How To Avoid The Bait Monkey 2024
tcbass reply :
I started a thread awhile ago stating that I had really met all my equipment needs for fishing and hunting. Months later now I can say I still have no bait monkey cravings. I finally went fishing this year for the first time. Crazy, I know. But I got a new house and other things have kept me from fishing.
I took out of storage a box of fishing lures that I had ordered from Tackle Warehouse last fall and had never opened it. It was the last group of lures that I really wanted to order. It was nice opening that box today. Felt like Christmas Day.
In it was:
- Cavitrons Buzzbaits x3 (can never have enough of those)
- Replacement Skirts x2
- Zoom Superhogs x2
- D&M Double Hammer Buzzbaits x2
- Ima Rattling Roumba x2
- Ima Skimmer x2
It's actually a lot of lures. lol. I'm like, "Wow, I must of spent a bundle." lol. I did order it on their 20% off sale, so that was nice.
So, I guess one of the ways to keep the Bait Monkey away is to order some lures in the fall and when you receive them put them away and don't open them until the spring. That way you feel like you went shopping and spent money and at that time, you haven't spent any money, it was spent awhile ago.
Even though I didn't need to feed the Bait Monkey, I will most likely be able to keep him at bay for another year. I have lures that are still in their boxes that need to be used.
junyer357 reply :
My budget alone helps keep it at bay pretty well. My budget normally limits me to around $50/month for fishing gear. It forces me to really think on if i really need a new rod or reel since i have to wait a bit to get one. I normally stick with replenishing items i already have and use, my go to and confidence stuff. I dont venture out to new items anymore unless its something a trusted better fisherman shows me, not a sponsored guy either.
A-Jay reply :
You can't really avoid him - only hope is to control him
A-Jay
bait__Monkey reply :
Youz cannot avoid mez. Or hide fromz mez. Control mez you try, but neevr can does. 
Senko lover reply :
My friend, the longer I do this, the more I realize:
The only way to control the bait monkey is to quit fishing altogether.
ABW reply :
Let your spouse have your credit cards
WIGuide reply :
The only way I can control him is by fishing. I still spend money on some stuff during the year, but a lot of my purchases come during the hard water season when I have the urge to fish but can't. I end up spending hours online looking at new stuff, or things I want and usually I pull the trigger.
Brnnoser6983 reply :
I find fishing season helps a lot. In the winter I have nothing but time to look back at the previous season, and it gets me thinking about the up and coming season. This leads me to confuse I want with I need. During the fishing season I concentrate on replacing items, but the orders are not like those in the fall or winter. I just placed my first order since the season started in May and it was only $60, and was limited to strictly to replacing items I have lost.
MIbassyaker reply :
Avoid the bait monkey?
What is this I don't even
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
Having no money is an easy way to avoid him. Plus, I hate to tell you, but it doesn't sound like you avoided him. You still bought the lures, you just done it in the fall. He still got you, you're just letting yourself believe you have defeated him.
RoLo reply :
On more than one occasion, I placed an online tackle order
while an unopened box was sitting on my desk from the previous order.
I know...I am one sick puppy!
In my own defense though, I am working on Bait Monkey control
Today, I will not place any tackle orders 
Roger
CeeJay reply :
Since I had to replace several lures, terminal tackle, and all my rods that were lost over the years I was literally attacked by that bait monkey this past spring. It was a multi-headed monkey.
Lately though I'm pretty much settled back into my old ways (ie, being broke most of the time haha), and have tamed that monkey quite a bit 
Choporoz reply :
LOL, Roger.....only last night I opened a box and the first thought in my head was "WTH was I thinking?"
rippin-lips reply :
Possibly take up knitting.
monkeyman3dee reply :
On 7/16/2015 at 9:48 PM, ABW said:Let your spouse have your credit cards
Beat me to It lol.
I was gonna say run all your plans to spend on fishing gear to your significant other/spouse and let her scare the bait monkey away!
Works for me at least hahah
CeeJay reply :
I guess I'm lucky in that my girlfriend enjoys fishing, she also doesn't even mind relaxing on the bank while I fish beside her. And we're moving in together this upcoming fall in Colorado
Of course, I'll have to supply her with plenty of baits and tackle, so that will be the next return of the bait monkey...never ever in my wildest dreams did I think I'd have a bait monkey enabler as my soul mate
cgolf reply :
For me it is my kid going to college this fall, the bait monkey will be held in check for a while. My wife will get me a 50 buck gift card to cover the TW 25 days of Xmas sale and my in laws and parents will hook me up with the essentials that I used up over the season. Not sure what will happen when she is done with school though, have to be careful that I don't suffer from rebound shopping lol.
papajoe222 reply :
On 7/17/2015 at 3:03 AM, RoLo said:On more than one occasion, I placed an online tackle order
while an unopened box was sitting on my desk from the previous order.
