What to buy in the states

Post by **SeaMonster** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:24 am

I have access to a snowbird who can bring me some loot back from Florida.
I've asked them to keep an eye out for some fishing stuff, but in general (fishing) are there things that are much better deals out that way rather than here?
(yes, if it's a deal I am genetically programmed to buy to matter what it is...

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Post by **Doublecluck** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:38 am

I like to get leaders and tube jigs when I go.....they are much better prices....depends where you go but Walmart there always has good prices...

Post by **Daner** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:39 am

Shore Side Planers

Off Shore OR 18 Adjustable Tension Release

These planers and clips are hard to get here in Canada.
Davis Fish Seekers

Good alternate to down-riggers and/or lead core.
Again cannot get in Canada.

***Except at Gords; Bits and Baits in Stittsville***

Hope this helps!

Post by **cprince** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:44 am

I know you said fishing... BUT...

Canadian Flags are MUCH less expensive there...

AND Genesee Beer, Ramblin' Root Beer... and Beechnut Chewing Tobacco.

Craig

Post by **SeaMonster** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:29 pm

Those fish seek divers look interesting. Never seen them before... I guess they're kind of like a dipsey diver?
Reels seem to be the same price, as are rods, for the most part.
Was looking out for a used bow mount trolling motor and used Sonar/GPS combo.
I guess I have to be careful about Saltwater infiltration.

Post by **Gord** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:55 pm

Daner wrote:Shore Side Planers

Off Shore OR 18 Adjustable Tension Release

These planers and clips are hard to get here in Canada.
Davis Fish Seekers

Good alternate to down-riggers and/or lead core.
Again cannot get in Canada.

...no they're not.....I've been stocking these products for the last 5 years.....

Post by **cprince** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:36 pm

Gord wrote: ...no they're not.....I've been stocking these products for the last 5 years.....

... THATS what I'm talking about!!

That is why I suggested beer, pop, chew and flags.

Don't carry that.. do you Gord?

Craig

Post by **highlander** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:07 pm

even better than beer is 15 dollar litre bottles of rye at duty free

Post by **cprince** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:09 pm

highlander wrote:even better than beer is 15 dollar litre bottles of rye at duty free

Plastic family size jug baby!

Now I remember why it has been 19 years since my last drink/drunk...!

(sorta...)

Craig

Post by **SeaMonster** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:58 pm

Have you seen that "Storage Wars" show on (discovery channel?)
Anyway, that's my Dad when he's in FLorida. Buying lockers, buying, selling at fleamarkets, and on e-bay bring back "the good stuff".

I've done a bit of that myself out there. There is nothing like that here at all. It's amazing the stuff you can get for pennies on the dollar, but you of course have to wade through a lot of junk and have a way to get rid of it.

Yeah, and the beer is cheap, but it's crappy 4% american "beer".. or pee pee (hey I didn't type that) yellow malt flavored imitation beer. *barf* (from the taste, and not the booze)

Post by **Daner** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:26 am

...no they're not.....I've been stocking these products for the last 5 years.....

Sorry Gord, I was not aware that you stocked or can get this stuff.
I did inquire sometime back through this site and drew a blank.
I ended up buying over the net!
Next time I need something I will inquire directly to you.

Daner

Post by **Andy_L** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:33 am

Daner wrote:
...no they're not.....I've been stocking these products for the last 5 years.....
Sorry Gord, I was not aware that you stocked or can get this stuff.
I did inquire sometime back through this site and drew a blank.
I ended up buying over the net!
Next time I need something I will inquire directly to you.

Daner

lol actually Daner, I think ALL the local shops carry Off Shore boards and clips.

Post by **Daner** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:48 am

For sure Andy;
There are some fishing stores in Ottawa who would carry the planers.
Gord said that he has them.
Back in December when I bought mine, neither LeBarons or Sail had them.
I guess that the on coming winter had something to do with their stocking!?

As far as Davis Fish Finders go, they are definitely a hard item to get in Canada.
Again, Gord said that he has them.

As far as our friend SeaMonster goes, well the Davis product is less restricted in the water as opposed to Dipseys. Better fish fight!

Thanks, hope this helps.
Daner

Post by **Gord** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:52 am

Daner wrote: As far as Davis Fish Finders go, they are definitely a hard item to get in Canada.
Again, Gord said that he has them.

I don't have the Davis Fishfinders in stock.....but do have the Off Shore products......I guess I'm gonna have to look into the Davis stuff.....they look interesting.

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