#16- "$18 Memecaster" Edition
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>>712740
Good to see sumn dem people up north are starting to get those early spring bass. At the same time, the summer humidity and heat is kickin in down here. Finally got a day yesterday without crazy strong wind and was getting eaten alive by bugs at dusk because of this humidity.
Can't complain about the end of Daylight Savings though, I actually have a couple hours after work to get to the lake before it is dark.
Let's talk about fishin'
Decent shad
>>714510
Westcoast anon her. Caught another big brown today on a worm and bobber. Bought some new lures in town, then went to the local pond and caught 4 little smallmouths for kicks. Pic related, anyone have success stories with those Rebel Crawdads? I'm looking to pick up a few for laketrout if they work.
>>714571
Livetarget blueback herring. derr herring not shad
>>714571
I was thinking the normal sized ones, but hell I'll get the small ones if they produce
>>714580
Cool. Have you had good luck with it?
I have a LiveTarget Frog, but I've never really had good luck with frogs. A month or so ago Dick's had BOGO on some of the LiveTargets and I grabbed 2 of the rattler type gold shads in different sizes. Need to use em a little more, they look promising.
I still want to try those BaitBalls but refuse to pay close to $20 each for something I have heard mixed reviews on.
>>714584
The hooks on the small ones are pretty damn small though. If you want to get bluegill or crappie, go for it. But get a bigger one for bass if that's what you're targeting.
>>714587
Haven't found the time yet but the waters still so cold all I've been catching is pickrel. Yeah I looked up the lure online and it's 20 something but I know I didn't pay that. I got it at Dicks for like 13.
Need suggestions on top water frog lures, weedless floating
Soft plastic would be nice but also one of those hollow body's would work too
>>714589
I'll probably get both sizes for different lakes. And I'm targeting these bad boys.
>>714592
The hula popper is a go to for topwater plugs.
>>714592
They're all so damn similar for the most part. I do have one that had a popper mouth on it. And the LiveTarget one looks more detailed. Otherwise just grab a Booyah or whatever is on sale.
>>714596
I need weedless
Big trebbles would be nice but I need something for grass and lillypads
>>714596
Nigga wants weedless though.
And Rapala SkitterPops are incredible poppers.
>>714599
You can always pop off the stalk hooks and put on smaller ones, but Pepsi is right, why not just get something made for your type of bullshit.
>>714601
I was just wondering if anyone had any outstanding frogs they wanted to suggest, also any advantages of the skirt legs vs paddle legs?
>35c today
>thunderstorm incoming as I type
Heading out in half an hour, hopefully the barometer is sending the fish nuts.
>>714599
I can show you how to make a weedless treble?
Checked the water temp for Buzzards Bay. Coming in at 43F, getting there
>>714599
look up "ShadZ" its a soft plastic popper. Been using them a little for snook, really neat little lure.
Has anyone caught a striper when the ocean is 40 degrees?
>>714870
Dude. No.
If the water isn't 50+f there won't be striper in it.
They migrate based on water temperature. The won't be north just yet, give it a few weeks. Besides, the schoolies move into the northern tribs first, you want to be patient and wait a few days after the first signs of migration to catch the hogs.
Big fish are more calculating, and smart. They aren't as aggressive as younger fish, they hang behind the schools only eating if it's easy pickings. Just be patient, fish will be up north here soon.
>>714942
Awwww. No hunting, no fishing. So boooooooooooored!
Need help w my hula popper.
It's an old one, and has been left in my tackle box inside my truck cabin last summer, and some of the rubber pieces on the tail melted a bit. Would it still be effective?
>poorfag here
>Inb4 buy a new one
>>714963
As long as you can still get a goos lil chug out of it, you will be fine.
>>714965
What's that mean in English?
>>714968
Good chug'
With poppers, when you can get them to make that little gulp sound, that is supposed to be the key to getting attention. You should still be able to walk the dog and all that good stuff even with a messed up skirt. I don't think the fish will care so much about that. I have an old Hula Popper with a beat up skirt too. I never really use it though.
>>714962
Go catch the start of the Bait run. Fill your bag limit (for me its mackerel), freeze it, label it. Now you have bait for the start of the season. I'm itching too, but it will be an early season!
I went by a local pawn shop today just to see what they had in the way of fishing reels. I've been looking for an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 c3 or c4 baitcaster but didn't find any there. They had like 4 Ambassadeur 5500 reels there for $30-$40, some reels came with a rod. I already have 2 5000 series Ambassadeur reels or I would've grabbed one of those. I want a 6500 series reel because it comes with a bait clicker whereas the 5000/5500 series doesn't.
>>715025
Lots of pawn shops will advertise their inventory on Craigslist so might be worth keeping an eye on that.
>>715094
Yeah, I'm not in a huge hurry to buy one, people just don't use many bigger baitcasters in this area, I'm just too far from the ocean. I might try to pick one up on ebay next fall/winter once fishing season dies down.
>>715098
Psh I could probably find a dozen of em on my CL. So many big saltwater reels. I should look for a mid range Penn spinning reel on there.
>>715101
Yeah, the only fish people would use a large reel for around here would be blue/flathead catfish and alligator gar. 90% of the fishermen I see in this area are targeting largemouth bass with the other 10% targeting smaller channel catfish. People trying to catch large blue/flathead catfish in this area almost exclusively use trot, limb, or jug lines.
Finally got out and fished and a bit this mornin caught two; foot long crappie and a couple small ones I didn't keep and a small white bass. Central Texas here.
>>715105
Pic of them
>>715105
NE Texas here, I've never really fished for crappie or white bass but a couple of the lakes around here have significant populations of both. Where do you target them and what kind of lures do you use?
I got all this for $3.50 ($28.50 with $25 off ebay coupon)
nice
>>715111
You got all that shit for $28.50?! I thought those reels were normally ~$40 or so.
>>715108
Crappie are fun to catch. They will hit so many different lures. Small Rapalas and spinners all day. Mepps Agila 1 and you will be pulling em out like crazy. I think they like underwater structure a bit like fallen tree limbs. I always caught them in spots similar to largemouth.
