The Death of the small tackle shop

[burrows]

we are at fault we killed the mom and pop shops because we started buying everything at Walmart we started falling for the online retailers we fell in love with the convenience of the great and mighty amazon!!!! it was our fault we griped we complained we hated the big corporations that started and still are monopolizing and we cried... we wanted the capitalism and growth of our small businesses  but we did nothing to help that cause instead we wanted more death of small business we began to beg for it and well here we are!!!!     

[NYWayfarer]

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2018 at 7:40 AM, Burrows said:

we are at fault we killed the mom and pop shops because we started buying everything at Walmart we started falling for the online retailers we fell in love with the convenience of the great and mighty amazon!!!! it was our fault we griped we complained we hated the big corporations that started and still are monopolizing and we cried... we wanted the capitalism and growth of our small businesses  but we did nothing to help that cause instead we wanted more death of small business we began to beg for it and well here we are!!!!     

Not entirely our fault even though I agree with much of what you wrote.

 

Small businesses must adapt or die. A tackle store might have to sell more than tackle to survive. I have a friend who owned a Pet store. She had to not only sell pets but board and groom them. A good part of her income came when she made a "doggy day care" in the backroom.

[J Francho]

27 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said:

Small businesses must adapt or die.

True statement.  My good friend has owned a music store for two decades.  Two things of note:

1.  Hooking into local school districts with instrument rentals and private lessons generates a ton of revenue.

2.  Online sales account for more than half sales these days.  It's a bulky process, and the interwebz attracts some kooks, but he's been able to move items that he'd otherwise not have much of a market for, locally.

 

My local skateshop owner echoes point #2 as well.  I'm amazed at the turnover in his limited run t-shirts and hoodies.  If you see something you like, you better grab it, because it'll be gone in a couple weeks.

[Gundog]

On my way to Philly to help a friend out I spotted a new (to me) B&T. Stopped in and they have the latest in kayaks and a good selection of tackle, some saltwater and some freshwater. If you are driving Rt. 309 near Hatfield, Pa. stop by Anglers Nation and check it out. This is what I got and they threw in a window sticker. 

 

[FishTank]

The two here in Indy have closed.  It's is really disturbing. It seems that the business model of a tackle shop is slowly fading away, as it is for a lot of small businesses. 

[Big Rick]

On 12/17/2018 at 5:07 PM, Gundog said:

On my way to Philly to help a friend out I spotted a new (to me) B&T. Stopped in and they have the latest in kayaks and a good selection of tackle, some saltwater and some freshwater. If you are driving Rt. 309 near Hatfield, Pa. stop by Anglers Nation and check it out. This is what I got and they threw in a window sticker. 

 

This is exactly how you breathe life into a small tackle shop. Shop there and spread the word. 

[Columbia Craw]

I had an 18 year career in retail before I became a cop. When a new business came to my city I would make a point of contacting the owner/manager and ask them, " What do you think my major priority is regarding your business ? "  The answers were pretty much the same, keep us safe and so on.  Then came the surprise. " To see you are profitable and successful."  The more profitable they were, the more taxes they paid and the more support they provided to the community.  

 

I'm fortunate to have a family owned sporting goods business that started in 1947.  The folks that work there know me on a first name basis. I share with the managers who buy inventory what I want and what my friends want.  I want to patronize them.  They are my friends. It's tough for them when they can't place a direct order and have to buy from a wholesaler and still maintain a reasonable profit margin. I buy everything and anything I can from them. They special order for me, even in ones and twos and give me a discount because it's a guaranteed sale with no shelf time. I try to teach the newer sales people to help them know product. Some things are more about relationship rather than dollars and cents. There are things I buy outside because they can't get it.  They understand. Now i'm rambling. Sorry. 

 

[ChrisD46]

The two "mom & Pop" small tackle stores near me have done a bang up business this Christmas season ... Why ?

Because they have EXPERT regional product selection offered at fair prices with outstanding service !

[Gundog]

Susquehanna Fishing Tackle shop is having its annual Bass Fest Sale Jan.11 & 12. They got reps from a lot of different vendors, door prizes and seminars from some of the big names in bass fishing. This years line up of seminar guests includes Ish Monroe and David Fritts. Mike Iaconelli will be there for a meet and greet all day Saturday. Check it out if you have the time.

[Dieselfitter]

I own my own business.   My first rule of thumb, I shop locally as much as I can no matter what the price.   Saving a couple dollars on something will not go as far as helping a fellow business owner.  Number 2, I use the internet only when I can't find what I  want.  We have a few really nice Tackle shops around my home and I buy as much gear from them as I can.   Come to find out, several of their employees utilize my services.