The Lure Swap to set the record straight. 2024

hookingem reply :

So were gonna do a lure swap to show that it can be done right! The stuff you put in HAS to be new unused product. Unless it is a reel or other exception. (Pm if you need to know if it's okay). Also you must post a picture of your takes/puts to be approved before shipping the box to the next member. First 10 to PM me are in so far we have

1.hookingem

2.fishn hard

3.Ima Bass Ninja

4.Central.PA.bass

5.MonteSS

6.OHIO

7.Captain Obvious

8.Jeremyt

9.Luke at Gouldsboro

10.Slonezp

List is full

central.PA.bass reply :

sweet.. can't wait!

Captain Obvious reply :

Guess its about time I did one of these....

I'm in

Capt.O

hookingem reply :

Got you guys 3 more spots left!! hurry!

chromedog reply :

Ugh, I still have stuff I need to part ways with as the bait monkey like to make me buy stuff he knows I won't use. So either I do this or just look for trades in the flea market. UGh.......What is everyone else looking to move?

I still have (all are NEW, some not in package):

Lucky Craft Ricky Clunn square bill 3.5

2 Rapala DT's

Rapala shad rap

Rapala Xrap xr10

Strike King Sexy swimmer

2 Packs Rage tail shads

2 Packs Rage tail smoking roosters

Spro BBZ-1 shad swimbait

That is what I can think of off the top of my head.

hookingem reply :

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Ugh, I still have stuff I need to part ways with as the bait monkey like to make me buy stuff he knows I won't use. So either I do this or just look for trades in the flea market. UGh.......What is everyone else looking to move?
I still have (all are NEW, some not in package):

Lucky Craft Ricky Clunn square bill 3.5

2 Rapala DT's

Rapala shad rap

Rapala Xrap xr10

Strike King Sexy swimmer

2 Packs Rage tail shads

2 Packs Rage tail smoking roosters

Spro BBZ-1 shad swimbait

That is what I can think of off the top of my head.

Baits that are NEW Out of packages are fine. This isn't about swapping 10 cotton cordells for 10 LC's its about giving others some QUALITY stuff you have had positive expierences with. I will post pictures of the original contents of the box tonight. There are still some spots availble pm me. Let's have fun with this and do it right not one guy make out like a bandit and screw it up for everyone else.

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

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Ugh, I still have stuff I need to part ways with as the bait monkey like to make me buy stuff he knows I won't use. So either I do this or just look for trades in the flea market. UGh.......What is everyone else looking to move?
I still have (all are NEW, some not in package):

Lucky Craft Ricky Clunn square bill 3.5

2 Rapala DT's

Rapala shad rap

Rapala Xrap xr10

Strike King Sexy swimmer

2 Packs Rage tail shads

2 Packs Rage tail smoking roosters

Spro BBZ-1 shad swimbait

That is what I can think of off the top of my head.

you need to get in this one Chrome....As a matter of fact i'll even let you get the box right before me ;D ;D ;D ;D...J/K.....seriously this one will be good so come join us.

farmpond1 reply :

hookingem reply :

This is going to be the original contents of the box. (all new products). I am a firm believer in tro-kar hooks so I figured maybe I could make a few of you all believers as well. 3 more spots jump on themmm!!!

I.rar reply :

tempting...

i dont have that much to put in the box though...

slonezp reply :

Just a thought guys. Rather than a "post pic of gives and takes for approval" which was mentioned in the other thread, how about putting a dollar amount on the original box and whatever is put in needs to be equal or greater than what was removed. And so on with each swap. If you start posting pics for approval it kind of defeats the purpose of the swap. Kind of like a Christmas grab bag gift. I'd be interested in participating if there was a little more order. No offense to anyone but if you can't afford it just pass.

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

So is order the package goes to the same as listed above?

hookingem reply :

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Just a thought guys. Rather than a "post pic of gives and takes for approval" which was mentioned in the other thread, how about putting a dollar amount on the original box and whatever is put in needs to be equal or greater than what was removed. And so on with each swap. If you start posting pics for approval it kind of defeats the purpose of the swap. Kind of like a Christmas grab bag gift. I'd be interested in participating if there was a little more order. No offense to anyone but if you can't afford it just pass.

Well ill let you put a dollar amount on the starting box. Also id be more than happy to have you join!

hookingem reply :

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So is order the package goes to the same as listed above?

Yes need 3 more participants.

slonezp reply :

I was trying to say if it's known $10, $20, or a million $$$, people won't feel they had been cheated. I understand it becomes difficult when you put and take partial contents, but we all know what stuff costs.

So if I'm # 9 or 10 I should have a whole lotta good chit or a whole lotta crap ;D

I'm in.

hookingem reply :

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I was trying to say if it's known $10, $20, or a million $$$, people won't feel they had been cheated. I understand it becomes difficult when you put and take partial contents, but we all know what stuff costs.
So if I'm # 9 or 10 I should have a whole lotta good stuff or a whole lotta crap ;D

I'm in.

Your in! List is now full. Fishn hard it will be on its way on Monday! I just mean if you take out a brand new crankbait worth 7 dollars it should be replaced with one worth equal or greater value. We have a good group of guys so it should go off without a hitch. Lets do this!

Rangerphil reply :

New to this but do you take one thing and put one back and how much does it cost to ship the box? Just sounds like a lot of fun just need more info on how this works! Thanks

hookingem reply :

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New to this but do you take one thing and put one back and how much does it cost to ship the box? Just sounds like a lot of fun just need more info on how this works! Thanks

Sorry this ones already full! Next time we get one going ill try to remember to shoot you a PM.

