[spooled1]

Because of all the positive/negative retailer talk that goes on in this forum I think its time for all parties with a vested financial interest in yak fishing or the sale of fishing tackle or yak fishing accessories to fess up NOW!

This is for any dealers who currently earn or intend to earn regular money from AKFF forum members whether directly or through online auctions.

Mods, can we perhaps attach something to the Avatar of people who disclose themselves as dealers?

Here's my confession: Up until about 9 months ago I directly sold about six (6) lures to AKFF members through this forum. I also sold new lures through online auctions.

I no longer have any vested interest in selling lures or tackle on the internet. About six weeks ago I suggested an exceptional AKFF member deal through a very good friend. I was not a financial beneficiary of this arrangement and this AKFF deal has been terminated.

 

[Phoenix]

I run a company, check my www for details - but I am not about to try and advertise my site or services directly as that would breach the forums regulations.

 

[Gator]

I have a vested interest in FishYak. Primarily as a loose cannon Sales Rep for his Malibu kayaks. I am in Adelaide and generally keep to the South East including Tasmania and Victoria. I will not try to sell anything or activly promote anything here. Will not hesitate to put my two cents in when anyone asks about various yaks, which I hope is Ok.

 

[ScottLovig]

I agree with Dan. Lets everyone be up front about it and ID themselves.

Cheers

Scott

 

[Dodge]

Reading members posts I feel it becomes fairly obvious who has an interest in any venture related to kayak fishing by the regular leanings to a single brand in their replies.

Disclosure or otherwise I think the decision to buy from an individual is for me to decide their credibility from what is posted over a period.

I personally have no issue with the present format, but will not worry at changes, as long as I can freely refer to any good deal to benefit another member I may find in my wanderings

 

[Guest]

Great idea Dan.

Transparancy is always a good thing, and I dont see how our friends who sell yaks, accessories or fishing tackle have anything to lose by identifying themselves.

Something in the avatar as suggested by Dan would be a great idea, identifying their status as a dealer without the need for posts outlining what they are about, and dealers can then link to their WWW which members can follow if they wish.

Obviously the same 'commercial advertising' restrictions can remain unchanged.

Who knows, it could be good for business 8)

 

[Cid]

As some of you may know I'm in the process of making a kayak fishing DVD and have sponsors that have provided me with some gear (I say 'some' as most of the gear I'd already bought myself before the start of the DVD production).

I don't sell any of their gear and dont push any particular seller/outlet either. If someone asks where I shop, I'll tell them but none of the places I do shop at give me any kick-backs.

cheers,
Cid

 

[DGax65]

I am such a crappy fisherman and kayaker, the following manufacturers have specifically asked that I not endorse their products:
Malibu Kayaks
Ocean Kayak
Hobie Kayaks
Wilderness Systems
Perception
Werner Paddles
Berkley Gulp
Shimano
Penn
Daiwa
Avet
P-Line
Seeker Rods
Calstar Rods
Humminbird
and the list goes on and on

 

[Billybob]

I've been fitting out and selling Perception fishing yaks for over six years now, long before the forum was launched.
I make a point of not entering into any 'Which Kayak for Me' threads and do not PM any newbies who make it known they're in the market for a yak as I think it's an ethically dubious practice.
I am, however, happy to respond to those members who PM me for advice or for prices on the product I stock.

 

[Russ]

I deal strickly in verbal diahorrea any advice I give should be treated with the contempt it deserves. I dont believe that anything I suggest should be taken seriously, and please do not try it at home. I do however accept payment for my services I'm a loser.

fishing Russ

 

[Jake]

I have been working on Mossops website now for a while (http://www.mossops.com.au) but other than that have no affiliation with them. I walked in there to buy a fishing rod, and they basically took me fishing and taught me how to fish, as the bloke in there at the time was a keen canoe fisherman.
From there I realised they had no website and I offered to help out. I have mentioned the shop in threads but only because I was so amazed at the service, I dont get any kickbacks at all.
As far as the website goes, yes we have an arrangement but that has nothing to do with anyone here. 8)

I also eagerly promote Hobie kayaks, as I have been so wrapped in them since getting our two. And a similar story with Sunstate Hobie. I bought the yak off the bloke, thought he was pretty cool and a straight shooter, and appreciated that. I receive no kickbacks from Mal either.

So I am not employed by either of these two businesses, just really happy with the service that I have received from them.
Is it coincidental they fit nicely into the realm of Yakfishing?

Is it wrong to give them a good wrap? I think not.
I am gainfully employed and well paid elsewhere for the record and dont need kickbacks from these blokes anyway.

Cheers,
Jake

 

[PeterJ]

I help a mate that sells yaks , he is in tassie
So far i have recieved no free anything

 

[troppo]

I am such a crappy fisherman and kayaker, the following manufacturers have specifically asked that I not endorse their products: . . .

DGax65, that is truly funny. You have a marvelous sense of humour.

 

[troppo]

I deal strickly in verbal diahorrea any advice I give should be treated with the contempt it deserves. I dont believe that anything I suggest should be taken seriously, and please do not try it at home. I do however accept payment for my services I'm a loser.

fishing Russ

Russ, you are another funny dude on this forum.

 

[troppo]

I had thought of starting a business called Got-A-Big-Fish where I deliver fresh and big fish directly to yakkers at their launch site so they have something to take home and boast about. For extra dollars, they come with sx40 embedded in the corner of their mouths.

However, I have decided against that for two reasons. First, fish yakkers are notoriously tight with their money so I would not be able to profit and second, they are happier catching their own (or not catching anything as the case may be) and are not into 'big noting' themselves. They are a crazy bunch and you would have to be an idiot to try and make money out of them :roll: .

 

[hairymick]

Yep, good idea Dan.

I have no vested interest in any tackle or kayak venture.
I do post pretty freely however and advise members of any exceptional service I receive. The information I post is submitted in good faith and is provided merely for the information and benefiet of other AKFF members.

I have received no remuneration or other benefiet from my posts, neither would I accept them if they were offered.

 

[deano]

As with Hairymick, I have no vested interest in any tackle or kayak venture however, unlike hairymick, I am more than prepared to accept substantial benefits for my posts

 

[Clarkos]

As with others, I've got no commercial affiliations, but I'm sure I've helped put some kids through school over the years.

 

[Billybob]

The fact that nearly all of my fish photos seem to feature the Perception Swing 'Angler' is purely coincidental. :wink:
Oh, and now that I think about it, I do tend to plug the 'Spaniard Special' quite a bit. Again, the fact that I was one of the duo who designed it doesn't factor in the equation. :lol:
Oh, and the fact that you can only get it from my good buddy Greg Lacey at Davo's Bait and Tackle in Noosa is another flukey coincidence. :lol:

 

[Les Lammers]

I am such a crappy fisherman and kayaker, the following manufacturers have specifically asked that I not endorse their products:
Malibu Kayaks
Ocean Kayak
Hobie Kayaks
Wilderness Systems
Perception
Werner Paddles
Berkley Gulp
Shimano
Penn
Daiwa
Avet
P-Line
Seeker Rods
Calstar Rods
Humminbird
and the list goes on and on

Hmmm.....I was wondering who my Left Coast Counterpart was. Watcha havin' for Christmas dinner? I know its not fish.

Les