TackleShop General Store

26/06/2025

26/06/25

Hi and thanks for tuning in again to our new winter catch up ahead of our sponsored program of 80’s music, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop Leisure and Home, Waimate’s General Store.
Another week of winter mornings and a wet weekend on the way so come see us for gummies and rainwear before you get soaked.
OK, we start again as we have lately, with this weeks pick for Stu to play and Jean is having a shot again.
Jean has not exactly stuck to our Duets theme but, collectively the two tracks involve four people so I guess we can allow that.
The first track is out of 2014 and Ghost by Ella Henderson and is the lead single from her debut studio album, and awesome sound when she gets wound up.
I am sure most of you will recognise her elevated chorus where she jumps an octave and rips into it.
"Crazy What Love Can Do" is Jean’s second choice and it is a collaborative single by French DJ David Guetta with British singers Becky Hill and of course Ella Henderson.
I have never heard this before and not sure if Jean had either but it bounces along pretty nicely and should get your toes tapping along, who knows... it’s a bit random.
Hope you enjoy this week’s double whammy duet twist!
Firstly though...... What’s been Happening this week down here at TackleShop?

Jean and I are really happy with the response we have had to our new shop layout as more new faces have come in and browsed the offerings we have here at TackleShop Leisure and Home.
From the window display of heatpumps to the plants restock down in the back showroom, it is all a new experience for all.
The heatpump season is certainly in full swing and all three brands, Gree, Haier and Mitsubishi Electric are firing.
Why would you go anywhere else, we can cover it all.
At this point Jean and I would like to convey our thanks to all for your continued support as we round up our 5th year trading for the benefit of the people of Waimate. Yes 5 years as of August the first, what a ride, but worth it.

In keeping with the birthday buildup we will keep with the DUET DEALS we started last week!

Basically it is a case of buy from this list and get something else in the deal!

1: Get your heatpump from us get a $100 TackleShop voucher until the end of August.
2: Buy Hitec footwear and get a triple pack of Bata Work socks HALF PRICE!
3: Buy any indoor plant at normal retail and choose a pot for HALF PRICE!
4: Buy any Fishing Reel or combo and get Daiwa Triforce line FREE!
5: Buy a portable toilet and get a bottle of chemical for it FREE!
6: Buy any Tent and get a Sun Umbrella FREE!

Other arrivals include this week are gas hose and regulator sets, Christmas Earrings, yes you heard right, either for that mid winter Christmas party or tuck these away for later, they are gorgeous!
We also got heaps of gloves for kiddies and MITTENS! Due to popular demand, there are heaps of them.
Lastly, we are continuing with arms and ammo on customer order basis only so call in for a sharp deal on that too but will keep air rifles and pellets available and have new stock due here any day.
Righto Stu, that’ll do for this week, take it away with this week’s double whammy from Jean on Waimate WCR 87.7 FM. Have a great weekend.

23/06/2025

At Tackleshop Leisure and Home in Waimate, we will continue as an arms dealer and will still supply ammunition but on a customer order basis.
We will still have air powered items and pellets for them but rimfire and centrefire and shot rounds will be customer orders.

We apologize for this inconvenience but the cost to hold huge amounts of various brands is nuts and the shipping has been compromised heavily this past 12 months.
There are other changes about to happen too.......

If you are an active hunter, read this:

What’s happening in June 2025
On and from 24 June 2025, the Dealer Transactions form will be updated to include information about ammunition sales.
The new information will include ammunition calibre or gauge and number of rounds.
There is also a change for fi****ms licence holders who purchase ammunition.
After 24 June, the purchase of ammunition from a fi****ms dealer or ammunition seller becomes an activating circumstance for licence holders.
That means licence holders may receive a notification that they are required to register all their arms items within 30 days after their purchase of ammunition, if they haven’t already had an activating circumstance.
Arms Regulations 1992 Section 41 (1)(e) Arms Regulations 1992 (SR 1992/346) (as at 28 June 2024) – New Zealand Legislation

