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Old 02-23-10, 11:20 AM   #1
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Talking Monkey Finally Satisfied!

Okay...I finally finished my rod and reel collection for this year. I am taking a solemn vow not to buy any more, even if I manage to fall on one, drop one into the lake, etc....you get the picture.

I just took advantage of Aqua Superstore's great prices and bought myself two new Vendetta spinning rods.

I got a 7' medium for general use, and a 6'9" ML for drop shotting those picky Smallies at Dale Hollow. Not bad at all for $123 to my door (and thank the Lord, they offer UPS!!)

Since I think my 2500 Daiwa reel is a bit too large and heavy for a true drop shot rig, I knuckled under to the monkey and bought an AG Soron STX10 off ebay for $98, shipped. All I need now is some 6lb fluorocarbon, and I'm set.

I think I will give my spare Daiwa and an old Berkley spinning rod I have to my fishing buddy Mark, who only has one spinning rod (he's a big time catfisherman, with a bunch of heavy baitcasting tackle). He's coming to Dale with me, and you guys will love this guy. He is an absolute fish-a-holic, who also likes to fish all day and night, every day and night.
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Old 02-23-10, 11:22 AM   #2
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Sounds like you really got the monkey off your back! I THINK i'm done with rods and reels for the year.
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We'll see if you're attituda changes if you actually do break one falling down a hill or drop one in the lake.

You got hit bad this year dude, lets just hope you don't get the urge to buy something else in the summer.

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Old 02-23-10, 11:37 AM   #4
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The more I think about it. I'm not done lol. Want another Catalyst and if I don't buy a new spinning reel, I'll be cranking with my old Shekespeare Agility. (My Exceler went to reel heaven)
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Old 02-23-10, 11:41 AM   #5
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The more I think about it. I'm not done lol. Want another Catalyst and if I don't buy a new spinning reel, I'll be cranking with my old Shekespeare Agility. (My Exceler went to reel heaven)
Done? what's that?

Seriously though, Monkeys says I'm not done, wallet says I was done before I started...

I think nofear needs MVA - Monkey Victims Anonymous.

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Old 02-23-10, 11:44 AM   #6
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Done? what's that?

Seriously though, Monkeys says I'm not done, wallet says I was done before I started...

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I'm closing in on it. From what I saw, nofear took the right approach. Buy what you WANT. The higher end gear is gonna add to your enjoyment, last longer, and mesmerize you when you can't get out there and fish.
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I'm closing in on it. From what I saw, nofear took the right approach. Buy what you WANT. The higher end gear is gonna add to your enjoyment, last longer, and mesmerize you when you can't get out there and fish.
That's the key when you have to endure winter like we do.

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Old 02-23-10, 11:56 AM   #8
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I think I need to be done too! I've already bought 3 reels since Christmas and about 80 lbs of baits. It's bad when you can't even count how many baits and bags of baits you've bought, it's easier to think of it in lbs! I've also already built one rod this year and got all stuff in to start a spinning rod yesterday. I've already blown my yearly fishing budget and it's still February. On the plus side though just about everything I bought was at pretty deep discount.

If you find a MVA meeting let me know, I need help!
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That's the key when you have to endure winter like we do.

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I looked at an apartment the other day out here in Vegas. $44,900 in a gated community. If I could sell my house at the appraised value (yeah right), I'd be done with winters forever
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From what I saw, nofear took the right approach. Buy what you WANT.
DING! DING! DING!

We have a WINNER!!!

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it can definitely put a big down payment on it.
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I think I need to be done too! I've already bought 3 reels since Christmas and about 80 lbs of baits. It's bad when you can't even count how many baits and bags of baits you've bought, it's easier to think of it in lbs! I've also already built one rod this year and got all stuff in to start a spinning rod yesterday. I've already blown my yearly fishing budget and it's still February. On the plus side though just about everything I bought was at pretty deep discount.

If you find a MVA meeting let me know, I need help!

That's the kicker right there. I've done the same. I'm trying to think of anything I've bought since November that wasn't on a big sale.
My Solar Bats were normal price, but still 10 bucks less than anyplace else I looked.
3 rods, 2 reels, line, plastics, cranks, all on good sales
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Old 02-23-10, 12:06 PM   #12
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DING! DING! DING!

We have a WINNER!!!

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it can definitely put a big down payment on it.

LMAO! Bryce, you just came up with one heckuva bumper sticker! Hafta be a big one though.
Definitely words to live by
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Old 02-23-10, 12:06 PM   #13
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I hope you have satisfied your monkey, I don't think my monkey can be. He has got me for 6 abu garcias this month. My wife hates him.
Congrats on your new gear.
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Old 02-23-10, 12:37 PM   #14
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Money is real tight for me this year so I am trying to keep the monkey at bay. Just got my Powell frog rod in yesterday but been trying to take it easy. One more rod to buy and then a 2-3 reels, a lot of line, and some tubes should be about all. That's the plan anyway.
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Money is real tight for me this year so I am trying to keep the monkey at bay. Just got my Powell frog rod in yesterday but been trying to take it easy. One more rod to buy and then a 2-3 reels, a lot of line, and some tubes should be about all. That's the plan anyway.

Good luck with the plan!
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nah the monkey is never happy.. he may keep you occupied but there is always something else that will come along...
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I am taking a solemn vow not to buy any more, even if I manage to fall on one, drop one into the lake, etc....you get the picture.
Embrace the horror, buddy-it ain't going to happen. Just accept the fact the monkey is NEVER satisfied.
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I got a Lucky Craft that says the monkey whips Nofears azz again before the year is out.
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I got a Lucky Craft that says the monkey whips Nofears azz again before the year is out.
Just one LC?

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I got a Lucky Craft that says the monkey whips Nofears azz again before the year is out.
You're right....when I win the 50k Man Cave, I'll probably buy a couple more reels.
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You're right....when I win the 50k Man Cave, I'll probably buy a couple more reels.
When you win you want to buy my LC?
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I got a Lucky Craft that says the monkey whips Nofears azz again before the year is out.

I see your Lucky Craft and raise you a Legend Extreme.
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I see your Lucky Craft and raise you a Legend Extreme.
All in.

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LMAO!!! I'm gonna start callin you Snickers, cuz your posts always satisfy!
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All in.

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