Hey JQ,

I live in Fremont and I think I've checked out just about every tackle shop within a 25 mile radius of "the Center of the Universe." Outdoor Emporium does have the best prices and selection on some things and there are a couple guys behind the counter who know what they're talking about and not just running bar codes.

But you're right about the spoon shortage. Stop in Salmon Bay Tackle in Ballard to pick up some Mor-Tac spoon components and shoot the poop. It's a smaller store that makes most of it's money off of flyguys but they're the only one aside from Sporties in Redmond that has Mor-Tac components. You can order direct from Mor-Tac's web site but the prices aren't any better and you have to pay shipping. Go figure.

Of course, if you live closer to Ted's the choice is easy.

Bruce