Roger Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Sometimes bigger is not always better. So what makes your favourite tackle shop so great?. Is it selection,price,the people,the location, please explain. One of my favourites is Kawartha Lakes Outdoors in Bobcaygeon because of the unique line of baits you don't see anywhere else and the knowledge from behind the counter is a big plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 cant beat BPS... bigger is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) 1. Angling Outfitters in Woodstock. Lots of product, fantastic customer service and prices. Jocelyn and the guys are hilarious as well. 2. Lambeth Rod & Tackle (just outside London). Steve's a great guy and has a nice shop. Very helpful by far the best in the London city limits. Edited August 20, 2009 by scugog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Ellison Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Grimsby Tackle. Great selection, staff, and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 BRONTE OUTDOORS WHY Because I like Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 LeBarons in Mississauga.... I have NEVER left that store without what I was looking for and they are usually cheaper than ordering from the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCarp Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 As a smaller retailer myself, I'm biased, but I think it's important to support others in your local community if possible. I find I generally get better and more knowledgeable service from the local shops. Their stock is geared to the area. Helping to keep them in business with my purchases means they'll be there for anglers who can't or don't want to spend the time and money getting to BPS. A lot of the younger guys around here would be screwed if the local shops closed, and they're the future of the sport. Here in Hamilton Bill's Bait & Tackle gets my vote. Great service and prices from guys who know what they're talking about. I once had a problem with a rod that was under a life-time warranty. I got better service from Greg at Bill's Bait & Tackle than from the big store, and the specific guy in that big store, that sold it to me in the first place. Small is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Wing Live Bait & Tackle next to Gagnon Sports great little place with kind owners that really take the time to make you happy. They also run there little Wings Live Bait year round tournament. At the end of each year the biggest Bass(Small and Large) Pike and I think another species they do a free replica mount for the winner and I believe they also hand out trophy's.Been there for years and years now and I can't see it going anywhere else!MTBF Edited August 13, 2013 by MikeTheBassFisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 The Fishing Store in Stratford. The guys have lots of fishing knowledge and great pricing. I figure we're lucky to have a store like this in a small town. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 BPS because its a one stop shop, has good prices, and makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I like BPS but I always buy most of my stuff locally at Simcoe Bait and Tackle. Just trying to keep the money in town. If we don't support the little guy, they leave and that would leave no fishing stores in Barrie, which would be a travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Dont live north of the border, but very close.......i dont make it up a ton, but Fishin Niagara is where i go when i do. When ya buy a bunch, Ive had times where a free one or two have been kicked in And a free hat a time or two. Try that at a BPS or Gander Mountain. And try asking one of the BPS guys the latest trends out on the lake. Ya get blank stares or lines of general Bull just so they can hear themselves talk, or they regurgitate the local fishing hotline that they called before their shift lol. Talk to owners of small shops, they are genuinely interested in getting you into fish so you come back to their shop, not just a retail guy selling you something that isnt terribly interested in the stake of the company. I dont boycott the big box stores, they have their place in a pinch.......but im much more interested and look forward to visiting a shoppe over a gander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 i use fishing world here in hamilton. this blake fella has never steered me wrong. ran into the occasional know it all but as of late its been top shelf. i could pay a little less at canadian tire (maybe) and talk to some 16 yr old girl about bullet weights or you can get kick ass advice from a guy that uses the stuff all the time. shop at your local tackle store or you won't have one to go to!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have ti agree with both of these Angling Outfitters Lambeth Rod & Tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I am a Bill's Bait & Tackle guy myself. The boys do a fantastic job. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman87 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Grimsby Tackle for me, superb service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I like Tightlines in Pickering. Only two exits on the 401 for me and I have always been treated well in the shop. They have alot of stuff, crammed into a small space, but I find the quality of their products to be top notch. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Angling outfitters in Woodstock. Jos is the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I wish I lived closer because since I've started hearing about Angling Outfitters on our board and particulary Jocelyn, I have heard nothing but very good things about those folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhaman Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Peter's tackle in St Catharines. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable and they have a great selection of fishing gear. The only problem with Peter's is every time I go in there I come back out with a much lighter wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I Like the store thats close to home .... wherever that may be.. the local store always has the local advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_F Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I agree with bills bait and tackle here in hamilton , the service goes a long way, and if they dont have what youre looking for they will get it for you for reasonable pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) The Fishing Store in Stratford. The guys have lots of fishing knowledge and great pricing. I figure we're lucky to have a store like this in a small town. JF Yeah they are great as long as you only want what they have on the shelves.... If you need something they are out of or want them to order something new you are going to wait. Then just for fun go back when they say it will be in the first time. Then get the lame a$$ excuse of why it's not there. Then wait again. Reread the last two sentences twice and go through the same motions. Then go back for the FOURTH time that they TOLD you NO QUESTION it will be there only to be told nope it isn't here.... That is when you get yelled at as the customer because you stop won't riding their butt over this until you get it.... I then informed the owner that the only reason I even bothered to come back for the fourth time is that you told me it would be HERE NO QUESTION. Since it isn't how about refund for my time and gas money because I was dumb enough to believe you four times. That got a blank stare and no answer.... But those were only my experiences both when I wanted clip on lights they had just sold out of minutes before I arrived because the empty box was still there. 2 week later still no clip lights. Lebaron I ordered on the Monday and got them in time to take them friday night plus about 120 bucks worth of other stuff I would have bought at The Fishing Store even though when I did the math it would have cost me about 20% more because I agree we are lucky to have any type of fishing store in a town this size.... The second time it was with frozen spawn so I could tie it myself, after the fourth visit I just gave up and drove to KW to get some. After all that I still try to shop there but if ain't on the shelf they aren't going to work very hard to get it for you. Edited August 20, 2009 by Canuck2fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I buy 99% of my stuff from Grimsby Tackle. Great prices, actually sometimes ludicrous. Thats why they call the owner crazy Adrian, haha. They are also very friendly and knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I like the Trading Post here in Elliot Lake. It's 5 minutes from my door and the folks are great. If they don't have something you want, they'll include it on their next order (providing their suppliers have it available). Of course they won't put in a special order, that would cost extra for shipping but they do regular orders once or twice a week so the wait usually isn't too long. Their selection of fishing gear is better than CTC and their prices are better on a lot of their stuff. Of course my only options aside from those stated are 100 miles to Sudbury or 130 miles to the Soo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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