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I'll second Reed's in Walker.
They give a 10% discount to all Muskie Inc. members and have supported the Fargo/Moorhead chapter for 20 years.
Doesn't hurt they have the best prices on rods/reels around, and a great selection of lures.
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Location: Minnesota | I prefer to walk in and buy stuff. I don't mind buying online if I absolutely have to, but I'd rather do it in person. Call me old fashioned.
Because of that, I prefer either Thorne Bros because they're fairly close (45 min) or Blue Ribbon Bait in Oakdale, MN because they're close to me, have a decent selection, and good conversation. Joe's also has a really good selection.
I'd probably pass out if I ever walked into Rollie and Helen's. |
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Location: Smith Creek | I'm with the local tackle shop guys. And if I do buy off the web I make sure they have a store front and aren't just some dude and his computer typing in drop ship orders. |
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| no offense. but i think some of you guys have some real misconceptions about the online stores. they have just as much tackle and inventory on hand as any store. its not just take your order and call musky innovations or whatever tackle maker and tell them to mail you three bulldawgs or whatever. just because they dont have an actual store front Aaron and Kyle work just as hard if not harder than an actual store. it takes rediculous amounts of time to design, maintain, add new baits and update inventory. not saying your wrong to support a local shop but to say you support your local shop because you dont want to give your money to some joe working out of his basement trying to make some easy money . is kinda shortsided. thumbs up to bigwood and mto. |
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| I agree with commens about differences between a "Musky Shop" and an online vendor. This is not to speak negatively about an online vendor ... they are great alternatives and provide needed competition. However I dont see them as a musky shop where you can speak to individuals in person, handle lures and enjoy the full experience of being there in person. Both options are great to have and meet a need for musky hunters. |
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| Sportsman in Appleton hands down! Pete and Kevin will get you what you want! |
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| Kurt's Island, no one come close to their custom baits. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | While it may not be what some of you are calling a tackle shop, I get nearly all of my tackle from Musky Tackle Online. The prices and service are second to none, and like the old Farm & Fleet commercial - "If he doesn't have it, I don't need it."
Quick example of the type of guy Aaron is. A month or so ago I had my email get hacked into. Somebody was sending emails from my account to advertise. Aaron at MTO was the FIRST person to let me know what was happening. Pretty amazing that "the guy I order baits from" was willing to take the time to help me out. It certainly wasn't going to make him any money in the short term, but that's the kind of guy that will get my business in the long term.
For the most part, I buy my baits at the MN musky show I attend each year and MTO.
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Location: Glenmoore PA | MTO, best prices and ships fast! |
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| Figure 8 Baits in Kenora!
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Location: Eastern Ontario | I hate all tackle shops whenever I go in one my money disappears |
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| MTO and Big Wood. You got to remember not every state is like Mn or Wis. Here in SE Michigan we don't have any Muskie Shops. Zero! We have Bass Pro and Cabelas but the bait selection is weak. We have baits shops near LSC that carry some baits but a lot for trolling applications. When I need baits I have no choice to order online. I don't have the luxury of "stopping on the way" to the lake to pick up what I need. Heck, we can't even get suckers for livebait fishing. I've yet to see a bait shop near LSC carry suckers big enough to fish. I wish we could get our hands on some large suckers......It would be nice to have tackle shops dedicated to Muskies here in Michigan.
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Location: Freedom, WI | detroithardcore - You may have one coming soon. |
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Location: WV | im for musky tackle online, i ordered some things he didnt carry from other shops last week and found out why i dont order from them if i help it. MTO was great,, fast and they didnt rip me a new one on shipping like the others. I got my MTO before the others even shipped because of numerous phone calls back and forth about the order. (stuff they didnt have and wandering if i did want some things on the order when i called it in!! MTO for me. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Brutal results in the poll though. MTO is getting killed. This is like golf right??? |
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| I just wanted to throw a thumbs up for a recent transaction I had with MTO. I ordered a couple of Shadzillas, and when they arrived on Friday, I found that one of them was just a replacement body, not the full lure. I shot an email over, and received an email the next day (Saturday!) apologizing and saying the full lure was on its way and to keep the replacement body. Monday after work, I had the lure in hand. Great (and not to mention quick) service! |
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| Roger, you just got me really excited!!!! By the way, your hardheads are#$%% ^&**!! I picked some up and a show and love them! Great paint and awesome action!!
I'd love to see a dedicated Muskie retail store in Michigan!! |
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| Sportsmans of Appleton! Have to support our local guys in this ecconomy. |
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Location: Windy City | MTO. Top notch service |
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Location: Central WI | MTO is great. Also like ordering from Tackle Industries...both have really quick shipping and great customer service. |
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Location: Freedom, WI | detroithardcore - Glad you like the HardHeads. The muskie shop is more than you might have one, they are starting to order stuff now. It will be called the Michigan Muskie Shop. |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | h2os2t - 5/18/2011 10:12 PM detroithardcore - Glad you like the HardHeads. The muskie shop is more than you might have one, they are starting to order stuff now. It will be called the Michigan Muskie Shop. That's good to hear. Can you give us any more info? US or Canada side? Opening date? |
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Location: Freedom, WI | Not sure on opening date but it is on the US side. |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Yeah, I think I know who you're talking about. |
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Location: big cove tannery pa | MTO all the way!!! Super fast shipping! Had my order last week in less than 24 hrs. |
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Location: Freedom, WI | esoxfly - Talked to him today and he knows you and is going to call you. |
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Location: Michigan | h2os2t - 5/18/2011 10:12 PM
The muskie shop is more than you might have one, they are starting to order stuff now. It will be called the Michigan Muskie Shop.
That is awesome! If it is near LSC it will be 3 hours from me, but still good to have a good musky shop in Michigan. |
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Location: Grand Forks ND | I think the poll numbers speak for themselves. About time MTO gets some recognition on this website. Here in Grand Forks I can order in the morning and get my stuff the next day. I still shop at the local Scheel's and Cabela's in town, but if they don't have what I'm looking for I go to MTO. |
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| I used to order my on line and over the phone stuff through Rollie and Helens. But the last couple times I have tried, they did not have what I needed and there was going to be a wait... I don't call them anymore. I've used Thorne's and they seem OK. The last two orders I placed through Musky Tackle Online and they got me what I needed fast!
Dorn on Midvale in Madison is really good as far as selection goes. The Sportsman has a decent selection but it is not always exactly what I am looking for, however they are always very helpful as far as information regarding lakes in the area. Good guys too!
Moore's lures is a great place for components if thats your need.
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| Love it! Us Michiganders need a shop dedicated to Muskies! |
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