Super User Koz Posted August 13 Super User Share Posted August 13 … and spent $200. When I’m at work I occasionally run over to Sugar Creek Marina to grab some lunch. Their food is actually pretty good compared to grabbing fast food. They also happen to have a good tackle store with competitive pricing. You can see where this is going. I picked up my chicken sandwich, then grabbed three bags of Crush City Freeloaders. Then I realized I needed some more jig heads because I’m always snagging them and losing them. On the way to the register, I walked past the St. Croix rods. I already have one of their BassX rods that I really like and the next thing you know I was carrying another one to the register. And that’s how a chicken sandwich cost me $208. 4 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 13 Super User Share Posted August 13 I think the most important question here is how was the sandwich? 3 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking45 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 The way food prices are increasing, it won’t be long before you’re going to be paying that much without getting the tackle. California passed a law, fast food workers are now making $20/hr. A small bag of fries at MacDonald’s is $5. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted August 13 Author Super User Share Posted August 13 6 minutes ago, gimruis said: I think the most important question here is how was the sandwich? It was actually very good. They do a pretty good job with breakfast and lunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User king fisher Posted August 13 Super User Share Posted August 13 The old reliable bait and switch. Monkey approved. Next time go in to buy tackle, maybe all you will leave with is a chicken sandwich. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 13 Global Moderator Share Posted August 13 The bait monkey approves this message 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted August 13 Super User Share Posted August 13 Our favorite local restaurant is at a marina. The food is excellent. They don’t sell tackle. I agree with @king fisher go for the tackle and leave with food. Last time I went to Bass Pro Shops all I bought was a Goo Goo candy cluster and a Coca Cola. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirak Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 @Koz - you have good luck with those freeloaders? I fished them this weekend as chatterbait evo trailers. I’m not sure if it’s the plastic, the hook keeper, or what, but they didn’t stay on the bait long. Actually cast some of them off. I normally put a drop of superglue on the nose of a trailer, but couldn’t find it this time. I’m wondering if anyone else has had an issue with durability on these? They feel good and tough, but they just kept getting torn up in that evo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted August 13 Author Super User Share Posted August 13 5 minutes ago, Smirak said: @Koz - you have good luck with those freeloaders? I fished them this weekend as chatterbait evo trailers. I’m not sure if it’s the plastic, the hook keeper, or what, but they didn’t stay on the bait long. Actually cast some of them off. I normally put a drop of superglue on the nose of a trailer, but couldn’t find it this time. I’m wondering if anyone else has had an issue with durability on these? They feel good and tough, but they just kept getting torn up in that evo. I love the Freeloaders. They have been money this summer. In fact, when I got home tonight I paired my new St. Croix with a Curado, tied on a green pumpkin chatterbait and a green pumpkin Freeloader and went out to my dock. While walking out there I noticed some commotion under the dock, skipped my chatterbait under there and pulled out a two pounder on my first cast with the new rod. For me, the Freeloaders have been durable. I caught 5 or 6 on one the other day and it’s still holding strong. I’ve had only one tear off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatcreek Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I warned you about that place..addictive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GreenPig Posted August 14 Super User Share Posted August 14 Marina/Bait shop Monkey's are twice as aggressive as a standard bait Monkey. Could've been worse.😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crypt Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 was the chicken grilled or fried? just wondering....never got hungry on this site until I saw this thread........ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted August 14 Super User Share Posted August 14 Chicken sandwich and a rod......Seems completely normal to me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiver Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I hate it when that happens, relapse…. Oh well, sounds like you stocked up on some tackle, and have a new rod. You did get a chicken sandwich too…. At least you didn’t go without food and spend that money on gear too, there’s hope. Didn’t mention what power on the rod,med-hvy, 6 or 7 footer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted August 14 Author Super User Share Posted August 14 41 minutes ago, GRiver said: I hate it when that happens, relapse…. Oh well, sounds like you stocked up on some tackle, and have a new rod. You did get a chicken sandwich too…. At least you didn’t go without food and spend that money on gear too, there’s hope. Didn’t mention what power on the rod,med-hvy, 6 or 7 footer? 7’ 2” MHF. Pretty much an all purpose rod that I will use mainly for moving baits. Although it’s an inexpensive rod, it performs well. I like them as much as my Exprides. The other week I bought an inexpensive Shimano SLX MM glass rod for crankbaits. But what I need to do is tie on a worm or another bottom bait and see how sensitive it is. For me, the rod is light and comfortable, and just feels great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bankc Posted August 14 Super User Share Posted August 14 I've spent a good bit more than $200 on a fancy meal at a fancy restaurant that I didn't even get to keep. The wife and I got food poisoning that night. It might have been worth it if I got a St. Croix rod to go with it. Though I don't think my wife would agree. So yeah, you did good! