Ranking of major fishing gear suppliers in Southern Ontario

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No single retailer will have the lowest price on every single item. The kicker for me is who has the best general prices most of the time for things I am looking for.

I bought an Ugly Stik from LeBaron last week for 38.50; Basspro stocks it online for $39.50; I saw it at CT this morning for $68.00; If SAIL does not have it inventory they do not do not have a deliver to store option for items less than $500.00 (They consider this a special order).

Lures and terminal tackle are about 10-20% cheaper at LeBaron when compared to CT; Almost the same at SAIL and Basspro (online) +/- 5% (vis a vis LeBaron)

I was looking for some flash last week to make Gar lures and it was about 20% cheaper at sail when compared to LeBaron ($3.50 vs $4.50)

I also factor travel time into my purchase. If I needed an xrap today I would pay the extra $3.00 and get on my way home at CT. If I wanted to fill in my inventory with a number of specific lures I would be looking for a broader selection I may go to SAIL. If Basspro was offering free shipping I would go with them (I have "My gear List" upto date with items I want so when they have free shipping I put my order in just minutes). If I was looking for end of season Rapalas on special to stock up for the new year I would go to LeBaron.