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$150 to spend...What would you buy????


Coach1310

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Okay guys. I just finished a woodcutting task for a family friend and he insisted on giving me $150. Couldn't get him to say no! Anyway, I have a vex, auger, house and plenty of gear, but I would like to add to my arsenal. I want to add a rod/reel combo for pannies and some jigs/line/acces. What should I get? I love a rod where the tip is light, but has some backbone and a reel with little to no play in it! I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks for the info!! Ice is coming so hurried suggestions appreciated! Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Remember to be thankful for your health, opportunities, family and friends but don't forget to be thankful for the cold weather coming our way laugh.gif

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This is a great problem. You have most of what you need, and now it's time for the fun stuff!

-Thorne Power Noodle or Finesse Plus with Spring Bobber

-Stone Legacy Rod Bag if you don't already have one

-Tip ups? I like the wood Frabills

-New jigs - I'd look towards some of the new Hali jigs, these things are well thought-out in design - I've only seen these at Thorne Bros. so far this year

These are just some ideas. Good luck!

Joel

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Me personally i would go through my stuff and look if I had all of my gear in good shape. Does anything need to be replaced? Blades in good shape, enough propane to start out, vex battery keeping charge, etc. I had stashed away about the same amount of money this year too and was planning on getting a thorne bros rod setup but after further inspection of my gear I decided that replacing some of my iffy worn out gear was more needed than getting a rod this year. I guess my point is check over your stuff and make sure everything else is in good shape and ready to go before you plop down the bills to get the rod and find out later that one of your other pieces of gear needed replacing first. I'm glad i checked first.

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I guess my point is check over your stuff and make sure everything else is in good shape and ready to go before you plop down the bills to get the rod and find out later that one of your other pieces of gear needed replacing first. I'm glad i checked first.


That is some dang good advice for all of us!!

I do my "typical" routine... new auger blades (every year!), new line on all reels, double check all the tackle and replace whats missing, lube reels if required, fill propane tanks, batteries in headlamps, lantern mantles, check lantern globes, check batteries in electronics, etc.

I also double check the truck, trailer, and snowmobiles to make sure we're good. New plugs in the sleds, make sure I've got oil with, spare tire for trailer, trailer lights working, etc, etc.

Now to get back on topic, if I had $150 to spend as a panfisherman...

UL action St. Croix Legend spring bobber rod. $50

Tica Cetus SB500 reel $35

Stone Legacy Premium Ice Rod Case $25

2lb P-Line $5

Bug Luggage tackle box from Little Atom (or Fox Box from Thorne Bros) $20

Then I'd fill that fly box with an assortment of Little Atom jigs & plastics to finish off the $$$$

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Joel, you just cant be giving out my new secret lure like that!

Bad Joel!,,, Bad Joel!!!


You guys need to be more quiet wink.gif But on a serious note, those jigs are going to rock! Can't wait to drop them down in front of a bull gill and see how long it takes for it to get devoured smile.gif

It was nice to see the two of you again yesterday. Stop in anytime and we need to figure out when we're going to visit Joel's largie tank for a little jigging fun wink.gif

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I agree with the Thorne Bros. Perch Sweetheart! I just had one built and man is it nice!! See Matt Johnson at Thorne Bros. He is a top notch guy and really knows his fishing! Personal thanks to Matt with the help he gave me with my rod and reel set up! Now I cannot wait to try it out!! Pray for the ice gods!

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