21/06/2025

18/06/25

Hi and thanks for tuning in again to our sponsored program of 80’s music, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop Leisure and Home, Waimate’s General Store.
Another week of freezing mornings and bitterly cold evenings but we are nearly at the shortest day which means after that the sunshine will hang about a little longer each day..
I mentioned last week about the challenges we send to Stu to find a track or two from the archives but he won’t have to dig too deep this week.
The theme this week is Duets and this is brought about by a new release featuring the skill of Bruno Mars on lead vocals and guitar and the perfection of Lady Gaga. You all know I am a committed Gaga fan, she is perfect with absolutely flawless vocals. Bruno Mars has never been a go to vocalist for me specifically but he excels in this track. You know this one, I increase the volume every time I hear it and if you see the video of it online or on TV it is amazing with Gaga smoking a cigarette while still singing and playing the piano, just brilliant!
My first track then is Die with a Smile, beautifully written, superbly presented.
My second duet is one a little more obscure but still involves Lady Gaga, this time with the late great Tony Bennett called, The Lady is a Tramp. Gaga did quite a number of duets with Tony Bennett and this is particularly fun, the video on YouTube is great to watch too, turn up the volume!
Hope you enjoy this week’s double duet whammy!
Firstly though...... What’s been Happening this week down here at TackleShop?

Jean and I have been really busy in the shop this past week and you will now find everything has shifted for the winter.
This means that the rear showroom stock like clothing, hats, gloves, footwear etc is now in the front showroom and all the plants, seeds, gifts and hardware etc are in the rear of the shop.
We have created more space and an easier layout for your shopping pleasure.

This week’s BIG announcement is that we keep with the music choice theme and introduce our DUET DEALS!

Basically it is a case of buy from this list and get something on a deal!

Let’s start with Heatpumps:

1: Buy and install your new heatpump and get a $100 TackleShop voucher
2: Buy any pair of Hitec footwear and get a triple pack of Bata Work socks HALF PRICE!
3: Buy any indoor plant at normal retail and choose a pot for HALF PRICE!
4: Buy any Fishing Reel and get Daiwa Triforce line FREE!
5: Buy a portable toilet and get a bottle of chemical for it FREE!
6: Buy any Air Rifle and get a packet of Pellets FREE!

Only while stocks last....

Other arrivals include, Mainlander Boots, Campmaster stock, Fishing Tackle, Fleece Jackets galore and winter fleece pants to keep the chill away.
Lastly, due to public demand, we are planning to continue with ammo and fi****ms on customer order basis only so call in for a sharp deal on that too!
Righto Stu, that’ll do for this week, take it away with the Double Duet request for this week on Waimate WCR 87.7 FM. Have a great weekend.

13/06/2025

Last week for our clearance on hunting (packets of rounds less 30%)
Decoys 25% off
wall stock, (locked items that go bang) less 20%
All other hunting except knives, discounted at counter.
Hurry hurry hurry!
Only at TackleShop Leisure and Home in Waimate

04/06/2025

Weekly Check-In on WCR87.7fm in Waimate:

Hi and thanks for tuning in again to our sponsored program of 80’s music, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop Leisure and Home, Waimate’s General Store.

We hope you’re enjoying our new format before breaking into the weekly request spot then the 80’s music takes over. Come spring time, we will revert to our usual weekly format with tides and outdoor news etc, but for now keep indoors and wrap up, winter is upon us.

So, onto our weekly double whammy request for this week, this time from me and dates back to the mid seventies when I bought Art Garfunkel’s Breakaway album.

These two tracks in particular, touched me at the time and are still a delight to listen to, clear lyrics, beautiful flowing accompaniment, just awesome stuff.

The first track I chose is one I thought of in a random moment early one morning this week in a waking moment, not sure why, it is called Disney Girls.

Many have covered this including The Beach Boys in 1971 on an album by the same name.

The second track is also as lovely and is entitled “I believe (When I fall in love it will be forever)” from the pen of Stevie Wonder who co-wrote it back in 1971!

Big names supporting each other and what a result.

Hope you enjoy this trip back into the 70’s when we could understand the lyrics and warm to the music.

Firstly though...... What’s been Happening this week down here at TackleShop?

It is definitely Logfire and Heatpump season and we can assist with each or either for you. Multi branded in both respects and we just added a second heatpump installer to assist with the overload and servicing requirements.

Have a look in our shop window to view the range and call us for a free quote for your heating solution at your home or business.

Gree have released a new model heatpump too and if you are sick of white units, there is a black option now!

We can take winter chill pain away quickly and efficiently, saving you money with very competitive pricing too.

