Northwest Fishing Reports

So as some of you know my car was broken into last month and the only thing stolen was the most important thing! Which was my BASS BAG! Well with that being said the plus side of that is this winter I get to shop for NEW GEAR!!!!!! So I pose a question to my fellow bassers. What would be the first stuff you would purchase? Please be specific, sizes,colors etc... I am asking you guys becuase I am still fairly new to WA bass fishing and most of my gear was based on East coast bass. Also I had a ton of crap I never used and I want all of my new supply to get used. I have some ideas and there is someone on this site that will get to help me spend my doe on a couple of trips. You know who you are.LOL So I turn to my more experinced bass compatriots for your knowledge once again!!
THANKS!!!

If I had to pick one thing to start over with...

Gary Yamamoto 4" twin tail grub in green pumpkin w/ Owner 1/0 TwistLock hooks. This combo has consistently produced for me. In fact, the more beat up and abused it gets the better it works.

I would have to go with 2 each Black and Blue 1/2 oz Jigs and 2 each black 1/2 oz Jigs in the box at all times with Blue Uncle Josh pork tails for a trailer. I would also have a package of 6 inch Culprit worms "Fire & Ice" is the color with your choice of worm hook and worm sinker. That is the two things that have produced nice size bass for me when nothing else will. And a Chrome and blue Rattle trap. Good luck to you man and sorry for the bad luck on the break in.

Jason

Prepare for the spring. Depends on where your going to fish. All around stuff, I would start with hooks, weights and plastics. First plastic I would get is the Senko. Look around for jigs and spinnerbaits too.

Check out Bass Pro on line, they've got a lot of tackle for sale.

smallies
1) 4" senkos in 297
2) 4" hula grub in 176
3) chrome/blue rat-l-trap
4) 4" lizards in green pumpkin
5) KGM slinkys in watermelon
6) sniper snubs

largies
1) 5" senkos in 194
2) baby brush hog in green pumpkin
3) chartruse/white spinnerbait
4) black/blue jig & pig
5) ....more senkos

terminal tackle
1) gamikatsu g lock hooks in 1/0 & 3/0
2) seagaur 6lb floro for dropshot leaders
3) bullet weights in 1/8oz-1oz
4) obviously snaps & swivels
5) charlie brewer slider heads in 1/8oz
6) football heads in 1/8oz+

did i miss anything

Thanks guys keep it coming! Nice list CK!(Edmonds Holdin it down) When this post gets long enough I'm gonna make a big fat shopping list! LOL

5" Yum Houdini Shad in watermelon
5" Yamamoto double tail grub or hula grub in 176, 150 (176 for smallies and 150 for largemouth in stained water)
4" Reaction Inovation 4.0 boom boom tube in green goby
4" Clearwater Tapeworm in 155, 021 (drop shot)
3.5" Clearwater Sculpin in 004 (drop shot)
3" Sniper Lures Bolt in brown (drop shot)

Gamakatsu hooks....
1/8 round jig heads (shaky head)
1/4 football heads (jig)
3/8 football heads (jig)
4/0 EWG
4/0 EWG skip gap
2/0 EWG
Size 2 split shot drop shot
Size 4 split shot drop shot

3/16 Tru tugnstan bullet weight (worm weight)
1/4 Tru tungstan
3/8 Tru tungstan
glass beads
1/8 Benz drop shot pencil weight
Tube Weights from 1/8-3/8 (they insert into the tube and the hook runs through it)

Storm wiggle wart (deep diver) 336 (I color the back black with a sharpie)
Storm wiggle wart (deep diver) 392
Storm sub wart (shallow diver-wake bait) 392, 360
Carolina Chip Deep C (baby bass)

Strike King mini pro buzzbait
rebel Pop-R baby bass
Snag Proof Perfect Frog (the spro frog turns over tooo much)

ill be back

The only thing I would add that I don't see already mentioned is a perch pattern crankbait. Personal fav is the jointed perch shad rap.

Replace your personal favorites and confidence lures first. Don't forget BACON!

If I had to start all over for some reason I would probably buy mostly swimbaits, big cranks and a few large plastics (6"+ senkos, lizards, worms). :cyclops:

oh and how could i forget spinnerbaits (1/2 oz+) and some topwaters!

Jason- I figure your so good, all you need to do is tie that plaque on the end of your line and the bass we'll be jumpin into your boat/pontoon

EdmondsBassMan wrote:So as some of you know my car was broken into last month and the only thing stolen was the most important thing! Which was my BASS BAG! Well with that being said the plus side of that is this winter I get to shop for NEW GEAR!!!!!! So I pose a question to my fellow bassers. What would be the first stuff you would purchase? Please be specific, sizes,colors etc... I am asking you guys becuase I am still fairly new to WA bass fishing and most of my gear was based on East coast bass. Also I had a ton of crap I never used and I want all of my new supply to get used. I have some ideas and there is someone on this site that will get to help me spend my doe on a couple of trips. You know who you are.LOL So I turn to my more experinced bass compatriots for your knowledge once again!!
THANKS!!!

Dude I feel ya. My car was broken into last month with my two rods and my bass bag in it. Luckily the loser didn't fish.

Don't forget your hook sharpener.

It might be a good excuse to get a new rod/reel while your out shopping!!!

I like my jointed shad raps for fishing rocky structure for smallies...

Thanks again fellas!

Wow Daniel can I borrow some cash to furnish that list!LOL Thx dude great list!

Hey Ryan you wish you had that plaque!!! Don't be a hater!LOL

Cav the first thing I bought was was 100lbs of bacon!!!LOL

This site is great where else can you get help mixed with smart comments that crack you up!!!

You guys are great so glad to be part of this site!!!!

Jason,

That SUCKS!!!! Sorry to hear that man. Talk about bad fishing carma!!!! If you want, I can throw together a "care package" full of Senko's and "stuff"??? I've got a TON laying around (probably a ten year supply). I hate to see a brotha down.

Seriously, we could probably all pitch in a little to help you get back on your "fishing feet".

PM me your address or we can meet up at Beaver some time for the exchange. Post your "shopping list" and I'll see what I have to fill it.

Bassackwards

Id be down to throw a pack or two of plastics into that mix - i am getting less and less mileage out of them these days.

I've got some trout stuff (spoons, weird wooly tings, etc...) I could pitch in. I don't really use any of it.

Great idea, bassackwards.

EBM - PM me with your address and I can launch a few items up your way on Monday. Sorry, but you'll have to get your own BACON!

Been there myself when my car was stolen in '96. I was more upset over the gear than the old wagon.

I think any tackle box is incomplete without 10" black power worms. Kinda old school probably, but I've caught lots of big bass in the summer on those. And it eliminates the dinks.

hookemdanno wrote:I think any tackle box is incomplete without 10" black power worms. Kinda old school probably, but I've caught lots of big bass in the summer on those. And it eliminates the dinks.

Shhhhh! These guys like finesse worms. I still use Culprit's 10" and 12" in Tequila Sunrise or June Bug. They have their times to shine.