Dan:

That's because that's not clearance. The sign will say, albeit in small print, that clearance items end with .97 or .47 cent endings. The Mojos at 109.99 might have a red sticker on them but if it doesn't have that clearance .97 or .47 cent ending then it means something else.

the 50% off clearance is only on line, lures, and terminal. rods, reels, and combos are 25% off. also, make sure the red tags have .97 or .47 cent endings. Red tags are used for a few different things. If it has a red tag and ends with .99, it ain't clearance. If what you saw was .97 or .47, go back and take it to the register and have them ring it up to tell you the price.

Did they scan the Crucials at the register? It's possible they don't have the Crucials marked but they should be clearance priced nationwide, although there are always a few exceptions. As for the Lexa, have them scan it, if it ends with .97 cent ending then they should sell the display. Ask for a manager if you need to. They may not give you an extra discount besides the clearance promotion but they should sell it to you.

Where are you hearing this?

Rods, reels, and combos should be 25% off their clearance prices. That's only clearance items that, as previously stated, end with .47 or .97 cent endings. I believe line, terminal, and lures are 50% off clearance prices. I bought a spool of Seaguar Invizx for less than $9 yesterday.

I have no way of validating the claim but I was once told that spatterdock lily stems can withstand an average of 18lbs of force. If you fish around something like that or heavy grass, etc.. then it makes sense to me.

If you are looking for specific models, PM me and I will see if I can find what you're looking for near you. Look for the older model Curados also. They are $99.97 right now with an additional 25% off which makes them right around $75...that's an awesome deal. Also, check out the Field and Stream Tec Spec Elite rods. They aren't name brand but they are clearance +25% off and they are great rods for the price. All rods, reels, and combos that are clearance (.97 or .47 endings) should be 25% off the ticketed clearance price.

Great pictures! Thanks for the tips.

If it's a hollow bodied frog (Spro, LiveTarget, Booyah Pad Crusher, etc...) then you are fishing it wrong. They shouldn't be fished fast enough to give them a chance to "spin." If it's a toad (Zoom Horny Toad, Ribbit, etc..) then I would suggest using a really light keel weighted hook. I use a 4/0 hook that has a 1/8th oz keel weight that not only adds casting distance but also keeps it right-side up.

Well yeah, just because one guy buys a few and does well with them doesn't make them profitable to the company. It's obvious but unfortunate sometimes. Also, there's a chance there was an issue with the supply side...maybe the production situation changed and they are either no longer available or have become too expensive to remain profitable.

I started as an hourly associate in the fishing/hunting department at a big box retailer. I moved up a couple times until recently I transitioned to the merchandise side of the business at the corporate office. Retail has it's downsides but I never really complained about getting paid to organize or talk about fishing tackle when I was doing it for free anyway...

Awesome, thanks for the tips. I hadn't really looked east of the city on google maps yet.

Besides TW, where do you see Shimano advertised online? I agree that they get more air time on some of the blogs but I'd hesitate to say that's due to more advertising. As far as TV and tournament stuff, Quantum has always advertised more than Abu and WAY more than Daiwa or Shimano.

Historically, I think Quantum seems to invest in pro sponsorships a lot more than Abu/Shimano/Daiwa, maybe that's started to change more recently. I think Abu seems to have figured out a good balance of sponsorships, other marketing, and product and that's why they've got a bigger piece of the pie than the others.

In my previous position I sold lots of both. I wouldn't buy either unless I got a dynamite deal. We sent more of them back than any other gun that we carried...