Tsawwassen Bass Pro Shop
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Birdsnest
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I checked out the one in calgary years ago and I made a big deal about leaving my wallet in the truck. I saw stuff I would like to have but no good deals or very few sales and stuff generally was/seemed pricey. I never went back and I'm up there a couple times a year. I feel the same about cabbalas in Nam. I go if I need something but Im also inclined to shop for small stuff online.
jeffywestcoast
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I agree 100% .. Why send your money to some big corporation when you can be supporting local tackle shops... , if it is like the bass pro in Calgary it is a great store too visit but i would prefer to supporting local businesses..
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oguard
Active Member
I am with Finished Business also, I will continue to go to my local tackle shops(Berrys Bait and PNT). It was a neat store but I can't see going out there to purchase saltwater fishing tackle on a regular basis. The sales people I spoke to were not all that knowledgeable on saltwater tackle or equipment. When you only carry 4 different options on knuckle busters 3 minute from the ocean that is an issue!
Mike
Mike
Actually I do support the local tackle stores, Trotac, wise buy, PNT and others.
I just bought some flashers and others are made in Canada at one time. The flashers made by Gibbs in Canada. The Gibbs do donate to The derbies. I don't buy anything fishing gears made in USA. I do support our location great stores.
I just bought some flashers and others are made in Canada at one time. The flashers made by Gibbs in Canada. The Gibbs do donate to The derbies. I don't buy anything fishing gears made in USA. I do support our location great stores.
casper5280
Crew Member
I find these big box stores more like Disneyland for fisherman. Lol. I get great service and fair prices from my local Trotac, Wisebuy, Harbour Chandler, and PNT guys and there all big supporters of the local derbies so I will send my dollars there. Plus I find they never have gear for the saltwater fishing we do here, can't comment on there freshwater gear as I don't fish freshwater. Might check it out if I'm waiting for the ferry, but that will be about it.
Great place to kill time while the vag..... ummmm wife is doing whatever she does. Unescorted lady could do serious fiscal damage in that mall though!
As for guns, yeah there's a ton of non restricted and pretty good selection of ammo. Nothing too exotic, but a good selection overall. Priced same as Cabelas pretty much.
A few restricted I believe, but never actually got up close to the display cases to really look. Like other guys said on here, I like to keep my firearms purchases with the local dude who knows his **** and talks to me face to face.
Seeing as the shops in the larger centres are getting plugged, let's not forget shops like Gone Fish'n, Tyee Marine, River Sportsman for stuff you need for hunting and fishing. Pretty much all along the road to your serenity wherever it is on the island, lol. Just as long as you take a right off the ferries in Nanaimo.
As for guns, yeah there's a ton of non restricted and pretty good selection of ammo. Nothing too exotic, but a good selection overall. Priced same as Cabelas pretty much.
A few restricted I believe, but never actually got up close to the display cases to really look. Like other guys said on here, I like to keep my firearms purchases with the local dude who knows his **** and talks to me face to face.
Seeing as the shops in the larger centres are getting plugged, let's not forget shops like Gone Fish'n, Tyee Marine, River Sportsman for stuff you need for hunting and fishing. Pretty much all along the road to your serenity wherever it is on the island, lol. Just as long as you take a right off the ferries in Nanaimo.
Sotally Tober
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TSAWWASSEN MILLS
October 25, 2016 5:58 am
SPCA investigating the death of a sturgeon at Tsawwassen Mills mall
By Amy JuddOnline News Producer Global News
ABOVE: Tsawwassen’s new mega-mall has made plenty of headlines since its opening. Now one of the mall’s tenants is the focus of a bizarre investigation involving the SPCA. Catherine Urquhart has the exclusive details.
The BC SPCA is now investigating the death of a sturgeon at the Bass Pro Shop in the Tsawwassen Mills mall.
“We do currently have an active and open investigation into the death of the sturgeon,” said Marcie Moriarty, head of the BC SPCA’s Prevention and Enforcement Department. “Right now I understand the fish is undergoing a necropsy and of course we’ll be waiting for those results.”
The metre-long sturgeon was being held in the pro shop’s 15,000 gallon aquarium and was on display to the public. Typically a bottom feeder, the fish could be seen floating at an angle with its nose above the surface when the mall first opened a few weeks ago.
After a vet determined the sturgeon was unwell, the fish was euthanized.
In a statement, Bass Pro Shops said:
Bass Pro Shops has extensive experience caring for live fish with elaborate aquariums throughout North America. Nobody cares more about the health and well-being of the animals than we do, which is why we go to extensive lengths to ensure their welfare with onsite marine biologists and veterinarians caring for the fish in our care.
