Jimmy's Has Red Spikes In Stock

[Jimmy's]

If anbody knows the gentleman that requested red spikes, please let them know we have them in stock and they are the same price as regular spikes.

We can't find the post for the guy who requested them.
We will hold onto them for a couple days in case he wants the whole 1,000 for $14.

If anybody else would like red spikes we will have them for sale $1.50/3 Doz

We've never seen or used them but they look pretty cool and make sense if guys hit perch on those Jensen Eggs


Thanks For Any Help Finding The Fisherman

Hope To See Everyone Soon

Fish On,

Jimmy's

[BigEyeHunter]

Thanks Byron, I might be in in the mourning to pick some up.

I was using some red spikes today at cotton Rd. and picked up a few nice fish on them.

[Jimmy's]

No Problem,

Were you interested in the whole 1000 or should I seperate them out

Thanks for the reply

Hope To See You Soon

Fish On,

Jimmy's

[BigEyeHunter]

Go ahead and seperate them out, I am sure guys will buy them.

How is the ice and fishing in you neck of the lake, I would have to guess that the water is alittle stained?

If I make it over that way I will stop in and pick up a couple of packs.

[Jimmy's]

The ice is still o.k., its just the slush around the edges.
The ice under the slush is still good, even around the edges by us 5" or so

We have some plywood going off our seawall to get people out to the middle of the canal where there is alot less slush.

Fishing was o.k. today, some guys said it was slow, a couple guys had some nice 9-10's and some more big crappie and gills again today.

Most guys said it was slow,
A DNR Officer came in and he said it was slow somewhat all around

Hope To See You Soon

Fish On,
Jimmy's

[Big Daddy Benelli]

The red are good, but I have found that they don't last as long...

[Kind of a big deal]

cabelas has GREAT prices on spikes, and red euro larve (red spikes) should probably look there before any local bait shops... I buy spikes once a year, and never pay more than $10 for all i can use in a year. Forget paying $1.50 for 24.... could probably order them and have them shipped too...

[BigEyeHunter]

I knew cabelas had them, but Jimmy's looked into getting them just for me.
Plus I like to support the local bait shops that give as good of service as he does.

Jimmy's will even unload your shanty onto the ice for you. Heck when I spent $300 dollars on a new shanty at the big store, I still had to carry the thing down their loading dock and put it in my truck by myself.

[alex-v]

cabelas has GREAT prices on spikes, and red euro larve (red spikes) should probably look there before any local bait shops...
Why? Seriously, why? A lot of us on this message board do believe in supporting out local small business people. The prices might be better at some big box store but the local guy is just that, local.

Don't get me wrong, I shop at both, the local store and the big name catalog store but will always give preference to the neighborhood business. Just imagine what the business district in your neighborhood would look like if everyone went shopping for everything at a big box store. All the small businesses would be gone and the building vacant.

[jns163]

:yeahthat:

[alex-v]

Heck when I spent $300 dollars on a new shanty at the big store, I still had to carry the thing down their loading dock and put it in my truck by myself.
That is a small point but one that has always been big in the business world. Personal service is something that the big box stores tend to lack. When I was buying my shanty I looked at all the models in the local store and in the big box store. One model was selected and the price difference was only $15 between local and the big guy.

For that mere $15, actually a bit less, I was able to measure a closed up shanty because they opened a box just for the measurement. Once I knew it could fit into the back of my truck they insisted on being allowed to put into the truck for me. That was appreciation for doing business in the local area.

[ahasiec]

Support your local bait stores, Jimmy's is great and I would much rather spend my money helping a local guys that cares than a huge player!

[Kind of a big deal]

i am frankly sick of seeing Jimmy's advertisements in every thread on this site... i went there, NOT impressed.... dont spend $9.50 there and try to use a credit card. better find another 50 cent item. It you forget your cash at home, forget about Selfridge and Jimmy's, Metro Party shop also has a fat dozen, and can buy something for 50cents on a card if you are strapped for cash. but i will remember Jimmy's if i am ever unable to unload my own gear? weird

[tubejig]

If I ever get to the point to where I need to use a credit card to fish I will just sell my stuff and hang it up. Bait and gas are by far the worst investments with a card since you have nothing to show for it. There is a point to what they are doing and its not losing money by accepting cards, the fees that go along with taking these are not typically great for the small guy. Jimmy's has a place on these boards, he apparently paid for it by sponsoring, maybe your attitude is something we don't need to see all over these boards.

