Big Swartswood Lake Questions??????

[UglyStick]

Simon peter are a bunch of arrogant D-bags with terrible service... about a mile or 2 south of them on 206 is Andover Hunt and Fish (formerly YOJ Sports) - go there, cool bunch of folks, they'll hook you up

[TomKaye]

I have been a Simon Peter customer on and off since 1986.
Have also patronized the YOJ Sports Shop over the years..They're good too.
I don't fish much freshwater any more but there's reasons why YOJ has changed ownership ( less inventory among others )
and Simon Peter continues with the same family ownership over many years.

I believe their philosophy is treat others as they are treated and have always found them to be courteous and helpful. Perhaps US, you should try them again.
Andover Sports is a good shop as well. Neither will steer you wrong.

Wilsea-------I haven't fished Swartswood since 2002 as I sold my 14'aluminum and kept a 21' cuddy in Monmouth County until pre-Sandy.
Wish I had the 14' back.

Anyway------I live 20 mins from Simon Peter Shop. Can meet you at the Dunkin Donuts nearby, or Andover Sports if you wish, to share some info
over coffee. PM me and I'll provide my phone #. I just renewed my freshwater license this year if you can provide me some tips as well.

Tight Lines,
Tom K.

[jimmythegreek]

I have nothing against simon-peter, its a good store and Ive bought alot of stuff from them over the years, I drive by almost daily headed to work. After YOJ changed to andover hunt+fish they rly stepped up. Last year they had herring when simon-peter didnt stock any ALL YEAR, and they sponsored many ice contests and prizes for the other board thats Ice related, so I support them now. Always support the local shops as much as possible, we cant order herring online, and they dont make much off a dozen, need sales to stay open.

[TomKaye]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

Always support the local shops as much as possible, we cant order herring online, and they dont make much off a dozen, need sales to stay open.

Good point. I have been in Simon Peter only 3-4x this year, and
Andover Sports not in a long while, not since they were YOJ, maybe last Spring
or early Summer sometime . I remember years ago also getting stuff in their little
building on the southbound side of 206.
95% of my fishing is in salt & I rarely buy shooting supplies any more.
Will try to patronize both more often in my retirement.
Thanks.

[Jigginfish]

Originally Posted by UglyStick

Simon peter are a bunch of arrogant D-bags with terrible service... about a mile or 2 south of them on 206 is Andover Hunt and Fish (formerly YOJ Sports) - go there, cool bunch of folks, they'll hook you up

I agree with this. Andover Hunt and Fish has great service and will help you out with whatever you need. They will give you some great advice as well.