Went to Bass Pro Shops today

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I can't believe they are not as well stocked on saltwater gear as fresh!!! They have many stores right on the coast do they not??? I think they need to spend more time researching the types of fishing that are done in the areas they plan to open their stores!

Gibbs were the only lures on the shelf that were interesting. They had Yozuri, but most were gone andlooking at the shelf tags I didn't recognize the ones they did stock.

Freshwater fishing one can do year round. The fish are held captive in thier environments. Hence the catering to the freshies. BPS is heaven for the freshies, no doubt.

Liked the clothes selection, and the footwear selection doesn't hold a back seat to anyone. And where do you go now that someone actually fits footwear to you, and runs out back for the shoes.

[Backbeach Jake]

Even BP's catalogue does nothing for me. I have yet to go and I have a feeling that it may be a one time trip. #^&#^&#^&#^&'s is about the same. Freshy oriented. Fine, I have friends in tackle shops from one end of the Cape to the other, I have a real hard time feeling comfy about wishing BP better. I get way better service and knowledge for the local guys, and the local guys have saved my butt and wallet many times from making a very expensive mistake. All in all Bass Pro is a wonder of the world for sure, but I personally like to get wowed on the beach. This is not a knock on BP, just an opinion.