Nothing against John Norris and co.
End of the day, they didn’t start of as a massive online presence, it’s just that certain retailers across the board, whether related to angling or otherwise, capitalised on the growing online shopping market.
Now they are so big, smaller retailers struggle to get or keep going.
It’s like Amazon. On one hand I’ve read all the bad stuff about them and I know they are pretty dodgy. On the other, I know I can go on there and buy almost anything and have it on my doorstep the next day.
You just can’t beat that service.
Most of the time I just can’t be bothered going into Aberdeen anymore. The city centre is awful. Union Street is run down and the parking charges are ridiculous.
I do miss having the variety of tackle shops but I know those days won’t be back.