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Gordie Grand Master

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Were going to lose one of the Best bait stores ever..

Marv's Minnows in Zimmerman is going out of bussiness.

I have come to be great friends with Jeff and his wife Beth( the owners ) are among the finest people you would ever want to meet always willing to help you catch more fish and game.

Thanks to the Staff at Marv's Minnows for the servive they provided to all sportsmen

I belive they will be closing at the End of Febuary

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fishuhalik Grand Master

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always sad to hear about another bait shop closing. sorry to hear it. thats the one in zimmerman right?

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Not good I will not buy bait from the other shop so now where do we go? Ace in princeton or the shop on 95 near green lake. They ran such a nice outfit it is sad.

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Gordie Grand Master

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Not good I will not buy bait from the other shop so now where do we go? Ace in princeton or the shop on 95 near green lake. They ran such a nice outfit it is sad.

I'm like you and there is alway Ebners in Elk River

or Ace hardware in Princeton and the shop on 57 and 95 between Princeton and Cambridge

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Ya, Thats a bummer. Marv and Sara were good folks too. I was really liking what Jeff had done to the store. I am like you guys, don't care for the other bait store in town so will have to figure out were to go now.

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That sucks. I just moved to Elk River this fall and have stopped in there often this winter. I guess I will have to back track a couple miles and hit up Ebners from now on. Tough business to be in and make money/break even while doing it. It's amazing how many local bait shops come and go.

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That stinks. I have stopped there and bought a few things because Gordie has talked highly of them.

It seems like a tough location for them to make a go of it. Kind of hard to find.

It's to bad they seem to have professional people on staff to answer any questions.

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That does suck, Jeff was always awesome, What happened there Gordie? I knew he was trying to sell, but it didn't seem like he was in trouble, I guess with bad ice this year and everything it wouldn't take long.

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Ouch, that hurts. Sorry for those of you who rely on them. A bait shop is a tough business but a great passion. Too bad you can't get paid for that.

For me, I've been fortunate the shop in St. Francis has stayed open. Changed owners a little while ago but still a good shop. If I can make it there to buy tackle before they close on a weekday I try to give them my business. It's a lot cheaper to keep a local shop in business than it is to travel to the bigger places who don't always have what I'm looking for anyway.

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Gordie Grand Master

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What happened there Gordie?

Weather is the biggest factor so I'm told starting last winter with the monster snow so travel was tough for getting out then a really bad spring with all the rain and now this

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Yeah I stopped and talked to Jeff today, sad deal indeed, this weather has really taken its toll, hopefully things turn around quick for him and he changes his mind, I really enjoy going in there!

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hopefully things turn around quick for him and he changes his mind,

You and me both Jeff is one of the greatest guys you would ever wanna meet but I think his mind is made up and he has or things to fall back on so at least he isnt hurting that way.

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I agree it sucks Marvs is gonna shut down. I'm guessing the other guy across the highway is gonna get alot more business now and he will have to hire some help. Hopefully there service will improve. I don't think he sells that much bait right now. As for jeff he is actually really exited to close the

Shop. Said he was going into demolition!! (that sounds like way more fun than selling bait). I'll keep buying bait from jeff til he closes up shop. Well miss ya

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I agree it sucks Marvs is gonna shut down. I'm guessing the other guy across the highway is gonna get alot more business now and he will have to hire some help. Hopefully there service will improve. I don't think he sells that much bait right now. As for jeff he is actually really exited to close the

Shop. Said he was going into demolition!! (that sounds like way more fun than selling bait). I'll keep buying bait from jeff til he closes up shop. Well miss ya

Yep he's gonna blow stuff up and he is still going to sell gun and ammo but and the shop will become more of a man cave I think unless Beth wants to park her car in there grin

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sad indeed to lose Marv's Minnows as it has been a part of the city for many years and no matter who was working there they always were friendly and willing to [PoorWordUsage] for a bit and that is a big plus for a local bait shop...I will now be going to Ace in Princeton as they are always available for getting bait and it is at a good price and fresh as they are restocked frequently.

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I was in there Saturday evening and asked if they were closing and Beth said they thought about it, but they are going to remain open and downsize. They will only sell bait and guns. They are getting rid of all the tackle.

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I'm sorry, but is Marv's or Ace in Princeton a site sponsor???

A business doesn't have to be a sponsor to be spoken highly of either if they deserve it. This is more of a local news thread than a promotional thread. We do and did discourage bashing of other businesses.

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Ebners always does a great job for me. My intent was not to bash the other store in zimmerman. Their focus does't seem to be selling bait or catering to the fisherman. Hope they can fill the hole that will be left with marvs closing. I dont want to see any business fail.

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The other shop in ztown is more of an archery shop that also sells bait....I am sure that is why he has stayed in business for the last few years.

Just like Jeff was hoping that the gun sales would help his shop support the bait end of it but in the end not enough was being purchased to offset things.

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Gordie Grand Master

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Great news Marvs is staying open. Yes they are staying open.

Jeff changed his mind and wants to keep the doors open.

Great News

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Well was just at Marv's and today is the final day of them being open for bussiness. They have about sold all the tackel and Jeff has sold the bait tanks and all the stuff that goes with it.

Jeff will still be open randomly for gun and ammo sales but kinda like a appointment type bases. unless he feels like opening the doors.

Again sad to see a business fold and I hate it when it was such a great one.

However there will be a new bait store opening off of 169 just north of Princeton very soon and as I find out more I will keep everyone updated.

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The new bait shop in Princeton will be just north of Princeton on 169, we have purchased Jeff's tanks and are in the process of finishing the build out, we hope to be open by November 1st, maybe a little sooner if everything goes right! I was also sad to see Marv's go, Jeff is a great guy and ran a good bait shop, his location did not help his cause at all though but Marv's will be missed, we hope to carry on with his good customer service and everything else he brought to the table as a bait shop owner.

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well hey cool to see a fellow fm'r opening the shop in ptown!! Will this bait shop be by the liquor store off 169 or closer to ptown? Good luck riverrat316

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