carrothead Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 So, the other day, I went to Walmart with my mom and stopped by the fishing section. A little old lady was looking for a rod and reel. She found a sales associate, and he proceeded to sell her one of those 5.99 (not sure if that's exact) spincast reels. He commented that it had a 3.4:1 ratio that was really fast so you can fish them buzzbaits on the top. She also needed a rod, and she wanted a short one that matched it. He hands her a spinning rod that is one of those 9.99 jobbers and says here ya go. You should be good. I couldn't help but laugh. Where do they find these people? I have had the same experience in many, if not all departments there. Most of the time, you can automatically assume you know more than the guy who works there, so if you can't find it, he sure can't. Anybody else notice this in their local stores? Or is it just ours?
Tanker4lyfe Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Well did you atleast fx the ladies issue. just the other day i was at academy and a guy bought a new reel and a rod only i noticed he had a spinning reel and a trigger rod. so i helped him out i even went as far as making sure had the right tackle, and also gave him some basic info cause i must say he had no clue what he was doing. so i felt good and he was happy
D4u2s0t Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 you'll see that at most all big chains that sell many items. why? because you don't need an education to get the job, it doesn't pay well so qualified people don't want to work there, and what does the person care if you don't get what you need. Go to the auto section and look for some oil, or something else, and ask for help. bet you won't get the same answer as if you went to the auto store. Just like you won't get the same answer in walmart about fishing equipment as if you went to a fishing/tackle shop.
SammyLee Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I don't even ask (or shop much for tackle) at Walmart for that reason, plus I like to give my business to the local mom and pop stores around here. I had a similar story when I went to buy some mollies for my aquarium and asked for three females. The fellow said, "Sure, which ones are those?" I was stunned that he worked in a pet shop and could not tell the sex of fishes. I mentioned this to the manager who said, "Yep, you're right. By the way, do you know of anyone who really knows about fish and would be willing to work for 6 bucks an hour with no benifits?" He kinda had me there. I'd love to work in the tackle section of BPS or someplace like that, although all my earnings would be gone before I could cash the check. I just love great tackle or any nice precision machine. I'd also love to learn ALL about it and sell folks exactly what they needed. I have gotten some good advice from both employees and customers at BPS. Plus you can hardly beat the return policy. I was kinda on the fence about the Fishing Buddy fish finder and the tackle manager told me, "Heck, buy it, try it out. If you don't like it for any reason just bring it back." I said, "Just because I don't like it?" He said yep, no questions asked, no problem withing 30 days. And I did bring it back. It just was not handy for a float tube. Now the float tube? I LOVE that thing. I've caught more fish in that thing than I ever did from shore or even a boat. Dinks FEAR me! Well, not really cause sometimes they practically jump in my lap. But I love them. They do make me wonder about what happens when a 8 pounder gets hooked. The little ones give me a workout! Fight their little hearts out for sure.
Az Bassin Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 that is typical of wal mart employees......I dont know how many times i am in there and random people ask me questions.What makes it better is when an assotiate tells them one thing and i provide clear or better info..Esspecially in there sporting goods section.. I may not know it all and tell them if i dont but what i know i am willing to share
JellyMan Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 This is a pet peve of mine. People who open thier mouth and have no idea what the hell they are talking about. I met a guy who had a baitcaster from 87 it looked like... I said "man thats a vintage! I havnt seen anything like this" He said "no it's just a pro model. Most people have never seen ones like mine." All while fishing a pink worm on a brim hook, bobber, and beetle spin at the top of it on a 5'5 rod from 81 and like 14 lb mono from 91. Told me he catches 15lbers all day long. His line wasnt even through the line guide... it was just hanging out the open spool then through the rod guides. Reel example... Why cant people just ask or not say anything when they know dam well they are idiots? I dont get it.
Super User islandbass Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 So, the other day, I went to Walmart with my mom and stopped by the fishing section. A little old lady was looking for a rod and reel. She found a sales associate, and he proceeded to sell her one of those 5.99 (not sure if that's exact) spincast reels. He commented that it had a 3.4:1 ratio that was really fast so you can fish them buzzbaits on the top. She also needed a rod, and she wanted a short one that matched it. He hands her a spinning rod that is one of those 9.99 jobbers and says here ya go. You should be good. I couldn't help but laugh. Where do they find these people? I have had the same experience in many, if not all departments there. Most of the time, you can automatically assume you know more than the guy who works there, so if you can't find it, he sure can't. Anybody else notice this in their local stores? Or is it just ours? Yeah, that is funny to an extent, but I would have intervened after he helped her, perhaps because she is an old lady and I would not have wanted my grandma to get misled like that. The reel and rod are not easily compatible and on those grounds alone I would have stepped in. I would have at least told the lady that so that she could make a better decision. I have jumped in to help if I saw the floor person wasn't versed in that type of fishing (eg, floor people know salmon/steelhead stuff and not bass) and have helped folks. The floor person has always been grateful. How's that for an introvert! ;D
DINK WHISPERER Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I expect that from Wal-Mart but i have had this happen to me at BPS as well! Even though it is wrong, i sometimes act as if i am a beginner and see what kind of crap they will feed me! I was in there about three weeks ago i think. I grabbed a Loomis rod and asked the rep if they had a different style. He pointed me to where they supposedly where. I said i already checked there and there are no Loomis rods there. He proceeded to walk me to some Shimano Crucial rods and handed me a MH/EX Fast rod! LOL, i have fun with them when i drop by!
Super User burleytog Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 Is it already time for another thread like this? :
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 1, 2009 Super User Posted July 1, 2009 I don't even ask (or shop much for tackle) at Walmart for that reason, plus I like to give my business to the local mom and pop stores around here. I had a similar story when I went to buy some mollies for my aquarium and asked for three females. The fellow said, "Sure, which ones are those?" I was stunned that he worked in a pet shop and could not tell the sex of fishes. I mentioned this to the manager who said, "Yep, you're right. By the way, do you know of anyone who really knows about fish and would be willing to work for 6 bucks an hour with no benifits?" He kinda had me there. I'd love to work in the tackle section of BPS or someplace like that, although all my earnings would be gone before I could cash the check. I just love great tackle or any nice precision machine. I'd also love to learn ALL about it and sell folks exactly what they needed. I have gotten some good advice from both employees and customers at BPS. Plus you can hardly beat the return policy. I was kinda on the fence about the Fishing Buddy fish finder and the tackle manager told me, "Heck, buy it, try it out. If you don't like it for any reason just bring it back." I said, "Just because I don't like it?" He said yep, no questions asked, no problem withing 30 days. And I did bring it back. It just was not handy for a float tube. Now the float tube? I LOVE that thing. I've caught more fish in that thing than I ever did from shore or even a boat. Dinks FEAR me! Well, not really cause sometimes they practically jump in my lap. But I love them. They do make me wonder about what happens when a 8 pounder gets hooked. The little ones give me a workout! Fight their little hearts out for sure. A float tube and a 10 pounder using a x-rap ..u gotta do a youtube of that
D4u2s0t Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 This is a pet peve of mine. People who open thier mouth and have no idea what the hell they are talking about. I met a guy who had a baitcaster from 87 it looked like... I said "man thats a vintage! I havnt seen anything like this" He said "no it's just a pro model. Most people have never seen ones like mine." All while fishing a pink worm on a brim hook, bobber, and beetle spin at the top of it on a 5'5 rod from 81 and like 14 lb mono from 91. Told me he catches 15lbers all day long. His line wasnt even through the line guide... it was just hanging out the open spool then through the rod guides. Reel example... Why cant people just ask or not say anything when they know dam well they are idiots? I dont get it. in the car world we call that a ricer lol... is there a name for that in the fishing world, besides an idiot?
DINK WHISPERER Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I thought a ricer was a Honda Civic with a 6ft wing on the trunk lid!?!
Super User 5bass Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 The fun is over fellas, gotta put this one to sleep.
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