New Jersey's Free Fishing days for 2010

"It is a beautiful fishing day ; take your kids fishing".
Saturday, June 5th, and Sunday June 6th, are New Jersey's free fishing days. 
On the free fishing days, anyone can fish NJ public waters without a license or trout stamp.  Size and daily catch limits are in effect and small mouth bass and large mouth bass caught must be released.  Take this opportunity to connect with your child and have fun in the process.
Visit the NJDEP Division for places to fish in New Jersey.

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Mike's new ecrater store Embroidery Fashions Boutique

As most of you already know Mike's Sporting Goods recently opened another ecrater store.  Our  new store is Embroidery Fashions Boutique.  Embroidery Fashions Boutique offers an unique collection of custom embroidered apparel designed for today's shopper. All of our sweatshirts, t shirts, hats, hoodies, tote bags, bibs, and onesies, are custom embroidered on our premises. Since we have on site embroidery services, we can personalize any item to your specifications.
Our goal is to give online shoppers quality embroidered apparel at an affordable price. 
Visit Embroidery Fashions Boutique to view our newest custom embroidered products.

Fishng - You are always on my mind

There is snow on the ground in Delaware and New Jersey; but we sill have fishing on our minds.

Trout season in downstate Delaware start Saturday, March 6th at 7:00 am. DNREC will stock rainbow trout at Tidbury Pond near Dover and at Newton Pond near Greenwood. Both ponds will be stocked with 550 trout – averaging about 11 inches – but there will also be some trophy-sized

New Jersey Trout season opens Saturday, April 10th

Casting For Recovery

When surfing the net the other day for fishing articles, I came across an article about casting for recovery. Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer. I was truly amazed. Most times any support group which is fishing related is geared towards men. In addition, I was elated to read that Casting for Recovery offers retreats in most states. If you know anyone who might benefit from this group, please pass the information to them.

The snowfall of 2009

On Saturday, December 18 Th, 2009, our neighborhood  got hammered with a massive snowstorm.  Approximately 22 inches of snow accumulated in my hometown. Now, I have to admit I hate snow.
However, I like the fact that a snowstorm brings out the best in neighbors.  It is refreshing to watch people who barely know each other offer a helping hand. For instance, people who are willing to help dig a neighbor's car out because a nurse  must cover his hospital shift. The willingness of one neighbor to share his snow blower with the young couple who just moved in the neighborhood. 
Perhaps what I like most is watching the children.  Their smiling faces, rosy with cold, slipping and sliding to go back up the sledding hill. And seeing big brothers and big sisters helping the younger ones along. 
I still hate snow; but memories of the  snowfall of 2009 will always bring a smile to my face.

Mike's Sporting Goods know for quality knowledge and service.

Customer service is an integral part of any business.  It is especially important to an online business.  Since customers do not get to meet you face to face, the online business must project friendliness, honesty, and a willingness to help the customer. 
Friendliness
Projecting friendliness with online customers is not an easy task.  Perhaps thinking as a customer would help. 
Honesty
Of course your business is honest.  Honestly also means if you made a mistake own up to it.  If you shipped the wrong item, say so and rectify the situation immediately. 
Willingness to help
The basic how can I help you just doesn't cut if for an online business.  For instance, a customer emails you and states I really want the personalized pink fishing hat; but, my order won't go through the payment system. You can respond just try again.  Or, you can take it one step further.  Email or call the customer, show empathy, and offer one or two solutions to the problem.
Remember the customer service golden rule.  Treat each customer as you want to be treated.