Went to Bass Pro Shop last week to buy some new lures. Haven't bought bass gear in a while because I've already got about four tackle boxes full, but I wanted to try a few new lures that I had seen and read about in some sporting magazines...
Anyhow, looking around I was completely shocked at the number of lures in the $15-30 range! I've always cringed when I've had to pay $7-8 for a lure, so you can imagine my reaction. Don't get me wrong -- a lot of these lures are beautiful and no doubt will catch fish. But what happens when you get snagged-up on a sunken tree in 10-12' of water? I don't think I could stop myself from going in after it...
On another note, I did buy a couple Strike King Red Eye Shad lures because I had seen it mentioned in a couple magazines and they were only $4.25 each (plus it just looked like a good lure). Fished my pond last Sunday morning, tied on a chrome Red Eye, and proceeded to catch the two largest LMB I've ever caught in my lake -- a 6 pounder and a 5 pounder. So I've now got a new favorite lure!
