Bass Pro vs Cabelas

bassinbob · 04-25-06, 07:25 PM

I have been to Cabelas but not Bass Pro. The closest BP is about 3 to 4 hours away from where I live. Has anyone been to both and would it be worth it for a trip to BP. I really don't need anything except BP's soft rod case that holds 12 rods. And maybe some baits. And maybe one of those hats that has a neck shade. And some new line. And a new seat for my boat. And a lure retriever. And lol.

Bob

ROBZILLA · 04-25-06, 07:33 PM

Order on line might save you the trip. I would say they are about the same.after you figure out gas they way it is now. save the trip for something special.

Rebbasser · 04-25-06, 07:37 PM

I'm with zilla-oftentimes the store won't have what you are looking for-out of stock. With the price of gas it would probably cost you more than the shipping. That said, the feeling of walking into a BPS or Cabelas is hard to describe-think kid in a candy store

That rod holder is nice-great way to transport your rods. I've had one for several years and it can come in real handy.

bass kicker · 04-25-06, 08:39 PM

i have yet to go to cabelas i am not sure where the nearest one is i just went to bps and it is probaly one of my favorite stores along with every other bait shop there is

lizardsrule · 04-25-06, 10:26 PM

Been to several BPS's now, and I'm about to order online anymore. It's great to be there, but as already stated, the inventory isn't what I really want, especially the certain products I buy is the important thing to me. And I can always get those on-line, without driving $1,000,000,000.00 worth of gas outa my vehicle to do it. I'm guessing Cabela's isn't any different. I actually like a lot of their items on-line, ask my bank account LOL

Lizards

IL.bassin36 · 04-25-06, 10:59 PM

While I agree that online ordering is easier, I suggest that if anyone is around Springfield Mo, do stop by BPS. It is absolutly unbelievable. As a matter of fact it is the Bassers Mecca. All bass fisherman should be required to make a pilgrimage there.

bassguy2004 · 04-26-06, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by IL.bassin

While I agree that online ordering is easier, I suggest that if anyone is around Springfield Mo, do stop by BPS. It is absolutly unbelievable. As a matter of fact it is the Bassers Mecca. All bass fisherman should be required to make a pilgrimage there.

I've been to the BPS in Springfield, and the one in Orlando Fl, I was in total awe of them, my take is if you wait long enough they will build one close to you. They are already coming west. One of them in Reno, Las Vegas, and one in Manteca, before I know it there will be one down the street from me.

InEccess · 04-26-06, 12:56 AM

Now, I've only ever been to the Bass Pro Shop in the Rundel (sic) Mills Mall in Baltimore Marryland, but it's about the same as the Cabela's in West Virginia. While the mall store didn't have the boats that I'm sure the Bass Pro in Harrisburg has, it's lure selection is probably about the same and that's about the same as Cabela's. Personally, between the two, I like Cabela's alittle more because I like the camping section they have upstairs. The only difference I notice was that BPS has less in the way of hunting gear and camo then Cabela's, but they're about the same in lure section. Cabela's probably has more if you count the trout and fly fishing. Then again, like I said, the BPS I was in was inside a mall.

1FASTLASER · 04-26-06, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bassinbob

I have been to Cabelas but not Bass Pro. The closest BP is about 3 to 4 hours away from where I live. Has anyone been to both and would it be worth it for a trip to BP. I really don't need anything except BP's soft rod case that holds 12 rods. And maybe some baits. And maybe one of those hats that has a neck shade. And some new line. And a new seat for my boat. And a lure retriever. And lol.

Bob

Been to both and they are about the same. I may look around and drool abit but normally look online or local tackle shops to get my bait monkey fix. I always shop around to get the best price. Normally I save myself a few bucks and the plus of finding new things to try.

JB · 04-26-06, 10:45 AM

The bps in cincy is ok, but didn't have the stocked items on the shelves I was hoping to find, plus a tad pricey, but I guess all plastics have gone up.

Hef · 04-28-06, 07:22 AM

I've been to both and honestly they are the same.

