AlliExpress

[tinboatrobb]

Has anyone bought gear from this place? Swivels, snaps etc.

 

[tubber]

Yes, and 8 ply downrigger 200lb braid, and 50lb braid, and stick on 3d eyes.
Nowadays Amazon has some of the exact same stuff.

 

[kaelc]

My buddy tested a “North American” brand bead chain and the 80lb one broke at 25lb. Another made in America didn’t give until 110lb. I buy from Trotac because if swivels start breaking they will throw them all in the trash. IMHO

 

[tinboatrobb]

I also buy from trotac, harbour Chandler and PNT for the most part. Sometimes you just have to go offshore for a great deal, not always the best results.

 

[kaelc]

I also buy from trotac, harbour Chandler and PNT for the most part. Sometimes you just have to go offshore for a great deal, not always the best results.

The one that tested well are the Brad swivels. Packs of 50. I don’t know what the volume discount is at trotac for swivels etc but for trebles hooks it was pretty good.

 

[RiverBoy]

spring fever has bought rods and reels thru Aliexpress along with jigs and whatnot