John Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Well, I stopped in Walmart at lunch to see if I could pick up a couple of spare life vests. No luck on the vests but they had Shimano Stimula rods for $19.97 each. They had both 6'6" and 7'0" medium power fast action. Picked up a 7'0' as a spare. I figured they were a great price for a decent entry level rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Would that be in all Walmart`s or just one up your way?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Not sure Marko, but this was at the Ancaster store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 John CTC has a big sale on life vests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Brian, prob is I need a couple of extra extra fat. This universal "one size fits no-one" is for the birds. I may break down and visit BPS this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) Thanks Brian, prob is I need a couple of extra extra fat. This universal "one size fits no-one" is for the birds. I may break down and visit BPS this weekend. Sorry did not know you were larger then the normal man.LOL I did try on the so called large/x large. It was a bit of a tight fit.Even with the slimming down. As for the rod.I think ,my count will be up come the AM.LOL Edited July 24, 2008 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Brian, prob is I need a couple of extra extra fat. This universal "one size fits no-one" is for the birds. I may break down and visit BPS this weekend. We're not fat. The rest of the world is scrawny. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I picked up a shimano combo at kostco a couple weeks back for 41.99, assuming the retail was much much more. Sure enough yesterday I was in a popular shop and the retail was 79.99 shimano has some great deals to be had, just gotta look. Im now wishing that I bought 2 or 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I had a Stimula rod that I used for at least 12 years (up until last year, when I kicked it into Katchawanooka). It was a great rod for the price. I even had it replaced under warranty once when the tip broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 CTC has sales on lifejackets once in a while for 19.99, and I find that they usually only have the larger size. (opps i mean the regular size, only weird people like me wear Medium) lol, my whole family is quite skinny so it was tough to find the right size at the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 CTC has sales on lifejackets once in a while for 19.99, and I find that they usually only have the larger size. (opps i mean the regular size, only weird people like me wear Medium) lol, my whole family is quite skinny so it was tough to find the right size at the sale. I am definitely what you would call a larger guy Victor, not so much in my gut but in my chest. When I try one of those universal fit things on it reminds me of the little guy on the movie Christmas Story when his mother stuffs him into a snowsuit and he can't put his arm down! (You need to see the movie to appreciate the humour). J... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Would that be in all Walmart`s or just one up your way?? They have those rods here in Oshawa to. My guess is they are in all wallmarts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Yes they are in every one I have been in. I picked one up about 2 months ago to replace an old rod at the cottage (as a spare) but it has found it's way into my rotation of common use rod's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 LOL its not that we are large...we are svelte (esp. gracefully slender in figure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 the 6 fters are great on big smallmouths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I am definitely what you would call a larger guy Victor, not so much in my gut but in my chest. When I try one of those universal fit things on it reminds me of the little guy on the movie Christmas Story when his mother stuffs him into a snowsuit and he can't put his arm down! (You need to see the movie to appreciate the humour). J... Then you probably appreciate my problem in buying suits. The clothing world assumes that everyone with a 50" chest needs size 44 pants. Unfortunately I need size 38 pants. The 44's need way too much tailoring to work. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 awesome! I might look into one also as another rod - I've got an 11' stimula for float fishing and love it...thanks to Fishinsled who gave it to me for next to nothing. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Then you probably appreciate my problem in buying suits. The clothing world assumes that everyone with a 50" chest needs size 44 pants. Unfortunately I need size 38 pants. The 44's need way too much tailoring to work. JF I feel your pain John. I have a 53" chest and a 40" waist. Very little fits me as is. Usually get much better choice and style in my size in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabluz Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Brian, prob is I need a couple of extra extra fat. This universal "one size fits no-one" is for the birds. I may break down and visit BPS this weekend. John, if you have a store that sells Black Arrow equipement, give them a visit. I bought a life vest from one of their stores for 30 dollars a few weeks ago. Just like you, I was looking for an adjustable vest so that I can put it on over heavy clothing when fishing in early spring or late fall.....and even when icefishing when the ice is thin. I found a vest that was XXXL, yet can be adjusted to fit tight when just wearing a tee shirt. On top of that, it is a model that has a nice mesh for the shoulders instead of that thick floating material therefore is comfortable to wear. Other brand names sell similar models but at much higher prices. They even look like they are made by the same company...lol. The vest also has mesh pockets and 3 adjustable straps. I normally hate to wear any kind of life jacket, especially when sitting in my Sportspal canoe. With an ordinary life jacket, the floatation material pushes up against my neck, ears and chin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wonder if they make super size WATER WINGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I have 2 of the stimula rods and they are great for good throw around rod... work well and can hold up to some pretty big fish. Definitely satisfied... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 John, if you have a store that sells Black Arrow equipement, give them a visit. I bought a life vest from one of their stores for 30 dollars a few weeks ago. Just like you, I was looking for an adjustable vest so that I can put it on over heavy clothing when fishing in early spring or late fall.....and even when icefishing when the ice is thin. I found a vest that was XXXL, yet can be adjusted to fit tight when just wearing a tee shirt. On top of that, it is a model that has a nice mesh for the shoulders instead of that thick floating material therefore is comfortable to wear. Other brand names sell similar models but at much higher prices. They even look like they are made by the same company...lol. The vest also has mesh pockets and 3 adjustable straps. I normally hate to wear any kind of life jacket, especially when sitting in my Sportspal canoe. With an ordinary life jacket, the floatation material pushes up against my neck, ears and chin. Thanks, I will look out for them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Wonder if they make super size WATER WINGS Brian, I only have two words for you.................... "nice one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Brian, I only have two words for you.................... "nice one" Thank ya,thank ya very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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