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Trigger
 
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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 at Outcast 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 "near shore 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 tags do not replace the sarcastic snears and B.S that I'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 from A 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 .
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White Marlin
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well said sir. 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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Snapper
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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 to support our locally owned tackle shops.
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Mingo
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| 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 rod in 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 when were 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.
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Grouper
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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! ) 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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Grouper
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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.
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Trigger
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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.
rob883@yahoo.com
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