Fred Hall good for deals? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 02-26-2017, 09:56 AM

Have not been in many years and just getting into serious fishing. I realize they showcase the latest and greatest, but are there other vendors there selling lures, rods, reels, etc that they just want to move? I would also like to get a new CF paddle if prices are right. Bottom line is it worth it to go for buying or is it more of checking things out? Thanks

Mahigeer · 02-26-2017, 10:04 AM

Both.

In the past, some anglers would go on Sunday to get deals from the merchants that did not want to pack them back home. The selection would be less, but prices would be good. That was stopped by FH.

It is a chance to see how many of us crazies are out there.

However, it is a must see since it is only once a year.

Turnner's is always busy, others may have some great deals, but you have to look for it.

There are even pretty girl models sometimes!

I will be helping at the Cedros Outdoor Advantures booth everyday except Thursday.

Iceman · 02-26-2017, 10:41 AM

We will have 15% off paddles at Long Beach

taggermike · 02-27-2017, 09:14 AM

Not really the answer you asked for. But your dollar often goes further at Day at the Docks. It's about 1/1000th the size but it's all just local salt water fishing.
Any way, worth checking out if you're in SD. Mike

MITCHELL · 02-27-2017, 09:38 AM

If nothing else.....

Hunters Pa · 02-27-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

If nothing else.....

Best prices I see at the show on lead are usually by the Leadmasters guys in the Bob Sands booth.

Hunters Pa · 02-27-2017, 09:39 AM

You can get good deals if you know what you are looking for and stick to a shopping list, as it is really easy to get things you don't really need just because the price is good. I usually end up with stuff I really don't need to feed my ever expanding "Tackle Ho" stash, but a lot of that is because I will be there every day working for Promar/Ahi, usually in the Turner's booth, so I get plenty of walking around time.

Look at last week's Western Outdoors. A lot of the vendors will run ads on what their show specials are. If there is nothing in the ads that strikes you, or nothing you would be shopping for then you may want to pass.

Also, look at the seminars. There may be something that will take down your learning curve, like one of the Jim Salazar (Saba Slayer) lobster sessions, or Team Sewer's instructionals.

goldenglory18 · 02-27-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

...I will be there every day working for Promar/Ahi, usually in the Turner's booth, so I get plenty of walking around time.

Dude, do you know if there will be any deals on the Ahi jigheads? I'm super into those things and would love to get my hands on more of them. Especially if there are heavier weights in the rotation now.

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Originally Posted by bwana

Last year I scored on a Penn rod at Turners at more than 2/3 off...

Rumor has it they will be doing the same thing with their California brand rods this year...... :drool:

EDIT: Maybe not. Turners add here: https://www.turners.com/info/fred-ha...1#.WLSE5CErLRY

02-26-2017, 09:56 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Fred Hall good for deals? Have not been in many years and just getting into serious fishing. I realize they showcase the latest and greatest, but are there other vendors there selling lures, rods, reels, etc that they just want to move? I would also like to get a new CF paddle if prices are right. Bottom line is it worth it to go for buying or is it more of checking things out? Thanks

02-26-2017, 10:41 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	We will have 15% off paddles at Long Beach __________________

02-27-2017, 09:38 AM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	You will always need lead & hooks If nothing else..... __________________ Duke Mitchell

02-26-2017, 10:04 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Both. In the past, some anglers would go on Sunday to get deals from the merchants that did not want to pack them back home. The selection would be less, but prices would be good. That was stopped by FH. It is a chance to see how many of us crazies are out there. However, it is a must see since it is only once a year. Turnner's is always busy, others may have some great deals, but you have to look for it. There are even pretty girl models sometimes! I will be helping at the Cedros Outdoor Advantures booth everyday except Thursday.

02-27-2017, 09:14 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Not really the answer you asked for. But your dollar often goes further at Day at the Docks. It's about 1/1000th the size but it's all just local salt water fishing. Any way, worth checking out if you're in SD. Mike

02-27-2017, 09:39 AM	#7
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	You can get good deals if you know what you are looking for and stick to a shopping list, as it is really easy to get things you don't really need just because the price is good. I usually end up with stuff I really don't need to feed my ever expanding "Tackle Ho" stash, but a lot of that is because I will be there every day working for Promar/Ahi, usually in the Turner's booth, so I get plenty of walking around time. Look at last week's Western Outdoors. A lot of the vendors will run ads on what their show specials are. If there is nothing in the ads that strikes you, or nothing you would be shopping for then you may want to pass. Also, look at the seminars. There may be something that will take down your learning curve, like one of the Jim Salazar (Saba Slayer) lobster sessions, or Team Sewer's instructionals.