Rangerphil reply :

Thanks sounds like a treasure hunt!

Nibbles reply :

Did my PM not reach you or something?

hookingem reply :

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Did my PM not reach you or something?

AHHHH! No it did I just realized that I read it on my phone! I'm sorry Nibbles! Send me your address in a Pm ill send you a lure for the poor communication.

OHIO reply :

Can you post a full list of participants?

hookingem reply :

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So were gonna do a lure swap to show that it can be done right! The stuff you put in HAS to be new unused product. Unless it is a reel or other exception. (Pm if you need to know if it's okay). Also you must post a picture of your takes/puts to be approved before shipping the box to the next member. First 10 to PM me are in so far we have
1.hookingem

2.fishn hard

3.Ima Bass Ninja

4.Central.PA.bass

5.MonteSS

6.OHIO

7.Captain Obvious

8.Jeremyt

9.Luke at Gouldsboro

10.Slonezp

List is full

fishn hard reply :

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I was trying to say if it's known $10, $20, or a million $$$, people won't feel they had been cheated. I understand it becomes difficult when you put and take partial contents, but we all know what stuff costs.
So if I'm # 9 or 10 I should have a whole lotta good stuff or a whole lotta crap ;D

I'm in.

Your in! List is now full. Fishn hard it will be on its way on Monday! I just mean if you take out a brand new crankbait worth 7 dollars it should be replaced with one worth equal or greater value. We have a good group of guys so it should go off without a hitch. Lets do this!

sounds good ill post pics of my takes and puts

Luke at Gouldsboro reply :

this swap is going to be fun !!! It seems like there are a bunch of us Pennsylvania guys in this swap !

fishn hard reply :

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this swap is going to be fun !!! It seems like there are a bunch of us Pennsylvania guys in this swap !

Easy now im ;Djust a transplant from the swamps of North Carolina.But i do like it up here in Pa :)

hookingem reply :

You should begin to pm the person your sending the box to, to get thier address information! Box will be shipped Monday, enjoy Fishn Hard!

fishn hard reply :

So the guy under me is who i ship the box to?

hookingem reply :

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So the guy under me is who i ship the box to?

Yep!

slonezp reply :

I don't know about the guy under you, but #3 is who you ship it to. ;D

Speaking of that. Since I'm #10 do I get all the goodies or do I ship it back to you hookingem?

hookingem reply :

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I don't know about the guy under you, but #3 is who you ship it to. ;D
Speaking of that. Since I'm #10 do I get all the goodies or do I ship it back to you hookingem?

You ship it back to me. You do the same as everyone else swap a few then send it back to me. Pm sent with info

hookingem reply :

The box is on its way to you Fishn Hard please post in this thread when you receive it. Enjoy it!

fishn hard reply :

10-4 will do and post pics Thanks 8-) 8-)

hookingem reply :

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10-4 will do and post pics Thanks 8-) 8-)

I can guarantee there isn't crap in this box Fishn Hard! Everyone get the address of the person they will be sending the box to. Pm if you have a problem getting it.

fishn hard reply :

i just seen the pics i was gona put some trokar hooks in the box well i guss i aint now lol

central.PA.bass reply :

lookin forward to it.. i got a couple things i know i'm puttin in..

hookingem reply :

I guess 9 dollars a pack is cheap.... hahahah I think Fishn Hard you'll like the contents :

BassThumb reply :

How much is the shipping cost on a box like this?

hookingem reply :

http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-prices.htm

Medium flat rate box 10.95$

hookingem reply :

This also reminds me when the box becomes worn out please replace it with a new medium flat rate box Thanks!

BassThumb reply :

"If it fits, it ships."

fishn hard reply :

Got the box today Guys I took a couple packs of the hooks 3/0 i didnt have any of them i put the hooks in the picture along with what i put so hear goes Box will go to the next guy Friday Thanks

Takes Trokar hooks 3 packs

My Puts

1 H20 express Model CRM color Mountain Doo

1 H20 express Model CRS color Diamond Dust used one time looks new

1 Bomber long A Model B15JXSIL

1 Natural Ike its really old its for some one that collects old baits

1 pack of Stanley Ribbits frogs

central.PA.bass reply :

good lookin stuff guys!

lynyrdsky1 reply :

Let me know when you guys do another I'll be in.

fishn hard reply :

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good lookin stuff guys!

I didnt put any of my good R ;D ;D 8-)aystown baits in the box

central.PA.bass reply :

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good lookin stuff guys!

I didnt put any of my good R ;D ;D 8-)aystown baits in the box

COME ON MAN!!

hookingem reply :

Nice Fishn Hard! You are already shipping out! You da man!

fishn hard reply :

I found a new in the box Cotton Cordell rattle bait after i posted the pics I put it in the box also

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

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Got the box today Guys I took a couple packs of the hooks 3/0 i didnt have any of them i put the hooks in the picture along with what i put so hear goes Box will go to the next guy Friday Thanks
Takes Trokar hooks 3 packs

My Puts

1 H20 express Model CRM color Mountain Doo

1 H20 express Model CRS color Diamond Dust used one time looks new

1 Bomber long A Model B15JXSIL

1 Natural Ike its really old its for some one that collects old baits

1 pack of Stanley Ribbits frogs

1

Sweet!!! I gotz my stuff already to go!!...I'll be out of town for the weekend, but i will be back on Sunday and it'll be ready to ship on Monday!! I'll post my takes and puts also

hookingem reply :

No big deal! Just get it shipped out as soon as you can.

fishn hard reply :

This is the delivery Confirmation number 0311 0240 0000 8818 3526

Scott its headed your way

hookingem reply :

Post in here when you receive the box Enjoy!

