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Message Subject: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?
muskienoob
Posted 1/16/2013 11:55 AM (#610165)
Subject: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 8


Do you buy bulk spools and if so, where?

Thanks in advance.
Guest
Posted 1/16/2013 1:22 PM (#610188 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?


cave run legend - 1/16/2013 11:59 AM

amazon will have the best prices. They have bulk spools as well as most also has free shipping. I bought some power pro slick the other day and for 300yd spools it was 10bucks cheaper than anywhere else.


from who? how many yards and how much? been looking for some slick 8 also and the cheapest i have found it is on ebay..
genesisperformance
Posted 1/16/2013 2:22 PM (#610203 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Posts: 403


Location: Lakeville, MN
Bass tackle depot had buy one get one free and free shipping so I picked up some grandslam #80
phishmasta
Posted 1/16/2013 2:31 PM (#610205 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 115


I just scored a 600yd spool of masterbraid at the chicago show for 70 bucks...
Guest
Posted 1/16/2013 3:32 PM (#610216 - in reply to #610188)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?


cave run legend - 1/16/2013 1:43 PM

Ebay was more expensive for me. For a 150yd roll of 80lb on ebay was 25+ shipping, amaOn was 20 with frwe shipping.


you must not have looked very good. been able to buy 80lb 150 yard spools on ebay for $20 shipping since the line came out. can get 300yard spools for under $36 shipped every day of the week and 1500 yard spools for $145 shipped.
horsehunter
Posted 1/16/2013 3:36 PM (#610217 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Location: Eastern Ontario
I understand there is some counterfit Power Pro out there from China Ebay would be a natural place to move this
Guest
Posted 1/16/2013 4:55 PM (#610234 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?


cave run legend - 1/16/2013 4:14 PM

You have a link guest? I like to think I am good at finding deals.


unitedoutdoors is the seller. item #190756566797 80lb 300 yards timber for $35.78 shipped. also has 65lb 300 yards for $32.99 and normally has 80lb 150 yard spools for $19.99 but he's out at the moment. there is also 1 or 2 other sellers that have it for a $1 more.
heckster
Posted 1/16/2013 8:19 PM (#610261 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 91


When you buy "the cheapest" that is what you might get.
muskie! nut
Posted 1/16/2013 9:43 PM (#610283 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
I heard a few yrs ago about counterfeit Power Pro Make sure you aren't uying that stuff.
polarkraftdave
Posted 1/16/2013 9:43 PM (#610284 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 256


Location: Valpo IN
I`ve bought quite a few items from ( united outdoors ) never have had a problem yet ,,,
RyanJoz
Posted 1/16/2013 9:45 PM (#610285 - in reply to #610284)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 1673


Location: Mt. Zion, IL
I have bought quote a few toro reels from them and have never had a problem.
dfkiii
Posted 1/16/2013 10:48 PM (#610294 - in reply to #610205)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Location: Sawyer County, WI
phishmasta - 1/16/2013 2:31 PM

I just scored a 600yd spool of masterbraid at the chicago show for 70 bucks...


Great deal !
longbomb
Posted 1/17/2013 10:14 AM (#610361 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: RE: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 50


It bothers me that some of you guys can drop $50,000 or more for a boat and ride and can't pay an extra $5 to support your local tackle shop. These guys are part of the fun of this sport and they need our support.
scmuskies
Posted 1/17/2013 2:04 PM (#610413 - in reply to #610361)
Subject: RE: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Posts: 258


Location: Mayville, WI
longbomb:

I understand where you're coming from, but I bet they shopped around for their boat too and bought wherever they could get the best deal (local or not - I got mine out of state). Same for buying lures online, it's just the way it is now with easy access to most anything online. There's things the local places have that the internet will never have and vice versa - both have pluses and minuses.

muskie! nut
Posted 1/17/2013 3:13 PM (#610422 - in reply to #610285)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
RyanJoz - 1/16/2013 9:45 PM

I have bought quote a few toro reels from them and have never had a problem.