>>715107
Noice. Those are fatties.
>>715114
Is that a yo-zuri pins?
Those are killer lures.
>>715111
That's awesome! Nice trips!
The fishing stuff is pretty cool too.
>>715115
That is a good deal on the Cardinal SX. The regular Cardinals can be found for $25-$30 but the SX is normally a bit more. You can always find steals on eBay if you look. I got my Revo SX for $115 and those are $160 everywhere.
>>715108
Crappie is my favorite to target catch and eat. They like to hang around structures in the water I use minnows for them most of the time but they'll take colorful crappie lures also. I take the boat out tie off to one of the trees (I have a few different crappie spots I hit) out in the water and and drop the line straight down into the water near the structure, no casting. You let the line run til it hits bottom and you reel it up a few turn. You slowly work your way up until you find what depth the crappie are hanging out at and then you fish at that depth.
For white bass I normally troll along the lake running 2-3 lines with basic silver lures or minnows hooked through the mouth so they look like they're swimming. You've got to wait til you know that they're running though (spawning) and you'll tear em up.
>>715140
>>715108
One more thing to add, pic related is GOAT for crappie. The smaller ones. I really like the white ones but it does't matter. Rig them with a jig head, beetle spin, Texas rig, small spinner bait, anything.
So i have a spool full of 0.40mm mono, about 40lb test.
Its good mono and i dont want to scrap it.
I bought a spool worth of daiwa 8pe braid, and want to use it on the same reel.
The reel in question has a plastic backup spool and aluminium main spool, which is currently loaded with mono.
Can i successfully re-spool the backup spool directly off the main spool, so i free up my main aluminum spool?
lel.
>>715164
Sure. Put the plastic spool on the reel and reel up the mono from the aluminum spool.
>>715153
Yeah, I've heard that curly tail grubs are pretty good for crappie. I also know some people who swear by beetle spins for them. I have a pretty good assortment of smaller jigs, spinners, and blade lures that I think I'll try before I go buy anything else.
So I'm a newfag looking to get into fly fishing. Anybody know a good budget setup.
>>715166
Figured.
Will it matter how the two spools are turned relative to each other?
Like:
>(donor)Bottom-Top -------> Top-Bottom(recipient)
>Top-Bottom------>Top-Bottom
>>715169
I like the beetle spins too. They will work well. I've been digging those jig heads with the blades attached to them latelt. Easier to deal with compared to the beetle spins.
But any small grubs or worms you have will work if you rig them up with a weight or jig head. Small spinners, spoons, and cranks as well. They eat anything a big bluegill or small bass will go for. And if you catch one crappie, there will probably be more right next to the first one.
>>715170
http://out-fishing-general.wikia.com/wiki//out/_Fishing_General_Wikia
>>715174
I wouldn't worry about that. I have never had an issue. I would just put the empty spool on the reel and lay the full one on the floor.
New England fag here. It iced out around me last week, it's been warm for the last few weeks. I've been super pumped to get out on the water this weekend and I just found out its dropping to the 20's and we're getting 8" of snow instead. Fucking lame. Thanks for reading my blog.
>>715175
Alright. Yeah I have a whole bunch of 1/8 and 1/16 oz jig heads and a few unopened bags of small plastic grubs and creatures that I need to use... I also have like 10 minnow-sized blade lures and 5 or 6 small rooster tail inline spinners.
im 90% gonna pull the trigger on the gopro sesh.
The hero4 silver would come out at too much with all the added shit. (tripod, mount(s), sd cards)
>>715177
Figured that too. thanks.
>>715184
>dropping to the 20's and we're getting 8" of snow instead
yeah, we're gonna get a dusting or at lleast a foot. Gotta love spring forecasts.
60F right now. Wetted a line and got a nice stick on my 1st cast. Glad I didnt lose the mepps.
Nothing else but I only tossed it a few times. I can't quite reach the dropoff I'm trying to get to from that spot.
Went fishing yesterday, only managed one and passed out before I could post it
>>715235
But I did get a package
That disk is a penny btw
>>715235
It's OK I only got one today aswell
And most a pickerel who proceded to sit 10 ft from me with my lure in its mouth
>>715236
Why tho
>>715242
Micro fishing
Do I need a fishing license to fish from a saltwater pier in TX?
Couple of buds and I are going down to Corpus Christi tomorrow and were planning to do some pier fishing.
Hypothetically speaking, do they check if you have one?
>>715289
>Do I need a fishing license to fish from a saltwater pier in TX?
Yes
>Hypothetically speaking, do they check if you have one?
Cops? Probably not. A game warden most likely would.
>>715301
Thanks,
I cant imagine there are too many wardens around the pier, are they?
>>715304
Around here the cops are in charge of that.
Early in the year they won't ask you about it. Later on they might. (Makes sense as your permit lasts til 31.12 of the year, and you have to get a new one after 1.1)
Way i see it, its easier to pay 60 bucks for a permit, than to get caught without one and pay easily double that.
>>715304
You would be surprised. Just get your license it's cheaper than a fine.
>>715310
Last question,
Would a driver's license be a suitable requirement for a fishing license
>>715314
Im sorry what?
Not sure what you mean
>>715289
Does your state sell one-day fishing passes?
>>715315
Sorry, I wasn't clear.
In order to get a fishing license, I need a proof of residency.
Would a driver's license be a good proof of residency?
>>715317
Yes, they are $11 dollars
>>715319
It might. Best ask that question at the place where you get the permit.
In Croatia, all we do is call the dude up, give him our names, ID card number, and pay up. And he then gives you a number and code to your permit.
>>715319
Yeah I've always used my drivers license.
>>715289
Best to just pick up an $11 day pass, was a $140 ticket back in '95 for fishing without a permit in freshwater reckon it's only gone up since then.
