Simcoe Bait and Tackle gone Rack and Reel is here

[Cudz]

Simcoe Bait and Tackle in Barrie has new owners and a new name. It is now called "Rack and Reel" and it has a small hunting section (mostly bows). The lady I talked to was pleasant and her name was Penny. They still have minnows and stock hasn't changed too much. There is an ice fishing corner.

 

I love Bass Pro like the next angler but I really try to support my local shop too. I hope it goes well for her.

[Fisherman]

Opens for business bright and early at 0600.

[misfish]

May have to make a visit.

 

Magic word,,,,,,,,,,,,,,pleasant .

Edited December 5, 2009 by misfish

[Scott S]

I'm going to miss all the signs that were in the store!!!!

Scooter

[Cudz]

Opens for business bright and early at 0600.

Right. 6am to 7pm. Good hours for sure.

[Rizzo]

Good stuff. Glad to hear it stayed as a fishing shop. I know "Sweet Lou" could rub some people the wrong way but I never actually had a problem with him. Happy to continue supporting the local retailer. If they only add a musky section and keep some bigger minnows through the winter I could really support them!

[Cudz]

Good stuff. Glad to hear it stayed as a fishing shop. I know "Sweet Lou" could rub some people the wrong way but I never actually had a problem with him. Happy to continue supporting the local retailer. If they only add a musky section and keep some bigger minnows through the winter I could really support them!

She told me she had the big sucker minnows and crappie??? for musky for georgian bay. Not sure what crappie means.

[pikeie]

Well im glad to hear they finally sold the place! Congrats Lou and Joanne!

[Terry]

The Rack and Reel

so I guess she has nice reels

but does she have a nice rack

 

it had to be asked

[misfish]

When I get back into town,I,ll let ya know.

[Fisherman]

The Rack and Reel

so I guess she has nice reels

but does she have a nice rack

 

it had to be asked

 

How be I send her your address and she can come over and give you a sized 12 mitt in the chops, she's a nice young woman and I wish her business the best.

[NAW]

I stopped in a few days after she opened, while the floor was still half empty.

 

At that time she was talking about carrying a local bow manufacturer. A guy from Stayner area who makes cross bows, and maybe some other styles as well. Not to sure on the details.

[misfish]

At that time she was talking about carrying a local bow manufacturer. A guy from Stayner area who makes cross bows, and maybe some other styles as well. Not to sure on the details.

 

 

Interesting.

Edited December 7, 2009 by misfish

[Rizzo]

She told me she had the big sucker minnows

 

the last owners had big minnows too, but only in the summer (when I didn't want them). Hopefully new owners will have decent sized pike bait in the winter

[misfish]

the last owners had big minnows too, but only in the summer (when I didn't want them). Hopefully new owners will have decent sized pike bait in the winter

 

Jacobs is just a coffee drive away.No offence to the new owners. MAYBE THEY WILL HELP OUT THIS SEASON.

Edited December 7, 2009 by misfish

[backbay]

I liked Lou. Now, I didn't shop at the store all that often, but found him to be great anytime I was there. I wish him the best.

In terms of the minnows, I think there's one guy with the majority of the wholesale business in the area. (Name escapes me). Just guessing, but when there is demand for stock, maybe it makes a difference if the store owner in question has a good relationship with him.