The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : What I Bought Today https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:13 +0000 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:28:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1925 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : I used to manage a service dept...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838290&title=what-i-bought-today#1838290 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: 1925
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 2:28pm


I used to manage a service dept for a nationwide department store  , and once I got my head around stock control  I was gobsmacked at  some of the mark ups .... not all ,   we had staff  discount  .... cost +5% , I might have got 50 bucks off a washing machine  but all my sports gear ( inc firearms and ammo ) was about half price   . #uck I miss that job now LOL   even got a 6hp mercury 4/  ....and the blimmin dingy LOL
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:28:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838290&title=what-i-bought-today#1838290 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : Mc Tool wrote: Pcj wrote:Someone...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838288&title=what-i-bought-today#1838288 Author: Pcj
Subject: 1925
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 11:30am

Originally posted by Mc Tool Mc Tool wrote:

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Someone please explain why I should buy Daiwa line from NZ   500m 15.5kg =  $29.95 from a well known marine shop. When I have just landed here in NZ same line for $7.95 14day delivery. No wonder NZ retailers are doing it hard.If the product was even double the china price I would buy it. not quadruple.     If I import 10 rolls and price dropped down to $3.50 per roll $40 landed at my door

Done a break test and exceeds 15.5 or  30lb,Got it to break at 40lb. crude test tied to a set of electric scales.



Yep , just got bitched at by the hardware shop guy ...... apparently he is dying  ( sale wise )  according to him .  But  why  can I buy  good quality spanners  from the UK  much cheaper than offa him , yeah they take 10 days to my doorstep . I got a whole blind bearing puller kit ,in a case  for  $6.95 off Temu  when its 80 bucks in town ( exact same thing ).  80 bucks for the pump impeller on my outboard from local Honda shop .....60 bucks for the whole pump inc liners seals and gaskets  offa ebay ( freight free from China ) . Stihl saw parts  , oil pumps and air filters.
 I dont get it ......well I do but WTF.........untold cheap fishin stuff  , 80lb braid on our cod winches , 6lb berkley tournament braid on the trout nabbers ................... I could go on  ( usually do LOL.
 My 1st reaction upon discovering I need a new thing  is to reach for the mouse ..........yep , got that off the net too Big smile

Having said all that I wouldnt want the handbrake to find out how much I spend at MD'sDead
Boy wanted a cam belt,tensionor ,water pump etc for a toyota camry 1997,quoted nz $800 did the whole job for $180.Parts arrived from Mace Engineering Aussie 3 days. 

If retailers just put a small mark up on,maybe we would buy more,turn over is the answer not sell one for big profit. 
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:30:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838288&title=what-i-bought-today#1838288 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : Pcj wrote:Someone please explain...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838287&title=what-i-bought-today#1838287 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: 1925
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 9:28am

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Someone please explain why I should buy Daiwa line from NZ   500m 15.5kg =  $29.95 from a well known marine shop. When I have just landed here in NZ same line for $7.95 14day delivery. No wonder NZ retailers are doing it hard.If the product was even double the china price I would buy it. not quadruple.     If I import 10 rolls and price dropped down to $3.50 per roll $40 landed at my door

Done a break test and exceeds 15.5 or  30lb,Got it to break at 40lb. crude test tied to a set of electric scales.



Yep , just got bitched at by the hardware shop guy ...... apparently he is dying  ( sale wise )  according to him .  But  why  can I buy  good quality spanners  from the UK  much cheaper than offa him , yeah they take 10 days to my doorstep . I got a whole blind bearing puller kit ,in a case  for  $6.95 off Temu  when its 80 bucks in town ( exact same thing ).  80 bucks for the pump impeller on my outboard from local Honda shop .....60 bucks for the whole pump inc liners seals and gaskets  offa ebay ( freight free from China ) . Stihl saw parts  , oil pumps and air filters.
 I dont get it ......well I do but WTF.........untold cheap fishin stuff  , 80lb braid on our cod winches , 6lb berkley tournament braid on the trout nabbers ................... I could go on  ( usually do LOL.
 My 1st reaction upon discovering I need a new thing  is to reach for the mouse ..........yep , got that off the net too Big smile

Having said all that I wouldnt want the handbrake to find out how much I spend at MD'sDead
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:28:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838287&title=what-i-bought-today#1838287 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : I&#039;ve tried to cure myself....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838286&title=what-i-bought-today#1838286 Author: MB
Subject: 1925
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 9:26am

