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Title: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Woolly Bugger on May 16, 2018, 11:58:08 AM
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Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:46:43 PM
I'll be damned. I never even made it in there.
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Michael Toris on May 16, 2018, 13:47:53 PM
Maybe that's why they are closing Dee-Vo. Ever think about that? Huh? Have ya?
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:46:43 PM
I'll be damned. I never even made it in there.
Title: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:49:15 PM
Quote from: DAYUMson on May 16, 2018, 13:47:53 PM
Maybe that's why they are closing Dee-Vo. Ever think about that? Huh? Have ya?
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:46:43 PM
I'll be damned. I never even made it in there.

Well, you may have a point there, Yumson. I may stop by there. Think that'll help the cause?

I hate to see anyone close up shop, even competitors. Sometimes it's just that time. I will say that I've spent a PILE of money on outdoor gear over the last many years — and I like buying where people act like they appreciate my business. The one time I spoke with a person there turned me off 110%. Not sure who the man was, but he lost that shop MANY dollars in sales.

I'm sure some people may not like the fly shop I deal with. But, he's always appeared grateful for my business.
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Michael Toris on May 16, 2018, 14:53:26 PM
Who doesn't like Richard? He's great
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:49:15 PM
Quote from: DAYUMson on May 16, 2018, 13:47:53 PM
Maybe that's why they are closing Dee-Vo. Ever think about that? Huh? Have ya?
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:46:43 PM
I'll be damned. I never even made it in there.

Well, you may have a point there, Yumson. I may stop by there. Think that'll help the cause?

I hate to see anyone close up shop, even competitors. Sometimes it's just that time. I will say that I've spent a PILE of money on outdoor gear over the last many years — and I like buying where people act like they appreciate my business. The one time I spoke with a person there turned me off 110%. Not sure who the man was, but he lost that shop MANY dollars in sales.

I'm sure some people may not like the fly shop I deal with. But, he's always appeared grateful for my business.
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 14:58:15 PM
Quote from: DAYUMson on May 16, 2018, 14:53:26 PM
Who doesn't like Richard? He's great
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:49:15 PM
Quote from: DAYUMson on May 16, 2018, 13:47:53 PM
Maybe that's why they are closing Dee-Vo. Ever think about that? Huh? Have ya?
Quote from: Dee-Vo on May 16, 2018, 13:46:43 PM
I'll be damned. I never even made it in there.

Well, you may have a point there, Yumson. I may stop by there. Think that'll help the cause?

I hate to see anyone close up shop, even competitors. Sometimes it's just that time. I will say that I've spent a PILE of money on outdoor gear over the last many years — and I like buying where people act like they appreciate my business. The one time I spoke with a person there turned me off 110%. Not sure who the man was, but he lost that shop MANY dollars in sales.

I'm sure some people may not like the fly shop I deal with. But, he's always appeared grateful for my business.

I think so. He's went far out of his way many times after hours or before so I could buy what I needed for the next day. Met me on stream to help me out once for free. Offered to meet me in the mountains multiple times to get me what I needed for a trip. I try to acknowledge this by returning there for business often.

Sad to see a shop going out, though. Maybe someone will buy it up and reopen?

Buy it, Dayumson. Do it.
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: driver on May 16, 2018, 19:19:19 PM
I stopped by Richard's shop once. There was a sign on the door "be right back" so i go dinner, still wasn't back.

I stopped in once before then  and he seemed like a nice guy.

As for owning a fly shop, thats a pipe dream. There is no way to compete with online retailers. It's impossible to make money in the piedmont. Especially when a WhOrvis comes to town. 

I could rant on this all day.. corporate bullshit, and McAmericans
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Onslow on May 16, 2018, 20:26:11 PM
This is unfortunate.  I don't have time to drive to Statesville.  I cannot say I made the owner of the Green Drake any real dough, but he did have some nice ties available for those last minute emergencies.  The girdles with the almost iridescent green legs that served me so well came from there. 

Anyone who thinks they can own a flyshop in during this tight labor market when people are pulling 60+ hours a week are completely delusional.  Bring on a recession and we can all fish again!


Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: NCsporksman on May 16, 2018, 21:35:17 PM
Are y'all talking about the green drake or Carolina Mountain Sports? Wtf is goin on in here

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Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 17, 2018, 05:15:27 AM
Quote from: NCsporksman on May 16, 2018, 21:35:17 PM
Are y'all talking about the green drake or Carolina Mountain Sports? Wtf is goin on in here

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It's quite the conversation. I think we need to add more fly shops to the conundrum.


Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Big J on May 17, 2018, 08:05:20 AM
A fly shop is too small of a niche for none destination areas on east coast unless you are in a big city like Atlanta or New York.  Have to cover a couple outdoor niches if you want to do it right.  Lots of dinero to be able to do that too.  Outdoor sports and activities mean a lot of merchandise on the floor with slow inventory turnover.  I feel like a living can be made by this concept, but you'd work yourself to death trying to maintain.  I've kicked around the idea, but being on someone's payroll is the way to go if you want to fish. 
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Grannyknot on May 17, 2018, 09:07:09 AM
PROTIP for dual niche stores.....anything combined with a Vape Shop will do well.
Some examples:
Beer & Vape
Lottery & Vape
Junkyard & Vape
Exotic Pets & Vape
Tatoo & Vape (low key this is the ticket to a life of luxury)
-Tennessee
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Big J on May 17, 2018, 09:24:20 AM
Quote from: Grannyknot on May 17, 2018, 09:07:09 AM
PROTIP for dual niche stores.....anything combined with a Vape Shop will do well.
Some examples:
Beer & Vape
Lottery & Vape
Junkyard & Vape
Exotic Pets & Vape
Tatoo & Vape (low key this is the ticket to a life of luxury)
-Tennessee

The thought of having to deal with people that vape on a daily basis sends shivers down my spine.  I know people say they would do anything for the right price, but I have some standards in life. 
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Big J on May 17, 2018, 09:30:02 AM
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Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Dee-Vo on May 17, 2018, 09:30:32 AM
Do you even vape, bro?
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: NCsporksman on May 17, 2018, 09:42:41 AM
I love blowing fat clouds in the carpool line when I pick the kid up from school #vapelife

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Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Beetle on May 17, 2018, 12:52:07 PM
Sorry to see The Green Drake close.    He's an Orvis "dealer" and I think it hurt him when Orvis opened up a store in Greensboro.   

Or maybe he's just tired of retail....
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: RiverbumCO on May 19, 2018, 00:48:38 AM
Stewart seemed tired in general. That dude had the charisma of a fucking Mennonite. He was ok, I bought plenty of hundreds of dollars of bullshit from him, especially when I lived off country club, but I always wondered who the backer was that kept his door open. Mommy? Daddy?  Was it you Beet-nasty?
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Onslow on May 19, 2018, 06:24:27 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on May 19, 2018, 00:48:38 AM
Stewart seemed tired in general. That dude had the charisma of a fucking Mennonite. He was ok, I bought plenty of hundreds of dollars of bullshit from him, especially when I lived off country club, but I always wondered who the backer was that kept his door open. Mommy? Daddy?  Was it you Beet-nasty?

Being Trump's re election campaign spokesman would be a good fit for you. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Onslow on May 19, 2018, 06:54:09 AM
Quote from: Big J on May 17, 2018, 08:05:20 AM
I've kicked around the idea, but being on someone's payroll is the way to go if you want to fish.

Fishing won't get you off later in life.  You'll need to find another coping tool.  Just sayin.


Title: Re: The Green Drake in Winston Salem is closing!
Post by: Beetle on May 20, 2018, 15:07:23 PM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on May 19, 2018, 00:48:38 AM
Stewart seemed tired in general. That dude had the charisma of a fucking Mennonite. He was ok, I bought plenty of hundreds of dollars of bullshit from him, especially when I lived off country club, but I always wondered who the backer was that kept his door open. Mommy? Daddy?  Was it you Beet-nasty?

Wasn't me.    I hardly ever went in there because he refused to carry anything XXL.    I did buy a dog bed once