$50 for Christmas. What do YOU buy? 2024
Porkrind reply :
So you get fifty bucks for Christmas. Not to much not to Little. What do you buy? Why?
Me? I go stupid and order skirts for the jigs I make.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
Gas in the boat
Dorado reply :
Seibert Dredge Brush Jig Set - 2018 is the year of the jig and I’m going to force myself to fish it with confidence
Seibert Fogy - because bladed Jigs catch fish year round and I’ve heard positive reviews and I’m digging the colors.
Keitech Swing FAT Impact 3.8” - various colors to match new swim Jigs I bought this year.
Angry John reply :
I would pick up an swaiver or two because they caught me some good fish lately and some 5 or 6xd;s because why not...
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 12:41 PM, DINK WHISPERER said:Gas in the boat
I was thinking oil. Gallon of boat oil with tax is right at about $50 for me.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 2:21 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I was thinking oil. Gallon of boat oil with tax is right at about $50 for me.
My God man, what are you using in it? I switched to the Pennzoil and it's a bit over $18 a gallon.
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 7:10 PM, DINK WHISPERER said:My God man, what are you using in it? I switched to the Pennzoil and it's a bit over $18 a gallon.
https://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_10729_-1?gclid=CjwKCAiAmvjRBRBlEiwAWFc1mOePfjoMZCBza8nyQ3O8KJ0FV1P3KfBAPhY6JTHVCvyYYZI0g_xWrhoCZHIQAvD_BwE
The Optimax Pro XS likes the expensive stuff, but at least it's cheaper than what my BIL has to put into his Evinrude!
thinkingredneck reply :
Similar situation for me. Caught a Lamiglass bass rod, 7'3"MH F on sale for $49! Upgrades my MH rod selection.
GrumpyOlPhartte reply :
I got a fifty-buck gift card ... needed a new pinion gear for a reel and after ordering that I found myself with $42.00 left over. Since I have decided to expand my limited fishing skills to include jigs and finesse fishing, I ordered a half dozen jigs and some shakey-heads. I figure I could get a few of each to get started without being assaulted by the Bait Monkey. I think of it as “forced self-control”.
thinkingredneck reply :
Enjoy. I am starting to get addicted to jigs, myself. And worms, and spinner baits and....Merry Christmas
scaleface reply :
I need some new tube heads , hook tail plastic worms , 34 ounce Red Eye Shad's , 17 lb test trillene ,
GrumpyOlPhartte reply :
@thinkingredneck: yeah, I hear you!! That, in my opinion, is the beauty of a gift card. Since I have trouble with jigs this time of year - they really skip well across the ice but don’t punch worth a hoot - I figure I can slowly accumulate the stuff I need (OK ... want!) without incurring the wrath of my hausfrau. Worms for T-rigs are checked off my list, now my introductory effort to jigs is covered. Next is hooks and weights, then new line ... and on and on! Dreading the selection of new line for my different rod/reel combos!!! Anyway, by spring I will definitely be all ready and organized.
Porkrind reply :
I don’t believe there is a wrong answer out there. This is a broad enough question that anyone and everyone can answer. In the winter I just kinda meander around kicking rocks, piddling, and making jigs.
Jar11591 reply :
Line.
Porkrind reply :
Line is a good one that I haven’t even given a second thought to but I like that.
fishballer06 reply :
Sounds like just enough to buy my 2018 fishing license and a pack or two of Senkos.
Porkrind reply :
That’s pretty genius if you need one. Great ideas guys keep them coming. I know many of us out here will get money or gift cards for Christmas.
Hurricane reply :
Restocking z-man trds...
Spankey reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 2:21 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I was thinking oil. Gallon of boat oil with tax is right at about $50 for me.
I'd be doing the same most likely. Mercury Optimax.
senile1 reply :
I would probably use it to help replenish any lures, line, hooks, weights, etc. that I have used up.
cgolf reply :
I have this dilemma right now with a use anywhere gift card. I am going to hold onto it for any great sales I come across when we are out and about, and instead of thinking if I only had the cash, I will now.
Worst case I use it to supplement the TW gift cards I got when cashing them in during one of their sales.
Porkrind reply :
I’m thinking about buying my son his first baitcaster
crypt reply :
gas and oil.....
DogBone_384 reply :
$50 gets me just about a full tank of gas which might get me three round trips to some of the best SMB fishing in SE Mass.....
I'll take it!
flatcreek reply :
Beer me
Columbia Craw reply :
I would put in a hedge fund. I'm going to plant a new hedge along the side of the house this spring.
Angry John reply :
just dont invest in bitcoin 
lo n slo reply :
i can get three 25 count packs of Gamakatsu offset shank worm hooks (3.0) for around $50 +/-, and i WILL use them.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 7:14 PM, Bluebasser86 said:https://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_10729_-1?gclid=CjwKCAiAmvjRBRBlEiwAWFc1mOePfjoMZCBza8nyQ3O8KJ0FV1P3KfBAPhY6JTHVCvyYYZI0g_xWrhoCZHIQAvD_BwE
The Optimax Pro XS likes the expensive stuff, but at least it's cheaper than what my BIL has to put into his Evinrude!
Wow! Between oil and fuel I couldn't afford to actually fish lol ????
