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[Aquaftm45]

$24 Shipping, EMS Airmail Tracking and Insured. If I hadn't have ordered that Big Mamma, it probobly would have been $20. Once they had the items together (they have 3 shops) it took 2 days to get to LA, then another 6 days to get from LA to Vegas. Entire transaction took 12 days. Wish they posted thier used items, I bet they have a bunch of gems.
-You place thier order on the website
-They email you a price including shipping, and send the request to your paypal
-Once you pay, they put the order together (if for some reason everything was at 1 shop, I am sure it would be quicker.
-They send you a tracking when it ships
-It's all in Japanese, I had to use the google translator

Too bad they can't figure out how to ship rods...

[evilcatfish]

Few baits I picked up recently, nothing special but they'll be well used

[evilcatfish]

Also ordered a LSD Designs bag off Ichiban for wading and shore fishing. Pretty impressed with the construction quality and features, this will probably go with me in the boat as well.

[Aquaftm45]

Few baits I picked up recently, nothing special but they'll be well used

I'm loving those bug eye'd small cranks and that popper. Nice show.

[Cristo]

Some of these you may have seen in my summer blog when I went full on stupid mode feathering anything and everything. In any case these are my latest topwater additions. I'm super excited about the 160 Mikey coming is at just a tad south of one of my favorite weights to fling of 2.0oz Also another favorite of mine, Jackall Cherry Zero footer in 48 size, couple of FF Grand Sigletts by MB , a "Pop Mouse" by MB and an "I-Rat" also by MB Above the 160 Mikey is the 140 version in a sought after pattern. Fun all the way around, enjoy!

[Cristo]

Forgot about these other TW gems, by Ima silent version of the Roumba modified of course

[Polkfish1]

Some of these you may have seen in my summer blog when I went full on stupid mode feathering anything and everything. In any case these are my latest topwater additions. I'm super excited about the 160 Mikey coming is at just a tad south of one of my favorite weights to fling of 2.0oz Also another favorite of mine, Jackall Cherry Zero footer in 48 size, couple of FF Grand Sigletts by MB , a "Pop Mouse" by MB and an "I-Rat" also by MB Above the 160 Mikey is the 140 version in a sought after pattern. Fun all the way around, enjoy!

Awesome rodents!

[Aquaftm45]

Finally got this handle installed...all I can say is Bigly (or Big League)..

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[Houndfish]

Also ordered a LSD Designs bag off Ichiban for wading and shore fishing. Pretty impressed with the construction quality and features, this will probably go with me in the boat as well.

I have been looking at one of their tiny slings to use as a manpurse when flying, it would amuse me to have a bag with "LSD" written on it, good to hear the quality is there as the they are very reasonably priced, esp compared to USDM flyfishing stuff.

[Aquaftm45]

Finally got this handle installed...all I can say is Bigly (or Big League)..

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The nice thing about that handle is that the Battler/Poker combo now balances on the lockdown nut, it was very tip forward even with that reel at 8oz with line. Feels much better in hand now.

On to the other goods.

L-R $9 nut to attach that Studio Composite Megahandle-redic. Bearing retainers and spool pins because I am a rookie at working on reels and need some replacements already. SLP Micro Bearings-these are really hard to come by and they are amazing in the Steez LTD. Some blue colored parts to match the ZPI spool in my IS. Phermone Cherry Rigs (more on this below).Some doubles to put on my blade baits and TN's

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L-R Raid Level Vibes-these are awesome, a cross between a silent trap and an blade bait, the clear body should be excellent in the deep clear water I fish. A TN65 because I just don't have enough. Keitech Fat in a custom shop color. Do Live Beaver, I can't say enough good things about these, those claws slap together like butt cheeks at a twerking contest, fish can't resist! Just don't buy the Eco version. Kietech Tube, didn't know they sold these at TW, but they do for $1.50 premium.

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Sawamura Trump Allure Dressing-I don't know what else to say other than, I did not think this would make it through customs. Some YT Fusion Gold Premium bearing oil-supposed to be magical, monkey's hand pick the seed of the Champaca tree from the heights of Mount Fuji

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Excuse my dirty hands, this work aint easy. The Raid Level Vibe, this will be deadly on these snoozing winter bass.

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What! Phermone Cherry came to the US and stole Ike's Tokyo Rig? The Pheremone Cherry by Goober, marketed in Japan since 2016. Note the lack of swivels and split rings-not needed. Check out that Dolive Beaver, I can just envision those claws smacking together on the way down..

