Well, im trying to make a list of some baits for my GF to get me for x-mas, but I cant seem to zero it down to what I need/want.  :-/  So, im in need of some suggestions:P. What are some baits you guys use that are a MUST have in your tackle box?? :-? OR if you have some good suggestions for someone who mostly fishes from shore.

Thx, Schaefer

LC topwater- Sammy or G-Splash

RatLtrap

Rapala cranks- Dt-3-Dt 10

Jigs

Jig Trailers (Twin tails, hula grubs)

Unless your g/f is an avid fisherperson herself, do not let her buy you lures unless you show her explicitly what you want.  You will end up with some lures that either look really pretty, or the dumbo working at the sporting goods store talked her into.  You pretty much are gonna have to take her by the hand and show her.  No offense  intended, but this is usually how it works.

I have alot of trust in her , and I know if she is indoubt she well ask me.

One question, can you fish rat-l-traps from shore without getting snagged 24/7?

I have been using rat-l-traps for the last month without too many problems. I have lost 2 of them but that come with the territory where I fish when you are trying to catch the lunkers.

Manns -1 Crankbaits

Rapala SSR7 (bluegill)

Swim Senkos

Shad X-Rap

Lures that I'm asking for that I think would work well from shore:

1/4 cavitron chart./white....have to see why it gets so many thumbs up

Mann's waker- ghost minnow and/or matte tiger....looks like a good entry to wakebaits in both size and cost

Pre mentioned swim senkos

2 rapalas (one black over gold and other silver over gold), rattle trap( blk over chrome), and worms.  WORMS, WORMS, WORMS. Perhaps some flukes too.  

Just a friendly note:

It's CHRISTmas

Bullfrog Zara spook.

Bluegill and/or baby bass shad rap.

Lipless rattle bait.

Black Cavitron buzzbait.

Mann's baby minus 1 bone and/or grey ghost color.

Husky jerk in silver and/or gold.

Jitterbug yellow and/or frog and/or perch and/or black.

Rebel Pop-R plus silver/black and/or Bass and/or shad.

haha i asked my girlfriend to get me a "rapala dt-4 'dives to 4 feet' crankbait in fire tiger color" for a cheap stocking gift and she just laughed since i made it sound so technical.....

...she ended up going to bass pro, with that memorized, and told the worker, and she said he gave her the wierdest look, since she said it like she actually knew what she was doing  

I only asked for one bait. She got me this one.

I just asked for gift cards, that way I can make sure I get the things I wanted. It makes it easier for me and the gift giver.

I agree with Hookemdown.

Bizz Mickey sure makes a pretty bait!

he sure does matt, i've got an addiction to his hardbaits that just won't stop.

Just a friendly note:

It's CHRISTmas

Actually, the X is used because it stands for the Greek letter Chi ([ch967] = ch) which is the first letter in Christos meaning Christ.  Many Christian symbols use the X or a modified version of it.

Now back to the original thread  

I have been wanting one of those Lucky Craft Pointers with real fish skin.  Hopefully, Santa (wife) will deliver .  Ho, Ho, Ho.

My wife is gettin me some Mattlures baby bass lures.....I'm ordering them.  

I just asked for gift cards, that way I can make sure I get the things I wanted. It makes it easier for me and the gift giver.

Yup, the way to go.

I was having the same trouble narrowing it down for a list, but then figured my wife, mom, dad, sisters, and brother would mess it up by getting the wrong bait anyway, so I just asked for Gander Mountain Gift Cards.  I got a pile of 'em coming to satisfy the ol bait monkey.

Just a friendly note:

It's CHRISTmas

If this turns into a religious "discussion" I will delete the quoted post AND mine, but here is a brief history on the origin of X-mas:

http://www.cresourcei.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html

Merry Christmas!

Mattlures "Three Pack" Baby Bass special would make a nice present.

Here are some must haves (unless you already have them):

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100SP

-Senko Type lures

-Yo-Zuri Rattlin'Vibe

Just a friendly note:

It's CHRISTmas

If this turns into a religious "discussion" I will delete the quoted post AND mine, but here is a brief history on the origin of X-mas:

http://www.cresourcei.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html

Merry Christmas!

Mattlures "Three Pack" Baby Bass special would make a nice present.

RW, thanks for pointing that out to me.  I've never seen that before.

My apologies

I think I might go for:

Lucky Craft Sammy (if the shop around here has them)

Some Rat-l-traps (or versions of it)

Spinnerbaits (booyah/strikeking)

Shallow diving cranks (been looking at the shallow bomber cranks)

Ill probably add some to the list and let her decide the limit .

I think I might go for:

Lucky Craft Sammy (if the shop around here has them)

Some Rat-l-traps (or versions of it)

Spinnerbaits (booyah/strikeking)

Shallow diving cranks (been looking at the shallow bomber cranks)

Ill probably add some to the list and let her decide the limit .

Sounds good to me.

If your looking for shallow running cranks, Mann's 1 minus series is hard to beat.

Ill have to check those out