Hey Northerners 2024
JT Bagwell reply :
Just curious how many other Northerners on here have already started making large tackle purchases even though we probably
still have a couple more months of frozen water?
I have ordered tons of crankbaits, soft plastics, monofilament, hooks and even sunglasses (in addition to the ice fishing gear I am stocking up on now).
I think, if every week or so I get to mess with fishing gear it makes me forget for a little bit that I cannot go Bass fishing for a while.
Today I also went out to the barn and visited my Triton for a little bit.
More snow right now and -5 degrees tonight means I better order something. Siebert Outdoors jigs anyone? lol
Big Jon reply :
Haha, I can understand that. I'm planning what I'm going to buy right now. Our house is under contract and we're moving near Lake Fork in Texas, so that capital gain is getting me some gear. I wish it was big enough to get a boat, but I'll take what I can get.
bass1980 reply :
I'm even further up north, MN. I did load up during TW's sale and got two reels and more lures. Funny as it may seem, I have been keeping busy learning basics. This past month I've been learning and perfecting tying knots. I mean I know how to tie a few different knots, but I want to remember a few more and even the ones I know I want to be able to do it quick and efficient.
A-Jay reply :
Since the Snow ~
New:
Sun Gloves
Sunglasses
Spools of line
Hat
Rod
Crank Baits
Top Water Baits
Spinner Baits
Terminal Tackle
and tons of Plastics . . . . . .
However, the must have purchase was the fishing trip South.
A-Jay
Felix77 reply :
I have taken trips to Basspro, Cabelas, Gander Mountain, DSG, and still ordered stuff from various sites. In short ... YES. LOL
stk reply :
I made a trip to bps this weekend and came back with some cranks, braid and a few other things. I also have a falcon bucoo rod I can't wait to try out. Spring can't come fast enough.
Megastink reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 10:20 AM, JT Bagwell said:Just curious how many other Northerners on here have already started making large tackle purchases even though we probably
still have a couple more months of frozen water?
I have ordered tons of crankbaits, soft plastics, monofilament, hooks and even sunglasses (in addition to the ice fishing gear I am stocking up on now).
I think, if every week or so I get to mess with fishing gear it makes me forget for a little bit that I cannot go Bass fishing for a while.
Today I also went out to the barn and visited my Triton for a little bit.
More snow right now and -5 degrees tonight means I better order something. Siebert Outdoors jigs anyone? lol
Every year I go through my tacklebox and I make two piles: the "This got used this year" (aka the "safe pile") and the other pile, which I refer to as the Ebay pile. Typically, I make between $500-$1,500 every winter just selling used gear. Granted, its sold at a loss. But now I have $1,000 to spend on new gear! I mean, its gonna happen anyway, you minds well not be a hoarder and help your bottom line....
That being said, so far......
Humminbird 798ci, unpainted Owner jigheads, powder paint, weedguards, tunsten jigheads, 1000yards of fluoro, zman plastics, powerteam plastics, six Duckett rods, four Lews Tour Pros, a bunch of River2Sea tackle. Can't wait!
Toeshots reply :
I'm with ya. I think I've made 7-8 trips to BPS this winter and will probably have a few more. I've also ordered stuff online from other places. This winter I've bought (so far):
- PQ 7:1
- Pflueger Supreme MGX
- Fenwick Elite Tech SM
- a bunch of cranks, plastics, jig trailers, line, terminal tackle, etc.
- about 25 jigs from Siebert
I seem to look at and reorganize my tackle at least once a week. Can't wait for spring here in Chicago. The last few winters have been pretty mild, but this one seems to be making up for them. It's snowing again right now. No end in sight.
Sigh...
slonezp reply :
Way too much. About $4k
BuffaloBass716 reply :
Sadly no 
I really should start though, money is so tight, I need to make sure I buy what ill use and catch fish, rather than buying everything I like... haha
ClackerBuzz reply :
I feel like fishing retailers are missing out on profits by not offering more off-season sales to us cooped up anglers. seems like there isn't really a sale from Christmas till Memorial day (isn't Presidents day sale next?). I'm sweet on fishing and could use some Valentines chocolate lures. Or drunken St Patty's day bait monkey..? April Fools who spent their entire paycheck on gear..?
Missourifishin reply :
I've made a few small purchases online. I also got a $100 gift card to Bass Pro for Christmas and already spent most of it on lures, hooks, weights, etc. And I just started to save up for my next rod n reel.
