k olson Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I was curious as to what other guys do to get rid of unwanted tackle such as rod & reel no longer used or buzzbaits etc that have fallen out of favor ? I don't want to be one of those guys who keeps on accumlating tackle without some means of reduction. I think all fishing trade in specials for rods & reels are over and I do need to get anything new in those areas right now besides they give you so little in trade in value. Is there such thing as Goodwill store for fishing tackle. I hate to throw stuff away if its still good. For example, I was given a huge bag of plastics (worms & tubes), I don't really care for any of it and have used very little in the 4 years I have stored it. I just want to keep things fairly simple and organized. What are some of your ideas, thoughts and or suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I find a small local shop that sells used gear (even lures) and show up and say Merry Christmas and give it all away. They love it and can make some profit off selling your used stuff. There's always someone out there that wants it. I did this at Booth's Bait & Tackle in Aurora a few years ago and gave the guy 7 decent rods and a few reels. He was very thankful. You could also put a short ad on Craigslist and say it's free with pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Bob Long, Jr. used to accept old tackle for his youth fishing programs in the City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 see John Schencks earlier post http://illinoissmallmouthalliance.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=12373 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I've donated a dozen or more rods and reels (make sure they are all in good working order) to the local County Park district and they used them for numerous kids fishing programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 there was an outdoor fishing flea market in rolling meadows the day of the blowout. there is one coming up by a group in will county in peotone its like $10 bucks a table to set up rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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