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I must comment as I read all the posts about you folks on the West Coast and PNW where you have such tremendous exposure to the great resources of equipment and the knowledge and expertise of the many "MASTERS of SPEY" in your areas. We have over here in GL Basin some very good sport shops; however, most that I visit are not "into" the 2 handed rods. Several just try to shoot from the hip with suggestions as to what to buy as they can order a 2 handed rig for their customers. I am awe struck to read of the many Spey Claves attended by so many top-notch instructors in your areas and the wealth of information the attendees can come away with. Now, that being said, have any of you folks who are proprietors of a Spey Shop given any thought to maybe setting up a Satellite Shop over here in the GL Basin? I could suggest an area like Grand Rapids, MI as being one of the best (IMHO) areas to reside that I have ever experienced. It is teeming with small and large business entities as well. There are other areas in GL Basin as well as GR where a Spey Shop could be set up and flourish as well. You see, most of us just have to "scratch our butts" as we try to work out our problems and try to become proficient on our casts and other areas. We need more shops to let us "Play touch" with different rods, reels, lines, etc. Also for many of us to get some GOOD one-on-one instruction. I cannot speak for the other folks who have been "bitten" by the Spey Bug; however, I'm guessing many others would also favor having a good, dedicated Spey Shop in our area. This is not meant in any way to slight the many good sport shops we already have throughout the GL Basin. Most of you know that one can get only so much from reading books and watching video productions (they are very good); however, they are limited. I have gained from both as well as the tremendous teaching materials seen on this, Dana's, W/S. I truly believe there is a viable opportunity over here for a quality Spey Shop. Any thoughts? Best, Stiver