Stingray23 reply :
I havent purchased anything yet, but I am making a mental list of stuff I'm gonna get before I start up in March.
Bankbeater reply :
No purchases yet, but I am putting together a nice little shopping list.
*Hootie reply :
Chronarch ci4,
Lots of plastics,
Jigs,
Crankbaits, Luckycraft, Gary Yamamoto, etc.,
Seaguar Abrazx, Red Label line,
Aluminum Pliers.
BPS, TW, DSG, F&S, and American Legacy love me.
Hootie
ww2farmer reply :
I have made a "few" BPS, TW orders, and been to Dick's and Gander Mtn a time or two. 
Rivers Edge reply :
Go out and check on the Champ at least once a week. Have a list started, TW will love me!! Been picthin and flippin in the house. Bring on SPRING
tomustang reply :
I tripped and my debit card fell into a bps cash register
MarkH024 reply :
Since October thru now......
Core 100mg7
Chronarch 50e
Dobyns 766c
Dobyns 705cb glass
2 or 3 Siebert Jig orders
3:16 Wake Jr - Perch
Mattlures Baby Hardgill
300 yd spool PP HiVis
600 yd spool YZH #12
10 Abec 7 Bearings from Hawgtech
Waiting for the BPS Spring Classic sale to splurge on some other things. I looked at my PayPal account yesterday and almost stabbed my eyes out when I reviewed my "cabin fever' purchases. Next winter I'm canceling internet.
K_Mac reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 11:14 PM, tomustang said:I tripped and my debit card fell into a bps cash register
I hate when that happens! I have not yet spent a nickle. Medical expenses have not allowed for it. I may just have to use some of the stock on hand this year. I really don't NEED anything...I will not be happy about it though.
roadwarrior reply :
Do you still have a good stash of Paca Craws?
K_Mac reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 11:33 PM, roadwarrior said:Do you still have a good stash of Paca Craws?
While a man can never have too many Paca Craws, I am probably good. 
Tylertut reply :
I make weekly trips to my nearest Bass Pro to get some tackle. I have bought a new tackle bag, a new Citica and a St Croix mojo bass so far.
...and a pair of Costa Blackfins
The more I buy, the closer spring gets. This winter is killing me.
rmcguirk reply :
Since it is about 5 degrees here right now, all I can do is dream. The bait monkey has bitten me pretty hard so far and I've already placed one substantial order at BPS (with my favorite Xmas present, BPS gift cards), and I've got another slug just waiting to go. First round was primarily plastics I know I'll use. Next round will be hard baits, but I need to weed out those that didn't see any action last year and see what's left.
I also happened to stop by my local DSG last night for other stuff and amazingly found myself in the fishing area. They had some nice deals on rage tail craws (one of my favorites), so I stocked up (some more). They also had Curados marked down to $129. I'm betting they fall even further once the new version is announced, so I held off.
A-Jay reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 11:14 PM, tomustang said:I tripped and my debit card fell into a bps cash register
LOL-
As long as they don't cut it in half - You're good.
A-Jay
WIGuide reply :
Definitely guilty of this. I took advantage of TW's 25 days of Christmas sale and after a trip to BPS I've got about $400 worth of new tackle. Yet to be ordered are my 2 new St. Croix's, some more Eco Pro Tungsten, and most likely a new HDS Gen 2 Touch 9.
Grantman83 reply :
The weather doesn't mean I can't get new rods lol. Two new DX's on the way baby!
5fishlimit reply :
I've bought several Swimbaits, a Daiwa zillion reel, and tungsten weights.
My list of things to buy still includes a Daiwa PX68 Type R, a few duckett rods, and line.
nascar2428 reply :
Tungston bullet weights
2 rods
1 reel
and to satisfy my addictions, the obligatory random spinner bait and soft stick bait purchases.
Nice_Bass reply :
only have bought "in pursuit of giant bass" from amazon new for 15 bucks or so. Got bored of typical magazines and thought I would give it a read. I like it.
I have had several big purchases in the "check out now" etc. only to cancel the purchase and realize I really probably do have way too much already.
For some reason I am still convinced I still need another 3-4 rods in the boat when I already don't use half that are in there.
bassboy107 reply :
so far I have spent a couple hundred since November including a Daiwa Cielo and a new tackle bag. I have also gotten alot of jigs and more plastics (just what I need haha) I also picked up 10 more crankbaits. I'm saving my BPS gift cards for February when the new BPS open near by in Hooksett NH.
