Save a Few Dollars by Buying in Bulk

[larrylargemouth]

One thing my bass fishing friends have done over the last few years to save some money is buy a lot of our terminal tackle and soft plastics in bulk such as a box of 1,000 worm hooks, barrel swivels for C-rigs, etc.  A lot of manufacturers will give you a break on the price if you are buying a lot of 1 specific item or color.  The smaller guys are almost always willing to give you a break on the custom pours and such because it is a little cheaper for them to make a lot of one color than a few of each.  You can save some money on shipping costs too as some will even throw in free shipping on orders over a certain amount.

[ronalddipietro]

 ~c~now there is an economical tip we all can understand..MONEY..
good idea

[Kal-Kevin]

I know your right there Mark I have custom pours done in lot of two or three hundred once a year and get a good break that way. 

[mattdawg]

where can i find horney toads in bulk ive looked everywhere?

[Bassinkorea]

Any tip that helps save some $$$ is a good tip to me, it means we can buy more tackle 

[bigjim5589]

Bulk purchases, really only make sense, if you use a lot of the item being purchased or are combining a purchase with others. 

I buy a lot of hooks, fly tying & tackle making supplies in bulk, and I've made mistakes a few times! 

If you only use a few items per season, and are willing to spread out the expense over a long period of time, then yes, buy in bulk. However, it often means a larger outlay of cash, which in these harder economic times, may not be a good idea for everyone. Only buy in bulk if you can afford it. 


For example, if you buy 1000 hooks at $50.00, and you only use 100 hooks per season, you've still got $45.00 worth of hooks sitting in storage. That's $45 that may have been better spent on other things. Multiply that times 10 purchases, and you now have $500 worth of supplies. That's great if you'll use it, but if not, it's a lot of money sitting on the shelf. 

If you buy in small package quantities, you will spend more per single piece, but the initial cash outlay will be less. It may be better for some folks to spend $50 on everything they need for a season, then to spend $500 that will be spread out over several seasons. 

Each persons needs & financial situation is different, so choose the best course for yourself. It's a matter of spending wisely! 

[larrylargemouth]

Bulk purchases, really only make sense, if you use a lot of the item being purchased or are combining a purchase with others. 

What we do is usually get a group of people to split the bulk order items to keep each persons initial investment down and save on shipping. 

[ShawnDee4]

Where do you guys find bulk soft plastics?? I have a few favorites that I would like to get a lot of.