Being pretty tight, I've always hit Cabela's "Bargain Cave" first. I've made three notable purchases from there over the years.

One, a pair of Steiner binoculars that were marked down nearly 80%. Two, a "Chum Churn" I got for almost nothing. Lastly, a B-3 Bomber Coat that retailed for $600 that I got for $110. I'll really miss the Cave...

I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.