I’m at a loss for words

[Eric M]

Condolences to Garys family. The announced closing of Kienes Fly Shop are words I thought I would never here. Best wishes to all.

[steveg137]

Ditto condolences and a real shame about the store

[tcorfey]

Yes I was shocked to hear this news.

[Sonoman]

I just saw the email. Deepest condolences to Gary's family.

He and the shop will be missed. No more fly shops in Santa Rosa, so Kiene's became my "home" shop years ago. I loved the community there; it will be missed.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I will keep the Forum going as long as I am here on earth.

[Sonoman]

It will be a sad day when this Forum gets shut down.

[ErikB]

I was completely surprised by the announcement also. My first experience with all of the guys was when they were at American Fly Fishing
I have been working with them and all of the guys from Kienes since way back. Will surely miss the shop. Best of luck to all my friends that work there and hope they find a new endeavor if they so choose.

Tight Lines
Erik B

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

It will be a sad day when this Forum gets shut down.

I will try to get someone, someday to "take over". It keeps me connected to a bunch of really good people.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I was completely surprised by the announcement also. My first experience with all of the guys was when they were at American Fly Fishing
I have been working with them and all of the guys from Kienes since way back. Will surely miss the shop. Best of luck to all my friends that work there and hope they find a new endeavor if they so choose.

Tight Lines
Erik B

Thanks Eric,

You have been around the fly fishing scene in Sacramento for a long time now.

[Tony Buzolich]

Bill, I too am glad to hear that you'll keep the board going. It's one of the best things we have to keep us up to date with a hobby we all love.
Thanks for hanging in there,
Tony