Done With Bass Pro Shop

[CincyBassMan]

I agree with most on this post. Two separate occasions I stopped at BPS here in Cincinnati and they didnt sell something simple on my list. Last yr it was the Bombshell Turtles and this yr its Megastrike. The salesman directed me to the Ranger boat dealer almost 20 miles away. Oddly enough I found both of these products at a local state run lake that has all of its tackle on a sinlge 10x5 wall. Id almost consider wally world a better shop if they sold left handed baitcasters.

[Smokinal]

My buddy went into the new BPS in Hooksett NH and the guy didn't know what smelly jelly or Megastrike was. My friend thought he was kidding but turns out he really didn't know what it was or if they sold either one...didn't know what scents were...true story

[*Hootie]

I thought this topic got locked.

Hootie

[roadwarrior]

Testing the theory that threads will eventually die...I killed this one a week or so ago,

but we decided to let it run its course.

[Brian Needham]

My buddy went into the new BPS in Hooksett NH and the guy didn't know what smelly jelly or Megastrike was. My friend thought he was kidding but turns out he really didn't know what it was or if they sold either one...didn't know what scents were...true story

 

 

in fairness BPS does sell spike it, bang, fish sticks, and other scents.

 

I am not directing this to to Smokinal............ half the fun is looking for yourself, walking down each isle to find all the other stuff you cant live/fish without..... just like casinos, if you can easily find the exit, you cant stay inside and play.

[Chance_Taker4]

The BPS by me is awful for the time shares and I am too young to sign up for it and still get hounded by them. I started phasing them out when they started getting rid of products to make more room for their products. The big turn off was when I bought three Revos STX and the guy didn't know what he was doing and when I got home I had a left handed SX, a left handed STX and a right handed STX. And not one of them were in the Gear ratio I asked for and I am right handed. Another thing that set me off was that I chated with an online rep and they told me I could get the Rapala DT Ike's colors at my store however when I get to the store one guy didn't know what I was talking about and another one whispered to me like the baits were top secret that they only sell them online and they are the ONLY place to get them even though I bought mine from TW.  DANG you got me venting now.

[bassin is addicting]

i do go to the BPS near Louisville.. and the one in Cincinnati.  never had a problem with either.  in fact both staffs have held stuff behind the counter until i get there. and have looked for items while i am on the phone so i don't drive there and then they not have it.  their prices are higher, so i only buy what i am pressed to get there.

 

never been approached by the "time share" guys.  but just think. ...they have a job to do and if they weren't aggressive they would probably have no luck at all.  i have been approached by many time share people while in florida...never had problem ignoring them.  so just ignore them...

[BassinLou]

I must be one of the minority, on this thread. First off, I didn't even know BPS had time shares.   I live between two BPS and the staff in both stores have been extremely helpful every time I have needed or looking for something. As far as baits and terminal tackle, for my liking they have everything I need. 

[TorqueConverter]

I must be one of the minority, on this thread. First off, I didn't even know BPS had time shares.   I live between two BPS and the staff in both stores have been extremely helpful every time I have needed or looking for something. As far as baits and terminal tackle, for my liking they have everything I need. 

 

I have the same experience with my Bass Pro.  I wonder how much of this nonsense that goes on is because of the spring classic or spring time in general.  That seems to be the time when most bass fishing and tackle purchases are made. 

[Wbeadlescomb]

I can say I haven't been overly impressed in bass pro shops, I have drawn up my own business plans for a bait and tackle shop chain but refuse to go in debt to get it launched. At some point in my life I will open it up. If it lasts, good, if not I won't be bankrupt atleast. Most of the issues everyone here has is the same issues I've had. It's what has driven me to start taking my ideas more serious. Lots of tackle shops come and go which is going to be the biggest obstacle to overcome first.

Do what my buddy did and open an outdoor consignment store. He carries new stuff but it helps a ton when you aren't paying for 75% of the stuff in the store

[Dyerbassman]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz............

[Tartan34]

BPS in Charlotte >>>>>>>>>>> BPS in Orlando

 

The Charlotte store gave me an incredible shopping experience and a terrific inventory.  If the Orlando BPS had the same quality of inventory, I'd deal with the other BS.  

 

It is pretty clear that they pound Orlando REALLY hard on the timeshares....as I'm sure the majority of consumers are not Central Florida residents.

[fishinthedacks]

Going to my first bass pro shop as a shopper tomorrow. They have the catch and release pond and my 4 yr old is itching to fish. Also have a pro going to be there tomorrow to talk so the 12 yr and old and myself are interested in that also have a couple of combos im interested in. Guess I'll judge for myself tomorrow. Can't believe people still do timeshare though such a rip off but lets not start on that debate lol. If you have a time share and love it. Good for you

[bassh8er]

Testing the theory that threads will eventually die...I killed this one a week or so ago,

but we decided to let it run its course.

Would this thread be still alive if bit was titled, "Done with Megastrike" or "Done with Valley Sports"?

Seems like you would have closed it long ago if you thought you had a chance with BPS.

