Sheepdog,
Use your real name and you might get more responses. (No insult intended)
Now here's my response and I think you'll like what I have to say. Johnson's Bait & Tackle in Yuba City is selling his store and the new buyers don't want any fly fishing stuff. All of their fly fishing stuff is 40% -50% off list price. And yes, they do have a bunch of saltwater and spey reels.
Our fly club has been hitting it pretty good but most of our guys are "trout" guys and the bigger stuff has just been sitting there gathering dust. Last week, I stopped by there just to see what he had left. I "needed" a back-up reel for a redfish trip I'm going on next week. and I talked with Bob Bouke (the selling owner) directly and picked up a Redington Rise 9/10 for a $100.00 OTD.
I wouldn't call him and try to shop it over the phone, but it would be worth a ride to Yuba City to see what he has left and plan on at least 40% off anything there. And remember, cash money in hand talks.
There were also a lot of larger fly rods there too. Mostly older stock but still new.
Now having said all this, you still should stop by Kiene;s first, and see what he has in stock that he'd like to get rid of. Older models, or slow movers always need to be turned before new inventory can be brought in. Go in and talk with those guys first before you buy anything some where else.
Tony
TONY BUZOLICH
Feather River Fly
Yuba City, CA.
(530) 790-7180
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