Bass Pro Store?

[DFallon]

I think there needs to be a middle ground here.

I am all about supporting the local bait stores- stores like the one I frequent in South Amboy where they know my name when I walk in (along with my wife's who is kind enough to pick up some supplies for me when time is short) They are always nice to me and my family and offer plenty of advice.

That said, a nice new large Bass Pro Store will be great. I wont buy my bait from them, or other fishing related supplies but to have competition, and a larger selection (and totally different types of merchandise like boats, quads, camping supplies, etc) available to me isn't a bad idea.

In addition, a large store like Bass Pro will support multiple jobs in the local economy and give somewhere else to shop for smaller or different items that the small local places don't carry.

I will give an example of Cabelas. My sister lives out in Pa and I often visit the store and browse. I haven't purchased a rod or reel there, but I like to look around, see the displays, look at the aquarium and look at the firearms selections.

Just my two cents, but to simply say there is no place for them seems a little short sighted.