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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1317.1 | $$$$$Save$$$$ | CSMADM::BOURGAULT | | Fri Feb 02 1990 14:51 | 9 |
| If anyone is looking for a Doel Fin. The price in the Cabela's Catalog
is $39.95. I'm still a little sceptacle about the efficiency of these
units. If there so good why has'nt a major motor producer built one
into their motors. Northern Bass is at the show and a lot of the
merchandise that they had was the same price as Bass Pro. The hook
honer was around $39.00 and the new Ninja prop was $19.95, "Suprise"
you will need an a adaptor with some motors they are $7.50. I asked
them if these prices are show prices and they said they are the same
at their store.
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| 1317.2 | T LURES AT THE CENTRUM | PACKER::BACZKO | Save the whales collect a whole set | Fri Feb 02 1990 16:11 | 12 |
|
"T" LURES at the Centrum Softest rubber around. And GOOD prices
Sorry I got all of there pumpkin seed gitzits.
BASS PRO has last years ABU baitcasters for sale like the SYNCRO
that goes for $79 for $59 and other ones to boot, not the ultra cast
version :>(
Does any one got a SYNCRO reel if so how do you like it??
Les
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| 1317.3 | ex | WJOUSM::BOURGAULT | | Mon Feb 05 1990 09:02 | 9 |
| Les I received a Syncro two speed for Christmas I haven't used it yet
but I'm itchin to put some line on it. I purchased some at the show
at a reasonable price" Same as Bass Pro for Tri Max " One of the unique
features is that you change the spools in about 15 seconds. I'll drop
you a line when I finally wet some line with it. Your right about "T"
Lures they did have some nice rubber goods. My buddy and I ended up
buying a lot of Gitzit leads. Speaking of Gitzits" Zylas has some
on sale $12.00 per 100. Some of the bags are mixed with 2 1/2" to
4" but they have quite a few colors they are put out by Bassin Man.
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| 1317.4 | XLT Syncho is an Ultra Caster | CPDW::OTA | | Mon Feb 05 1990 11:35 | 10 |
| Les
The XLT Synchro 1 and 2 are both ultra cast versions and are indeed on
sale in the Bass Pro Shops (BPS) for $59.99 verses the centrum prices of
$79.00.
Also the BPS has all the Zara Spooks on sale for $3.49. This is a
great price because I have seen spools selling for as high as $6.49.
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| 1317.5 | | 16BITS::LUCIA | Ice fishing makes your worm stiff | Mon Feb 05 1990 16:36 | 3 |
| I bought 4 spooks this morning (g-finish are $3.79). Can't beat that
price. Highest I've ever seen them is $6.25.
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| 1317.6 | "You don't need any more FISHING stuff!" | TOMCAT::PRESTON | Evacuate the premises | Thu Feb 08 1990 12:51 | 10 |
| I recently ordered a new reel and a bunch of soft plastic lures (Kalin
worms, etc) from Bass Pro, and wonder now if I should have bought a few
spooks as well, but my wife has this resistance threshold that I try
not to cross... "what? another lure??"
Maybe someone can start a new topic:
"How I Justify all this Fishing Stuff to my Wife"
Ed
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| 1317.7 | No wonder those gizzits sell so well? | PACKER::GIBSON | DTN225-5193 | Thu Feb 08 1990 13:17 | 18 |
| a fellow whom works in the same building my wife does mentioned to her
yesterday that he noticed my boat in the driveway. He was talking about
his boat & explained to her that Its better that I be off fishing
rather than hootin around the bars with the boys and pickin up easy
woman. Just use that explanation next time your wife asks why you had
to buy more fishing tackle. Lord know that no respectable fisherman
would be caught hangin around a bar pickin up babes? Right?
Now iffen we was down in Dixie where them good ol'e boys have nuff
sence to combine their barooms with the pool hall & tackle shops, then
you would need to come up with another explaination. Like... Ahhh, Yes
dear me an Bubba are just goin to do some "red Snapper" huntin.
Yes dear, We has to go a night, theys just don't bite in the daylight.
Signed Anonomus
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| 1317.8 | Did I say that? | MCIS5::WIERSUM | The Back Deck Wizard | Thu Feb 08 1990 13:51 | 7 |
|
Oh that old thing..........that belongs to Ron.
Now I just have it delivered to the office
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| 1317.9 | | SEMIU5::MATTSON | | Fri Feb 09 1990 13:07 | 10 |
| Gang,
I was driving down to the Auburn Mall last night,when I went by the Fair
in Worcester I noticed a sign that said Fishing Expo 16-17th. If any of you
remember from last year this had some good prices. Usaully they bring in a few
Reps from the different companies and also have a sale on all the fishing items.
Which last year was quite a selection for a department store.
I'm sure anyone in the Worcester area will also see this advertised in
the paper soon. So far I've only seen the sign on the side of the Store.
Gary
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| 1317.10 | K Mart sale | CASPRO::BACKLOG | | Fri Feb 09 1990 13:10 | 12 |
| re .5
> I bought 4 spooks this morning (g-finish are $3.79). Can't beat that
> price. Highest I've ever seen them is $6.25.
I just discovered that K-Mart is selling Herron Zara Pooches and
Teeny Torpedos for $3.74 - darn good price.
Sale ends tomorrow..
