Tackle stores in Singapore - Jigs

[Ryan Theyer]

Hey guys,

I'm flying back into Singapore from my honeymoon in a few weeks and I was hoping to visit a couple of tackle stores while the missus goes shopping. In particular I want to pick up a few jigs and I am wondering if anyone else has any experiences with any of the tackle stores in Singapore.

If anyone can help me that would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Ryan

[Jamie Moir]

Obviously see the site sponsors: http://www.kaiserproshop.com.sg/ (lots of nice loots!)

There are other stores there: http://www.saberstrokers.com/ (cheap Owner amongst other things)

Anglers Outfitters: http://anglersoutfitter.com.sg (smith)

East Tackle: http://www.eastackle.com/

XT: www.xpeditiontackles.com (no idea, too lazy to populate their website.)

Fishing Buddy: http://www.fishingbuddy.com.sg (jigging master and others)

[Mark Harris]

Hey Ryan

Forum sponsor Kaiser has specialised in offering some pretty special and hard to get jigs. Particular favourites of mine have been the LJ jigs and the XQ range. Both of those are Taiwanese, nice quality, well priced and not at all over-exposed. No idea if Kaiser still carry these, but last year they were shifting a lot of them.

They also carry more obvious Japanese jigs - MG Craft Skill, Seven Seas Hookers, Nature Boys, Fisherman etc.

And also a lot of tiny casting type jigs for the current-less Singapore waters if you need any light stuff.

Definitely worth a visit.

[Andrew Susani]

You will enjoy the tackle stores in the Arab District, some are better than others but there are 7 or 8 in a small region.  Check out Lure Haven as well, it is off a small side street near Beach Road.  Lots of good gear in there, very well priced rings and hooks plus heaps of lures and rods.

I saw a crazy long jig in one of the shops for $135, I think it was 400g.... just the length of it had me gobsmacked, after being used to 120 and 150g knife jigs for kingies down at Eden.

[Ryan Theyer]

Cheers for the response Guys.

I definatley intend on going to Kaiser as I have heard that they have a lot of gear well priced.

Sounds like I had better head over to the Arab district as well and check them out. I just find it interesting to see what gear is out there as where I live theres only 2 tackle shops and they seem to think that the only jigs on the market are made by williamson!!!

Thanks again.

Ryan

[Andrew Susani]

Mate, you will be goggle eyed at some of the stuff you see over there.  Not big shops, but good quality.

Lure Haven wall of Labo:


Can't remember which shop this was, but lots of cheap poppers which made for a nice photo (avoid most of them  )


Those monster jigs from Ocean Tackle (or something like that, on Beach Rd)... I'm sure there are bigger ones around, but I didn't see any

[Mark Harris]

You will enjoy it Ryan.  Outside of Japan, I doubt there is anywhere in the world that is better for lure (be they jigs, poppers, metals, whatever...) shopping than Singapore.

Kaiser are in the Arab district as well (well, right on the edge of it).

There are many stores, all with an easy few minutes walk of each other.  Some compete on price only offering mostly very cheap Chinese stuff which is best avoided, and others on providing a diverse range of often difficult-to-get quality models.

Cheers for the response Guys.

I definatley intend on going to Kaiser as I have heard that they have a lot of gear well priced.

Sounds like I had better head over to the Arab district as well and check them out. I just find it interesting to see what gear is out there as where I live theres only 2 tackle shops and they seem to think that the only jigs on the market are made by williamson!!!

Thanks again.

Ryan

[Steve Li]

The second photo is from a tackle shop called "Deep Sea" I believe. Its located along Beach Road which is the "main" road where most of the tackle shops are located in close vicinity. Then there are the "side streets" like Arab Street, Bursorrah Street where the tackle shops are.

Yep, you can really find a healthy range of jigs, lures, rods, reels and terminal tackle here.

Fishing wise, not much you can do unless you like some bottom fishing for Groupers, snappers and other bottom feeders. Then there are the commercial fishing ponds and fresh water luring at the reservoirs. 

[Nick Wykeham-Martin]

Ive had good experience at Xpedition tackle (i think its also called anglers hut which is maybe why the expedition website isnt up to date). Its not in the arab street area but only a 7 dollar taxi ride. They have a lot of nice stuff there, Kaiser is also very good.

[Mark Harris]

Angler's Hut/Xpedition Tackle is great if you can find it! Even when you reach the building, it is bloody difficult to find out where Richard is.

[Steve Li]

Hey guys,

I'm flying back into Singapore from my honeymoon in a few weeks and I was hoping to visit a couple of tackle stores while the missus goes shopping. In particular I want to pick up a few jigs and I am wondering if anyone else has any experiences with any of the tackle stores in Singapore.

If anyone can help me that would be great.

Thanks in advance,

Ryan

Hi Ryan

Let me know what sort of fishing tackle you will be most interested in and I can give you some recommendations on which shops to visit. Cheers!

Steve

[Ryan Theyer]

Hi Ryan

Let me know what sort of fishing tackle you will be most interested in and I can give you some recommendations on which shops to visit. Cheers!

Steve
[/quote]

Hi Steve,

I will be chasing jigs for both demersal and super deep jigging as well as poppers/stickbaits for GTs etc. I'm mainly hunting for jigs though...

Cheers,

[Steve Li]

Hi Ryan

Let me know what sort of fishing tackle you will be most interested in and I can give you some recommendations on which shops to visit. Cheers!

Steve

Hi Steve,

I will be chasing jigs for both demersal and super deep jigging as well as poppers/stickbaits for GTs etc. I'm mainly hunting for jigs though...

Cheers,
[/quote]





Well then, you should definitely check out Anglers Outfitter and Kaiser along North Bridge Road, Sabre at Arab Street, Lure Haven at Bursorrah Street. Then there's Deep Sea (above 2nd photo) along Beach Road which stock plenty of "copies" of popular jigs and poppers. All these shops mentioned should satisfy your stated needs! They are all within 5min to 10min walking distance from one another. You can visit their websites which are provided in a post above for more details.

Then there's Xpedition Tackle (aka Anglers Hut) at Kim Keat Road, but it's located at a totally separate area. Hope these info will help!

Disclaimer: I shall not be held responsible for any emotional or financial damage suffered as a result of the information provided!!!   

[Ryan Theyer]

Well I have written all of that down and now I just have to wait until I get there. The honeymoon has finally turned exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers again to everyone for their help.

Ryan

[Steve Li]

Do note that the shops are closed on Sundays! I do hang out in the area on Saturdays for coffee with other fishios. If you happen to be visiting the area on a Saturday, I can probably give you the directions first hand.