New Owners Of Backcountry Outfitters

[Troutgod1]

[b]Heard there was going to a sale

When do the new owners take over Backcountry outfitters ?

I am going to be in Springfield next week, wanted to stop

by and check them out, heard there was going to be one

heck of a sale to elminate some unwanted inventory ?

Anybody else heard about this, I would like to get a bargin

or two before christmas.

Also heard they were going to put in a fly tying table up

in the front of the store, and were going to have coffee

brewing most of the time, always looking for a place to

hear a few good fish stories. While my family is shopping

I can pop in and tie a few flies try out a new vise, to get

some shopping suggestions for my mom, she will by something

neat for Christmas if I can explain to her what I want.

I'm going to buy a 6' Bamboo fly rod this week, anybody

got any small lightweight used fly reels that would work and

look good on a bamboo fly rod ?

[Terry Beeson]

The transfer takes place as of December 1st. No "sales" as of yet, but probably will be soon. We'll keep you posted on that.

We'll be "re-arranging" the store next week and yes, the "BS" table will be up front with the coffee brewing.

More to come as Tim lets me know what we're going to do. I'll be working in the shop next week...

[timsfly]

Just talked to the new owner, Tim Fowkes. No sale on anything except some simms clothes.

And the sale won't be for several weeks, I think Michael has a heck of a sale going on this

weekend any how, this is his last week and he has been selling some stuff really cheap.

40% off some sage rods, and redington rods, and 50% off of simms clothing, can't beat that.

I'll bet this weekend will be the best weekend for a deal.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

my only qualm - change the lights in the store so is doesnt hurt the material.

[snagged in outlet 3]

What are you talking about Brian? Do certain lights hurt materials? What kind of materials?

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[Micheal Kyle]

I am setting my fly tying room up at home and would like to know exactly what lights to put in. It is in my basement where there are no windows or doors to let outside light in.

[Liv2flyfish]

I am setting my fly tying room up at home and would like to know exactly what lights to put in. It is in my basement where there are no windows or doors to let outside light in.

If you have the Mona Lisa in the fly shop lighting might be an issue, as well as humidity and pollution. If the materials are on the shelves so long that you need special lighting then you have bigger problems.

[Terry Beeson]

I am setting my fly tying room up at home and would like to know exactly what lights to put in. It is in my basement where there are no windows or doors to let outside light in.

You're using the headllghts of the Excursion...

I am assuming the damage comes from the UV light. There is alternative lighting that will reduce the amount of UV, but unless you're going to tie flies 8-10 hours a day every day, I don't think you'll have a problem. As for the fly shops, it's a catch-22... good lighting, including some UV, makes the material "pop out" more... If you reduce the lighting, customers can't see what it looks like and they could be tripping all over the store...