Ed
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| 1317.11 | spending so I can save! | HPSTEK::HAUER | | Mon Feb 12 1990 13:15 | 9 |
|
Nice savings at the FAIR sale.....ie....gitzit's $0.99 for pack of
five...get there before the MOLESTA buys all the craw colored and
pumpkins seed....:-), also rapalas and crankbaits for $1.99 to
$2.99. Rods and reels on sale also.
Gitzit'
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| 1317.12 | Can I get ther from Hudson Ma? | EUCLID::PETERSON | GOVERNMENT is a VERB! | Mon Feb 12 1990 15:49 | 10 |
|
Directions to The Fair in Worcester please. I have a dentist
appointment 2/16 and will NEED a good diversion after.
How are their prices on canoe paddles and PFD's for adults and kids?
CP
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| 1317.13 | Cant get there from here! | JUPITR::NEAL | | Tue Feb 13 1990 07:18 | 5 |
| The Fair is right on RT 20 at the Worcester/Auburn line. From Hudson
you could take 290 to 20 east, probably the longest way, but the
easiest. There prices on pfd's and paddles are reasonable.
Rich
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| 1317.14 | | DECSIM::DEMBA | | Tue Feb 13 1990 09:02 | 5 |
| you also can take rt 290 west, take rt 140 west, go about 5 miles, take
left onto rt 12, go about 1 mile, shopping ctr will be on the left with
the Fair in it.
Steve
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| 1317.15 | Fair Sale THUMBS DOWN | DEMING::MATTSON | | Mon Feb 19 1990 09:24 | 22 |
| Gang,
Did anyone stop at the Fair this weekend for the sale. I was really
unimpressed. The Rapalas that were on sale were only the real light
ones, The Uncle Josh Pork rinds I couldn't find anything in black or
brown. The the ABU/GARCIA rep told me that they're wasn't any such real
as the new Ambassaduer Mag Plus that I must have mistaken it for the Lite
series of reels(Gee that's funny BPS must be making these reels up,and
the person in the notes file that said he just bought one must be
imagining it too).
I also saw some items from a company called Silsco. I asked the Rep
what kind of guaranty these reels carry,and his reply was the same as
everyone else,break it and you bring it back. I asked where is this in
writting and he told me that nobody advertises that you can do this. I
said ABU sure does. Everything else I saw was ok but still not the
quality of items you can get at BPS or even some of the local Tackle
shops.
Is this me just being overcritical or did other folks notice this
at the Fair this year also. Last year I thought was much better in
regards to the Sale and mechandise offered.
Gary
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| 1317.16 | boo hiss...to the FAIR | HPSTEK::HAUER | | Mon Feb 19 1990 11:04 | 14 |
|
Gary...I agree....just another variation of the old "bait and
switch"...excuse the pun.
The $1.99 specials on Rebel, Heddon and other lures was a big
box of lures with colors that...well you know....only "YOU" would
love....:-)
Count me in the group of those that were disappointed. DID find
the color gitzit's that I was looking for....so it wasn't an
entire waste of time.
Gitzit'
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| 1317.17 | prepare to sound the alert | ARCHER::PRESTON | Know-whut-I-mean Vern? | Mon Feb 19 1990 12:41 | 18 |
| It seems that there is a fishing stuff big sale at K Mart each spring.
(I don't think that mini-sale a while back was it), and they have put
most of the decent stuff on sale, not the odd pieces. Problem is,
sometimes I (we) don't hear about it until it's almost (or already)
over.
The first guy to hear of it should post it so we can all pounce on it
this year!
Can anybody tell where my thoughts have been lately? It's not obvious
is it? I have a photo of me holding a smallie wearing a t-shirt and
shorts - and Terminal Angler hat (me, not the fish) on the dock at Winni
last summer. It's almost more than I can stand, but anticipation is
half the fun, right?
Ed
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| 1317.18 | Maybe had to ask for a deal. | CURIE::POPIENIUCK | | Mon Feb 19 1990 14:19 | 25 |
| I think I did OK. I took a trip to The Fair on Friday with the express
purpose of buying a Walker Downrigger set up. I wanted the package
deal that includes everything except the ball. The model is the dual
holder, electric. I finally met a rep there for Walker. I was looking
for a sign and was about to leave when I saw this guy setting up a
tripod gizmo with 2-3 models on it. I asked him about what I was
after and he said he had a demo unit, new and in the box, just been
demo'd a couple times. It happened to be the saltwater model (more
corrosion resistance). I think It was called the Offshore, or
something like that. (Sorry, can't recall the model.) Anyway, he sold
me the whole package for $350 and threw in a couple extra rigging
pieces besides and gave me his card in case I have any questions.
I believe I got the top of the line model and the whole kit package
besides, for what I would have paid for just the downrigger freshwater
model itself without the extra gear.
This guy went out of his way for me, couple trips back to his truck.
My experience has been that if you're looking for a deal then ask for a
deal. The worst that can happen is you'll be told no.
Anyway, I'm real happy and can't wait to try out the unit come spring.
Pete
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| 1317.19 | Shopping Attack (Its over) | CGVAX2::HAGERTY | Jack Hagerty KI1X | Tue Feb 20 1990 10:39 | 21 |
| I have to confess. I went to the NH fishing show in the Manchester, NH
armory. I had what you call 'big time credit'. It was my birthday. I
had brought back my BIG xmas gift, a 250+ leather brief case, and I am
supposed to do somthing for my 'quit smoking' anniversary. 12 years. I
was planning on buying either a PT33P or the new team Daiwa. I was
told I didnt need to spend all that much, just buy the 5 ball bearing
Samurai by Daiwa. $100 vs 65. BUT they dont have any!!
