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.
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