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

Its Here!!!! Got the box today and have posted my takes and puts below. I tried to put more than i took cause 3 items are new but out of package. Central PA can verify when he gets it. Probably gonna send it out tomorrow if i cant get to it this afternoon.

I took 2 H2O crankbaits(don't have a Academy near to near me and have been wantin to try em) the norman dd red craw (love that pattern) and the rage anacondas(been wantin to try them out for a while).

I put Storm Kickin stick hard swim bait, Storm square bill craw pattern, SK sexy shad swim jig, Black/blue chatter bait, rage shad (white), rage toad(watermelon/red flake) and Rage chunk (California craw) and 2 YUM fat money minnow.

Picks are below first is takes and second is puts.

hookingem reply :

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Its Here!!!! Got the box today and have posted my takes and puts below. I tried to put more than i took cause 3 items are new but out of package. Central PA can verify when he gets it. Probably gonna send it out tomorrow if i cant get to it this afternoon.
I took 2 H2O crankbaits(don't have a Academy near to near me and have been wantin to try em) the norman dd red craw (love that pattern) and the rage anacondas(been wantin to try them out for a while).

I put Storm Kickin stick hard swim bait, Storm square bill craw pattern, SK sexy shad swim jig, Black/blue chatter bait, rage shad (white), rage toad(watermelon/red flake) and Rage chunk (California craw) and 2 YUM fat money minnow.

Picks are below first is takes and second is puts.

Nice stuff! Lets keep it up guys.

fishn hard reply :

Nice job I hope you like the H2Os

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

Ok its on its way !! Confirmation number is 0310 2640 0001 9044 8538.

On its way Central PA, If you could please verify the condition of the out of package items for my on personal peace of mind...Thanks!!!!!

Expected delivery date of 3-31-11

central.PA.bass reply :

sounds great.. i will be looking for it!

hookingem reply :

hows it coming guys?

central.PA.bass reply :

Got the package on Thursday. It was in great shape.. I got my takes and puts and was going to mail them out.. But the server has been down since thursday and I couldn't access MontySS's Address in my PM box until this evening.. I will post pictures tomorrow and send it out first thing on Monday!

Was everyone as bored as me the last few days w/o these forums being up and running??

hookingem reply :

Sounds good. I know this forum change has set us back a little bit. Any pictures of put/takes?

central.PA.bass reply :

in the mornin.

central.PA.bass reply :

Alright guys here are my Takes and Puts.. I will have it mailed out in the morning..

Takes:

Lake Fork Soft plastics

Rage Frog

Storm Crawfish

Trokar 1/0

Norman Deep Crank

Chatterbait

Puts:

Tungston Weights

Conquistador Spiders (these kill the smallies! )

Shaws Baby Brush Hogs in Watermelon.. I like these better than the Zooms..

H20 Jerkbait with upgraded Mustad Ultra Point hooks..

Strike King Jig

Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog

Fat-G reply :

AJ, there are your tungsten weights!

central.PA.bass reply :

I woulda had it out to you on thursday but i couldnt log in either.. and i didnt write down your address.. got it now and ill ship it on monday.. You should have it on wednesday!

hookingem reply :

Ahh I want those tungsten weights! Lol.

central.PA.bass reply :

Shipped the package to MonteSS today! I'm guessing it will be there by Thursday. I thought I got delivery confirmation but just looked at the receipt and dont think the past lady charged me for delivery confirmation.. Let me know when ya get it Bill!

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

On 4/5/2011 at 7:51 AM, MonteSS said:

Thanks. Looking foward to it.

I make 1/4 and 3/8 Chatterbaits to pass the winter. If any one after me wants one in a custom skirt color let me know. If not I'll just throw a Bluegill and Perch in the box.

....Bill

Ewww, ewww, ME, ME, ME!!! i want one!!!!....oh wait i've already gotten the box..! :lol:

hookingem reply :

throw in a black and blue 3/8 if you would be so kind!

hookingem reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 4:40 AM, MonteSS said:

I cant find OHIO's old PM, with his name and address, to me from before the site redo. Am I doing something wrong or were they lost.

....Bill

Awesome puts I am excited to try that chatterbait they look AWESOME! Just re-pm OHIO to get his address again.

slonezp reply :

hookingem. How many keyboards do you go thru with all that drooling. I'm the guy you need to kiss up to. Your fate is in my hands.

hookingem reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 9:17 AM, slonezp said:

hookingem. How many keyboards do you go thru with all that drooling. I'm the guy you need to kiss up to. Your fate is in my hands.

Iv'e only shorted out the laptop keyboard so far with my drool. Had to move to the downstairs computer. But seriously I'm just excited we got a good group of guys together to make this go smooth.

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 9:23 AM, hookingem said:

Iv'e only shorted out the laptop keyboard so far with my drool. Had to move to the downstairs computer. But seriously I'm just excited we got a good group of guys together to make this go smooth.

X2....I think next winter/year the same 10 should do it again...maybe in reverse order?

hookingem reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 9:28 AM, Ima Bass Ninja said:

X2....I think next winter/year the same 10 should do it again...maybe in reverse order?

