Puget Sound Fly Co Future

[Greg Price]

My buddy just texted me an Instagram post with disturbing news of the future of Anil's shop.

I am hoping this is a fake or disinformation.

Does anyone know what is going on?

 

[Leland Miyawaki]

My buddy just texted me an Instagram post with disturbing news of the future of Anil's shop.

I am hoping this is a fake or disinformation.

Does anyone know what is going on?

Anil also posted on FB. He is shutting down.
Leland

 

[NRC]

Could someone post that info here? Huge bummer and not just because I live a mile from his shop. Awesome dude and awesome staff.

 

[Cabezon]

Running any small business, even with a quality staff behind you, is a huge drain and I'm sure that the last two years have added to the stress. I have always found Anil and his staff to be tremendously helpful and personable. I will miss my irregular visits to his shop and wish him and his staff the best in the future.
Steve

 

[Xoxo]

I’m very sorry to hear this. I bought two fly rods from about 3 years ago. He was so nice.

 

[Greg Price]

Wow

Big loss for anyone who loves fly fishing.

I started receiving excellent, friendly advice and products from Anil and Clark when they opened up in Federal Way.

Followed them to their shop in Tacoma.

Sad when Clark left, but glad he is in the family business selling tractors and mowers. I buy mower and chainsaw parts from him now.

Every year after Christmas I would head to the shop to spend Christmas money. Still have and use the things they recommended.

I wish Anil the best.

He set the bar for excellent, local knowledge, friendly service and all around goodness.

 

[Matt B]

Dang! Great shop, great owner and staff. They got me on my first tuna trip years ago. Sad to hear this; wish them all the best in what comes next.

 

[Cliff]

Shout out to Anil for providing great service, advice and products. I would sometimes drive all the way from North Seattle to shop there. He will be missed.

 

[WonkyWapiti]

This sucks, Anil and his staff are awesome. I purchased a River Quiver earlier this year from him and he spent about an hour with me trying to get the darn thing installed in the parking lot. It was an easy install but we were just missing a bit to install it on my roof rack.

 

[Greg Price]

Maybe someone like Dave at the West Seattle fly shop could lease the space? Rename it Tacoma fly shop?

Or the owner of Gig Harbor fly shop and re name it Gig Harbor East (just kidding)

There is no replacement for Anil and crew, but man I am going to miss his service close to me.

Maybe hire Anil to manage and keep his staff?

 

[Greg Price]

Anil also posted on FB. He is shutting down.
Leland

You are a legend here.

Have you thought about opening a shop or buying out Anil's shop here in Tacoma?

 

[Josh]

That's a genuine bummer to hear. Tough couple of years for any retail business with covid, supply chain issues, and now a slowing economy/inflation.

Cheers to Anil on whatever path life takes him next.

 

[Josh]

Here's a screenshot of the FB post:

Link to post:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink....fPcZyzGqXe3CPLVqiEYjGEwiRl&id=100057124163745

 

[FishyJere]

Damn.

 

[Stonedfish]

First Gary and The Morning Hatch and now Anil and Puget Sound Fly Co.
Both tough losses for Tacoma. Quality shops, owners and staffs.
SF

 

[DimeBrite]

Puget Sound Fly Co. will be badly missed. A big thank you to Anil and his staff over the years. I will really miss the travel trips Anil hosted and his advice for gear set-up and fly line selection. Battling traffic through Seattle and Tacoma was worth it to visit his fly shop.

 

[Sam Roffe]

i saw the same post. I always like Anil and Clark. Federal Way was an easy joint for me. Tacoma, not so much, but I would do it once or twice a year. They have helped me out a lot and his shop will be missed. However, after 20 years of serving the fly fishing community, it’s probably time for him to move on. He’s young, has a family, and I’m sure they need him more than we do.

 

[Jake Watrous]

You are a legend here.

Have you thought about opening a shop or buying out Anil's shop here in Tacoma?

I think Leland’s enjoying not being in charge of a fly shop.

 

[Leland Miyawaki]

I think Leland’s enjoying not being in charge of a fly shop.

You got thst right

 

[Xoxo]

I just heard this news: I had lunch with my old fly fishing buddy, Keith. He still gets together with Garry, who owned The Morning Hatch and Garry told him that Anil is negotiating with two people who may want to buy the store. So cross your fingers….