Thanks! It’s been a fun riding

My name is John Giannini. I started fishing the pier in the mid 70’s then Freddy destroyed it and like a lot of people, I was heart broken. When the pier reopened, I was around fourteen and had matured a lot and was back out there, but this time a young man with great mentors and and a couple people I still call friends to this day. If you are reading this or anything else I’ve ever posted, you know I’m not the sharpest knife in the block but I could dang sure build a fishing rod which lead to me dragging the entire family into starting J&M Tackle in 1988. The pier family is who put me in business, so it seems appropriate that I announce it publicly here first, that Mike and I have sold the business. Thanks to all of you who helped me get started in my garage to anyone that ever stepped foot in our store. It’s been a fun forty something years. Thanks

WOW! That is big news John.
I hope the new owner(s) keep your employees and the fine level of service and products that you and Mike have always strived to provide!
Good luck in whatever is your next venture ;-)

Wow. Huge news. I know time changes everything but all I can think is wow. Like Mr David said, “good luck in your next endeavor”.

Were all gonna miss you John.

I always thought J&M was the best tackle store,ever, anywhere, and always enjoyed talking to you and getting advice. I never had better customer service than you provided.

Always loved the store and the people. Good luck for whatever you choose to do.

Congratulations John! I am proud that the lousy rod-wrapping job I did for you as a kid inspired you to start your incredible business haha! Laurie and I have this retirement gig perfected if you need some pointers. Again, Congratulations to you and your awesome family!

Thanks Tommy, wish I still had that white fenwick you built for me. I broke it on a amberjack jigging a Bomber jig on one of the liberty ships.

Dude you should get the old Wellcraft going and let’s get back out there!

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Congratulations John! I am proud that the lousy rod-wrapping job I did for you as a kid inspired you to start your incredible business haha! Laurie and I have this retirement gig perfected if you need some pointers. Again, Congratulations to you and your awesome family!

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ROFLMAO!
Tommy, ONLY you could inspire such creativity ;-)
I loved the enthusiasm ALL you younger anglers brought to the pier, and hope the present generation continues such traditions!

Back in the Wright Tackle days !! Ha ha give yourself some credit Tom! G is the man though Big in Japan! I love you guys Gonna miss seeing you at the shop brudda

Always a pleasure and a highlight of my day. Even the wife, she wanted a Shibumi beach shade, I insisted she buy it there.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I have a lot of steam left and a couple more business that need to be attended to, plus Hannah still has a few more years at Vanderbilt to complete her MDPHD. Maybe one day I’ll become that old ornery man like pierce, Dotson looney, that never had a filter and put us kids in our place.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I have a lot of steam left and a couple more business that need to be attended to, plus Hannah still has a few more years at Vanderbilt to complete her MDPHD. Maybe one day I’ll become that old ornery man like pierce, Dotson and looney, that never had a filter and put us kids in our place.

You were one of the first locals we met on the pier. As visiting fishermen, you and all the locals always made us feel welcome. It was always a highlight of our trip to visit the shop and see you. We will miss you terribly.

Thank you for everything you have done for me both inspirational and at J&M whenever I visit on my vacations (you were one of earliest persons I met on the pier who was there to lend a helping hand and advise)
You have given me a number of memorable moments
I wish you the best in the future wherever it takes you and your family
You have been a a big asset to so many fisherman on and off the pier

You deserve our thanks for contributing to our success at the expense of your own chances. My wife jokingly asks me if running a tackle store is my dream job. I always say that for a fisherman it's the world's worst job because the hours crush your own fishing opportunities and you are reliant on the vicarious thrill of helping others.

Well done sir, well done... Thank you for being you !!!