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[--G--]

Hey,

I am looking for some recommendations for shopping in GTA for gear.

Currently I have a very basic setup - Ugly stick + basic lures (pack from Canadian Tire)
I am wanting to get a better setup for some urban fishing in the coming months.

Is there any place people would recommend?
Please keep in mind, I don't have a car, so its TTC transport all the way for me (I live downtown already)

Also, if you have any tips for gear I am all ears..I like to Pike fish back home, but I am willing to try everything.

Thanks guys

[mikeh]

There's not a lot downtown aside from Canadian tire stores. You could go to West Marine on lakeshore, (its across the street from the Loblaws, same block as the Guvernment night club)
They have a half aisle of fishing lures and line, plus some nice rods and reels. It's mostly boat rods, but I did notice some decent spinning gear last time I was in there.

http://www.westmarine.com

fishing is listed in the menu on the left....

[--G--]

I live down near Jillys (a classic landmark) at Queen and Broadview.

Thanks for the link, that place seems to be the best bet for me.

[Spinninreel]

I would think that the closest place to downtown with any kind of variety would be Le Barons.

[ChaseChrome]

Dufferin North of St Clair (around Eglinton???)

[georgianbaydrifter]

is proline on jane still open

[--G--]

-Broadview & Gerrard. They had a tackle and bait shop there. *name escapes me atm*

I dont think I have ever seen anything, and I pass this intersection daily.
Thanks for the tips!!

[--G--]

Al Flaherty's?
-I was going to mention that, but he is limited to TTC.. and although he could bus it there.. It would be a mission.. lol

Yea, remember the TTC is brutal at the best of times, so ideally places that wont take over an hour to get to.
I get hire cars for work from time to time, ended up at the Bass Pro shop once, and was blown away with the section...wish I had bought something!

[ChaseChrome]

Al Flaherty's?
-I was going to mention that, but he is limited to TTC.. and although he could bus it there.. It would be a mission.. lol

Yup, that's it...Al's
Dufferin bus goes all the way no???

[georgianbaydrifter]

Yup, that's it...Al's
Dufferin bus goes all the way no???

ttc isnt that bad if you hit your timings right....should be able to get anywhere close to a main route within 1.5 hours used to take blue night to the rouge a couple times a week.

[chuckles]

there is a shop at jane and black creek there is also a shop on queen (think) polics sports think its called been long time since i was there thow high end gear t@t sage lebaron on dundas not to far realy take islington sudway to bus mississauga dundas dixie there is one on kingston road near morningside called rerries big yellow color building on west side bridge been there for 30 years so should still be around i hope angleington specialtys (gah cant spell ) burnhamthorp and just south confedration pkw there was a shop on kenndy and steeles forgot the name >< hope this helps:roll:

[GBW]

I know the owner of this site and you don't find it online email him and he will try and get it. Great prices too and I'm NOT saying it because I know him.
http://www.etackle.ca/

[westeyes]

Hey,

I am looking for some recommendations for shopping in GTA for gear.

Currently I have a very basic setup - Ugly stick + basic lures (pack from Canadian Tire)
I am wanting to get a better setup for some urban fishing in the coming months.

Is there any place people would recommend?
Please keep in mind, I don't have a car, so its TTC transport all the way for me (I live downtown already)

Also, if you have any tips for gear I am all ears..I like to Pike fish back home, but I am willing to try everything.

Thanks guys

I'm a Queen and Broadview guy as well

There's a small Tackle shop at Gerrard and Greenwood. It's called Pro Fishing Tackle. I've only been in once, but it's a pretty decent place. When I walked in, there was nobody at the desk, and Tubular Bells, the theme from The Exorcist was playing...

http://g.co/maps/2958d

[Tangled Spool]

Spend a couple of bucks and take your time to go to Le Baron in Mississauga, 20 minutes from Islington statiion going west (bus #1), well worth the visit and you won't regret it. the shop is awesome!, don't expect a bass pro store but they have an excellent customer service, ask them and they'll go over any doubt you may have

[FrankTheRabbit]

If you want to get waders or any fly fishing related gear, Wilson's Fly Shop is just a bit over from you. Queen & Jarvis, I believe.

Again, it's a dedicated fly shop, but fly fishing can be a lot of fun.

http://www.canadasfl...goutfitter.com/

[JimCanuck]

Wilson's is great for fly fishing stuff, especially fly tying, going to have to make a trip that direction sooner then later.

AV Fishing Tackle is nice. Sheppard, take the 85 Sheppard Bus to Havenview Road, Its on the north side of Sheppard. In the strip mall. Its the better one on Sheppard.

Jim