M & D's - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

good2hook · 01-06-2008, 10:34 AM

First off Thank you very much. Last summer i was camping with my family and brought up the idea to my wife that i'd love to start building my own plugs, as usual her response was, you'd be great at that. She is the best thing that's ever happened to me. Always there and always positive no matter what we go through. I haven't always been the best husband, but she's always been the best wife. It was never brought up again. Well to my surprise, Christmas time comes and i get the nicest and most thoughtful gift i've ever received. A tote, filled with goodies from M & D's.. and a badger 150 air brush..Not sure how she pulled it off, but i had absolutely no idea what i was getting.

She went on another site

oke: and a few guys directed her to your tackle shop. I've been there a few times myself and every-time i'm treated like i've gone there my whole life. Very professional, courteous, and always with a smile. Being a store manager myself i know the importance of great customer service. She said that Mike the manager is a member on this site and a super fantastic guy. She said he couldn't of been more helpful. The day/days she went to the shop there were always a few guys hanging around (also from this site) and helped her out tremendously. So a big thank you goes out to all that responded to her, all that guided her in the right direction, all that helped her out, and especially Mike. I've got your card and the date for the plugfest it will be my pleasure to meet you and to thank you in person. all of you.

i'm not very well versed and i apologize if this seems like i'm rambling, but you guys have no idea how much this means to me. thank you again

BigFish · 01-06-2008, 10:49 AM

M & D's is the best shop around and Mike's customer service is tops!

Tagger · 01-06-2008, 10:49 AM

I know exactly what your talking about .. I like Mike and Barb and Felicia,, great family run store.. The gang that frequents M&D's are there all winter ... in and out .. picking stuff up for there latest plug project.. talking plugs ,, rods ,,, hunting.. Always look out back .. at the river .. alot of times you'll see guys testing plugs out there .. talking about lips and weighting ..Plus M&D's is Ditch Troll headquarters ..

JohnR · 01-06-2008, 10:58 AM

They are (and always have been) tops

Rob Rockcrawler · 01-06-2008, 11:08 AM

Never heard a bad thing about the place. Ive met a lot of cool folks there. If you want honest input on any product that is the place to go. A truly family opperation. I spend way too much cash there every year. I finally made it to the point where i can go in and get my eeling stuff and not buy a plug. No other shop that i know of has been brought up in conversation by people worth their weight in salt than M&D's

Slipknot · 01-06-2008, 11:09 AM

Been a great place for years

nightfighter · 01-06-2008, 11:28 AM

M&D's...all true. Sad it is a pretty good distance for me.

George, your wife's a keeper for sure; went and did her research, asked the questions, thanked all for their responses, and surprised you good!

ProfessorM · 01-06-2008, 12:06 PM

M&D's never been there. Who's this Mike guy. Is he the guy with the friend that really stinks.

hyefisherman2 · 01-06-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagger

..Plus M&D's is Ditch Troll headquarters ..

wahooo!

mikecc · 01-06-2008, 05:37 PM

G2H
Glad to help. Your wife was great . She really was interested and excited in getting you set up in building. If you want a few pointers i'm turning plugs every weekday or we can make arrangements some evening for you to come by.
just remember large Tea 2 sugars

Everyone else thanks for your kind words.

ProfessorM

Redsoxticket · 01-06-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

M&D's never been there. Who's this Mike guy. Is he the guy with the friend that really stinks.

That was you this weekend, could have sworn it was a photo of you on the wall, yours always there.

Mike and his family are great people,glad I had the opportunity of meeting them.

JPowers · 01-06-2008, 07:04 PM

M&D's is the best. Just can't seem to get there often enough.

Raven · 01-06-2008, 07:24 PM

i have this little pillow my mom gave to me once...
and it says...

"A fisherman lives here with the greatest catch of his life"

i'm sure that applies to you and your house as well ...

Mike is very accommodating... always having the latest info
and all around a really nice and interesting guy

and if your extra nice you might even get one of Barb's cookies

Tagger · 01-06-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikecc

G2H
If you want a few pointers i'm turning plugs every weekday or we can make arrangements some evening for you to come by.
just remember large Tea 2 sugars

Everyone else thanks for your kind words.

Jump on that George ... Mike makes a nice plug also .,

Gunpowder · 01-06-2008, 07:49 PM

yah mike, u are a very good man. class act guy. wanted to swing in today but i didnt make it to the cape till 445... have to wait till next weekend

RickBomba · 01-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Mike is awesome...too bad i CAN'T MAKE IT DOWN MORE!
Later,
Rick

good2hook · 01-07-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mikecc

G2H
Glad to help. Your wife was great . She really was interested and excited in getting you set up in building. If you want a few pointers i'm turning plugs every weekday or we can make arrangements some evening for you to come by.
just remember large Tea 2 sugars

Everyone else thanks for your kind words.

ProfessorM

Mike that would be awesome. I'm off Thursday. If that will work for you then i'm there. The tea is the least i could do......donuts, bagels?

mikecc · 01-07-2008, 01:59 PM

I'll PM you my address

chris L · 01-07-2008, 02:45 PM

always feel right at home at M&Ds . always good conversation .

splshnplug · 01-07-2008, 03:24 PM

just wait to you guys see the wrap around couch and big screen tv, and always great coffee and good friends. thank god mike has a great BOSS

mikecc · 01-07-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by splshnplug

just wait to you guys see the wrap around couch and big screen tv, and always great coffee and good friends. thank god mike has a great BOSS

chris L · 01-07-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by splshnplug

just wait to you guys see the wrap around couch and big screen tv, and always great coffee and good friends. thank god mike has a great BOSS

is that going to be in the former rod building room or is there an addition ?

Skitterpop · 01-07-2008, 03:53 PM

Going into Mike`s shop is just different than any other I`ve ever visited.

Different in a good way......... run by him and the family. In the 8 TO 10 times I`ve been there over the years I always left feeling good not just because of the goodies I had purchased.

Thank you Cape Cod Tackle And the Thomas Family.

Slammer223 · 01-09-2008, 02:03 PM

Absolutely,far and away the best.No place else compares.

Rockport24 · 01-09-2008, 02:55 PM

ya know I've never even been there? I'm going this winter to get rid of the shack nasties!

The Dad Fisherman · 01-09-2008, 03:21 PM

Matt, I gotta head down there soon for some stuff. I'll call ya when I'm going down.