[1captainron]

Just got home from visiting Phil at the Tackle Box, Pete at Atlantic Bait & tackle, and Tom from Fisherman's Den.

I am shocked at the lack of business for this time of year for these hard working guys. You would think Gift certificates would be flying off the counter.
Phil has awesome gift baskets made up and still hasn't sold ONE as of today!
I was Pete's first customer in 2 days and without the Party Boats carrying and most of us finished for the season in the Harbor, Tom is also hurting at the Den. These are just three of the local guys, I'm sure Julianns and everyone from here to Cape May will say the same.

I guess my problem with this is the INTERNET! Everyone who looks to save $5 supports the big box stores, yet when they need line put on that brand new reel they expect the local guys to do it for free and they already have the line!! When the local guys have gone, were you going to get your bait, ice and last minute tackle?
The Tackle Box & Julianns have been around forever and knowone has given back more to the fishing community than Pete. When ever there was a Fund raiser Pete ALWAYS provided something to the cause and has never once said NO in all the years I've known him.

So my Christmas wish for this year is......Pick up the phone, get in the truck or car and go see these awesome hard working men. Support them like they have supported us all these years and let them know we got their backs. If not, Bob at Amazon isn't gonna have any kellies, Clams, Crabs or Bunkers for you in the Future! MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.....
Capt. Ron