My Favorite Fishing Tackle Supplier

Fishing tackle and fishing supplies in convenience stores are geared to replenishing basic needs... but not to outfit a new angler or replenish an old anglers tackle boxes. They need better.

Slightly better selections of fishing tackle and supplies are stocked in local fishing specialty shops, but the prices will be higher and the service may be good or bad.

Discount department stores have lower prices and (sometimes) a decent selection. (The Wal-Mart in Flagstaff has a pretty good selection in season.)

These stores are handy for picking up an item or two that you run out of, but none of them offer the complete selection that we are looking for.

Each winter I start looking ahead to spring fishing. I look through my gear and supplies and do some cleaning up... and some cleaning out. At that point I know what needs to be replaced.

Then the fun starts. I start thinking of what I may want to add. I get on the internet and visit fishing tackle sites.

I've found on-line shopping to offer the best selection... by far. And they have all the new stuff! Another plus is inventory turnover. There is little danger of receiving a spool of line left over from last year. In my experience, the service is also good. The things I order show up at my door within a couple of days.

I've ordered from a few different sites in the last several years. My favorite fishing tackle site is probably Cabalas... or maybe Bass Pro Shop They're the best ones out there for my money. They have a very good selection of trout fishing tackle, as well as what I need for the occasional bass and crappie trip.

One downside these days is both must charge sales tax because they now have stores in Arizona. A Google search using the search box near the end of this page and a search phrase such as discount fishing tackle will provide you with some relevant links and ads.

The businesses advertising on this page are also probably worth a visit. Some offer unique lures or specialty products for anglers.

Cabela's has opened their huge store in Glendale. It has an amazing selection of fishing tackle and other merchandise. If you haven't seen it, you should take the time... and have lunch while you're there.

Bass Pro Shops has opened  a store in Mesa. I have not visited it, but my brother-in-law reports that it is smaller than the Cabala's store in Glendale.

Even these large stores may not stock all merchandise available from their websites. You can find that huge selection of all the new stuff plus the necessities, and get quick delivery to your door, buying fishing tackle on-line.

While the local stores are putting their skiing gear on sale in the early spring, the fishing tackle you order shows up at your door. It only takes a couple of days from order to delivery.

 

 

Fishing tackle preferences are very personal. You can and should have it your way. A Google search for keyword phrases such as fishing tackle dry flies, or fishing tackle spinners, or a search for your favorite tackle brings you valuable resources.

 

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