Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on October 19, 2016, 02:04:37 PM
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Fraser Valley Salmon Society will once again be hosting its annual used fishing tackle swap meet and sale in Chilliwack. This year's event will take place on Saturday November 19th, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. The location will be at Princess Armouries (45707 Princess Avenue Chilliwack).
This is a fantastic opportunity for anglers to sell off your used fishing tackle to make room for new items. Not only will you be able to find great deals, you will also discover hidden gems that are normally not available on the market.
If you would like to book a table to sell your fishing tackle, please email Landon Gill at landongill1994@gmail.com. Each table is $15 for FVSS members, or $25 for non-members (which will include your membership purchase). New this year will be the $1 admission fee for all visitors, proceeds will be going toward river cleanups.
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Glad this is happening again and I and flyrod will be sharing a table. Expect some super deals on Fenwick rods from me, along with a few customs, and Rod will have his usual bargains.
Just curious Rod, which river cleanups will this money be going to?
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Sorry I just put that there temporarily. I believe the money is going to that guy who's collecting all the nails with the magnet... Chris can fill in on that.
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Sorry I just put that there temporarily. I believe the money is going to that guy who's collecting all the nails with the magnet... Chris can fill in on that.
Yes so he can purchase more magnets., was voted on last week by the FVSS directors.
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Bump! :)
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Just a thought, but wouldn't you think having it in October at the peak of the salmon season be better for turn out? It would also be less of a pill to swallow for guys like me who have to drive 80+ kms to attend. I'm sure you have your reasons, but it would also be nice to coincide it with a planned fishing trip. I know I sound a little self centered, but I'm sure there are others who are in the same boat.
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Bump! Email Landon if you still want a table.
Just a thought, but wouldn't you think having it in October at the peak of the salmon season be better for turn out? It would also be less of a pill to swallow for guys like me who have to drive 80+ kms to attend. I'm sure you have your reasons, but it would also be nice to coincide it with a planned fishing trip. I know I sound a little self centered, but I'm sure there are others who are in the same boat.
I don't have anything to do with the date decision ;) but this was brought up a few years ago by me as well. The conclusion was that a lot of people who are selling, prefer it in November after the fishing season is done. I agree with you though.
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What do you mean by "...fishing season is done"?? River fishing season starts on July 1st and ends April 30th. And then there's prime springs and coho fishing in our local chuck. Season never ends IMHO. ;D
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Just a thought, but wouldn't you think having it in October at the peak of the salmon season be better for turn out? It would also be less of a pill to swallow for guys like me who have to drive 80+ kms to attend. I'm sure you have your reasons, but it would also be nice to coincide it with a planned fishing trip. I know I sound a little self centered, but I'm sure there are others who are in the same boat.
The reason this date is chosen by the FVSS is the people that do the work putting it on are very busy up until around this date. Some are guiding, others away fishing, hunting etc.. Of course we have to take the date the venue is available as well. No matter what date you chose there is always some that cannot attend for one reason or another.
In the past the sale as been well attended and in most cases most of the sellers do OK.
In the month of November there is always a place in the Chilliwack area to find fish to take your float down.
Also there may be someone on this forum that would like to put on a tackle sale in the Vancouver area at an earlier ot later time of the year, I am sure it would be very successful too.
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What do you mean by "...fishing season is done"?? River fishing season starts on July 1st and ends April 30th. And then there's prime springs and coho fishing in our local chuck. Season never ends IMHO. ;D
Well, after November 15th, I usually pack the rods away, crawl into this cave and just watch YouTube videos until the end of March... ;) The wife brings me a bowl of rice every night so I can endure the harsh BC winter.
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Well, after November 15th, I usually pack the rods away, crawl into this cave and just watch YouTube videos until the end of March... ;) The wife brings me a bowl of rice every night so I can endure the harsh BC winter.
You are getting way too soft, I hope we get a winter like we used to and you will see what snow drifts driven by a north east wind can do or worse still, a freezing rain storm that could see you without power for days and days.
Your cave will turn into an igloo. ::)
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i recall a year like that......was it 2008 ?.. :'(
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i recall a year like that......was it 2008 ?.. :'(
I am not sure as we have had several bad winters over the years with the ice storms so destructive. Of course the highway from Chilliwack to Abbotsford gets so bad with drifting snow it has been closed a few times. I have driven in in one of those white outs and it like a drive through hell.
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If that happens again I'm moving back to tropical Richmond.
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If that happens again I'm moving back to tropical Richmond.
It is coming, we are due for a severe winter.
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The sale is looking good, Landon told us at the meeting last night 17 tables booked to date, not too late to book a table. Door open at 8 AM.
