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 Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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07/31/20 01:15 PM
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tmd11111
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Shelves in my local Academy were 90% empty 5 weeks ago. Went in there a few days ago and now there 90% stocked minus a few hard baits and some terminal tackle. Was a pleasant surprise
Last edited by tmd11111; 07/31/20 01:16 PM.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: Jeff From Iowa]
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07/31/20 01:53 PM
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Duck_Hunter
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hooks and tackle have been sparse at bps since trump imposed the tariffs on china. It started with hooks and weights and has gone to everything now.
I was in bps the other day and was told everything they had fishing stock wise was on the floor the back room is completely empty. This is true and even more an issue because of the virus. I was in BPS two weeks ago and I was shocked at how bare the shelves were, especially for terminal tackle and line. They had a lot of plastics and other lures, but not a lot of popular stuff (6XDs being one example). In March, I had to get a new cell phone. The phone I wanted (IPhone XR) had two color choices available: red and blue. Even back then, when it first started hitting this country, there was already a shortage of phones. I chose red, by the way, and I hate it. Got a cover for it the same day.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: Duck_Hunter]
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07/31/20 02:20 PM
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BigDozer66
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hooks and tackle have been sparse at bps since trump imposed the tariffs on china. It started with hooks and weights and has gone to everything now.
I was in bps the other day and was told everything they had fishing stock wise was on the floor the back room is completely empty. This is true and even more an issue because of the virus. I was in BPS two weeks ago and I was shocked at how bare the shelves were, especially for terminal tackle and line. They had a lot of plastics and other lures, but not a lot of popular stuff (6XDs being one example). In March, I had to get a new cell phone. The phone I wanted (IPhone XR) had two color choices available: red and blue. Even back then, when it first started hitting this country, there was already a shortage of phones. I chose red, by the way, and I hate it. Got a cover for it the same day. Yet Apple just posted record 3rd Q earnings.  Lots of people buying phones even though they have to sit out in the parking lot to do it. At least around here that is the way the companies are doing it. 
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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07/31/20 05:04 PM
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Lee Finlay
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It's a great time to buy from the small local makers.
I've had no problems finding soft plastics and such. Not including the tons I already had stocked up.
There's somebody in the sales area selling lots of plastics for reasonable prices.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: Jeff From Iowa]
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07/31/20 05:43 PM
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hooks and tackle have been sparse at bps since trump imposed the tariffs on china. It started with hooks and weights and has gone to everything now.
I was in bps the other day and was told everything they had fishing stock wise was on the floor the back room is completely empty. I think it has more to do with the 40% increase in fishing licenses this year. More folks are on the water than ever before. Before they can fish, they gotta stock up.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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07/31/20 06:25 PM
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tmd11111
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Theres a new cat on this forum who made a youtube video on all the tackle he bought at Walmart and plans to sell for double what he paid. Maybe he has what you're looking for. 
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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07/31/20 06:39 PM
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Rayzor
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This is what happens when you stop producing in the USA and depend on China and other small countries for everything.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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08/01/20 09:13 PM
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The Tacklesmith
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It's not only fishing Tackle.
I had to go to 3 Home Depot to get 4 address numbers Thursday.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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08/01/20 09:29 PM
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beartrap
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try James at falcon tackle 956-765-4866.....he's has one of the best equipped tackle stores you will find anywhere and reasonably priced....
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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08/01/20 09:34 PM
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fivebites
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: Rayzor]
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08/02/20 02:58 AM
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Ben B
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This is what happens when you stop producing in the USA and depend on China and other small countries for everything. I'm with you when it comes to essential industries such medicine, food, etc...but honestly, I'm not down to pay 3 - 4x's what things (that are already expensive as is) cost now just to make sure they are produced domestically...because some cat wants to make $15.00-$20.00/hour performing unskilled labor. What's the difference in a shortage, and the majority of consumers not being able to afford items even though the stock is plentiful? We have to remember that being a part of the global economy is what drives down prices...
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: greenen]
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08/02/20 04:29 AM
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Duke 22
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I'm using some of the 8000 lbs of soft plastics in my boat I've never had any intention of using until COVID.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: 87Winner]
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08/03/20 01:36 AM
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lostinthewoods
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Try some of your locally owned shops. Anglers Pro Tackle and Olson's Pro Am here in Ft Worth had pretty good inventory last couple of times I was in. Way more than Academy.
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: grout-scout]
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08/03/20 02:22 AM
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RCarter
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After years and years of hoarding lures, Iām finally set for this mess. I think I can go for 2-3 years without buying a single lure.  +1
WORK HARD.....FISH HARDER!
GOD is Great...BEER is Good...and PEOPLE are CrAZy
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Re: Tackle Turmoil
[Re: bassnman]
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08/03/20 03:58 AM
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Lazy Ike
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Manufacturers are having trouble keeping up with a double whammy. Employees out and lots of people fishing. Tackle Warehouse has been behind in shipping for months due to Covid. I have a TW order I placed April 11 that had a backorder that didnt come in until late June and TW still hasnt been able to shiip it. It sux but it is what it is.  Yep me too WAS gonna night fish at Athens in june could not find simple stuff {academy, wally world} just swivels , and worm weights. NADA could not believe well things haven't gotten better
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