>>715332
I think it's at $250-300 now
>>715333
Shiiiiiit
>>715289
If you are only going to be fishing from a pier where you have to pay, you may not need that license. If there is a website for the pier, it will probably be in the FAQ.
I believe the pier by my house is like that. It costs a couple $$ to go fishing on it, but that covers any fishing licrnse fees for the state. Private stocked lakes and shit can be like that too.
>>715186
That sounds perfect. Sounds just like what I would use for crappie as far as lures go.
>catch 7 1.5-2lb bass at my lake
>they barely fight, never pull drag even when set at a pound
>they just pretty much let me reel them in
Are the bass at my lake broken?
>>714562
Update: went to the local lake today and picked up another nice 22" brown on the vibrax minnow, then headed over the summit and tried out the crawdad, it works pic related.
Are they required to do that or is it more of a case by case thing?
>>715361
They have lost their will to live.
>>715361
lol
that reminds me of the other day when I got a bite from a white crappie, I set the drag up and was pulling it in quick
then I noticed I was pulling it so fast it was skimming over the water, accepting its fate
Attention FL bass fishermen.
Texas rigged junebug worms.
That is all.
>>715361
You need to break our the ultralights. If the water is still cold as welk, could make the bass lazy.
>>715310
Up here they'll take all your gear as well as fine you. Makes 0 sense to not get licensed.
>>715366
That's a beauty
sunny all day for work once I get home downpours like a mother fucker.
If a fish swallows a hook, and I mean like can't see the eye of the hook swallow, what do?
>>715431
Thanks anon! Yeah, it was a gorgeous fish. The water was a little warmer too, so it fought pretty solid.
>>715434
Use ur forceps like a responsibible angler.
>>715434
It's pretty much done for. You will fuck the fish up trying to get it out. Might as well just knock it out and either filet it, use it as bait, or just feed it to the birds.
Luckily I haven't had that happen in a long, long time since I mostly use lures.
>>715442
Yeah I just figure I create an easy meal for something else so just part of the food chain.
So fuck me running. I bought a Garmin for the yak and have been ripping what little hair I have left out over wiring it.
Red & black are obvious but there is also blue & brown. Finally find out that blue & brown are data wires and I dont need them. Got my transducer rgged with PVC piping. Everything else is good to go. Hopefully wrap up work early enough tomorrow to at least test run and get a few pics and line wet. Saturday is going to be down to 30F so limited window.
>>715443
I guess that's a good way to look at it. On the plus side I caught a really pretty one that I didn't have to feed to the birds.
>>715445
The bluegill I get down here don't have much color. Nothing like the pumpkinseeds up north. I always liked the green sunfish because they have a nice color and they have that bigger mouth where they can actually get hooked on lures.
All about those Atomic Sunfish now though. They are a blast to catch.
>>715377
>>715375
im pretty sure its a required thing. ive never been fishing w/o a lisense so im just going by wat ive seen/heard, and it may be different in other states, but in ohio, they confiscate everything.
rods, reels, lures, tackle boxes
if youve got fish in a cooler ive heard theyll take that too
>>715401
pepsifag open your ears
>>715442
decide if youre hook/lure or the fish is more valueable
if its some shitty bluegill on something like an ant that costs a buck 50, cut the bitch open and get that shit back
if its just one of those shitty aberdeen panfish hooks that you can buy 100 for abut a buck 50 just cut the line, let the fish go, and the hook will degrade into nothing
>>715468
It will eventually but take awhile. I try and get the hook out of there if at all possible. If it means fucking up the fish, I will try and knock out the fish first so it isn't quite as traumatic.
>>715361
LM Bass are like the bored gfs of fish
>are you done catching me yet?
Come on, fish. Can't you just move a little bit?
>Hurry up and finish, I've got minnows coming over to eat in a few minutes!
Goddammit...alright...unnnghhh-there. Got you!
>about fucking time. Now go take your fucking picture and let me get the fuck out of here.
O-ok...th-thanks.
Y-you too...
>>715479
The accurate is almost too much to bare.
There's this local pond that is the only place I go to catch bass, and it's like this everytime.
>>715479
I love catching saltwater fish so much more. Bluefish truly put up a good fight.
>>715479
>set the hook in a large mouth bass and didn't start reeling
>he just sits there for a few seconds, moves slowly to the right and sits there again
>got tired of waiting for him to do something and just reeled him in
>did one jump when he came near shore
>>715496
>>715479
Is that just in cold water or something? I always get a decent little fight from largemouth. If they are small (<2lb) I will normally just reel them in because they aren't really strong enough to run with the drag. But whenever I get one over 3lb, it will run around a bit and when I get it close to shore, they normally see me and will jump and go on another run.
I really want to get some peacocks because they are supposed to fight harder than largemouths. But the Mayan chichlids are definitely the hardes fighting fish for their size that I have ever caught.
>>715490
>Bluefish truly put up a good fight
they are a blast. Jut watch out for the teeth and hopefully have a wire lead. Good eating too in italian dressing on the grill.
>>715196
Fuck
Yeah!
Can't wait to see some fishing!
>>715500
It really depends around here.. sometimes LMB will put up a hell of a fight and other times they all just seem to roll over and let me reel them in without any struggle at all. I've pulled in entire stringer-fulls that just rolled over on their side and skidded along the surface of the water while I cranked them in and other days I've had several fish break my 8lb test line trying to pull them in.
Ugh, it's gonna be hard to get much fishing done these next few weeks since my mom had that hip replacement. She's still in the hospital so I don't have to take care of her, but I gotta wake up super early and take care of her dogs. Then go to work all day. Then get off work and let the doges out. Then go visit her at the hospital. Then go feed the dogs and let them out again. Then go to sleep.
And it will probably be even worse when she gets out of the hospital. I will probably be limited to the couple lakes within a 10min drive just in case I gotta run back over there.
>>715641
Hey at least you live somewhere where you can fish all year around.
>>715584
Even with UL gear they're nothing special fight-wise.