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When do the early birds start stacking up at the door? 0300Hrs? LOL
I'm really going to try to make it out this year.
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Bump! Tomorrow at 8am.
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Damn it I need to check this site more often !!!
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Damn it I need to check this site more often !!!
Perhaps ;)
Again there were super deals and the people I spoke with seemed very happy with their purchases. Don Cambell sold all his reels in the first 30 minutes, no surprise there as they are works of art! I tried to talk him into upping his prices as they will soon be collectors items, but being the fine gentleman he is, said no.
Those who bought them, rest assured you will never regret it!
Not sure if Chris sold any floats but he will probably report back and let us know. Good day for me as I purchased a few neat things and sold stuff I no longer need.
Hope to see this sale again next year and kudos to Landon Gill and the rest of the FVSS for putting it on.
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I had a great time and picked up lots of stuff I don't need :) I noticed a drop in sellers and attendance from previous years. Could part of the reason be holding it on Saturday instead of Sunday?
Thanks for putting it on once again and I too hope it is back next year.
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I think too late for the sales, better in early October
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I was hoping to make it out there from North Van. but work got in the way. hopefully next year. both selling and buying!
thanks.
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Thanks to all the sellers and those that came to purchase some goodies. From all reports all sellers were happy, as usual the Master sold out. I bought his remaining floats, to cut down on the competition, paid $5 for about 15 and then sold 3 for $9 dollars for a quick profit. ;D ;D
We even caught Dave in a uncomfortable position as Terry set him up nicely. ;D ;D Pictures are on the Fraser Valley Salmon Society FB page. The PAP gang will certainly want to see Dave. :-X
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We even caught Dave in a uncomfortable position as Terry set him up nicely. ;D ;D Pictures are on the Fraser Valley Salmon Society FB page. The PAP gang will certainly want to see Dave. :-X
My lawyer will be contacting you soon :D
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My lawyer will be contacting you soon :D
We will start a Go Fund pages soon, some American money should come in as well.lol ;D ;D ;D
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Forgot to mention we raised $260 for Dave Elderkin to buy more magnets for cleaning up pallet nails along our rivers. Also he got $158 more at his demo table. Thanks to all that contributed. ;D ;D
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https://youtu.be/J7nbNvOVkYo of the tackle sale.
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I was out of town on vacation last weekend so unfortunately missed it. Usually some pretty good deals to be had and run into a bunch of river friends. Anyone score some great gear I missed out on?
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Well, you really did miss some good stuff Kyle ;) I purchased a never used Abu Garcia AMBS- 6500, boxed, papers ... for $50, to be used by my daughter, and a
magnificent painting of a male chum salmon (anyone reading my recent posts know how I feel about chums ;)) by Garne Tobacco.
I sold 6 new or slightly used Fenwick gear rods at about $40 each; great deals, and probably got a few custom rod builds/bamboo restorations coming ... so was good for me.
There has been some discussion regarding having this sale earlier, say October. That is up to the Fraser Valley Salmon Society, but I would definitely support that.
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Well, you really did miss some good stuff Kyle ;) I purchased a never used Abu Garcia AMBS- 6500, boxed, papers ... for $50, to be used by my daughter, and a
magnificent painting of a male chum salmon (anyone reading my recent posts know how I feel about chums ;)) by Garne Tobacco.
I sold 6 new or slightly used Fenwick gear rods at about $40 each; great deals, and probably got a few custom rod builds/bamboo restorations coming ... so was good for me.
There has been some discussion regarding having this sale earlier, say October. That is up to the Fraser Valley Salmon Society, but I would definitely support that.
As we have said before most of the organizers are busy with guiding or hunting during October so around the November date is the one that works best for them.
Every since the FVSS started the sale a number of years back they have been happy with the results each year. It is not a money maker for them but an out reach and a gathering of friends for a day that is the most important thing for the FVSS.
No matter what date you choose, there unfortunately is some that the date chosen does not work for them.
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"It is not a money maker for them but an out reach and a gathering of friends for a day that is the most important thing for the FVSS".
I always thought it was intended to help promote awareness of what the society was about and give them an outlet to reach out to people beyond the Fraser Valley...more attendance could have also equated to more donations towards Dave Elderkin's cause....but hey, nothing wrong with a 'social gathering of old friends' because as you say "that is the most important thing" about this event.
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Yes your points are valid too. David did very well, enough to buy more magnets.
Check out this FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChilliwackCleanup/
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Holy.......more than enough nails to build ten houses ::) ::)
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I'd be interested to see the math of how many estimated nails he has divided by the average number of nails per pallet to get any idea of how many pallets the good ol' boys have burned.