Black Magic lures and knives just arrived as did more Hitec trekking shoes for men.

More fishing theme weather vanes have arrived so you can keep an eye on wind direction at your home etc, on display in the main window too.

Winter hunting jackets and fleece pants from Lonely Track just arrived along with more thermals, gloves and socks aplenty here at TackleShop. Gumboots are popular too as we showcase NZ made Bata boots and they are great quality at such a good price.

In our giftlines, we have novelty coffee mugs for a birthday laugh or just for kicks, great fun they are.

Loads more of those travel magnets that look like street signs, on the stand by the counter.

For the hunters out there remember we also just landed those Red Dot Scopes, ideal for the air rifle or rimfires.

Remember our hunting department is all on final clearance so even these new scopes are discounted!

Come and help us clear all ammo and wall stock!

More headlamps topped up in battery or rechargeables.

Do you suffer from cold feet? We have a sock to fix that and what a selection!

There are more new products soon to arrive and we’ll announce those soon, probably in my next catch up.

Whitby Pocket folding Knives have arrived, and more wallets and back packs are coming!

Righto Stu, take it away with my Double Header request for this week on Waimate WCR 87.7 FM.

Have a great weekend.

23/05/2025

Our page is OFFICIALLY REINSTATED !
Now we can start over having been granted a reprieve nby Facebook

19/02/2025

19/02/25
Hi there, here’s your Weekly Catch Up for Waimate District, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey at TackleShop General Store, normally broadcast on Waimate WCR 87.7fm.
Remember from last week our usual radio report on WCR 87.7fm is on hold for a couple of weeks so back to normal after that.
Also, parking on the main street is a bit of a pain while road resurfacing is underway, but all will be completed by the end of next week so hopefully worth the inconvenience.
Let’s start as usual with the area tide times and best fishing times from Ocean Fun for the weekend ahead.
Saturday 22nd:
High Tide 1206pm - Low tide at 545am and 626pm
Sunday 23rd:
High Tide 1259pm - Low tide at 636am and 716pm
Best Fishing:
Saturday 824am
Sunday 919am
From my Met Office information on Tuesday, all looks great despite a possible shower or two during the week then a sunny weekend ahead.
The Waitaki flow is looking big again on Tuesday at around 508+ cumecs after a weekly High of around 583 cumecs and as low as 324 cumecs on Feb 14th. The flow is fluctuating a lot due to spillage at the dams so just keep an eye on that and don’t camp at water’s edge sites for now, keep on higher ground where possible
Elephantfish reports have been a bit on the quiet side lately, but I am sure there are still some being caught as the season is still at its peak and probably stay that way until end of next month.
Salmon reports are at nil for now as usual but again, expect some sign of returns from now on as the Waitaki is a late producer. The Salmon are smaller now so if you get a double figure fish it will more likely be a Trout than Salmon.
Salmon are black in their mouth and have a vee tail while trout are white mouth and squared off spotty tail.
If you target Salmon, be sure to have your $5 endorsement on your licence or prepare to return any and all river Salmon you catch, unharmed.
Kahawai are still about at the river mouths and are an easy catch with a silver hex lure. Call in for some at TackleShop, plenty there in all sizes and colour combos.
Trout are everywhere in the Waitaki, in the main flows and in the side streams. Find a bit of deep run and fish into the bottom where the fish are lying using small silvery or flashy spinners or even black and gold combo lures.
Always have a downstream area where fish can take you on foot while you chase them, they are fit and feisty.
Also, exercise the dry rock principle when in the Waitaki, watching for rising flows as the hydro discharges are fluctuating without notice lately.
Watch a small dry rock in the water near you and gauge the water rise against the dryness, when the rock is underwater, get out fast!
Lakes, especially Benmore are going off for Salmon anglers with a ripper `15 pounder taken last week near Haldon Arm. These big fish are everywhere, just change the technique to downriggers or lead lines to get down to them in these brighter hotter days.
Silver spinners like zed spinners behind a dodger work well.
We have a selection of dodgers in stock here at TackleShop too.
The Sockeye Salmon will be closer to the river mouths in the lakes now as they are starting their spawn run in the likes of the Ahuriri, Tekapo etc.
Quite a spectacle as they are colouring up now.
Send us your pictures of your fishing trips or post them on our page for Waitaki Angling and Outdoors for all to see.
OK there you are and there you have it, that’s this week’s informative for you so in the interim, make best of your surroundings whether hunting, fishing, camping or boating and feel free to post pictures of your adventures on our Waitaki Angling and Outdoors page on Facebook, we’d love to see them!
Now, what has been happening this week at TackleShop General Store? We have been flat out restocking into the gaps and those new products include.....
Don’t forget those Retts Slides and Jandals now that summer has arrived
Heatpumps and LogFires are still ripping along - Free Quotes, fast installs.
More funny earrings in stock, Road Cones, Crocs, and funnies plus more due any day!
Outdoor themed tee shirts for Deer hunting and Trout fishing at the door.
Sport watches back in stock, different ones this time.
All Tent stock less 10% while stocks last
Big Smoke BBQ meat rubs, Sauces and spices in our hunting area by the counter
Golf Balls - restocked Snell and Accufli
Topped up socks, yes they are Camouflage! (you’ll never find them in your drawers!)
New Gaiters ready for hunting season and in Fishing there’s a flash new range of lures for the canals, rivers, lakes etc
Weather vanes in many themes, check them out in our front window
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Righto, that’s it, it all completes this week’s report, so on to our weekly request spot.
There will be no request spot this couple of weeks but it will be back to Jean’s choice when Stu is back soon.
That's us so if relaxing at the river or lake or driving about visiting friends, keep safe from Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop General Store, 70 Queen St, downtown Waimate, phone us on 027 2214346 and remember to look us up on Facebook under TackleShop General Store for up to date releases etc.
Have a great week out there!

