Reel Life closure?

[bassnblues]

Let's not forget that a place like Dick's or Cabela's employs a lot of working class people and contributes to local economies. It's not all evil CEO's in corner offices.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Lets also not forget that none of those big box stores are sponsors on this site. More importantly, none of them are open at 5AM to pick up bait when you need it.

If you want them to stay in business so they are there for you, then you have to be there for them.

[Capt. Lou]

I personally purchase very little from any box store , only as last resort. Until this internet ruled the world most of us learned fishing techniques from ur local sporting goods store of choice .
That kind of info still exists & it's certainly worth the couple of extra bucks u may pay for a product to get what u need not what's on sale.
Some believe everything demonstrated on the Internet is the final word on tackle or techniques , some accurate but remember that in most cases is displayed second hand.
Sometimes just some Internet personality that really has very limited background & u could be taking this guys word to the bank . In my opinion ur local tackle shop would not steer u wrong , simply because they really value ur business & many instances will save u money in long run by selling u what u actually need !
Once their gone like ur corner drug store ur on ur own!!

[Joey Dah Fish]

Think about this. If you use bait your not getting it from a box store your getting from a B&T store. In order for them to be there for you, you need to buy more than bait from them or they will go out of business. So even if you could go fishing you wouldn't have bait. Come on peeps we really need these people and they need us.

[jigmup]

Heard the news and that is a shame because that was are "go to" shop. In fact, Rich always supported our local fish club for various events over the years by donating tackle for door prizes. Enjoy your retirement Rich

[bunker dunker]

I can tell ya this.at 5am in the morning your 10 yr old son snaps the eyelet of his rod getting it out of the truck.he is heart broke because he just got it for his birthday and didn't sleep the entire night because all he could think about was catching a whopper on it.you take him to the local bait shop and the owner tells your son"will have her as good as new in no time" and in a few minutes the rod and broken heart are repaired.that is why I buy all my tackle at the local shops.

[Capt. Debbie]

Some things you have to feel. Doesn't mean youre going to buy a rod. But you have to feel it.

On the other hand buying line is so fungible... who cares where it was bought. Prices drive.