smr_hga Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Depends whether you want fishing gear or groceries... For me the BPS in Orlando is amazing! Walmart isnt bad ethier though... However it is hard to say which is better since Orlando is the only BPS i've been to. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted October 22, 2015 Super User Posted October 22, 2015 Depends whether you want fishing gear or groceries... For me the BPS in Orlando is amazing! Walmart isnt bad ethier though... However it is hard to say which is better since Orlando is the only BPS i've been to. Orlando was OK. Pigeon Forge is a good one. Even when it comes to groceries, WalMart can get bent for all I care. 1 Quote
BassMaster17 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 very BPS used to be the only place I shopped for tackle but a couple months ago I interviewed for the fishing department head manager position. I was beat out by a guy that doesn't fish but had years of managerial expirience. I was told I could be a part time associate wiry my knowledge but fishing knowledge isn't a requirment for employment. One of the major responsibilities of the managment spots I wanted was to decide what products to put on the shelf. Im pretty sure you need some fishing knowledge to do that. So I quit going to bps. I now get my stuff online or Walmart. My Walmart has a fantastic selection. I bought my last 2 revo stx there and my veritas 2.0 rods at Walmart. very true, if your the person deciding whats going on the shelves, then you need to have some experience with whats good to put on the shelves. Quote
Last_Cast Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 The walmarts by me suck. I dont have a BPS or Cabelas. Luck you. Lol. All online shopping for me, for the most part Quote
JDJ Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I didn't know the Foxboro store was in Indianapolis. It's not ... it's in Charlotte! 1 Quote
MikeFL52 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 There are three Walmarts within 30 miles, the nearest being the best, but that is not to say it's great. Two Dicks within twenty miles, in different directions, they're like two totally different businesses, with one head and shoulders better than the other, the fishing department in one probably double in size than the other. BPS, 30 miles away in Atlantic City, not bad, not great, better than the Walmarts, but not better than the second Dick's which I mentioned. This past Monday I drove 55 miles to Cabela's in Delaware, fantastic. I could have spent hours in there, they've mostly been my go to Online store and other than buying just odds and ends nearby, they're now my brick and mortar place, despite the distance. Cabela's #1 Quote
Missourifishin Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 The walmarts by me suck. I dont have a BPS or Cabelas. Luck you. Lol. All online shopping for me, for the most part There is nothing wrong with online shopping. If you know what you're doing you can probably get some of the best deals that way. That being said, I do enjoy being right down the street from a Bass Pro. Quote
Last_Cast Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I like online shopping. I get a huge variety to look at but it would be nice to be able to go to a bps and just shop around and look at cool stuff. =p Quote
Missourifishin Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I like online shopping. I get a huge variety to look at but it would be nice to be able to go to a bps and just shop around and look at cool stuff. =p Exactly. I rarely buy more than a couple inexpensive items in person. I spend much more money online. But I enjoy going into a store with a lot of gear just for fun, and to actually handle reels and rods, etc. 1 Quote
JIGSNCRANKS Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I am fortunate to have a Cabela's and a Academy within 10 miles of my house. I never grace the doors of Walmart, and BPS is an hour and a half drive. Quote
Last_Cast Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Exactly. I rarely buy more than a couple inexpensive items in person. I spend much more money online. But I enjoy going into a store with a lot of gear just for fun, and to actually handle reels and rods, etc. Im with you 100 percent.!! Quote
uncustered Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 I have communicated to bps headquarters 3 times on the poor selection and rude work force at the Hampton Virginia store. The Richmond Va. Store isn't much better. Thank God for places like Greentop, Bobcats, fishing frenzy (NC), Nuese sports shop. These "mom and pop' stores are on business because they want to. 90% of my fishing money is spent at these and 10% on line. Bps is last choice, worst case scenario. I mean, really,I contacted corporate 3 times and no response. Screw them. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted November 1, 2015 Super User Posted November 1, 2015 I always have rewards points to spend from my BPS credit card, plus I get BPS gift cards pretty frequently. Yea, it's a little more expensive than TW...But I can't spend that 'money' anywhere else so it doesn't really matter . I also happen to enjoy going there in general just to be able to check things out and walk around. My local BPS has really improved in bass fishing stuff over the past couple years so if I need or want something, they typically have it now. I've never been to a Walmart that had anything more than basic fishing stuff, to me there's no comparison. You might be surprised to find that you may be able to "spend" that BPS card at Tackle Warehouse. I'm not sure how it works but a few years ago there was a thread, or a post, about that very thing. Here's an answer at Yahoo that tells a little more about that. " Best Answer: Most, if not all gift cards like the Visa gift card will require an activation fee. You can use the Visa ones to order things online. You would use the numbers on front, like it was a real credit card. I think other gift cards for a specific store that don't have the numbers on the front can still be used to order things online. They just make you use the scratch off code on the back or the barcode. " Quote
blckshirt98 Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Protip about Bass Pro Shops - buy electronic/physical/mobile gift cards online from gift card resale places. Bass Pro Shops are one of the retailers that get a hefty discount of roughly 17% off. Quote
Sandhillcrab Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I'm not a fan of ..pbs. Been there a few times. I wasn't happy with what they had. The Walmart down the road I'm not happy with either. I normaly shop at cabeals or fleet farm for most of my fishing needs. Quote
BigTonyB Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 I'm lucky. I've got a BPS, Academy, DSG and a few smaller shops within a few miles of my house. The BPS in Bossier City is right on the Red River, a world-class fishery. When given a choice I usually go with BPS for my larger purchases because they have a 10% military discount. There's a boat dealer (Bayou Outdoors Supercenter) that has a small fishing tackle section with some great items. There are also some small mom & pop shops near Caddo Lake, Lake Claiborne, and Grand Bayou that I've been in and several I've not been in. When I travel to the east side of Toledo Bend I usually stop at Toledo Town and there's a small shop near Sam Rayburn that I've visited. My local Wal-Mart Supercenters are not good choices for tackle at all. The inventory is a mess and the prices are not good enough to spend time sifting through the mess. Cheers, Tony Quote
Nick49 Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I like to browse at one of three different BPSs in areas I occasionally visit. And aside from BPS signature products (& they do have some good ones IMO, such as Carbonlite rods and Pro Qualifier reels), you can find an even better selection online through Tackle Warehouse - or in the case of rods and reels as well as some lures, Amazon. BPS has a lot of expensive overhead and it shows up in their pricing. I bought a Tracker boat a couple years ago but worked thru a dealer who made all the electronic and trolling motor adaptations and upgrades while quoting a price that was well below BPS' offer. You would also think that BPS employees would bring a higher level of insight regarding their products but I have not seen this to be the case. A few of the sales associates are experienced fisherman, but most have less knowledge than most average fishermen. Wallyworld is a good source for available terminal tackle and selected lures as well as soft plastics. Quote
Ringonu Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 One thing great about BPS is their price match. Cabelas has the hot pot 2 marked down to $40. I showed the associate and he knocks $15 off the price plus my 5% back in points. I should have bought a jig mold since Cabelas is $15 cheaper too. They matched no questions asked. Said they would match wal-mart too Quote
5fishlimit Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I live in Cleveland where no one ever goes fishing or owns a boat so we don't have any BPS or Cabelas anywhere close. There is no point in even opening one up around here. I could see if maybe Cleveland was on like one of the biggest bodies of water on the planet and actually had like a thousand people out fishing everyday. Then maybe we would have stores like that. There is a Cabela's opening out in Avon, and a BPS opening out by Boston Mills right off the Turnpike and the RT 8 exit. Quote
baxtervol Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Bass Pro in Nashville seems to do more business in hunting than fishing. They have as good a bait selection as you can ask for, but their rod and reel selection is below average to me. In fact, my local tackle store has a much better rod and reel selection. As far as pricing, I see little difference between them, Wal Mart, or my local store- Outdoor Junction. My local place is a bit higher on accessories, but as far as crank baits, plastics, terminal tackle, and rods, they are very competitive with the big boys. In addition, they have staff with knowledge of fishing and can answer questions, which is huge for me. Quote
monkeyman3dee Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 just noticed my walmart (right next to BPS) is selling senkos for 6 something. BPS is 8 something. Rascals. Quote
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