As far as Sportco's service, let me say that I have never been to a place where guys at the fishing section would go so far out of their way to help. I brought freind of mine down a few weeks ago and asked one of the guys (I think it was John) how to rig a pink worm. He spent over a half hour with just us, never knowing if we were going to buy anything, just to show us how to rig up. Last week I went down and Bill H. gave up half his lunch hour to show me how to palmer marabou for tying jigs, he tied up three while we stood there. Bill also spent an hour with my father and brother this summer getting them rigged up for ocean salmon fishing. All the fishing guys there seem to be more than happy to lead you around the store to make sure you have all your tackle. Yes, they do run out of certain items occasionally, but this can be expected during peak run and one or two items. If there is some item you don't see there, Joe Q. (the manager) is the nicest man you could deal with, and he goes out of his way to make sure all items are being ordered. I do know if you happen to be close by, and you don't think you'll make it at the buzzer, call Joe Q. and he will wait for you at the door, even a few minutes past 6. I do wish they would stock BC Steels or Mor tac spoons, and maybey some larger sizes of FST's, but their prices are best and here in Tacoma there is nothing close. Plus, there are hot clothing girls wandering around!

Remember, any outdoor store you go to does run out of stock on an item, it happens. I try to get tackle out of season, like flashers and squids for downrigger fishing out in the sound NOW, not in July when colors and sizes are at a minimum. They did have a great selection of Vibraxes all during salmon season this fall.

Find me a better selection with more knowlegable anglers working there in my area, and I'll go there.