Blake

condolences to his family and friends

Rod looks good. Hope it brings ya some big ones through the ice.

Gerrit wow looks like bashing to me. I believe that both sides need to be heard so here is my take on it. Our website states this: Our Prices Our prices are competitive and our selection unbeatable. If you need it, we have it. Fishing World is truly your one-stop fishing experience without the hassle of driving out of the area. Your first comment in your first post "Why is it companies say they have the lowest price, or in Fishing Worlds case the most competitive? When is means absolutely NOTHING From Fishing Worlds website... "Our Prices Our prices are competitive and our selection unbeatable. If you need it, we have it. Fishing World is truly your one-stop fishing experience without the hassle of driving out of the area. " I have personally read this many times and where does it say MOST COMPETITIVE??? We are competitive on most items without a doubt or the owners of Fishing World would not have been on business for the last 18years!!! Your other comment Between Fishing World and Bills Bait and Tackle I spend 90% of my fishing budget.. "was kinda worried about complaining about a paying advertiser, but the truth is they need to live up to their word... Be competitive! Fishing world in my opinion is no where near this..." So obviously we must be really competitive on most items as price is so important to you and you readily admit spending most of you money there!!!! Your comments conflict more than once!!!! Your next comments "PS.... Blake, Now you know why I did not purchase those reels from you.. as you were more $$ then too." "Small outfits like these should be screaming for our business... I literally work 4 minutes from BPS, Jane and Hwy 7 area.... but I like to support the small local business man... but I DONT want to be raped in the process"... You called me at the store and I matched the lowest price you needed and you did not want to shop at BPS so I also offered you to line them for free and these were line counters which would have taken 600 yards for both reels. You were happy and told me that you always had great service at Fishing World and that you would drop by and pick them up. I put them away for you on your word and as shown you still did not pick them up going back on your word without even letting me know. FISHING WORLD HAD THE BEST PRICE YOU STILL did not buy or bother calling me to cancel your order. What does this say about your person or opinions???? Our pricing from lowrance is lower than last year but as we have just recieved the new pricing for 2008 some of the units price tags have not been changed. Wayne the person you talked to probably just looked on the box instead of looking it up in the CPU so that is why there was a change in price. To even suggest that this was anything but a mistake made by a new employee is wrong and you should not throw out the comments you did. I am sure that you have made atleast one mistake. This is why that the pricing was given the way it was and nothing more. The store tries to match prices or even best them but as stated that some of the units were purchased at last years price and we paid more for the units. It seems you expect all stores to match prices or even lose money for what you want or you will have a huge rant to deal with. Asking the mods to let your post stay shows to me that you were worried this was a bash and not so much a normal rant. IMHO your post should have been more like I got a great quote on a fish finder unit from Radio World and so far no retailers can beat this price does anyone have any other suggestions for the unit. If you wanted to post other reatilers pricing than be fair and post all others aswell. It is also amazing that this board can bash sponsors as without the sponsors of this board we lose it. Yes we lose the community!!!! I am truly sorry that we could not match the price of one unit. We did not deserve all this bad publicity from you. I am glad that some members have had good service and pricing from Fishing World and I look forward to serving all the members the best I can as do the owners and the other sales staff. I also hope the owners continue to sponsor this board in the future as it does have some great members. For a bit of contrast, check out this thread: http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...388&hl=clam. Fishing World praised for having something "fully stocked and a lot cheaper than most". Again you state " just wanted to inform other fishermen of my experience with the competitive pricing guarantee. " How about all the other times that you have shopped there as stated in your earlier posts?? How many times didyou go on the forum and let all know about your purchases or your satisfaction???? Fishing World also does alot for charities and people in the community with donations and sponsorships.Fishing World strive for great service and pricing. I am sure all companies have some issues and with the dealings with you personally in the past Gerrit I truly am shocked the lengths you have gone to try and hurt there business. I hope others have seen some of the other side of this issue and also some of the issues and comments that Gerrit has made which just are not true or very conflicting. It is too bad that you have done this instead of trying to get a hold of me orthe owners to help you out with your situation as we have been away for the last few days. I will end with full agreement of this comment I prefer to see our board continue on a positive note and not be involved in the personal destruction of a person or business, based on one experience. Moderators, I understand your position and can only hope you receive voluntary cooperation from members to maintain an acceptable level of discussion by showing respect for the other guy. I hope this clears some of the air and I will not post anything else and the only reason I posted this was for the members to see both sides of the issues and past experiences with the person who started this post. A response was asked for and this is my response and my opinion only on this post!!!!!!!!!!

Fishing World has also been lowering alot of their prices on the new shipments. The new Shimano reels are alot lower and with the rebates on them are the best deal going. They have also reduced the electronics and alot of different lures as well.

The new Compre 6' 10" MH would fit the bill niceley or if you can go for more the new Cumara Rods from Shimano are incredible!!!!!!

Great link thanks

The new Bob Izumi Seroes HT Rods are really nice for the money and I also agree with putting a decent reel on the rod. A 1000 Stardic is ideal bit also a 1000 Sienna would do the trick nicely.

Get the litlle bit bigger one Charles it will make a big difference in the long run.

Rick way to go. I truly beleive in Pay It Forward and the world would be a better place by far. If we did it in our community imagine how good it could be. Congrats on doing the right thing you are a good person and it will be paid forward. Blake

Berkley and Phenix artificials kicked butt this fall up there and on some of the lures we caught 25 fish before needing to change the bait.

My condolences. Stay strong and treasure the memories.

Happy 1 year birthday. Rick and TJ and all the other moderators and members you have done a great job.

Personal preference would be Fireline Ice Line in 2-6lb and then also the Trilene Ice line for a mono in 3lb.

I recommend Walkers as they are the ones I use this summer for Erie eries. The are solid rigeers and come with a lifetime warranty to boot. Check out there website for more info if you like.

Great job Rick.

There is a way they should be able to track in the purchases file in their CPU. These records are not deleted and it will take them alot of time to find but they should be able to find it if you give an approxiamate time of purchase.

Congrats Roger.

We have had them for a while down in the Hastings end of the lake, but with more and more coming in and them reproducing they will be all over the lake in droves. It will be interesting to see what this prolific lake will sustain over the next few years.

There is an article in the Spec today about him.... http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/288898

Great video TJ.

I already have some and I know Fishing World will be stocking them in 2008. They look great.

Yes lures rods and reels and other fishing gear have come down. Fishing World in Hamilton has been lowering prices on most of the new and old products. Shimano rods and reels are a good example and they are great prices to get them now.

Welcome to the board, look forward to your reports.