New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle
jlong
Posted 4/8/2006 9:51 PM (#186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Is there any room in the cellar for another seller of baits?

Just wanted to announce the official opening of Long Tale Tackle.

No retail sales... just a family run home business to provide custom made spinnerbaits.

Please check us out.

www.longtaletackle.com

dzklrz
Posted 4/8/2006 10:01 PM (#186452 - in reply to #186450)
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Posts: 110


Location: WI
Welcome Jason,
Glad to see ya here.

Chad
muskynightmare
Posted 4/9/2006 1:20 AM (#186471 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water
I'm kind of saddened of the fact that I am not tying up tails for you anymore. (snifffffff)
seriously, welcome to baitmaker hell. i have some more booth stuff for sale, if you are interested.
Rob

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jlong
Posted 5/1/2006 9:21 AM (#189700 - in reply to #186471)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
I tie the wire.... my wife ties the hair. I think she's has more talent (ha ha).




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jlong
Posted 5/1/2006 9:29 AM (#189701 - in reply to #186471)
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Location: Black Creek, WI




Edited by jlong 5/1/2006 9:34 AM
jlong
Posted 5/1/2006 9:30 AM (#189702 - in reply to #186471)
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Location: Black Creek, WI


Edited by jlong 5/1/2006 9:33 AM



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Beaver
Posted 5/1/2006 2:23 PM (#189762 - in reply to #186450)
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Very cool J.
I've been using CJ's for a few years now, but I think that they might have some competition.
Nice looking stuff.
Welcome to the basement, where all the centepedes come to party.
We have to get hats or something.
"BORN IN THE BASEMENT AND NEVER BROUGHT UP"
Jason Bovee
Posted 5/1/2006 5:56 PM (#189804 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Nekoosa, WI
Jason, Any rubber skirted or marabou models in the works? Just curious. Nice looking baits, I just might have to pick up a couple or five! JB
jlong
Posted 5/1/2006 6:24 PM (#189806 - in reply to #189804)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Jason, nope... no rubber skirts on our Long Tales. Perhaps try an ERC Grinder? We are sticking to hair for the time being.






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question
Posted 5/2/2006 9:25 AM (#189898 - in reply to #186450)
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Jason, I noticed the eye is turned up where the line attaches, is this by design or default. Please elaborate a little....
jlong
Posted 5/15/2006 8:46 PM (#192194 - in reply to #189898)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Its fun creating new colors. Endless opportunities.

Jodi's latest and greatest.... Purkinje Perch.



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esoxlazer
Posted 5/15/2006 10:27 PM (#192216 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN
Jason,

I had the chance to see a few of your tails the other day and I gotta say that I was highly impressed. They are built like tanks and the colors are great. Im looking forward to tossing them when I get back up on my feet.
muskynightmare
Posted 5/15/2006 10:59 PM (#192220 - in reply to #186450)
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need some brown in that pattern, otherwise, cool as heck!
jlong
Posted 5/16/2006 10:13 AM (#192280 - in reply to #192220)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Rob,
Is this too much Brown?
j




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muskynightmare
Posted 5/16/2006 10:55 AM (#192288 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water
Good stuff!
vanertski
Posted 5/17/2006 5:33 PM (#192489 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Clintonville, Wi
Jason,

they look nice! Make sure you have a couple on you when I see you on the pond this summer. Make sure they are the colors that work out there JK. anyways see you this summer if you dont want to pull your boat over, you can jump in mine I usually am alone.

Later Jeremy Van Ert
jlong
Posted 6/12/2006 7:15 AM (#195907 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
What a fun weekend with the family. LongTale spinnerbaits put 5 fish in the boat for me, my dad (Grandpa), and my boys. Nothing huge, but fun none-the-less.




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jlong
Posted 6/20/2006 12:06 PM (#197188 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Had another fun weekend in Three Lakes. Team Piggy/Long successfully defended the title at the 15th Annual Esox Classic. Although I caught 2 fish on LongTales, my partner, Piggy, boated 4 on Mepps Marabous. We split the $$$$ with the Big Fish... which taped 47.5 inches and set the new Big Fish record for the event. Another team also boated 4 legals.... which would have been a new record had Piggy and I not boated 5 to beat them.