16/02/2025

HOT NEWS!
Just Landed:
Big Smoke BBQ Co Rubs, Sauces, and Seasonings
Exclusive to Tackleshop in Waimate!

13/02/2025

13/02/2025

New arrivals at TackleShop this week!
New supplier and lots of new stuff including these two awesome Chiller Bins.
PROMarine Ice Cooler 25L
ProMarine Collapsible Chilly Bin 38L
Great ideas, Great products, Great prices!

Only at Tackleshop Leisure and Home, 70 Queen St, Waimate

12/02/2025

Hi there, here’s your Weekly Catch Up for Waimate District, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey at TackleShop General Store.

Our usual radio report on WCR 87.7fm in Waimate is on hold for a couple of weeks so back to normal after that.
Also, parking on the main street is a bit of a pain while road resurfacing is underway but all will be completed soon so hopefully worth the inconvenience.

Let’s start as usual with the area tide times and best fishing times from Ocean Fun for the weekend ahead.

Saturday:
High Tide 619am and 637pm - Low tide at 1226pm
Sunday:
High Tide 701am and 717pm - Low tide at 108pm

Best Fishing:
Saturday 340pm
Sunday 419pm

From my Met Office information on Tuesday, all looks great right through to the end of next week, all going to plan as temperatures increase as usual for February.

The Waitaki flow is looking big again on Tuesday at around 569+ cumecs after a weekly LOW of around 369 cumecs, the flows seem generally high so keep your eye on the water and if it surges get out.

On a local front, there was a tragedy last weekend at the Rakaia Mouth and we should all take note of how this happened.
I am not going to draw blame or anything like that but many of us who have fished river mouths, witness sea movement that can catch you by surprise.
Stay away if the weather is inclement and particularly around high tide.
Have an escape plan in place.
The just one more cast is not clever, if you are alerted by surging tides and waves, get out smartly and warn others as you go.
If a fellow angler is on foot and you have a quad or similar, offer a lift so they too are safe.
Know the territory and stay away after dark especially if high tide after dark.
Keep back a metre from the river’s edge as the gravel can collapse under you if by the water.

These are some tips from my personal experience as are all the nibbles of info I share through this media.
Don’t be a statistic, one fish is not worth dying for!

Send us your pictures of your fishing trips or post them on our page for Waitaki Angling and Outdoors for all to see.

Now, if you are still chasing the Sockeye Salmon in the lakes, we have just stocked up Jigs and Dodgers for the purpose whether you fish with downrigger or jigging, or both.

OK there you are and there you have it, that’s this week’s informative for you so in the interim, make best of your surroundings whether hunting, fishing, camping or boating and feel free to post pictures of your adventures on our Waitaki Angling and Outdoors page on Facebook, we’d love to see them!

