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Reel Fishing and Tackle Announcement


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With the fishing opener coming up, there are a lot of changes taking place at our store.

First, we are changing our name slightly. We will be changing our name to Reel Fishing Outfitters. We are doing this because we are more than just a bait and tackle store. Yes, we sell rods, reels, bait, etc. but we also carry of lot of other items. We carry a good stock of marine items such as lights, oil, gas tanks, hoses for all makes of engines, ropes, anchors, starting and trolling batteries. We have a large seletion of tools from pliers to electric fillet knives, culling systems for tournaments. We also supply/refill propane for anything from a a 5lb tank to the largest RV. Of course, pop, water and snacks.

So we wanted our name to reflect more than just bait and tackle. The name change will take place over time so you will still see our old name around for awhile.

New items we are stocking this year:

G.Loomis rods

Shimano Top-shelf rods

Salmo Bullheads and Hornets

Spoon Plugs from Buck's Baits

Shaky Blades from Lindy

New items from JB lures, ventilated rigs.

Of course,we still carry Fenwick and Ugly Stick rods.

For cold weather, we stock Artic Armor. You'll see a lot more on this in later posts.

We have completely reset our store to organize things better and make it easier for you to find items.

Yes, we are still crowded, but we pack a lot into a little space.

We hope to have pictures posted of our new items and the store layout.

We thank you for your past patronage and look forward to seeing you again this year. Again, let us know what we are doing right and we'll continue to do that. If you have a suggestion or comment, please let us know and we'll try to incorporate you're suggestions.

We will post our hours for the opener in a later post

Joe, Matt, Katy and gang

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Got a Falcon spinnerbait special the other day from Reel Fishing Outfitters. Reg price $125, but got it for about $85. Thanks.

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Joe, Matt and the rest of the staff at Reel Fishing Outfitters are and have been going above and beyond for the sportsmen and women of this area. Not only are we fortunate to have them as a sporting goods store but we also have them as a sponsor right here in the South Central forum on FM. Thank you to Reel Fishing Outfitters!

This may also be the pertinent time to mention my increased involvement with Reel Fishing Outfitters. As Joe mentioned, Arctic Armor has become a cold-weather suit with a lot of popularity and demand behind it. There will be much more on this in the near future but I am more than happy to report that I will be partnering with Reel Fishing Outfitters and IDI Gear (Arctic Armor) as a Promotions and Marketing Director. For the general public, this means I will be going to sport shows, conventions, fishing contests, large seminars, game fairs, etc. and working with Reel Fishing Outfitters and IDI Gear to promote this product. I am very excited and also fortunate to be able to have this opportunity. It's going to be quite the ride!

More details coming soon...

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Awesome. Although I have yet to walk in your doors... (that will end in a week) Dealing with your staff on the phone has been nothing but EASY! Answering questions for a guy two hours away with no hesitation. I assure you, I will continue to use you as a resource and a refral to anyone with questions on gear and GREAT SERVICE. I can't wait to finally meet you on May 2nd and fill your till with some cash, that you and your staff have rightfully earned.

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Bought a couple of Falcon Rods last year from Reel Fishing Outfitters. I must say the customer service was great and can not be beat. I always stop there to get my bait when in that area. Oh no gonna carry G.Loomis rods. Now I am gonna be tempted to buy one everytime I am in the store. " Just got to buy it when the wife is not around" Keep up the A+++ service Joe, Matt , Katy and the gang

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Yes, I have a new day job too. I recently took a job with a chemical company in their Technical Service department. I am working from my home and traveling, so it works out. I will also continue my part-time guiding service and now am taking on the role Joe and IDI Gear has asked me to fill.

I just chuckle when people say they're busy.

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Dang, new job, I was gonna get a case of Peas for our Canada trip from you. \:\( Nothin beats fresh Walleye, fried potatos and peas!!

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I had no idea you actually too on that type of new day job. I was thinking maybe with RFO, IDI Gear and guiding, that you no longer were working your other job.

You certainly are keeping yourself busy, that's for sure. Not a dull moment by the sounds of it. \:\)

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I'll be seeing you guys this weekend, as probably alot of others will as well, but Spoon plugs ya I gotta get a few more of those.

Congrats TO on all of your new adventures.

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What a rock star. I got a degree just so I could do what your going to do. I have been offered the jobs but turned them down so I could spend more time with the family. You will have your hands full. Your other half must be very understanding. You are a lucky guy, Good luck!

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 Originally Posted By: ice-man/vexilar-king
Your other half must be very understanding. You are a lucky guy, Good luck!

I hope it didn't take you until now to figure that out. Ha!She'll be going to some of the shows with me and it's only 6 - 8 shows a year, so it's not all bad.

Thanks.

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I hope your still gonna have a little time to come down and experience the Iowa Great Lakes next winter.

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I don't know TO, it might be all over now that you are a star. No fishing and all work. eek.gif

One positive for all, one less boat to contend with at the landing. ;\)

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I am clearly not a star but rather a person more interested in working hard and playing hard. Sleep will come when I'm 10 toes up. Don't worry, you'll see me at the landings but that's where it will end. Ha!

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Are you sure you won't try to follow me around? ;\)

I suppose Eric will be watching with his hanheld radio.

