Nelsons closing at the end of season.

[tattoobob]

Very sad, But Rich hit the nail right on the head in his write up

[puppet]

That is a really bummer. I really liked their shop. Always friendly,
helpful, and respectful.

On a parallel. It seems like a lot of good shops have closed up...all
over the northeast.

I really enjoy going into and supporting the little shops, and I
don't mind spending extra to support them. Its part of the ritual to
chew the fat and always buy stuff, even though I might not need anything.

On the flip side....The Goose Hummock (a little before and after the
new owner) really turned into a crappy shop. I guess the fact that
they nearly have a monopoly gives them the greenlight for bad
service. Between the attitude and general jerky behavior, I doubt I
will ever go back. The last time I was there those clowns were
openly talking about how stupid or untalented their clients and
customers are. Huh? Thats a good way to run a business. I was
gonna buy some stuff but walked out instead. Just couldn't stand
listening to it. Blowhards...

Why is it that the good guys struggle and the jerks prosper in this world?

I didn't get down to that stretch too much, but when I did I always
stopped into Nelsons. The thought that it won't be there anymore
is a real bummer. I hope that they prosper in wherever their next
journey takes them.

[piemma]

This is truly disheartening. Anyone who knew Nelson's back when Emilio owned it will remember the cast of characters that hung out there.
It was a camaraderie of hardcore Stripermen. Guys would fish around the clock and sleep in their trucks behind Nelsons. I'm talking "old" Nelsons before it moved to the barn. This is when it was in the small building upstairs.

It all changed around 2003 which was the last year the fishing was really good. The seals were starting to come on strong. The Rangers were becoming more and more invasive. They blocked the beach before the Mission Bell that year so we has maybe 1/2 a mile to run on the back. Forget the front. We had 100 yards at the station and Herring cove. We started to move to Highland Light, High Head and Coast Guard and walk.
Bastards!!!!

[BigFish]

What a shame. Used to go there all the time going back 20 years! Used to bump into everybody there. Those were fantastic days and I am glad that I and my family had them....and Nelsons was a big part of it. They will be missed.