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Love Bass Pro Shops, but shop a lot at wally world due to convenience....
I can never decide between Bass Pro or Cabela's. I haven't been to Academy forever. I go to wal mart for my general shopping. The store I try and frequent the most is a "mom and pop" shop near KC called Rogers lures. They have tons of fishing gear(as you can imangtion) and cater big time to us waterfowlers. Their selection of deeks and ammo is astonshing. They are also Matthews and Bowtech dealers.(Sorry for the plug, but its a great local store.)
I love the mom and pop shop because they take the time to treat you right. They know all of the recent fishing reports, they know all of the best gear and setups for what you want to do, and they will teach.
However, they cannot carry the selection that the big boys have, so I often order what mom and pop don't have from Cabelas.
I love bass pro and cabelas. But cabelas kind of screwed me this year, I bought two new game cameras and a week later one with more pixels went on sale. So I decided to take the two I bought back and by the better model. Long story short they didnt give me my full return back, which the cameras hadnt even been open. Also for price I find academy is cheaper but the people (in my experience) behind the gun counter dont know much about.... well anything.
I buy my hunting gear from Cabelas and my fishing gear from Bass Pro. but i buy my ammo at Walmart usually.
I love Bass Pro and Cabelas but Bass pro make better products themselves. example reels. but cabelas bargain cave is just awesome. i will only buy something from cabelas if it is in their. in the end bass pro is better in my opinion.
Since there are few "mom and pop" shops in my area (of the two that are within 20 miles, one is great for fishing tackle but overpriced ($10 for a Shadrap?) and the other is run by a bunch of grumpy yahoos and is also way overpriced) I end up ordering tons of stuff from Cabelas, haven't had an issue yet, and got some good bargains to boot.
Mom and Pop shoops for minnows and info, bass pro or Cabelas for large amounts of gear.
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I like the mom and pop shops for the atmosphere and conversation. For convenience and choice of selection I would have to go with Academy. It's only 20 minutes from my home, it's 90 miles to the nearest bass pro store.
I like Bass Pro Shop for fishing gear and Cabela's for hunting gear. Although I try to go to the mom and pop shops as much as possible
Order from Cabelas online, but bass pro for in store needs!
I really like Bass Pro. The prices usually tend to be cheaper than Cabelas too. I personally will never shop at Cabelas again due to an issue that I had with them regarding goose decoys. They told me that they had the decoys that I had wanted in stock, so I drove to Sydney from Denver. (I wanted to avoid the shipping charges and excess handling fees for such a large purchase) Well anyway when I got up there they informed me that they did not have them. They offered that In-Store pick up but that is an extremely stupid concept. A company that I had been very loyal too due to its grand customer service really failed.
I find that the majority of the time Gander Mountain has the best price on guns and a good selection too. i always go to Gander and check first on guns before I go anywhere else.
I just ordered a reel from bass pro and it has been two weeks. im getting antsee
Its crazy, I have two Bass Pro's and a Cabelas all within 60 miles of each other in the Kansas City area. Really convenient but unfortunately has put a hurting on a lot of the mom and pop shops in the area. When I have my choice and time I driving to Liberty, Mo and hittin up Roger's Sporting Goods. Been going there since I was a kid and they know my by first name. Prices are usually cheaper then the big boy's and if not, they price match! Feels like a real outdoors man store without all the glitz and glammer.
if i need live bait or worms its deff a mom and pop but if im in a pinch and need something quick it always wally-world but if i got a day of free shopping for fishing stuff i wouldnt be able to decide cabelas or bass pros
I like cabelas if I have time to drive down to it. The mom and pops stores appreciate your business more and they treat you like they do as well. Wally world, at least what I have seen is full of people who don't want to help you. When you arrive at the sportsmans' counter it is people that scatter when you need help.
I love cabelas it is my dream store next to Sportsman's warehouse
I try to support the mom and pops stores as much as possible. They are priceless when it comes to local knowledge....spending a couple bucks on some lures you probably dont need/already have can get you a long way if you know the right questions to ask. That being said, this is not always possible. If I had to choose between Bass Pro or Cabelas for fishing gear it would be Bass Pro hands down. I have been to a number of Cabelas where they didnt even have the hooks I wanted. Besides, Bass Pro has a much bigger selection overall. When it comes to hunting Cabelas and Bass Pro are one in the same for the most part....but if i had to choose i would say Cabelas for hunting gear.
Love2Hunt- I have also had some problems with Cabelas. The people that worked there where less than smart.
Cabelas. A true american company.
I've been shopping Cabela's since they were running ads in the back of the magazines and I've never had a bad experience. Their customer service has always gone the extra mile for me. Prices are competitive. I have met with indifference from Bass Pro, but only isolated instances. Every employee has a bad day now and then.
Out of the ones listed I like Cabela's, but I buy most of my gear at Gander Mountain due to the fact that there is one 10 minutes from my house.
I go to Cabela's for the experience and to see what's new. I tend to buy some fishing gear from there. I get equipment for my bow from Cabela's but my bow and arrows come from local shops.
mom and pop or academy. Academy has lots of stuff and are cheaper, plus theyll bargain a bit more. never been to cabelas. Bass pro is a great store, and i love it, but academy is just a little cheaper. I usually buy my ammo at walmart.
mom and pop or academy. Academy has lots of stuff and are cheaper, plus theyll bargain a bit more. never been to cabelas. Bass pro is a great store, and i love it, but academy is just a little cheaper. I usually buy my ammo at walmart.
I like cabela's but I love sportsman's warehouse way better
Bass Pro is the way to go for bait and tackle.
