Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I’m starting my shopping list and want to load up on gear early. I’m seeing stuff out of stock already. Not sure if it’s due to the severe product shortages we saw by mid season last year or not. every place I went to last year looked as if they were going out of business. Even the CT’s were totally gutted. anyone anticipating the same thing this year? Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherman 383 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Stocking up on what. Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 Gear aka tackle, lures reels. I’m looking for an Okuma reel that seems to be out of stock everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
BillM 513 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Everything is low on stock due to Covid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 2 hours ago, BillM said: Everything is low on stock due to Covid. Supply chain issues? Link to post Share on other sites
AKRISONER 627 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 There’s a massive shortage, we struggle up here to get stock in the first place but even the Americans are complaining. Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 What gives? We’re trucking along as normal (industry) so why supply chain issues with recreational product? shipping lanes not open yet due to winter? Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Hack_Fisherman said: What gives? We’re trucking along as normal except for pricing issues (industry) so why supply chain issues with recreational product? According to the (unbelievable) daily covid numbers in China, it should be business as usual. shipping lanes not open yet due to winter? Edited March 8 by Hack_Fisherman Link to post Share on other sites
fishdawg 13 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 It's a real thing. Actually a REEL thing 😉 Many stores inventory were depleted last year with more people fishing. This winter all stores booked much bigger orders to restock and prepare for another busy season. Add to the fact that there were n still are supply chain issues and shipping delays and you get the current situation. Link to post Share on other sites
410001661 44 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 On 3/6/2021 at 4:41 PM, Hack_Fisherman said: I’m starting my shopping list and want to load up on gear early. I’m seeing stuff out of stock already. Not sure if it’s due to the severe product shortages we saw by mid season last year or not. every place I went to last year looked as if they were going out of business. Even the CT’s were totally gutted. anyone anticipating the same thing this year? I think you have started out a tad late. This has been going on for over a year now. Fishing & hunting gear, ammo, bicycles, boats & boating accessories, & athletic equipment are in short order and this is driving up prices. I am in the process of outfitting a new boat and have been buying up rods/reels, fishing tackle and boat accessories all winter because I had zero confidence that these items will be available come spring. Some items I needed to order out of the US or on Amazon because I could not find it in Canada. My first stop was Fishing World and/or Grimsby Tackle, then amazon, then I'm looking on-line (Canada or USA). Not one item purchased from BPS or Cabelas. - O'Brian Water Skis, Minnkota iPilot kit for trolling motor, 2 trolling rods and counter reels, planer boards, Navionics + card, snap weights, over $200 in lures and tackle, boat storage cover, rod holders (x4), new life jackets (x3), & a bow mounted fish finder. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 8 Author Report Share Posted March 8 39 minutes ago, 410001661 said: I think you have started out a tad late. This has been going on for over a year now. Fishing & hunting gear, ammo, bicycles, boats & boating accessories, & athletic equipment are in short order and this is driving up prices. I am in the process of outfitting a new boat and have been buying up rods/reels, fishing tackle and boat accessories all winter because I had zero confidence that these items will be available come spring. Some items I needed to order out of the US or on Amazon because I could not find it in Canada. My first stop was Fishing World and/or Grimsby Tackle, then amazon, then I'm looking on-line (Canada or USA). Not one item purchased from BPS or Cabelas. - O'Brian Water Skis, Minnkota iPilot kit for trolling motor, 2 trolling rods and counter reels, planer boards, Navionics + card, snap weights, over $200 in lures and tackle, boat storage cover, rod holders (x4), new life jackets (x3), & a bow mounted fish finder. I hear you. I’ve been ordering and accumulated a few k in boat goodies for this winters rebuild. Lots of waiting time and delays. I figured that most things would have been replenished, but you might be well right. I watched a Scotty downrigger go out of stock on me yesterday right in front of my eyes...add to cart, oops. Too late! Link to post Share on other sites
