Fishing Supplies online

Grim.

hi lads

roite looking at getting back in to fishing but dont really want to pay the rip off prices for gear most of the local sports shops are asking so im just wondering does anyone here buy there reels line or rods on line and if so from where

any help would be great thanks

coolwings

The online shops are good on crud, and good on top gear like sage etc.
But I use average - to- good gear and I find the local tackle shops are about 10 - 15% over the online shop.
But then I don't pay exhorbitant recorded delivery rates for insured shipping to my door, and it evens out.
Meanwhile the local tackle shop knows me, lends me rods to try out and see if I like them, and gives me discounts on lots of little things and they stop being so dear .....

Grim.

well yeah you're right there is a new tackle shop opened around my way i forgot all about. The old place was a sports shop with some fishing gear at over the odds prices maybe that's what made me bitter

but i agree what you said made me remember the first time i bought gear in a small tackle/pub/grocery shop down in cavan where the guy running it would always take money off for me

thanks for the help and good info coolwings

coolwings

It really depends on how good the local place is. There are a few brilliant ones dotted around. But there are dire ones as well!

I think the more specialist you go, the better online gets - but I have finished with that phase of my fishing, now I'm simplifying and lightening my load, and I appreciate the LTS more than I used to.

When I want an oddball item - I go online for them alright.

Doc Farrell

coolwings wrote: »

The online shops are good on crud, and good on top gear like sage etc.
But I use average - to- good gear and I find the local tackle shops are about 10 - 15% over the online shop.
But then I don't pay exhorbitant recorded delivery rates for insured shipping to my door, and it evens out.
Meanwhile the local tackle shop knows me, lends me rods to try out and see if I like them, and gives me discounts on lots of little things and they stop being so dear .....

above is all there is to say on the matter.

1. decide what you want, get the best you are willing to pay.

2. research the prices online, the glasgow angling centre is a good barometer. remember that many sonline uppliers make their profits in hiked up postage prices.

3. go to a good local shop and politely haggle. henry in henry's tackle shop is the one i use but remember you will catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

i'm looking for a pair of boots myself and doing some homework right now. intend to buy from a shop here at no more than 10 euro extra.

bernard0368

Oh to be able to buy in a local shop at the right price. The two tackle shops closest to me are complete robbers. One the staff have no manners and little stock for the fly angler. The other lovely lads but the prices are crazy €5.00 for a fly. They will promise the world but never deliver so I gave up going back.
I find Glasgow angling a good barometer and usually have great specials. For customer service I have to say garry evans in Cardiff is unsurpassed. If you wish to stay local use these sites as a guideline and go from there.
I bought a greys rod in clane (cant think of the shop name) the service was great and the pricing was on par with the online shops. I think they do mail order.

stevenmu

Might have been Cleere's Anlging Centre (http://www.fishingirelandcentre.com/shop/) ? I bought a shoulder bag from them a little while ago and it arrived nice and quick, iirc shipping was reasonable too.

beer enigma

My local tackle shop closed & I had no real choice but to shop online - you miss the local knowledge & personal service.

I've bought quite a bit of gear from Anglers World in Navan http://www.anglersworld.ie - had one issue with damaged goods, but in fairness they sorted it pretty quickly.

stevoman

try cabala's. they are american and very very reasonable. great for fishing accesories aswell.

pullandbang

Andip wrote: »

My local tackle shop closed & I had no real choice but to shop online - you miss the local knowledge & personal service.

I've bought quite a bit of gear from Anglers World in Navan http://www.anglersworld.ie - had one issue with damaged goods, but in fairness they sorted it pretty quickly.

The beauty of Anglers World is that it's also Bricks & Mortar, not just Clicks & Order! You can call in and "feel" your way around the stuff.

bernard0368

Anglers world I bought all my pike gear there, great knowledge.

With Cabelas you need to take in account the duty that will have to be paid on delivery. It can make them expensive.

sixpointfive

eurotackle.com based i dundalk, and cheaper than england, got some greys gear there last week and very well priced and great to deal with.

Sfinn

Hi You should all try the following forum great advice etc, etc

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/index.php

I can never understand why items are cheaper in timbucktoo with shipping, duty & packaging incl, than with joe bloggs down the road.

