That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of, a BPS built in one of the biggest striper fishing areas in the world not carrying striper gear. Not even cast nets? Sounds like grounds for divorce to me. I quit buying all 'expensive' BPS products like rods and reels due to their godawful warranties and cruddy quality and durability. Try to take a rod back after a year and a half, good luck. I'm sticking to my Falcons, All Stars, St. Croixs, and GLoomis's which all have at least a 5 year warranty if not lifetime. They do provide "jobs" but also take many businesses and livelihoods away from local folks. If you must shop there, do so, but don't buy their big stuff because they won't back it up. My .02.

Shawn McNew
Seein' Stripes Guide Service
Wildlife Fisheries Science UT
Georgia Forestry Commission