Author Topic: 1st Connecticut general store  (Read 957 times)

Offline articcat

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1st Connecticut general store
« on: Dec 08, 2023, 05:22 PM »
Hi All,
Just heard that the general store will be closing mid-January. I know it’s been for sale for awhile - apparently no buyers.
It’s been very convenient when fishing in the burg.
Looks like there is a bait shop - TJ’s in Clarksville off Rt 145. Anybody been there.

FYI I’ll be staying on 1st ct month of February
 

Offline 800stealth

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Re: 1st Connecticut general store
« Reply #1 on: Dec 09, 2023, 09:10 AM »
I can't answer your question but I'm pretty surprised to see they're having a hard time selling the buildings, property and running business for half a million... An acre with a falling down shack on it runs 150k+ up there now. I'll be up there for New Year, if learn anything I'll post it here.
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Offline jethro

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Re: 1st Connecticut general store
« Reply #2 on: Dec 12, 2023, 07:19 AM »
TJ's is great, I bought bait there all last year, had everything I wanted which was suckers and smelt. He don't sell breakfast sandwiches though! I'm up almost every single weekend.

That store has always been my go to. I still call it Treats and Treasures.

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Offline Digs

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Re: 1st Connecticut general store
« Reply #3 on: Dec 12, 2023, 12:16 PM »
TJ's is great. Good bait every time I've been....he also rents out shacks if interested. I think his hours are a bit sporadic but I go mid week usually so I message him and tell him when I'll be there and he shows up or someone else does to get you bait.
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