Cudz Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Opens for business bright and early at 0600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) May have to make a visit. Magic word,,,,,,,,,,,,,,pleasant . Edited December 5, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'm going to miss all the signs that were in the store!!!! Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Opens for business bright and early at 0600. Right. 6am to 7pm. Good hours for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeie Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Well im glad to hear they finally sold the place! Congrats Lou and Joanne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 The Rack and Reel so I guess she has nice reels but does she have a nice rack it had to be asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 When I get back into town,I,ll let ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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