John Douglas
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Great selection of fly tying stuff, and i like their manufacturer of their dry flies, but they dont have any affordable options for most big ticket items.
I went in willing to spend 500 on a new rod, they only had 600 dollar options and above.
I budgeted 80-100 bucks for a new vise, the cheapest one was 125 before tax.
Went in looking for some kind of waist pack or vest or chest pack without a hard budget and couldnt find something that i could justify the cost, i want to say the cheapest waist pack was over 200, but i dont remember the exact number.
Every time I go to Fly Fish Food, I either put an unexpected dent in my wallet, or I leave empty handed, forced to drive 20 min to sportsmans warehouse or cabelas.
Budget options are important because its the fastest way to grow the sport. A new guy who isn't sure about or committed to the hobby doesnt want to spend 600 on a rod. If you dont have budget options, maybe he says, this place/sport is too expensive for me.... not good. It's not just about catering to poors like me. It's about catering to new folks as well.