[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7826]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING ANGLERS HABITAT

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, my home State of Idaho is blessed 
with abundance of natural beauty. Idaho natives and visitors from all 
over the world enjoy the beauty, the peace, and the excitement of the 
lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams that cover over 800 square miles of 
my State. With summer fast approaching, the minds of many Idahoans are 
turning to a pastime thousands of years old: fishing. When anglers want 
to get serious about snagging a steelhead, they turn to the 
professionals. With that in mind, it gives me great pleasure to 
recognize Anglers Habitat, located in Caldwell, ID.
  Owned by Wayne Johnson, Anglers Habitat has been selling a wide 
variety of fishing and outdoors gear since 1994. Mr. Johnson and his 
employees are careful to only stock the best, most reliable fishing 
tools. From rods and reels to dog beds, they offer hundreds of items 
from dozens of product lines. The selection is so good, many of their 
customers hail from outside the United States. Trust me, the folks at 
Anglers Habitat know what they are doing. At 5,760 square feet, theirs 
is the largest fly fishing store in the region.
  Anglers Habitat goes the extra mile to make sure that customers find 
what they need. Their products are available for purchase in person at 
their flagship location, on the official company Web site or through 
their eBay site. Anglers Habitat also offers a trade-in program where 
customers can bring in used equipment that still in working condition 
in exchange for a discount on newer items. Not only does this create a 
good deal for the customer, but it also reduces waste and recycles 
still useable equipment.
  Good service is also integral to the success of Anglers Habitat. 
Expanding customer knowledge is something they take seriously. Through 
their YouTube channel, the company promotes products and provides 
product reviews so that consumers may make an informed decision while 
shopping for equipment. They also offer free Saturday clinics on how to 
build a custom rod. High-end equipment can cost hundreds of dollars, 
and it is important to know how to best take advantage of modern 
fishing technology.
  My home State of Idaho is blessed to be home to so much natural 
splendor and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Companies 
like Anglers Habitat recognize this beauty and provide a way for 
countless others to enjoy a pastime to which we Idahoans are already so 
accustomed. As we celebrate National Small Business Week, I want to 
congratulate Mr. Johnson and the team at Anglers Habitat on their two 
decades of achievement and wish them continued success in the 
future.

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