[fin]

cabelas has GREAT prices on spikes, and red euro larve (red spikes) should probably look there before any local bait shops... I buy spikes once a year, and never pay more than $10 for all i can use in a year. Forget paying $1.50 for 24.... could probably order them and have them shipped too...
thats right nothing wrong with helping out local small shops, you sure whine a lot are you sure your not 90 instead of 28 get a life,

[tedshunter]

:yeahthat:If I ever get to the point to where I need to use a credit card to fish I will just sell my stuff and hang it up. Bait and gas are by far the worst investments with a card since you have nothing to show for it. There is a point to what they are doing and its not losing money by accepting cards, the fees that go along with taking these are not typically great for the small guy. Jimmy's has a place on these boards, he apparently paid for it by sponsoring, maybe your attitude is something we don't need to see all over these boards.
Give the guy a break,he paid to be a sponser on this site.He is trying to establish his business so we will have one more bait shop in the area that we can get the stuff that we need to catch fish.GEEEESH.You order 10.00 worth of bait from Cabala's then pay for shipping which would bring your total close to 14.00 .Where are saving money?Lighten up and quit you whining.

[Ninja]

Thanx to those of you who choose to support your local businesses.


Hey Jimmy,
My wholesaler doesn't have red spikes available right now.

I'll take 1,000 of them, at your full retail price.....can you mail them to me?
I'll pay the postage.

Keep up the good work.

[Jimmy's]

We already sold the 2,000 that we had.
I put a call in this morning to get some more if possible, they might be able to deliver if they go on the road if not tomorrow is regular delivery day.

I will keep you posted

Thanks For Asking

Talk To You Soon

Fish On,

Jimmy's

[greelhappy]

For you guys who live in an area that has a bait shop on every corner, count your blessings. It is your right to choose whatever bait shop wish. But where I live the bait shops are few and far between, it's a tough buiness to make a living if only an occasional customer comes by. Here in Lexington I try to give our local bait shop all my buisness ,if possible. If he closed, the closest shop would be in Port Huron, 17 miles away. Port Sanilac had a shop, but he closed. My fishing buds who live there always have to plan a way to get bait.So I say, support your local guy all you can, the big boys are not going to go out of buisness if you don't stop for a dozen of worms, but your local might. JMO

[FischInMich]

If I ever get to the point to where I need to use a credit card to fish I will just sell my stuff and hang it up. Bait and gas are by far the worst investments with a card since you have nothing to show for it. There is a point to what they are doing and its not losing money by accepting cards, the fees that go along with taking these are not typically great for the small guy.

True enough, however some folks (myself included) opt to carry a debit card instead of cash simply for security reasons. It's a lot easier to make a phone call than it is to recover lost cash.

That said, I've also never been a fan of the "you need to spend 'X' to use your card" that more and more businesses, gas stations included are pulling. I know that the big banks are charging them for processing on those transactions, but what ever happened to the old premise of the "cost of doing business"? Not cool with me.

[BOEDY]

True enough, however some folks (myself included) opt to carry a debit card instead of cash simply for security reasons. It's a lot easier to make a phone call than it is to recover lost cash.

That said, I've also never been a fan of the "you need to spend 'X' to use your card" that more and more businesses, gas stations included are pulling. I know that the big banks are charging them for processing on those transactions, but what ever happened to the old premise of the "cost of doing business"? Not cool with me.Im all for supporting jimmys and the small bait shops,,,,I also use a debit card for everything and rarely carry cash,,,I went to selfridge for minnows yesturday and some spikes and my bill came to 8 and some change,,, I had to spend 20$!!!!!! (to use card) Thats just stupid! I was an hour from home and pressed for time so i found more stuff to buy. I now have every color of jensen egg!!!!:lol: I guess ill take cash when i hit these shops,,,oh well. Bye the way I think there doing a great job over at jimmys.

[jrsoup]

If I ever get to the point to where I need to use a credit card to fish I will just sell my stuff and hang it up. Bait and gas are by far the worst investments with a card since you have nothing to show for it. There is a point to what they are doing and its not losing money by accepting cards, the fees that go along with taking these are not typically great for the small guy. Jimmy's has a place on these boards, he apparently paid for it by sponsoring, maybe your attitude is something we don't need to see all over these boards.I don't think tree trimmers make a whole lot of cash. Those $250.00 line of credit plastic cards are a life saver for people who need to buy their bait and Mcdonalds on credit. Always someone gotta stir up the chit.

