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 Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
#7176896
02/15/12 11:32 PM
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Texas5333
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I am traveling to Tokyo Japan and then over to Singapore. I would like some input as to what to purchase on these trips that would prove to have a significant cost savings by making the purchase over there. Products and location information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your input...
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/15/12 11:36 PM
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Fishspanker
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Japan = very expensive. Not sure that anything is cheaper, even the stuff manufactured there.
Take plenty of $.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Fishspanker]
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02/15/12 11:39 PM
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fitter2259
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+1 Good luck finding anything cheap in Japan. A 30 dollar dinner in the US will cost you 150 dollars in Tokyo. Japan = very expensive. Not sure that anything is cheaper, even the stuff manufactured there.
Take plenty of $.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 12:43 AM
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Garrett_Mac
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I was there last year and the average price per lure was about $20. One of the crankbaits I bought was $30... Had some cool looking plastics too... Be prepared to spend some cash! I think the tackle shop I went to was called Popeye.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 12:48 AM
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justme1581
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I picked up some"split rings" in Singapore that I liked..they actually look like a figure 8..top half is single wire for line tie, the bottom half is the split ring with a little lip that makes it easy to slip the bait on..wish I had bought more...makes it easy to swap baits and not have to retie..
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 12:49 AM
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Manchu
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bring me back a geisha girl
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 12:53 AM
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fouzman
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Call Cameron at Lake Fork Marina 903-765-2764 and see if he can help you with a few ideas from Takahiro Omori. Tak's getting ready for the Classic next week but is a gracious gentleman. If he's not able to help due to time constraints, call Yamamoto Custom Baits or Kinami and see if someone can help you. Good luck!
Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 02:07 AM
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fishnbuds
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A FIRST CLASS ticket! It's one long-arse flight!
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 02:11 AM
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nb_one
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I was there last spring for a week (the week before the earthquake). Take plenty of money. I spent about a 100 bucks a day on meals and taxis. Good thing it was a business trip! A first class ticket was about $10K back then.  Business class a little less.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 03:30 AM
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Champion 221 Elite
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Buy you some Megabass lures,especially some of the colors not available in the United States!
Wish I was going!
Have A GREAT Trip!
Last edited by Champion 201 DCR; 02/16/12 03:30 AM.
Just Fishing For Fun!
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: nb_one]
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02/16/12 03:30 AM
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bus driver
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If you're flying into Nartia and make in town go to the Noodle Shop on Green Street and have the Red Chili Noodle Soup with a side of Gyoza. It will make the Sapporo Beer go down nicely.
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 03:56 AM
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hargefish
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Sounds like you need to load up on some cheap stuff at academy and open up a flea market if stuff is really that high.
Oh, and watch out for Godzilla!
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: hargefish]
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02/16/12 06:09 AM
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Tick...
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Red Chile Noodle Soup sounds good to me I would look for Mega Bass Baits like vision 110s after eating Japanese raviolis,.. gyoza.
Last edited by Tick...; 02/16/12 06:11 AM.
When in doubt set the hook..Retie often
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 12:56 PM
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snmcc
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Last time I went it was really expensive.
 Boatless for minute
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Re: Travel to Tokyo - What to buy?
[Re: Texas5333]
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02/16/12 07:19 PM
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Pete Robbins
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In Tokyo, go to Sansui, Tokyo Sunrise and Popeye. Also check out TackleBerry -- used tackle in good condition at good prices.
Try to focus on brands that are harder to find in the US -- Evergreen, Imakatsu, OSP
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