To the serious fisherman

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Mouldz

Sealiner
As some of you know I am running a fishing /sports shop as of December,in Port Alfred,we stock the basic bandit hooks,okuma line Elbe and Blue marlin rods etc which is fine for the average holiday maker,what I want to know is what to stock for the serious guys,I have been fishing all my life but am new to the retail side of things,there iare so many products out there.

I have contacted Trophy re Awa Shima products,we have Fin Nor reels in stock ,but are outpriced( I am in contact with them to try rectify)
What i also would like to know if any suppliers will be willing to give stock on consignment.
Your input would be greatly apreciated
 
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roland

Sealiner
hey mouldie. I like to spend time in tackle shops , sometimes just to have a snoop and chat.


My feeling, dont just stock the larnie stuff. Dont favour a ''brand''', try and have a variety of stock for people to choose from. Have combo specials. Sell somethings at a ''loss'' but gain with something else again.


Having seen what the guys on site uses over my time here try to stock the following :


Loomis rods , all sizes
Blue marlin
Kingfisher
Daiwa rods and reels
Shimano rods and reels
Penn grinders are getting more popular


Maxima , kingfisher , suffix , xalin , double x , some more lines to stock

Have from bandit to owner hooks. I would stock all sizes etc of bandit cos its not every janrap that uses vmc or owner. Just have the others as a backup lol.


Seeing that you are close to rivers , have some boating tackle and gear. From rods to dropshots.

Braid is a must. Dont just stock fireline lol. Lately there are some good ones going around.


Have some clothing , jackests , shirts , boots , etc.


Im no expert in this field but a customer . Hope it helps a bit?
 
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Simen

Sealiner
Contact the local clubs, R&S as well as Ski boat and ask them if their members could not draw up a list of what they use, compare that and see what is favourible with the social anglers as well.

 
 
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subaruseun

Sealiner
tackle shop ideas:

catch corner with pics of the local catches
a chalk board with the daily tides shown
maybe a flat screen playing a fishing dvd to get 'em hooked!
flatscreen no.2 with windfinder or windguru showing local conditions.

some diy ideas for rigs and setups in graphic poster form... allot of would be anglers are turned away by the lack of technical knowhow

fresh bait is a must.
prawn pumps
scales,measuring tapes
tackle boxes, bags
live bait drums/ wells
buckets nets throw nets
artificial baits lures drop shot and so on

good luck... hope to pop in some time in the near future.
 
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Royden

Senior Member
Hey Mouldie,

Next time I come up that way I would like to stop by and give support, I will also spread with the guys I know! PE guys, got a buddy who goes to EL every week for the week so if you needanything brought back to PE, PM me!

Regards

Royden
 
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Mouldz

Sealiner
Thanx for all the input,thanx to dean as well aka RASSPL he has popped in a few times (when hes not pulling hooks out of body parts),This is also a new game for me but I have always being taught customer is king,Now that things have calmed down a bit after the silly season I will be taking your guys advice .The TV thing works a bomb I just had a portable from home playing Alcock dvds and they werent on 5min and someone would want one.
I am also very good with my hands so I want to start making fishing backpack,rod spikes,even plastic prawn pumps,will cut out the middle man
 
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andrewrat

Member
As someone who goes down to Port Alfred from time to time, i think the most important thing to stock is good bait. And by that I mean not just good chokka and sards but mackerel and perhaps some yellowtail if you can get hold of it. I have always struggled to get decent shark bait in Port Alfred, in fact I have never found any shark bait there. So I would support you just on that front not to mention all the terminal tackle that one buys everytime one goes fishing.

Good luck with your venture!!!
 
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Smash

Senior Member
Saw Sunnies went through a bit of restoration before Xmas....Nice
Shall pop in and say hi soon
 
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Shinga

New member
Don't forget jigheads and soft plastics and poppers.

Get hold of Mad Mullett in East London (check on internet madmullet.co.za) for great jigheads and poppers.

 
 
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