Now, what has been happening this week at TackleShop General Store? We have been flat out restocking into the gaps and those new products include.....

• Mainlander Neoprene and rubber boots, ful range here now!
• Heatpumps and LogFires are ripping along - Free Quotes now for Metro and Kent Fires or Gree and Mitsubishi Heatpumps!
• More sunhats in stock and yes, the sun has arrived
• Outdoor themed tee shirts for Deer hunting and Trout fishing at the door.
• Boho style shoulder bags and hats in stock, something different and colourful.
• Camping toilet chemicals from Walex, Companion and Campmaster
• BBQ meat rubs and spices back in stock from Thursday, by popular demand
• Indoor plants restocked this week already and looking amazing!
• Weather vanes for varied interests, check them out in our front window
>>>>>Back Country Foods range expanded and full again and even more dur soon!
AND SO MUCH MORE HAPPENING!

Righto, that’s it, it all completes this week’s report, so on to our weekly request spot.

There will be no request spot this couple of weeks but it will be back to Jean’s choice when Stu is back.

That's us so if relaxing at the river or lake or driving about visiting friends, keep safe from Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop General Store, 70 Queen St, downtown Waimate, phone us on 027 2214346 and remember to look us up on Facebook under TackleShop General Store for up to date releases etc.
Have a great week out there!

06/02/2025

04/02/25
Hi there, here’s your Weekly Catch Up for Waimate District, brought to you by Jean and Lyndsey at TackleShop General Store.

Nice to see some fine weather at last now that the family is back at school, as typically happens every year, make the most of it as all too soon we will be into those crisp autumn days!

Let’s start as usual with the area tide times and best fishing times from Ocean Fun for the weekend ahead.

Saturday:
High Tide 126pm - Low tide at 701am and 743pm
Sunday:
High Tide 221pm - Low tide at 756am and 835pm

Best Fishing:
Saturday 948am
Sunday 1048am

From my Met Office information on Tuesday, Saturday looks OK and we get a sprinkle into Sunday and through to Tuesday.
Probably best to head inland again to miss that coastal southerly rain.

The Waitaki flow is looking high again on Tuesday at around 540+ cumecs after a weekly peak of around 580 cumecs.

For the next couple of weeks, the radio station manager is away so from this week, we will revert to a simple round up of the necessary, tides, flows and weather options and what has been happening here at TackleShop.
Apologies for any inconvenience but that is no reason to stop fishing or hunting or doing what spins your wheels and reels.
Normal transmission will resume in a few weeks when Stu is back and we should have more fresh info then too.

As always, feel free to post pictures of your local holidays and adventures on our Waitaki Angling and Outdoors page on Facebook, we’d love to see them!

OK that’s the weekly catch up, what has been happening this week at TackleShop General Store? We have been flat out restocking into the gaps and those new products include.....

• Bait restocks have filled the freezers again
• More Ladies (Pink) Jandals due any day, now that summer is sort of here
• Some extra styles and sizes in Hitecs are due any day
• HiTec Back Packs, just a few of these, they look awesome in Red!
• New Tote bags for the shoppers, togs, or just casual use, they are very handy.
• New cushion covers have been filled and are selling fast these new styles and at a great price, Dinosaurs, Fantails, Kiwi and Tui themes and more.
• Camping specials on tents and various other items
• Indoor plants are selling fast so be quick for these.
• Camping Billy pots and kettles have arrived
• More collapsible buckets arrived
• Thermos coffee mugs restocked and Thermos flasks here too!

Righto, that’s it, it all completes this week’s report, so on to our weekly request spot.

This week it’s my choice again and you will hear this on Wednesday at 6pm and Friday around 1pm as it heads off our sponsored radio spot of 80’s tracks.

This week I have chosen a theme from a popular NZ TV show, can you guess the show? You know, it, Under the Vines.

Wintergreen is by a cool Canadian group, The East Pointers from 2019.
I hope you will all enjoy this.

Click this link for a visual:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+east+pointers+wintergreen

That's us so if relaxing at the river or lake or driving about visiting friends, keep safe from Jean and Lyndsey down here at TackleShop General Store, 70 Queen St, downtown Waimate, phone us on 027 2214346 and remember to look us up on Facebook under TackleShop General Store for up to date releases etc.
Have a great week out there!