Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening all this week

[Brian D.]

Anyone going to visit and attend the festivities? Lots of fanfare and sales brochures in all the media sources. Guests such as Arnold S., Jimmy Houston, some NASCAR guy, old football stars, and other more notable folks will be there. Oh and of course we can't forget Bailey's 10 lb. toad, "Tinkerbell".

Anyone working and doing product or tank demos?

I'll be there most of the day on Friday and Sunday in the tackle dept. working the Blakemore Roadrunner line. Stop by and say hello.

[smpboy]

ill be their not sure what day but iam defintely gonna cum check it out i just hope its not to crowded

[mark poulson]

Take lots of pictures, Brian. It's going to be a while until I get down there, so I'll be looking for your pics.

[Pete Marino]

"Providing oral stimulation" to anybody with a $10 bill in hand...and word has it Hippie will be trying to one up Guy by offering a 2 for 1 special and a guarantee that he love you long time.

Pete

[Lance]

How cool would that be, Pauls 10 lbr named "Tinkerbell"

[JasperW]

I was going to go tomorrow to see about buying a new boat , but i heard from very reliable sources that it is going to be a nightmare.
parking lot has room for only 1000-1200 cars and there is still equiptment in some area's. And the police is already getting ready for road shut down's and traffic issues and the mal acccross the street is having security to keep people from parking there.

i guess i'll have to wait a wek or so.
Have a tourney sat night at DVL so This weekend is pretty much a bust for going anyway's.

[Mike Phua]

Hey Jasper get over to Angler's Marine............they carry the whole tracker line. No crowds, no traffic, and good people who actually fish besides I've already been to Bass Pro on Sunday.........you might be able to talk to 2 or 3 people that actually have a clue about fishing. MP

[Kevin]

I was in there last Thursday for Mercury training and the place is crazy! It reminds me a whole lot of the Vegas store but seems bigger. I got a chance to eat at the restaurant there and the food is killer. Bumped into Mitch Southern who was doing a little recon . I think this store will be great; Not only for BPS but also for all of the surrounding boat dealers as well.

[smpboy]

thursday all robo worms are 40% off i think thats when ill be their

[DeltaDan]

I have quite a few of my very close "Family" that are camped out there now- will be tailgating and bbq'ing more food tommorow than what was ever at a L.A. Raiders game..............Go figure. They then will be in some various booths.



If you wana hook up with them for eats and a spell of visiting.....please feel free to PM me your cell # so you all can hook up with them.



Cheers and hope you all have an Awesome day tommorow !!

[mark poulson]

I was going to go tomorrow to see about buying a new boat .

Mike's right. Anglers is the only place to buy a Tracker, no matter what model.
Just becaus BPS owns Tracker doesn't make them the place to buy, unless they're giving unreal deals.
Even if they are offering great deals, check with Rick at Anglers.
He can probably work something out, and you want to have him in your corner if boat issues arrise.
And Anglers is where you'll probably wind up taking your boat for service.

[MCSPIN]

I'll be there tonight with my red Angler's Marine T-Shirt on.

Gary

[hippie]

made it there today all kinds of stuff and a whole lot of junk i don't use man seen people buying some crazy stuff, made my junk in my garage that i don't use gold. could probably have a rumage sale in front of BPS and make alot of money off my old junk. turners is going to be out of business in no time. gun selection sweet. Grover ibnstead of opening the san diego place you should of invested in a sporting goods store people were spending money like crazy even white trash looking people that probably didn't have any money had shopping carts of junk

[Ricky-S]

I took the wife over yesturday and we had dinner at BPS.

I walked through the store and things looked really busy. One trip through the tackle department proved that most of their staff knew very little about fishing not alone bass fishing.

It's a tourest attraction.

My grandfather wants to go. He's never been to one.

[gcopple]

ricky, i agree, i was disapointed with the staff, crazy thing is i still managed to spend $500! the food was great though. wish i would have seen you, could have used some tips on some secret baits!

george

[mike goodwin]

Boy the last time I went to BPS in Vegas, I just jumped up and down. Anglers Pro Shop in Havasu and Anglers Marine is the sssssssttt. But BPS does have some good cloths...Whatever...

ANGLERS MARINE FOR BASS BOATS #1......Mike G

[Schneider Fishing]

Took the family to Bass Pro Shops today - Sunday. Had to go at least once to check the place out. Like Mike G. said, not much I can get there that I can't get at Angler's or Last Chance except maybe Artwork, Clothes, and food.

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54.1 miles each way ($20 in gas)
1 hour drive each way (with wife and kids)
Dinner out at Mexican Restaurant ($35)
Visit to Bass Pro Shops and dealing withthe crowd ($200)


Getting up in the morning and having your kids ask if they can go to Bass Pro Shops and having your wife agree (PRICELESS!)

[Brian D.]

Johnny Morris would be proud. The store broke all kinds of records in attendance, sales, etc. Every isle had 10-15 customers wandering around.

I worked in front of the aquarium on Friday and Sunday. Pretty cool when someone asks for your autograph. Felt kinda weird, but when kids come up and say sign my hat, it's a real joy.

The crowd loved the tank demo. I stood on the tiny rock outcropping with little room to cast and demo techniques, but it didn't seem to matter. Those fish were annihilating the Ribbit frog and Zoom fluke. Lots of ooohs and ahhhs watching (crowd had the fish eye view) as the fish stalked and ate the bait. Of course the hooks were bent over. As the manager said to me.. Mr. Morris doesn't like his pet fish hurt.