Tackle Shopping..I need some help!

"Suthern Transplant" wrote in message
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Hey Guys,

I live in a smallish town in Illinois 30 min. North of St. Louis, MO. We
have 2 local tackle stores and Wally world to choose from for tackle
purchases. They are all pretty abysmal in terms of their selections for
anything which is new and hott or is not generic in nature. Further, I am
not willing to drive 1 1/2 hours to get what I need from the BP Shop in
St.
Charles...(call me lazy)

I am sure I am not the only one who has this issue that is a part of this
NG.
(I want to update my tackle selection and am in need of everything from
hooks to terminal gear.)

My question: Where are the places you guys and ladies shop when you can't
find what you are looking for locally? Is there a solid website(s) I can
order from which has pretty near everything at reasonable pricing?

Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.

I frequent a bait/tackle shop in nearby Tomahawk. When I first started
going there, they had they typical small time tackle shop selection of
products. I started asking if they could get this lure, that style of
hooks, etc. Being nice people, they wanted to help me out and make a few
bucks in the process, so they ordered the stuff for me.

Two years ago, they asked me to help them make up their spring tackle order!
Talk about being like a kid in a candy store! It was a lot of fun, spending
other people's money... But wanting to help them and give them a balanced
selection, I was careful with my order selection. They soon figured out
what type of products serious anglers were looking for and now they have a
great selection of products and gear.

Try that with the shops in your area. Politely ask them to order what
you're looking for, and they'll probably get it for you. If they won't,
then go to the other shop and ask them for the same service. I'd be willing
to bet that one of them will be more than happy to accomodate you. Just
don't wait until you're out to ask for a specific bag of worms.

Otherwise, BassPro and Cabela's have been decent companies to order from
over the web.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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