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jlong
Posted 6/23/2006 6:42 AM (#197610 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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Location: Black Creek, WI
No babysitter last night... so my wife went to Country USA and I took the boys fishin'. Just picked up a new ABU Record and 8' Premier that I wanted to break in.... and Jodi tied me up a custom color Big Shot for the 6000 acre pond as well.... and it only took 15 minutes to score! The boys helped me hand land a 38 incher. What a hoot.... and the new rod, reel, and lure have passed the test.

Action last night probably had nothing to do with the lure.... as there was definitely a window happening as the weather changed. Had 4 others up in that first hour and boated a dozen or so pike. Then the lake went dead.... and got even more dead as the sun went down (typical for that stupid lake).

I'm having a lot of fun with Long Tale Tackle and proving that the self-fulfilling prophecy still prevails.....
pamuskyhunter
Posted 6/25/2006 1:40 PM (#197920 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: big cove tannery pa
Very nice spinnerbaits,i might have to get a couple of those.
jlong
Posted 6/26/2006 9:58 AM (#198029 - in reply to #197920)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Gotta love it when people have success on your baits. I wonder which one of Danny's LongTales helped the Wojtusik Brothers cash an $18,000 1st place check at the Eagle River PMTT this past weekend? Those boys can probably catch fish on a bare hook.... but hey... they chose to give a Long Tale some playing time.... so I'll enjoy the free press while I can (heh heh).

CONGRATULATIONS Mike and Dan!!!! Consistent success. You oughta be proud!


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ulbian
Posted 6/26/2006 12:34 PM (#198058 - in reply to #186450)
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Another ABU Record convert? Glad to hear your spinnerbaits are finding success. Dare we say; "Longtale baby!!!?"

Still no post sunset success...hmmm...keep working at it, it can be done! Just gotta move outside the box...hell, get away from the town that the box factory is in.

-Bob
muskynightmare
Posted 6/26/2006 10:13 PM (#198179 - in reply to #186450)
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Jason,
with that horse shoe perminantly planted in your backside, I gotta ask, why are you not fishing more tourneys?
jlong
Posted 6/27/2006 8:02 AM (#198231 - in reply to #198179)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Rob... I live vicariously through others Thus, no need to fish tourneys. In reality, I just don't have the time to fish tourneys the way I'd like to... so I choose to fish when I can and where I want to.... or with my family. I'm fishing a couple tourneys this year... but because they are held on lakes I want to fish (Vermilion) and lakes I'll be fishing anyway (Three Lakes).

And.... if you think I have a lucky horseshoe.... you should meet my DAD!!!! Heh heh heh.
captnkeno
Posted 6/29/2006 8:20 PM (#198716 - in reply to #189804)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle




Location: Minnesota
I started my Marabou spinnerbait business 1.5 years ago and booooommm it blew up! Guess you have to be careful what you wish for here are some pix.

http//:www.jawbaits.com
fish4musky1
Posted 7/7/2006 4:48 PM (#199805 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Location: Northern Wisconsin
im not a big fan of buying custom baits online but these look sweet.
jlong
Posted 7/12/2006 8:56 AM (#200393 - in reply to #199805)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
fish4musky1,
What is your concern with ordering custom lures online? It's the only way we do business.... so I'm curious what your concern is. Your feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
jlong
Posted 7/17/2006 6:43 AM (#201031 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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Location: Black Creek, WI
Here is an email I got from my good buddy Todd Forcier:

C.J. Behr's first musky. A nice 35-inch Wisconsin River musky caught on a Long Tale Hot Shot Spinner.
Best part...he got it right at the boat. Scared the $hit out of him. A fish he'll never forget.
Thanks Long Tale Tackle.

I apologize for all the "self promotion", but this basement bait thing is a lot of fun.... especially with stories like these.