By Monday I could not stand it any longer. I called BPS.
Got some worms
Vest for 'hard' running. $44.
Two Canvas shirts (you know those 'Sales' they have when you call?)
Color C lector (always wanted this.)
The 5 Ball bearing SAmurai (left handed)
I was just gonna buy another Bionic Blade, but for a few bucks more I
more I got the combo with the Express I. Like sort of an extra reel?
$89 bucks..
I cant begin to tell you how much better I feel. In about 6 days Ill
be even better --MY wife said last night -- OH - I thought you were
going to spend 4-500 at the show. I saved about $200 bucks by her
calculations!!
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| 1317.20 | | SEMIU5::MATTSON | | Wed Feb 21 1990 09:04 | 13 |
| Jack,
I wish I could use that logic with mt wife. But dear by buying 1000
worms in bulk,1000 Gitzits,and 5 Bass Pro rod and reel combo's, I save over
300 dollars. I can't understand why your complaining.
This is almost as good as the note I read a while ago about the guy
that told his wife he won his new boat in a fishing tournament. It sure is
easy to dump a bundle on Bass Pro with all those items at great prices.
Overall it sounds like you enjoyed yourself and your feeling much
better spending some hard earned cash on fishing items. By the way you were
right I already want a bigger boat. Hey maybe I can win one at the next
tournament!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary
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| 1317.21 | KMart Sale | CSSE::JUDSON | What do you mean it isn't supported | Thu Mar 01 1990 13:32 | 4 |
| K-Mart sale is started on 2/25, will end 3/10, good prices on Zara's and
many other items, specially reels.
Bruce
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| 1317.22 | which tackle..? | HYEND::J_BORZUMATO | | Fri Mar 02 1990 10:12 | 5 |
| does K-Mart carry mostly fresh water items, or a good selection of
salt and fresh....
Jim
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| 1317.23 | Yeah, K-Mart carries salt water stuff | TOMCAT::PRESTON | Know-whut-I-mean Vern? | Fri Mar 02 1990 12:26 | 15 |
| Can't speak for every K-Mart, but the one's in Chelmsford, Nashua, and
Laconia do have salt water items. HOWEVER, since I know nearly nothing
about salt water fishing - except that it requires heavier and more
expensive tackle.
BTW - I stopped at the Nashua K-Mart yesterday and their sale items are
good but a little spotty (that means I wish there were more things on
sale) but the savings on the sale items were respectable. I got a
Mann's Rat (weedless top-water bait) for (if I recall) a little less
than $2.
Ed
Still hoping for a real blow-out sale before it really warms up!
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| 1317.24 | JR Discount, Nashua | TOMCAT::PRESTON | Know-whut-I-mean Vern? | Fri Mar 02 1990 14:05 | 13 |
| Oh yeah, check out JR Discount on DW highway (north bound side) near
the ADAP. They're putting out their tackle, and the prices are great!
Problem is the selection is a bit poor, some orphan brands, etc.
They have a bunch of name-brand reels and the prices look pretty good.
Price of mono line is too high, though. Last year they had a big table
of lures, all $2. Most were oddballs, but some decent name brands...
BUT, I got a nice Plano utility box (perfect for a small worm box) for
only $3. Same thing at K-Mart was $4.88.
Worth checking out if you're in the area...
Ed
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| 1317.25 | Cod jigs | LEVERS::SWEET | | Fri Mar 02 1990 15:29 | 9 |
| I am going to be buying cod jigs in bulk in a week of two from
a wholesaler. The prices usually run about $7.50 for 14oz and
around $8. for 17oz stailess norwegian jigs. I will get the exact
prices next week. Does any one else want me pick some up for them?
This guy also has tuna handline and rod and reel gear as well.
Send mail to levers::sweet.
Bruce
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| 1317.26 | And they take 'Plastic' too.. | CGVAX2::HAGERTY | Jack Hagerty KI1X | Mon Mar 05 1990 12:10 | 8 |
| Re: a few back.
Jim B - If you dont know already, Zylas in Merrimack NH is VERY GOOD on
prices on salt water tackle. And they have a tremendous selection. You
may already know this. I just returned from K-mart here on 101A and I
didnt notice enough stuff - in salt water or prices -- that would make
me want to go back. I dont know where you live, but its like a 'Spags'
with respect to fishing equipment. I'd quess -- Zylas has about 10
times the number of rods on display than Spags. Remmember-- my guess.
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| 1317.27 | NEF | FARAD::GIBSON | DTN225-5193 | Mon Mar 05 1990 14:10 | 12 |
| Bruce!
Are you buyingh the COD JIGs wholesale from New >England Fishing Gear?
They will discount their allready low prices to you if you show them
you are a dealer. I need about 20 Gill net floats & the same ammount of
Lobster Bouys. If you going up there? Give me a call and I'll go with
ya. I may get a couple of hudge Vike jigs also & one of those big bill
fishermans hats & two of their serrated blade glow handle bait knives.
Walt
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| 1317.28 | Bargin's at Mac's | KYOA::HELMKE | | Tue Mar 06 1990 10:16 | 20 |
| Mac's in Shark River NJ is having there annual big sale till March
11th. They do mail order. Phone 201 774-4360.
