bass pro shop

[Seein Stripes]

Yank, the Nashville store is near the Grand Ol' Opry, I think. Only went there that one time, last time for sure! I hope you know where the new one is at exit 407, it's right on the interstate. You could hit a semi with a super spook from the parking lot with a good cast.

Yes, I haven't had to redeem any warranties from Cabela's, but all of the folks I know have had great experiences with them. Only bad thing is driving to Nebraska to go shopping! Unless it's off Ebay, all of my fishing gear comes from local stores that I can take it back if it ssuuucks.

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

[mperry]

I hope that all BP shops are not like that. We had one just open up near where I live. (Clarksville Indiana) I have only been there one time but checked out as much as I could. The store was very crowded. Everyone that we did talk to was very helpful from the boat dealers to the people on the floor. Did not try to hard to sell us anything but answered all our questions. Since this store just opened that may be why but I hope it does not get like the ones that I am reading about here. I have not bought anything from them yet but am planning to. I am thinking very hard about purchasing a new fish and ski boat from them. Anyone had any dealing with them over a boat. If so would this be a mistake.
Mike Perry

[LtFuzz]

Before buying a boat from anyone I would check out the service ...Oh, I forgot BPS service department is in
Springfield...They can fix minor, very minor things at the local store, but anything major is subed out and down time on parts from Springfield...Louisville has several very reputable dealers...

[mperry]

I have been talking with Plapps also. They are around Cincinati and I have read a lot of his posts on some of teh other forums. Starting to get a little concerned about the BP shops. I read a lot of the forums and you guys are not the only ones that seem to have issues with them. Don't get me wrong I loved the store here at home but it's the only one I have been in. I have a couple of gift cards to use there but I usually don't buy anything big so not a lot to worry about. Mostly will be buying some tackle and fishing line. Has anyone ever dealt with Plapps. They seem to be pretty knowledgeable and I have been getting several e-mails from them about the boats they have.