05-14-2008, 09:20 PM
[quote pappasanguides]have you ever tied profeconally. probubly not. well i have to have the best product. sportsmans does not carry good fly tying materials. every hackle i got was so old i had to take it back. if i need somthing i order it throw anglers den or my shop in west. cabela's is a big wal-mart for redneck that isn't worth a fuck[/quote]
Have "I" ever tied professionally? Your kidding right[laugh]
As far as guiding, the two have never been a problem. Oh I guided for an Orvis endorsed Lodge, but the local store closed it's doors, and definitely not cause of Sportsman's and Cabela's hadn't opened.
I am not saying the small shops are not the best for that specialty item, in fact Fish Tech is my home away from home and really special goods would be the Fly Desk. But I still don't think SW merchandise is seconds. It is great for bulk on many items at a good price. In fact I think of SW as more like Orvis in that they cater to more than just Fly Fishing.
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Have "I" ever tied professionally? Your kidding right[laugh]
As far as guiding, the two have never been a problem. Oh I guided for an Orvis endorsed Lodge, but the local store closed it's doors, and definitely not cause of Sportsman's and Cabela's hadn't opened.
I am not saying the small shops are not the best for that specialty item, in fact Fish Tech is my home away from home and really special goods would be the Fly Desk. But I still don't think SW merchandise is seconds. It is great for bulk on many items at a good price. In fact I think of SW as more like Orvis in that they cater to more than just Fly Fishing.
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