In these times 5 euro is alot of money for flies. Please remember that mass production of flies made in 3rd world countries are done for pennies, and charging 2-3 euros here is a bit rich.

Best advice shop around and even politely state to the tackle shop owner that his gear is expensive in comparison to Farlows of Pall Mall, Cabelas, Glasgow Angling Center, etc, you will be surprised by the drop in price. For my own flies use http://www.caithnessqualityflies.co.uk/, Neil, is a gent to deal with. Also try www.Artifly.co.uk, Gerrys gear is excellent however his delivery is slow but worth the wait.

S

bernard0368

Steve, that was it Cleeres, I just had a quick look and the greys G-tec is as cheap there if not a bit cheaper than Glasgow angling.

pullandbang

bernard0368 wrote: »

With Cabelas you need to take in account the duty that will have to be paid on delivery. It can make them expensive.

I have to say that I've never been caught for tax on orders from Cabelas. I've had about ten shipments ranging in value from €50 up to €250 and I've never had to pay any duty. I always use surface mail and the boxes arrive via An Post. They tend not to ask for duty whereas Couriers (TNT especially) nearly always ask. I suppose you take your chances!

Sfinn

pullandbang wrote: »

I have to say that I've never been caught for tax on orders from Cabelas. I've had about ten shipments ranging in value from €50 up to €250 and I've never had to pay any duty. I always use surface mail and the boxes arrive via An Post. They tend not to ask for duty whereas Couriers (TNT especially) nearly always ask. I suppose you take your chances!

I use Cabelas, via surface mail, and i have got caught every time with Duty. And its gone through An Post.

A-Trak

bernard0368 wrote: »

Anglers world I bought all my pike gear there, great knowledge.

Andip wrote: »

I've bought quite a bit of gear from Anglers World in Navan http://www.anglersworld.ie - had one issue with damaged goods, but in fairness they sorted it pretty quickly.

Do the majority of my online buying with anglers world as well.
Would reccomend, they spent ages trying to source a rod blank for me after I stupidly smashed on of my own, (not on a fish:()

col44

:pac:There is a new web site supplying sea fishing gear and boating equipment and they deliver throughout Ireland. I recently ordered 2 boat rods and some tackle and had the gear the next day :eek:. I recomended the site to a sailing bud' of mine and he ordered a Vhf radio, cheaper he said than the UK and it was delivered within two days . Its at www.marinewebstoreireland.com . Good luck.

missilesting

cheap cheap cheap tackle
any of you guys looking for good fishing tackle at very good prices visit Balbriggan sunday market go down the bottom of the market to a tackle stall with a blue gazebo cover run by Ian and you'll be amazed at how cheap tackle can be the shops are a rip off, he also has an online shop ya can view the gear he has online at www.directfishingtackle.com

it's a Drogheda based web site and ya can phone in an order or buy online have it delivered or collect items dont waste ur time anywhere els this site sells the best of gear at prices that wont be beaten

Doc Farrell

i'll be honest, i haven't a clue about fly fishing, i'm studying it everyday and fishing 3 times a week and still haven't a clue.

but it's nice to go into a shop and not be patronised or treated like an idiot.

a chap in Baumanns in Stillorgan called Phil gets top marks for helping me with flies, lines, leaders, leaky waders etc.

just to walk out of a shop feeling confident and positive about angling is worth the extra 2 or 3 euro.

a chap in Southside angling in Cork st was helpful too but the experience was soured by a couple of pro smartarses hanging around.

flies in cork st cost 1.50, 2 euro in stillorgan. paying 5 euro for a fly! no chance.

cookey-1

try hear it,s on ebay i bought a flex fly rod for £21 came in 4 days first day out 2 trout first 1lb and second 2.5lb both wild i put them back as it is a small lake but was impressed with the rod only complaint is i should have got 11ft not 10

http://stores.shop.ebay.ie/TACKLEDISCOUNTS-ultimate-value_Fly-and-Game-Fishing_W0QQLHQ5fSellerWithStoreZ1QQLHQ5fTitleDescZ1QQ_fsubZ9558899QQ_sasiZ1QQ_sidZ122334876QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQ_sopZ1QQ_scZ1
this is the 1 i bought good rod
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Flextec-Trout-Game-Fly-Fishing-Rod-CDX66-10ft-6-7_W0QQitemZ330339992680QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item4ce9cc4468&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A30


