Have to disagree. Strongly. Both establishments are excellent sources of information on what is happening on the Kalama River and both provide high quality bait and tackle. Neither have an interest in lying about the fish or where they're catching them. Quite the contrary, they both have a vested interest in providing good information to their customers. They know better than anyone that if anglers don't catch fish, they may not be back. And they won't get repeat business.

Also, no two stores have the same prices on fishing tackle. No sense in slamming Pritchard's because of their pricing. As any consumer, it's your right to buy from whomever gives you the best deal. From my experience, sometimes it's Pritchard's and sometime it's Kalama River B&T.

Do not underestimate the difficulty of operating a profitable bait and tackle store. I think we should give both places a fair shake since they are both run by hard working sport anglers like you and I.

Just my .02.

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MSB