Some examples,
Penn
30TW 285.99 50TW 329.99 40GLS 109.99 114HL 76.99 115L 79.99
320GT 42.99 330GT 49.99 Good Prices on all Penn Rods & Reels
Penn Downriggers 600 149.99 625 189.99 800 259.99 825 299.99
Good Prices on Shimano and ABU/Garcia
Lures up to 50% off
Hook Honer 36.99
ANDE line 1/4lb 5.99 1lb 16.99 3lb 49.99 12 to 80 lb test.
Lots of other good stuff at good prices.
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| 1317.29 | | ROBOAT::HEBERT | Captain Bligh | Tue Mar 06 1990 15:07 | 4 |
| I was in Spag's in Worcester Saturday. They were selling Penn 113H reels
for $59. Nothing else really caught my eye.
That reel is $65 right now at Zyla's, and that's for one week only.
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| 1317.30 | Pop Sci sale at K-MART | DECSIM::DEMBA | | Wed Mar 07 1990 08:36 | 83 |
| The sales flyer comes with issues of Popular Science (APRIL)
magazine. From my experience in the past, it is a
separate sale from the flyers found in the store, etc..
Also from experience, you need to bring in a copy of
the sales flyer to identify the sale. Which means
having to buy a copy of PS.
The sale is on from March 25 - April 7 at K-Mart.
I expect that there will be another sale with flyers
sent out in general mailing. Their regular sale may
go on the same time as this one, but not have the same
items as found in this flyer on sale, etc.etc. Your guess
is as good as mine.
I have listed a good 75% of the items on sale, hope you
find it useful.
Steve
Reels
ITEM: Price:
1) Zebco #33c 19.97
2) Zebco one classic 26.97
3) Quantum ss20 19.37
4) " ss40 21.37
5) Shimano baitcast 1000 32.88
6) " FX-II 14.88
7) " Ulta-lite 22.88
8) " AX100 "
9) " AX200 "
10) Abu Garcia XLT II 79.97
11) " 4600C 59.97
12) " 5500C 44.88
13) others...
Rods
1) Abu Garcia Crossfire XT 26.97
2) Shimano Aeroglass 14.88
3) Berkley Stinger 19.97
4) " HOT ROD 24.88
5) " Lightning 30.88
6) others...
Fishfinders
1) Hummingbird LCR400 129.00
2) Eagle I.D. 136.77
3) " Nav-Guide 299.00
Trolling Motors
1) Minn Kota #65MX 219.00
2) Minn Kota Sonar 35 169.00
Trolling Batteries
1) Voyager KC24 MF 49.93
2) " KM24 starting/trolling 64.93 (620 MCA, 125 min res)
2) " KM27 starting/trolling 64.93 (720 MCA, 300 cycles)
Tackle boxes
1) Fenwick Blackhawk 9.84
2) Plano Magnum over&under 19.84
2) Plano Magnum dbl satchel 11.00
3) others...
Other items
1) reel/rod combos
2) coolers
3) small selection of lures
4) boat cover (14-18ft) 80.00
5) waders 30.00
6) Trilene 8lb hi-vis or clr 4.47
7) " 10-14 " " " 4.97
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| 1317.31 | | BUNYIP::QUODLING | Gimme a Mail Jeep, and I'm dangerous | Thu Mar 08 1990 17:31 | 13 |
| re
<<< Note 1317.29 by ROBOAT::HEBERT "Captain Bligh" >>>
>I was in Spag's in Worcester Saturday. They were selling Penn 113H reels
>for $59. Nothing else really caught my eye.
>That reel is $65 right now at Zyla's, and that's for one week only.
And BassPro's normal catalog price is $59.99...
q
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| 1317.32 | | SCAACT::BEAZLEY | | Fri Mar 16 1990 18:47 | 11 |
| Ole Coonass foun hissef a gud bargain on a reel. I brought mysef to de
Garcia place to git a new nut for my ole Ambassadeur 5000 to hol de
handle on. Well, wile I wuz dere dey had som factory reconditioned wuns
wit a gud price. I bought myssef a rebuilt Ambassador 5500 wit ball
bearins for $30!! Dey had som real old wuns too, mosly 4000s, 5000s,
and 5500s. Dere wuz a few spinnin wuns.
If chew kin find wun ob dese Garcia centers op dere, chew kin git a gud
price.
Coonass
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| 1317.33 | Hermans: Tackle 20% off this week | ARCHER::PRESTON | Know-whut-I-mean Vern? | Mon Mar 19 1990 10:55 | 1 |
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| 1317.34 | JR is geared up... | ARCHER::PRESTON | Tough as a $2 steak | Mon Mar 26 1990 13:11 | 26 |
| JR Discount on DW highway in Nashua is now fully stocked with fishin'
stuff...
I got a couple of packs of Bassin' Man gitzit jigs for $1 ea, a Bomber
shallow-med crankbait for $2, a pack of 5 10" (yeah, that's TEN inch!)
Culprit worms (for lunker hunting) for $1 and a pack of 8" Creme
plastic "Reel Eels", also for $1. (they look like giant leeches!)
Their $2 lure table is out, mostly with the same junk they had last
year, but I did find that Bomber crankbait, so it was a deal. There
were a few other buys there, but I didn't want to further antagonize
the wife who gives me the "talk" whenever I come home with "more
fishing stuff..!"
They also have a good selection of quality hooks (prices seen ok), and
several shelves of name brand tackle boxes. Example: Plano 757 for $25 -
is that a good price? I think it compares to Bass Pro. Lots of average
grade rods (Zebco etc), and some name brand reels at fairly good prices.