I caught my personal best 5-1/2lb bass on 4lb test one summer on a golf course water hazard. I was REALLY concerned the line would break when landing it because I didn't have a net, but even then the fight wasn't that memorable.
>>714595
The eyes of a killer.
>>715739
That's how we know he had trout for dinner that night.
>>715584
I'm using a 6' okuma rod with a shimano sienna 2500 spooled with 8# mono. They just barely move or even resist being reeled in.
>>715382
>>715666
Checked.
And that's strange. You guys have some lazy bass. People specifically target bass because they are aggressive and put up a fight.
That being said, lots of panfish fight hard for their size. But a 4lb bass is much more fun to catch than a 4lb catfish or carp. At least the largemouth I catch.
I happen to have a tool that was similar to a worm grunter. I just need to alter it a little bit so the bottom part enters the ground further.
>>715902
Salties beat them all though. A spanish mackerel, jack crevalle or bluefish of the same weight as a bass will put up twice the fight.
>>715960
A scup, which gets to be about 2-3 pounds average fight harder than lmbs. Such is life in the ocean I guess lol.
I wonder how many of these were mailed to people in Florida.
>>715972
hehe oooooooops
On The Water magazine says:
The Striper Migration Has Begun!
A mild winter has water temperatures much warmer than the same time last year, and striped bass are on the move, heading from overwintering areas several miles off North Carolina and moving toward their spawning grounds in Chesapeake Bay.
>>715985
Damn, sounds fun.
I'm debating whether to try and get a few casts in tonight before it gets dark or wake up early tomorrow. Probably just gonna go in the morning.
I was gonna stop by the hospital tonight and visit my mom but thinkin she is passed out or something. Texted her a couple times and nothing. I guess I'm off the hook for that, but I don't want to put her in a shitty mood by not stopping by.
Where is anon that was talking about life jackets the other day? This seems like a decent deal.
>>715990
>life jackets
I think I have this one from Bass Pro. I most likely will only use it a few times or if I'm on ocean. My watersports vest is non-coast-guard approved and I really only wear it as body armor. I'll be glad I have it if I ever knock myself out though.
picked up some flies for crappie fishing this spring
size 10 bead head crystal buggers
size 8 muddler minnows
size 10 grey ghost
think i missed anything?
the buggers are about 1.5 inches long, as are the grey ghosts, and the muddler minnows are about 1 1/8 inches
Finally got me dat xxxrap cast. 12cm 36gr version. (1-1/4 ounce)
The only color the store had it in... But i aint got a pink one yet so i guess diversity yay
>>716052
Dude, that thing looks killer! That's the kind of thing we'd use for landlocked kings in my area. Slay on.
>>716052
LOL croatian
>>716052
Those XXXRaps are crazy with the single hooks on them. I don't think I have ever seen them in the US. I need to look next time I'm at Bass Pro.
>>716052
>xxxrap cast. 12cm 36gr version. (1-1/4 ounce)
That thing is sexxxy as all hell.
Swivelclips, I dont like them so much. Check out Spros swivels and tactical angler clips if you can get them over there.
Who else got the fever bad already? I CANNOT wait to get out and fish again man. Anyone got any experience with Penn Battle II reels?
>>716080
I like that pink n gold. I have a pink and silver regular x rap
>>716113
ive got a litteral fever with soreness headaches the runs and a cold sweat if that counts for anything
>>716132
I don't get sick too often but when I do I get totally floored. I'm either bed-ridden or in perfect health, there is no in between
Also what do you do that gets you the flu so often?
>>716134
It's a combination of waking up at 4am, having a shitty diet, and then I do physical labor all day getting sweaty in the heat and then going into a 35F cooler for half an hour.
I almost always have a mild cold. I have had some sinus infection for the past two months. It was really bad for a week, and then got a little better but hasn't totally gone away. I'm still having sinus pressure and blowing nasty shit out of my nose.
The sleep is definitely one of the biggest things. A few years ago when I was working at this restaurant, I never had to start before 9:30am so it was really easy to get 8hrs of sleep every night. I didn't have so much as a cold for 2 or 3 years.
>>716141
Kinda sounds like me. The latest I sleep is 6 am but usually I'm up between 4 or 5 am then I spend every minute I'm at work sweating, have a horrible diet, and spend a lot of time in close proximity to other people. This is the sickest I've been in about 2 years, not counting a broken wrist, flipping a car at 90mph and being committed to a nut house for about a week.
>>716113
>Penn Battle II
yeah, 5000 Battle II and Spinfisher 6000
and a pursuit, and a defiance... Cheap but good so far.
>>716147
Sounds like fun.
I've been up even earlier the past couple days because of my mom being in the hospital. I gotta be moving by 3:30a or 4:00a and let her dogs out, feed them this crazy diet she has going, play with them for a minute, let them do their thing so they don't shit all over by the end of the day, then shower and be at work by 5:30a or 6:00a.
I need to find somebody to buy that W&M baitcaster. Where is Mainebub? He doesn't own a baitcaster yet. Maybe we can get him on a discount memecaster. Or get you on a low-profile since you have all spinning reels besides the Ambassadeur, right?
>>716141
>8hrs of sleep every night
wtf is that? If I get more than 6 hours I'm groggy, and I'm old & shit.
>>716154
>buy that W&M baitcaster.
You don't like?
>>716154
>grain free refridgerated food for the one doge (1/3 of a tube plus a lil from the bag). Plus half an allergy pill with some cheese in the AM and PM.
>other doge gets regular food, a lil dried food, a small can of wet food, and a lil refridgerated bullshit (not the grain free).
>plus the cat which kinda does his own thing. Can of wet food a day, fill up his kibble when it gets low, and a couple treats here and there
Plus these doges always want their little bones. Bout to get them some now. Only an old woman could spoil the shit out of animals so bad. I know that refridgerated food isn't cheap either. Plus the non-rawhide bones and chicken jerky treats are expensive and the dogs beg for a couple of those a day.
