Skeeter Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Has anyone here ever opened up a tackle shop or worked heavily in one? I have been thinking about doing this and I have some questions that I hope some of you can answer for me. Let me know and I will talk to you through either posts, email, or private msg. Thanks..... Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted March 15, 2005 Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 I owned one for 5 years. Would be glad to help you any way I can. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncke Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hey Skeeter, My son opened a bait and tackle shop when he was thirteen years old. He will turn twenty-one this year and the buisness has grown slowly and steadily since then. I, he, we, would be glad to PM you with any help we can. Lyncke Make a fishing pact - don't ever stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Oh this is great. I am 48 and sweating bullets on how to do this and he was 13 and now has a solid business. In all honesty that is wonderful. Thank you Lyncke. I will write you soon. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 If you do it Skeeter, make sure to go on-line as well as brick and mortar. Got a nice folder all set up for your address in my Favorites list I think on some level that is the dream a lot of us have. Until then I guess I'll just have to get my kicks helping people make baits and catch fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshManiaC Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 If you do it and want to do the online thing, let me know, I am setting up a true online "mall" and am in the market for "stores" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Skeeter, I've been involved in many aspects of the tackle biz; I was reared in the family marina business from age 10; I did field promotions & and seminars for a major manufacturers representative company for several years representing many top brands; and I also was a very active (and worn-out) partner in a Tackle Shop for 3 years. I'll be glad to help you in any way I can! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellure Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Skeeter, I havent worked in a fishing tackle store per say, however my dad owned and operated an archery/hunting store for many yrs while I was teenager (ie, I was free labor for him) pre internet days. Will be happy to share our encounters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overkill Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 skeeter, I have no experience running a tackle shop, however I have spent many paychecks at them Seriously, I saw in the front of the bass pro catalog that they have a distribution company. Its called "American Rod and Gun" 1-800-332-5377 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
