I see that Simon Outfitters has closed down his shop in Kirbyville and has relocated to Orange in the MacArthur Shopping Center. I have seen the signs, but he doesn't appear to be open yet. Does anyone know the date scheduled for the Grand Opening?

We really need a specialized tackle store here, especially with the Sabine River Tournaments right around the corner. I am tired of driving to Beaumont for tackle.

And let's face it, Wal-Mart just doesn't stock anything other than the very most basic stuff, if that.

Next Friday is the tentative Opening date.

Thanks for the update, as I also heard tenatively opening Friday, the 20th.

I drove by and peeked in the window...WOW!!! There is a lot of stuff in there! It looks like he is going to carry a significant amount of salt and freshwater tackle.

Does anyone know the phone number?

I am trying to Google it with no luck?

He is opening Friday the 20th.

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Fish6363...yeah, thanks for the effort on the phone number. I struck out on the internet also.

Anyone please list the phone number as soon as it becomes available.

Update: I was passing by around noon and saw a vehicle there so I stopped.

I was given a giuded tour and was shocked! This is a REAL tackle that is being stocked by a LOCAL fisherman.

Simon (the owner) is a fisherman too, so he will be able to talk tackle and technique for those of us that may need advice.

Also, he confirmed that the Grand Opening will be this Friday, the 20th. His phone number is (409) 883-4400. Please stop by and say hello.

Thank you for letting us know when the opening will be! I am always in the area and was extremely curious as to when it will open.

Nikki..no problem, glad to help.

Also, I forgot to mention that he plans put a sign near the road as a reminder for the upcoming river tournaments.

I was there today as he put the sign up. He has an awesome selection of freshwater and saltwater tackle!

I foresee a lot of time being spent in and out of the store

I agree with you on the selection Nikki, it's pretty neat to have a specialty store like that nearby.

I went there today and spopke with him again. He seemed to really be excited by the saltwater selection that he is carrying...maybe because he didn't carry much of it in his Kirbyville locaiton, who knows.

Another thing that I noticed was the prices. His prices are equal to, and in many cases, LOWER than the other stores...go check it out for yourselves.

I visited the shop today and purchased several lures. Good selection and reasonable prices. Didn't have to fight the big store crowds. I plan to spend my money here in Orange for fishing the local river and both Toledo and Rayburn.