#594 - 12/31/05 02:16 PM
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Registered: 10/19/05
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Loc: port ludlow
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I like the Warehouse when I'm gearing up before a trip, their prices beat Swain's in most cases, they have a lot of gear, nearly everything I need. Staff is pretty friendly. The only problem is, once I get in there I just want to spend way too much money. Otherwise, while I'm out, it's Olympic in Forks, Van Rippers in Sekui and Big Salmon in Neah Bay.
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#595 - 12/31/05 03:29 PM
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WINNER
Registered: 01/11/03
Posts: 10363
Loc: Olypen
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Eric...Ok, but the offer stands should you need just a few "can't get 'em here" items. No problem for me.
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#596 - 12/31/05 03:52 PM
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Registered: 04/17/02
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Loc: Spawn Ranch
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I guess the Aber-denizens among us have too much $ too go to Denis Co. It usually fills the bill for my modest needs.
From Olympia to the coast it's my #1 option as the Oly tackle shops offer goods at yuppified prices ($4 cleos, $3.50 gami 8-paks, $11.50 ultra-green 1-shots, etc). Too bad the downtown Yard-Birds went down the tubes so long ago. With all the development being thrown up in the area it seems like they'd install a Sportco, GI Joes, etc.
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#597 - 12/31/05 06:43 PM
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 3426
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Mikey, Never been called an "Aberdenizen" before! Dennis Company is pretty good and does serve the need MOST of the time. They also lack my selection/size of corkies, hook brand and size, wader brand, cooler size....you get the picture but they are good for simpler items.
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#598 - 12/31/05 07:11 PM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 07/20/05
Posts: 232
Loc: port orchard
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Sportsman's Warehouse, mainly because it's the closest and has competitive prices. If not them, Cabelas.
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#599 - 01/01/06 12:45 PM
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Spawner
Registered: 10/26/05
Posts: 808
Loc: Backwoods of Kentucky
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For most of my bulk buying like sinkers and swivels, I try and use Cabela's, but some things they just dont carry in the larger bulk packaging. GI Joes is close and convenient but the one on South Hill has been really inconsistent on their ordering as of late. Im usually in there a few times a month so I know whats on the shelves. Many times I have seen items go on sale that are not even on the shelf. "Work,Sports & Outdoors" in Orting is where I have been trying to go lately when I can get down there. They might not have the huge volume of inventory like the larger stores, but their prices are very competitive and the owner is a super nice guy.
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#600 - 01/01/06 02:05 PM
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anywhere but 3-rivers marine
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#601 - 01/01/06 02:26 PM
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River Nutrients
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 3233
Loc: IDAHO
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Always go to the little guy.. I do at least. Cabelas is opening a 132,000 square foot store here in June. I doubt I'll ever even go inside. Sportsmans is going to be in a world of hurt in this town as soon as it opens up.. who cares.. the sportsmans here is run by dumb asses and staffed by kids making 6 bucks an hour.
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#602 - 01/01/06 03:46 PM
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Registered: 05/25/03
Posts: 323
Loc: Bothell WA
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I go to Three Rivers, they get All my buisness!
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#604 - 01/01/06 04:23 PM
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Registered: 03/17/99
Posts: 774
Loc: Everett, WA USA
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Have to vote for 3 rivers also. Followed Kent and Brian there from Ted's. If they don't have it they can get it for you. They have expanded their tackel selection to include warm water (green fish) species.
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#605 - 01/01/06 04:48 PM
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 04/03/04
Posts: 203
Loc: Woodinville, WA
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It is Outdoor Emporium for me. Great service, fantastic prices, and lots of fishing stories.
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#606 - 01/01/06 06:24 PM
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Registered: 12/12/00
Posts: 447
Loc: tacoma, Washington, US
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Sportco is my "Mom & Pop" store and Ebay is my main store. I stay away from those small local shops. I don't care who they support; all I know is that their prices are a rip off. Why would anyone want to pay for something 2 to 4 times more?
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#610 - 01/02/06 07:47 PM
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/07/00
Posts: 2955
Loc: Lynnwood, WA
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Outdoor Emporium or Ted's pretty much cover all my fishing needs. G.I. Joes once in a while.
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#611 - 01/02/06 07:59 PM
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Alevin
Registered: 11/20/03
Posts: 17
Loc: South Sound
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sunbirds chehalis has it all, and they know there stuff. cheap romeos
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