I like this idea!

slonezp reply :

That means I get to start?

hookingem you don't even know what kind of garbage...I mean lures I'm going to send. Maybe doodoo in a bag. Be careful what you wish for.

hookingem reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 9:35 AM, slonezp said:

That means I get to start?

hookingem you don't even know what kind of garbage...I mean lures I'm going to send. Maybe doodoo in a bag. Be careful what you wish for.

Indeed you would start. If you send doodoo can you at least make it fish catching doodoo?

slonezp reply :

On 4/7/2011 at 9:37 AM, hookingem said:

Indeed you would start. If you send doodoo can you at least make it fish catching doodoo?

I'll put a little JJ's on it

OHIO reply :

Man, those chatterbaits are lookin good.

Can't wait to get the box.

OHIO reply :

I just got the box today and it was packed with all sorts of stuff.

The first picture are the things I took and the second are of the things I put.

Puts:

Strike King 6XD

Yamamoto Senko Watermelon/Red

Culprit 7" Worms (forget the exact name)

Strike King Tour Grade 3/8oz.

Takes:

MonteSS Bluegill Chatterbait (Looks Amazing)

Big Bit Bait Rojas Frogs

Stanley Ribbit Floaters

Arkie Crawlin Fry

I didn't take much stuff, but the things I got are great IMO.

I think the puts and takes are of equal value. If not let me know and I will put some more stuff in.

Edited April 10, 2011 by OHIO

hookingem reply :

Looks good! Let's keep it up! You have the address of the next person correct?

OHIO reply :

On 4/10/2011 at 10:29 AM, MonteSS said:

Good deal. Let me know how you like those centipedes. They are like magic for me on a C-rig. I buy them 10 packs at a time.

...Bill

I will do that. I've never used anything like it so I'm pretty excited.

I don't know what I want to try first, the centipedes or the chatterbait.

I've got Captin Obvious's address and I'll get it out on Monday.

BassAssassin85 reply :

dang just saw this and it looks like it would be fun hope its going well

hookingem reply :

How is this coming along?

OHIO reply :

It's on its way to Captin Obvious as we speak.

Captin Obvious reply :

On 4/14/2011 at 6:46 AM, OHIO said:

It's on its way to Captin Obvious as we speak.

Got it will be sending it out tomorrow or as soon as jeremyt sends me his address.

What I took.

- Monte's perch chatterbait

- Rage Tail Shad

- Reaction Strike ghost shad swimbait

What I put in.

- Lucky Craft Flat Crankbait Red-Craw

- Lucky Craft Flat Crankbait Black-Yellow

- Sebile 7 inch swimbait in shad pattern

Hope you guys like the higher end stuff cause I could never work up enough confidence to fish lures that cost $20.

I might also grab the last if Monte's baits if hookingem will trade.

Captin Obvious reply :

On 4/16/2011 at 5:03 AM, MonteSS said:

Take it if you like and I will send Hook another. You put in some nice stuff so deserve it.

...Bill

Wow thanks Bill... Hookingem disregard the deal I sent you lol.

I forgot to mention I also took the "God Bless Our Troops" sticker. Its got a nice new home on my truck.

Capt.O

jeremyt reply :

Sent you my address via pm

hookingem reply :

See this is what a good group of guys can do!!!!

slonezp reply :

On 4/16/2011 at 10:08 AM, hookingem said:

See this is what a good group of guys can do!!!!

Not to change the subject but has bassclary disappeared since the last debacle?

hookingem reply :

On 4/16/2011 at 11:40 PM, slonezp said:

Not to change the subject but has bassclary disappeared since the last debacle?

I believe so. Haven't seen him post on here lately and he usually makes his presence known...

deaknh03 reply :

I have noticed that he hasn't posted as often. I hope he comes back as his posts are usually pretty decent, and I also hope he learns from the experience, and doesn't let it bring him down.

Grey Wolf reply :

He's still around giving his 2 cent's worth just not as frequent but fear not he'll be back better than ever.

BASSclary reply :

The Chosen One is still around lurking, pouncing on threads in his furtive ways.

Fat-G reply :

On 4/17/2011 at 2:17 AM, BASSclary said:

The Chosen One is still around lurking, pouncing on threads in his furtive ways.

Ahahahaha. Right.

OHIO reply :

On 4/16/2011 at 5:21 AM, Captin Obvious said:

Wow thanks Bill... Hookingem disregard the deal I sent you lol.

I forgot to mention I also took the "God Bless Our Troops" sticker. Its got a nice new home on my truck.

Capt.O

I forgot to take that sticker. I must have put it back by mistake.

Captin Obvious reply :

On 4/17/2011 at 2:22 PM, OHIO said:

I forgot to take that sticker. I must have put it back by mistake.

OHIO its not on my truck yet, I meant to put it on right after I posted but I got busy. If you still want it I'll mail it to you.

OHIO reply :

On 4/18/2011 at 2:18 AM, Captin Obvious said:

OHIO its not on my truck yet, I meant to put it on right after I posted but I got busy. If you still want it I'll mail it to you.

Nope. You can keep it. Too much hassle for a sticker, but thanks anyway.

Captin Obvious reply :

Box is on its way to North Carolina.

B-Dozer reply :

On 4/17/2011 at 2:17 AM, BASSclary said:

The Chosen One is still around lurking, pouncing on threads in his furtive ways.

Good to hear from you, I saw a flying saucer, and haven't seen your posts. Was thinking, was that story true????? Naaa

KenG85 reply :

So the general idea is that you put in the same value that you take out. Then you ship to the next guy for 11$?