>>716154
ive also got some bigger shit
penn peer 309, daiwa sealine x40sha, penn mag 525, penn longbeach no60, penn longbeach no68, other stuff like that
i think im going to get a heavier rod for the ambassadeur and make it a swimbait/jigging and pike/muskie and catfish and light surf rod, then get something low-pro for what ive got it on now
>>716159
I haven't even spooled it up yet. I already have 2 baitcasters and I use spinning reels more. I bought it because those reels retailed for $80-$100 and it was some old model for $18.
>>716157
With my job and not eating right, it all catches up on you. I will sleep a lot on Saturdays sometimes to catch up, but I have been going fishing at 5:30am a lot on weekends. If I get at least 4hrs, I can function for the day. But you start to feel it after a bit.
>>716163
Yeah that reel is def more for stuff like you're thinking. It isn't really a 1/2oz crankbait bass rod. I mean you could still get away with it, but that reel would be nice on some 7'6"+ heavy action rod.
That Sabalos is a decent reel too. Just not sure what to do with it. If I'm using a memecaster, I will use that Revo. And then I have the Silver Max on the Ugly Stik. I guess I could use the W&M instead of the Silver Max if I needed a backup baitcaster. But I would rather buy a cheap rod from BPS and set up a third casting combo. I just don't think I will ever use it.
>>716167
yeah. i think im actually going to put it on something closer to 8 foot
i can cast things as light as 1/4 ounce well enough if its dense enough, like a jig, but it definately likes the heavy stuff more.
what is a good 50 dollars or less lo-pro memecaster? abu black max?
>>716175
The options are kinda limited if you don't go like $75-$100 at least. I haven't had any problems with my Silver Max, but I know there is somebody here who had one and didn't like it. Tons of people use those Black Max and Silver Max reels and never really have an issue with them. You just can't expect it to run like a $300 reel when you pay $50 for it.
Besides that, I would keep an eye on the store brand reels. Bass Pro baitcasters are supposed to be pretty nice and their store brand stuff goes on sale quite a bit so maybe you can get a deal if you wait. What does the BPS Tourney Special baitcaster run?
>>716185
>>716175
http://m.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-LowProfile-Baitcast-Reel/product/1406210641352/
This would be nice, especially if you can catch it on sale for $20 less or something. Otherwise the Tourney Special is $50. Might be able to get a BPS Pro Qualifier for a decent price too if you keep an eye out. Dude at Bass Pro told me Abu (Pure Fishing) makes their baitcasters anyway.
Otherwise there is a Quantum KVD baitcaster that goes for $80, might be able to find it cheaper online.
Oh, and I almost forgot. That white Okuma I have, the Stratus V, Dick's still has the Stratus V baitcasters for cheap as well. If they are anywhere near as nice as the spinning reel, that would definitely be the way to go for <$50.
>>716175
I might still want to get rid of that W&M too if you are seriously wanting a low-pro. I'm thinkin like $30 and I'll spool it with whatever line you want and ship it.
Not 100% sure on it yet though.
>>716190
I think I'll just watch the black and silver max
>>716193
I'm considering it, but you already spent 50 bucks on me, so I'd insist you put no line on it.
>>716194
Look for em on eBay. Black is normally $50 and Silver is $60. But they go on sale a bit for $40/$50. I bet you could find a Black Max closer to $30 on eBay.
If you have a Dick's nearby, I think you should really go check out those Okumas though. Then make them price match the $35 online price (it will be $40 or $50 in-store). I'm seriously considering getting a second spinning one. That was such a nice reel for the price. I'm a big fan of Abu as you know, but if I wanted another spinning reel for <$40, I would buy a Stratus V over a Sienna, Cardinal, or any other reel in that range.
>>716200
Hey speaking of. I'm gonna spool my black max with braid today or tomorrow. Should I do a mono backing? Or just say fuck it and go straight braid?
>>716202
Put some electrical tape on the spool before you tie on the braid. It'll work perfectly
>>716200
What's that w&m thing you're on about from earlier?
>>716202
Does it have holes drilled in the spool? I normally tie my line through there with straight braid. Not sure if you're supposed to do it, but it works and there's no way it will slip.
>>716205
The Wright & McGill reel I bought the other day. Read here >>716171
Also, I found this for you if you want to do an Abu. Although I think you should take a look at the Okuma Stratus V before settling on the Abu.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Abu-Garcia-Black-Max-Low-Profile-Baitcast-Reel-12-Pound-145-Yard-/381521248347?nav=SEARCH
>>716208
>100 dollar reel
>Offers it spooled for 30
Have you been put in for a sainthood yet?
I demand you change your name to saint Pepsi-san
>>716205
Lots of this Browning stuff at Bass Pro has been on clearance lately too. I don't know a ton about the brand, but you know how it goes with these companies. They are all manufactured in the same factories. Can't be a bad reel for $50 (off of $80). I was considering some of their rods and the looked decent enough.
http://m.basspro.com/Browning-Fishing-Medallion-GT-Baitcast-Reel/product/130727062635109/
>>716212
I think it's all because it is a model from like 2010. There are still a couple on sale on eBay and Amazon for around $70. I was askin dude at Dick's "umm, is that really the price?" And I didn't even check the thing out much, I just grabbed it.
>>716218
I bet you they just found this thing hiding in the back room somewhere after a couple years and that was the random clearance price they had in the computer for it.
I was at that Dick's maybe a month ago too and this reel definitely wasn't in the case. No way it was there for very long or somebody would've snatched it up.
>>716212
Gander Mtn has lots of good deals on their store brand reels right now too. They always have crazy deals on their stuff when it goes on clearance. Maybe a year ago they had one of their nice $160 spinning combos on clearance for $60. I regret not buying that one so much. Had it in my shopping cart on the website and everything.
>>716218
too bad bait casters fucking blow donkey cock. I will never understand those meme tier reels. Id rather use a piece of pvc pipe and wrap my line around that before using a baitcaster.
>>716233
Idk, I haven't spooled it up yet. It seems decent. Definitely not as nice as a $160 Abu reel, but probably a little nicer than the Silver Max. I'm also not an expert on baitcasters, I have only used the two reels my whole life.
