pbear 24 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 I called Gary just about a month ago. He said its business as usual. I guess things changed just recently. I personally haven't had any issues with Gary. If he wanted out then this is a good thing. Hopefully things work out well with the new owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted October 21, 2015 The consistent fee per vehicle is written on the wall outside the main garage, along with the shack storage price. Maybe he's charging you more because your difficult or don't listen to the rules? but, I don't know for sure. I do know that the place has been sold, papers were signed and the new owners are getting help with the way things are run around the property. From what I have heard is that the new owners are great guys who all own shacks and want to keep things running the same as they are now. He's charging me more because most times I've shown up he was intoxicated, grumpy, and an overall butthead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisYaright 20 Report post Posted October 22, 2015 He's charging me more because most times I've shown up he was intoxicated, grumpy, and an overall butthead. You obviously got on his wrong side. I do know that the guys that bought garys love him and are members of this site! Good luck to you Brodie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted October 22, 2015 I don't need luck. I just give my money to other people now. Being charged between 10 bucks and 50 bucks for a truck of 5 guys. Two different days in a row, with absolutely no sour experience with Gary. I'm not the only one who experienced this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted October 22, 2015 I wish Gary the best in his retirement. There comes a time when it's time.to call it a day.i hope his health is good so he can enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naden 136 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 I don't need luck. I just give my money to other people now. Being charged between 10 bucks and 50 bucks for a truck of 5 guys. Two different days in a row, with absolutely no sour experience with Gary. I'm not the only one who experienced this. I have had similar experiences. I don't fish lac often and have never had any issues with Gary but the price seems to be randomly selected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozer 194 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Agreed.Two trips last year. Me and my dad in my truck both times.....TWO different rates!! Quote Since we can not call female anglers "fisherman" We should just call 'em hookers..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnr 47 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Anyone who has served the public for as long as he has [17 years at Sawmill Bay and countless others at the store on the highway] can't help but be a little "battle fatigued! Not making any excuses for the man ....just saying ....on any given day you come across [a very small percentage] of people who make you wish for a cull of the herd! The old motto is satisfy one person and they will tell a friend, dissatisfy one person and they will tell ten! The "never satisfied" will wear you down over time and before you realize, make you a little more gruff and a little less apt to believe that the "customer is always right" From one battle tested, self employed business man to another i wish him peace and best wishes in his retirement. I also relay my best wishes to the new owners and suggest that if they are still there after 15 years they too will be just a little more life tested than they are now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Well hopefully things are better with new owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Just remember, the customer is always right, and they pay the bills!There is no need to put up with unsavy business owners, there are others that want our business.I was always treated well at sawmill bay resort and pine point! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SILVER MINNOW BAIT SHOP 129 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 Just remember, the customer is always right, and they pay the bills!There is no need to put up with unsavy business owners, there are others that want our business.I was always treated well at sawmill bay resort and pine point!I am one that believes in "treat people how you want to be treated" whether a business owner or not. NOT " the customer is always right". I have dealt with a few people that I would rather go see the competition because its not worth the bother. So yes, the customer should be treated fairly and I as a business owner will try to accomodate my customers the best I can but to say the customer is "always" right is false in my opinion. There are some people who will never be satisfied with the service they get and in my opinion Can go deal deal with someone else. Like Johnr said, once you are on the other end of things you see things a little different! Either way, I FINALLY am getting a chance to get up to my camp. Will be slaying the waldos tomorrow and sunday! Second time out since ice off! Cant wait!!!! 😜😀👍🐟🐟 1 Quote Silver Minnow Bait Shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levi64 72 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 I can only speak for myself but Gary's always treated me great. Never a problem and always helpful. I wish him a great retirement, well deserved.On the other hand,I've seen a lot of jackazzes out there. I figure you get what you give. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Ive also never had any bad experiences with Gary, then again I am not an arrogant butthole who never does anything wrong, with a huge entitlement complex. But thats just me, I'm thankful for the access. Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Well if you haven't then that must mean everyone who has is lying, or just a terrible person looking to get on his bad side. There wouldn't be as many people with an issue if there wasn't some factual grounds to their claim. You are acting like I'm the only one who has ever had unsatisfactory or inconsistent service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishman1 164 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I am one that believes in "treat people how you want to be treated" whether a business owner or not. NOT " the customer is always right". I have dealt with a few people that I would rather go see the competition because its not worth the bother. So yes, the customer should be treated fairly and I as a business owner will try to accomodate my customers the best I can but to say the customer is "always" right is false in my opinion. There are some people who will never be satisfied with the service they get and in my opinion Can go deal deal with someone else. Like Johnr said, once you are on the other end of things you see things a little different! Either way, I FINALLY am getting a chance to get up to my camp. Will be slaying the waldos tomorrow and sunday! Second time out since ice off! Cant wait!!!! 😜😀👍🐟🐟sometimes you gotta suck it up minnow man, you never lose 1 customer, it's them and their friends! But I do understand some people are hard to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naden 136 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Gonna have to agree with Brodie on this one. I don't know him personally but he posts often on this site and I've never got the impression that he would be the type of person to act like a butthole or a jackass and doubt he is arrogant or has a sense of entitlement. You pay for a service and therefore expect not to get treated poorly while your handing over your hard earned cash. I understand there is lots of idiots out there but I don't really care that doesn't mean you get to treat everyone like an they are an idiot. Hopefully the new owners are better and prices are consistent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitch 7 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Well if you haven't then that must mean everyone who has is lying, or just a terrible person looking to get on his bad side. There wouldn't be as many people with an issue if there wasn't some factual grounds to their claim. You are acting like I'm the only one who has ever had unsatisfactory or inconsistent service. well you sure wont shut up about it!!!!!!!!!!! please get over it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikejson 35 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Just FYI, was at Gary's today, he said 3 guys are buying it and he's just finishing up the deal. He said the plan is to continue operating as usual. I didn't ask about fees, as he couldn't really truthfully answer that anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIG SMOKE 22 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Pretty confident that the new owners will do just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68camaro 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 New fees are going to be $400/yr. Seems kinda high to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIG SMOKE 22 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 Deal not even closed and there's already fee numbers being thrown out? Strange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Slowey Report post Posted November 4, 2015 I know one of the guys who bought it and he has 2 partners who are in with him there all great guys I think the rent might go up a bit but I understand once he told me what it costs for insurance to have our shacks out there. Believe me $400yr is minimal to fish yr around and leave my shack there believe me its a good thing these guys bought it and not AMERICANS. People out there will be happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