Captin Obvious reply :

On 4/19/2011 at 11:53 AM, KenG85 said:

So the general idea is that you put in the same value that you take out. Then you ship to the next guy for 11$?

Yeah something like that.

The idea is that you must put something in which is actually has some quality. Don't take out all the five Luck Crafts and then put in five crankbaits from the Wal-Mart value bin.

Take me for example, the value of the stuff I took out is somewhere around $35, but I put in about $65 worth of stuff. But the point is that what I took out (Rage Tail Shad, Monte SS Chatterbaits, Reaction strike Swimbait)are good quality products and what I put in (Two Lucky Craft Crankbaits, and a Sebile swimbait) are also good quality products.

The point is not to match the dollar value so much but to make sure the guy you pass it on to will receive a box with great stuff in it to choose from.

Then you pay the $11 to ship it to the next guy

Capt.O

KenG85 reply :

sounds good...i'm interested.

I have some good stuff to put in.

Live target, lc's, and some NIB rapala dt fats.

Anyway to see what's in the box....can someone post a picture of the contents every once in a while?

Grey Wolf reply :

On 4/19/2011 at 10:29 PM, KenG85 said:

sounds good...i'm interested.

I have some good stuff to put in.

Live target, lc's, and some NIB rapala dt fats.

Anyway to see what's in the box....can someone post a picture of the contents every once in a while?

You can't get in this one , if someone else starts another one , you can sign up then.

jeremyt reply :

The box arrived today. Wow that was fast, thanks Capt O.

My takes Hawg Caller SB, Trokar 1/0 EWG Worm Hooks. Tungsten worm weights and two jigs.

My puts: Mega Bass Pop X, LC pointer, Zoom Super Flukes 7 in., Rage Tail Baby Craws, and Power Bait Chigger Craws.

The wife just left for the post office and the box is on its way to Luke at G.

I had a good time doing this and hope to join in again.

Jeremyt

jeremyt reply :

The pointer was used 1 time.

hookingem reply :

Good stuff! Almost back to me!!!

BassThumb reply :

I'm glad to see this swap is working out great for you guys. That last one made me lose all faith in lure swaps.

slonezp reply :

On 4/21/2011 at 4:43 AM, hookingem said:

Good stuff! Almost back to me!!!

Unless it gets lost.Let's say in...IL somewhere.

I actualy had a dream about it last night. I hope what's in the box is better than what was in the dream. It appeared to be a box full of miniature squrrel pelts with hooks in them. Maybe I should cut down on the whiskey.

riverfisher reply :

On 4/21/2011 at 5:30 AM, BassThumb said:

I'm glad to see this swap is working out great for you guys. That last one made me lose all faith in lure swaps.

Good goin guy's perfect pass!!

Captin Obvious reply :

Update please.

slonezp reply :

On 4/24/2011 at 1:43 AM, Captin Obvious said:

Update please.

I sent Luke my info. He said it will go out Monday. Hopefuly it's full of some tasty morsels.

hookingem reply :

Update?

hookingem reply :

I'm a little worried Luke never posted in this thread. Please post an update when the person next in line receives the box. Thanks

slonezp reply :

On 4/27/2011 at 10:53 AM, hookingem said:

I'm a little worried Luke never posted in this thread. Please post an update when the person next in line receives the box. Thanks

Still waiting

OHIO reply :

Oh say it aint so. We get to one of the last guys and it turns into the last lure swap?

I hope I'm wrong.

fishinfantatic reply :

man i hope it shows up... it's gone so well until now! its a GREAT idea.. and i hope it works out

hookingem reply :

I Pmed Luke no reply yet but AHH it's killing me! It's really not even about the money I spent on getting the box together. It's about this was supposed to set the record straight, not make this resource community look like we lack integrity!? Hopefully it will show up at Slonezp's door tomorrow packed with quality merchandise.

Luke at Gouldsboro reply :

I got the box last week. It got shipped off to sloanezp yesterday. I didn't inventory takes or picks, because I haven't been following the thread. I only took two lures though, and replaced with some havoc baits, couple lipless cranks, and some plastic worms. Kind of disappointed at the selection I got (it was mostly plastics, and I don't need any more). I thought it was a "lure" swap.

Grey Wolf reply :

On 4/28/2011 at 7:08 PM, Luke at Gouldsboro said:

I got the box last week. It got shipped off to sloanezp yesterday. I didn't inventory takes or picks, because I haven't been following the thread. I only took two lures though, and replaced with some havoc baits, couple lipless cranks, and some plastic worms. Kind of disappointed at the selection I got (it was mostly plastics, and I don't need any more). I thought it was a "lure" swap.

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

hookingem reply :

Well see. I will take pictures when I get the box last. Slonezp let us know when you get it and what you think about the contents.

Captin Obvious reply :

I think next time we do this we should have a list of plastic baits brands you can put in. Nothing expensive just baits that we know guys use around here like Rage Tail, Zoom, GYBC, Big Bite etc....

When I got the box there was still some great stuff in there, I doubt it has gotten really bad sense I last saw it.

Anyways good to see that its still on track.

