Reel Life closure?

[mrfritz44]

Any other confirmation on this? They're my favorite shop on PP and this would complicate shark season for us. ....

[SplitShot]

Go to their facebook page for confirmation

[Joey Dah Fish]

I saw the FB page. Not sure why but yes they are

[Capt Joe]

"not sure why" ? Own anything in the recreational fishing business and you would find out real quickly how difficult it is to stay afloat.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Another unfortunate casualty of our government mis managed fisheries

[Foul Hook]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Another unfortunate casualty of our government mis managed fisheries

I just said the same thing to a buddy a few minutes ago. When Rich opened there was always someone in the store. Go get bait and go fish the canal and usually bring something home! I for one believe the online retailers have a hand in the demise of the local B&T stores as well.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Does anyone know for sure the reason they closed? I don't and the face book page did not say. i would prefer to not speculate. So if you truly know the reason please share. If not then just say I will miss them.

[Lido-Gambler]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Another unfortunate casualty of our government mis managed fisheries

This coupled with online retailers and big box stores like Wal-Mart are making dinosaurs out of the Mom and Pop shops. I went to school with Bob and he and his family have done nothing but support me through my entire career.

The fishing community has suffered a few losses like this so far this year. Sad.

[Capt. Debbie]

I've never bought any fishing gear at Walmarts or Dicks or that ilk. Walmart is where you buy that Snoopy rod for a 5 year old. It's either online Cabela is my first choice or non-sponsore in Hazlet. ( he gives me a price break on flats of bunker for crabbing that sponsor Pete does not)

I do sea tow about 10-15 days a year and stop at TB nearly every time. Even if it's just to restock lost sinkers when the wind is blowing 30 knot and I know Im not going to fish and I also hope no one calls me out to tow them. So I spend money hoping NOT to leave the dock.

I know the little stuff helps keep them alive and no one is getting rich. Like I said... they pay the same rent in January and February with no customers per week.

Originally Posted by Leedz49

This coupled with online retailers and big box stores like Wal-Mart are making dinosaurs out of the Mom and Pop shops. I went to school with Bob and he and his family have done nothing but support me through my entire career.

The fishing community has suffered a few losses like this so far this year. Sad.