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mikie
Posted 7/17/2006 8:11 AM (#201040 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Athens, Ohio
fantastic! Not a bad fish to start off with; looks like you have a winning set of baits going. Good luck with it, m
jlong
Posted 7/24/2006 7:39 PM (#202021 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Famous Dave's "secret" color? Dunno.... but I expect them to get chewed up.


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Posted 7/26/2006 8:09 PM (#202394 - in reply to #202021)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
The rest of DD's secret weapons. I think these non-traditional color patterns look pretty tasty.

LongTale Tackle will tie up any pattern you can dream up!




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fish4musky1
Posted 7/27/2006 1:03 AM (#202418 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Northern Wisconsin
jlong, i guess its because i have never done it because my parents havent let me. most of my lures
i buy from gander mountain or order from rollie and helens. if i show my dad these though he might
change his mind.
jlong
Posted 7/28/2006 3:59 PM (#202673 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Funny how subtle changes to color patterns change the entire look of the bait. Here is a custom FireTale.



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Posted 7/31/2006 3:10 PM (#203007 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Hmmm.... took Famous Dave one day... and rumor has it... ONE CAST.... to catch a nice one with a LongTale.

Is this thread getting obnoxious yet?


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ddfenner
Posted 7/31/2006 7:55 PM (#203053 - in reply to #186450)
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Not that I would want to contribute to a shameless promotion, but let me tell ya.

I've fished spinnerbaits for almost 36 years and these babys are vastly different from what I've used before.

Now, Long told me they don't work under these circumstances, those circumstances and I find them to work better than the other spinnerbait tools I've used before, under these and those circumstances.

Meaning, it's not so much the lure, but the fisherman and how he/she can present the lure.

But, in this instance, I will make an exception to that statement.

These spinnerbaits do make a difference and if you all know the likes of meses, I'm not his buddy nor back pocket material.

But, I don't have a rod in the boat with atleast one of these baby's tied on.

Their that good...

jlong
Posted 8/14/2006 7:25 PM (#204998 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Still tweakin' some color patterns. Here is a Crystal Cisco with Polar Flash instead of Krystal Flash down the sides.

Irridescent paint is cool on crankbaits... and this stuff let's you put it on a spinnerbait too!

Fenner may like these baits cause they catch fish, are extremely versatile, and push the envelope for spinnerbait performance.... but I like 'em cause they are PRETTY.



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Posted 9/4/2006 6:48 AM (#207753 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Simple.... yet effective.

Gold Tullibee.

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Posted 9/4/2006 6:50 AM (#207754 - in reply to #186450)
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These are the kind of stories I love.

My buddy Todd Forcier guided Chuck Holmquest to not just his FIRST musky (37 incher), but also his second (41 incher) and third musky (31 incher) of his life last Thursday (8/31/2006). All three fish ate custom Long Tale Spinnerbaits! Way to go Chuck! I'm sure chuck won't forget that evening for a long long time.



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Grunt Lures
Posted 9/4/2006 7:49 AM (#207759 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Minnesota
jlong,

Shoot me an email. I have a suggestion for your website and what program you might buy to help build your website out. I used the program from GoDaddy and liked it but found one with mor functionality and it runs like Microsoft PowerPoint. You can also publish from it into the GoDaddy servers very easily.

James
Owner, http://www.gruntmuskielures.com



muskynightmare
Posted 9/4/2006 11:34 PM (#207863 - in reply to #186450)
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fish4, or anyone else for that matter,
Jason is a stand up guy. Anything you would order from him, would be better than any pic you have seen. The Long's have an awesome operation going.
jlong
Posted 9/6/2006 4:09 PM (#208106 - in reply to #207863)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
COPPER TULLIBEE

This baby rocks on those unique Tannic Stained cisco lakes and iron-range river/shield systems.


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Posted 11/9/2006 6:03 PM (#220070 - in reply to #208106)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
How about the Classic Black and Silver combo???


