What new stuff have you bought this year?

[Sculpin]

I thought it would be good to take our minds off the polictical stuff and freshen the air with tackle talk.

I broke a couple of Convergence rods last year and had enough with them so I picked up a couple of Technium's with the new 4000 GT reels (improved models). I went with one 15-30 lb. and one 15-25 lb. on the rods to try them both out. I sitll have two Convergence for now as well for double stacking etc. when needed. I usually only run two rod's but Sockeye is a different story.

I've been looking into some tuna tackle as well for that fishery. Probably will look South for that stuff but who knows........

What have other folks picked up new this year?

[Labman2]

Since Jan. 11/11:
RODS;
2 x Fenwick HMXT 10'6 rods, 2 x Loomis GL2 1286-B.C. 10'6 rods, 2 Quantum 6'6" 6686 Hali. rod.

REELS;
2 x 6" Penn Senators, 1 x 10000i Abu Garcia reel.

LINE;
1320yds of Maxima "Ultra Green" 25lb., 1980yds of Maxima "Ultra Green" 30lb.
300yds of "Spiderwire Stealth" 50lb., 440yds of "SpiderLine MONO" 30lb.,1000yds of "Powerpro Spectra" 150lb. 600yds of "Powerpro Spectra" 65lb.
600yds of Trilene "Professional Grade" 20lb. Fluorocarbon, 400yds. Maxima 20lb. Fluorocarbon line.

RIGGING;
6 x Gibbs HSB-L 20"x8" Spreaders, 6 x Gibbs HSB-S 12"x6" Spreaders, 6 x Mustad HR300 15/0 300lb. Halibut rigs.
100 x Gamakatsu #75315,14,13,12- 5/0, 4/0, 3/0 2/0 RED "Octopus" Barbless, 50 x Gamakatsu #75014,13- 4/0, 3/0 2/0 S.S. "Octopus" Barbless,50 x Gamakatsu #02414,13-4/0,3/0, Black "Octopus", 25 x Gamakatsu #230415,14,13,12- 5/0,4/0,3/0,2/0, Black "Finesse Wide Gap", 50 x Gamakatsu #10015,14,13, S.S. "Siwash Open Eye".

ELECTRONICS;
Navionics "Platinum +" S.D. chip Van. Isle

That's all, until I get to the Island on Mar.19th. I will be looking for Radar, a UHF Radio/Ant. and of course a trip to Pacific Net/Twine for some more Skirts/Hoochies!

When Momma's away Dad and Mastercard will surely play!!!!!!!!

[Dogbreath]

I sold a bunch of stuff-time to lighten the load.

[Sculpin]

That's a quite the shopping spree Labman2!!!

I need to upgrade my halibut reels this year as well. I'm using the Penn GT's right but want to get into something a bit better.

I usually buy tackle every few weeks or so during the spring whenever I have some spare cash around.

[Mighty Sylvan]

I just picked up some crimpless downrigger hooks with fins for my Scotty's. I hope they help keep the spinning cannon balls still. I did just finish installing 9"X18" Bennett trim tabs. I hope to get out this weekend and try them.

[porcupine]

Bogdan 00 fly reel

http://www.pattwardlaw.com/bogdan/

[nedarb2]

two shimano 4000gt's
amp and 2 x jl 7.7 speakers
2 trophy hali rods
harpoon
tackle odds and ends, scotty clips, blah blah

[JAC]

Hey Guys

Here what I have bought

Nautical Creation Radar Arch with 6 rocket launchers
Furno Radar

2 Rapala 10' 6" classic mooching rods

3 North Coast Mooching reels

3 Rapala Hydros 45LC

2 Rapala Magnum Sturgeon rods

1200 Sufix performance 130lbs

3000 yrd Sufix 25lbs

500 bucks in plugs and gear!!!


I think I'm good for this spring anyways!!!

[Lipripper]

Hey Guys

Here what I have bought

Nautical Creation Radar Arch with 6 rocket launchers
Furno Radar

2 Rapala 10' 6" classic mooching rods

3 North Coast Mooching reels

3 Rapala Hydros 45LC

2 Rapala Magnum Sturgeon rods

1200 Sufix performance 130lbs

3000 yrd Sufix 25lbs

500 bucks in plugs and gear!!!


I think I'm good for this spring anyways!!!

And a big Rapala sticker for the sides of the boat? that list has sponsorship written all over it.

Well.....
Ummmm...
-12'6" hmx ring seat noodle to mate with the Islander. (Man you have to pick your battles with that shtick)
-Another 10'6" light convergence.... just cause I was at the shop
-I grabbed a couple 9'6" no namer rods to run on the DR (they looked good enough for the girls I go with and am uber impressed with the way they feel/work)
-Anchor set up that will hold me in 10kn tides in a hurricane
I don't wanna get into tackle..... boywonder sees me some what regularly

[lorneparker1]

New 16 foot aluminum flat bottom skiff for duck hunting and puts around the strait
30 horse yammi
2 islander reels,
400 in misc spoons hoochie, flashers, etc.
2 prawn traps,