New Aquaskinz Single Row Plug Bags - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

newsalt · 03-25-2005, 07:04 AM

Hi Joe,

The bag is awesome! I can't wait to use it (it won't be long now).

Derek

Flaptail · 03-25-2005, 07:55 AM

Too much money. Yeah they are well made but still can't justify the expense. I guess I never followed fashion trends anyways on or off the beach. Sorry,

Do they make you any better of an angler?

reelecstasy · 03-25-2005, 07:58 AM

The Aqua Skinz bag is very well made, and certainly looks built to last. But I can't justify it, maybe I have aligator arms....Flaptail, i'd take that bag we saw for 10 bucks though

Joe · 03-25-2005, 08:35 AM

Not taking the bait.

JohnR · 03-25-2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Too much money. Yeah they are well made but still can't justify the expense. I guess I never followed fashion trends anyways on or off the beach. Sorry,

Do they make you any better of an angler?

I had a couple experiences last year that the bag paid for itself, one I was fishing in Gansett when a big wave washed over the ledge behind me and washed my bag and eel bucket over and into the cut behind the ledge. I did not have the bag buckled (stupid me) but the velcro was enough to keep the flap down tight so I didn't loose eveything inside. Had I been fishing almost any of my other bags, I would have lost most items in the bag...

Is it a necessity? No. Is it worth the money? Mine paid for itself in that one night.

BTW - I like the bigger pouch in the front of the new single row bag...

Iwannakeeper · 03-25-2005, 10:25 AM

I am actually really excited about the new smaller bucktailing-like bags.

They are perfect for the ditch or smaller jigs. I love the small individual holders in the front with the larger pouch in the back for rubber or pork.

I plan on getting a couple of those. And the new belt.

I like the larger bags, but not currently in the budget. I just order parts for a couple of rods.

-IWK

ragfly · 03-25-2005, 12:10 PM

At the MSBA show I looked at that bag and the one that they at at the Surfcaster booth. I picked the surfcaster bag. better quality and only $75.

Flaptail · 03-25-2005, 12:44 PM

Joe, no bait just a statement. This is an open forum right? John, I have had that happen many times and the bags I use held also at a fraction of the cost. I think it's akin to the cost of top end fly reels. Take a 2.5 Penn flyreel, very popular several years back. Could just pop off the spool but everyone wanted one. Has about 7 actual parts. A 50TW Penn trolling reel has about a hundred parts but they each cost the same. It's what the market will bear. If you feel that you need that bag fine, I don't is all.

Rock Hopper · 03-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Ragfly,

Just curious, did you buy it there or did you have to fill out the form they had and send a check or some other payment?

Also, what makes you say it is better than an AquaSkinz bag? If you broke it down from the thread used to actual materials, design and as important, inserts, I think you would find that the AquaSkinz bag is a superior product for about $15.00 more.

But I would like to hear your side as to what makes the surfcaster bag better.

Thanks,

Kadir

Zeno · 03-25-2005, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Too much money. Yeah they are well made but still can't justify the expense. I guess I never followed fashion trends anyways on or off the beach. Sorry,

Do they make you any better of an angler?

Wow,Flaptail ,I am impressed
A second slam on the price in two treads ,first on gloves and now on the bag.And to think that these are the two of the lowest price aquaskinz models.I can only imagine of your opinion (not that I care) about the rest of the line.
Of course there is no agenda behind it ....

Of course $$$$ plugs are not an issue ........

TheRattBoy · 03-25-2005, 10:00 PM

I'd say that where you fish determines what kind of bag you need....standing on the sand of the Cape, without wading out, i'd say you don't need a bag like this but if yer fishing out in the water , in between the boulders, hopping from boulder to boulder, like in R.I., i'd say this bag was as useful as yer korkers.After getting slammed by a wave or two maybe you'd agree.Don't want any of those custom plug$ falling out.

johnny

bassmaster · 03-25-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Too much money. Yeah they are well made but still can't justify the expense. I guess I never followed fashion trends anyways on or off the beach. Sorry,

Do they make you any better of an angler?

cheap turd so what if they want to cattle the heard on the net half the other freaks out here grab the suckers any way. like 35 dollar plugs

suckers.

Squid kids Dad · 03-25-2005, 10:50 PM

Mike P · 03-25-2005, 11:15 PM

If I wanted to drive from Bahstahn to LA, I could do it safely and semi-comfortably in a $13,000 Toyota Corolla.

But if I can afford a $35,000 Lexus ES 300 and want to do it in that, why not? It doesn't make me any better as a driver, but it makes the trip more enjoyable.

spence · 03-25-2005, 11:25 PM

I've made chip beef on toast in a 300 dollar bourgeat copper pan.

You know what?

It was average but I had a hell of a time doing it. Everything is realative...

-spence

BasicPatrick · 03-26-2005, 12:10 AM

I understand Flap's point that choosing to purchase any of the Aquaskinz products goes way beyond "need". He is right. He is also correct that being "catalog man" will not catch you fish.

If we were to all tell the truth, we all pass need during our first season fishing. Do we need custom rods, high end reels, the best quality plugs....nope, nope and absolutely not. This thread seems to be about how we each choose to "enjoy" the sport. Yes, I can enjoy fishing without my Lamiglass, Stradic, Power Pro, Habs, etc. etc. etc. I can catch a lot of fish with an ugly stick, a penn, and a rubber shad. I can catch plenty of big fish with bait and an even cheaper outfit.

However, I have felt the excitement of feeling the "swoosh" of a tail going by my plug because I throw good quality tackle. I work hard and choose to go beyond "need" in most areas of my life. I am not ashamed to say that I deserve nice things. I deserve to be comfortable. Mike P's Automobile analogy is right on. Choosing Aquaskinz products is a choice of comfort. My thought is what's wrong with that.

I live in Hull and do a lot of fishing right here in rocky spaces that are "hairy". Using Aquaskinz products takes a bit of my worries away so I can concentrate on the safety of my A$$ not the safety of my gear. I also find some added confidence when I know my gear is up to any task I choose to undertake. any fisherman worth his salt will tell you that confidence breeds sucess in the suds.

Do I sound like a salesman yet...Yeah, I do a bit of marketing for Aquaskinz and am definately jaded. However,those who know me know that My name does not get behind anything I would not own myself and the single row bag is already my favorite of the Aquaskinz line. The reason it is my favorite is that I heard all of the feedback from the last two years that created this bag. This bag was designed to meet the requests of many right on this board. I am proud that Kadir listened to the comments and feedback given to him when designing this bag.

You can compare and argue quality of a Surfcaster Bag vs and Aquaskinz bag. They are both good products in the same price range. I think the Aquaskinz bags have a few bonus mfeatures that make them better but forget that for a minute. What I think should sway the potential customers on this board is the fact that Kadir and others in the company are right here and in other places on a regular. When you have a problem we are here to adress it. Aquaskinz products are designed by fishermen for fishermen and the single row bag proves this statement to be true. Isn't that the type of company you want to be dealing with. It is for me, that is why I got involved.