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 12/24/2017 at 8:01 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:Wow! Between oil and fuel I couldn't afford to actually fish lol ????
Most of our lakes are smaller than 500 acres. The biggest in the state is only 16k acres, and there's only 3 or 4 bigger than 10k. I don't do a lot of running.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 12/24/2017 at 9:23 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Most of our lakes are smaller than 500 acres. The biggest in the state is only 16k acres, and there's only 3 or 4 bigger than 10k. I don't do a lot of running.
Lucky you! My two main lakes are huge. I burn almost a tank each time out.
Catt reply :
$20 gas in truck & $10 gas in the boat
Honey Bun, chocolate milk, Gatorade & a bag of ice!
He gone! ????
Scarborough817 reply :
Spoon plugging
Mike L reply :
Spool of Tatsu
Mike
tander reply :
On 12/24/2017 at 10:48 AM, Catt said:$20 gas in truck & $10 gas in the boat
Honey Bun, chocolate milk, Gatorade & a bag of ice!
He gone! ????
Catt I like the way you think especially the chocolate milk and a big ole honey bun. 
Catt reply :
On 12/26/2017 at 6:10 AM, tander said:Catt I like the way you think especially the chocolate milk and a big ole honey bun.
Breakfast of champions ????
AndrewJ reply :
Restock my roboworms and dropshot hooks. Replenish my ball head jigs and some GY grubs and that puts me at about 50.
mbtharp1 reply :
I got a $50 BPS card for christmas, and I'm going to buy 3 Evergreen Jackhammer chatterbaits because I could never pay the price for them out of pocket, it would hurt too much lol.
the reel ess reply :
Braid line, terminal tackle, lures I either want more of or want to try for the first time. Or maybe I scour the sites looking for closeout rods and reels. Or I sock it away and add to it later to get the matching spare wheel/tire for my Jeep.
Porkrind reply :
It’s actually turns out that I made out like a bandit today. I recieved a total of $220 worth of gift cards and cash. Looks like I’ll bee looking for a nice set of bibs and jacket.
tander reply :
On 12/26/2017 at 7:53 AM, mbtharp1 said:I got a $50 BPS card for christmas, and I'm going to buy 3 Evergreen Jackhammer chatterbaits because I could never pay the price for them out of pocket, it would hurt too much lol.
Won't regret this, I have a few and they are worth it.
Porkrind reply :
Any recommendations for a set of bibs and jacket?
AC870 reply :
I bought the H2O bibs and jacket at Academy. Caught em on sale a year or so back and actually got both pieces for $100. I dunno how it compares to the higher dollar stuff but it’s nicest raincoat I’ve owned.
I got a $100 bill burning a hole in my pocket after Christmas and not sure what I’m going to do either.
Porkrind reply :
I’ve actually looked at those and they didn’t seem to bad at all. Sounds like you got a good deal on yours
Boomstick reply :
I will save it towards my canoe fund. Although a nice fishing backpack is also in order this season, as is a ML spinning rod for drop shotting
Porkrind reply :
Well I don’t know much about it but I bought my son his first baitcast rod today. Caught it on sale for $20. It’s a Diawa Aird-X rod, and I think I’m going to buy him an Abu Black Max to go on it. I think for his first setup this will be easy to use and fairly inexpensive. Oh and the bibs and rain jacket are next.
Bankbeater reply :
$50 would pay for a nice dinner with the wife.
soflabasser reply :
I will buy a couple lures that proved themselves to be good in the areas I fish.
Dorado reply :
I would buy a dozen Norman Deep Lil N Crankbaits from TW like today. Crazy sale and their colors seem endless.
Porkrind reply :
Wow I just went and looked and your right that’s crazy good.
bigbill reply :
Just $50? I need another Plano 9606 tackle box for topwater wake and prop baits. Need to scale back and carry less but it’s not working.
Porkrind reply :
On 12/28/2017 at 8:45 AM, Dorado said:I would buy a dozen Norman Deep Lil N Crankbaits from TW like today. Crazy sale and their colors seem endless.
Any recommendations on a go to color?
Dorado reply :
On 12/30/2017 at 10:23 AM, Porkrind said:Any recommendations on a go to color?
Bear in mind, I’m in AZ so we have Threadfin Shad and Crawdads so I’m partial to these colors. I love throwing mid depth cranks from a kayak. Order I’m getting in tomorrow
Porkrind reply :
I threw what I thought was a few in the cart and turned out to be 30 of them. I laughed and immediately returned here to quote you and help narrow it down just a little lol.
N Florida Mike reply :
I got a 25.00 gift card to Academy. That should just about pay for a new scale. My old one just quit working the other day. And no , it wasn't the batteries.
If I had another 25 , I would stock up on senkos
and flukes. I am way low on them right now.
BassWhole! reply :
On 12/24/2017 at 10:48 AM, Catt said:$20 gas in truck & $10 gas in the boat
Honey Bun, chocolate milk, Gatorade & a bag of ice!
He gone! ????
A honey bun and some good black coffee makes everything alright.
RB 77 reply :
On 12/23/2017 at 12:36 PM, Porkrind said:So you get fifty bucks for Christmas. Not to much not to Little. What do you buy? Why?
Me? I go stupid and order skirts for the jigs I make.
Sounds like a plan to me! I order $50 bucks worth last year.
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