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Jay or anyone else that knows

I stopped by the shop a couple of times and it's dark. What's the story if I may ask?

Deeky

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Deeky and everyone.

The shop is closed. We were running radio adds through the end of December making the announcement. After 7 years serving the lakes area, we decided to drain the tank, pull up anchor, unstring the bow. It's simply a personal family decision...my kids are growing and becoming more involved in a variety of activities...time is at a premium, and my time needs to be spent with my family.

I know this is a disappointment to many who enjoyed stopping in and filling the bait bucket. It is bittersweet for us as well. You will still see me posting and moderating on this board...and I will actually have more time to provide first hand reports. Owl sports in Glenwood will be relocating to a new building between Starbuck and Glenwood, and will be getting into bait and tackle..good news for those hitting Minnewaska...Russ and Leroy have purchased much of the fixtures and some of the inventory.

The rest I am auctioning on line as the season progresses. Alexandria Outfitters has an Ebay store, and currently I am listing Ice fishing jigs, lures, line...in a variety of combinations.

The building landlord has graciously allowed us to keep the archery range set up. we'll have some limited hours for open shooting and after school time. We'd love to get an active archery club going in town to perpetuate the range....hopefully we can rally the archers and get something together...

Personally, I want to thank all of the FM'ers I've bumped into here, on the phone, or at the shop....This site is very special, and I look forward to being able to get out and about and contribute more. To all of our customers....thanks for your support, we learned alot in our years at the shop, and have enjoyed hearing and collecting your stories. It has been a great adventure...that will now continue on line, and in my garage...!

Thanks everyone!

Jay.

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Good Luck Jay!

As a resort owner, I appreciate all you do to generate positives for the Lakes area. As a guy who tries to wet a line every once in a while, I appreciate all the info you share on the forum and in your shop. Finally, as a Dad, thatnks for introducing my 10 year old to archery! He spent several nights upstairs at your place.

Steve

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You'll be missed....I always preferred you guys over Christopherson's. Much more pleasant guys working in your shop. Thanks for all your service and advice. Good luck on the water.

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While not real regular at the shop, I'm sorry to see it go as well. But with my first child on the way, I can certainly understand your decision. I think you made a good choice putting your family first. Blessings.

Deeky

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While not real regular at the shop, I'm sorry to see it go as well. But with my first child on the way, I can certainly understand your decision. I think you made a good choice putting your family first. Blessings.

Deeky

Deeky - is that an Eagle Fly Rod with South Bend Reel in your avatar? Good to see another fly caster in the area - perhaps we'll see you on an area lake one day!

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Cottco

No, it's a Pflueger rod with a Berkely reel. Deffinitely not an expensive set up (the reel is from the Berkely outlet in Spirit Lake), but I love it.

Where do you generally fish? I prefer the smaller, quieter lakes, but just got my boat late last summer, so I don't know much more than where a lot of them are. I'll keep an eye out for you, we flyfishers are something of a rare breed around here.

Deeky

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took up fly casting last year...looking to do more this spring!

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As did I. One thing led to another.... It's a good thing for me you didn't carry tying materials. The distance is the only way my wife keeps me in budget.

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I will miss the store. If I order something online can I save the shipping by picking it up grin.gif

You are another fly fishing person in the area cool. Sometime I think I am the only one with the comments I get from folks. Have you tryed Smith lake about the 2nd week in June wade right out from the landing for sunnies and bass? Best of luck spending more time with the family that's why I moved here and I will never go back to the rat race if I can help it.

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Deeky and everyone.

Owl sports in Glenwood will be relocating to a new building between Starbuck and Glenwood, and will be getting into bait and tackle..good news for those hitting Minnewaska...Russ and Leroy have purchased much of the fixtures and some of the inventory.

Do you know where abouts they are relocating Owl Sports too? Also I know who LeRoy is but who is Russ?

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They are moving to the Stefl well building from what I have heard.

ghotierman Mentor

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yes..the well building....Russ is taking over the biz, as Leroy trys to retire....he'll still be helping out, i gather.

mr. perch...thanks for the tip on Smith...I'm definately going to get on the water more this spring and summer. have already talked to my bowfishing buddy!

as far as online orders...you can certainly arrange local pickup....

thanks.

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