BASSclary reply :

Any update yet?

slonezp reply :

Got it today. This will be the last time I participate. I guess I was expecting more. Didn't see any LC's. Musta got lost. I took the Havoc Spear baits and put a Zara Spook bass pattern and a pack of Gamakatsu 4/0 frog hooks. I may get it mailed tomorrow but for sure the begining of next week.

hookingem reply :

No one took the LC's but they aren't in the box.... Thats not sketchy.....

hookingem reply :

On 4/28/2011 at 7:08 PM, Luke at Gouldsboro said:

I got the box last week. It got shipped off to sloanezp yesterday. I didn't inventory takes or picks, because I haven't been following the thread. I only took two lures though, and replaced with some havoc baits, couple lipless cranks, and some plastic worms. Kind of disappointed at the selection I got (it was mostly plastics, and I don't need any more). I thought it was a "lure" swap.

Did you happen to take two Lc's.......

Fat-G reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 3:57 AM, BASSclary said:

Any update yet?

Anyone else think this is funny/ironic?

B-Dozer reply :

central.PA.bass reply :

On 4/29/2011 at 1:18 AM, Captin Obvious said:

I think next time we do this we should have a list of plastic baits brands you can put in. Nothing expensive just baits that we know guys use around here like Rage Tail, Zoom, GYBC, Big Bite etc....

When I got the box there was still some great stuff in there, I doubt it has gotten really bad sense I last saw it.

Anyways good to see that its still on track.

I think that idea is stupid.. If you want to get that picky, then just go to dicks and buy some.. and you wont have to eat the 12 bucks to ship it.

BASSclary reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 7:48 AM, central.PA.bass said:

I think that idea is stupid.. If you want to get that picky, then just go to dicks and buy some.. and you wont have to eat the 12 bucks to ship it.

I like the idea.

slonezp reply :

Here's my pic. As I said puts: Zara Spook(new out of box)and the Gammy hooks. Take: Havoc Spear baits.

There's 80% soft plastics in the box.

Not that it's bad. I was expecting different. Guys talk LC's, I've got LC's, LiveTarget, River2Sea etc. that I would have swapped, but not for soft plastics. Oh well.

BassThumb reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 7:27 AM, Fat-G said:

Anyone else think this is funny/ironic?

I had a good laugh at it.

Captin Obvious reply :

Hey Guys who took the LC's I know I put two in there.

I put them in the small envelopes that Monte put his chatter baits. If some one has taken them just let us know. Did anyone take the Sebile swim-bait cause that was in there to.

And Central.P.A.bass take it easy man I was just suggesting it as a way to up the quality of the box thats all. Just saying that if you are going to put plastics in the box make sure that they are quality plastics.

Anyways I hope someone locates those LC's.

OHIO reply :

I wasn't very pleased with a lot of the stuff in the box either, that's why I didn't take much.

The stuff I did take I was happy with though. I probably won't do it again though. Too much money to ship it.

I can just go to the store for free and have an unlimited selection of baits.

It was fun though with the anticipation, so thanks Hookinem for setting it up. Just wish there was a way to cut down on shipping costs.

Captin Obvious reply :

Price of gas is what causes shipping to go up but going to the store now a days can cost just as much in gas as in shipping.

FL_Sharpshooter reply :

Store bought lure swaps are silly. It would be a lot more interesting for the lure makers to swap lures .

OHIO reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 9:25 AM, Captin Obvious said:

Price of gas is what causes shipping to go up but going to the store now a days can cost just as much in gas as in shipping.

Just depends on how far away it is. I'll tell you it doesn't cost 10 bucks for me to get there and back.

KenG85 reply :

sounds like you should have a no soft baits rule....

I'm jealous....I had so many baits to toss in there. custom paints, live targets, h2o's. Sounds like this one went bust....

slonezp reply :

Captain, The Sebile is in there along with 3 empty envelopes.

slonezp reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 9:18 AM, OHIO said:

I wasn't very pleased with a lot of the stuff in the box either, that's why I didn't take much.

The stuff I did take I was happy with though. I probably won't do it again though. Too much money to ship it.

I can just go to the store for free and have an unlimited selection of baits.

It was fun though with the anticipation, so thanks Hookinem for setting it up. Just wish there was a way to cut down on shipping costs.

Don't even need to leave the couch. TW

OHIO reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 12:13 PM, slonezp said:

Don't even need to leave the couch. TW

Aint that the truth. They got free shipping over $50 I think.

You said there were three empty envelopes?

I know I put a Strike King crank in on of them. I think it was a 6XD.

That's some low life stuff if someone took those without telling us or putting something else in.

hookingem reply :

I hope everyone enjoyed it! I don't want to start another argument, or hurt anyones feelings. It's sad this didn't go exactly as plannned, but to me it's really not a big deal. I got to know a few good guys on here from doing this, and contributed a little to the best site on the net.

Grey Wolf reply :

Another swap gone bad , what a shame.

jeremyt reply :

When I got the box from Capt O. the three yellow sleeves with the hard baits were in there. One had actually came out during shipping so I put it back in there. I didn't take them. I also thought that I put some pretty good stuff in the box. A pointer a mega bass pop x, and yes I did put some plastics, but I didn't know that plastics were not allowed. I am not going to complain about what I got, because if I didn't want anything or if I didn't want to place anything, I just would have stated that and sent it on down the road.

Captin Obvious reply :

Thanks Jeremyt

And guys I mean what has really gone wrong, yeah the box may be has lost some quality but its still on track.

If anyone took baits that looked like this

or this

Just let us know please

slonezp reply :

On it's way to you AJ

Conf# 0311 0240 0000 0649 0163

hookingem reply :

I mean yeah it didn't really go bad IMO. I just want to know where some of the baits mysteriously went.... It's not that I want them, it's just the moral behind it. I really am kinda ready to do another one whenever. Luke out of curiosity (not pointing fingers) can you post a pick of your takes?

slonezp reply :

Captain. the yellow one is in there but i didn't see the craw.

hookingem reply :

I'll take pictures of all contents when it arrives.

