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Hunters Pa · 02-27-2017, 08:39 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, 10:52 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

Hunters Pa · 02-27-2017, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

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.

I have not seen the specials for this year, but in the past there was good pricing on hoop nets, sabikis, sabiki sticks, jigs and on the heads. I seem to remember a buy 3 get one free on some of the items, but not sure. I can report back when I know.

Mahigeer · 02-27-2017, 12:05 PM

I have had a disappointing experience with the Ahi megabait style lures.

After few cast all of the bait came off. The rep. at the Ahi booth said they had problems with defective clear coating, but would not replace mine.

My $ bill was not defective, so why should I have to accept a defective lure.

Not cool at all.

goldenglory18 · 02-27-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I have had a disappointing experience with the Ahi megabait style lures.

After few cast all of the bait came off. The rep. at the Ahi booth said they had problems with defective clear coating, but would not replace mine.

My $ bill was not defective, so why should I have to accept a defective lure.

Not cool at all.

Oh wow. Are you talking about the epoxy coated ones with iridescent coloring?

jorluivil · 02-27-2017, 02:58 PM

I go just to collect stickers

Hunters Pa · 02-27-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I have had a disappointing experience with the Ahi megabait style lures.

After few cast all of the bait came off. The rep. at the Ahi booth said they had problems with defective clear coating, but would not replace mine.

My $ bill was not defective, so why should I have to accept a defective lure.

Not cool at all.

I have been in touch with the team at Ahi. Please bring the jig by the booth at the show and it will be made right. Ask for Ben or me - Shawn, though they usually stick me in the Turners booth.

I sent you my cell, so we will make it happen before the show is done

Mahigeer · 02-27-2017, 07:23 PM

I have purchased many Ahi products, such as the hoop nets, bait cage, and my favorite has been the Sabiki rod.

I have shown many people on the piers the Sabiki rod and have recommended it. I have even discussed it here.

It seems that my particular case was an isolated case.

People who know me well, know that I am truthful (sometimes to a fault), and my intention was not to discredit Promar or Ahi products. I just wanted to share my experience.

Without the package, I am not sure what I have.

Hunter Pa, thank you for your offer to help.

Hunters Pa · 03-01-2017, 12:35 PM

Ahi Sabo jigheads are $2.99 a pack, buy 3 get one free

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02-27-2017, 08:39 AM	#1
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	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.

02-27-2017, 12:05 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I have had a disappointing experience with the Ahi megabait style lures. After few cast all of the bait came off. The rep. at the Ahi booth said they had problems with defective clear coating, but would not replace mine. My $ bill was not defective, so why should I have to accept a defective lure. Not cool at all.

02-27-2017, 07:23 PM	#8
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I have purchased many Ahi products, such as the hoop nets, bait cage, and my favorite has been the Sabiki rod. I have shown many people on the piers the Sabiki rod and have recommended it. I have even discussed it here. It seems that my particular case was an isolated case. People who know me well, know that I am truthful (sometimes to a fault), and my intention was not to discredit Promar or Ahi products. I just wanted to share my experience. Without the package, I am not sure what I have. Hunter Pa, thank you for your offer to help.

03-01-2017, 12:35 PM	#9
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Ahi Sabo jigheads are $2.99 a pack, buy 3 get one free