Herdbull · 04-28-06, 12:22 PM

If you want fishing items, go to BP. Hunting equipment, Cabela's

lovinfishin9 · 04-28-06, 06:53 PM

well the closest bps is to me is about 2 hours away in baltimore or about 4 hours in hampton. Ive been to the one in hampton. it was pretty good. Ive never been to cabelas. Im just waiting for them to build a bass pro close to me because we have 2 walmarts and another one on the way near my house.

bassboogieman · 05-04-06, 12:06 AM

I have two BPS stores and a Cabela's about a 90 minute drive away. I like both. BPS has a better selection when it comes to fishing tackle, although about 1/3 of it is BPS branded merchandise. Cabela's is better for hunting equiment. Prices are virtually identical. A trip to either is fun but costs me more money than shopping on line - BPS hooks you up with your own, personal tackle monkey upon entering the store. But I have learned that something you see in the catalog or on-line may not be carried in the store. I made a trip to Harrisburg for several items in March, the major item I wanted was not "in store" and was only available on-line or ordered from catalog. That didn't make me overly happy, but I compensated and spent money on other things - so much stuff I never knew I needed so badly.... But I prefer on-line purchases for the majority of my tackle needs. It's just easier, no traffic, parking issues, checkout lines, and it's easier to control the impulse purchase.

bassinbob · 05-04-06, 11:35 PM

One thing I was going to order from BPS was a soft rod case. I stopped by the local Gander Mtn. to check if they got the jointed grappler shads in. They didn't so I asked the clerk if they had any soft rod cases. After he told me where to look I saw single ones and ones that held four rods. I saw one out of the package and thought it was the four holder one. I asked him to check the price and it came up a single for $5.99. I figured what the heck and bought it. When I opened it up it was big enough to hold eight rods with reels. What a bargin. I did ok on that one.

Bob

jordan41 · 05-06-06, 12:22 AM

i enjoy going to the stores. it always cool going and seeing all the cool products and the taxidermy they have around. also the fish tanks.

Jackl · 05-06-06, 03:45 PM

I have been to the home office Cabela's in Nebraska and the Cabela's in Kansas City as well as the BPS in Springfield, mo. I am inclined to agree with HERDBULL that Cabela's is best for hunting items and BPS for fishing items.
I was in Cabela's in KC last Wednesday to get three items I needed. They had one of them, so I am going to have to order the other two.

JackL

04-25-06, 07:25 PM	#1
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Bass Pro vs Cabelas I have been to Cabelas but not Bass Pro. The closest BP is about 3 to 4 hours away from where I live. Has anyone been to both and would it be worth it for a trip to BP. I really don't need anything except BP's soft rod case that holds 12 rods. And maybe some baits. And maybe one of those hats that has a neck shade. And some new line. And a new seat for my boat. And a lure retriever. And lol. Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

04-25-06, 07:33 PM	#2
ROBZILLA BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,901	Order on line might save you the trip. I would say they are about the same.after you figure out gas they way it is now. save the trip for something special. __________________ Hang E'm High Till The Gills Go DRY! BARRIE,ONTARIO,CANADA

04-25-06, 07:37 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	I'm with zilla-oftentimes the store won't have what you are looking for-out of stock. With the price of gas it would probably cost you more than the shipping. That said, the feeling of walking into a BPS or Cabelas is hard to describe-think kid in a candy store That rod holder is nice-great way to transport your rods. I've had one for several years and it can come in real handy. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-25-06, 08:39 PM	#4
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i have yet to go to cabelas i am not sure where the nearest one is i just went to bps and it is probaly one of my favorite stores along with every other bait shop there is __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

04-25-06, 10:26 PM	#5
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Been to several BPS's now, and I'm about to order online anymore. It's great to be there, but as already stated, the inventory isn't what I really want, especially the certain products I buy is the important thing to me. And I can always get those on-line, without driving $1,000,000,000.00 worth of gas outa my vehicle to do it. I'm guessing Cabela's isn't any different. I actually like a lot of their items on-line, ask my bank account LOL Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

04-25-06, 10:59 PM	#6
IL.bassin36 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: So. ILL. Posts: 947	While I agree that online ordering is easier, I suggest that if anyone is around Springfield Mo, do stop by BPS. It is absolutly unbelievable. As a matter of fact it is the Bassers Mecca. All bass fisherman should be required to make a pilgrimage there.

04-26-06, 12:56 AM	#8
InEccess BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: East of Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 227	Now, I've only ever been to the Bass Pro Shop in the Rundel (sic) Mills Mall in Baltimore Marryland, but it's about the same as the Cabela's in West Virginia. While the mall store didn't have the boats that I'm sure the Bass Pro in Harrisburg has, it's lure selection is probably about the same and that's about the same as Cabela's. Personally, between the two, I like Cabela's alittle more because I like the camping section they have upstairs. The only difference I notice was that BPS has less in the way of hunting gear and camo then Cabela's, but they're about the same in lure section. Cabela's probably has more if you count the trout and fly fishing. Then again, like I said, the BPS I was in was inside a mall. __________________ Bass Club '07 season Rookie of the Year runner up. '08 seasons Runner Up. Second overall.

04-26-06, 10:45 AM	#10
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	The bps in cincy is ok, but didn't have the stocked items on the shelves I was hoping to find, plus a tad pricey, but I guess all plastics have gone up.

04-28-06, 07:22 AM	#11
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	I've been to both and honestly they are the same. __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

04-28-06, 12:22 PM	#12
Herdbull BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 26	If you want fishing items, go to BP. Hunting equipment, Cabela's

04-28-06, 06:53 PM	#13
lovinfishin9 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Middletown, VA Posts: 566	well the closest bps is to me is about 2 hours away in baltimore or about 4 hours in hampton. Ive been to the one in hampton. it was pretty good. Ive never been to cabelas. Im just waiting for them to build a bass pro close to me because we have 2 walmarts and another one on the way near my house. __________________ Take your caviar and that fish that ain't cooked, take if off a cracker and throw it on a hook. :D :)

05-04-06, 12:06 AM	#14
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I have two BPS stores and a Cabela's about a 90 minute drive away. I like both. BPS has a better selection when it comes to fishing tackle, although about 1/3 of it is BPS branded merchandise. Cabela's is better for hunting equiment. Prices are virtually identical. A trip to either is fun but costs me more money than shopping on line - BPS hooks you up with your own, personal tackle monkey upon entering the store. But I have learned that something you see in the catalog or on-line may not be carried in the store. I made a trip to Harrisburg for several items in March, the major item I wanted was not "in store" and was only available on-line or ordered from catalog. That didn't make me overly happy, but I compensated and spent money on other things - so much stuff I never knew I needed so badly.... But I prefer on-line purchases for the majority of my tackle needs. It's just easier, no traffic, parking issues, checkout lines, and it's easier to control the impulse purchase.

05-04-06, 11:35 PM	#15
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	One thing I was going to order from BPS was a soft rod case. I stopped by the local Gander Mtn. to check if they got the jointed grappler shads in. They didn't so I asked the clerk if they had any soft rod cases. After he told me where to look I saw single ones and ones that held four rods. I saw one out of the package and thought it was the four holder one. I asked him to check the price and it came up a single for $5.99. I figured what the heck and bought it. When I opened it up it was big enough to hold eight rods with reels. What a bargin. I did ok on that one. Bob __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

05-06-06, 12:22 AM	#16
jordan41 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: harlan, IA Posts: 113	i enjoy going to the stores. it always cool going and seeing all the cool products and the taxidermy they have around. also the fish tanks. __________________ Jordan Schechinger

05-06-06, 03:45 PM	#17
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	I have been to the home office Cabela's in Nebraska and the Cabela's in Kansas City as well as the BPS in Springfield, mo. I am inclined to agree with HERDBULL that Cabela's is best for hunting items and BPS for fishing items. I was in Cabela's in KC last Wednesday to get three items I needed. They had one of them, so I am going to have to order the other two. JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

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