Captin Obvious reply :

Guess Luke took the sebile and the craw bait. The yellow one belongs to Hookingem just giving the heads up.

Luke at Gouldsboro reply :

I took a Japanese topwater popper (bass pattern), a 3" swimbait (white with black spots and a black back), and I took a bag of electric blue worms. Like I said, there wasn't much in the box that I was interested in... I'm not a liar or a thief. Also don't accuse me of taking something that I didn't take.

hookingem reply :

Didn't say you were a liar or a thief, and in no way do I think that. Was just interested in what you got out of the box. Hope you kill em' on that Megabass Pop x. Haven't tried one yet but for 20 dollars the thing better be good!

slonezp reply :

On 5/1/2011 at 7:45 AM, Captin Obvious said:

Guess Luke took the sebile and the craw bait. The yellow one belongs to Hookingem just giving the heads up.

The sebile is in there. The craw could have been in there and I missed it.

OHIO reply :

On 4/30/2011 at 8:57 PM, Grey Wolf said:

Another swap gone bad , what a shame.

The swap hasn't gone bad and it sure as hell went better than the last one.

Also, why are you even posting in here? You didn't participate in it, so it really has nothing to do with you.

You aren't contributing by saying the swap went bad. JMO.

Grey Wolf reply :

On 5/1/2011 at 12:49 PM, OHIO said:

The swap hasn't gone bad and it sure as hell went better than the last one.

Also, why are you even posting in here? You didn't participate in it, so it really has nothing to do with you.

You aren't contributing by saying the swap went bad. JMO.

Just telling it like it is kid !!!!

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

At first i wasn't gonna comment on any of the goings on about this , just follow it to its conclusion, but after it has eatin at me over the weekend i gotta say my piece. First it was great to participate in, i had a great time doin it and would do again. I caught the biggest bass i have ever caught at my home lake on one of the lures i got from the swap(thanks fishin hard it was the chartreuse and black H2O).

Based on the thread here's what should be going to hookinem.... 3 packs of Trokar hooks,zoom plastics(that hookinem origanally put in),bomber long A, natrual IKE, 1 pack YUM money minnow,SK sexy shad swim jig, Rage Chunk,soft plastic spiders, H2O jerkbait, storm split tail minnow, 1 revolution shad, storm swim shad, 1 MonteSS chatterbait black/blue, Sk 6xd,senkos,LC red craw, LC black yellow, sebile,zoom fluke,rage craws,lc pointer,lipless cranks(type unknown), chigger craws,plastic worms(type unknown), zara spook, and gamakatsu hooks.

Now Luke, if you're wondering why you are being questioned, its because you have conflicting statements in your post ,

On 4/28/2011 at 7:08 PM, Luke at Gouldsboro said:

I got the box last week. It got shipped off to sloanezp yesterday. I didn't inventory takes or picks, because I haven't been following the thread. I only took two lures though, and replaced with some havoc baits, couple lipless cranks, and some plastic worms. Kind of disappointed at the selection I got (it was mostly plastics, and I don't need any more). I thought it was a "lure" swap.

You don't need to follow the thread to post takes and picks. It was supposed to be part of the courtesy extended to the 10 people associated with this swap. You are the only one that failed to do so. Also you stated that there were a lot of plastics ,but you took out 2 hard baits and put in....PLASTICS?? How can you complain about to many plastics and then contribute to the number that was in there. And yes i know you put some lipless cranks in there too. This is a "lure "swap and plastics last i recall were fishing lures.

On 5/1/2011 at 7:52 AM, Luke at Gouldsboro said:

I took a Japanese topwater popper (bass pattern), a 3" swimbait (white with black spots and a black back), and I took a bag of electric blue worms. Like I said, there wasn't much in the box that I was interested in... I'm not a liar or a thief. Also don't accuse me of taking something that I didn't take.

This was not in your original post, how come you didn't mention it before? And i thought you had enough plastics? So from my estimation you took a $20 pop max bait, $10 Storm magic swimmer(im guessing on this one) and a $5 bag of culprit worms. Then you put in $3 havoc baits, Plastic worms(guessing $5?) so to be fair the lipless cranks should be worth at least $22. After all we did state before hand that , respectfully , people should put in dollar wise as much as they took out. If that's the case then good for you , but your lack of information and conflicting statements leads us to believe otherwise.

This lure swap was not about trading up. Its about getting lures you wouldn't normally get or be able to get and trying new things. If you came into this swap with the intention of profiting off trading lures, then you had the wrong mindset to begin with.

Last but not least, anyone not associated with this swap is entitled to there opinion, but negative comments will only lead to more negative comments and that's not what this thread was supposed to be about.

Captin Obvious reply :

On 5/1/2011 at 9:47 PM, Grey Wolf said:

Just telling it like it is kid !!!!

I'm with OHIO on this one why are you here?

The swap hasn't gone bad at all the box is on track and everything seems to be accounted for.

Ok so maybe the contents weren't as nice as we had hoped at the end but we can't blame anyone for that because we all added to it. Besides I want to see the finale tally to make a judgment on the contents of that box.

For myself I'd do it again, and I think hookingem and the the rest of the guys who participated did a D*** fine pass.

