St.Paul show vs. Cabela's sale

[willowcat]

Last year I went to the St.Paul Ice fishing show As I have in years past. But the deals were not there like in past years. I talked to a guy at the Ice Team setup,He said that most of the retailers weren,t going to lower there prices because they added another show over in Wisconsin after the St.Paul show. Now at the same time as the Ice show, Cabela's were haveing their big Ice fishing sale. I know a couple of guys that went there. They said that there were a lot of good deals. So this year if they're going on at the same time again and you can only go to one, what one is the best?

[SpikeRoberts]

willowcat,
If the reason for a lack of deals was that the WI show was to follow, that wouldn't be a problem this year as the Madison show will not be held.

[Bushwacker]

My birthday is on one of the Ice Show/Cabela's days every year so in recognition of me, my girlfriend, now fiance(for obvious reasons) comes with me to both and I can pick out a few gifts. Every year I go to Cabela's first and then the ice show. I have found that Cabela's has the best deals, but the ice fishing show has tons of new products to look at. If doing one, I would choose the ice show. Once a year to look at all the stuff I do all the reading about and pick up hard to find products. Prices are not that great though.

[Captain B.R.K]

I know Thorne Bros has a set-up ever year at the St. Paul ice show...

Do they have any ice show deals going on with their rods?

[gvg_uwec]

im looking at buying a new frabil xltwin and im hoping i can get a little better deal at the show or cabela's ...where do you guys think that i can get the best deal at? im a poor college kid so any help would be appreciated

[Bruce Mosher]

I'm sure that Thorne Bros. will have deals. If not they will probably barter a little to make you happy. I will also be in their booth with my products. Their rods are very nice. Bruce Mosher

[Northlander]

Bruce whats your product called?

[cubbies11]

Where is the Cabelas show at? I will maybe try to hit both.

Cubbies

[Guest]

Bruce's product is the Ice Buster Bobber. And are made by Bruce's company Today's Tackle.
They are one if the sponsors for this seasons I.C.E. Series.

If you have not tried them you might want to take a look on Bruce's site sometime soon... www.icebusterbobbers.com

Most all "local" bait shops carry these as well as they are an FM sponsor product and available here.

I consider the Ice Buster a classic ice bobber. They are unique, druable, and adjustable / trimable so you can "set" them to any hook weight. They will last years!
Catch'n
Dave Hoggard

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[Paul Waldowski]

Ice Buster bobbers ROCK!!!!

If you are in anyway serious about your fishing, you will not leave home without them

The best Ice fishing bobber on the market, bar none.

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[cubbies11]

Where is that Cabelas located? I would like to check that sale out.

[Northlander]

I use ice bussters all year long. I love being able to take it off without cutting the line and then use the bobber stop as a bottom indicator while jigging.

[Surface Tension]

Catch'n, all that plus you can snap them on and off. Combine them with the stop knot that ties directly on the line and you have a quick slip bobber rig.

[Steve Foss]

Willowcat:

Back to your original question. There are deals to be made at shows, but the very best deals are those at the end of the ice season, when outlets that sell all the major brands don't want to be "stuck" with last year's version in March, and will sometimes practically "give" them away, because they're worried about getting "stuck" with "old" models. Frankly, getting a year-old model at drastically reduced prices is better than paying a premium price for what they say are improvements.

I'd name names for those outlets, but you likely can figure them out, and forum rules prohibit such mentions unless the outlets are forum sponsors.

My two-man unit listed for over $300, but I got it for $130 after it was rented for one season by a N.D. guiding outlet. Needless to say, I spent one hour stitching it up and felt vastly lucky for the deal. It even came with the travel cover.

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[cubbies11]

Can anyone answer my question on what Cabelas you are talking about and where it is located?

Cubbies

[LOWinEYEin]

SurfaceTension
Whats a stop knot?

[Bushwacker]

Cubbies11,
Cabela's is located down south in Owatonna, MN. It is about 45 minutes south of Burnsville on I-35. Definetly worth the trip to go look at the store. The taxidermy and all of the products are amazing. Huge store that is geared at the outdoorsman and woman. Also great customer service if anything should go wrong. Just last night I got two personalized collars in the mail for my new little lab and they had the name of the town I live in mispelled. A five minute phone call had two replacement collars on the way and I don't even have to send the mistakes back. Very nice people on the phone and they are just as nice at the store.

[Surface Tension]

A bobber stop knot

http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum30/HTML/003164.html

[LOWinEYEin]

I thought you were refering to a different/more mechanical new knot. But that sounds like the perfect set up though.

[Poutmaster]

If you are planning on buying a big ticket item, I'd suggest going to the ice show on the last day. Compare all the prices and barter the dealers against each other. I've found the Reed's guys and the Thorne guys are really willing to wheel and deal or throw in some extras on that last day.

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[This message has been edited by Poutmaster (edited 11-18-2003).]

[willowcat]

With out the show in Mad town after the St.Paul show it should be like the shows in past years. The good deals should be there then. I know one should almost hit Cabela's to if they are having their sale the same day.

[Seabass77]

Thorne bros has 10% off all of there Ice houses on the day after thanksgiving. Plus, great services, tips, and suggestions.