They also had spools of 40lb test line (old-looking label said they
were made by Berkley) for $1 apiece, and a bunch of monofilament from
Korea for the same price. Name brand line is no bargain.
It's worth stopping if you're on the way by...
Ed
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| 1317.35 | Help on MITCHELL 3510 RD | CESARE::CATERINI | C6 B8 = formula del bagno | Wed Mar 28 1990 03:24 | 12 |
| Hello fishermen,
a quick help for a friend here in Italy: could you please check
on your mail order catalogs for the:
BEST PRICE on a reel MITCHELL 3510 RD Full Control
I'll appreciate the phone number also to place the order in case
it's possible to get the item oversea.
Thanks
Joe
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| 1317.36 | FISH FINDER SALE in MASS. | HPSTEK::CYGAN | | Thu Mar 29 1990 07:39 | 18 |
| FYI ----> Prime Value Mart in Auburn Mass. (I'll assume ALL PVM's in
Mass have the Huminbird TCR-1ID on sale this week for
$249.99 and that price INCLUDES the optional Temperature
Sensor, which normally costs $59!
The also have the Eagle ULTRA on sale for $249
This price is good for this week ONLY, and they don't do
lay-aways.
The TCR price even beats out the Gander Mountain price
(For once)
HEY-----------> Are all 'dem RED fish I see EDIBLE?????
Dick
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| 1317.37 | | TOOK::SWIST | Jim Swist LKG2-2/T2 DTN 226-7102 | Wed Apr 04 1990 11:58 | 3 |
| Exactly where on the DW highway is JR discount? That road is now so
loaded with shopping centers it's impossible to locate by eyeballing!
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| 1317.38 | | WAHOO::LEVESQUE | Is any of this sinkin' in now, boy? | Wed Apr 04 1990 12:34 | 5 |
| It's up on the northern end of DW highway, before you get to route 3. It's
across from the Mitsubishi dealership- it's on the northbound side of the road,
by the ADAP.
The Doctah
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| 1317.39 | Exactly here... | TOMCAT::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Wed Apr 04 1990 12:36 | 10 |
| Ummm, let's see. Hang on while I get the phone book....
Ok, here it is. The address is 112 DW Highway. It's in a little
strip mall just after the Midas muffler shop, and before the ADAP
(going north). The mall is "L" shaped and JR's is in the corner.
Ed
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| 1317.40 | I dunno, it jus' broke... | ARCHER::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Mon Apr 16 1990 12:03 | 26 |
| I was just wondering if anybody out there has bothered to compare the
various brands of minnow type crankbaits. I have a few Rapalas (which
are the finest quality) a few Rebels (almost as fine - seem to work
just as well) and the Asian-made K-Mart and Bass Pro Shops type.
I was fishing with a friend of mine on Saturday - his first time - and
he managed to break the bill off one of my silver floaters (how I don't
know) and it's one of those asian types. This makes me wonder:
Would it have broken if it were a Rapala (or Rebel)? If so, I'm glad
it was the cheaper kind. If not, maybe I should just stick with Rapalas
and Rebels, and spend more $$ (ouch)
Does anyone out there have an opinion on the value of these cheaper
imitations? They certainly *look* good to me, but the construction
seems just a little less sturdy than the top-o-the-line. We all lose
lures, so should I stick with el-cheapos and stay ahead in the $$
department, or will I have better success with the "best" stuff?
Also, while we're at it, what colors do you guys favor? I've got a few
baits in chartreuse and bright orange, but the only ones that have
caught fish for me are the silver or perch colors.
Thanks,
Ed
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| 1317.41 | Ol' Blue | NCBDFS::HOUSER | | Mon Apr 16 1990 12:43 | 20 |
|
Ed,
This is probably just personal preference but - I have alot of
Rapalas and nothing else. My favorite colors are white/blue backs
and perch. I do have a couple of other colors but hardly ever use
them. As far as size goes, the #9, #11, #13's get alot of use, with
the bigger #18 seeing limited use.
During our trips into the boundary waters, probably half of my fish
have been taken on #9 or #11 blue backs (ol' blue). Everything from
big crappie, walleye, smallies, and northern, including a 15 lb.
northern. Although the big northern tend to leave holes in the bodies.
Of course there is the problem of getting multiple trebles out of that
toothy mouth, but then that's the price you pay.
Bear
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| 1317.42 | awright ol' Blue! | ARCHER::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Mon Apr 16 1990 15:08 | 13 |
| > During our trips into the boundary waters, probably half of my fish
> have been taken on #9 or #11 blue backs (ol' blue). Everything from
> big crappie, walleye, smallies, and northern, including a 15 lb.
> northern. Although the big northern tend to leave holes in the bodies.
> Of course there is the problem of getting multiple trebles out of that
> toothy mouth, but then that's the price you pay.
I think I could live with that!
Ed
(proud to say I got an "ol' Blue" countdown - I'll give it a log more
use now!)
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| 1317.43 | Garbage in, Garbage out | ASABET::VARLEY | | Tue Apr 17 1990 10:45 | 11 |
| The el cheapos have lousy hardware which often rusts. They (and also
Rebels) tend to run cockeyed, so you're constantly tuning 'em. I like
blue/white or gold/black, but mostly for floaters. Chatreuse works
better on regular "fat" type crank baits for me. I haven't tried 'em
for bass yet, but I'll bet the Bomber "A" series would be good. Great
quality and even King salmon can't destroy 'em.