I've tried to cure myself. Offloaded a ton of lures, jigs, softbaits and other bits and pieces for not much money. Feels good!]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:26:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838286&title=what-i-bought-today#1838286 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : Someone please explain why I should...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838285&title=what-i-bought-today#1838285 Author: Pcj
Subject: 1925
Posted: 18 Apr 2024 at 8:25am

Someone please explain why I should buy Daiwa line from NZ   500m 15.5kg =  $29.95 from a well known marine shop. When I have just landed here in NZ same line for $7.95 14day delivery. No wonder NZ retailers are doing it hard.If the product was even double the china price I would buy it. not quadruple.     If I import 10 rolls and price dropped down to $3.50 per roll $40 landed at my door

Done a break test and exceeds 15.5 or  30lb,Got it to break at 40lb. crude test tied to a set of electric scales.


]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:25:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1838285&title=what-i-bought-today#1838285 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : JOF chineese braid. 30lb. Yes...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836961&title=what-i-bought-today#1836961 Author: Pcj
Subject: 1925
Posted: 28 Jan 2024 at 8:32am

JOF chineese braid. 30lb. Yes out last friday did a cast and it went over the top of the mussel farm backbone,now what to do??Thought could untie and retrieve or just give it ****,which I did,and no braid didnt break but straightened out the jig head hook.impressed about the braid, OA lightbulb head.]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 08:32:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836961&title=what-i-bought-today#1836961 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : Griff the dog. wrote:If you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836900&title=what-i-bought-today#1836900 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 1925
Posted: 25 Jan 2024 at 8:33pm

Originally posted by Griff the dog. Griff the dog. wrote:

If you get snagged in a boat drive  up current .
It will often pull out .

What I bought.
Have been looking for a surf caster that will take an overhead reel
Use an okuma mad dog not too impressed too stiff and at 14.6 too long.
Went into land and sea the dude suggested a Okuma soul md .
Adjustable reel seat and can take a over head reel only $300 peso's
Will come back after the weekend to tell you all how it casts and feels.
Next issue is what reel? I can get a Penn 5500[COLOR=#191919" face=" Sans, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, SimSun]<span style="font-size: 15px;] </span>[/COLOR]long cast for 250.
Dont need a bigger reel if i go braid .    

He who dies with most toys wins.  
You need one of these mate, this second hand ones a good price or check out marine deals

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-reels/listing/4529911362]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:33:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836900&title=what-i-bought-today#1836900 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : If you get snagged in a boat drive...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836896&title=what-i-bought-today#1836896 Author: Griff the dog.
Subject: 1925
Posted: 25 Jan 2024 at 7:35pm

If you get snagged in a boat drive  up current .
It will often pull out .

What I bought.
Have been looking for a surf caster that will take an overhead reel
Use an okuma mad dog not too impressed too stiff and at 14.6 too long.
Went into land and sea the dude suggested a Okuma soul md .
Adjustable reel seat and can take a over head reel only $300 peso's
Will come back after the weekend to tell you all how it casts and feels.
Next issue is what reel? I can get a Penn 5500 long cast for 250.
Dont need a bigger reel if i go braid .    

He who dies with most toys wins.  
]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:35:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1836896&title=what-i-bought-today#1836896 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : smudge wrote:I hope they aren&#039;t...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1835691&title=what-i-bought-today#1835691 Author: Pcj
Subject: 1925
Posted: 20 Nov 2023 at 4:37pm

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

I hope they aren't Slams! Big smile
Pleased to say they found there way to Takanini transfer station along with some zman.]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:37:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1835691&title=what-i-bought-today#1835691 <![CDATA[What I Bought Today : MB wrote:Interesting. I ordered...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1833805&title=what-i-bought-today#1833805 Author: Pcj
Subject: 1925
Posted: 02 Jul 2023 at 5:54am

Originally posted by MB MB wrote:

Interesting. I ordered some 12 strand as well. Even thinner! Haven't used it yet.
My roll that was ordered back Jan/Feb never arrived so asked for refund and reordered and paid $2 extra on frieght,arrived within a week, back in May. Haha the first roll arrived yesterday, know idea where it went to.]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:54:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1925&PID=1833805&title=what-i-bought-today#1833805