Not quite sure what you are saying? Are you saying you had some price quotes on a few toro reels from them?
ammoman16
Posted 1/19/2013 3:00 PM (#610773 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 130


Location: Duluth, MN
I bought a 1500 yard spool of Super Slick 8 on eBay last year for about $130 shipped.
NCB
Posted 1/19/2013 3:07 PM (#610774 - in reply to #610361)
Subject: RE: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




longbomb - 1/17/2013 10:14 AM

It bothers me that some of you guys can drop $50,000 or more for a boat and ride and can't pay an extra $5 to support your local tackle shop. These guys are part of the fun of this sport and they need our support.
couldnt agree more
ammoman16
Posted 1/19/2013 3:24 PM (#610780 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 130


Location: Duluth, MN
What I really love is how a lot of the mom and pop stores don't feel the need to be competitive. It's not all of them, but many of them think that they have you by the shorthairs due to lack of competition where most of the good fishing is. I always try to by locally when they are reasonable. You also have to realize, that many of the places selling on eBay and Amazon are just small mom and pop shops trying new ways to make money.
PIKEMASTER
Posted 1/19/2013 4:50 PM (#610785 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
be careful on Ebay buying spools of line not in a box for cheaps, a few years back someone was selling some cheap line in place of Power Pro and it was junk. I buy from my local guys and call it a day. Also don't forget to flip over your braid on a reel, braid will last for years.
wavridr
Posted 1/19/2013 6:14 PM (#610794 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: RE: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 296


Location: Not where I want to be!

You can buy your bulk spools, or anything for that matter, from the independent musky shops!  If they don't have it, they can get it!  May cost you a few pennys more.

I see everyone whining about dealers not attending "the shows"? Well what do you expect. Too many people are buying on the cheap and  buying from mass retailers.  

When all the independents are out of business, and sooner or later they will be, let me know what kind of customer service you get from the ebays of the world. 

ammoman16
Posted 1/19/2013 6:22 PM (#610798 - in reply to #610794)
Subject: RE: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 130


Location: Duluth, MN
eBay didn't sell me anything. It was an independent tackle shop that has realized that they need to adapt to continue to succeed. Any business that doesn't utilize the resources they have available will eventually fail, and they have nobody to blame but themselves.
muskienoob
Posted 1/21/2013 12:59 PM (#611292 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 8


I didn't say why I made this post because I didn't want to bias the replies. I bought I 300'spool of 80# lb test made by Spiderwire at Bas Pro and it was defective. I sent to to Spiderwire and they replaced it, no questions asked but I was lucky to discover the defect before I wwent fishing so Idon't want to get any more at baspro because it might be the same lot. There is always the possiblitity that someone swithed the spools in the store so they could get 80# for the 8 or 10# price so it may not be defective. I am trying to find another source. I am buying another reel this week and will need some line.
MstormC
Posted 1/21/2013 1:11 PM (#611294 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 196


I just picked up a 500 yard spool of 80# Power Pro for $49 shipped off of Amazon.

I would love to support my local stores, IF they had any line. And trying to get them to order it is like slamming your weiner in a door. Yeah, it's effective but it hurts like H E ll
sworrall
Posted 1/21/2013 2:04 PM (#611306 - in reply to #610165)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
'eBay didn't sell me anything. It was an independent tackle shop that has realized that they need to adapt to continue to succeed. Any business that doesn't utilize the resources they have available will eventually fail, and they have nobody to blame but themselves.'

Small retailers, 'Mom and Pop stores' as you put it, deal with overhead online sources do not. Smaller customer base, longer hours, and someone to check out the customer the entire time they are open. A storefront, merchandising, heat, lights, employees, etc ain't cheap. Larger retailers spread the cost across a wider array of goods and deeper selections. If you don't care about holding the product in your hand, and buying it on the spot without shipping delays, buy online. But don't be so critical of the small retailers until you do a bit of research into the cost of doing that kind of business VS the online guys.
wavridr
Posted 1/21/2013 5:23 PM (#611362 - in reply to #611306)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 296


Location: Not where I want to be!
Thank you Steve! 
ammoman16
Posted 1/21/2013 5:26 PM (#611366 - in reply to #611306)
Subject: Re: Where is the cheapest place to buy braided line?




Posts: 130


Location: Duluth, MN
I didn't say anything critical about small retailers. All I said is that it is their responsibility to to stay competitive, not the consumers responsibility to keep them in business out of some sense of obligation. I shop many small businesses and will continue to do so. Many of those businesses also do business online and get my business over some of the local businesses because they stay competitive.
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