BPS Master Catalog 2011?

[kLuo]

Goose,

Where are these $20 off coupons you keep talking about and why have I not gotten my hands on one yet lol

[gobig]

I used to be excited for the upcoming BPS catalogs but I'm just not that impressed anymore with BPS & Cabelas. I try to buy as much from local tackle shops as I can because I believe it's important to support local business when it's practical and also D&R sports in Kalamazoo,MI is a terrific tackle shop. That said when I need to order most of biz is going to Tackle Whse, Bass Tackle Depot & Ichiban Tackle. Also I'm ordering direct for some items from Northstar Jigs, Matt's lures etc. which doesn't leave much left for BPS & Cabela's. I do order a few house brand lures from BPS like the RC cranks for example but that's been about it the last couple of years, I'm also turned off by the fact that the more you spend the more they charge for shipping and frankly their selection is no longer that impressive.

Well said. BTD used to have a killer catalog that they put out.

[Goose52]

Goose,

Where are these $20 off coupons you keep talking about and why have I not gotten my hands on one yet lol

I get them from BPS via snail mail and email - seems like at least 6 times a year - perhaps more. Have you ordered from BPS before or signed up for their emails?

I forgot to mention earlier but this is $20 on orders of $100 or more. On the free shipping code - search the web for Bass Pro coupons and you occasionally find free shipping or shipping discount codes, and sometimes a code for the $20 off/>$100 order.

[K_Mac]

I get the occasional coupon as well. It may have to do with dollars spent or frequency of purchases. Whatever it is, I qualify. I agree that for many items TW is a better source. I do buy many BPS store brand plastics, rods, and reels. I have one close enough that I don't have to depend on shipping. Their customer service has always been exceptional. I do like looking at all the perty pichers in the catalog. :

[CWB]

I thought for sure we would have the first BPS basher by the 5th or 6th post on this thread - we made it all the way to the 11th... :

Check posts 5 and 7. Might have a quicker winner.  ;D

[Jason Penn]

They have a new Johnny Morris bait caster its now black and they say improved, also only $159

A new carbon black mag spool bait caster

All new Johnny Morris rods, Signature series $139 and Carbon Black series for $119. The signature series looks like and upgraded Carbonlite rod.

A new Enigma smart cast reel, hideous looking

Carbonlite rods now have micro guides, a couple new rods and they now list a left handed Carbonlite bait caster.

Thats all I have really sen so far.

Later,

Hopefully they'll have some more reels in the weight class of the CL but with 7:1 gear ratios. I have had no problems at all with the CL/PQT reels this past year but it would be nice to have a higher speed.

Found this on BPS' site.  Check out the lockdown ring it looks very similar to the Verdict.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Bionic-Blade-XPS-Trigger-Rods/product/10210581/-1749640

[Goose52]

I thought for sure we would have the first BPS basher by the 5th or 6th post on this thread - we made it all the way to the 11th... :

Check posts 5 and 7. Might have a quicker winner. ;D

I think you meant posts 4 and 6? Anyway, I took 4 & 6 more to be "green" comments expressing concerns about the excessive number of catalogs that BPS sends out each year - which I agree with. Like I said earlier - did we really need three different Christmas catalogs?   ;D

[Goose52]

Hopefully they'll have some more reels in the weight class of the CL but with 7:1 gear ratios. I have had no problems at all with the CL/PQT reels this past year but it would be nice to have a higher speed.

Found this on BPS' site. Check out the lockdown ring it looks very similar to the Verdict.

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Bionic-Blade-XPS-Trigger-Rods/product/10210581/-1749640

Looks like BPS started updating their web site overnight to add some of the new product - but it's all labeled as Out of Stock so they're not quite ready to sell yet.

The JM carbon black and signatures rods are now listed as well as the new Bionic Blade (I'm not a fan of split grip rods but I guess there's no stopping them!). The new JM Signature BC reel doesn't seem to have any improved specs - I could be missing something but at first blush it seems it would be better to get the 2010 JM Gold at the clearance price (if one is interested in this reel series...).

