Making the monkey list

cassidyta · 03-03-09, 05:17 PM

Well now that I have the new job lined up, my wife has given me the green light (when the severance check arrives) to make a BPS run. I get to finally use a couple of gift cards and also add some of my own cash to it.
The question is, has anyone on here used the BPS Nitro combos? I want to use it as a frog rod and also for some of my smaller (4 and 5 inch) swim baits. It got great reviews on the BPS site (5 Stars from 15 reviews), but that has not always been accurate.
I am also debating between another Revo or a Johhny Morris. I have and love both.
Other than that, the list is the basics. SwimBaits, plastics, line, hooks, etc....

bamabassman · 03-03-09, 06:48 PM

well cass if this helps ya...well really it'll help me. i am in need of a new trolling motor. 82# thrust, get me one and i'll give ya my 56#. deal? hahahahahahaha. have fun pal.

bcklash · 03-03-09, 06:53 PM

The Nitro combo feels great
I had a J. Morris reel and hated it, but that's me

MAY THE BAIT MONKEY BE WITH YOU

SPEND

JB · 03-03-09, 06:54 PM

cass,

enjoy your day shopping, I too have been restocking for about a month now and it feels great (addictive as hel*) Picked up some spinnerbaits bout an hour ago and last month got me some new cranks....oh yea, got a new crappie rig or drop shot spinning reel ...

now I need some finese 'erms

aikenyounggun · 03-03-09, 08:13 PM

ummm you could help the aspiring pro fishermen out here in SC and pick up: some sweet beavers, 4inch TT, 4 inch BBZ, some power pro, a new revo, and some spinnerbaits

just pm me for colors

just kidding..... but it would be nice

cassidyta · 03-03-09, 08:35 PM

Well, the list does have two of the TT 4" on it, but I have plans for those already. I also want to try out the strike king king kong. No powerpro on the list, but I am picking some invizix and seaguar.
The revo vs JM reel will be settled by sale price when it is time to actually go and get it. Price along with which ever one feels better on whatever rod I end up getting will be the final determination.
I have the wish list saved and it accounts for about 75% of the money I have to spend on it. I figure that gives me some room for the bait monkey to have a say while I am there

Jim80 · 03-03-09, 08:45 PM

I would grab the revo but thats just me man .

Jim

aikenyounggun · 03-03-09, 08:58 PM

yeah i love revos and Jim80's avatar ...... both are great

cassidyta · 03-03-09, 09:03 PM

Well, I have one of each already and both are great reels for me. The Revo has more crank power, but the Morris Signature reel outcasts it by a mile. I also like the dual brakes on the JM, but the revo is a little smaller. all of that being said, I am not complaining about the choice.

BigBassin144 · 03-03-09, 09:28 PM

Haven't looked at the Nitro since the handle on all those reels is on the wrong side, and since I don't like BPS rods that much. Check out the Shimano Crucial swimbait rods, I've heard they're good.

As for the reels, I love my revo and my Johnny morris signature reel. Can't go wrong with a Daiwa either. The zillions are extremely nice reels. And so are those rods now that I mention it.......

BB

MississippiBoy · 03-04-09, 12:19 AM

Careful, BB...that tickle you're feeling in your wallet is the bait monkey's fingers.

cassidyta · 03-04-09, 12:49 AM

I have a crucial and a dobyns. Looking for something for the smaller baits now

3dkicker · 03-04-09, 12:00 PM

Revo is discounted right now at BPS but still overpriced. Don't forget the sunglasses that are offered with the reel. Friend of mine likes the J.Morris too.

carolina-rig-01 · 03-04-09, 02:45 PM

i love my revos and am looking to buy more soon. i would take a revo over a johnny morris reel any day.

03-03-09, 05:17 PM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Making the monkey list Well now that I have the new job lined up, my wife has given me the green light (when the severance check arrives) to make a BPS run. I get to finally use a couple of gift cards and also add some of my own cash to it. The question is, has anyone on here used the BPS Nitro combos? I want to use it as a frog rod and also for some of my smaller (4 and 5 inch) swim baits. It got great reviews on the BPS site (5 Stars from 15 reviews), but that has not always been accurate. I am also debating between another Revo or a Johhny Morris. I have and love both. Other than that, the list is the basics. SwimBaits, plastics, line, hooks, etc.... __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-03-09, 06:48 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	well cass if this helps ya...well really it'll help me. i am in need of a new trolling motor. 82# thrust, get me one and i'll give ya my 56#. deal? hahahahahahaha. have fun pal. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-03-09, 06:53 PM	#3
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	The Nitro combo feels great I had a J. Morris reel and hated it, but that's me MAY THE BAIT MONKEY BE WITH YOU SPEND SPEND SPEND __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

03-03-09, 08:13 PM	#5
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	ummm you could help the aspiring pro fishermen out here in SC and pick up: some sweet beavers, 4inch TT, 4 inch BBZ, some power pro, a new revo, and some spinnerbaits just pm me for colors just kidding..... but it would be nice __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-03-09, 08:35 PM	#6
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, the list does have two of the TT 4" on it, but I have plans for those already. I also want to try out the strike king king kong. No powerpro on the list, but I am picking some invizix and seaguar. The revo vs JM reel will be settled by sale price when it is time to actually go and get it. Price along with which ever one feels better on whatever rod I end up getting will be the final determination. I have the wish list saved and it accounts for about 75% of the money I have to spend on it. I figure that gives me some room for the bait monkey to have a say while I am there __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-03-09, 06:54 PM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	cass, enjoy your day shopping, I too have been restocking for about a month now and it feels great (addictive as hel*) Picked up some spinnerbaits bout an hour ago and last month got me some new cranks....oh yea, got a new crappie rig or drop shot spinning reel ... now I need some finese 'erms

03-03-09, 08:45 PM	#7
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	I would grab the revo but thats just me man . Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

03-03-09, 08:58 PM	#8
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah i love revos and Jim80's avatar ...... both are great __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-03-09, 09:03 PM	#9
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, I have one of each already and both are great reels for me. The Revo has more crank power, but the Morris Signature reel outcasts it by a mile. I also like the dual brakes on the JM, but the revo is a little smaller. all of that being said, I am not complaining about the choice. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-03-09, 09:28 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Haven't looked at the Nitro since the handle on all those reels is on the wrong side, and since I don't like BPS rods that much. Check out the Shimano Crucial swimbait rods, I've heard they're good. As for the reels, I love my revo and my Johnny morris signature reel. Can't go wrong with a Daiwa either. The zillions are extremely nice reels. And so are those rods now that I mention it....... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-04-09, 12:19 AM	#11
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Careful, BB...that tickle you're feeling in your wallet is the bait monkey's fingers.

03-04-09, 12:49 AM	#12
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I have a crucial and a dobyns. Looking for something for the smaller baits now __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-04-09, 12:00 PM	#13
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Revo is discounted right now at BPS but still overpriced. Don't forget the sunglasses that are offered with the reel. Friend of mine likes the J.Morris too. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

03-04-09, 02:45 PM	#14
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i love my revos and am looking to buy more soon. i would take a revo over a johnny morris reel any day. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

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