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Posted 12/1/2006 10:39 AM (#223110 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
Check out some of the GIANT fish caught on LongTales in 2006 on our updated website. And if you can't compete for the BIG Fish photo contest... don't forget there is also a "best picture" contest as well.

http://www.longtaletackle.com


MNmatt
Posted 12/1/2006 1:13 PM (#223149 - in reply to #186450)
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WOW!

jlong
Posted 12/16/2006 6:18 PM (#226061 - in reply to #223149)
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Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Remember, LongTales are custom made lures.... so you can get whatever you need. All you have to do is ask.

Here is a HOT prototype from 2006 that will be offered in 2007.

The SINGLE SHOT.


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Posted 1/12/2007 8:23 PM (#231949 - in reply to #226061)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
LongTale Tackle just went Global! Here is "the Matrix" that is headed to the Netherlands.




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Posted 1/16/2007 8:18 PM (#232675 - in reply to #231949)
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Location: Black Creek, WI
What color blade looks best?



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Guest
Posted 1/16/2007 8:30 PM (#232678 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


i prefer the orange blade,because all my fish came from dark water.they all look realy good!
CiscoKid
Posted 1/19/2007 12:08 PM (#233162 - in reply to #186450)
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI
Copper blade JLo!
MNmatt
Posted 1/19/2007 2:37 PM (#233204 - in reply to #186450)
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JASOOOOOOOOOOOOON, UGH!

none of the three.

nice looking bait though.

jlong
Posted 1/25/2007 8:46 PM (#234378 - in reply to #233204)
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Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
MNmatt, what do you think of this one?

jlong


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Posted 2/25/2007 3:19 PM (#241404 - in reply to #234378)
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Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Are you still a Basement Bait Biz if you put custom Decals on your baits?


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pamuskyhunter
Posted 2/25/2007 4:24 PM (#241415 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 613


Location: big cove tannery pa
some nice looking spinnerbaits there jason
jlong
Posted 3/31/2007 1:47 PM (#248211 - in reply to #241415)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Please check out our updated website. Still a low budge deal, but I'm really impressed with my wife's work. She built it herself!

I'm still amazed at all the cool custom stuff people can dream up too. The "custom shop" has kept this hobby project a lot fun. Check out this FireTiger Shimmering Hot Shot!

jlong


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jlong
Posted 4/26/2007 9:37 PM (#253105 - in reply to #248211)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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Location: Black Creek, WI
The spring walleye run must have inspired Ryan with this one.


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dave j
Posted 4/28/2007 8:33 AM (#253372 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


nothing can beat cjs.they look skinny to me :(imho its time to add material
jlong
Posted 4/28/2007 6:05 PM (#253408 - in reply to #253372)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Thanks for the input Dave J. I want the lure to look "skinny" to provide a long, slender profile versus the traditional bulky "panfish" profile provided by most traditional spinnerbaits. There are lots of other reasons behind the profile as well. For example.... the slender profile has less drag which caters to a high speed retrieve. LongTales are the FASTEST spinnerbaits I've ever fished... and that makes them unique.... in my opinion... and something most people don't consider from a spinnerbait.

CJ's are very fine quality spinnerbaits and have a great reputation. If you want a CJ's... then buy a CJ's. But... in my opinion... you will be missing out on an entirely new spinnerbait opportunity by not trying out a Long Tale.
muskynightmare
Posted 4/29/2007 12:22 AM (#253453 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 2112


Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water
Jason, what is the heaviest head you can make?
overthehill
Posted 4/29/2007 12:33 AM (#253454 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


I really like the skinny look and the thinking behind it.
mike.l
Posted 4/29/2007 8:33 AM (#253466 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


if you think your lure are unique you are wrong

http://www.riverratlures.com/8373.html

best spinnerbaits in the world!
sworrall
Posted 4/29/2007 9:50 AM (#253482 - in reply to #253466)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 32959


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Jason,
The lures this fellow (he's used several names today in separate posts) say are 'the best' look to be nice. The arm is too long for my taste, and the blade style different than I'd choose, but they look to be well built. Thing is, they are made and sold in Canada ( big surprise, that's where our buddy above resides) and not readily available here.

