Ken A Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 The Australian Bass Angler now has 2 levels of tackle and lures. They carry boats from Triton, Polycraft, Clark, Mac Marine and sell Suzuki motors. There will be a sausage sizzle, specials including soft plastics from $1 per packet, spot specials and reduced prices. There will be deals on all boats. Professionl fisherman will be available for discussions and demonstrations of casting, fly tying and lure presentations. They include John Bethune, Dean Hayes, Jeff Brown, Andrew Robinson, Josh Batterson and Todd Young. Fishraider members will receive 10% off all lures and 5% off rods/reels/general tackle not including electronics and boats and accessories.Anyone purchasing a Triton boat during the Grand opening will get $1000 off the price. New address is 103-107 Batt Street, Penrith NSW 2750. Contact phone number is 02 4721 0455. Heres a few pics to wet the appetite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 WOW... Looks like a fantasy wonderland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 But wait there's more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick r Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 (edited) But wait there's more Thanks Ken, and to anyone thinking of coming down for grand opening weekend be sure to check out the demos that will be going on all weekend We will also have more boats from Clark and Mac Marine. I look forward to seeing you there Cheers Mick Edited November 24, 2004 by mick r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 G'day Ken, I got off the train at Kingswood on Tuesday night and saw three brand new Poly's lined up along the street so wandered over (as you do) for a bit o a sticky beak and saw they had delivery stickers on the front that said "Aust Bass Angler". Had a bit of a chat to one of the guys and bit of a poke around. While I thought the new store would be big I had no idea it would be THAT big and they'd be selling boats as well. My wife is actually due to give birth that weekend but if I can get her to cross her legs for a few hours I'll be there for a look Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patl Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Went there on the weekend, it wasnt cheap to get out the door, shit happens!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 So how many of you guys went to the grand opening? Anyone gonna post a report and pics? I really wanted to go have a look and maybe pick up a few things but I ended up going fishing instead. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 The weekend went really well Matt Plenty of familiar faces, plenty of bargains therefore plenty of $$ spent. I was flat out serving customers so the days went like a rocket. They mentioned each days sales on the weekend was a usual weeks takings so that gives u an indication of the people that got through the place. Wouldn't mind also hearing a few opinions of the place, the service, the tritons and the apparel that was showing them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 The shop looks good wish I could have spent more time there but time was limited It was also good to meet you Rick as well as Robbo and Mick The apparel wasnt bad either and yes I did spend more than I was going to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Wow the shop looks greats guys. Sorry i couldnt make the grand opening but thats work. Hope you do well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutboy Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 I was in the shop just the other day, they have everything you could want especially when it comes to lures, awesome boats ,good selection of rods and plenty of room to move around. of course i had to spend some money and walked out with a few new goodies.Ill be back thats for sure.TROUTBOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I know I'm gonna regret asking, but did anyone end up getting super duper bargains? Cmon guys, spill it Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Matt I know one fella on this site that picked up almost 10 strudwick BWS rods. Being marked down to $99 from $250-300 odd these would have to have been the most popular bargain on the weekend. Also SPS for $119 and TPS for $179 , I had to keep refilling the racks on these items. I won't mention names incase their better half reads the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky. Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Matrix, if you live in an area that is starved of a decent tackle shop like I do, just to walk into a shop like ABA is a bargain. Bass minnows and Poo-eaters at $6.95 is a bargain as far as I'm concerned, this is a dollar cheaper than BigW. SX-40's cost me $16 each on the opening day, again to me is good. One of the "floor walkers" at the store also told me that once the grand opening was out of the way they will be concentrating on getting their online shop up and running. As for a super duper bargain, the set of pins on the triton girlie were well worth the trip over to Penrith. cheers hooky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 So there were some bargains to be had for guys that went Those BMs for 6.95 or 6.50 is a great price, I woulda gotten some 2 inch ones cos I've always wanted to try em! Rick, Matt I know one fella on this site that picked up almost 10 strudwick BWS rods. Being marked down to $99 from $250-300 odd these would have to have been the most popular bargain on the weekend 10 rods eh? Talk abt keen but at such a great price, who blames him! It wouldnt to be YOU would it While we're on the subject of super duper bargains, isnt ABA supposed to be offering an even MORE super duper bargain that will knock the socks off Fishraider members? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) Nah mate, never been a struddy man . I did clean up the Jackals though cause they were selling like a house on fire, and didn't I know it when I got home. . My wife reckons those lures should provide adult services for their price but I can't help buying them (lures not adult services ). Hopefully the fellas will now be able to concentrate on the online store Edited December 9, 2004 by Rick T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Nah mate, never been a struddy man Only Struddie I've seen up close was a Softbodz, the one thats got the nice Blue colour scheme and the flexible guides(not sure if they r any good tho) and I must say it LOOKS nice. ......can't help buying them (lures not adult services ). SURE Rick ! I did clean up the Jackals though cause they were selling like a house on fire, and didn't I know it when I got home. Actually I've been meaning to ask, I know the Jackalls are good for Bass but do ppl use these for bream or any other species? And how much do ABA sell them for? I know they arent cheap.... I've started a HB collection, I say collection cos I don't see myself using them anytime soon, only when I get lucky and get to fish off a boat Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 (edited) Nah mate, never been a struddy man Only Struddie I've seen up close was a Softbodz, the one thats got the nice Blue colour scheme and the flexible guides(not sure if they r any good tho) and I must say it LOOKS nice. ......can't help buying them (lures not adult services ). SURE Rick ! I did clean up the Jackals though cause they were selling like a house on fire, and didn't I know it when I got home. Actually I've been meaning to ask, I know the Jackalls are good for Bass but do ppl use these for bream or any other species? And how much do ABA sell them for? I know they arent cheap.... I've started a HB collection, I say collection cos I don't see myself using them anytime soon, only when I get lucky and get to fish off a boat Matt 22857[/snapback] Answer these in sequential order mate I actually got to test the REC coil guides last friday on the GLX I was using to chase kings and they performed very well. They sing a little tune when u cast and were smooth on hook up. Able to cast all morning with a 4000 size reel without a sore wrist. Ok, so I am victim 2 letting go of one 2 many tipping dollars in my time Robbo mentioned to Iceman that they were tested on Barra and worked too well. The fella testing lost 3 lures in 3 casts ($90) so he went back to the cheaper methods. Dean hayes has tried them on kings and pelagics with little success. Doubt they would work on bream and I am not putting mine in the salt to try either. None left at ABA again but around $30 each normally. Edited December 9, 2004 by Rick T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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