I, too, was disappointed that Anglers went out of business..but they just
couldn't take the competition from Sportsman's which could undercut their
prices at every turn. Sad, as much of the Sportsman's stuff is so poor in
quality it isn't worth taking home. Didn't see a single saddle or neck that
was of any value yesterday when I got there..all junk with a capital J.
They're only carrying Metz stuff and that, though labeled as grade one, is
mostly seconds. The good Hebert, Whiting seconds are no longer available,
only the 10 pack or first which are so pricey that I can't afford them.
There isn't a decent hen saddle..Whiting, in the entire shop. They've some
Ewing salt water necks, but again, those I can get direct from him for a
better price. I've gone to shopping more and more online as I can get better
quality for the same price. Sad, but that is how it is.
Did you know that there is a new flyshop, Eddie Robinson's, out in that
little strip mall just next to Costcos? The neat thing..he has the 200 yard
Uni-thread spools..I hate paying a buck for a 50 yard spool when I can
get a 200 yard spool so much cheaper. He also has some nice Whiting saddles
and necks, a small but quality selection. He told me that he will not put
junk in the store. He is quite a flytyer so knows quality and knows that we
know quality as well.
Sorry to do a long post of local value..but think it good that one can
support a quality local guy. Check him out. Joyce
PS: He doesn't use Nor-vise..but I loaned him my bobbin. He only has Regal
vices and was not aware of the spitting problems they sometimes have.
