I was passing Rutherfords today so called in to get some gemini splashdown leads as his shop's the only one I know in the area who always has them and he's the cheapest allbeit by a few pence. Anyway when I was in I just asked if he had any F1 black 18lb in (not expecting a positive reply) as I've tried loads of shops in the area and they aint got it. Here you go mate he said. Also in the past when I've been ringing around for crab, a few times he's been the only one with any. It's like an alladins cave in there I think.
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The Jester
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He's a top guy is Andy, he sponsored our open comps for years and is always good crack. You're right it is an aladdins cave in there..
john/r
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andys a good angler also.
Probably explains why his shop is still trading, because he knows what anglers around here want.
Stewart 1971
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Slightly contrary view, agree good shop for kit etc but bait prices are extortionate, up to 25% more than other local shops 
cant get away with the guy,and more some of the clingons that hang round the shop and never seem to go away,but i guess that dosent really matter:exclam: other than bait hes pretty sharp on prices especially if you bulk buying
I must have hit lucky as there were no clingons on the starboard bow when I went in the other day. I don't suppose the place is really big enough for a proper clingon congregation, just a sub meeting maybe.
<(Andy2009)>
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More like the tardis!
More like the tardis!
Its looks more like the opposite of docter who's tardis. Looks big outside, and is tiny inside.
A good shop non the less, but I rarely need to go there...
More like the tardis!
He's a top guy is Andy, he sponsored our open comps for years and is always good crack. You're right it is an aladdins cave in there..
Its looks more like the opposite of docter who's tardis. Looks big outside, and is tiny inside.
A good shop non the less, but I rarely need to go there...
<(Andy2009)>
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Money issues...
Money issues...
Thats what u call business mate. If your gonna make it in this world today u have to stand out. You've got to remember though that it aint a massive shop and the way VAT is going thesedays its the only way to make the dosh.
This goes for many tackle shops, but al stick by me guns and say your paying for the quality and supporting your local dealer
Money issues...
Slightly contrary view, agree good shop for kit etc but bait prices are extortionate, up to 25% more than other local shops
Thats what u call business mate. If your gonna make it in this world today u have to stand out. You've got to remember though that it aint a massive shop and the way VAT is going thesedays its the only way to make the dosh.
This goes for many tackle shops, but al stick by me guns and say your paying for the quality and supporting your local dealer
<(Andy2009)>
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Money issues...
Money issues...
Thats what u call business mate. If your gonna make it in this world today u have to stand out. You've got to remember though that it aint a massive shop and the way VAT is going thesedays its the only way to make the dosh.
This goes for many tackle shops, but al stick by me guns and say your paying for the quality and supporting your local dealer
Money issues...
Slightly contrary view, agree good shop for kit etc but bait prices are extortionate, up to 25% more than other local shops
Thats what u call business mate. If your gonna make it in this world today u have to stand out. You've got to remember though that it aint a massive shop and the way VAT is going thesedays its the only way to make the dosh.
This goes for many tackle shops, but al stick by me guns and say your paying for the quality and supporting your local dealer
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The Plum
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some folk call rutherford greedy,i cant see how his gears much cheaper than anywhere elses and his rods are much much cheaper and hes got lots more gear,[maybe thats how hes been there all these years and the ones that call him are closed down]i like andy hes a good lad and advice is always there hes not a liar like lots of the shops inventing catches ect to sell bait if summats ***e heel tell ya 
scaley
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Of course he is tight,he is a businessman and a damn good one at that,the lads probably done more for seafishing in the northeast than any other angler/tackleshop owner around by way of organising,sponsoring competitions and helping anglers with marks,rigs baits etcetc.As for bait if you want good stuff phone him well in advance,if its available he will keep it for you when it arrives regardless of if your new to the sport or a cling on....Cling ons my fat [email protected] 90% of anglers use the shop and have a good bit craic....only a very small shop....so yip 3 people in its a crowd........The best stocked shop in Sunderland without a shadow of a doubt......Bait is expensive but end of the day when other tackleshops have folded in the past as they dont make a profit,hell be there with bait when your desperate.
Dont really agree with threads slating tackle shops,fair enough if they have tried ripping you off...........agree with other posts support your local tackle shops .........Reet i will be off to rutherfords in the morning to assume my position on the starboard bow before he goes to Gambia with the rest of the clingons
....Cling ons my fat [email protected] 90% of anglers use the shop and have a good bit craic....only a very small shop....so yip 3 people in its a crowd........The best stocked shop in Sunderland without a shadow of a doubt......Bait is expensive but end of the day when other tackleshops have folded in the past as they dont make a profit,hell be there with bait when your desperate.Dont really agree with threads slating tackle shops,fair enough if they have tried ripping you off...........agree with other posts support your local tackle shops .........Reet i will be off to rutherfords in the morning to assume my position on the starboard bow before he goes to Gambia with the rest of the clingons
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