Hamilton / Ancaster Fishing Tackle Swap Meet

[OldTimer]

Just came across this - perhaps of interest to some:

http://www.ancaster.com/2014/03/07/annua...swap-meet/

http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell...Z576572918

Is in a much larger venue this year. Last year was way too crowded.

OT

[OldTimer]

Just got back from this............ was a lot better and definitely bigger this year, and worth going.

I got a nice heavy action 10' telescopic and replenished my BIG lead sinker stock. My lady got a few good NEW lures that caught her fancy at way less than 1/2 price.

Probably about 100 teams selling stuff - place was packed with people when I was there .............

Recommended. This venue made the difference.

Cheers,

OldTimer

[OldTimer]

It's on again apparently. March 28 2015.

   

[Mikebass22]

any word on this years show/

[OldTimer]

(02-01-2017 03:31 PM)Mikebass22 Wrote:  any word on this years show/

This is what they are saying currently on twitter:

   

[Mikebass22]

Ok that's great thanks, I like the idea of a tackle swap. Has anyone been to this in the past? Is it worth driving an hour and a half for?

[OldTimer]

(02-04-2017 03:15 PM)Mikebass22 Wrote:  Ok that's great thanks, I like the idea of a tackle swap. Has anyone been to this in the past? Is it worth driving an hour and a half for?

I've been to this 3 times now over the years to restock on BIG lead sinkers for cat fishing. I live a few miles away from it.

Truthfully - I really didn't see much swapping going on when I was there................. - but I did go quite early in the day every time.

I would say that there are some deals to be had on the absolute mountains of used stuff. Plus it's a great place to try and find a part for an old favorite reel, or a discontinued item you prefer.

Great place to pick up a high end rod if your into refurbishing & "re-wrapping/coating"

But - I wouldn't spend 3 hours and $30+ of gas for my needs.

Cheers,

OldTimer