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Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

the same group own anaconda and bcf

dazz999 wrote:

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

the same group own bcf and rays outdoors anaconda smash them i noticed recently now bcf have adjusted there price on the soft plastic deals before they were $5 more

So far anaconda seem ok but time will tell it is a new store so all the staff are happy and the stock seems ok.

So they opened today with about a gazillion people in attendance. Because of the numbers I only checked out the fishing section...then not all of it. The range they have is not too bad. In some regards they are comparable to other local outlets but then they have some lines that others do not have. Pricing varies as one would expect...some brands are a lot cheaper than other locals and then some are more expensive. I will no doubt be returning at times. In Shepparton we now have Anaconda, BCF, a Compleat Angler and a Tackleworld store.
Cheers
Team Spender

dazz999 wrote:

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

the same group own anaconda and bcf

No, they're owned by rival firms
http://www.superretailgroup.com.au/about-us/brands/
https://www.spotlightgroup.com/srg

April Fool wrote:So they opened today with about a gazillion people in attendance. Because of the numbers I only checked out the fishing section...then not all of it. The range they have is not too bad. In some regards they are comparable to other local outlets but then they have some lines that others do not have. Pricing varies as one would expect...some brands are a lot cheaper than other locals and then some are more expensive. I will no doubt be returning at times. In Shepparton we now have Anaconda, BCF, a Compleat Angler and a Tackleworld store.
Cheers
Team Spender

Anaconda, BCF, Compleat Angler and Tackleworld have their own exclusive lines. IE BCF have Shimano Sahara and others, CA Shimano Ballistix etc. Always pays to spec compare to the standard offerings of brands before price comparison. Often you'll find the bog standard rod/reel is cheaper

dazz999 wrote:

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

the same group own anaconda and bcf

BCF and Rays are owned by Super Retail group ( supercheap auto)
Anaconda is owned by Spotlight group

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

Avan super center, go up stairs for the tackle section, I'm not sure if he leases up stairs or is part of the Avan. The guy is friendly knows his stuff and will get stuff in for you the range is pretty good he stocks.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... d144.95344

hornet wrote:

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

Avan super center, go up stairs for the tackle section, I'm not sure if he leases up stairs or is part of the Avan. The guy is friendly knows his stuff and will get stuff in for you the range is pretty good he stocks.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... d144.95344

Hi Hornet,

His closed down now too.
Alan now works at CH Smith.
Only store left up that way is Northside Angler as far as Independent Stores.

IFISHALOT wrote:

hornet wrote:

Boonanza wrote:A new Anaconda opened in Epping a few weeks ago and had some great deals. It reminds me of how Rays was a few years ago before they changed it. For me it's ok has enough range and pretty good prices and also some competition for BCF who have dropped the ball a little bit. Unfortunately there aren't many options for us in the northern suburbs since Northern camping & fishing closed and I'm hoping an independent will open out this way again they would definately get my business before the chain stores.

Avan super center, go up stairs for the tackle section, I'm not sure if he leases up stairs or is part of the Avan. The guy is friendly knows his stuff and will get stuff in for you the range is pretty good he stocks.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... d144.95344

Hi Hornet,

His closed down now too.
Alan now works at CH Smith.
Only store left up that way is Northside Angler as far as Independent Stores.

Thx.. that's a pity he ran a good shop, independent operators seem the way of the dodo now.