Port_D_Guy Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I'm talking about independent shops. I know of the three that I frequent. That would be Peters, Fishing World and Grimsby Tackle. Anything else out there that may be under the radar? There used to be one in Niagara Falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I think you have them all listed . There were other small places to buy tackle years ago like ... Bezo in Port Weller , Finnigans in Niag.Falls , John Raso in Welland , and many years ago ,East Side Tackle at Port Dalhousie, and Steve Wells Tackle Shop at Port Dal. All gone now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I understand its a tough gig to stay competitive in a market against the big box stores. Look at the prices of lures now. $15 for Rapala? I'd rather pay that at a indie shop than at Canadian Tire, if I really needed it. I remember Steve Wells and Old Man Rooker from Eastside. I met his grandson in Welland at his car lot recently. Finnigan was the store I couldn't remember. Very bass oriented. There was one in Fort Erie as well, but not sure if its around. So many good things changing for the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl L Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 There was a small store in Fort Erie right on the upper river called "Fishin Niagara" . He shut down around Covid and also has never reopened. I went to a fishing show in Buffalo New York a few weeks ago. The lures were significantly cheaper but once you tacked on the 40% exchange there was zero difference in price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmall Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Erie tracker in port colborne has a decent selection of tackle and gear. Not quite as much selection as peters or grimsby tackle though. dave524 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Darryl L said: There was a small store in Fort Erie right on the upper river called "Fishin Niagara" . He shut down around Covid and also has never reopened. I went to a fishing show in Buffalo New York a few weeks ago. The lures were significantly cheaper but once you tacked on the 40% exchange there was zero difference in price Wayyyyy before Covid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Bills bait and tackle in Hamilton dave524 and Fish Farmer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Grand River Outdoors in Dunnville Cabanaboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 I didn't know about that one Bruce....he is well stocked with a a nice variety of goods . I have the same Baffin boots I bought at Home Hardware , not warm enough for ice fishing though . Those small pop up shelters could come in handy for rainy fishing days or a portable (potable) out house , or catching a nap while waiting for the alarm... If I decide to spend a day at the grand for cats or walters , I would visit the tackle shop ...maybe find some "Ugli" baits there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port_D_Guy Posted March 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Good to know all of these, gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 12 hours ago, bigugli said: Grand River Outdoors in Dunnville I think I bought some work harnesses from them at the show. Didn’t need them but thought I’d support them. I’ll stop by there on my way to port maitland sometime. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 4:18 PM, Darryl L said: There was a small store in Fort Erie right on the upper river called "Fishin Niagara" . He shut down around Covid and also has never reopened. I went to a fishing show in Buffalo New York a few weeks ago. The lures were significantly cheaper but once you tacked on the 40% exchange there was zero difference in price Denis (great guy) ran Fishin Niagara........................I didn't realize that it wasn't open....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 12:34 PM, Tony said: Denis (great guy) ran Fishin Niagara........................I didn't realize that it wasn't open....................... Follow him on Facebook " Fishin Niagara " good source of info and conditions on the upper river smerchly and Tony 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fish_Dawg Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Grimsby Tackle Website has most of the stores inventory listed and they ship. Also regular fishing reports on their social media platforms and Website https://grimsbytackle.com/blogs/news smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 Grimsby Tackle had a guy who repaired reels (RIP) and he fixed my very old Stradic 4000 (new bail arm) I bought from John Rasso in Welland ...back in the day... The reel was fixed very quickly and I bought an ultra light rod for crappie, perch etc. when I picked up the reel . It's good to have local reel repair/service available to keep cranks turning ! Our small bait & tackle shops are run by people who know their stuff and are willing to help with any questions you have . Bubba14 and dave524 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon1 Posted April 4, 2023 Report Share Posted April 4, 2023 I use Kenny's Reel Repairs in Hamilton 62 Rosedale Ave 905-979-5152 Excellent Service smerchly and Tyler0420 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 21 hours ago, smerchly said: Grimsby Tackle had a guy who repaired reels (RIP) and he fixed my very old Stradic 4000 (new bail arm) I bought from John Rasso in Welland ...back in the day... The reel was fixed very quickly and I bought an ultra light rod for crappie, perch etc. when I picked up the reel . It's good to have local reel repair/service available to keep cranks turning ! Our small bait & tackle shops are run by people who know their stuff and are willing to help with any questions you have . John Gadzo , good guy , lived along the lake in Grimsby, left us in 2018 smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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