Grabbed a Td-z to send off to paint. Even came with a bonus. Daiwa Works power handle from that era.

3 hours ago, rippin-lips said:

Grabbed a Td-z to send off to paint. Even came with a bonus. Daiwa Works power handle from that era.

Where did you find that deal?  Who is doing your painting?  Looks to be in pretty good shape still.  PM with details.  Thanks!

1 hour ago, Big-Bass said:

Where did you find that deal?  Who is doing your painting?  Looks to be in pretty good shape still.  PM with details.  Thanks!

On the yahoo auction site. It is in pretty good shape for its age. A guy I know paints. 

17 hours ago, RichF said:

Are we gonna see you on one of those TV shows documenting the "financial irresponsibility" of lottery winners?? HA!

No sir!!! 

 

I haven't won or inherited a dime!  All from hard work and great money management!

Paid off my house back in 2012, been 100% debt free since...    I was 31 years old back then and not too many that age own their home (and everything else) free and clear.  I've also been dumping a ton into my retirement account since I was 23, hopefully I'll be able to retire a little early...  I did the Dave Ramsey debt free "freedom" scream in 2012 it felt GREAT!!!!!!!

1 hour ago, 18RangerZ520L said:

No sir!!! 

 

I haven't won or inherited a dime!  All from hard work and great money management!

Paid off my house back in 2012, been 100% debt free since...    I was 31 years old back then and not too many that age own their home (and everything else) free and clear.  I've also been dumping a ton into my retirement account since I was 23, hopefully I'll be able to retire a little early...  I did the Dave Ramsey debt free "freedom" scream in 2012 it felt GREAT!!!!!!!

That's incredibly impressive! Very few people that age are even saving for retirement! Well done.

On 12/20/2017 at 8:08 PM, Big-Bass said:

I am getting an SV103XS on another site that is coming with a 100mm carbon handle and dress up parts...I am excited and scared!  This could be the beginning of a nice relationship with Hedgehog!  Hopefully so!

that's awesome i have a ss sv 103sh that should be here soon enough, im hoping today (fingers crossed)

34 minutes ago, Scarborough817 said:

that's awesome i have a ss sv 103sh that should be here soon enough, im hoping today (fingers crossed)

I have an SS SV103SH too that I like.  I have a Steez spool in it and like it much more than the SV spool it came with (which was also a great spool).  But the OG Zillion style SV103's are still my favorite reels.  

5 minutes ago, Big-Bass said:

I have an SS SV103SH too that I like.  I have a Steez spool in it and like it much more than the SV spool it came with (which was also a great spool).  But the OG Zillion style SV103's are still my favorite reels.  

that sounds awesome im hoping to pick up an sv spool for my t3 as well or maybe pickup a t3 sv at some point i just love the compact frame 

And not 20 minutes after I said that what shows up at the office a nice new reel from @npl_texas

 

8 hours ago, Scarborough817 said:

And not 20 minutes after I said that what shows up at the office a nice new reel from @npl_texas

 

Nice!  Good luck with the new reel!  Christmas came early for you at least for some of your gifts!

21 hours ago, RichF said:

That's incredibly impressive! Very few people that age are even saving for retirement! Well done.

Thanks man, appreciate it! 

First baitcaster. Booyah! Can't wait for spring. Three months to go if we're lucky. 

 

New Daiwa rod and reels...

 

Daiwa Ito/TD-Z 105H with SLP dress up parts, updated star drag, handle, and Steez SHA spool...

Daiwa Steez 67MH rod...(with SV103H that I had)

SV103XS with 100mm Carbon fiber handle, Steez knobs, Hedgehog parts (purple knob caps, nut, screw), Megabass IS73 spool.  Hoping this will look nice on my new Megabass Orochi XX.  And the above mentioned Ito/TD-Z hybrid reel.  

1 hour ago, Big-Bass said:

New Daiwa rod and reels...

 

Daiwa Ito/TD-Z 105H with SLP dress up parts, updated star drag, handle, and Steez SHA spool...

Man, that looks sharp as hell. 

Got one of these beauties from Santa, perfect for one of my pitchin sticks. Looked so nice I ordered another one today!

On 12/25/2017 at 2:14 PM, JG233 said:

First baitcaster. Booyah! Can't wait for spring. Three months to go if we're lucky. 

 

Congrats on your 1st BC ... once you get to know it, you’ll want to use spinning gear less, and less..... and less!

 

Is it the MH/M you were looking for?  If so, I know a place you can get som nice SMB come ice out.

On 12/20/2017 at 9:16 PM, 18RangerZ520L said:

A pic of my rig will make you feel really fine then about spending money on gear! 

 

($75k / 2017 F250 Platinum & $86k / 2018 Ranger Z520L)

 

 

 

I built a 2000 square foot colonial 300 yards from the beach for less than your boat/truck..... I have no words.  Enjoy your toys, AWESOME!

On 12/12/2017 at 6:09 AM, 18RangerZ520L said:

2018 Rod & Reel arsenal.... 

 

(10) Shimano Aldebaran 50

(4) Shimano Calcutta 400D

(4) Shimano Exsence 3000

(1) Conquest 905C

(4) Conquest 904C

(4) Conquest 903C

(1) Conquest 842C

(4) Conquest 842S (2 not in pics)

(2) G. Loomis IMX Pro swimbait 966C (not in pics)

(1) G. Loomis IMX Pro swimbait 965C (not in pics)

(1) G. Loomis CBR 959C DD (not in pics)

 

 

 

 

I thought I had a problem

 

HOLY SHIZ

12 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

I built a 2000 square foot colonial 300 yards from the beach for less than your boat/truck..... I have no words.  Enjoy your toys, AWESOME!

I will do the same thing when I reach retirement... 

 

Except my house will be on a lake in the south!  (Which ever lake is the "hottest" at that time for bass.... )

7 hours ago, Yumeya said:

I thought I had a problem

 

HOLY SHIZ

 

what a beauty combo!  '15 Metanium DC with avail 90mm handle that i already had and Orochi XX spinnerbait special my wife bought me for Christmas!  I'll be slinging spinnerbaits into the wind like it's my job come spring time!

 

my gf wasn't able to keep a secret about my birthday present this year. she got an amazing deal on a rapala conecpt ti normally $399.99 for $104.99. looks like i now officially have a rod for jerkbaits and poppers, probably pair it up with my t3 ballistic. awesome surprise love that girl 

 

3 hours ago, Scarborough817 said:

my gf wasn't able to keep a secret about my birthday present this year. she got an amazing deal on a rapala conecpt ti normally $399.99 for $104.99. looks like i now officially have a rod for jerkbaits and poppers, probably pair it up with my t3 ballistic 

 

Sweet!  Too bad we don't get many of these Rapala rods here.

1 minute ago, Big-Bass said:

Sweet!  Too bad we don't get many of these Rapala rods here.

they're a canadian exclusive which we really dont get many of but im really happy about this one 

Better outdoor lighting on the reels that arrived yesterday (and the Steez rod which I picked up yesterday for a great deal!)  It's currently 13 degrees here with a -4 wind chill!  I can't wait to fish these two outfits when the warmer weather rolls around!

Shimano Casitas on a St Croix premier 7 ft medium fast. Can'twait for the snow to go away now.