. Four samples of the Midway mystery rods. I am overall pleased. The only disappointment is the length of the Victory rod and only because I could use a rod for carolina rigs and bigger swim baits.  

 

I paired the trout and panfish rod with a Seviin reel for a full fan boy setup. The Victory is getting an Ark7 and the Avid is TBD. Final question though: What goes on the Carbon Cranker? Options are a domestic Scorpion DC, an older JDM scorpion (IDC3), or a new JDM SLX DC XT? 

@MontanaBasser I’d say you made out pretty good!

@MontanaBasser thank you for making me feel slightly less guilty about buying 2 rods within the last 24 hours.

 

Also just a heads up copperstate sent an email about their spring sale (20% off) a couple of hours ago...some items might not be included from the looks of it but Dobyns rods definitely seem to work...

Not sure if anyone fishes Clutch swimbaits but looks like the Copperstate Tackle sale applies to those too

Copperstate has 300 yd. spools of PowerPro for $14.40 after the 20% discount. Price is the same for the 150 yd, so I'm guessing this is some sort of error on their site. We'll see what they actually deliver to the house. 

Midway Mystery Box baitcast REELs.  40-50% below MSRP.  Premium reels at 1/2 price...  But you don't know what you're getting.  

 

Two price points and both RH and LH models available.  

 

If you buy, you're duty bound to report back, LoL.  

 

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1027478351?pid=636897

Looking for a new USDM Met B left hand HG model at a discount.  Anyone have a lead on a good sale, etc?  (not looking for JDM this time)  

49 minutes ago, MontanaBasser said:

Midway Mystery Box baitcast REELs.  40-50% below MSRP.  Premium reels at 1/2 price...  But you don't know what you're getting.  

 

Two price points and both RH and LH models available.  

 

If you buy, you're duty bound to report back, LoL.  

 

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1027478351?pid=636897

Oh that’s spicy. I’ve never been more tempted 

2 hours ago, MontanaBasser said:

Midway Mystery Box baitcast REELs.  40-50% below MSRP.  Premium reels at 1/2 price...  But you don't know what you're getting.  

 

Two price points and both RH and LH models available.  

 

If you buy, you're duty bound to report back, LoL.  

 

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1027478351?pid=636897

Well, you had good luck with the rods. Give it a shot….you’re duty bound to report back! 😂

2 hours ago, Rockhopper said:

Looking for a new USDM Met B left hand HG model at a discount.  Anyone have a lead on a good sale, etc? 

Looks like Lake Pro tackle takes 15% off these when you put one in your cart right now...haven't ordered from them before but have seen a couple of their youtube videos and they seem like they are probably ok (other than they seem to try to get you to buy route shipping protection but looks like you can just uncheck that).

7 hours ago, MontanaBasser said:

Midway Mystery Box baitcast REELs.  40-50% below MSRP.  Premium reels at 1/2 price...  But you don't know what you're getting.  

 

Two price points and both RH and LH models available.  

 

If you buy, you're duty bound to report back, LoL.  

 

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1027478351?pid=636897

Bait monkey got me on that one, have one of the left hand $300 value boxes incoming. Will report back with what I get when I receive it. 

On 3/8/2025 at 3:19 PM, MonsterZero said:

Not a tackle sale, but I know a lot of us utilize kayaks. Dick's has the YakAttack Leverage Net on clearance. Was $90, now $63. Show the website price on your phone if your store does not have them marked down and they will honor it.

 

I bought ^this^ net from Dick's. Thanks for the heads-up!

1 hour ago, MeatHead1313 said:

Bait monkey got me on that one, have one of the left hand $300 value boxes incoming. Will report back with what I get when I receive it. 

I was going to, but after applying filters to see what $300+ reels they had, there wasnt any I was interested in. So I chose not to gamble. 

2 hours ago, MeatHead1313 said:

e,

Dude you should've seen me mumbling to myself earlier going back and forth on whether or not I should get that thing. I mas in and out of my head for the span of at least an hour and a half looking into what reels it could possibly be, do I reely need another reel, out the the potential reels it could be which would I be happy with, if it was one of the others could I deal with it or would it be a waste on a reel I won't use (like the daiwa musky reel).......

 

I just got myself a reel like a month and a half ago that was a big buy for myself, I was torn on a deal like this. 40% gets me lickin my chops 

 

Definitely keep us posted man, I'm excited for you, like a giant quarter machine with the little toys or candy or tattoos in the little plastic eggs, but for adults 

10 hours ago, Rockhopper said:

I was going to, but after applying filters to see what $300+ reels they had, there wasnt any I was interested in. So I chose not to gamble. 

Same. Once I sawe one at $250 was a KastKing it was over because 99% chance that’s what they’d send me! 

20% off all bladed jigs at discount tackle 

16 hours ago, 1984isNOW said:

Dude you should've seen me mumbling to myself earlier going back and forth on whether or not I should get that thing. I mas in and out of my head for the span of at least an hour and a half looking into what reels it could possibly be, do I reely need another reel, out the the potential reels it could be which would I be happy with, if it was one of the others could I deal with it or would it be a waste on a reel I won't use (like the daiwa musky reel).......

 

I just got myself a reel like a month and a half ago that was a big buy for myself, I was torn on a deal like this. 40% gets me lickin my chops 

 

Definitely keep us posted man, I'm excited for you, like a giant quarter machine with the little toys or candy or tattoos in the little plastic eggs, but for adults 

I did the same for at least the same amount of time lol. Figured at a minimum 40% off it was worth it to me. I'm hoping for something under a 200 size, as that's what I use now, but figured I can always find a use for a bigger reel if that's what I end up with.  

Reel shipped today so hoping it won't take long to arrive then I'll report back. 

17 hours ago, MeatHead1313 said:

shipped today

I've been waiting for a shipping update like it's coming here haha, keep us posted with a pic