I know...I am one sick puppy!
In my own defense though, I am working on Bait Monkey control
Today, I will not place any tackle orders
Roger
One day at a time brother.
papajoe222 reply :
I tried monkey porn for a while and it does work. The problem is it gets expensive adding to his library all the time (he doesn't like reruns). I decided to stop buying and use the money I'm saving on fishing gear.. 
kingmotorboat reply :
Wait there's a,way to control him?!!!
iceintheveins reply :
On 7/17/2015 at 12:52 PM, kingmotorboat said:Wait there's a,way to control him?!!!
Barely, all I do is try and limit the damage he does.
Jrob78 reply :
He's always lurking...
ChrisD46 reply :
Like little Al sez about the bait monkey in the: "Godfather" movie : "I try to leave ... and then they suck me right back in again " !!
There is no escaping the bait monkey - it's also like the "BORG" referance from "Star Trek" : ... "Resistance is futile" !!
Brnnoser6983 reply :
On 7/17/2015 at 3:03 AM, RoLo said:On more than one occasion, I placed an online tackle order
while an unopened box was sitting on my desk from the previous order.
I know...I am one sick puppy!
In my own defense though, I am working on Bait Monkey control
Today, I will not place any tackle orders
Roger
Not sick. While I don't have an unopened box. I did place an order while my last order was sitting in a box, opened, but lures still all in the package.
This box is my.. I want it, but not use it box.. lol
wytstang reply :
Ask not what bait monkey can do for you but what can you do for bait monkey.
HoosierHawgs reply :
This is the facts. Sad (not really) but true. Getting new tackle is probably as much fun as fishing itself.On 7/16/2015 at 9:16 PM, Senko lover said:My friend, the longer I do this, the more I realize:
The only way to control the bait monkey is to quit fishing altogether.
hoosierbass07 reply :
On 7/17/2015 at 9:17 PM, HoosierHawgs said:Getting new tackle is probably as much fun as fishing itself.
Unfortunately that is probably true. Nothing like getting a new Shimano spinning reel. Like gold to me!
Here is how I control the bait monkey - get depressed. Yeah, I'm depressed that no matter how many different lures I buy, it's all not going to increase my big bass rate. It's taken a few years but its sunk in - I already have enough soft plastics to last a decade or more and plenty of hard baits. Buying more is not going to increase my odds of catching big ones. still, I need three or four more Shimano reels and more rods!
BassTravis reply :
I introduced my wife to fishing topwater lures for LMB. Within 10 minutes, she was HOOKED!!! I've had to buy her 4 baitcasters and rods, tackle box, and lures. Every time the boat is loaded to go fishing, she's with me. And that's usually 3-4 times a week. I've VERY fortunate to have my soulmate as my fishing partner. AND, she's outfished me on several occasions. The bait monkey lives in our spare bedroom.
tcbass reply :
On 7/18/2015 at 2:51 AM, BassTravis said:I introduced my wife to fishing topwater lures for LMB. Within 10 minutes, she was HOOKED!!! I've had to buy her 4 baitcasters and rods, tackle box, and lures. Every time the boat is loaded to go fishing, she's with me. And that's usually 3-4 times a week. I've VERY fortunate to have my soulmate as my fishing partner. AND, she's outfished me on several occasions. The bait monkey lives in our spare bedroom.
You're very lucky. My fiance doesn't like fishing. :-(
Plus, you can 'buy' stuff for her and borrow it. lol
BassTravis reply :
On 7/18/2015 at 3:04 AM, tcbass said:You're very lucky. My fiance doesn't like fishing. :-(
Plus, you can 'buy' stuff for her and borrow it. lol
LOL! Especially if she starts outfishing me. I'll use the excuse that I cant find a certain lure and that I need to use hers.
papajoe222 reply :
On 7/18/2015 at 2:51 AM, BassTravis said:The bait monkey lives in our spare bedroom.
Glad to hear it and I bet I'm not the only one. Good luck with your new roomie (and you thought a wife was expensive)
SirSnookalot reply :
If anything I've reduced my lure arsenal. I buy for replacement as needed, pretty much stick with same lures. Although I have a few reels that I may replace in time, the burning desire hasn't reached the level of researching to buy, I'm good with rods too. I catch fish each time out with good performing equipment, see no need to spend when I don't need to.
stkbassn reply :
On 7/16/2015 at 10:34 PM, Slipknot_Fan666 said:Having no money is an easy way to avoid him. Plus, I hate to tell you, but it doesn't sound like you avoided him. You still bought the lures, you just done it in the fall. He still got you, you're just letting yourself believe you have defeated him.
One of his many tricks....he likes to let you think you have control. Pure evil.
