While in Spokane, I stopped by a couple of the flyshops and chatted a
bit. They are a bit miffed, or I should say pissed, at the big name
manufacturers who have allowed Sports Warehouse to discount the very
same merchandise that the flyshops are forced to hold the line on.
Now I know, from previous threads, that a number of us think that the
flyshops are too expensive. But, at the same time, we enjoy hanging
out and talking flyfishing while gleaning our nuggets of information.
I for one am quite tired of seeing small retailers, in all
categories, put out of business by the big mass merchandisers. I'm a
small business owner myself and I'm sure I have more than enough
empathy for us little guys.
Maybe there is a way we can enjoy the selection at a Sports Warehouse
but also find a way to support our local flyshops.
For what it's worth,
Leland
