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    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
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    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 ;-)
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    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”.
    God bless!

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    Were all gonna miss you John.
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    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.
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    Always loved the store and the people. Good luck for whatever you choose to do.

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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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    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.
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    Dude you should get the old Wellcraft going and let’s get back out there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Green_Steel View Post
    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!
    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!
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    (RETIRED) mostly.
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