Honestly now, what kind of merchandise can you find at a wherehouse type of
store that is useful? It's all crap, maybe a flyline, but what else? The
flies at wherehouse stores are terrible, they fall apart after 2 casts. What
type of local knowledge do you find? Are they experienced? Indeed many here
feel they are experienced enough not to need help, but no way, no matter how
much you fish do you have the information that a small specialty sore can
offer. With out the small shops are sport will suffer without repair.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Leland Miyawaki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: Sportsmans Warehouse
> 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
>
>