I NEVER buy that brand x garbage. Think about it, if the guys who fish
for a living thought they were any good, they'd use 'em, and I know
they get their lures for free.
--The Bandit
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| 1317.44 | Where and when ??? | VICKI::DODIER | Food for thought makes me hungry | Tue Apr 17 1990 12:46 | 17 |
| Buying various crankbait quality/colors probably depends on what
you use them for.
I fish a section of the Merrimack river for smallmouth. I tend to
like a color I refer to as nuclear green. I also prefer an "el cheapo"
as one of the best methods I've found to catch them is to cast the lure
into a cement wall and let it fall into the water. About 8 out of every
10 smallmouths I catch there is done that way.
Needless to say this does a number on the lure after a while. I
just can't see using a good lure for that. Especially since action has
little to do with anything most of the time.
On the other hand, if your casting to open water or trolling, it's a
pain to have to keep adjusting them so I prefer a shad rap then.
To each their own I guess........RAYJ
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| 1317.45 | I'll be happy to endorse Rapalas! | TOMCAT::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Tue Apr 17 1990 13:13 | 17 |
| You're right, I forgot that Rebels tend to run cockeyed. That makes
them inferior to Rapalas in my book...
I've used the Bomber Long "A" (gold color made famous by John Easter)
for bass, and they do work well - and don't run cockeyed. Put them on
my list of top quality baits.
As far as the pros who don't use brand X hardware, I'd say it's because
the name brand manufacturers just hand 'em brand new lures by the
truckload. If they sent ME a few cases, I wouldn't be tempted by the
brand X stuff either! I like the argument that says if they work - and
are cheap - then why not use them. There's places where the risk of
losing or damaging them is a little too high for me to comfortably use
$5 Rapalas. In fact I got a great response from a BIG bass (yeah, I
missed him) from a $.79 Spags River Runt imitator.
Ed
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| 1317.46 | Pawn shop tackle | HPSCAD::WHITMAN | Acid rain burns my BASS | Wed Apr 18 1990 12:14 | 5 |
| Some of the best tackle bargains I've found were in PAWN shops... Usually I
get what ever they have a $1 apiece. Now I'll grant you these are Florida
prices, but don't overlook the used stuff for a real deal.....
Al
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| 1317.47 | | ARCHER::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Tue Apr 24 1990 15:15 | 6 |
| Building 19 in Burlington, Mass. has some South Bend boron/graphite
medium action, 5.5 ft. baitcasting rods for $14.95 in a box with other
rods that are just junk.
Worth it.
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| 1317.48 | Tackle Bargains in the New England area. | BLUMON::QUODLING | Expatriate Aussie | Thu Jul 26 1990 23:38 | 11 |
| Just thought I would start a note on local tackle Bargains in the New
England area.
Zylas have 12 and 20lb test Berkeley TriMax in 275 yard spools, for only
$5.00. This compares to Bass Pro's price of $7.99. And it is the fancy
spools that you clip to you rode and wind on from...
Peter Q.
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| 1317.49 | wherezitat? | JUPITR::PARTAIN | It's a LUNKA!! | Mon Jul 30 1990 11:12 | 6 |
|
ok...so I dunno...where's Zylas?
cp
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| 1317.50 | | BUNYIP::QUODLING | Expatriate Aussie | Mon Jul 30 1990 14:06 | 12 |
| Merrimack, NH. Old route 3. take Rt 3 north into New Hampshire, till you
get to exit 11 (a toll exit), Turn left or ramp, and then left again at
lights, (past Hannah Jacks restaurant). Follow road for a couple of miles.
(warning there is a fork in the road where you should bear right...) WHen
you see the Merrimack, Post Office, and a Dunking Donuts on your left, you
are close, in fact you should be able to see it just past the lights on the
left. Park, go in, turn left, and you cant miss the fishing tackle. the
aforementioned bargain should be in a bin on the counter, to your right as
you enter the tackle area...
q
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| 1317.51 | Something to _really_ fight over! (Hey, that's mine!) | CHET::BEAUCHESNE | | Fri Sep 07 1990 12:29 | 19 |
|
JR's Discount on the DW Highway south in Nashua has reduced ALL of
their fishing (and pool) stuff to _50%_ off. The selection is getting
thin, but they do have some stuff left, especially reels (Triton, Penn,
Zebco, Quantum). Some examples of the prices:
ZEBCO 2020 reel was $18 now $9
PENN 285M reel was $25 now $12.50
Jitterbugs, etc was $3.50 now $1.75
2 pc Rain suits was $8 now $4
8' S/W pole & reel was $35 now $17.50
Foxie jigs was $1 now 50c
Those are just of the few that I remember. These may not be the
absolute lowest prices you'll find - so you may want to check out a
catalogue or two before going.
Oh, by the way - they take VISA/Mastercard (>$20) ;^)
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| 1317.52 | Current Sales ??? | STAFF::WOOD | | Wed Oct 31 1990 11:07 | 14 |
| Well, It's my dad's birthday coming up and he hinted he'd like
an ultralight setup as a gift. This is great as he usually gives
no clue as to potential gifts. He ends up with a bunch of shirts
or ties he could give two shits about. He's always been content
to troll around the lake with a ultra stiff boat rod, and lead core
line, whether fishing for bass, salmon or lake trout. Now he wants
to go ultralight after all these years! Great, I can finally shop
for someone and really enjoy it. So, my question is, has anyone
seen any sales on fishing tackle lately ? I would think many stores
would be thining out their stock. Marlboro, worcester, Fitchburg,
Acton, and anywhere else near by. Nashua might be ok too. Thanks
for any info.