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KAZ0077

For sea gear i'd have no hesitation in using either of these guys :

http://www.veals.co.uk/

http://gerrysfishing.com/

poindexter

would it be possible to buy a set/package that will have a little of each of

Capes, Hairs & Furs, Skins & Wings, Dubbing, Synthetic Materials, Threads & Flosses, Tinsels & Wires, Beads, eyes & heads, Wax, Varnishes & Dyes, Hooks, Fly Vices & Tools

for making flies???? rather than buying each individually

J. Ramone

poindexter wrote: »

would it be possible to buy a set/package that will have a little of each of

Capes, Hairs & Furs, Skins & Wings, Dubbing, Synthetic Materials, Threads & Flosses, Tinsels & Wires, Beads, eyes & heads, Wax, Varnishes & Dyes, Hooks, Fly Vices & Tools

for making flies???? rather than buying each individually

Yes, there are starter fly tying kits available. Some may be good but you might end up with junk you will never use. If you want to save money you might be better off buying a small number of materials tailored to your needs.

A good starter would be to pick say ten flies you might use frequently. List out the materials required and then head to the tackle shop. The list might not be too long if there are a lot of shared materials.

Or keep it simpler, who doesn't use black pennels? Learn to tie flies practicing on this easy to tie and effective pattern. No need to worry about winging or palmering for now. Once happy, expand your range.

coolwings

J. Ramone wrote: »

Yes, there are starter fly tying kits available. Some may be good but you might end up with junk you will never use. If you want to save money you might be better off buying a small number of materials tailored to your needs.

.... pick say ten flies you might use frequently. List out the materials required and then head to the tackle shop.
... Once happy, expand your range.

Words of true wisdom. Good advise.

If it happens your local tackle shop does not support fly tying materials and tools, let us know what is your location and we can make suggestions.

Doc Farrell

anybody buy from these gentlemen? one dollar each, free postage, based in London.
www.flyfishing-flies.com

wex96

i see your in wicklow take a trip to courttown deadly fishing shop there and fairly cheap too. don't bother with the shop in gorey has little for fishing mostly hunting;)

stevenmu

Doc Farrell wrote: »

anybody buy from these gentlemen? one dollar each, free postage, based in London.
www.flyfishing-flies.com

I haven't used them but I've used both
http://www.irishtroutflies.com/
and
http://www.theessentialfly.co.uk/
and found them good. Shipping from both is a little slow iirc but not too bad.

coolwings

I don't want to sound corny but buying flies online might be self defeating.
In this way:
Calling into the local tackle shop to buy a few flies tends to be a drip feed regular visit. You will (while you are there) get informed about hot flies that are catching fish at that time. Timely information, which is worth much more when it is recently acquired, seeing as the hatches change as the weeks go by. And the LTS guys do get fresh information al the time. They pass it on to regulars who they see as their friends.

Not saying you shouldn't buy flies online. But think about it when the locals seem to catch more than you do.

Zzippy

coolwings wrote: »

I don't want to sound corny but buying flies online might be self defeating.
In this way:
Calling into the local tackle shop to buy a few flies tends to be a drip feed regular visit. You will (while you are there) get informed about hot flies that are catching fish at that time. Timely information, which is worth much more when it is recently acquired, seeing as the hatches change as the weeks go by. And the LTS guys do get fresh information al the time. They pass it on to regulars who they see as their friends.

Not saying you shouldn't buy flies online. But think about it when the locals seem to catch more than you do.

+1. And if we don't support local tackle shops and buy all our gear online, they will go out of business. Then we'll have nowhere to go on a Saturday afternoon when we need a couple of flies for that evening's rise, or a spool of nylon that we've run out of, or..... etc. Online shops are great for some purchases, but I make a point of buying all the small stuff (and it adds up to a lot) in the local shop.

Ts1

Bought a beginners fly setup in ABC tackle near Smithfield yesterday. I could have got it a bit cheaper online but they recommended a setup for me, put the backing line, fly line and braided loop on for me and gave me a few tips to get started (even drew a few diagrams for me which helped). He also stressed that if I had any questions at all to pop back in. The extra few quid paid was definitely worth it imo.