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Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 09:24 PM
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Sirjet
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Just sitting here wondering. I just got some Jigs from TFF'er that I bought. A little on the pricey side. but have no problem with giving them the business. So i was wondering if there are others that think like me. Of course i will go to the big Box store to get some things. but I prefer to support smaller businesses.
Marine 4 Life "#1 God #2 Family #3 Fishing #4 Fishing #5 Fishing JET
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 09:33 PM
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Resh
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I like smaller business on things like that for sure. I don't want to buy my next truck from a guy down the street that just started assembling them, but for fishing stuff I like supporting local
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 09:59 PM
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Sirjet
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i have realized that there is some talented people doing product better that the big companies.
Marine 4 Life "#1 God #2 Family #3 Fishing #4 Fishing #5 Fishing JET
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:08 PM
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KidKrappie
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I find myself buying more and more from the smaller companies. I just prefer to use things that aren't on the shelves at Academy or Bass Pro. I can usually find things cheaper and with better quality at small businesses.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:25 PM
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Gamblinman
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we have many great tackle manufacturers right here in TX. Let's support them. Stay local.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:29 PM
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Mckinneycrappiecatcher
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I always go to barlows....small box store, but carry all the name brands, and cheaper than most of the big box companies.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:35 PM
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Sirjet
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I thought Barlow off of 75 closed? Has it relocated?
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:36 PM
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lookingfor25
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Living for God, family and the great outdoors.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:41 PM
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cmass
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I much prefer smaller shops!
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/08/17 10:47 PM
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Sirjet
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i want to give a shout out to Stump Thumper Jigs. very good Quality. Can't wait to rip some lips with this next set I just got in.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/09/17 12:50 AM
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TroyKing
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Im a big proponent of small shops and individual bait makers...I love to meet new people and like to see them succeed...with that said 75% of my soft plastics come from Thermocline lures.
The driving force and secret desire of every bass fisherman, is to one day be a crappie fisherman............Could it be that the good Lord just smilies and looks the other way when a fisherman tells a lie?
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/09/17 01:34 AM
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JIM SR.
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I'm a instinct buyer, if I see something I want,I buy it...
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/09/17 02:14 AM
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Mckinneycrappiecatcher
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I thought Barlow off of 75 closed? Has it relocated? I was in there a few months ago and it was open, I hadn't heard of it closing...... it's not open on weekends, but You can always order online from the catalog.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/09/17 02:54 AM
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scruboak
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small always better on baits try to custom order from a big chain.
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Re: Big Box Store or Small Companies
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12/09/17 03:43 AM
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Slewfoot
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I've got some great friends that make plastics and hand ties as well!! Happy to give them my $$$. Some of em even get their insurance from me so it's a win for both of us!!!w
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