So Wolf if you don't mind go find some other thread to be Dr.Doom-and-gloom on and leave this one alone.

I got Montes last two chatter baits, thats why the yellow/black LC is reserved for hookingem.

Capt.O

hookingem reply :

Capt. O and ima bass ninja you guys awesome! I really feel like everyone who participated did an awesome job. Luke in no way was I trying to jump on your back, but it was clearly stated to document your takes/picks, and you failed to do so. I would love to do another swap with you guys (maybe over winter)? I hope everyone enjoys the lures they received, and slays em' on their new goodies. I truly just wanted to do this to contribute to the community that has contributed vast amounts of information to me. I will document the boxes ending contents when I receive it. Thanks to all!

Captin Obvious reply :

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I would love to do another swap with you guys (maybe over winter)?

Hey hookingem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7KSkZxt_zo

central.PA.bass reply :

Capt O.. by the sounds of Ima Bass Ninja's contents he listed, I dont see how anyone could think the contents aren't very good.. there is some quality stuff in there!

hookingem reply :

So okay. The contents were awesome! I was ecstatic to get back such a loaded box.

Ending Contents

Rage chunks

Storm rattle Finnesse Worms purple

Storm Suspending Swim Shad

Zoom Fat Albert

Bandit 100

Yum Money Minnow

Storm Wildeye split tail

Crazy Legs chigger craw

2 packs Tro-Kar swimbait hooks.

Sebile Magic Swimmer.

Bomber jointed Long A.

Rattlin Rapala

Fat Money Minnow

SK RedEye Shad

Bomber Square bill

Venom Lizards

Sk swim Jig

Heddon Super Spook

5' GYMCB Senko

Zoom 7' Fluke

LC Flat CB Mr yellow/chartreuse

SK 6xd Sexy Shad

Natural Ike

Thanks everyone for doing an awesome job on this lure swap and setting the record straight in such an epic fashion. I hope everyone enjoyed it, and is up for another one. Truly the only problem I can say we even remotely had was one LC going "missing" which is no big deal at all. I hope whoever has it slays the big girls on it. Thanks once again for your participation.

Hookingem

Captin Obvious reply :

Wow that box did have some good stuff in it at the end.

When is the next one?

Capt.O

chromedog reply :

Nice job, for the most part. At least there were no bags of poop this time, lol. People may complain that there wasn't much in there, but it looked like everyone for the most part got the idea this time around. If you would of seen the last box, you would lose your mind.

I look forward to the next one. But I absolutely believe that if you are going to participate, you list your puts and takes and take a picture. Great job guys. Way to set the record straight.

Stasher1 reply :

On 5/2/2011 at 10:49 PM, Captin Obvious said:

I'm with OHIO on this one why are you here?

The swap hasn't gone bad at all the box is on track and everything seems to be accounted for.

Ok so maybe the contents weren't as nice as we had hoped at the end but we can't blame anyone for that because we all added to it. Besides I want to see the finale tally to make a judgment on the contents of that box.

For myself I'd do it again, and I think hookingem and the the rest of the guys who participated did a D*** fine pass.

So Wolf if you don't mind go find some other thread to be Dr.Doom-and-gloom on and leave this one alone.

I got Montes last two chatter baits, thats why the yellow/black LC is reserved for hookingem.

Capt.O

I don't have a dog in this fight, but I can see where Grey Wolf is coming from. If you don't want comments from others, why not handle this lure swap via PMs? By posting this in an open forum, you have to expect that others will follow what's going on and comment when they feel they have something to say.

Just my $.02

slonezp reply :

My only complaint was I was hoping for more than a box of plastics. Glad you're happy with your take AJ. Now go catch a bass on that Spook. It's got Jimmy Houstons signature on it so it must be good

brushhoggin reply :

lol everyones mad. i'm with grey wolf. he's here because he's a member here and has every right to read whatever thread he wants. i didn't see anything negative with his post, in fact it was straight truth and the truth will make you angry sometimes. there's always going to be people who either don't see eye to eye with you or are always looking to take advantage of someone else so i know it's easy to pick on the neutral guy when you don't know who to blame.

well crap, by the time i could type this up, everyone was cool again.

Edited May 13, 2011 by Long Mike

J Francho reply :

I'm seeing accusations flying, name calling, and general dissent. All of these end the same. Keep it civil on the boards, please.

Nick Johnson reply :

i like this idea i read a few of the past swaps and its hecka neat i would like to be a CONTRIBUTOR at some point on one of these!

Bassn Blvd reply :

This game reminds me of the one we did on here several years ago. I mailed out 1 lure. That person fished it for a week and forwarded it to the next and so on. After a year or so, I got the original lure back. The lure was fished in several states and a couple countries.

I still have the lure and refuse to fish it. I sure wish there was a way for the mods to find the old posts so I could make a nice plaque/article out them.

bigbassctchr101 reply :

On 2/12/2012 at 11:16 AM, Bassn Blvd said:

This game reminds me of the one we did on here several years ago. I mailed out 1 lure. That person fished it for a week and forwarded it to the next and so on. After a year or so, I got the original lure back. The lure was fished in several states and a couple countries.

I still have the lure and refuse to fish it. I sure wish there was a way for the mods to find the old posts so I could make a nice plaque/article out them.

Now this right here is AWESOME! It'd be cool to have one lure and have someone fish it and catch one nice fish on it and send it on. Especially if it was a topwater or something that caught multiple species. Bassn Blvd- thats an awesome treasure as I'm sure you know!

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