Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Geff_t on March 02, 2012, 09:42:10 PM
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Well I thought I would start a thread about any good deals that people have found at this years Outdoor show. I am heading out to the show tomorrow, not looking for anything inparticular I just thought it would be nice to take my son as he wants to get into hunting so I want to see about any info on the PAL and Core course so that he and I could take it together. So if anyone went there tonight and found some good deals for us to keep our eyes open for lets hear about them. I will do the same when we get home tomorrow.
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Hey Geff, If you are interested I have the name and number of a very nice guy who myself and many of my friends have done their PAL with, including exams for both restricted and non-restricted firearms. He charges $150 and will run the course in a place of your choosing. email me if you are interested! I found this guy to be a lot cheaper than anywhere else, most other places charge $200
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I was there yesterday. Didn't see too much deal wise that caught my eye. I did make one purchase though.
I have been looking at mustang inflatable PFD's for a bit now. I like the newer HIT technology over the old MIT. The HIT'd have to be submerged in 4" of water to go off rather than the old style tablets that dissolve with moisture and are known to go off prematurely in wet conditions. They have a neoprene collar which is more comfortable on the neck. My thoughts are if i spend the money on a nice inflatable that is comfortable and in a non flourecent color (black) that I will wear it when out on the boat more than I do now with my regular life jacket. They are usually over $300 around here for mustangs top of the line model. The cheapest I have even seen online from the states is $220. Nikka marine had them on sale at the show for $185, so I jumped on the deal.
Also was really considering a new lowe 1448mt modified v flat botttom with a 25hp outboard jet but not sure if thats in the cards yet. Sure would be nice though...
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Yep, Nikka always has a good deal on those Mustang inflatables at the show. I got one a few years ago. Should have gotten one yesterday for Nina too but I think she'll just have to keep wearing the $20 life vest I bought her ten years ago.... ;D :-[
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anyone else see any deals? casting/spinning rods, reels or fly gear in particular. planning on going tomorrow.
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i picked up "the tug is the drug" sticker from riverside for only a dollar. by far the best deal!! ;)
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Missed out on Rapala's center pin deal, 120 for a pin wow! Really smooth, not really in competition with the big names but good starter or backup.
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GUESS WHO WAS THERE!!!!)????? John Milner!!!! He's awesome, I talked to him for a bit........I think he was at the Fred's custom tackle area......really nice guy, I hope he's there next year. :)
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Here are some things that caught my eye.
Gibbs Long Handled Catch and Release net at A&N = $20 reg $40 ($25 at Nikka)
11'7" Dragonfly 5wt Spey at Riverside = $200 reg $300
Amundson centerpin reels at Stevestons Marine = $100 to $150
Amundson Wind Warrior fly rods 25% off at Riverside
Many more deals. Just depends what you were looking for. Nothing stupid but you could save a few bucks here or there.
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No other deals to be had?
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I got a good deal on parking and entry, only $17. The best part of the whole show was the one booth with the 2 beautiful employees. If you seen em you know what Im talkin bout
LOL! I got the same deal too :D
I know who you are talkin about, definitely easy on the eyes. Smart move by their employer...probably 90% men attendees and 90% female employees!
Overall, not any deals worth driving out there for IMO. Most of the "bargains" were just your run of the mill stuff, nothing you couldn't get from your local shop for 10% off on any given rainy day. Sage wasn't selling rods or blanks [not that I was surprised] and to be honest there are far better deals on the buy and sell section of this site!
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Steveston marine had flashers on for 7 bucks, army and navy had northcoast mooching reels for 199 and techniums on for 125 and if you show your reciept to shimano they give you a free shimano hat, fred's tshirts for 8 bucks, the odd deal but nothing too great
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Oh well, I was hoping to find a pair of waders or a nice salmon casting rod.
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Oh well, I was hoping to find a pair of waders or a nice salmon casting rod.
Saw convergence rods going for $60 or $70. I'm sure the boys at Riverside get get you a deal on some sort of waders.
Spend $80 on Amundson stuff (at Riverside or Stevestons) and get a free fly box from their booth
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Got a good deal on a boat tarp $20 bucks at steveston hardware . they had lots of different styles there on saturday .
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Fred had buy a dozen good flies and get a dozen lesser quality flies free[bought 2 doz]
Then there was the foot ankle messager for 5 hundie[bought 4 doz]
not to mention the Simms guide jacket for 544.[bought 6]
Oh and the Northern lite import camper on for only 18k[I bought 2 of them things]
Ok ,Ok, I lied bout all the purchases except the Flies.Too bad the budget was only
a couple hundred bucks this year ::)
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Spent 17 bucks at the bar on chicken wings and beer instead of driving out there and back for another 10 bucks in gas. So I,ve 10 bucks to spend on beer. ::)
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Yup did not notice to many deals out there that I could not get at my local tackle shop, in fact I propably could get better. My son did find a good deal on a pocket knife at Army and Navy and I found a good deal on a Woods tri-pod chair, both of these items he needed for school. He also got some good info on hunting.
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A family friend runs his booth there every year. Can I say it's Northern Rockies Lodge? ;) I came out yesterday afternoon to help dissect the display and cart out for them. I waddled around and saw nothing that made me whip open my wallet. I kinda liked those cool tent-ish trailers that folded out into a tent condo, but at 55 , I don't to spend hours of valuable holiday time putting something like that up, I find I prefer lodges, cabins and motels. My son, his wife and kids can benefit from my plethora of camping gear now. I can get my knife even sharper now from one of the info sessions. I had to walk in from New York as the parking lot was so full. $15 for 2 hot dogs on dried up stale buns and 2 cokes made me feel like I was at a Canucks game. And they charge for onions? :D Not mt cup of tea, but I'm a grumpy old fart that doesn't like crowds.
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Hey Geff if your son wants to learn more about hunting tell him to go look over on huntingbc.ca lots of good info over there.
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Hey Geff if your son is taking the CORE course.. Don't buy a book to study from, you can use one of ours.
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Novabonker were you ever taken with or of interest in Sylvester Stalone. Weird question I know but somehow I think I met you once. :)
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Hey Geff if your son wants to learn more about hunting tell him to go look over on huntingbc.ca lots of good info over there.
Thanks for the link to the huntingbc site I will make sure that we look into it.
Hey Geff if your son is taking the CORE course.. Don't buy a book to study from, you can use one of ours.
Thanks for the offer Aaron but I already have the books. I am going to get him to read them as soon as we move into our new house in 2 weeks. ;D
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The hunting bc site is great source of info for hunters of all ages.there are tons og quality individuall that are more than willing to pass on thier knowledge.i personally like the female apprrciation thrrad the best.lol
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The hunting bc site is great source of info for hunters of all ages.there are tons og quality individuall that are more than willing to pass on thier knowledge.i personally like the female apprrciation thrrad the best.lol
well there is no better source then from a good friend ;D Liam is pretty excited.
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Novabonker were you ever taken with or of interest in Sylvester Stalone. Weird question I know but somehow I think I met you once. :)
More Clint Eastwood, although I can be a bit Rambo at times..... ;D
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The hunting bc site is great source of info for hunters of all ages.there are tons og quality individuall that are more than willing to pass on thier knowledge.i personally like the female apprrciation thrrad the best.lol
That it is ;)