The Monkey strikes again

walkeraviator · 04-11-10, 08:03 PM

Got a good deal on a used Rod/Reel combo from craigslist. It is an older Pro qualifier on a XPS Rod for $45...since he lived across teh river in IN the most convinient place to meet up was BPS in clarksville. So after our exchange the monkey beat me into spending money...

3.5" Money Minnow in Tennessee Shad
4.5" Shadalicious in Sexy Shad
Strike King Swim bait hooks
Z9R siem bait in Bluegill
1 black and 1 white strike king bleeding buzz baits
and a bunch of skirts and stuff to build a few self made spinners.

and i am trying out Flourocarbon line for teh first time ever...Berkley Vanish 14lb

and bought some 50lb braid.

Bassboss · 04-11-10, 08:09 PM

Good stuff man! Congrats on the new combo too!

btw, I don't thin you'll like vanish! Try seagar red label if you're ona budget, that or BPS XPS fluoro is also good!`

Cavs1123 · 04-11-10, 08:11 PM

God that mustve cost a fortune!

Jim80 · 04-11-10, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Got a good deal on a used Rod/Reel combo from craigslist. It is an older Pro qualifier on a XPS Rod for $45...since he lived across teh river in IN the most convinient place to meet up was BPS in clarksville. So after our exchange the monkey beat me into spending money...

3.5" Money Minnow in Tennessee Shad
4.5" Shadalicious in Sexy Shad
Strike King Swim bait hooks
Z9R siem bait in Bluegill
1 black and 1 white strike king bleeding buzz baits
and a bunch of skirts and stuff to build a few self made spinners.

and i am trying out Flourocarbon line for teh first time ever...Berkley Vanish 14lb

and bought some 50lb braid.

Oh god man do yourself a favor and return the vanish it is not made for bass fishing and will snap more times than not on a hard hookset , I go Seaguar InvizX and triline 100% fluoro , but stay away from the vanish

Jim

walkeraviator · 04-11-10, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavs1123

God that mustve cost a fortune!

Yeah we wont tell the wife how much i spent...

nofearengineer · 04-11-10, 08:32 PM

Great haul!

However, I will add my vote to the "return the Vanish" group! Like you, the first fluorocarbon I ever tried was Vanish. Something about the packaging just suckers in the new fluoro fisherman...not sure exactly what it is. It was so bad, I almost gave up on fluorocarbon forever. Luckily, it all didn't suck as bad as the Vanish!!! Take it back!!

BassinNC · 04-11-10, 09:51 PM

Sounds to me like you got some great stuff. My birthday is this week and I'm planning on letting the monkey take me b-day shopping at bass pro

.I also have to agree on returning the vanish.

walkeraviator · 04-12-10, 06:06 AM

I got the Vanich cuz it was 10 bucks cheaper than EVERYTHING else.

nofearengineer · 04-12-10, 07:22 AM

If you have your heart set on trying some fluorocarbon, and want an inexpensive one...go to Wal-Mart and pick up some Vicious brand. There are a lot of guys on here who think it's not as good as some of the high end ones, and they may even be right....but they'll have to admit it is the cheapest....and it is at least far better than Vanish.

BigBassin144 · 04-12-10, 07:51 AM

Ok, here's the thing about vanish... Like others have said, it wasn't designed for bass fishing. It was originally meant as line for walleye fishing and won't stand up to the repeat casting and brutal, eye crossing hooksets of bass fishing. In all honesty, I wouldn't use it for walleye either, lol.

There are a couple cheaper alternatives to normally pricey fluorocarbon lines. One of them, which is actually a pretty good one that quite a few people like is BPS's Fluorocarbon. I've never used it, but Seaguar Red Label is another inexpensive fluorocarbon. This would be my choice solely because Seaguar's other lines (InvisX and AbrasX) are my favorites. And like nofear said, Vicious Fluorocarbon is another inexpensive option.

But don't let Vanish or another inexpensive fluorocarbon ruin your thoughts on fluoro if it's your first time using it. I've used probably 3 or 4 fluorocarbons, and nothing compares in terms of manageability to Seaguar InvisX.

But yeah, take that vanish crap back and at least get some BPS Fluoro.

BB

04-11-10, 08:03 PM	#1
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	The Monkey strikes again Got a good deal on a used Rod/Reel combo from craigslist. It is an older Pro qualifier on a XPS Rod for $45...since he lived across teh river in IN the most convinient place to meet up was BPS in clarksville. So after our exchange the monkey beat me into spending money... 3.5" Money Minnow in Tennessee Shad 4.5" Shadalicious in Sexy Shad Strike King Swim bait hooks Z9R siem bait in Bluegill 1 black and 1 white strike king bleeding buzz baits and a bunch of skirts and stuff to build a few self made spinners. and i am trying out Flourocarbon line for teh first time ever...Berkley Vanish 14lb and bought some 50lb braid.

04-11-10, 08:09 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Good stuff man! Congrats on the new combo too! btw, I don't thin you'll like vanish! Try seagar red label if you're ona budget, that or BPS XPS fluoro is also good!` __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-11-10, 08:11 PM	#3
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	God that mustve cost a fortune! __________________ Tom

04-11-10, 08:32 PM	#6
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Great haul! However, I will add my vote to the "return the Vanish" group! Like you, the first fluorocarbon I ever tried was Vanish. Something about the packaging just suckers in the new fluoro fisherman...not sure exactly what it is. It was so bad, I almost gave up on fluorocarbon forever. Luckily, it all didn't suck as bad as the Vanish!!! Take it back!! __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

04-11-10, 09:51 PM	#7
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	Sounds to me like you got some great stuff. My birthday is this week and I'm planning on letting the monkey take me b-day shopping at bass pro .I also have to agree on returning the vanish. __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

04-12-10, 06:06 AM	#8
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	I got the Vanich cuz it was 10 bucks cheaper than EVERYTHING else.

04-12-10, 07:22 AM	#9
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	If you have your heart set on trying some fluorocarbon, and want an inexpensive one...go to Wal-Mart and pick up some Vicious brand. There are a lot of guys on here who think it's not as good as some of the high end ones, and they may even be right....but they'll have to admit it is the cheapest....and it is at least far better than Vanish. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

04-12-10, 07:51 AM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Ok, here's the thing about vanish... Like others have said, it wasn't designed for bass fishing. It was originally meant as line for walleye fishing and won't stand up to the repeat casting and brutal, eye crossing hooksets of bass fishing. In all honesty, I wouldn't use it for walleye either, lol. There are a couple cheaper alternatives to normally pricey fluorocarbon lines. One of them, which is actually a pretty good one that quite a few people like is BPS's Fluorocarbon. I've never used it, but Seaguar Red Label is another inexpensive fluorocarbon. This would be my choice solely because Seaguar's other lines (InvisX and AbrasX) are my favorites. And like nofear said, Vicious Fluorocarbon is another inexpensive option. But don't let Vanish or another inexpensive fluorocarbon ruin your thoughts on fluoro if it's your first time using it. I've used probably 3 or 4 fluorocarbons, and nothing compares in terms of manageability to Seaguar InvisX. But yeah, take that vanish crap back and at least get some BPS Fluoro. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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