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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: pete12 on November 19, 2011, 08:13:58 AM
Title: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: pete12 on November 19, 2011, 08:13:58 AM
Want to do some shopping tomorrow mornin for some new ice gear. (shanty, rods, etc.) where do you think is better? Bass pro or cabelas? And is the bass pro in Dundee better for ice gear, than cinncinatti? Been looking at the 2 man clam w sled.... Never had clam... Is it durable? Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: mitch131 on November 19, 2011, 08:18:39 AM
bass pro has everything you will need.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: davek on November 19, 2011, 08:22:40 AM
Bass pro has the best selection and customer service
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: slabslayer on November 19, 2011, 10:05:25 AM
Agree on the Bass Pro. I was in Cincinnati 2 weeks ago and they had some ice stuff, but not as much as I would have liked. I know the 2 up north, the one in Detroit, and the one by Toledo off the turnpike both have a good selection of ice equipment. And yes Clam is very durable. Had one for 10 years before the shell went bad. And it was in a place where I could leave it on the ice for days at a time without worrying about theft. Snow, wind, rain didn't bother it. They make a great product.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: icebucketjohn on November 19, 2011, 04:44:26 PM
Yep. BP is outstanding in merchandise selection.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: crv423 on November 19, 2011, 05:07:47 PM
Hey Pete12, been awhile, if I were you I would buy a support pack from IFO for 20 and head to fin feather fur, at 10 percent off your going to save alot of money.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: jumpy on November 20, 2011, 06:38:05 AM
Yesterday I went to the Rossford BPS. They have a wonderful selection of ice gear plus the staff is very helpful. Big sale on ice gear starting in a few days. Phil knows his stuff.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: MDBuckeye on November 20, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
I know this is an either or question so I will say both Cabela's and Bass Pro have their moments BUT I try to spend my money with the little guys if at all possible. The majority of my ice gear comes from small companies ordered online.
I'm just sayin...
As crv said, Fin Feather and Fur has a great selection of gear, never seen their ice selection but if it's anything like their soft water gear then they have tons. The price is usually pretty on par with BPS and Cabela's as well.
Good luck and happy spending!
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: Minnowhead on November 20, 2011, 06:41:09 PM
I'm a Cabelas guy. Got the Visa, so I use the points ;D
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: 1977walleyeguy on November 20, 2011, 09:10:49 PM
Yesterday I went to the Rossford BPS. They have a wonderful selection of ice gear plus the staff is very helpful. Big sale on ice gear starting in a few days. Phil knows his stuff.
Jumpy,
know by chance exactly when the sale is?
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: davidhoheisel on November 20, 2011, 09:48:44 PM
I was just at fin fur and feather on Friday. They have everything. In stock except there clam products which should be in this week.
Crv is correct that you will receive 10% off if you become a team member. The 10% off does not include shanties, augers and electonics because there is not a big mark up in these items.
As far as selection they have it all and will save a trip to Dundee.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: OhioFisher19 on November 20, 2011, 10:09:26 PM
CABELAS. Bass pro has the stuff but cabelas has the service and the stuff along with better prices. If anything at all goes wrong cabelas will take it back no questions asked and make you satisfied! I am close to a bass pro in toledo and the cabelas in dundee and will make the drive to cabelas anytime. Well worth the trip for me!
Good luck!
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: jumpy on November 21, 2011, 07:07:17 AM
Friday. Phil in the ice department said they had a back room full of ice gear ready to go onto the floor.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: HardWater Junkie on November 21, 2011, 01:36:05 PM
I would deffenetly save the gas and go to The Fin. With the money saved on the gas and with the 10% discount that is a lot of extra money thats can buy even more ice gear.
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: pete12 on November 21, 2011, 02:55:49 PM
After weighing the pros and cons ( for me and dad) We ended up getting the clam voyager. Can't wait to get it on the ice!! Thanks again for the help!
Title: Re: Bass Pro or Cabelas
Post by: davek on November 22, 2011, 10:48:22 PM
Great choice I bought the same this year the boys and I cant wait to get it out