If you want to do it just paypal me and I will USPS it. At least for $30, shipping should be covered too. Part of me wants to keep it but I just know I'm never going to use it. I thought about giving it to my lil bro but I don't think he will use it much. I'd rather see somebody actually use the thing.
Disclaimer- it wasn't in the box when I bought it but it's brand new. Just one tiny scratch I think on the side plate. Barely noticeable.
>>716243
Thank you for the clear, concise and obviously well educated opinion.
>>716208
>I normally tie my line through there with straight braid.
That's what I'll do then. I don't see how it would effect the way it cast.
>>716251
That's what I figured. And it definitely won't slip that way.
>>716253
>feel superior
>taking 10 minutes to undo a birds nest.
>meanwhile I just open the bail and start pulling line out, close bail. grab the line guide, pinch with my finger, and reel back in, 60 seconds tops.
>>715361
>Fishing Bass and expecting a fight.
I'm too used to trout and salmon and jack, all incredible fighting fish.
>>716228
That in house reel looks a lot like the concepts made by 13 fishing. If it has an aluminum frame I would buy it. I know their rods are also made by 13 fishing.
>>716258
>he doesn't know how to properly use a baitcaster
>>716258
>can't cast for shit
>"fuck baitcasters"
>>716258
>getting a birdsnest
>ever
>>716259
Here in florida, if you want a fun fight, you don't go for bass. here's what you need.
Light action rod.
15lb mono.
heavy plastic weight, heavier the better with a big ass hook.
I've reeled in more gators this way then any other way, its so fucking fun. doesn't even hurt the gators cause the hook get stuck under the scales, I've never actually made one bleed doing this. funny pulling them up onto the bank, and all the tourist and shit coming off from the bars are like OMG WHAT THE FUCK. as its hissing its ass off at me, and I just stand up, grab my dedicated "gator noose" [some rope I keep in my fishing bag, already tied in a noose] and step onto the back of its head if its small, sit on it if its bigger. and the tourist are like OMG WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WITH IT?! and my reply is. "I'm gonna make myself a purse" I had a lady once ask me if she could have it so she could get it made into a pair of heels. lmao drunk people are great..
>>716260
How is that 13 Fishing stuff? I had never heard of them until I started seeing ads for their stuff in the MTB's. Looks nice, reminds me of Quantum where they try real hard to make em look cool. Which I'm down with if they perform.
Also, what's the word on Ardent? They have tons of stuff with mid-range pricing which I like, but I haven't heard a ton. I just like established companies like Shimano, Abu, and Pflueger because I know it will never be an issue with service or parts or anything in the future.
>>716245
>Just one tiny scratch I think on the side plate. Barely noticeable.
>implying i give a damn about cosmetics
i ride a motorcycle with a cracked cowling, dented-to-shit tank, and ripped off radiator shrouds, and love my dad's 01 gran marquis with a roof rack made of eye bolts and pvc pipe painted black
either way after you bought me a mepps and 300 yards of power pro i have no reason to do anything but trust you.
ill go see about making myself a paypal, and it will definately see use
>>716262
I can't even be mad at your post cause the pictures so damn cute.
>>716264
>>716265
as for these. Fuck you. I don't ever use a baitcaster, I just like a good chuckle sitting at a pier watching all the fucks who do who are constantly getting birds nest.
I also love sitting at the pier talking to old ass asian ladys wearing denim jump suit with a big ass wide brimmed hat, rollin' in more fish then the guy with the 200 dollar oakleys and the 800 dollar reel/rod deep sea rod.
>>716267
13 fishing has made a good reputation for itself in the short time it has existed. They are very unique-they use batson components and a bunch of other weird shit like toray blanks on a 100 dollar rod.
Their rods recieve a lot of praise because of this, and their marketing team does a really good job. I've held the concept series in my hand before and was amazed at how tiny they were. They concepts were similar in size to a curado/chronarch/core 50 size.
As for ardent...they used to pride themselves on american made stuff.Now they outsource reels. Nobody wants to fork over 100+ for untested and unused reels. They don't have the pedigree that other manufacturers enjoy.
>>716270
Dude, you don't use a baitcaster? Fuck me your cool.
>>716268
Just let me know. It's easy to set up the paypal, just dangerous because it is so easy to buy stuff online afterwards. You still have my email, right? Can't remember if you have my personal one too because my paypal is hooked up to that, not the meme-mail.
I can throw line on there too. Even if you want to go easy on me and just get mono. I have tons of half-full 300yd spools of braid and mono. Not a problem if you want some 15lb ot 20lb braid on there. I have a ton of 40lb but that might be too heavy for it. 40lb would be more for the Ambassadeur or the heavy end for this reel.
>>716268
every time I see you type about your motorcycle. It always reminds me of mine.. tho this pictures kinda old. my box, it has a wooden lid and a real lock now.
>>716271
Yeah somebody came around here a couple months ago asking about Ardent saying it was all US made stuff. Then I saw lots of their reels for $50-$100 and was like "No way these are US made at that price" and of course they weren't.
>>716279
Even then, their reels were reported to be lacking. The USA made reels look so fucking retro.
>>716276
i only have your meme-mail but if you go through that and give me the right one (once i figure out paypal) ill be hitting you up
and if youve got some of that 20 pound braid collecting dust...
>>716281
I sent you an email.
Damn this rod would be a good deal if I wanted to keep that reel. $19 off of $59. But then they want regular shipping fees plus $10 more because it's a rod. Kinda sucks.
So if you put this W&M reel on that rod you have the Abu on, what are you thinkin about for a new one for the Abu? Just an Ugly Stik or something?
And you have a Shimano rod currently on that one, right? How do you like it? I've been curious about their lower-mid range rods. Theh look decent enough, and cheaper Shimano reels are nice so the rods can't be bad. Too bad Shimano doesn't have any baitcasters under $150. Suprising because they have a handful of cheaper spinning reels.
