1) Tubes

2) “Chunks” for jig trailers

3) Ned Rigs

4) Umbrella rigs

 

I have more Ned rig plastics and jig heads thanks in large part due to Karl’s monthly box that I could equip an army. Its an itch that I can ignore every time mostly due to not wanting to grab my spinning set up over another baitcaster.

Chunks honestly don’t make much sense when there’s so many trailers that have a lot of action versus little to none. 

Tubes are one item that I literally plan a trip to the tackle store just to buy and end up passing them up for something else every time. Last time it was Rage tail trailers and chatterbaits lol

Umbrella rigs are probably going to be my next purchase. The price tags have been my de-motivator for these.
 

For all I know, my PB is waiting for me in one of these lures. I just know it!

Megabass PopMax. I will this season but can't find one local to see/buy, didn't want to just order. Looks like my only choice to do.

A bunch actually. I rigged up a bunch of stuff over the past few weeks and winter that are ready to try out soon. I never caught a fish or tried on a plastic worm, ned, plastic swim bait... Never fished a plastic craw and a few others. I really want to dedicate this whole season to learning plastics. I spent a lot of money stocking up so I hope I do learn to catch a fish on it.

2 hours ago, Spankey said:

Megabass PopMax. I will this season but can't find one local to see/buy, didn't want to just order. Looks like my only choice to do.

Just buy one in white python. Amazing lure.

A-rig, stupid tube, lunkerhunt phantom spider, johnson silver minnow with pork leech trailer, mepps #3 agila and mepps minnow (haven't thrown them in like 35 years), og silver rapala, strike king rocket shad spinnerbait, savage gear snake, those stupid electronic prop fishing lures that swim in circles and those crazy stinky balls this forum made me buy.

 

Really wanna try the spider to drop it in my wife's lap but I fear the ass kicking afterwards.

Duo Realis Rozante 77SP.  I blame these forums.  It is only a matter of time before I get one.  

Various Max Scent baits and the ZMan Pop Shad thing.

2 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

Duo Realis Rozante 77SP.  I blame these forums.  It is only a matter of time before I get one.  

 

Just do it, you wont be sorry. I bought my first one to try it out this year because I was looking for a smaller jerkbait to try. They are amazing little jerkbaits, and my collection is already up to 6 of them.

Nothing crazy or glamorous but I really wanna try those Pro Crawz from Z-Man. 

Jerkbaits. No one fishes them where I am. I think it’s a regional thing, but also because most water isn’t deep enough for them.

1 hour ago, CrankFate said:

Jerkbaits. No one fishes them where I am. I think it’s a regional thing, but also because most water isn’t deep enough for them.

I’ve only got a few of them myself and I really do need to get them wet and see how it works out.

This year I've decided that I'm going to concentrate more on spinning gear/finesse stuff.  I've upgraded my Ned rig  This probably means that the A- Rig gear won't get loaded on to the boat very often.  This year I probably won't do 3 different  home made jika rigs - all the same except with different soft plastics.  Probably just have one spinner bait rigged on the deck instead of 3.

 

I do plan on throwing more of the great big square bills rather than the regular sized ones.

13 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

Duo Realis Rozante 77SP.  I blame these forums.  It is only a matter of time before I get one.  

Make sure you order at least 2 before the water starts to cool down.  I would also recommend checking out the 85sp.  I beat em down this past fall with the 85.  I didnt get my 1st untill early september last year and it looks like its been war.

Magabass Vision 110  I can't wait to buy one every time a read about how well they work, or see a picture of a tackle box crammed full of them and someone holding up big bass with a huge smile.

     I'm not sure if that is a road I want to take the first step down.  I would like to try one, but what if it works for me as well as it has for others?  How many will be enough?  Will I be able to afford Megabass and a divorce lawyer?  If I buy one does that mean the Bait Monkey won?  Sure I can afford to buy a couple. but isn't that how all addicts get started?  Bait Monkey talked me in to buying an A Rig a couple months ago, and I have already had to go swimming to get it back.

On 4/17/2021 at 11:01 AM, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Make sure you order at least 2 before the water starts to cool down.  I would also recommend checking out the 85sp.  I beat em down this past fall with the 85.  I didnt get my 1st untill early september last year and it looks like its been war.

I probably would have already, but the colors I want seem to be out everywhere except The Hook Up Tackle, but every time I try to cart the ones I want, they show up as Ghost Gill in my cart.  When I try to call, they do not answer the phone and do return calls.  Any idea where to buy there besides Tackle Warehouse?  

 

*UPDATE 04/19/210 - Ethan from The Hook Up Tackle returned my call and explained that their recently revamped website still had a few bugs as others have pointed out.  He took my information and checked inventory on what I wanted.  He said to place my order, and he would adjust on his end to what we had discussed on the phone.  I did so.  I referenced Ethan in a reply to the original confirmation email. I received a second confirmation email with the changes shortly after.  I do not think I can ask for much more.  

Megabass 110 and the new 13 Fishing Squarebills. So hard to pull the trigger with that kind of money. And AJ.....DON'T! Just don't tease me again with your 110 box..!!! ???

7 hours ago, Happybeerbuzz said:

I probably would have already, but the colors I want seem to be out everywhere except The Hook Up Tackle, but every time I try to cart the ones I want, they show up as Ghost Gill in my cart.  When I try to call, they do not answer the phone and do return calls.  Any idea where to buy there besides Tackle Warehouse?  

Thats not a problem exclusive to you.  There never seems to be an abundant supply of them, so when you have the opportunity make sure you take advantage of it.  So far the hookup has the best selection of colors I've found in the US.  They just redesigned their website so I would bet the Ghost Gill thing is just a glitch.  Ghost Gill is one of the first colors to sell out, so having a few wouldn't be the end of the world.  The Owner is a pretty cool guy, If you do find out that the entire order is all the same color he'll make it right somehow.

On 4/16/2021 at 9:33 PM, Spankey said:

Megabass PopMax. I will this season but can't find one local to see/buy, didn't want to just order. Looks like my only choice to do.

The pop x and pop max's are great, they do everything welk and are the only popper I need to carry.

 

For me, it's the Megabass 110. Mainly because they're pricey so I haven't got around to it.

Deps Slide Swimmer 250.....  I will never buy one but they are cool looking.

 

 

On 4/16/2021 at 8:29 PM, NavyVet1204 said:

1) Tubes

 

 

Anything megabass 

 

Frog

6 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said:

Frog

You guys are killing me! 

 

 

There are a few things I haven’t tried but don’t really care. 
 

Im to the point now in fishing and in other areas that the “It works why change” attitude pretty much sums it up. 

I’m past the experimental stage. 
I’ve put too much time and money into getting me where I’m at now. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

I heard a popper with a bead in front and a flouro grub on the rear hook made you go nutz. 
I wanna try that?