What I really want is some Sexy Green Shad 6 XDs. Tackle Warehouse hasn’t had them since last year and LBF just refunded a back order of 3 that have been back ordered for 3 months. Talked to a shopkeeper at a tackle store on Cedar Creek Saturday and they said it has been a nightmare getting orders from Strike King. They’re going to ship to big box stores first (Bass Pro, Academy) but the problem is, they don’t carry the sneaky colors. Sexy Shad and Chartreuse Black Back is about all you’ll find
I have no idea if he can help you....but itd be where I would go if I was you. Look up McKee Outdoors on FB if you got it and message them what you are looking for. The owner/guy that runs it, Matthew Logan is on top of things and has always been a good person to buy from. Its also a local mom and pop if that matters...a very good one too. If anyone could help, I'd bet it would be someone like him. He's not Bass Pro or Cabelas....but he sure does get good stock and has had the hot items in stock when available.
https://www.facebook.com/MckeeOutdoorsMatthew Logan is the guy that I've dealt with there...he'll probably be the one to answer any fb messages if you reach out that way. Good luck
I would prefer to buy from small shops but most of the time they just don't have the inventory.
if youre on facebook, id look up that McKee outdoors too. Guy gets very good stock....like surprisingly good. when the OG slims dropped he had some, just had some fire craw jackhammers during peak season and ive also seen him post flat worms. Its a real sleeper shop that has really good stuff! $5 shipping too....not sure if he'll do that for rods, but im sure itll be a reasonable price either way since he does $5 flat shipping for pretty much any order already.