Interesting stuff...maybe I'll get the catalog today when I check my PO Box. I don't really need anything - got enough rods and reels, but I could be tempted to get another CL BC reel if they go on sale sometime and I always keep an eye out on the clearances.

[jdw174]

I don't get nearly as excited in getting the BPS catalog as I used to.  Same for Cabelas.  Any ordering online from my end goes to Tackle Warehouse.  I make sure that I make it at least $50 for free shipping and I don't have to pay the almost 10% sales tax we have here. 

[CWB]

I thought for sure we would have the first BPS basher by the 5th or 6th post on this thread - we made it all the way to the 11th... :

Check posts 5 and 7. Might have a quicker winner. ;D

I think you meant posts 4 and 6? Anyway, I took 4 & 6 more to be "green" comments expressing concerns about the excessive number of catalogs that BPS sends out each year - which I agree with. Like I said earlier - did we really need three different Christmas catalogs? ;D

Not to hurt the original posters feelings, I included him as #1.

#7 (or 6) sounds like a bash to me. :

Anyway, haven't gotten mine yet. I keep a copy at home and if I get another, I keep it at work.

Usually do most of my shopping at the Spring Classic or online but catalog is good reference.

[hookset]

It's time for some new reading material. The 2010 has been sitting on the back of my toilet for 11 months now.

[scbassin]

I got one today but did not open it.If I want something I look on line.

[A-Jay]

I got mine 2 days ago but I haven't been through it yet.

Can't get it away from my wife !

A-Jay

[eyedabassman]

I think I am the last one to get it every year!

[Sam]

Found my new BPS catalog in office mailbox today, December 28th.

Due to the snow in Richmond it is the first time I checked my mailbox outside the office since December 23rd.

I have not received the catalogs that are sent to my home and post office box but expect them to arrive any time. 

[Dave P]

Just hit today!

[eyedabassman]

It came today!

[Goose52]

It came today!

X2 - I'm going through it right now !

[hitchhiker]

If you are in a rush to see something new it will be online before their waste of trees they send out like 4 times a year.

Love your trees don't you.  

I, like many others like to browse its pages while I'm "thinking". 

[spinnerbaitalways]

I got mine today!!!!!!!!!!!! same stuff lil higher !!!!!!!!

[tnbassfisher]

I got mine on Chistmas Eve. It's made for some good reading in the past week.

[SirSnookalot]

If you are in a rush to see something new it will be online before their waste of trees they send out like 4 times a year.

Love your trees don't you.

I, like many others like to browse its pages while I'm "thinking".

A good bet it's made out of recycled paper, enamel stock.

[Bass Junkie]

    Got mine. I get more upset with BPS every year. They could be sued on at least 10 knock-offs. Not just mimicking styles, blatant knock-offs... Kermy, Flick'n Shimmy, Shinny X2, Shimmy Jig Heads, Lazer Eye Shad, XPS MacShad, Shadee Shad, Stump Jumper.... Yes, I still read their magazines, and still give them business, but I have to wonder were their originality is.....

[Bass Junkie]

Ahhhh, I found their originality....

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops%C2%AE-XPS%C2%AE-Turbo-Toad-Buzzbaits/product/98850/-1446651

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Z9R-Swimbaits/product/10202507/-1600624

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Shad-Chopper-Spoon-Lures/product/10204995/-1654057

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Double-Take/product/10208625/-1600460

:o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Goose52]

Got mine. I get more upset with BPS every year. They could be sued on at least 10 knock-offs. Not just mimicking styles, blatant knock-offs... Kermy, Flick'n Shimmy, Shinny X2, Shimmy Jig Heads, Lazer Eye Shad, XPS MacShad, Shadee Shad, Stump Jumper.... Yes, I still read their magazines, and still give them business, but I have to wonder were their originality is.....

With baits, there is very little originality and lots of knock-offs. How many Senko knock-offs are there? On litigation related to knock-offs, did the original bait manufacturer patent their design? If not, ... :