A Mid-1990s Tightwad’s Guide to Spending More on Tackle
After graduating from law school in 1995, I spent the next few years working my ass off and trying to squeeze in some fishing whenever possible. My first spending priority was to get a bass boat of my own (accomplished November of 1996), but when it came to tackle I was still pretty careful. I hadn’t yet discovered JDM gear or swimbaits, so I wasn’t tempted by those, but eventually some pricey options came along that I simply could not resist. Click on the video below to see some of the entry points to my now-high-spending tackle addiction.
You can (and should) still buy Ricos and Rio Ricos.
Tru-Tungsten is no longer in business, although oddly enough their website is still operational. There are plenty of other tungsten weight options available today.
G.Loomis still makes the IMX Series under the “IMX Pro” label.
Some of my favorite modern flat-sided crankbaits include the following:
