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General => General Topwater & Jigging Discussion => Topic started by: MikeOsborn on July 19, 2007, 12:16:35 PM

Title: Great exchange rates
Post by: MikeOsborn on July 19, 2007, 12:16:35 PM

With the current exchange rates we have I am thinking about getting a ocea jigger ex Japan.
can anyone suggest any good online stores?

cheers

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Nathan on July 19, 2007, 04:43:11 PM

Try www.plat.co.jp or www.japantackle.com

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Stephen Polzin on July 19, 2007, 10:58:51 PM

I believe plat and japan tackle are quite reputable, however their prices don't even come close to what you can find reels for in the shops in japan.  For instance, you should be able to find a Saltiga 4500Z for no more than $550 Aus.  Trouble is finding a shop that does english.  I bought some reels over there from a place called Fishing Max but had the advantage of an interpreter. 

http://www.fishingmax.co.jp/

don't expect to be able to read it!

steve

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: lonhro on July 20, 2007, 10:11:09 AM

Here is a site that has been down for a while that i have been told is very good. The price is in US dollars but with the state of the US dollar its very reasonable compared to some prices around.
the site is

    http://www.ginrinpeche.com/

Good luck

Cheers Randy

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Brandon Khoo on July 20, 2007, 12:00:41 PM

Ginrinpeche was the biggest player in fishing tackle on eBay and then one day, they just vanished. There was all sorts of scuttlebutt around about them but I'm glad to see them back.

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Andrew Poulos on July 20, 2007, 12:11:10 PM

I purchased from Ginrin while on eBay without any issues. I think they are revamping their site soon too.

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: lonhro on July 20, 2007, 06:51:07 PM

I think the sites going again. what do we think of the prices ??? any one ever got something of the site ???
been looking ( just looking  ;D ) at a DF and a new Rod. some great gear on there.
 
Cheers Randy.

P.S to tie in with the topic how good is the exchange ATM.  Wonder if USA's days at the high end are over ???

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on July 20, 2007, 06:56:09 PM

Thank you exchange rates - I'll be in Oahu in two weeks  ;D

Oh yeah, watch out Nihau GTs 8)

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Peter Lowe on July 20, 2007, 09:12:26 PM

Quote from: Luke Wyrsta on July 20, 2007, 06:56:09 PM

Thank you exchange rates - I'll be in Oahu in two weeks  ;D

Oh yeah, watch out Nihau GTs 8)

Most Excellent Luke; take care and pleeeease bring back some decent pics.......

Of course - I am sure you will.......

 8)

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: Ivan Verhage on July 22, 2007, 10:50:18 AM

Fishing buddy has got very good prices on there terminle tackle and reels.
I got a pack of  Owner trebles ST-76TN 5X-strong for $15sg which is about $10 Australian.
I would not recomend buying a rod over 6 foot because the postage is then about $200

Title: Re: Great exchange rates
Post by: MikeOsborn on July 23, 2007, 01:54:47 PM

I have sent specs of what I want with pictures etc to one of our machinery suppliers in japan to see if he can help. he is an avid jig fisherman so should be able to find me a good deal