[Kind of a big deal]

I don't think tree trimmers make a whole lot of cash. Those $250.00 line of credit plastic cards are a life saver for people who need to buy their bait and Mcdonalds on credit. Always someone gotta stir up the chit.

are you kidding me? first of all the guys that do that labor make $24 an hour, not bad for a tree trimmer... btw, management makes a significant amount of more money... (call IBEW local 17 to verify numbers)

as for cash, send me a PM with your e-mail address and i will send you a picture of my 07' bass cat w/ 200 or the grand cherokee that pulls it. Its not about using a line of credit to be able to afford it, its about changing clothes into "fishing clothes" before you head out, and not taking the cash out of your pocket. Although i fail to see why it matters how much i make. I guess people under $75,000 shouldnt be allowed to by bait?

I wouldn't even be apposed to a $.35 cent increase in price for using a card under $10. I am apposed to having to travel else where and wasting fishing time cus i forgot my cash

As for Ken at KD outdoors, been there, great people and service. He posts a million times a day it seems, and doesnt advertise on every single one. He helps first, and people respect that. BTW i spend alot at KD for that reason. Including hopefully a biosonic unit this summer? do you carry those ken?

anyway, enjoy

[Jimmy's]

Hey Ken,

We just got those red spikes in, if you would like i will definetly mail you some, just let me know.

Feel free to call us anytime at 586-329-3811 and we can try to take care of what ever you need.

Thanks Again To All Memeber For Your Support, It is very greatly appreciated.

If anyone needs to pay with one of those debit/credit cards feel free and use your card as a debit card and there is no limit.

Hope To See Everyone Soon

Fish On,

Jimmy's (Byron)
37934 Jefferson
Harrison Twp., MI. 48045
586-329-3811

[DE82]

WOW what a lot of hostility in this thread. First, the reason some places have a certain limit you must spend to use a Credit Card is because of processing fees. I don't find it too cool that you'd come on and just slam a guys shop and tell people not to go there for that reason. Jimmys seams pretty reasonable to me with there postings, they give info on fishing, ice and what they have in there shop. I for one look forward to stopping in there when I can get myself and my dad out. - Bryon

[tinmarine]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm feeling the love on this thread.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

I don't usually use my card for anything less than 10-15 dollars. Don't really carry alot of cash either. Maybe 20-40 bucks.

But if I know I'm going to a small store for a small purchase, I will make sure I have cash.

[smoker]

Thanks again Jimmy's your FAT dozen minnows from monday morning just got used up today (Saturday). Kept them in the garage without a bubbler and they were still fiesty this morning.

Since I have spoken to you at the store, I understand you're still trying to get the credit card machine up and running....keep up the good work!!:)

[PerchOnly]

Boy I can tell when some of us are getting a little on the testy side :bash: because of lack of fishing time, cloudy water, wet boots or.......

Before Mod Mike shuts this one down, group hug time...:grouphug:

[ahasiec]

Hey....Can't we all just get along...

Everyone's different, thats just the way it is...some of us carry cash, others credit and or debit cards...personal preference...I do both, kinda like Mike...try to keep 20-40 bucks in the wallet and use the debit for everything else...

I can understand why some stores make limitations, some of those fees are ridiculous when it comes to processing credit cards, but heck, who can blame them...

It's a matter of personal preference, thats about it...I to think that Jimmy's has been helpful, very nice people everytime we have been there, so keep up the good work.

[alex-v]

As for Ken at KD outdoors, been there, great people and service. He posts a million times a day it seems, and doesnt advertise on every single one.
I have met Ken several times at the Ultimate Fishing Show and I support him as a small business and independant business owner. But, your statement above tells me that you are not paying attention at all.

Ken does advertise in each and every one of his msgs. Look at his signature file at the bottom of each msg. There is the name and contact information. He is doing it right and I have yet to hear anyone complain. BTW, Jimmy does not have contact info in his msgs so why are you upset about it.

You cannot pick and choose who gets to mention their business and how they do it if they are following the rules and doing it with consideration. It is a cut-throat world out there for small businesses and many of them do not make it more than 2 or 3 years. And, they fail because way to many of the neighborhood people want to drive miles further to save 50 cents on a lure or 50 cents on a package of hooks.

All this started because the first msg said "If anbody knows the gentleman that requested red spikes, please let them know we have them in stock and they are the same price as regular spikes.

We can't find the post for the guy who requested them.
We will hold onto them for a couple days in case he wants the whole 1,000 for $14." and you replied almost 8 hours later telling everyone to go to Cabela's for the deal of the century.