Heron reply :
On 7/17/2015 at 3:40 AM, rippin-lips said:Possibly take up knitting.
I would be dreading the knit monkey.
laduckhunter reply :
I play disc golf frequently. Think throwing frisbees in the chains. There are 100's to choose from and people often get caught up buying all of these new discs. My mentality has always been, it is the archer, not the arrow. I am hoping I can use this same mentality. Then again I am only 3 months in and I am sure this monster can ****** you ip at anytime
DogBone_384 reply :
I beat the Monkey by working two jobs and staying busy when I'm not working.
I find the Monkey itch is its worst when I'm idle.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 7/16/2015 at 9:16 PM, Senko lover said:My friend, the longer I do this, the more I realize:
The only way to control the bait monkey is to quit fishing altogether.
How dare you speak such blasphemy! Confession after Sunday Mass for you!
the reel ess reply :
I guess I don't have as much as you guys, but why would you want to avoid the bait monkey? There are still techniques I have yet to try because I haven't BOUGHT into them.
Jaderose reply :
Bait monkey stays away from me during actual fishing season..for the most part. I'm mostly just replenishing at this point and using stuff I bought in January. THAT'S when that ba$tard is really monkeying with me!!
Balshy Fishing reply :
Man, I work a serving job and usually the next morning when my girl goes to her internship-i stop at bass pro cause it's on the way home.
Just learning that Gander Mountain and Cabellas carry Structure Bugs but NOT in summer craw:( I settled for Bama Craw.
Anyway, I just give in. I'm saving up to make my first $50+ purchase from TW soon. that rush will be phenomenal haha
ChrisD46 reply :
I was in denial - until the family decided on an intervention .
The intervention didn't work - all it accomplished was that I promised to cut back ... Then ICAST happened (again) and I found myself pre-ordering some new soft plastics - but ONLY in Green Pumpkin and Junebug I swear !! ... Uhhmmm - you never know when I might need that Zoom special run of raspberry shad in a finesse worm though !!
the reel ess reply :
On 7/23/2015 at 12:33 AM, stkbassn said:One of his many tricks....he likes to let you think you have control. Pure evil.
He's like Satan like that. The greatest trick the bait monkey ever pulled was making you think he doesn't exist.
FishTank reply :
In order to keep the Bait Monkey away, I bought enough to have my own tackle shop in my garage.
In all truth, there is no avoiding the bait monkey. You can only prepare for him. Save your money, buy what you need when it is on sale, and try not to do something that causes buyers remorse.
basswrangler83 reply :
On 7/16/2015 at 8:10 PM, junyer357 said:My budget alone helps keep it at bay pretty well. My budget normally limits me to around $50/month for fishing gear. It forces me to really think on if i really need a new rod or reel since i have to wait a bit to get one. I normally stick with replenishing items i already have and use, my go to and confidence stuff. I dont venture out to new items anymore unless its something a trusted better fisherman shows me, not a sponsored guy either.
I'm on a $20 a month budget and I mainly replace lures, hooks and what-not. I rely on birthdays and Christmas to replace rods and reels. I fish usually once a week so I don't go through a ton of lures.
kingmotorboat reply :
On 7/18/2015 at 2:51 AM, BassTravis said:I introduced my wife to fishing topwater lures for LMB. Within 10 minutes, she was HOOKED!!! I've had to buy her 4 baitcasters and rods, tackle box, and lures. Every time the boat is loaded to go fishing, she's with me. And that's usually 3-4 times a week. I've VERY fortunate to have my soulmate as my fishing partner. AND, she's outfished me on several occasions. The bait monkey lives in our spare bedroom.
Wait then what's living in mine?
HoosierHawgs reply :
I play disc golf frequently as well. I just use a single distance driver, and then buy a new one when the woods eats it... LolOn 7/24/2015 at 10:22 PM, laduckhunter said:I play disc golf frequently. Think throwing frisbees in the chains. There are 100's to choose from and people often get caught up buying all of these new discs. My mentality has always been, it is the archer, not the arrow. I am hoping I can use this same mentality. Then again I am only 3 months in and I am sure this monster can ****** you ip at anytime
papajoe222 reply :
On 7/16/2015 at 9:48 PM, ABW said:Let your spouse have your credit cards
Isn't that like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire? Just asking. Either that or your wife doesn't have a closet full of shoes, half of which she's never worn. Personally, I'd rather have a tackle box full of lures I've never used.
ABW reply :
On 7/27/2015 at 10:20 PM, papajoe222 said:Isn't that like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire? Just asking. Either that or your wife doesn't have a closet full of shoes, half of which she's never worn. Personally, I'd rather have a tackle box full of lures I've never used.
I don't have a wife yet, so I wouldn't know. But I see where you're gettnig at...
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