TO UNCLE JACK:
I live next to the oldest family owned tackle shop in the United States. It's a block away from my place in Baltimore. I thought that was fascinating when I found that out. I went in one day and was immediately immersed in the world of fresh water fishing again. I wish I got to share that with Uncle Jack, he would have loved it.
I haven't been fishing in years, and yet walking into that store it was hard not to feel the pull of the water again, that itch to drop a line, let it sit a little longer, something will bite, and even if it doesn't, would you rather be doing something else? I could see why Uncle Jack loved it so much.
Another thing struck me about the store - a few guys just hanging out enjoying each others company, talking fishing, making jokes,and laughing.
