Done With Bass Pro Shop

[Stlbob]

Hmm im feeling like a lepper i have been to ours out here several times..lol..no one every tried to sell me a thing..

BUT i knew what i was going for every time i go..you all might want to ck out.. fishandsave.com.. they have some killer sales some times.

[SudburyBasser]

I live about 4 hours away from the nearest BPS (the Toronto/Vaughn Hills location) and can't say that I've ever been bothered about the credit card or the time share. I do recall being approached once but I politely said no and have been never approached since though I do see them in the store. Could be we Canadians are more polite :-)

 

Regarding prices -- I don't find BPS to be any better or worse than my local outfitter except that they obviously have a far bigger selection. Usually if I can't find it locally I'll order it from BPS. I've never tried Cabella's so I can't compare the two companies.

[DFrench97]

I only buy stuff from BPS during the spring sale which is on right now.  I much rather buy off TWH or LeBaron! 

[pbrussell]

Hmm. I enjoy the experiences I've had at my local bps. I know some people have stated bps exclusive products aren't top notch, but I find that some of their hard baits are really tough to beat for the money. (Their xps squarebills and rattleshads are a staple in my tackle box). 

 

The BPS Stik-O goes great on a shaky head too. 

[Brian Needham]

I rarely shop at BPS unless I need somethign right then and there.

 

I will say the Memphis Store, the fishing section is ran by fishermen. They know where everything is and if you have a question on rigging, baits, ect ect they are happy to help and share their experiences.

[roadwarrior]

The Memphis BPS is staffed with some good guys, knowledgeable and GREAT sticks!

Several of these guys are friends, one is a "main" fishin partner and I have fished with

a dozen others. Although I don't actually fish any BPS house tackle, I think it represents

"value" for many anglers.

 

Regarding "the experience", man the Spring Sale ROCKS! All the big local names and

guides throughout the region are there and most demonstrate their skills in the tank.

Want to talk with Bill Dance? He is there along with several of the current stars.

[DILLY07]

I never had a problem when Im at BPS in Altoona, Iowa by Des Monies. It seems they never stock reels and only reels I use is Abu Garcia and they only have Silver Max. I went there after Christmas and seeing if they have Pro Max and Revo S. They tell me order it on the internet. 

 

/rant

[Trailer]

I haven't had any issues with BPS. Employees make the difference, not the corporate logo on the store. Apparently there are some employees out there giving particular stores a bad name.

[MemphisFF]

The Memphis BPS is staffed with some good guys, knowledgeable and GREAT sticks!

Several of these guys are friends, one is a "main" fishin partner and I have fished with

a dozen others. Although I don't actually fish any BPS house tackle, I think it represents

"value" for many anglers.

Regarding "the experience", man the Spring Sale ROCKS! All the big local names and

guides throughout the region are there and most demonstrate their skills in the tank.

Want to talk with Bill Dance? He is there along with several of the current stars.

I agree...... Can't wait till they open up the pyramid downtown Memphis.. What's the word on the store out east they keeping it open?

[BryanBrown]

I agree...... Can't wait till they open up the pyramid downtown Memphis.. What's the word on the store out east they keeping it open?

I was told by one of the employees that they're keeping it open that it makes a killing at that location and that Walmart wishes they could have that building back. Walmart actually leases the building to BPS, but now they're wishing they could put in one of those Walmart neighborhood markets there.

[Djman72]

I am fortunate enough to live within a 15 minute drive of a Cabelas and a 30 minute drive to a BPS. I prefer Cabelas IMHO. The staff in Hammond are extremely friendly and knowledgable. Hell, I was debating between a Revo BC or a Pflueger a few months back and the guy at the reel counter came up and helped me decide. We talked for another 30 minutes just shooting the **** fishing.

 

That being said BPS employees seem to brush me off when I have questions. BPS does seem to have a much larger selection of fishing gear compaired to Cabelas. I only go to BPS when they have a good sale or if they have a specific lure that Cabelas doesnt carry.

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Wow, I must be the lucky one. I've been to the in Concord NC many times. Great service. The people with the time share stuff, I just put my cell to my ear. The new BPS in Cary NC is about 15 minutes from my house. No time share people there. Great service and selection. Nothing but good to say about both locations. We have a Gander mountain here in Cary too. Higher prices than BPS, poor customer sevice, and small selection. I still shop and support my local BPS. My .02 cents.

Joe

[bassmaster8100]

I love our BPS here. Service is great. The time share people are annoying but I've learned to just ignore them. I don't even acknowledge they are there.

[macmichael]

, These time share folks are just doing their job. They are probably just glad to have one. I know in these times I would be.

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

True that

[Jaiden]

Whenever I go to Cabela's or BPS, nobody ever bothers me when I'm shopping unless they are offering to help. Perks of being <18

[Zach Dunham]

Cabelas selection is very limited brand-wise. Bass Pro Shops is not my favorite place to go either. Honestly, Tackle Warehouse is the greatest thing ever. Occasionally I will go and buy some stuff at Dick's Sporting Goods. Their customer service is much better.

[boostr]

I wish I had a BPS  near me where they try to hock me some time shares.  I do not have any of these stores near me, except for Dick's. If I need something I'll hit up Dick's first, and if they don't have it I'll go to the interwebs  and hit up the BPS and Cabelas sites.  I've ordered from both but I lean more towards Cabelas for some reason.

[dam0007]

I love Cabelas...

[WIGuide]

I've never had an unpleasant experience at BPS. I'm not there on a daily basis given that the closest store is about 6 hours away. However I've been to BPS stores all around the country and I was only approached once about a time share. All I had to do was say I wasn't interested and it was done. As far as prices, they seem to be competitive with pretty much all the other big stores. It's unfortunate that some of you have had bad experiences, but don't rule them out.  

[Jim45498]

When they try to sell time shares to me I just say...I have bought one everytime I been in here and don't have the extra change today. They will get the message.

[Fish Murderer 71]

I bought into the time share, not a bad deal in my opinion.  Get to go to table rock lake and the lodge is really nice.   I'm going again next weekend and its only 240 bucks for all of us (me ,wife, and three kids) on the lake...  its about a 10 hour drive and we always have fun.  So i just tell em that I already have one and go about my business.  

[boostr]

It does beat  hunting down a nice vacation spot, at least you know where you going, how much you are gonna spend, and best of all you know what fish are gonna be there.

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

WIGuide- well said.

[wisconsin heat]

I remember my first experience at BPS, I asked if they carried Bandit crankbaits and got the same look. They didn't even know what Bandit crankbaits were.

Happened to me at Cabela's. I asked the manager of the fishing department if they had the gear for flick-shaking (this was the time when it was emerging in the U.S. and was in all the fishing mags).