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Old 10-30-2012, 06:26 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Bass Pro Shops is also coming to Anchorage.
Another big outdoors retailer, Bass Pro Shops, coming to Anchorage | Alaska Dispatch
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Old 10-30-2012, 08:09 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Considering that there are no bass in Alaska that seems rather pointless.
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Old 10-30-2012, 09:17 PM
 
Location: Kasilof, Ak/NCa
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Woohoo!! Cabela's and Bass Pro!! I am in heaven. Bass Pro sells TONS of fishing gear incleding deep sea not just bass stuff.
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Old 10-30-2012, 10:11 PM
 
Location: Dangling from a mooses antlers
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I'm wondering if they'll change the name to Salmon Pro for Alaska?
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Old 10-30-2012, 10:28 PM
 
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Sea Bass Pro Shop?
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Old 10-31-2012, 09:42 AM
 
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Woohoo!! Cabela's and Bass Pro!! I am in heaven. Bass Pro sells TONS of fishing gear incleding deep sea not just bass stuff.

Both stores prices are way too high.
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Old 10-31-2012, 12:26 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Woohoo!! Cabela's and Bass Pro!! I am in heaven. Bass Pro sells TONS of fishing gear incleding deep sea not just bass stuff.
Have you visited their web site?


They have listed the species of fish for which they sell fishing equipment. This is what they have listed for spinning reels:
  • Bass (14)
  • Carp (2)
  • Catfish (5)
  • Crappie (7)
  • Northern (2)
  • Panfish (24)
  • Salmon (1)
  • Striper (1)
  • Trout (1)
  • Walleye (26)
Of those fish species listed, only two can be found in Alaska, and only those same two species can be found in the ocean. The one spinning reel they have listed for Trout is $699.

Well over 90% of their gear (particularly their lures) have no place in Alaska. People who know nothing about fishing in Alaska will be purchasing equipment and gear that they cannot use. When was the last time anyone fished with a j.i.g. in Alaska? Stores like this should be banned for taking advantage of ignorant fishermen.
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Old 10-31-2012, 01:49 PM
 
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Glitch- selling stuff not for the area really ticks me off.

I hope they change / cater to the area.

Where do you suggest to shop for fishing?
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Old 10-31-2012, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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Glitch- selling stuff not for the area really ticks me off.

I hope they change / cater to the area.

Where do you suggest to shop for fishing?
When I am in Anchorage, I visit Mountain View Sports. Mountain View Sports Center — Welcome
When I am in Wasilla, I visit Three Rivers Fly & Tackle Shop. Alaska Fishing Tackle and Fly Fishing Shops - Alaska Flies - Fly Tying Materials and Gear - Ice Fishing Supplies


Mountain View Sports has a better selection, and both are pricey.
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Old 10-31-2012, 06:07 PM
 
Location: Wasilla, AK
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If you are going through the Valley, 3 Rivers in Wasilla is very knowledgeable.
Alaska Fishing Tackle and Fly Fishing Shops - Alaska Flies - Fly Tying Materials and Gear - Ice Fishing Supplies
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