Marriott's Fly Fishing Store sold

[Gila Trout]

A friend told me the other day that about a month ago Marriott's Fly Fishing Store was sold. Has anyone else heard this?

Lanny

[Devinpreston]

yeah they sold to the same guy that bought Kienes in Sacramento, this is copied from there Facebook.

"Bob Marriott opened Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store in 1978. Over 35 years, and many store expansions later, Bob’s passion for the sport of fly fishing and friendly professional customer service has resulted in a successful business. Bob has recently decided to sell the shop to begin his retirement. Well sort of... He will still be at the shop helping improve the web site and becoming more active in the Travel Center (planning fishing trips for him to go on). Steve Jensen, the owner of the Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop in Missoula, Montana and Kiene’s Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop in Sacramento is the new owner. Steve has enjoyed successful business/fly fishing ventures in the past and is looking to apply his knowledge and skills to become an even more powerful presence in the fly fishing industry. Steve has renamed the store “Marriott’s Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop,” in respect for Bob and his legacy. Steve is determined to keep the same enjoyable experience that Bob has cultivated by keeping the entire shop sales staff. Marriott’s Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop employees are determined to keep the same friendly professional service you have come to expect from Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store, while improving on areas of opportunity to create the best customer experience and product selection possible. We look forward to sharing our passion for fly fishing with our customers and offering the same trusted service that Bob has provided for over 35 years."

[WanderingBlues]

Apparently they won't be doing the 'no sales tax' stuff much longer. I got this from one of the employees when I inquired about a rod/reel purchase yesterday.

[flocktothewall]

Apparently they won't be doing the 'no sales tax' stuff much longer. I got this from one of the employees when I inquired about a rod/reel purchase yesterday.

Say it ain't so! That was the main allure! In today's internet based economy, the no tax thing has more than once caused me to drive more than an hour each way to buy something big.

[Rob909]

I'm having deja vu......

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=9397


Rob

[fshflys]

Well now I know how long I've been tying flies;


[quote=""Bob Marriott opened Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store in 1978. Over 35 years, ."[/quote]

I learned to tie from Dale, (Dale's Hackle & Tackle), the owner prior to Bob buying the shop.

[fly addict]

Well now I know how long I've been tying flies;


[quote=""Bob Marriott opened Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store in 1978. Over 35 years, ."

I learned to tie from Dale, (Dale's Hackle & Tackle), the owner prior to Bob buying the shop.[/quote]

I bought my first fly rod from Dale around 1974/5.

[8NoFish]

My best friend lives in West Yellowstone. He said that the Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop in Missoula is very well known and well respected up there. It sounds like Marriott's will be in good hands.