*Hootie reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 11:22 PM, MarkH024 said:Since October thru now......
Core 100mg7
Chronarch 50e
Dobyns 766c
Dobyns 705cb glass
2 or 3 Siebert Jig orders
3:16 Wake Jr - Perch
Mattlures Baby Hardgill
300 yd spool PP HiVis
600 yd spool YZH #12
10 Abec 7 Bearings from Hawgtech
Waiting for the BPS Spring Classic sale to splurge on some other things. I looked at my PayPal account yesterday and almost stabbed my eyes out when I reviewed my "cabin fever' purchases. Next winter I'm canceling internet.
I'm impressed,.......no..wait..... depressed.
Hootie
J Francho reply :
If anything, I've set aside some gear to sell. I'll need to restock on some plastics, and I'll need some spinnerbaits too, but really, unless the pike have gone on the rampage, I have more than enough hard baits. Let's hope for Lucky Craft's sake, pike-pocalypse never happens, lol.
ww2farmer reply :
On 1/22/2014 at 4:31 AM, J Francho said:If anything, I've set aside some gear to sell. I'll need to restock on some plastics, and I'll need some spinnerbaits too, but really, unless the pike have gone on the rampage, I have more than enough hard baits. Let's hope for Lucky Craft's sake, pike-pocalypse never happens, lol.
IDK how you do it????.............that is, have the stones to toss $15+ baits around here. I know what I lose a year in sub $10 baits and I can hardly afford to replace those as fast as I lose them some times.
J Francho reply :
I don't use braid. 
ww2farmer reply :
On 1/22/2014 at 5:34 AM, J Francho said:I don't use braid.
You really need to come down here when the jerkbait bite is on, you'll catch plenty of bass, and you'll also go home $300 poorer.
basscatcher8 reply :
New Grub mold is coming today so that will be the next project for a few months so I got plenty when its time to roll lol
Jon G reply :
I got...
*** 7'1 MH
Ducket Micro Magic 7' MH
Revo STX
Lews tournament Speed Spool
Tons of pline and seaguar FC ranging from 12-20lb
Hooks and Weights
Squarebills
Some Siebert Outdoor Jigs
Small Swimbaits such as Decoy Hydra tail, G2 Shellcracker etc
$250 in Plastics
I have a Phenix M1 7'2 H on my wish list as well
mnbassman23 reply :
I'm doing a lot better this year than last. Restocked plastics, jig making materials, and a bunch of swimbaits. Only thing left is fishing line and maybe another swimbait if I feel the need to splurge.
mnbassman23 reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 11:22 PM, MarkH024 said:Since October thru now......
Core 100mg7
Chronarch 50e
Dobyns 766c
Dobyns 705cb glass
2 or 3 Siebert Jig orders
3:16 Wake Jr - Perch
Mattlures Baby Hardgill
300 yd spool PP HiVis
600 yd spool YZH #12
10 Abec 7 Bearings from Hawgtech
Waiting for the BPS Spring Classic sale to splurge on some other things. I looked at my PayPal account yesterday and almost stabbed my eyes out when I reviewed my "cabin fever' purchases. Next winter I'm canceling internet.
Holy batman Mark you got a good list going my friend. Will the bolded lure be fished with a leader or you risking it with those toothy critters? Hope you smack a giant with that thing.
Grantman83 reply :
Wait...just added a td ito to the list
MarkH024 reply :
yes it will. I have the LE Freestyle Green Gizzard shad too. Looks amazing in the water. I only got to fish it twice before winter.On 1/22/2014 at 10:12 AM, mnbassman23 said:Holy batman Mark you got a good list going my friend. Will the bolded lure be fished with a leader or you risking it with those toothy critters? Hope you smack a giant with that thing.
J Francho reply :
On 1/22/2014 at 5:42 AM, ww2farmer said:You really need to come down here when the jerkbait bite is on, you'll catch plenty of bass, and you'll also go home $300 poorer.
Honestly, I lose more tungsten to pike than hard baits. That's not to say I haven't been bitten off, though - maybe twice in the past few years. Pike LOVE Ragetail baits, and I keep a spool of Cortland Toothy Critter around for when the pike are prowling. Most often though, if I'm catching big pike, I'll move. I feel like the bigger pike drive bass out of the area.
