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I will buy line, lures ect locally because if you know where to look the price differences aren't really huge.
Rods I like to get a feel for before I buy them so probably half the rods I have were bought at a tackle shop the other half I was willing to take the risk to due to the savings (over $100 in every instance)
As for reels I wont even consider buying locally when the price difference is so big. I bought a Stella for $150 less than anywhere I looked, delivered to my door!
Lets not forget that a lot of models aren't available in Aus anyway ie. 2000 size Stella etc.
I try to shop locally but at the end of the day it comes down to price and if the locals cant compete I will go overseas. This is the problem in all areas of retail not just fishing shops.
All this being said if an Australian company would step up to the plate and manufacture comparative quality spinning/baitcasting reels (Made in Australia) I would be all over them!
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