[stinger63]

maybe your attitude is something we don't need to see all over these boards.


Yeah I have to agree there if you have a bad attitude stay away.
I sure would like to try out some of those red spikes you have.Sounds like you are helping out many of us fishermen here from this site.You`ll get my business when i get back down there.Aaron

[y2ba]

I like going in all the local bait shops...thats who i use...and i always will. Just something about going in a small shop before the sun comes up..seein everyone in line for minnows and what not. As for having to spend 10 dollars in order to use a debit...i never have that problem it seems. 2 dz. minnows,3 dz. wigglers,couple dozen mousies,maybe some waxies or spikes:dizzy: i cant seem to get out of there for less than 15 bucks. I think i have a bait fetish:lol:

[tubejig]

Yeah I have to agree there if you have a bad attitude stay away.
I sure would like to try out some of those red spikes you have.Sounds like you are helping out many of us fishermen here from this site.You`ll get my business when i get back down there.Aaron


Aaron, I have been using red spikes for a few years, and for me they are much better than the natural color. Give them an honest try and I bet that you will really like them.

[Willie Tippit]

i would just like to say that i bought bait and pops and milk there at jimmmy's.... Iam huge guy 370 + shanty and kids with me 800 pds Its kinda _of _ big_deal ....for me...Oh yeah i bought a lure said to be the biggest fish lure from your store caught in the tourney last weekend...Nice lure first of all thanks for the lure byron... I caught 19 perch on it was good there were'nt that big...butt by far a producer for sure...:D so I the long and short of this thread.. id spend my money where i need to buy the baits no matter the price...IF THEY GOT IT < iM there...THANKS FOR THE REPORTS TOO BYRON...btw i called cabellas today and got 6 ppl looking for those eruo things colored baits...It's funny they dont sell them AND NEVER HAVE...WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND....ENDED UP 66 TO THE NORTH OF YOU...PIC TO FOLLOW OF THAT LURE AND THE PERCH I CAUGHT...tHANKS AGAIN...gOOOD mARK

[seips]

Thanks for the tip on the bait at cabelas. Think I will leave ypsi in the morning to drive down to dundee then head back up to jimmys so they can help me get my shanty on the ice. Man I cant believe someone would bash Jimmys like that.Been there twice nothing but great service, friendly attitudes,great bait,keep up the awesome service guys (and gal). Even tried to tip the fella that helped us load the shanty both times out and he refused, said us having a good time was enough of a tip for him. I for one will NOT hesitate to stop in there any time I go out. Again Thanks guys!

[working man]

nothin' but hostility.
"can't we all just get along'

[DE82]

Well that guys original post really backfired :lol: All I know is Jimmys has answered any and all questions I've had for them and in a timely fashion. It also sounds like their bait prices are damn good if you ask me and they have a great selection. I for one can't wait to check the place out -Bryon

[Gone Fishing]

as for cash, send me a PM with your e-mail address and i will send you a picture of my 07' bass cat w/ 200 or the grand cherokee that pulls it.

:rolleyes:

[DE82]

:rolleyes:I thought the same thing, then looked at his user name and went OH :rolleyes:

[Kind of a big deal]

i love how people pick and choose what part of a message that they quote so it is all taken out of context. that guy accused me of not being able to afford bait because i changed into my fishing clothes and left my CASH in the other pants. Didnt want to drive all the way home to get cash, so i HOPED i would be able to sneak by with my credit card. Jimmy's has since said that he has lifted his credit limit, i think that is fair. But i would be fine if they charged the processing fee for all purchases under $10. I believe they have to pay about $.35 for each transaction, and i would expect to cover that for the small business. As for the bait at cabelas, that wasnt a dig on Jimmy's. Jimmy's offered 1000 for 14.95. That is a great deal. I was providing that info for anyone that pays 2.50 for 2 dozen. Which AGAIN isnt the case with Jimmy's. I believe his price is 1.50 for 3 dozen, again a GREAT price. Read the context of a message, instead of being so pissed over 1 sentence with out the rest of the paragraph.