bigugli 67 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 19 hours ago, Hack_Fisherman said: What gives? We’re trucking along as normal (industry) so why supply chain issues with recreational product? shipping lanes not open yet due to winter? A number of production facilities have been shut down, on and off. Others, to provide social distancing, have reduced number of employees in plant at any one time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Crimsongulf 108 Posted March 8 Report Share Posted March 8 Not sure about up there, but I have bought a few things here in the last few months. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fishinggearfleamarket Link to post Share on other sites
Gravyboat 6 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 Like you, I'm trying to beat the rush. I bought a bunch of stuff from Angling Outfitters, Cabela's, Sail, Fishing World and Canadian Tire already. Canadian Tire actually had a certain soft bait I couldn't find anywhere else. I picked up all sorts of flipping and EWG hooks, lines, and baits. Had to order tungsten flipping weights from China (way cheaper anyways). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hack_Fisherman 74 Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 I heard from a local marine dealer that they expect a tougher year for parts. I was going to sell a pair of motors but I think I’ll keep one back as back up. Link to post Share on other sites
Dara 19 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 I'm having more trouble with not made anymore. Does anybody want to sell an Abu Koster in 28 gram size Grrrrr Link to post Share on other sites
Dara 19 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Only half the post showed up we been slaying lake trout with them and a 6 pounder broke off at the hole Monday hence the Grrrr Link to post Share on other sites
moses 1 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Found some rapala jigging raps i was looking for at fishing world. Most colors are out of stock. Lucky to find some. Most places are depleted or out of stock. Link to post Share on other sites
Gravyboat 6 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 On 3/8/2021 at 11:59 AM, 410001661 said: I think you have started out a tad late. This has been going on for over a year now. Fishing & hunting gear, ammo, bicycles, boats & boating accessories, & athletic equipment are in short order and this is driving up prices. I am in the process of outfitting a new boat and have been buying up rods/reels, fishing tackle and boat accessories all winter because I had zero confidence that these items will be available come spring. Some items I needed to order out of the US or on Amazon because I could not find it in Canada. My first stop was Fishing World and/or Grimsby Tackle, then amazon, then I'm looking on-line (Canada or USA). Not one item purchased from BPS or Cabelas. - O'Brian Water Skis, Minnkota iPilot kit for trolling motor, 2 trolling rods and counter reels, planer boards, Navionics + card, snap weights, over $200 in lures and tackle, boat storage cover, rod holders (x4), new life jackets (x3), & a bow mounted fish finder. Same. I looked at new boats just after Christmas. I was lucky enough to find a brand new 2019 Lund that a dealer still had in stock. Since then I've bought many of the things you listed because I had no confidence I'd be able to find them come spring. On the plus side, I discovered a few great fishing shops across Canada that I didn't know existed (and offer free shipping). Link to post Share on other sites
Dara 19 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 3 hours ago, moses said: Found some rapala jigging raps i was looking for at fishing world. Most colors are out of stock. Lucky to find some. Most places are depleted or out of stock. I saw lots of them at a local store here the other day Link to post Share on other sites
410001661 44 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 4 hours ago, Gravyboat said: Same. I looked at new boats just after Christmas. I was lucky enough to find a brand new 2019 Lund that a dealer still had in stock. Since then I've bought many of the things you listed because I had no confidence I'd be able to find them come spring. On the plus side, I discovered a few great fishing shops across Canada that I didn't know existed (and offer free shipping). Please feel free to share these shops! Link to post Share on other sites
fishdawg 13 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Grimsby Tackle has maintained good stock 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dara 19 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Hiway variety store Sault Link to post Share on other sites
porkpie 141 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 (edited) The old saying “buy it cheap and stack it deep” doesn’t just apply to ammunition. There is a reason I have pegboard on the walls of my shop. I haven’t had to buy anything other than fish hooks a few bags of lead and spawn mesh fora long time. If I see a deal on something I regularly y use, I buy as much as I can reasonably afford. Edited March 11 by porkpie Link to post Share on other sites
OhioFisherman 216 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 https://www.themeateater.com/fish/gear-fish/how-covid-caused-a-nationwide-shortage-of-fishing-and-hunting-gear https://thebrunswicknews.com/news/local_news/fishing-tackle-hard-to-find-during-the-pandemic/article_b741cb51-ae20-5d0a-bb55-143f6d1fea20.html Link to post Share on other sites
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