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Article from the Seattle Times.
Local tackle shop receives recognition
Field & Stream magazine has announced
the top 10 tackle shops in the United States, and Ted's Sports Center in
Lynnwood was selected.
Every year, American anglers spend billions
of dollars on gear in tackle shops.
But a tackle shop is also a place for
anglers to gather information — where to go, how to catch fish, and what to
use — from an honest staff.
"The best tackle shops are
destinations in and of themselves," said Sid Evans, the editor in chief for
Field & Stream. "These are the places making sure the home waters are
taken care of and that fishing is alive and well."
"It is a neat honor, and I know we go
out of our way for the people involved in the sport," said Mike
Chamberlain, owner of Ted's Sports Center, who has been in the business since
1968. "We do the best job we can, and I've got a good crew who are great
with the customers."
The 10 best tackle shops were selected by
the editors of Field & Stream, and will debut in next month's issue.
Ted's opened in 1968, and the original
owner was Ted Oden. The store at 15526 Highway 99 North in Lynnwood has been at
the same location since 1973.
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