[Kind of a big deal]

I thought the same thing, then looked at his user name and went OH :rolleyes:


As for the name, its from the movie anchor man... Rent it, its a good movie. BTW

[DE82]

i love how people pick and choose what part of a message that they quote so it is all taken out of context. that guy accused me of not being able to afford bait because i changed into my fishing clothes and left my CASH in the other pants. Didnt want to drive all the way home to get cash, so i HOPED i would be able to sneak by with my credit card. Jimmy's has since said that he has lifted his credit limit, i think that is fair. But i would be fine if they charged the processing fee for all purchases under $10. I believe they have to pay about $.35 for each transaction, and i would expect to cover that for the small business. As for the bait at cabelas, that wasnt a dig on Jimmy's. Jimmy's offered 1000 for 14.95. That is a great deal. I was providing that info for anyone that pays 2.50 for 2 dozen. Which AGAIN isnt the case with Jimmy's. I believe his price is 1.50 for 3 dozen, again a GREAT price. Read the context of a message, instead of being so pissed over 1 sentence with out the rest of the paragraph.

btw i called cabellas today and got 6 ppl looking for those eruo things colored baits...It's funny they dont sell them AND NEVER HAVEI just called them and they told me the same :rolleyes:

As for the name, its from the movie anchor man... Rent it, its a good movie. BTW :lol: :rolleyes: Totally missed the point

[icefishin nutz]

Someone dosent play well with others here:rolleyes: It's unfortunate. I believe that there are other sites you can visit " KIND OF A BIG DEAL" to share all of your knowledge and infinate wisdom. I know that after reading your post about the editorial thread, you are the type that loves bickering and confrontation. Dont have anything nice to say,,,,,,,, take it somewhere else:rant:
Thank you,
Lisa

[Gone Fishing]

Well sir, I'm sorry I only quoted part of your earlier post. Here is another one in its entireity:
i am frankly sick of seeing Jimmy's advertisements in every thread on this site... i went there, NOT impressed.... dont spend $9.50 there and try to use a credit card. better find another 50 cent item. It you forget your cash at home, forget about Selfridge and Jimmy's, Metro Party shop also has a fat dozen, and can buy something for 50cents on a card if you are strapped for cash. but i will remember Jimmy's if i am ever unable to unload my own gear? weird
Jimmy's is a paying sponsor and that payment is to advertise here. I've been there and was treated extremely well by some very friendly people. I bought a few items that were less expensive there than a popular bait shop over by where you live. Pretty much everything I have seen posted has been positive. I like this site and try to send my business to it's sponsors. I've never been disappointed. This is a small business with what I believe has to work very hard to make a living. They are 1 of 2 places that rents boats in the area and their location is pretty good for coming in with some fish. I plan to go there again and spend my money. As for your 07' bass cat w/ 200 and the grand cherokee that pulls it, that's your problem. ;)

[ESOX]

As for your 07' bass cat w/ 200 and the grand cherokee that pulls it, that's your problem. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Kind of a big deal]

If Jimmy's is a paying sponser, why doesnt it say under his name? If he is infact paying, then my entire post would have never been made. It seems to me that alot of people have supporting member, or sponsering member if they do infact give money to the site. maybe steve can get that changed by his name so it doesnt look like he is a free-loader. and as for the red things... Red euro larve, and i bought a 250 count of them in december. Cabelas does sell them. However as i stated before, Jimmy's has a great price on them. I guess that post was over looked when i was quoted 30 times. You would think that the postive would be quoted so that it would help the guy out. You guys reposting bad comments on the good business of Jimmy's isnt helpin the poor man out. He already fixed the issue, and did it above and beyond.

[William H Bonney]

This thread is getting pretty funny,,, go back and look at KOABD's post's. :lol:

All the dude said is,, he's sick of seeing the ad's and that you have/had to spend a minimum of $10 bucks to use your card........... is that really "blasting" the guy/Jimmy's???:dizzy: I'm sick of seeing the ad's too,,,, ALL OF THE AD'S,,,, every single one of 'em, not just Jimmy's,,,, big deal. I'm all for supporting the "little guy" too,,,, and at the moment that "little guy" happens to be... ME!! What's the fuss all about,,, Cabela's is cheaper,,, so is buying them online,,,, I got like 5000 spike and waxworms for like 30 bucks.

With all that said,,,,, I've been into Jimmy's a few times,,, nicest people I've met in a long time. Keep up the good work.

[ESOX]

If Jimmy's is a paying sponser, why doesnt it say under his name? If he is infact paying, then my entire post would have never been made. It seems to me that alot of people have supporting member, or sponsering member if they do infact give money to the site. maybe steve can get that changed by his name so it doesnt look like he is a free-loader.

Anything else the site should do to meet with your approval?
I am sorry you have been so bothered by all this.
I will ease your pain.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

And I'll close this thread. Time to put it to rest.