Local stores for lure parts?

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wlai
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Local stores for lure parts?

Post by wlai » Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:02 pm

I am looking for a few parts for making my own lures, like spoon blades, clavicles etc. are there any local stores that carry a good selection of parts? I know about lure parts.com etc but prefer local stores where I can see before buying. Thanks.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by BentRod » Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:47 pm

What's your general location? Outdoor Emporium carries some parts, but they didn't have everything I was looking for. I ended up ordering parts from Barlow's.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by wlai » Wed Jul 01, 2015 4:01 pm

Thanks Bentrod. Basically I'm looking to build my own customized versions of wedding rings and vibrax, etc. Lures like these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EPyYl7RQD4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The thing with mail order is that the min units are so huge; I will never ever need 100 of these, for example: http://www.barlowstackle.com/Clevices--P826.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. When you add up a few sizes, the sheer amount of stuff just adds up.

Also I just like the convenience factor of walking in a store and checking out what they carry, as inspiration for tweaks, rather than rely on catalog photos. Barlow looks like a good source, so is Lureparts.com.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by 4n6fisher » Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:36 am

Anglers Choice on Ballinger has a table with a decent amount of things if you are in that area. It is right off I-5 (Edmonds exit) in the complex with the Thriftway.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by Shad_Eating_Grin » Thu Jul 02, 2015 10:14 am

I get my parts from ebay. various sellers for clevises, bodies, beads, wire, blades, etc. Just watch out for shipping charges and make sure you are ordering the right sizes.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by wlai » Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:56 pm

Ah, Angler's Choice seems like worth a visit, thanks 4n6fisher. And thanks Shad, eBay is something I should look into as well.

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Re: Local stores for lure parts?

Post by coretron22 » Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:33 am

Sportco in Fife has a better selection than Outdoor Emporium, plus if you're headed there you can stop at Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way - they have some parts too, but stock can be iffy.

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