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San Felipe fishing tackle?

msand1977 - 2-9-2020 at 06:27 PM

Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt

freediverbrian - 2-10-2020 at 07:44 AM

I have never seen a fishing tackle store in SF. A friend of mine who lives ipn SF buys his gear second hand at the El Dorado swap meet. If you are in so cal the Fred Hall fishing show is coming up, a great place to buy gear.


[Edited on 2-10-2020 by freediverbrian]

Fishing Tackle

meme - 2-10-2020 at 10:44 AM

You can buy some tackle at Fish Markets plus there is a new tackle store going to open near the ABC bus station.

Bajazly - 2-10-2020 at 10:49 AM

There is not much to be had here in SF but if you're coming thru San Diego, stop at Fisherman Landing, it doesn't get any better than that.

Pacifico - 2-10-2020 at 01:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


Matt, where are you coming from?

mtgoat666 - 2-10-2020 at 01:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly  
There is not much to be had here in SF but if you're coming thru San Diego, stop at Fisherman Landing, it doesn't get any better than that.


Squidco is better for a San Diego tackle shop. Anglers choice is good too.

Online is easiest.



[Edited on 2-10-2020 by mtgoat666]

Pacifico - 2-10-2020 at 01:41 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajazly  
There is not much to be had here in SF but if you're coming thru San Diego, stop at Fisherman Landing, it doesn't get any better than that.


Squidco is better for a San Diego tackle shop. Anglers choice is good too.

Online is easiest.

[Edited on 2-10-2020 by mtgoat666]


Anglers Choice is prob my favorite!

msand1977 - 2-11-2020 at 02:51 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico  
Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


Matt, where are you coming from?



Phoenix Arizona area

Hook - 2-11-2020 at 12:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


If you are talking about yo-yo jigs like the old Salas 6x or Tady 45s or something like that, too bad you dont live near me, cause I never use jigs like that anymore, and I would give them to you. I probably have a couple dozen in various weights and colors.

It's not that these lures WON'T catch fish. It's just that they take so long to drop when compared to the newer knife or butterfly style jigs with the assist hook(s). And if you are jigging below maybe 125 feet, you can keep these newer jigs in the strike zone much longer. They still do a modified flutter on the way down, but I wouldnt be surprised if they drop 2-4x faster than the old style jigs.

Of course, to fish below 125 feet in the San Felipe area probably means running a long ways out.........or down.

You really cant find what you want at Phoenix Fishing Supply? It's been several years since I've been there, but they had most everything back then.

mtgoat666 - 2-11-2020 at 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Hook  
Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


If you are talking about yo-yo jigs like the old Salas 6x or Tady 45s or something like that, too bad you dont live near me, cause I never use jigs like that anymore, and I would give them to you. I probably have a couple dozen in various weights and colors.

It's not that these lures WON'T catch fish. It's just that they take so long to drop when compared to the newer knife or butterfly style jigs with the assist hook(s). And if you are jigging below maybe 125 feet, you can keep these newer jigs in the strike zone much longer. They still do a modified flutter on the way down, but I wouldnt be surprised if they drop 2-4x faster than the old style jigs.

Of course, to fish below 125 feet in the San Felipe area probably means running a long ways out.........or down.

You really cant find what you want at Phoenix Fishing Supply? It's been several years since I've been there, but they had most everything back then.


i seem to recall that there is one of those Bass or Cabellas mega-stores in Phoenix...
worth a trip to check it out, even if no good lures, always lots of toys to ogle at those stores

chippy - 2-11-2020 at 04:31 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by Hook  
Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


If you are talking about yo-yo jigs like the old Salas 6x or Tady 45s or something like that, too bad you dont live near me, cause I never use jigs like that anymore, and I would give them to you. I probably have a couple dozen in various weights and colors.

It's not that these lures WON'T catch fish. It's just that they take so long to drop when compared to the newer knife or butterfly style jigs with the assist hook(s). And if you are jigging below maybe 125 feet, you can keep these newer jigs in the strike zone much longer. They still do a modified flutter on the way down, but I wouldnt be surprised if they drop 2-4x faster than the old style jigs.

Of course, to fish below 125 feet in the San Felipe area probably means running a long ways out.........or down.

You really cant find what you want at Phoenix Fishing Supply? It's been several years since I've been there, but they had most everything back then.


i seem to recall that there is one of those Bass or Cabellas mega-stores in Phoenix...
worth a trip to check it out, even if no good lures, always lots of toys to ogle at those stores



Bass Pro in Mesa and Cabelas in Glendale neither one has much saltwater tackle.

msand1977 - 2-11-2020 at 05:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Hook  
Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  
Is there a place to buy Surface Irons and YoYo jigs in San Felipe?
I'm heading down in March and would rather purchase in person than order online.

Thanks
Matt


If you are talking about yo-yo jigs like the old Salas 6x or Tady 45s or something like that, too bad you dont live near me, cause I never use jigs like that anymore, and I would give them to you. I probably have a couple dozen in various weights and colors.

It's not that these lures WON'T catch fish. It's just that they take so long to drop when compared to the newer knife or butterfly style jigs with the assist hook(s). And if you are jigging below maybe 125 feet, you can keep these newer jigs in the strike zone much longer. They still do a modified flutter on the way down, but I wouldnt be surprised if they drop 2-4x faster than the old style jigs.

Of course, to fish below 125 feet in the San Felipe area probably means running a long ways out.........or down.

You really cant find what you want at Phoenix Fishing Supply? It's been several years since I've been there, but they had most everything back then.




I’ll be fishing Bufeo Gonzaga area. I have a couple Shimano flat fall Butterfly jigs, 1 Black anchovie 100g and 1 Chartreuse 130g. Will those work? Any preferred colors? Cabelas next to me has nothing and Bass pro is limited to mostly Diamond jigs.

bajabuddha - 2-11-2020 at 05:38 PM

Isn't San Flip fishing tackle an oxymarooon?

Bajazly - 2-11-2020 at 06:48 PM

Who are you fishing with in Gonzaga? They should be able to tell you what you need and just online it right to you.

Hook - 2-12-2020 at 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally posted by msand1977  




I’ll be fishing Bufeo Gonzaga area. I have a couple Shimano flat fall Butterfly jigs, 1 Black anchovie 100g and 1 Chartreuse 130g. Will those work? Any preferred colors? Cabelas next to me has nothing and Bass pro is limited to mostly Diamond jigs.


I think I'd get some a little heavier. 170-200g. Currents can be hellacious in that area.

I seem to get the best action on the pink and white ones and the green and gold ones. I'm talking yellowtail fishing, but I have caught groupers and basses on them.

BTW, you can put an assist hook on a heavy duty, stainless steel ring, then attach the jig to the SS ring with a heavy duty split-ring. Then tie your line directly to the SS ring. If you want to change lures, you simply use a split-ring plier to separate the body of the jig from the split-ring and replace the body.

I prefer 7/0 assist hooks. Certainly no less than 5/0.

Hook - 2-12-2020 at 06:13 PM

I noticed on the Angler's Choice website that they are blowing out some LARGE Shimano Butterfly jigs in the 280g and up size. Those arent too big for lots of fish to bite. Believe they are priced at 6.99. Thats a great price. Dont think the assist hooks are included.