Marty
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| 1317.53 | | IE0005::PUISHYS | Bob Puishys | Thu Nov 01 1990 07:53 | 4 |
| I don't know about sales, but Spags usually has a good selection of ultra
light rods...
Bassin Bob
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| 1317.54 | | ASABET::VARLEY | | Thu Nov 01 1990 09:50 | 3 |
| ZYLA's in Merrimack !
==Bandito
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| 1317.55 | | BUNYIP::QUODLING | Don't blame me, I didn't vote... | Tue Nov 06 1990 11:36 | 6 |
| Order him a Bass Pro Catalog and get him a gift certificate from them. Ring
1-800-basspro and they can send a catalog, and probably charge a gift
certicate to your credit card...
q
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| 1317.56 | Building 19 1/2 sale | COBRA::HURLEY | | Wed Jan 09 1991 13:32 | 14 |
| Just a f.y.i for anyone outthere looking for maybe a bargain, I
see a large add in the paper today that Building 19 1/2
(Burlington) store only has just purchase $378,496 dollars worth
of fishing and hunting items from a store out in Pittfield Mass
that had a small fire.
They say today January 9th is the first day that everything
will be out on the floor for sale..
I'll be stoppin in after work today and see what they have..
Hope everyone had a safe Holiday..
Hurls
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| 1317.57 | Check this out... | ARCHER::PRESTON | Show some restraint! | Mon Feb 04 1991 14:47 | 25 |
| L.L. Bean is having a warehouse sale in Nashua (yup!) on "truckloads
of this season's merchandise" (from the ad in the Globe said), now
thru Feb 24, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
They are located at 522 Amherst Street (route 101A) in Nashua. Look for
the banner out front. Park in back.
Mostly they have clothing and footwear, but I noticed a bit of fishing
stuff, too, specifically a dozen or so rods. I saw a Shimano Bullwhip
(what a dumb name!) for $25 - there were others, but I don't need
another fishing rod (what? I must still have the flu!). They also had
spare spools (Daiwa, etc), waders, backpacks, luggage, some books, etc.
They say they will be adding new stuff daily for the duration of the
sale. They take Master card and Visa too.
I got a couple of good deals there today during lunch - some of the
stuff is up to 60% off. The real good stuff - like Maine Hunting Shoes,
Baxter State parkas, Maine Warden parkas - is more like 25%-35% off.
Be advised... there's lots of oddball stuff with weird colors, styles,
etc, but it's worth the trip if you're not far away. It's about 1/2
mile north from DDD if you know where that is - and on the same side of
the road.
Ed
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| 1317.58 | How deep is deep?? | CGVAX2::VACHON | | Fri Feb 08 1991 09:10 | 16 |
| I just got a flyer from Service Merchandise notice that they have the
Humminbird TCR ID 1 on sale for $158.82 (which includes temperature
probe). I thought this was a really good price so I looked in last
years Bass Pro catalog to see how much they were selling it for, Well
the same depth finder (WITHOUT temperature probe!!) was $259
Does anybody out there have one of these? If you do how do you like it?
I want to buy a depth finder this year but I'm having a hard time
deciding which one I want.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Bass-O-Matic
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| 1317.59 | Service Merchandise Spring catalog | POOL::JMCLAUGHLIN | | Fri Feb 08 1991 15:37 | 11 |
| I want to service merchanise last night to buy the boat cover that they
advised and they didn't have any yet. He said a lot of the stuf woundn't
be in until march or I could order it with a 9 dollar shipping cost. So
call before driving over call to check if they have it.
Legend I was killing them last year 30 lb King, 28 lb Striper and all the
blue's you wanted .... ect. May have to take you out to break this stike of
bad luck and of cause to also drink some cold ones.
Jim
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| 1317.60 | UNBELIEVABLE | SALEM::JUNG | | Sat Feb 09 1991 10:15 | 7 |
| Wow...$159, thats a real good deal. I bought one last year...
Talk about depreciation!!! If I were you, I'd scrape it up, I
wouldn't even give it another thought. A real nice unit...
Jeff(Captain)
Team Starcraft
Is it ice-out yet!!!
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| 1317.61 | going once...twice..SOLD!! | CGVAX2::VACHON | | Mon Feb 11 1991 08:50 | 7 |
| Well I went to Service Merchandise and picked one up but when I got
there the price was reduced to $149....what a bargin!!
Now I just have to figure out how to install the unit. I just might
bring it down to Greens Marine and have them do it.
Bass-O-Matic
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| 1317.62 | | MRKTNG::TOMAS | | Mon Feb 11 1991 09:08 | 14 |
| Martial,
Save yourself the $$$ and install it yourself. It's really not difficult.
The only thing you need to be carefull of is the location and positioning
of the transducer. Make sure that it is centered between any lift strakes
to help minimize turbulence. I found that the transducer should be set
about 1/4" below the hull and with a slight forward angle, but that was
on my boat. I suspect that you'll have to play with the adjustment of the
transducer to achieve maximum performance at high speed after you get the
boat in the water.
Good luck.
