Any New Gear For The 08' Season Planned?
 

Planning on picking up any new gear for this upcoming season at your local bait and tackle or at the upcoming shows? A new reel, rod or tackle that you have on your list?

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I don't plan on picking it up at any show, but before the season's over I see one of those new 10' Lami Super Surf rods in my hands ;)

I think it's also a pretty safe bet that I'll be picking up 100 jigs over the next 8 or 9 months.

Sorry, I should have clarified.....the shows just get me thinking about new gear but I do most of my buying at a few local shops I frequent. Do the shows get you thinking about new gear? There sure is alot to look at!

i just picked up a ssu 1201 mh

One thing I never seem to pass up at the shows.......


JERKY!!...but I guess I shouldn't consider that gear ?

This year is just like last year,,, and the one before that and the one before that, I'm still trying to justify a VS - :spin: -

I have to get 2 new rods for reels I got for Christmas. Looks like it may be an Arra 1322 spin and a 10ft. Lami surf and jetty conventional. Problem is $$$. lol Those supre surf look an feel awesome, might try one of those instead of the 1322.

Some new Tuna gear. Maybe a 1322.

Not exactly fishing gear but I sorely need to rig my jeep with racks and rod holders. Cant carry my one piece rods til I do.
What else ... um, maybe some Bigfish plugs?:drool:

Get the VS - you won't regret it. And in the unlikely chance you do regret it you can sell it on Ebay or in the classifieds...

I already picked up a Stradic 8000FI for my Rainshadow 1088.

Want to take a look at the newer Spheros FB and hang it on an 8' or 9' light rod,maybe something in the St.Croix line or another Batson.

Just a Trevala jiging rod should do it this year, I'll see if I can score one at the show:spin:

:rotf2: more snag hooks

dif. line for my avet.

I do need to have some rods re-wrapped.

Aquaskinz is comming out with some nice gear that i will need to purchase.Also this might be the year for a RA1322 and a zeebass if the stars line up.

Always need stuff ..
1. 30# Boga .. gotta have it to fish skinplugs..imho
2. bike rack for SUV .. miss the van ,, use to thow 2 bikes right inside.
3. new dry top would be nice .. take a wave better..
4. wetsuit ? might as well .. swim around in my waders..
5. smelting pot ,, like to pour my own lead .
6. need skins ,, running low
7. more Big Fish plugs
8. Will Power ... not to eat hostess cup cakes ,, candy bars, peanut butter crackers,, chips, any kind of greasy beach food I can find ,, This will be the hardest .. no sure I even like fishing. Fishing may be just an excuse to hang on the beach and eat junk food ..

Got a new Lami on order for the season and am going to take the plunge on a VS 200/250 (haven't fully made up my mind yet) to pair with it....

want to pick up a medium aquaskinz bag too...

afterhours needles! and lots...some SS darters....and lots of plugcaster pencils.

as for rods and reels....thinking about picking up a zee baas! :) and a SU 1209 wrapped conventional for jigging the ditch this year.

either a VS, kayak or small boat.....one way or another Im changing things up a bit this year....

hopefully a trevala for jigging, a baitrunner 4500 size for chunking, other than that some plugs and a dry top

Dry suit

ZeeBaas when the new sizes come out and wetsuit along with a couple more custom rods. Forgot, Hunter bag being built as we speak.:smash:

A 1322 spin-Penn 850/950. St Croix Triumph 8' with Avid AS4000sw. Waders with the boot lace ups. A "couple" of plugs and spools of suffix tritanium line.

oh ya I need new waders and boots too...

Fly Rod+Reel.

New gear for this year
 

A few international 130 2 speeds

Same here gonna pick up 4 more 130 2 speeds with custom bent butt unlimited rods. :cheers2::lama:

Picking away on small terminal stuff,but I did get this from the Wife for my 10'6" Loomis:tooth:

You should be all over BigBo's skiff on classifieds.....:lasso:

My wish list is great, but pricey.... so in these times, I am holding off

But...
T-top from Redman Marine
50VSW
80VSW
Two 80-100 lb rods
squid bars, daisy chains, and birds


So I will make do with what I have, sell a few reels, get a pogie net, and maybe a Cabo40 or 60 as go-to spin reel for the boat.

just bought a new boat.... going to be transported up from tampa if everything works out. 1998 220F center console made by angler.

guess how much i payed???

It's in Punta Gorda. 11980:eyes:

wow you are good!!!! how did you know that? you did a google search didn't you? ok well I got it for $10,500!!! shipping it up here will be like another $1,700 but still not bad at all I thought

Get it surveyed prior to closing. Great deal, IF it passes survey. Go down for the survey if you can. Do not use a surveyor recommended by broker/seller.

BTW, for a college kid......who's your bank?????I think you are more horse trader than student!:laugha:


End of hijack.....

lets see. so far this winter i have gotten a, 30lb boga, new waders, Arc hook remover, I ordered a silver VS250 on thursday. and i am thinking about getting a SSU1201MH built, i want to check them out at the shows first. and to carry all this i am shopping for a SUV, all the beach driving seems to be taking its toll on the ole sportage.

Hmmm... not sure what a surveyor does?? Is that like the same thing as taking a car to pass inspection? Also... I work 45 hours a week during the summer so my goodies are bought by me :humpty: After these purchases that bank you mentioned is near nonexistant. mom and dad want nothing to do with my addiction.... well, i lied just my dad :)

I saw the Super Surf factory rods yesterday at M&Ds. They are just about perfect as is. The only thing I would personally have done differently on a custom is having the reel seat nut lock down instead of up. Other than that---best factory rod I've ever seen--reel seat placement, guide size, spacing, double wrapped cork tape foregrip, everything right on. At least for me.

I haven't seen the conventional models yet, but there is no way I'd spend the extra dough for a custom spinning rod. Not even to get my own colors. I've never seen a production rod laid out so perfectly for me.

SuperSize the S-B ZeeBaas (been hurting for more capacity)

Eelskins

Some plugs

New Waders and if I can lose 30 more #s by the summer, I might, just might, maybe, perhaps - get a wet suit :hihi:

I can see the patches already.

Rod holders for Numbys boat.

I've been busy this winter so far.... So far got the dome mounted. For gear got a new jigging rod and an intl 30. Be looking at the show also for lures and gear.

I need a lot this year. Surf rod for sure but I'm not sure what make yet. Any ideas? I also need a good spinning reel for slinging eels which I want to try out in earnest this year. Plugs, plugs and more plugs from some of the guys on here. I remember putting an order in for a Wonder bread last year but never heard back!? I would love one of those big time! Offer still stands for a boat ride on the bay Big Fish!!:wave: The boat is a whole other topic but I need to get some stuff done on her as well. I have to get my shop in order big time:nailem:!

I have no idea what I am going to buy yet. I'll just go to the MSBA and Providence shows with an open mind and an open wallet. I'm doing 70% of my fishing from the boat, so I can't justify the Van Staal or ZeeBass. I need to get a couple of Abu's and Penn's serviced soon and maybe will pick up another Lami to use in the surf. I was looking into getting a kayak for an area I fish a lot, and will definitely be picking up a bunch of new plugs.

a bigger coffee thermos and a sleeping bag.:devil2: