Bass Pro

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

Weak. You can say good bye to even more bait and tackles.

Pete's right. The Mom and Pop B&T's are gonna take a real hit. I have been to several in Florida and there is no way a little shop can compete. CAbela's in East Hartford CT. and now a possible BP in Foxboro. #^&#^&#^&#^&'s in Plymouth. The little guy is gonna be a fond memory.

[lurch]

isnt it true that most B&Ts profits come from bait and not the tackle?? I dont think that BP will sell eels and or bait.

[BrianS]

ive been to the bass pro shops here in Myrtle Beach (on vacation) 3 times already this week... that place is the mecca...

But from what I saw, they do no sell bait.

I also tend to think the reason why I like this one so much is because being in the south they have different offerings from a store in the north...

I dont see myself running to foxboro (and I am only 15 mins away) every time I want a plug... just to head the other way to the cape.

[Nebe]

you wont see me there.

[lurch]

I am guessing that they will have more saltwater stuff than other BP shops. I went to BP in upstate NY and was SUPER dissapointed that they did not have any saltwater equipment because they are not near the saltwater.

i will admit that dealing with local shops is nice but IMO the price of lures is out of control and maybe BP will control the increase of lures.

[outfished]

BP will control the cost of plugs and other "gear" until all the M&P's disappear, then watch the price's skyrocket with less competition. My 2 cents anyways. Won't be seeing me there anytime soon.

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Nebe

you wont see me there.

Good, we do not want any of the Narragansett rabble in our neighborhood

[pmueller]

Obviously the Northeast is being targeted by these corporate chains. Cabelas is trying to get a store in East Hartford. Rumors being told, the deal is being held up a little, Cabelas is looking for some sort of tax break.
Not only will they hurt the BandT but also boat dealers and marinas.

[dickmont]

While Bass Pro may not be as insideous as WallMart as far as the local economy goes, they will no doubt have a negative impact on the local B&T's. Any business that you give them leaves the community. You can no doubt get some lures for less money but can you get the ones that you really want. Our local plug builders can't keep up with the demand they have now, do you really think the shelves will be stocked with Habs and all the rest. Part of the process of being a "Fisherman" aside from catching fish is the interaction with with other fishermen that takes place at the B&T's. Is that worth maybe a buck or two a lure more to me, you bet it is. These shops are run by fishermen just like the rest of us. My 2-cents.

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

Good, we do not want any of the Narragansett rabble in our neighborhood

where is the love RIJIMMY????

[Skip N]

I have always been guilty of shopping at the big box stores. But after going to the Saltwater edge in Newport today i dont know if i will ever go back to the big stores. Holy crap what a store! I hadnt been there in a couple years and wow i was blown away. Holy pluggage i thought i died and went to heaven!! I'm not sure if that was Pete G i talked to today but what a class act and one heck of a store. Picked up some of those sweet looking AfterHours Jr. Spooksters and a 9' Tica rod to throw some heavier plugs. Now i dont think Bass Pro would be able to help me like that. And I know they wouldnt have all those perty custom plugs

[FormerUser]

I personally don't see any point in opening one.

If I was going to buy something from Basspro or Cabelas I would just mail order it.With a click of the mouse you've got yourself a new reel etc.In most cases the shipping is less than the sales tax you'd pay anyways.And it just doesn't take that long to get to your front door.I've never waited more than 5 days for something from one these places.

If I go to the Foxboro store and buy $200 worth of stuff I pay $10 bucks in tax
plus the $20+ in gas to get there.If you live next door it might worth it but most folks gotta drive a few miles.Much easier and cheaper to shop and buy while sittin' on my a$$.