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[FishNrace]

Finally got this handle installed...all I can say is Bigly (or Big League)..

rsz_1bigly.jpg

The nice thing about that handle is that the Battler/Poker combo now balances on the lockdown nut, it was very tip forward even with that reel at 8oz with line. Feels much better in hand now.

On to the other goods.

L-R $9 nut to attach that Studio Composite Megahandle-redic. Bearing retainers and spool pins because I am a rookie at working on reels and need some replacements already. SLP Micro Bearings-these are really hard to come by and they are amazing in the Steez LTD. Some blue colored parts to match the ZPI spool in my IS. Phermone Cherry Rigs (more on this below).Some doubles to put on my blade baits and TN's
rsz_cherry.jpg

L-R Raid Level Vibes-these are awesome, a cross between a silent trap and an blade bait, the clear body should be excellent in the deep clear water I fish. A TN65 because I just don't have enough. Keitech Fat in a custom shop color. Do Live Beaver, I can't say enough good things about these, those claws slap together like butt cheeks at a twerking contest, fish can't resist! Just don't buy the Eco version. Kietech Tube, didn't know they sold these at TW, but they do for $1.50 premium.
rsz_dolive.jpg

Sawamura Trump Allure Dressing-I don't know what else to say other than, I did not think this would make it through customs. Some YT Fusion Gold Premium bearing oil-supposed to be magical, monkey's hand pick the seed of the Champaca tree from the heights of Mount Fuji
rsz_oilytrump.jpg

Excuse my dirty hands, this work aint easy. The Raid Level Vibe, this will be deadly on these snoozing winter bass.
rsz_level_vibe.jpg

What! Phermone Cherry came to the US and stole Ike's Tokyo Rig? The Pheremone Cherry by Goober, marketed in Japan since 2016. Note the lack of swivels and split rings-not needed. Check out that Dolive Beaver, I can just envision those claws smacking together on the way down..
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You have damn good taste bud. Do you mind posting a weblink of where to find that Jdm Tokyo rig from "Pheremone Cherry by Goober". Been looking for one better than the VMC Ike garbage. Thanks for the fresh take and good ideas

[Cracker]

New Year and new order.

Completed Owner Fine wire and Regular wire ring series - ~2$ pack
Jackall oval ring, sizes S and M, great for small and medium size crankbaits $1.5 a pack
Medium wire Owner single hooks for my spinners (TW sells way to heavy wire)
Gamakatsu flipping hooks, price was hard to avoid - ~2$ per pack


Variety of Gamakatsu hooks, and Owner ST-35MF (they are great for crankbaits)



LOOPS swimjigs made by Engine
Here is the link
https://engine-fishing.jp/page2/swimmingmaster3_8/
Phenomenal swimjigs, price ~$5 each
Jackall Crawl Swimmer swimjig and specially designed by Jackall trailer for swimjigs, chatterbaits - Crawl Flapper 3.8"
Exceptional quality product and not really expensive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlwiCfiTasA



Variety of baits
Daiwa Gustanado 110S spybait - $10
I don't know why nobody talks about them in US, great product and comes in different sizes and different sinking versions.
Here is the link
http://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/lu ... index.html
Equipped with extremely sharp Daiwa treble hooks
http://www.daiwa.com/jp/fishing/item/te ... index.html

Jackall Custom nail sinker in 1/4Oz, price was hard to avoid - ~$4
Varivas Dead or Alive fluorocarbon -$10 per 150m spool, quality product by Varivas.
Field Hunter 1/4Oz spinner - $5
Keitech MadWag Mini 2.5" - they are way too small I expected to be.



Free shipping-delivery from Japan, know Kubota production manager who travels to Japan once a month, and just order everything from sites like backlash.jp, ameblo.jp, bass.jp to his home address.

[Aquaftm45]

Daiwa Gustanado 110S spybait
Free shipping-delivery from Japan, know Kubota production manager who travels to Japan once a month, and just order everything from sites like backlash.jp, ameblo.jp, bass.jp to his home address.

Great haul Cracker! I need to find a friend in Japan, maybe I can rent one, I hear you can rent anything over there.

The Gustanado, what a great name. It's like when when a gust of wind rolls through a corner a partially enclosed area and creates a mini tornado, a Gustanado.

[Houndfish]

I got fooled by the Keitech MadWag Mini 2.5" too. They work well on a dropshot if you want to catch big panfish.

[domthewon]

Just received a small order of goodies. I love them jackhammers!

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