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hehehehe \:D

I'll have'r dialed in Tom! grin.gif "Polish fish finders" and all. whistle.gif

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You weren't kidding when you said you'll rest when you're 10 toes up! 1:42a.m.??? \:ocrazy.giftired.gifgrin.gif

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I'm working on a plant survey. Not much sleep this week because the plant does most of its cleaning from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am.

HINT: Check out the Mankato Free Press this weekend.

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I think he is asking "look at the Mankato Free Press" and saying refering to what? Like, what is the article about, or what section of the paper, or will it be in a special tab or something?

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FUNNY STUFF GUYS! I PLAN ON KILLING A FEW WALLEYES SUNDAY MORNING!! HE HE

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    • SkunkedAgain
      It doesn't look like the lake level has gone up at all. I was up a week ago and struggled to get my boat in and out of the public landing on the west end of Head O Lakes. I used my paddle to push the boat further out to deeper water. I could hear the hull moving over the sandy/muddy bottom near the launch.
    • JerkinLips
      Pretty tough.  Was catching about 2 walleyes per hour and the biggest was only 13".  Back up Thursday so I hope I have better success.
    • smurfy
      the kid and I always check our stands prior.......i'll go back to check the conditions of said stands before he gets there to see what we need. while i'm at it if i can i shoot at grouse with shells that appear to not have bb,s in them!!!!🙄
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  With unseasonably warm weather, there are still some anglers hitting the water and most have been rewarded.  Limits of walleyes and saugers being caught, and the forecast looking ahead is favorable. The best bite on the south end of LOW has been in 22-28 feet of water. Water temperatures are dropping and as the temps cool further, the bite has been excellent.     Vertical jigging with frozen emerald shiners has been the program for most anglers.  Bring plenty of bait, as you’ll need to sort through some smaller fish and short biters.  Plenty of eater fish to be had, just have to do a bit of sorting.  Anglers are also reporting very good numbers of jumbo perch and occasional pike mixed in with the walleyes.     For those fishing structure, if you slide up on top of a rock pile, don't be surprised to catch a big smallmouth bass, there are plenty around.   This week’s hot colors have been gold, gold/glow white, gold/chartreuse, gold/orange, and gold/glow white/pink.     One tip, a stinger hook on your jig will catch you more fish if you start missing too many fish. On the Rainy River...  Bait dealers are reporting good numbers of shiners in the river this past week.  Interesting, each night is different.  Some areas have the small shiners called pinheads.  Other areas have the larger minnows.     The river is producing some nice walleyes in various spots from Four Mile Bay to Wheeler's Point, to Baudette all the way to Birchdale.  There are 42 miles of navigable Rainy River from the mouth to Birchdale with plenty of public boat ramps along the way.     Walleyes are being caught in various depths, but 15-25 feet of water has been good.   Jigging with live or frozen emerald shiners has been highly effective. Some anglers are also trolling crankbaits to cover more ground and find fish. Both methods are producing solid results. Sturgeon fishing has been strong.  The catch-and-release sturgeon fishing is open into the spring when it changes to the "keep season" on April 24th. Up at the NW Angle...  Fall fishing continues to be excellent. Points, neck-down areas with current, shoreline breaks, and transition zones from rock to mud are all productive locations for walleye right now.   It is traditionally a mixed bag up around the many islands in this part of the lake and this fall is no different.  In addition to walleyes, pike, jumbo perch, and crappies are in the mix.  A jig and minnow has been the most effective presentation. Good muskie fishing is the norm during the fall of the year and area reports have been good.  In addition to casting, trolling shorelines, points and neckdown areas has been effective.  Muskies are often targeting schooling tullibees this time of year. The weather forecast for the next couple of weeks is conducive for fall fishing.  If you don't deer hunt, or if you have harvested your deer, consider some bonus walleye action before the ice forms.  The bite continues to be excellent.    
    • leech~~
    • gimruis
      I'm not one to leave that to chance the day I need it.  I always check on my stands prior to the season.  Just like I always shoot my rifle before the season and I always run my outboard motor before fishing opener.  Too many things to go wrong without confirming it ahead of time.   I guess it could have been beavers but the house itself didn't appear nearly big enough along one ditch.  It was about the size of chair.  I've seen beavers houses many times before and they appear much bigger than that.
    • leech~~
      Good thing you made a check run.  That would have really suked walking into opening day.  Why do you think muskrats and not beavers?  
    • gimruis
      Well I checked on stands over the weekend.  Kind of a disaster.   All the ditches are plum full and twice as wide becauase muskrats have clogged an area.  I spent an hour unclogging it and the water is slowly moving again, but our bridges and planks were underwater.  The back portion of the land where the best stand is was inaccessible.  Hopefully that changes by Saturday.  I have a feeling the muskrats are just going to clog it back up again.   Tons of standing corn still too.  They've started on it, but being so wet now with more rain coming, whatever's there will remain there for the foreseeable future.   All the grassland is completely flattened like a pancake due to 3-4 inches of heavy wet snow.  That eliminates about 75% of the pheasant habitat in this spot.  Total buzz kill.  And this specific spot was one of my better producers last season because the grass was intact and lush through December last year.
    • BWpineisland
      Jerkin, how was the fishing?
    • JerkinLips
      45.6°F Saturday afternoon.  Lake Vermilion was quite empty.
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