I bet the folks who live up there are unfamiliar with Long Tails, too.
mike.l
Posted 4/29/2007 11:40 AM (#253488 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


many fishermans from the us use the river rat because they caught a ton of 50+ each years,so they are available.for the longtale availablility i seriously dont care,because thats the shape we like arm included,and especialy the eye

mike
jlong
Posted 4/29/2007 5:23 PM (#253525 - in reply to #253488)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Mike,
How can you say my LongTales are not unique without ever trying one out for yourself?

I love the River Rat spinnerbaits and know first hand how good of a bait they are. In fact, I give them some recognition on our LongTale website. Also, check out the 48 incher I caught on a River Rat spinnerbait... my photo is on the River Rat website.... proving that I respect and take advantage of that fine product too. The LongTale DoubleShot is very similar to the River Rat..... so I admit that design is not completely unique.

http://www.riverratlures.com/17501.html

The short-arm LongTale designs are very similar to Dick Pearson's Grinder... but different enough in my opinion. Different hooks. Different blade options. Different head designs. Different body materials. Etc.
Jokemon
Posted 4/30/2007 10:26 AM (#253628 - in reply to #253525)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle




Posts: 93


They are unique.......only the fact that I have never owned a spinnerbait that was made by a married couple. The guy does the hardware the girl the finish....excellent.

Oh.......and it is unique cause it has a great action to....so way to go!!!
Stein
Posted 5/2/2007 10:02 AM (#254071 - in reply to #253628)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 199


Location: Nebraska
Jason:

I just got my spinnerbaits and they look great! Quick service too. Can't wait until they get eaten!
jlong
Posted 5/10/2007 7:32 PM (#255582 - in reply to #254071)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Do you believe in the Self Fulfilling Prophecy (SFP)? If not, then how do you explain that my first two fish of '07 ate a LongTale Spinnerbait?

If LongTales are not unique... or you don't believe in the SFP... then these fish must have simply been HUNGRY on opening day.



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Guest
Posted 5/11/2007 9:34 AM (#255670 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


Congrats! nice fish!
pamuskyhunter
Posted 5/11/2007 10:25 AM (#255691 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 613


Location: big cove tannery pa
Nice looking fish jason, that is a monster advertisement.
esoxaddict
Posted 5/11/2007 12:29 PM (#255708 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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I think what he's trying to "prove" is that he got three fish on opening day on LongTale spinnerbaits...

Showing pictures is better proof than just saying you did, wouldn't you say?
jlong
Posted 5/11/2007 1:41 PM (#255717 - in reply to #255708)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
esoxaddict - 5/11/2007 12:29 PM

I think what he's trying to "prove" is that he got three fish on opening day on LongTale spinnerbaits...

Showing pictures is better proof than just saying you did, wouldn't you say?


EA... for the record.... I only caught 2 fish on LongTales on opening day. There are two photos of the same fish above. However, I did have the honor of netting a fish for my buddy Todd Forcier to make our opening day total of 3 fish. His fish, by the way, ate a bucktail and NOT a LongTale.

And lastly, I wasn't trying to PROVE anything by posting the pictures. I love to catch muskies... big or small.... and after 5 months of a closed season... it simply felt GREAT to catch a few muskies... regardless of their size.

Yah... I hope to give my lures some exposure from this post.... but its certainly not a contest. I"m not sure why some people are so competitive... or jeolous... or whatever prompts them to post so negatively. I caught a few fish on some of my own baits and shared the photos online. Nothing more than that. Hopefully I can catch a few more fish like this 49 incher that ate a LongTale.... but I'm still going to enjoy each and every fish I catch.... regardless of size.




