Is little Jims in Annandale going to reopen?

Thought I seen something they are going to rebuild. Drove by today and just a bare lot hope they will rebuild. One of the best tackle shops around.

Their sign said so last time I drove past.

I’m assuming a fire?
If so if they had replacement on the building and the inventory was covered and they had loss of business you may have seen the last of them. Take the check, sell the property and retire.

With all you guys shopping on-line what would be the point of rebuilding to sell a couple of minnows and a license or two.

Dutchboy wrote:

I’m assuming a fire?

Correct.

I dont get out to Annandale much but that is a great shop

They have a sign out front that says they will open again in the fall.
But from the looks of it from the road, it won’t be open for a year.
The building has been removed but that is it.

Might be tough finding a builder.

The only thing I’ve heard is that they are rebuilding. I sure hope so! Over the last 30 years, I’ve purchased a good share of my tackle there. It always amazed me how often there prices matched or beat the big box stores. Especially on rods and reels.

I’ve honestly driven past that place so many times but have never been in.

Ditto Joe! I don’t live in the area and just hoped someone knew for sure I always went out of my way to buy from them. Best bait and great service

Used to go there a lot, back in the day. He carried more than tackle and minnows. He could outfit a guy from start to finish fishing and most hunting.

A buddy of mine who lives in Annandale says that YES it is going to reopen. They did run into a few issues with Permits and such but that’s all cleared up now. My buddy said he had heard that the plans are for it to be almost double the size of the original store. I’m glad to hear that they are going to rebuild and open back up. Far to many of these small Bait stores closing.

Back in the early 2000’s I Bass fished Clearwater and Muskie fished Sugar. Jims was always a fun stop, spent more than a few dollars there. Maybe new owners since I was stopping in? Anyway I wish whoever builds the best of luck in the future.

YIPPEE!!!! Thanks Fishthumper

Dutchboy wrote:

Back in the early 2000’s I Bass fished Clearwater and Muskie fished Sugar. Jims was always a fun stop, spent more than a few dollars there. Maybe new owners since I was stopping in? Anyway I wish whoever builds the best of luck in the future.

Pretty sure his son took it over.

I like the looks of this!

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Must be quite fresh. We drove through on 10/16 and it looked the same as it had all summer.

That’s a big door if that’s the storefront… maybe Boats ?

I’m guessing the far opening is the main entry with the canopy posts out front. That overhead door opening is interesting though! I’m thinking drivethru bait and tackle!

Glad to see. I hate it when any mom and Pa business closes for any reason. Way too many big box stores, and way too few Ma and Pa shops these days !!!

I’m getting giddy!!!!!!!!!

Great news!

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YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Joe! Finally can support a local business