Tackle Swap & Used Boat Sale (Calgary) - Sat April 16, 2016

Tackle Swap & Used Boat Sale (Calgary) - Sat April 16, 2016

Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter

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Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter "Tackle Swap" - A Look Back

You've got to get there early to be first through the door.

Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter "Tackle Swap" - A Look Back

The 2015 "Tackle Swap" was the biggest year yet in terms of bookings, with 28 tables sold (sellout is 30) plus 5 used boats. There was also a consensus that a record turnout of people showed up to buy goods.

Thanks to George Samaha for organizing and coordinating this event, along with a lot of help from Stephen Fairley. Longtime TUC volunteers Craig Robillard and Craig Cooper also contributed to the success of this year's event. 

George Samaha writes: "It warms my heart to see a record crowd of participants and buyers at the sale to raise money for Trout Unlimited as it is something I hold dear to my heart. These funds will be used to sustain our local fishery and sustain it for our next generation. I look forward to seeing everyone next year."

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Event Coordinator George Samaha (white T shirt) and Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter volunteer Stephen Fairley (left)

TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale - Sat April 11, 2015

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TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale

Mark your calendar today!

TUC Tackle Swap/BRS Used Drift Boat Sale - A Look Back

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These two events in early April went very well. 

We had four drift boats, a jon boat and a pontoon boat on display outside. 

 Inside, long time TUC-Bow River Chapter volunteers felt that this year's tackle swap was on of the best they'd ever seen. A total of 24 tables were booked by sellers, which is pretty much the max for that room. And the sellers brought LOTS of stuff! On the buyers side, a very large number showed up, and they purchased a LOT of stuff. 

In past years, the crowds tended to begin thinning out shortly after 11 am. Not this year. It continued to be fairly busy, almost to the end at noon. 

 Kudos to TUC-Bow River Chapter volunteer George Samaha. This was his first year organizing this event. Volunteer Steve Fairley assisted. 

George wrote: "Craig Robillard was there for a great hand off and help where needed." 

Molly, in the driver's seat of her new boat!

Molly has agreed to let her owners, Robin & Pam H. take a turn at the oars.

TUC-Bow River Chapter volunteer George Samaha (centre) coordinated his very first "Tackle Swap". And a very successful one at that!

Long time TUC-Bow River Chapter volunteer Craig Robillard selling caps and memberships.

Bow River Shuttles writes: "Craig was the coordinator of this event 10 years ago when we first participated as a 'joint partner' with our Used Drift Boat Sale. And we know he had already been doing this for several years prior. It's always a pleasure working with Craig."

Another Drift Boat coming to 'Bow River Shuttles Used Drift Boat Sale' - Sat Apr 12

This is another boat that will be on display at the upcoming 'Bow River Shuttles - Used Drift Boat Sale' on Saturday June 12, 2014. More info at this link: http://conta.cc/1pLOxhJ

FIBREGLASS refurbished , as is

center line length 16foot

gunwales-O/A length incl anchor arm

Beam width - 5'6"

Outboard motor bracket

custom oars, anchor, trailer w/spare, extra wheel 

Drifts Boat coming to 'Bow River Shuttles Used Drift Boat Sale' - Sat Apr 12

These are some of the boats that will be on display at the upcoming 'Bow River Shuttles - Used Drift Boat Sale' on Saturday June 12, 2014. More info at this link: http://conta.cc/1pLOxhJ

Home built Driftboat for sale - ready to fish. 14'6" centerline. Includes: Heavy duty trailer - 2500# axle, 15" tires, New 9'6" Carlisle oars, Anchor

Jon boat

The drift boat is a 16 fiberglass boat, home made. Seats 4, fishes 2. Got high sides, comes with 2 fiberglass 9 foot paddles, 30 lbs river boat anchor. Comes with boat trailer

2012 Hyde Drift Boat, Low Profile XL, Maroon, Deluxe Drift Boat Trailer, Yeti Cooler - 45qt, 30 lb Steel Spike Anchor, XL LP Aqualon Coverj, P175/80 R13 Trailer Tire/Wheel, Spare Tire Carrier With Lock

TUC Bow River Chapter 'Tackle Swap' 2013

All photos, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2013

The 20th annual 'Tackle Swap' was a huge success. Volunteer Event Coordinator Craig R. said that this was the highest number of tables purchased by sellers since switching to the 'garage sale' format over ten years ago. 

In fact, while he said he might have been able to squeeze in another table, for all intents and purposes, it was a sell out!

He also stated that the number of buyers may have been at an all time high. Often times, come 11:30 am, most buyers have come and gone. Not so this year.

 View more photos (total 16, all larger 1024 px size) HERE

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2012

Black Friday crush? Boxing Day madness? No! TUC Bow River Chapter 'Tackle Swap'. :-) April 2012

TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale - April 21

TUC Tackle Swap & BRS Used Drift Boat Sale

TUC - Bow River Chapter

2012 Tackle Swap

All photos: Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved

19th Annual Used Equipment Sale

Saturday April 21.

10 am - 12 noon

South Calgary Community Association

3130 16 St SW

***Garage Sale Format***

Call now to reserve your table

$25 each. Limited numbers available

Table set up: 9 am - 10 am

Sale: 10 am - 12 pm

Cleanup: 12 pm - 1 pm

Sell your own used fishing gear

$25 table charge, some restrictions apply

You sell, you get the best deal possible

To book your table, or for sale info, contact:

Craig Robillard 403-251-4803 (h)

403-968-8788 ©

craiglr@gmail.com

Bow River Shuttles - 8th Annual - Used Drift Boat Sale

In conjunction with, and in support of,

the TUC - Bow River Chapter Tackle Swap 2012

Same Date. Same Time. Same Location.

drift boats, jon boats, pontoon boats, etc.

Fee: $25 per boat

Cheques payable to: "Trout Unlimited Canada-Bow River Chapter"

Limited boat stalls available.

To book a boat stall, contact:

Michelle Magotiaux

Bow River Shuttles

403-278-9165

michelle@bowrivershuttles.com