-HSJ-
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| 1317.63 | save money, buy me a sixpack! | RANGER::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Mon Feb 11 1991 11:56 | 5 |
| Joe's right, don't even think about having Greene's do it, it's a
piece of cake. I'll give ya a hand if you'd like. That's a helluva
bargain. I paid $159 for my TCR101 w/ temp last fall.
donmac
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| 1317.64 | I'll let you drink AFTER it's installed!! | CGVAX2::VACHON | | Mon Feb 11 1991 14:09 | 19 |
| Hey what a guy, I take back everything I said about you and your
family!! I looked at the installation guide this morning and it
doesn't seem to be too difficult but I will take you up on your
offer on a lending hand. I don't have a drill but should be able
to come up with one. Do you have any silicone sealant?
The only thing now is trying to decide where I want to mount it on the
boat. I have a place in mind but I wont be able to use the the hardware
that shipped with the unit. If you remember what my boat looks like I
have about a 5" platform on both sides of the boat but you can't reach
it from underneath to screw on the nut to the bolts. I wonder if I can
use something like a self tapping screw?
Thanks!
Bass-O-Matic
P.S. Doc, feel free to move this note to where ever it belongs since
we are talking about installation and not bargins.
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| 1317.65 | | RAGS::DILSWORTH | I'm the NRA | Wed Feb 13 1991 12:53 | 8 |
| Bass-O-Matic,
I have my transducer monted on a kick-up bracket. This allows the
transducer to kick-up if you hit something. It also puts the mounting
holes about 4" above the bottom of the hull. Would this help you
mounting problem?
keith
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| 1317.66 | This works | JUPITR::NEAL | | Wed Feb 13 1991 13:32 | 21 |
| Bass O Matic, For your aluminum hull, I would do this, it worked
for me.
Drill the holes in hull. Use sheet metal screws to hold the
bracket on. Put silicone on the screw threads just before installing.
Install bracket. Install transducer, adjust to correct pitch. Fill
gap with silicone. Wipe off excess. Open Beer and watch it dry.
You will have to figure the best way to rout the wire over/through
the transom. I wouldn't drill any holes for that though.
While we are on the subject. When I was at the centrum for the
show, I talked to the EAGLE reps for a while. We got onto the subject
of Fiberglas instillation of transducers. They said that it has been
discovered that placing a gob of silicone on the inside of the hull
and sticking the transducer to it doesn't work in the long run. They
said that you may experience excessive noise wile underway. They
recommend that you use a epoxy for that type of installation. Any one
have that problem?
Rich
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| 1317.67 | have drill, will travel | RANGER::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Wed Feb 13 1991 13:55 | 8 |
| I think bass-o-matic was questioning the placement of his unit, not the
transducer, i've spoken with him and i'll be giving him a hand. Keith,
I think most units come with the kickup brackets these days, I know the
TCRs come with them. No problems... I've installed about 5 of them so
far (3 of my own and 2 friends) and moved a couple of mine a couple
times...
donmac
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| 1317.68 | fishing bargin | SNELL::MASOTTA | | Mon Feb 18 1991 17:18 | 15 |
| Hello to all you fishing people out there. I am new to
this so bear with me please. I have been fishing for many
years so I have a large assortment of equipment. I have
bought all kinds of lures, so I think I know prices
fairly well. The other day I was at Caldors in Methurn &
Stoneham. 2/16/91 & 2/17/91 Caldors fishing section has
a basket full of lures. Zara Spook, Rebel Shads, Heddon
Torpedos, Heddon repals, rattle traps, & other different
lures. Everything in this basket was $2.50 a piece.
Each time I bought these type lures I have much more for
them. It a deal in my opinion.
Good luck
Fishman Paul
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| 1317.69 | More tackle deals | HPSTEK::MMURPHY | | Tue Mar 05 1991 05:49 | 22 |
|
Morning Gang !!
Well lastnight when I got home there was a beautiful
bran spank'in new Classic Pro Draw Box in my kitchen !! Yes Mr. UPS
was in the neighborhood and stopped by. Anyways, which brings me to
the hole point of this note. In the packing of the box was a very
small sale flyier. Here are some of the items that I saw were
excellent deals.
1. Daiwa ultralight series spinning reels. model ul7/ul13 24.96
2. Crossfire XT 100% Graphite rods 26.99
3. ABU Garcia Cardinal Classics models C3 C4 C4x 32.99 (great deal)
4. Hummingbird lcr 400 $99.88
Those are just a sample of some of the items. If you'ld like
a copy of the flyier send me mail HPSTEK::MMURPHY and i'll mail
it out asap.
Now get out there and FISH !!
KIV
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| 1317.70 | Inventory (timing is everything) | MAIL::HOUSER | | Fri Mar 08 1991 17:58 | 19 |
|
Stopped by the local Wal-Mart yesterday on my lunch hour. All their
rods were 25% off, so I grabbed the Daiwa I've had my eye on. But as I
was leaving the fishing aisle a young employee came out around the
corner with a cart running over with lures. I seen a bare endcap and
asked if there was going to be a mark down. The reply I got was "yes,
everything will be $.50. Not 50% off, but 50 cents!!! I naturally
summized the lures were probably no-names, wrong! I grabbed a nearby
cart and proceded to load up. Some of what I got included, Shad-Raps,
#11 Rapalas, Dance-N-Shads, 10 packs of power worms, 25 packs of
maribou jigs, 10 packs of power grubs, Rat-l-traps, and assorted jigs.
I figured I got about $100 worth of lures for $17. I only wish I
would've had more money on me, and one less pager.
Bear (who's checking stores for inventory dates)
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