Tackle Shops

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Avash

New member
Hi Guys,

I am a pretty avid fisherman and do my best to get out almost every weekend, unfortunately over December I fell victim to high rate of crime in this country and ALL my bass tackle was stolen, I mean literally everything they didn't even leave a lure behind. Oh well that's what I get for having faith in humanity, my stupidity and it won't happen again.

Anyway enough of my ranting. I was hoping somebody could kindly direct me to a shop where I could build up my kit again slowly but surely. For now if I could just get me a 7" MH Trigger Grip and a baitcaster just to get me on my feet again that would be great. I used to buy all my tackle at Gani's Angling World however its no longer viable for me as my mate that used to buy and deliver my stuff to Jhb has since moved out of Witbank. I walked into "A Shop in Woodmead" and almost had a hernia at their prices, I did a rough calculation and they are on average 50% more expensive than other shops, why is this so? Maybe the rental on the premises? Well whatever the case it was highway robbery, their terminal tackle wasn't too bad but rods and reels were crazy!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Avash
 
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Fanie

Sealiner
Sorry Avash,

I was just thinking it could also be nice if the individuals making fishing stuff could also be listed somewhere.
 
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Avash

New member
Howzit Gents,

Not trying to be funny but there's been over 90 views to my post but not a single tackle shop reference? Please guys lend me a hand

Regards,

Avash
 
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circa 64

New member
I think that your going to find that all the local tackle shops are more expensive than what you are used to.

Personally I tend to wait until I visit family in kzn before I buy, if I need something urgently I tend to look online.

If you need stuff in a hurry then there is a western accessories in Boksburg aswell, they will probably be your best bet.

I don't know any of the tackle shops in Jhb town

 

Cheers
 
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Fishing Meister

New member
Shopping at mias is very frustrating but can be good. Seems that the items marked price is never the actual price. you think its expensive but they end up giving you quite a big discount. If you go to mias, then get an assistant to help you and haggle for the price upfront. picked up 2 shimano baitcaster end of range bassrods for under 500 rand.
 
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Ignobilis Lunker

New member
Howzit Guys,
I agree about Mias, I worked there for a little while, and they operate very differently from other tackle stores. They actually own the building, they are also a wholesaler and thus have huge buying power, so actually have the capability to underprice any of the competitor.

The general rule of thumb when you shopping at Mias(woodmead)is that you get 15 to 20 percent discount on everything that is not marked Nett. So, when you dont see a Nett written on the price tag, ask for a discount, you may even get up to a 30 percent discount.

Once you realise this, its actually a brilliant place to shop for tackle, the selection is 2nd to none.

Good luck, hope this helps!
 
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Little Green Fish

Sealiner
You could also try and buy from my 2nd home, Zambesi Angling, they're not only cheap but the service is very good and the range well if they don't have it they get it for you, and again, prices, some even at cost, no BULL!!! They're in Zambesi drive, Montana Pretoria, dunno if you wanna drive that far but perhaps when you're in town!!!
 
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Ryan

Sealiner
It pays to shop around -one shop is better priced on reels and another on rods etc.
Depends if you have the time and petrol to drive around or not.
 
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Tackle man

New member
Hey guys

i'm a tackle wholesaler and i must say that you won't believe how bad its getting out there, the shops are killing the angles with tere prices, some sops are working on 120% mark ups, its madness. no one is looking out for the for the anglers. worst part is that a lot of anglers gladly pays what the shops are asking for. and now a lot of wholesalers has been infected to, insted of giving a decent wholsale price, they are also begining to get grazy with there prices.

i thing i should open a shop and sell directly to the public

well it's been good chatting to you guys
 
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ultimit basslover

New member
Tackle man wrote:
Hey guys

i'm a tackle wholesaler and i must say that you won't believe how bad its getting out there, the shops are killing the angles with tere prices, some sops are working on 120% mark ups, its madness. no one is looking out for the for the anglers. worst part is that a lot of anglers gladly pays what the shops are asking for. and now a lot of wholesalers has been infected to, insted of giving a decent wholsale price, they are also begining to get grazy with there prices.

i thing i should open a shop and sell directly to the public

well it's been good chatting to you guys
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ye man that would be a great idea i will be your first customer spned all my piggy bank money for sure!!^^..:::S
 
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gt40

Senior Member
been last year at mias woodmead.they are over priced.

 

compared to cpt.i can get most things at least 40-60%cheaper here that time.

the sales guy told me there aleays discount.bul sh1t it makes people turn around or spend less if over priced.

just my zim doller

 
 
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Croc-Hilux

New member
I have to agree with GT40, was at Mia's yesterday, my local tackle shop that I buy from in Boksburg which is not cheap by any means is 20% cheaper than Mia's.
I will be going to Witbank to go and buy from Gani's as there the price is already cheap and if you buy bulk as we do for our small club, we get up to 30% off.
 
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Unlimited

Sealiner
Little Green Fish wrote:
You could also try and buy from my 2nd home, Zambesi Angling, they're not only cheap but the service is very good and the range well if they don't have it they get it for you, and again, prices, some even at cost, no BULL!!! They're in Zambesi drive, Montana Pretoria, dunno if you wanna drive that far but perhaps when you're in town!!!
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Where in zambezi Fish? Im going that way this weekend.
 
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