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I buy my hunting gear from Cabelas and my fishing gear from Bass Pro. but i buy my ammo at Walmart usually.
Mom and Pop shoops for minnows and info, bass pro or Cabelas for large amounts of gear.
I can never decide between Bass Pro or Cabela's. I haven't been to Academy forever. I go to wal mart for my general shopping. The store I try and frequent the most is a "mom and pop" shop near KC called Rogers lures. They have tons of fishing gear(as you can imangtion) and cater big time to us waterfowlers. Their selection of deeks and ammo is astonshing. They are also Matthews and Bowtech dealers.(Sorry for the plug, but its a great local store.)
I love the mom and pop shop because they take the time to treat you right. They know all of the recent fishing reports, they know all of the best gear and setups for what you want to do, and they will teach.
However, they cannot carry the selection that the big boys have, so I often order what mom and pop don't have from Cabelas.
I love Bass Pro and Cabelas but Bass pro make better products themselves. example reels. but cabelas bargain cave is just awesome. i will only buy something from cabelas if it is in their. in the end bass pro is better in my opinion.
Since there are few "mom and pop" shops in my area (of the two that are within 20 miles, one is great for fishing tackle but overpriced ($10 for a Shadrap?) and the other is run by a bunch of grumpy yahoos and is also way overpriced) I end up ordering tons of stuff from Cabelas, haven't had an issue yet, and got some good bargains to boot.
I like Bass Pro Shop for fishing gear and Cabela's for hunting gear. Although I try to go to the mom and pop shops as much as possible
I really like Bass Pro. The prices usually tend to be cheaper than Cabelas too. I personally will never shop at Cabelas again due to an issue that I had with them regarding goose decoys. They told me that they had the decoys that I had wanted in stock, so I drove to Sydney from Denver. (I wanted to avoid the shipping charges and excess handling fees for such a large purchase) Well anyway when I got up there they informed me that they did not have them. They offered that In-Store pick up but that is an extremely stupid concept. A company that I had been very loyal too due to its grand customer service really failed.
I find that the majority of the time Gander Mountain has the best price on guns and a good selection too. i always go to Gander and check first on guns before I go anywhere else.
Cabelas. A true american company.
Love Bass Pro Shops, but shop a lot at wally world due to convenience....
I love bass pro and cabelas. But cabelas kind of screwed me this year, I bought two new game cameras and a week later one with more pixels went on sale. So I decided to take the two I bought back and by the better model. Long story short they didnt give me my full return back, which the cameras hadnt even been open. Also for price I find academy is cheaper but the people (in my experience) behind the gun counter dont know much about.... well anything.
Shops*
I like the mom and pop shops for the atmosphere and conversation. For convenience and choice of selection I would have to go with Academy. It's only 20 minutes from my home, it's 90 miles to the nearest bass pro store.
Order from Cabelas online, but bass pro for in store needs!
I just ordered a reel from bass pro and it has been two weeks. im getting antsee
Its crazy, I have two Bass Pro's and a Cabelas all within 60 miles of each other in the Kansas City area. Really convenient but unfortunately has put a hurting on a lot of the mom and pop shops in the area. When I have my choice and time I driving to Liberty, Mo and hittin up Roger's Sporting Goods. Been going there since I was a kid and they know my by first name. Prices are usually cheaper then the big boy's and if not, they price match! Feels like a real outdoors man store without all the glitz and glammer.
if i need live bait or worms its deff a mom and pop but if im in a pinch and need something quick it always wally-world but if i got a day of free shopping for fishing stuff i wouldnt be able to decide cabelas or bass pros
I like cabelas if I have time to drive down to it. The mom and pops stores appreciate your business more and they treat you like they do as well. Wally world, at least what I have seen is full of people who don't want to help you. When you arrive at the sportsmans' counter it is people that scatter when you need help.
I love cabelas it is my dream store next to Sportsman's warehouse
I try to support the mom and pops stores as much as possible. They are priceless when it comes to local knowledge....spending a couple bucks on some lures you probably dont need/already have can get you a long way if you know the right questions to ask. That being said, this is not always possible. If I had to choose between Bass Pro or Cabelas for fishing gear it would be Bass Pro hands down. I have been to a number of Cabelas where they didnt even have the hooks I wanted. Besides, Bass Pro has a much bigger selection overall. When it comes to hunting Cabelas and Bass Pro are one in the same for the most part....but if i had to choose i would say Cabelas for hunting gear.
Love2Hunt- I have also had some problems with Cabelas. The people that worked there where less than smart.
I've been shopping Cabela's since they were running ads in the back of the magazines and I've never had a bad experience. Their customer service has always gone the extra mile for me. Prices are competitive. I have met with indifference from Bass Pro, but only isolated instances. Every employee has a bad day now and then.
Out of the ones listed I like Cabela's, but I buy most of my gear at Gander Mountain due to the fact that there is one 10 minutes from my house.
I go to Cabela's for the experience and to see what's new. I tend to buy some fishing gear from there. I get equipment for my bow from Cabela's but my bow and arrows come from local shops.
mom and pop or academy. Academy has lots of stuff and are cheaper, plus theyll bargain a bit more. never been to cabelas. Bass pro is a great store, and i love it, but academy is just a little cheaper. I usually buy my ammo at walmart.
mom and pop or academy. Academy has lots of stuff and are cheaper, plus theyll bargain a bit more. never been to cabelas. Bass pro is a great store, and i love it, but academy is just a little cheaper. I usually buy my ammo at walmart.
I like cabela's but I love sportsman's warehouse way better
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Bass Pro is the way to go for bait and tackle.
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