[SirSnookalot]

In Florida tackle is purchased throughout the year.  My last trip to BPS was October 2013, I was solicited for a time share and I filled out some paperwork.  I did receive ensuing phone calls, already owning a timeshare in Mexico I told them I was not interested, the phone calls stopped.  I have no negative comments about BPS, the staff has always been helpful and I usually can find what I'm looking for.  I do have the option of buying on line with a much larger inventory.

 

Whether a topic dies a natural death due to a lack of interest, or in the case of this thread people still showing an interest. Proves to me that any topic should never be closed, unless of a rules violation.

 

I do cut my braid with teeth.

[0119]

My local BPS employees are almost all college kids, they seem to make an effort to help out kids from the local colleges. Thats fine with me that they have no idea about fishing stuff.  I have never gone there wanting advise. I have never been approached by the time share folks, I still have the 'cop look' thank God and can pretty much get the point across with a stare.  I just wish BPS would get back to concentrating on fishing tackle instead of nic-nacs and fancy boy clothes. 

[K_Mac]

...Whether a topic dies a natural death due to a lack of interest, or in the case of this thread people still showing an interest. Proves to me that any topic should never be closed, unless of a rules violation.

 

I do cut my braid with teeth.

 

All that salt sea air has made you a tough old bird as my father used to say   . Cutting braid with your teeth is not for everyone! As far as this thread is concerned if I were King it would have been closed very early on. I see no value in it even if lasts till the end of time. I am not, so I'm interested to see what happens next. 

 

Bass Pro does many things right, and I still use them for many of my fishing needs. If I am looking for something to #@*%! about while there I can certainly find it. That is true about anywhere else I go though.

[Jar11591]

I'm just getting started with BPS

[fishinthedacks]

I went today found the prices to be hit or miss. Compared what I bought to *** and was either dead on or muchhhh cheaper than TW. So that's a plus. No time share people there today, wife and kids waited in line over 2 hrs to each catch one fish a piece lol never do that again. I spent 240.00 (30.00 on food items etc - anyone ever tried their batters etc the jerkey was good) and on the items I bought I could buy on TW I saved literally 100.00. A lot of that on the reel alone but that was thanks to me being left handed.

[macmichael]

I was at BPS today and of course I had to talk to a sales lady on time shares. 

 

Here's what she offered me. A full week, yep 7 days at Big Cedar Lodge for with an adjusted cost of $499. You pay $699 and she gives you a $100 gift certificate right on the spot. You ger another one for $75 when you take the 45 minute tour and if you book in the next 30 days another one for $25. I don't think that's a bad deal for a a 2 bedroom condo with 3 tv's, 2 kitchens, 2 full baths, fireplace, and it sleeps 8 comfortably. We do this twice a year and split it with our in laws. 14 days of pure enjoyment. Just my 2 cents worth.

[fishinthedacks]

I was at BPS today and of course I had to talk to a sales lady on time shares. 

 

Here's what she offered me. A full week, yep 7 days at Big Cedar Lodge for with an adjusted cost of $499. You pay $699 and she gives you a $100 gift certificate right on the spot. You ger another one for $75 when you take the 45 minute tour and if you book in the next 30 days another one for $25. I don't think that's a bad deal for a a 2 bedroom condo with 3 tv's, 2 kitchens, 2 full baths, fireplace, and it sleeps 8 comfortably. We do this twice a year and split it with our in laws. 14 days of pure enjoyment. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

 

What time share is that company etc?! That's a lot dif than the typical pay 200.00 a month or 300.00 a month for a time share. I'd be down for that all day everyday.

[SirSnookalot]

Sounds more like a vacation package than a timeshare, appears to be an excellent price.

 

Typically timeshares are purchased for a week per year, the trend of some of the companies is a point system now rather than the week format.  There's an upfront cash outlay that will vary on the popularity of the location destination as well as the actual resort.  Additionally there are yearly maintenance fees, again prices vary with resorts, they do not remain fixed.  Many people that wish to travel to other destinations join an exchange company like RCI, don't know if Interval is still around, another yearly fee.

We have one in Cabo San Lucas.

[Brian Needham]

yeah I think the word "timeshare" has been misused in this thread...... as the BPS folks sell more weekend/vacation packages than a true timeshare. They may indeed use those vacation packages to sell a full blown timeshare over time, I dont know.

 

 

 

 

 

as far as the theory of threads safely dieing a quite death........ I think we can safely call that one "mythbusted"

[prjavelin]

Living in Puerto Rico means everything I buy is found online. there are a couple very small tackle stores in the island but both are around a 1.5 hour drive. I order exclusively through TW. they have the best customer service, they offer 2nd day ups to us here which is the option I always pick and for a great price. BPS wants to rip us off. The shipping for rods longer than 7' is obsene. their regular shipping takes over 3 weeks to get here. Its absurd. I hate waiting. 

 

The thing with TW is that I have to make a good order so that the shipping money is not a waste. If I only have money to buy two lures or 2 packages of plastics or small stuff I buy it on fleabay. 

 

Now when im on vacation on the states going to the store is like a tourist trip of its own lol annoying time share sales and all.