I was in Cortland Line Company’s factory store yesterday and received excellent service. They’re one of our sponsors and I figured I’d let you know that they’re great. The factory store has really good discounts on fishing gear, and huge discouts on the discontinued models: especially reels and lines. If you find yourself near Cortland, NY, I suggest you go in and see what they’ve got and thank them for the sponsorship.
Hi Diane,
I have not had the pleasure of visiting Cortlands
Factory store due to geographic constraints. I have
had a number of very satisfactory purchases from
there on line and each time I have mentioned that I
got there as a result of their FAOL sponsorship.
I keep the Factory Store on my favorites list and
check it frequently. Have found some real bargins
there on discontinued rod models.G Warm regards,
Jim
It does help,a lot, when any of you mention to our sponsors that you even know about FAOL. To say that you are buying as a direct result is even better. Sometimes, just a ‘Thank you’ call will be rewarding as well. Remember, most of the calls they get are problems and complaints. Getting a nice call really stands out. I know it does with us.
Diane, RW here
I just moved and live only about half and hour from Cortland’s Factory Store. I’ve been there a number of times before and have gotten some good deals. I’ll probably be visiting it fairly often now.
Later, RW
A major item on my agenda is to drive over to NY & visit Mary & Bobby Dial (the late, great Oldman’s widow & son), his other children, & combine that trip with a stop in the Cortland store. Diane, RW, & others…I would LOVE to meet some of you face to face, & rest assured that I will be toting a fair amount of PB fudge when I visit. I’ll be sure to post with advance notice before I make the trip.
Mike
Gee Mike,
Thats an awfully nice offer, but what about those of
us more geographically challanged?G Doesn’t seem
fair!G Warm regards, Jim
Oh, my!! I’ve had some of Mike’s PB fudge … it’s worth the drive no matter how far you have to go!!
Mike, I’ve got a little guest room all ready for you and some finger lake tribs you might enjoy getting to know.
Thanks for the kind words about the fudge.
Diane…I just MAY take you up on that kind offer.
Jim Hatch…PB fudge is only a few stamps away. Just say the word & shoot me your snail mail buddy!
Mike
Dear Diane,
I miss being able to poke around in the factory store like I could in the old days. I too got some good deals there.
Don’t be afraid to poke around in Hesselson’s in Elmira either. I know they aren’t a sponsor, but they have some really great deals if you look around for them. I used to spend hours in there.
Best Wishes,
Avalon 
Hey Avalon… yup, I love Hesselson’s. I’ve gotten great deals on odds and ends there.