Al G
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SD/Chula Vista Tackle Stores
I will be in San Diego/Chula Vista mid- morning Saturday the 16th (thank God) I would like to spend time shopping at a good, large (and cheap) Tackle shop.
Any Ideals???
I do like my toys....
Albert G
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BajaWarrior
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Point Loma in San Diego has the most amount of tackle stores in the area. Start at West Marine (boating superstore) on Rosecrans. Several tackle
stores within walking distance from there. Just ask the sales people.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Diver
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All you could want;
http://sandiego.merchantamerica.com/directory/Athletics_and_...
If you are staying at the Chula Vista Marina RV Park, they can give you great directions to many stores close-by.
Too bad you will miss they're Wednesday night Karaoke !! 
[Edited on 12-12-2006 by Diver]
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Marie-Rose
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I'm so confused I am armed with pages of printed material re: rods and lures
(taken from prev posts) and am off to try and buy my hubbies Xmas presents...but now I am
thinking I should just give him some US funds and have him do the shopping himself on the way down. I wonder if the shops here in Victoria will have
any of the "things" on this list????
Remember, when in Mexico, yes may be no and no may be
maybe!
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losfrailes
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You cannot go wrong with Squidco, the one just off Barnett street. Great people, products and prices.
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losfrailes
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here is their site info and address.
http://sandiego.merchantamerica.com/directory/Athletics_and_...
And they know the Baja Fishing needs!
[Edited on 12-12-2006 by losfrailes]
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Diver
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Marie-Rose,
Contact Anglers Center
http://www.anglerscenter.com/?gclid=CLqNnrqwjYkCFRwFYAodalYV...
Toll Free (877) 254-3183
They have some very knowledgeable salesmen; just tell them what kind of fishing he will be doing and what rods and reels he already has. They will set
you up at whatever $$ you want to spend and send it to you before Christmas.
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Minnow
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sqidco is it, hands down. Best prices, best selection.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Al G
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SquidCo sound interesting, but 13 Miles from Marina RV...Still maybe worth the taxi fare. Unless they have a very large parking lot I cannot drive my
RV there.
Albert G
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Reeljob
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I agree on Squidco, but also try SQC Tackle. Located under the Coronado Bridge. Call & they'll give directions. Real easy off the 5 freeway.
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Marie-Rose
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Then you can hit the Adult Superstore for entertainment later . The guys
there are super knowledgable about baja and their prices are great. The store is tiny so if large is what you want this ain't the place. However, they
have what you need. |
Remember, when in Mexico, yes may be no and no may be
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Diver
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Al,
If you just need a few things, there is a decent tackle shop in the marina, 1 block from the RV park.
There is also a bus that connects to the trolley but I'm not certain how far it goes.
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Minnow
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The Wall mart off the 15 has a decent tackle selection too. Plenty of parking also. chances are They will have everything you need.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marie-Rose
I'm so confused I am armed with pages of printed material re: rods and lures
(taken from prev posts) and am off to try and buy my hubbies Xmas presents...but now I am
thinking I should just give him some US funds and have him do the shopping himself on the way down. I wonder if the shops here in Victoria will have
any of the "things" on this list???? |
Have hubby pick his own tackle. SD has best tackle stores for fishing baja. The further north of SD you are the more difficult it is to find a store
that specializes in the right equipment and the smaller the available selection. Most of their customers are looking for advice for long range trips.
That kind of advice is really not very useful if you plan to fish from shore or a tin boat in my opinion. It's really helpful to get advice from
someone who has done the same kind of fishing your significant other plans to do.
Here's an example of how it goes for me:
Last year I wanted to fish salmon at Kodiak Island for the first time in my life. I found a small selection of salmon flies at Marriotts in Orange
County and purchased some. When I arrived at Anchorage I found a much better selection and found my collection to be inadequate. Most were never used.
I bought more in Anchorage and fished the mainland. When I finally landed in Kodiak I found their selection to be the best for their local waters and
I bought a bunch more and used them exclusively. Moral of the story: I should have not bought anything until Kodiak. I wasted a lot of money and time
'preparing' myself.
This sort of thing happens to me all the time and I bet to many others. Everyone wants to sell you the 'secret' fly. But the best ones are those sold
by the shops on the river that are working those last few days.
[Edited on 12-12-2006 by Skipjack Joe]
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