I have mixed feelings about Rhody tackle shops, when I compare them to stores in CT, Mass, and Queens/Long Island (NY).
I haven't found one Rhody tackle shop that offers everything under one roof. For example, a store that might have a great reel selection might not have such a great rod selection...
... and another store that might have a great rod selection but not have many reels in stock...
...and in both cases it's quite possible that plug selection isn't that great...
...and not all stores sell bait...
...and what if you also wanted to get some quality fly gear ?
I guess being in the retail tackle business is tough. I just wish they stocked more stuff.
This is kinda weird, when you consider how good the fishing in Rhody is.