>>716284
Shimano does have baitcasters under 150.
You can find the new castias and caenan for around 100ish. The citica can be found for 130.
>>716286
I was only looking on Bass Pro. I think the Citica was the cheapest they had and that was still pretty pricy.
I mean it isn't unreasonable for a baitcaster though. But still seems like they could put out a $50-$80 reel like Abu and Quantum.
>>716287
Even then, only shimano can be ballsy enough to offer graphite baitcasters for 100+. The citica is as low as I would go for shimano.
>>716270
Well obviously there are a lot of comically inexperienced people who fish, I've seen people holding spinning gear upside down. Just because baitcasters have a learning curve doesn't make them shit.
>>716290
Man idk what my Revo SX is made out of, but that thing is so fucking light. When it came in the mail, I thought they fucked up and the box was empty.
It's on that CarbonLite rod too, and that rod and reel combo probably weighs less than my Shimano 500 ultralight spinning reel. It's ridiculous.
I have an old wright and mcgill 2 piece rod like 7 foot long, heavy action. prob from the 70's its pretty fucking beat up. but all its bits and pieces was there. and the guy just gave it to me for free. one day ill get around to re-finishing it and re-wrapping all the eyes. and getting some foam or cork to replace the handle. too bad it never had a reel, only reason why I haven't restored it. Pretty sure it was a fly rod anyway.. scraping the old flaky finish off, I fucked up the original signature. but idc because not like it was worth any money and I got it for free. lmao
BTW if anyone wants to re-finish any of these old rods.
Ace hardware sells a in house brand generic version of spar urethane. none of the stores seem to carry it but it sells online. its 17 bucks, instead of helmsmen 44.. and to me there is yet a noticeable difference. one day i might compare the MSD sheets.
>>716281
Another pic for ya
>>716293
It's an aluminum frame. Can't wait to see if abu will finally introduce a pinion bearing reel this icast.
>>716292
its not even about just the learning curve of using them. you splash a little salt water in them. and holy shit everyone I've taken apart in the field to clean before shoving back into the car. has been a real pain in the ass. compared to spinners.
>>716294
I didn't know they went that far back. But I guess they are a reputable brand. Dick's sells W&M Skeet Reese rods for $100 that are supposed to be pretty damn nice and they go on sale quite a bit. They were BOGO on Black Friday and it was enticing but I didn't really need 2 rods. Would've bought one for $50 when I got that Okuma reel though.
But I'm still really happy with that Berkley Lightning Rod Shock I bought at Walmart at 2am for that Okuma. Those are really nice budget rods. I would def consider one of those over an Ugly Stik since they are similarly priced.
>>716297
You do realize that a lot of inshore fisherman like using baitcasters, right? I rinse both my spinners and baitcasters with fresh water. I don't do a complete teardown until 10 trips.
>>716300
From my little bit of research, wright and mcgill started off building rods of wood in if I remember correctly, the 50s. [most likely cane..] and if you find one that isn't snapped in half, they have huge collection value. so keep them peepers peeled.
tho I'm assuming by now that the name has changed hands more then once and its no longer owned by the original family.
>>716284
its not too bad, though i broke about 2 inches off the tip pretty fast. but aside from that no issues. id say it preforms how id expext it to given the cost. i still think i should have just gotten an uglystik instead though
and im not really sure what im going to put my ambassadeur on. maybe a heavy gx2? idk
>>716305
They are owned by Eagle Claw now.
>>716303
you do realize that my opinion comes with dealing with those who use them. there for I understand people like them and what not. I'm saying, bait casters were just a way to reinvent the wheel. a way for someone at a point in time, to try to sell them off by saying "CATCH TEN TIMES MORE FISH WITH THIS NEW SPACE-AGED REEL!"
its like rubber plastic baits. there is so many different kinds some people swear by some, while others really hate them.. fishing is always been a "how many fish can you catch" and "my fish is bigger than your fish." and will always be this way.
>>716307
Interesting. do you know anything about Shakespeare history? god It was like maybe 12 years ago. my uncle bought me a 70 dollar shakespeare rod/reel from walmart down in south florida. thing lasted me about 11 years before it just gave up the goat..I was like cool let me buy a replacement rod and just use a spare reel i had on it.
>Tip broke in like 6 trips.
did they just go to shit between then and now, or did I just get really lucky?
I normally just buy rods and reels from pawn shops, or get them for free off Craigslist. its good because im a cheap ass, and sometimes I do stupid shit like cut the rod down to 4 eyes so I can cast under thick bushes and shit.
>>716308
My opinion comes from using both lol, both spinning reels and baitcasting reels are old as fuck. Ofc companies will try to advertise their products to make money.
>>716308
Keep shifting that goalpost senpai
>>716311
as long as you keep projecting baby girl.
>>716308
It really depends
For ease of use and maintainance the spinning reel wins
But Baitcasters don't put twist in the line, ate generally slightly stronger because they sit tighter to the rod, and are generally lighter and smaller for how much line they hold
I mean compare 220+ yards of 20 pound test mono that my Penn mag 525 holds only being about 1.5 inches around to the size of a spinning reel to get that same capacity
And that efficiency just keeps going up
I mean in a space only slightly bigger than a Coke can my Penn long beach no68 holds 500 yards of 50 pound mono. Imagine the size of a spinning reel you'd need to do that. Basically I like spinning reels for smaller stuff and meme casters for bigger stuff
A 4500 is all the bigger I'd go with a spinning reel, and that's pushing it.
Just remember there is a time and place for everything.
>>716309
Shakespeare might be Pure Fishing. Like half the stuff in any given tackle shop or fishing section of a store is Pure Fishing. There are only a couple companies that own pretty much all the major brands. Shimano owns Power Pro and I'm sure some other shit.
>tfw cat-fishing
>>716320
I'm glad I'm. Not the only one who does that
And suffix and rapala are run by the same company
>>716327
>>716320
And Pure Fishing is owned by a company called Jarden. They own Yankee Candle, Marmot, Coleman, Rawlings (Baseball), Penn, Shakespeare, Abu, Pflueger, Berkley, Mr. Coffee, K2 (skis), Sunbeam (appliances), plus more.