Alpha Male reply :
On 1/21/2014 at 10:20 AM, JT Bagwell said:Just curious how many other Northerners on here have already started making large tackle purchases even though we probably
still have a couple more months of frozen water?
I have ordered tons of crankbaits, soft plastics, monofilament, hooks and even sunglasses (in addition to the ice fishing gear I am stocking up on now).
I think, if every week or so I get to mess with fishing gear it makes me forget for a little bit that I cannot go Bass fishing for a while.
Today I also went out to the barn and visited my Triton for a little bit.
More snow right now and -5 degrees tonight means I better order something. Siebert Outdoors jigs anyone? lol
So far since hunting and paintball season ended:
7' 11" Daiwa Cielo HF
7' Gander mtn GSX MF
6'6" Gander mtn Vortex MLF
Revo STX
Tatula R
daiwa laguna 2500 x2
daiwa regal 2500
orra s20
Symetre 2000
8#, 12# invisx
12# YZH ultra soft
numerous jigs, a few spinnerbaits and buzz baits, with extra skirts.
weights, jigheads, hooks, and assorted misc.
Plastics, plastics, plastics...and some more plastics....
So...now im in need of a new tackle box 
Why you ask... Because i have a problem and the only way to make it better is to buy more stuff!
On 1/21/2014 at 10:26 AM, bass1980 said:I'm even further up north, MN. I did load up during TW's sale and got two reels and more lures. Funny as it may seem, I have been keeping busy learning basics. This past month I've been learning and perfecting tying knots. I mean I know how to tie a few different knots, but I want to remember a few more and even the ones I know I want to be able to do it quick and efficient.
Thats a good idea.
ww2farmer reply :
On 1/22/2014 at 11:23 PM, J Francho said:I feel like the bigger pike drive bass out of the area.
So do I , but some of my biggest fish every year.....5 and 6lbers, come smack dab in the middle of a pike fest, so I put up with it.
J Francho reply :
Cayuga comes to mind, where you have to "fish through the pike" to get to the big girls.
5dollarsplash reply :
I'm not adding it up, I'm just too scared.
Looking at this thread makes me realize how bad cabin fever hits our wallets, so to avoid getting hit by SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED, I quickly hide/destroy receipts.
Megastink reply :
I just purchased two pairs of Sealskinz gloves, some OWNER Mambo heads, weedgaurds, green pumpkin power paint, and a toaster oven...... Its time for some jig tying!
mjseverson24 reply :
This off season I have picked up a few things, but not as much as last year.
- Daiwa T3-B
- Quantum Kinetic X2
- Lews tournament MG
- quantum centex
- skeet victory casting reel
- shimano compre
- shimano clarus X2
- st croix mojo spinning
- 125 jig heads and skirts for custom jigs
- waterproof plano boxes X10
- about 250 in jig trailers and craw baits
some other stuff too, but this is the main catch this year... its time for spring...
Mitch
mnbassman23 reply :
On 1/23/2014 at 9:29 AM, mjseverson24 said:This off season I have picked up a few things, but not as much as last year.
- Daiwa T3-B
- Quantum Kinetic X2
- Lews tournament MG
- quantum centex
- skeet victory casting reel
- shimano compre
- shimano clarus X2
- st croix mojo spinning
- 125 jig heads and skirts for custom jigs
- waterproof plano boxes X10
- about 250 in jig trailers and craw baits
some other stuff too, but this is the main catch this year... its time for spring...
Mitch
Amen to that. Spring can't come fast enough.
Can't beat smacking those big Largies on jigs. Good luck this season bud.
mjseverson24 reply :
On 1/23/2014 at 12:13 PM, mnbassman23 said:Amen to that. Spring can't come fast enough.
Can't beat smacking those big Largies on jigs. Good luck this season bud.
thanks you too...
Mitch
Jmrichardson2011 reply :
I have managed to stave off the purchases this year as my focus is going to be... *looks around to make sure no monkey is seen*... to use up what I have. Now that I have a little one fishing with me, I make my excursions more about him and less about the fish I want to catch. He can't wait to go fishing now this year (he wants to catch catfish which is a different world for me).
Only thing I think I will need is new line and some reel oil as my rods have to stay in the outside closet in the winter (apartment living drawback).
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