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Went to the new BPS Sunday and the place was packed with people and neat stuff. I did however do something that I have not been able to do atOutcast or GB Bait & Tackle , I left without spending one red cent.

They have made a sporting goods store rival DisneyWorld , everywhere you look there are tons of "stuff" . Problem was that for the "nearshore and slightly off shore " fishing that I do, they had less than I had hoped for. "some " moldcraft, Islander, no Black Bart , and few Yo-Zuri trolling lures.

I will say that it was fun and I am glad I went, but matching shirts and name tagsdo not replace the sarcastic snears and B.S thatI've come to look foward to around here.

Nothing the CEO of BPS can do will come close to what Tommy H., Paul R. Chris P .,,, and the list goes on and on fromA thru Joe Z. have done for years.

I am sure that I could have spent a lot there ,but I'll save it for next spring when I'll be FIRST in line AGAIN .

John B.

well said sir.:clap

at the bass pro shops in destin, they have an entire set of green 'Z' series penn reels.

i offered the guy $1,000 bucks cash money for it,.. he said no

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Boardfeet

Good to know you like to keep your money with the local guys. I feel the same....The big box stores get enough....I hope everyone on here gets the message and helps tosupport our locally owned tackle shops.

sailsunfurled

Well I will chime in here a little as I do spend money at Outcast and Gulf Breeze Bait& Tackle...When a 5 pack of Owner circle hooks is $2 more with the locals, it does give me pause and most of the hangers are empty with no 7/0 or 8/0 sizes it will make you order online or go to the chain stores. This topic made me ponder, every reel and rodin my garage has been bought local but every time I went in the stores this summer they were out of tackle that I use to bottom fish...I'm just saying. Who do you inquir about when the next shipment is coming in? The kid behind the counter? THE best answer I got to whenwere the Owner hooks coming in was "We're out?" Tell the employees when that stuff is coming in...I'll be back then and not online ordering it. Or at the chain stores.

Rant off...I only say this 'cause I want the local guys to make it.

bonita dan

Its kind of like buying an off the rack suit vs a custom tailored one. Do I own a suit,well no but I like the feel of customed tailored service and yep,i've been drinkin a little. Myself and an unnamed forum member(we'll call this member Jeff to avoid confusion)visited the BSp on Sat. and the only thing they were missing was the Rat from Disneyland. Nice store I'll give them that but I don't like crowds when trying to purchase something,don't know what I wanted to buy,heck maybe just a visor(Huh Jeff!oke) I'll do my fishing shopping in a place that will listen to my needs instead of trying to make the sale that lands them the title of fishing expert in their saltwater dept. BTW,the gator was good in their 90min. wait restaurant.

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true-king

I've had the same trouble finding exactly what I need at bass pro. They have a broad range of fishing stuff, but its hard to find specific items.

rob883

The guys at Outcast have been very top notch !!! Each one of them has been very friendly and worked like they were on comission but did not try to make a sale.They just listened to me and made a suggestion.I like shopping there and will even pay a few bucks more for something there.

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Brant Peacher

The problem you have should not be directed at Outcast, GBB&T, or Owner hooks. Since the new regulations went into effect Owner has sold so many circle hooks that alot of their hooks were on backorder. The material to make these hooks wasnt as easy to get this year as in the past. The guys at Owner have been doing everything in their power to get these hooks to the customers like Outcast and GBB&T. I have word that shipping will be better in the 09 year. You should have no problem finding everything you need at either one of these stores. Im the regional sales rep for Owner hooks so if you have any questions then please pm me.

Boardfeet

I do have to agree they are often out of the things I want as well......Maybe they need a suggestion box..I know you're readin this Tom:doh

JoeZ

The main reason I never shop at BPS is I don't get the "Oh hell, what does he want now" look when I walk in that I'm used to locally.

That and the closest one is an hour and change away.