There are so many companies like that if you really look into it. It's crazy. I mean lots of the companies are still somewhat independently run. Like Abu Garcia and Shakespeare rods are probably designed by different people in different places, but may be manufactured in the same facilities.
So where do you guys normally fish? Pic related, great for lure fishing.
>>716347
Gonna go try to hit these lakes and canals when the sun comes up.
>>716351
Where's the water?
>>716352
Where isn't the water?
>>716353
You tell me, those canals are barely visible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zSOaupzWWs
>Look at the size of that Motherfucker!
>>716355
The main lake in the middle there is a decent size and the odd shape makes it good for shore fishing. And the canals aren't bad either.
Or I could go to pic related and keep trying for those damn peacocks. Although I'm sure there are peacocks in all of those lakes and canals.
>>716353
I'm going to drive 3 hours. and find your ass on one of these water sources... and I'm gonna knock you out, tie you up, and waterboard you with coca cola.
>>716357
>not living within a walking distance of lakes, rivers and creeks
Step it up son.
>>716360
>not being close to the water table.
STEP IT UP PLEB.
>>716362
only when the water table is at medium height.
>>716362
WTF am I even looking at?
>>716369
Two lakes good for bass fishing. two different areas, they aren't near each other, but easy enuff to google. the poorly drawn line in the middle was suppose to make it less confusing to look at. both lakes require a boat, neither of them you can shore fish from..
>>716141
I feel ya. When i worked as a hotel restaurant waiter i had to run between an extremely hot and humid kitchen, and the very cold, airconditioned restaurant area. Every summer, all of us waiters had some sort of illness caused by this, and it would go around for a month or two... One man gets it, gets well, other man gets it and so on
>>716165
I usually sleep like 4-5 hours.
Get up at 6, work at 7.
Monday is great, but by friday im nearly sleeping at work. Which is bad because friday i have to travel and get back at night... Was damn near fatal for me on numerous occasions.
>>716468
Well I fucked up that plan. Went to sleep at like 3am, alarm went off at 5am and I slept right through. I slept at my mom's house and woke up with her cat laying on my face.
>>716360
But I do though. the intercoastal is closer than any lakes. And the actual ocean is probably about as far as the closest lake or canal. There's also a big brackish canal/river right nearby.
>>716358
I already drink Diet Coke so go for it.
>>716476
How are those canals not literally sewer-stink tier?
>>716488
Depends where you are. A lot of the water in the canals is straight from the Everglades. They have big flood gates at the end of the swamp that let water into these canals so there is a current going towards the ocean lots of days.
As for the Intercoastal and the canals in that pic, somebody was recently telling me that in the 90s, there used to be tons of sea life in them but with all the boat traffic and civilization it isn't the same anymore. But the freshwater canals don't seem too bad. The fish look healthy enough, but I still wouldn't eat them.
>>716463
>easy switching of lures
These are just as easy to swap, not tactical angler but same concept.
>>716463
>>716499
and ...
>>716509
>main line -> SC -> lure
yep, me too but and while I hadn't broken a swivelclip I've heard it over and over from other anglers Having what they thought was the catch of a lifetime and then pulling out a bent & unsnapped/mangled SC with no fish or lure.
The Spro swivel and paperclip style quick clip is damn near bullet proof from what I can see so far. Those clips are easier than SCs to change lures/leaders as well.
>>716519
Yeah they look mad strong. I just dont trust something that doesnt close in some way. But i will try to find something similar.
Ive never lost a fish or terminal tackle due to swivel clips failing. Ive had some mad stuck-in-rock hook in my carp fishing times. Either the leader or knot fails, or the hook gets unstuck.
Good morning. Checking some drop lines and jiggin a bit
>>716549
Looks comfy as fuck.
Morning fishing = Best fishing.
What knot you guys use to spool braid?
I used the arbor knot with mono so far, but not like it ever mattered, i never went lower than half a spool-full on a cast.
>>716575
I don't even use a correct knot. I know you're supposed to do an arbor knot, but I do the first step of tying shoes once, then double back around and do it another two times.
As long as it's tight and I make sure to keep good pressure on the line while I spool it, there doesn't seem to be an issue. I think the last few reels I have spooled up have had the little rubber strip on them anyway.
In the future if I have to spool a reel without the rubber strip, I will def just use electrical tape around the spool instead of a mono backing.
>>716583
Im thinking i have to use mono backing, because i have 300 meters of 0.30 braid, and the reel holds 250m of 0.40, 160m of 0.50, 110m of 0.60. Its safe to assume 300m of 0.30 will be too little.
Does the electriacl tape have to cover the entire height of the spool, or jsut one small strip around it?
>>716580
Me too mang, cant wait for dat heat.
Caught my biggest gilt-head in may in summer temps.
Aight, i figured the arbor will work, thanks.
Prolly gonna spool dat braid on tomorrow.
>Sidenote: Full reccomend on this line. Not too expensive, strong enough, and never gave me trouble with anything. 10/10.
>>716588
One little strip of tape should be fine. Just has to be enough to tie a good knot around so it won't slip.
And you can do the backing if you want, but I always found those line capacity ratings to be a little too much. Or if I actually get close to them, the reel seems to be overflowing. I bet that 300m spool will fill it. But I mean with 300m of line, if you want to do 50m of mono backing, go for it. You probably won't get anywhere near it anyway unless you are trolling. You just might have a lil extra braid left over.
>>715932
do these even work?
>>716362
>>716366
>>716360
>>716357
>not living ON the water
>stumble out on the deck at first light in the fog
>catch bass and catfish while still half away
>breakfast consists of glorious fish
>>716601
One day...
Unfortunately a house on the Intercoastal or a canal around here would be at least a million. And one on the actual ocean has to be closer to $5mil.
>>716080
Remover reporting in lol
