Who is your favorite tackle retailer and why?

[slomoe]

Local-Dick's, Not the greatest selection but good for the basics. A couple of knowledgeable folks, but what I like best is that I know this young cutie that works the register and she always greets me when I come in.

Online-I just ordered from tackle warehouse. EXTREMELY fast, and I save about $20 on shipping a 7'11" rod. Great service.

[jrhennecke]

Locally the Sportsman's Warehouse.  Bass Pro Shops Online and even though they are not a "retailer" you can find good stuff on ebay.

[heathen]

99% of my stuff comes from online.

Nothing really local that suits my needs or wants.

[HesterIsGod]

A combo between BPS, ebay, and a local retailer

[ctbassmaster2008]

cabelas because its close to my house 8-)

[tritz18]

BPS because they usually have a great selection and decent customer service, but cabelas customer service is better

[rfrazier]

*** most def, free shipping and takes two days to arrive.

[bassmaster911]

Local, Dicks, or walmart. I just look around for cheap deals. I can get a Rapal crankbait at my local walmert for under $2. You can also buy generic spinnerbaits for $1 at walmart that work just as well. Dicks somtimes has some cheap lures too.  

[michbass]

As much as I hate to admit it due to some of  the fishing employees lack of knowledge and customer service at local store it is BPS. You can't beat the selection and only 15min away makes a huge difference. Other locals like Gander, Sportmans, and Dicks have a small bass fishing section. At least the ones around here. Cabelas is nice also but closer to an hour away. Long drive, jk. There are several online I like. Not to many local shops around me due to BPS.

[johnkook73]

Bass Pro... Just love the atmosphere. Cant wait till the one on Hanover, Va opens. It will be about a 30 minute drive.  

[WIII-60]

Reading everyone else's responses made me feel lucky.

I live within 30 minutes from two BPS and a cabelas. Less than 10 from two dick's stores. One a former galyan's.

Ironically, my bank is 45 minutes away.

[ba7ss3in]

Reading everyone else's responses made me feel lucky.

I live within 30 minutes from two BPS and a cabelas. Less than 10 from two dick's stores. One a former galyan's.

Ironically, my bank is 45 minutes away.

Hope you are not married.lol It's not too bad mine is pretty understanding as long as she don't see more than one bag or box in a week. :

[Gummybear]

Now I voted for cabela's, only because it is the only place with a good selection that is sorta close.

But I just used tackle warehouse for the first time and I am very happy with my purchase.  I picked up a hybrid terminator and a series 5 sexy shad from strike king. The prices were not to bad either. Just thought I would put that two cents in.

[Mark J]

I used to order and drive to BPS all the time and Bassbuckandduck as well. Now I order 90% from TW for the best selection.

[BackofHisSkeeter]

I voted the local guy Fun-N-Sun Hurst, Texas, they have the best helping attitude and selection- they host tackle shows and Hold Classes and are really knowledgeable. They are the best I have ever seen in a local tackle shop, but if I had to vote for one of the big guys it would be Cabellas.. Just for the amazing customer service I have received ther. The bargain cave is awesome.