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EsoxHawk
Posted 5/11/2007 2:25 PM (#255723 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle




Posts: 89


Jason

Good for you - I own a dozen of your baits and have bought a handful for my dad and friends - they are super. Any muskie is a good muskie - same goes for photos, I like your shots of the "future" - KIDS with muskies. Are you bragging - No - are you showing, telling, sharing, yes! I thought that's what fisherman do - especially the guys on this board. Keep 'um coming and have a big season.
Guest
Posted 5/11/2007 3:01 PM (#255728 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


That's right good for you! I even add a few inches to my fish when telling a story.....I can't help it....sad really...lol
esoxaddict
Posted 5/11/2007 3:30 PM (#255730 - in reply to #255728)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 8865


You're just trying to make him post the check again, or the ring...
Bytor
Posted 5/15/2007 1:12 PM (#256332 - in reply to #255730)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Location: The Yahara Chain
esoxaddict - 5/11/2007 3:30 PM

You're just trying to make him post the check again, or the ring...


Show Mota the money!!
MRoberts
Posted 6/1/2007 9:31 AM (#258944 - in reply to #256332)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 714


Location: Rhinelander, WI
LONG TALE's catching trophy fish of all species!!!!!!!!!

Here is a record class monster I got on the Wisconsin Northern Musky opener.

Nail A Pig!

Mike


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Posted 6/1/2007 10:51 AM (#258958 - in reply to #258944)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Mr. Roberts.... I realize that a STATE RECORD is a STATE RECORD.... but c'mon.... a DOGFISH??????

Congrats, bud!
Grunt Lures
Posted 6/1/2007 7:29 PM (#259016 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 786


Location: Minnesota
LOL!!! Good catch MRoberts! What did his teeth look like? Mr Gummy!
jlong
Posted 7/9/2007 8:16 PM (#264393 - in reply to #259016)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
The "Clear Water Killer" is ready for action. Hopefully my long time fishing partner can break the 50 inch mark next week with this gem. This one is for you, Piggy!!! I'll be ready with the net.




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Posted 8/10/2007 4:06 PM (#269490 - in reply to #264393)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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Location: Black Creek, WI
Black Flashabou has been popular. Cool stuff.




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Posted 8/10/2007 4:11 PM (#269491 - in reply to #269490)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





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Location: Black Creek, WI
The Long Tale Tackle Pro Staff has been having fun testing the "Little Shot" prototypes this summer!


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Whoolligan
Posted 8/10/2007 6:08 PM (#269498 - in reply to #269491)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle




Posts: 457


jlong - 8/10/2007 4:11 PM

The Long Tale Tackle Pro Staff has been having fun testing the "Little Shot" prototypes this summer!

Those are, bar-none, the absolute best pictures on any fishing website anywhere. I can't wait for my little dood to actually sit in the boat and fish. It's bad enough that he screams and yells when Dad(me) goes fishing without him already, makes me feel guilty. I have taken him a couple of times, and he will sit patiently for about five, six hours.
On another note, I'm going to have to order four or five of those in a few minutes :P
jlong
Posted 8/27/2007 6:37 PM (#272009 - in reply to #253466)
Subject: RE: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
The "Pro Staff" is still hard at work. These "customs" have produce well for my little guy this season! And, he's pretty proud of his Long Tale Tackle hat... heh heh.



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Guest
Posted 8/29/2007 5:22 PM (#272364 - in reply to #264393)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle


that clear water killer looks awesome! i might have to order a couple of them soon!
jlong
Posted 10/3/2007 6:20 PM (#277968 - in reply to #272364)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 1939


Location: Black Creek, WI
Pete at "The Sportsman" in Appleton requested a custom color for his shop.... appropriately named Pete's Perch. Mighty tasty color pattern, in my opinion!


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RiverMan
Posted 10/3/2007 10:43 PM (#277998 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle




Posts: 1504


Location: Oregon
Some beautiful lures.

Jed V.
muskynightmare
Posted 10/4/2007 1:16 AM (#278003 - in reply to #186450)
Subject: Re: New Basement Bait Co. - Long Tale Tackle





Posts: 2112


Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water
Jodi (jason's wife) is now tying custom patterns available at the shop. Her work is good stuff.