Bass Pro

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by zacs

I don't know why you guys associate this place with Walmart. Its not like there is one on every corner. Theres maybe 10 in the whole country. It is not like they are driving manufacturers to go to china so they can offer lower prices. This place is a destination. A sportsmans paridise. And I don't get it about the prices. If you want cabella's or bass pro pricing, just buy it from thier catalog or on the web. Who cares if there is one nearby. Anybody can get that price, anywhere.

Zac

BassPro alone has over 40 stores and by the end of next year over 50.Cabelas now has 15 with another 8 soon.Where these places open the little guy closes.

Are you ever going to find a Hab's or Tattoo's at one of these?Not a chance.Why?These guys don't have the resources of minimum wage or foreign workers to churn out thousands of plugs.And if they did the plugs would become sub-standard.

I'll go to the grand opening and play with a bunch of stuff.If I find something I truly like I'll head over to SWE and ask Pete "Hey Pete,can you order this for me?"

[RoyL]

I have to say those big places can't give the the same info that the small shops have, plus they don't sell bait. I think the shops that have there local crowd will continue to do well. They will loose some buisness, but for the most part I think they will be okay, Plus you wont find a good wooden plug on there shelves.

[Raider Ronnie]

Why the heck would they pick Foxboro to put a Bass Pro store?
There's no fishing here!!!
Just some small lakes and ponds for a small amount of fresh water fishing!!!
There is a small Abuchon store in Foxboro center, so i'm guessing that where it is ???

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by RoyL

I think the shops that have there local crowd will continue to do well. They will loose some buisness, but for the most part I think they will be okay, Plus you wont find a good wooden plug on there shelves.

See, that's the issue right there, IMO. Ever met a rich tackle shop owner? Even one that's doing well? If he is was it the tackle shop that got him there? Losing just a little business really hurts most shops.

[TheSpecialist]

Let's face it, are you going to drive 10, 20, 30, 100 miles out of your way from fishing to go there. Sure you may make a trip or two there every year, but these guys are not going to put the dent into the shops you think they will. When was the last time you guys looked at their catalog? I think it will be good for many other reasons, camping gear, hunting gear, clothing , and accessories like boots ,gps units etc. Remember they don't just sell fishing equipment, they are also going to be selling boats. Like others have mentioned you won't get live bait or up to date reports there, so I would'nt worry about it.

[FormerUser]

Originally Posted by TheSpecialist

Let's face it, are you going to drive 10, 20, 30, 100 miles out of your way from fishing to go there. Sure you may make a trip or two there every year, but these guys are not going to put the dent into the shops you think they will. When was the last time you guys looked at their catalog? I think it will be good for many other reasons, camping gear, hunting gear, clothing , and accessories like boots ,gps units etc. Remember they don't just sell fishing equipment, they are also going to be selling boats. Like others have mentioned you won't get live bait or up to date reports there, so I would'nt worry about it.

As far as freshwater fishing goes these places have everything.When I say everything I mean everything.Try finding a mom&pop b&t within logical driving distance of one these places.This I know,I've seen the Houston store.

This is a massive corporation.These folks aren't stupid,they're opening this store because the market here says they can.Simply put you can't keep a local b&t open with custom handmade plugs and rods and bait alone.