A thing of the past?? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T02:20:34Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/a-thing-of-the-past?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A314032&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi thanks for the reply ,I wi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3140322012-10-02T16:32:27.912ZMark Sleeperhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MarkSleeper
<p>Hi thanks for the reply ,I wish you the best of luck. Sleepy</p>
<p>Hi thanks for the reply ,I wish you the best of luck. Sleepy</p> I am a former owner of a shop…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3138662012-10-02T15:19:19.356Zharald kronemeyerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/haraldkronemeyer
<p>I am a former owner of a shop just like you talked about. It is very hard to see them go but if fishermen get sucked into the boxstores it will continue.</p>
<p>I am a former owner of a shop just like you talked about. It is very hard to see them go but if fishermen get sucked into the boxstores it will continue.</p> Hi, I was fortunate to go to…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3138632012-10-02T14:43:18.296ZMark Sleeperhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MarkSleeper
<p>Hi, I was fortunate to go to some shops before they closed ,we lost 6 shops in Maine,it was great when you walked in they knew you by name, some shops was run by husband and wife, mom and pop type stores. I have even talked to a major store LL Bean, it use to be centered on hunting and fishing , now they are concerned in selling oxford shirts and clothing.ive spoke to managers every time i go in, and say that 6 shops have gone out,we need more fly tying materials, they say i know but nothing…</p>
<p>Hi, I was fortunate to go to some shops before they closed ,we lost 6 shops in Maine,it was great when you walked in they knew you by name, some shops was run by husband and wife, mom and pop type stores. I have even talked to a major store LL Bean, it use to be centered on hunting and fishing , now they are concerned in selling oxford shirts and clothing.ive spoke to managers every time i go in, and say that 6 shops have gone out,we need more fly tying materials, they say i know but nothing changes.the small stores/ mom and pop would order what you needed and try to help you out. there is only one shop left that i know of 70 to 80 miles away.i agree with shopping at your local shop, dont take it for granted. Sleepy</p> I buy *something* from the lo…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3139452012-10-02T11:14:09.385ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I buy *something* from the local shop, whenever I can. Sometimes it is just a few hooks or grubs, sometimes it;'s a larger item. But a great point is made.</p>
<p>I buy *something* from the local shop, whenever I can. Sometimes it is just a few hooks or grubs, sometimes it;'s a larger item. But a great point is made.</p> The economy is taking its tol…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3138532012-10-02T05:32:31.839ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>The economy is taking its toll on the sport all together. I do not see the amount of fishing craft on my local lakes as in the past.</p>
<p>The economy is taking its toll on the sport all together. I do not see the amount of fishing craft on my local lakes as in the past.</p> Great sentiments here Tony !…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3137682012-10-02T03:16:45.834ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Great sentiments here Tony ! I have three establishments nearby with some history that I purchase from that I dont want to see go under!</p>
<p>Great sentiments here Tony ! I have three establishments nearby with some history that I purchase from that I dont want to see go under!</p> i know what you mean guys; hu…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3138422012-10-02T01:07:26.951ZJason Preslarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jasonpreslar
<p>i know what you mean guys; hunting and fishing store a few miles from my place has went under after several years too; rough times we are in right now; especially for small businesses</p>
<p>i know what you mean guys; hunting and fishing store a few miles from my place has went under after several years too; rough times we are in right now; especially for small businesses</p> Here in the San Fernando Vall…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-02:2036984:Comment:3137522012-10-02T00:34:02.759ZSuzanne Lazarhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SuzanneLazar
<p>Here in the San Fernando Valley, there are at least two nice tackleshops that have been around for decades. I doubt they're doing well, but they're hanging in somehow. I'm doing my part: instead of springing for a new spin-cast rod & reel, I'm taking an old Daiwa Silvercast for repairs.</p>
<p>Here in the San Fernando Valley, there are at least two nice tackleshops that have been around for decades. I doubt they're doing well, but they're hanging in somehow. I'm doing my part: instead of springing for a new spin-cast rod & reel, I'm taking an old Daiwa Silvercast for repairs.</p> It happens all over southern…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-01:2036984:Comment:3135862012-10-01T00:46:15.801ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>It happens all over southern California as well. Dedicated bait shops are slowly closing their doors. You see more and more mixed convenient liquor and bait shop stores are combining into one. Even Bass Pro, dedicated sport stores, and various major outfitters are having a rough time with live/frozen baits and tackle sales. However, pet stores are making a killing after talking to a few of them.</p>
<p>It happens all over southern California as well. Dedicated bait shops are slowly closing their doors. You see more and more mixed convenient liquor and bait shop stores are combining into one. Even Bass Pro, dedicated sport stores, and various major outfitters are having a rough time with live/frozen baits and tackle sales. However, pet stores are making a killing after talking to a few of them.</p> I worry about this all the ti…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-10-01:2036984:Comment:3134392012-10-01T00:41:46.383ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>I worry about this all the time.....just yesterday I went and got my crickets for today.....It was 12:15 and Doug of Bassackwards told me I was his first customer and he opened the doors at 7:00...It takes staying power to hang on through slow days like that.....They use to be open seven dauys a week but they now take a well deserved Sunday break and I just adjust accordingly.....Good point Tony...it's kind of like the local Butcher......all but gone!</p>
<p>I worry about this all the time.....just yesterday I went and got my crickets for today.....It was 12:15 and Doug of Bassackwards told me I was his first customer and he opened the doors at 7:00...It takes staying power to hang on through slow days like that.....They use to be open seven dauys a week but they now take a well deserved Sunday break and I just adjust accordingly.....Good point Tony...it's kind of like the local Butcher......all but gone!</p>