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 You could have told me you paid $208 for just a chicken sandwich and I would have believed you. Prices are insane these days 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GReb Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Everytime I kid my wife about another Amazon package (which we actually need) she quickly fires back that she could go to Target and buy it plus $100 in other things she doesn’t need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Spankey Posted August 14 Super User Share Posted August 14 7 hours ago, Koz said: 7’ 2” MHF. Pretty much an all purpose rod that I will use mainly for moving baits. Although it’s an inexpensive rod, it performs well. I like them as much as my Exprides. The other week I bought an inexpensive Shimano SLX MM glass rod for crankbaits. But what I need to do is tie on a worm or another bottom bait and see how sensitive it is. For me, the rod is light and comfortable, and just feels great. They are great rods. I have two grandsons that fish soft plastics with them. 6’10” ML and 6’8” Med. I put Shimano 2500 NASCI’s on them. The one recently while bass fishing with me caught a 12# Channel Cat on the 6’10” ML w/ 6 lb. SunLine Super Natural mono on a 6” black Yammy cut tail. What a fight he had. Between working the rod and adjusting the drag he landed a nice fish. At first we didn’t suspect a catfish. Thought it was one of the lakes finest bass. That sure made his day and mine as well. Those rods have a great feel. Only my opinion but I don’t think they are a lesser compared to a Mojo or Premiere Series. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted August 14 Author Super User Share Posted August 14 25 minutes ago, Spankey said: Those rods have a great feel. You’re right- they really do have a great feel. For me it’s the grip, the balance, and the heft. It just feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_H Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 19 hours ago, Smirak said: @Koz - you have good luck with those freeloaders? I fished them this weekend as chatterbait evo trailers. I’m not sure if it’s the plastic, the hook keeper, or what, but they didn’t stay on the bait long. Actually cast some of them off. I normally put a drop of superglue on the nose of a trailer, but couldn’t find it this time. I’m wondering if anyone else has had an issue with durability on these? They feel good and tough, but they just kept getting torn up in that evo. I have also had durability issues with them. I think it's because they are flat-sided and so the nose doesn't have a ton of plastic to work with. They definitely work well, though, but I get 3-4 fish out of them before they're toast. Some didn't even get one fish before casting/retrieving tore the nose up on the keeper. But they've got solid action. I still have a pile of Zakos that I've mostly switched back to, ordered a few bags of Spunk Shads that should be here tomorrow to test out. @Koz at least you didn't get distracted by the tackle and forget your sandwich. Gotta accept the small victories sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Flood Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 8/13/2024 at 10:44 AM, looking45 said: The way food prices are increasing, it won’t be long before you’re going to be paying that much without getting the tackle. California passed a law, fast food workers are now making $20/hr. A small bag of fries at MacDonald’s is $5. Maybe California should pass a law to not allow charging renters $3,000/month for a 700 sqft apartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirak Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 3 hours ago, Aaron_H said: I have also had durability issues with them. I think it's because they are flat-sided and so the nose doesn't have a ton of plastic to work with. They definitely work well, though, but I get 3-4 fish out of them before they're toast. Some didn't even get one fish before casting/retrieving tore the nose up on the keeper. But they've got solid action. I still have a pile of Zakos that I've mostly switched back to, ordered a few bags of Spunk Shads that should be here tomorrow to test out. @Koz at least you didn't get distracted by the tackle and forget your sandwich. Gotta accept the small victories sometimes. If you’ve not tried the spunk shad, I do believe you’ll be happy. I have tons. When I go to Chattanooga (only about an hour and a half from me), I always stop at hog farmer and stock up on the 4.5 and the 5.5”. I don’t normally downsize very much, so I’ve yet to try the 3.5s. I’ve tried the chatterspike and it’s ok, but I have a hard time going away from the spunk shads. If you wanna try the chatterspikes, DM me and I’ll send you some to try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted August 14 Super User Share Posted August 14 I paid $231 for breakfast several years ago, fact. The owner of the restaurant knew I hunted and fished and had a Remington shotgun for sale. I bought it and he simply added to my bill. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Koz Posted August 14 Author Super User Share Posted August 14 23 minutes ago, Smirak said: If you’ve not tried the spunk shad, I do believe you’ll be happy. I have tons. When I go to Chattanooga (only about an hour and a half from me), I always stop at hog farmer and stock up on the 4.5 and the 5.5”. I don’t normally downsize very much, so I’ve yet to try the 3.5s. I’ve tried the chatterspike and it’s ok, but I have a hard time going away from the spunk shads. If you wanna try the chatterspikes, DM me and I’ll send you some to try. When I need something with a slimmer profile I use the Spunk Shad. Missile Baits is also a sponsor of my kids’ fishing program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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