In the wild, the white sturgeon is a threatened species. The one that died came from a commercial farm on the Sunshine Coast.
Bass Pro Shops isn’t saying if it plans to replace the white sturgeon at this time.
“We not only want to see the basic level of care being provided for animals but that the five freedoms are maintained and that includes their ability to express natural behaviours,” said Moriarty.
-With files from Catherine Urquhart
October 25, 2016 5:58 am
SPCA investigating the death of a sturgeon at Tsawwassen Mills mall
By Amy JuddOnline News Producer Global News
ABOVE: Tsawwassen’s new mega-mall has made plenty of headlines since its opening. Now one of the mall’s tenants is the focus of a bizarre investigation involving the SPCA. Catherine Urquhart has the exclusive details.
The BC SPCA is now investigating the death of a sturgeon at the Bass Pro Shop in the Tsawwassen Mills mall.
“We do currently have an active and open investigation into the death of the sturgeon,” said Marcie Moriarty, head of the BC SPCA’s Prevention and Enforcement Department. “Right now I understand the fish is undergoing a necropsy and of course we’ll be waiting for those results.”
The metre-long sturgeon was being held in the pro shop’s 15,000 gallon aquarium and was on display to the public. Typically a bottom feeder, the fish could be seen floating at an angle with its nose above the surface when the mall first opened a few weeks ago.
After a vet determined the sturgeon was unwell, the fish was euthanized.
In a statement, Bass Pro Shops said:
Bass Pro Shops has extensive experience caring for live fish with elaborate aquariums throughout North America. Nobody cares more about the health and well-being of the animals than we do, which is why we go to extensive lengths to ensure their welfare with onsite marine biologists and veterinarians caring for the fish in our care.
In the wild, the white sturgeon is a threatened species. The one that died came from a commercial farm on the Sunshine Coast.
Bass Pro Shops isn’t saying if it plans to replace the white sturgeon at this time.
“We not only want to see the basic level of care being provided for animals but that the five freedoms are maintained and that includes their ability to express natural behaviours,” said Moriarty.
-With files from Catherine Urquhart
trophywife
Crew Member
ha !! spca? what a waste of time...
Cuba Libre
Well-Known Member
Totally agree... Whats next ??? Save the Sea Kittens ?? Oh-- I forgot-- PETA has already done that.......
save the LOBSTERS! Didn't you hear their screams when you put them in hot water? I volunteer my pot as lobster-friendly habitat.Totally agree... Whats next ??? Save the Sea Kittens ?? Oh-- I forgot-- PETA has already done that.......
Pippen
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Totally agree... Whats next ??? Save the Sea Kittens ?? Oh-- I forgot-- PETA has already done that.......
Petting zoos.
Dogbreath
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Finally made it out today pretty much like I expected some disappointments but a few surprises.
Most things from the catalogues are nowhere to be seen.
Momoi Diamond line?
Nope
Quality ball bearing swivels?
Nope
DOA lures?
Nope
Neoprene case for a Calcutta 7000?
Nope
Plano worm binder for Hootchie storage?
Huh?Nope
Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows?
Nope
Happy to see Maxima Chameleon haven't seen any in this country for 10 years maybe more.
For all that people are saying Bass Pro doesn't cover saltwater Salmon fishing I saw all kinds of gear P-Line hootchies have some great colours and lots of Yamashita product, Matrixx spoons are murder and BP has all sizes/all colours, flashers galore all sizes; the river gear is all there too as is the Halibut stuff lots of larger skirts for dressing up baits good prices on those.
Never looked @ the rods don't need any the reels were all there Peetz, Islander you name it.
Couldn't care less about the clothing why would I want to dress like someone from Woss?
Definitely the biggest disappointment was trying to get some lunch following directions I walked into a bowling cave full of howling screaming children when I indicated I couldn't hear what the hostess was saying she led me to a far corner of Uncle Bucks but the noise was still too much I left hungry & dehydrated.
From time to time I drive a bus out to the nearby village so I might be back one day but having spent a lot of time on the net lately looking for specialty tackle I know what BP offers on their website is generally knockoffs and lower grade options so they won't be seeing much money from me.
It wasn't a total bust though I did come home with some bathroom reading
Most things from the catalogues are nowhere to be seen.
Momoi Diamond line?
Nope
Quality ball bearing swivels?
Nope
DOA lures?
Nope
Neoprene case for a Calcutta 7000?
Nope
Plano worm binder for Hootchie storage?
Huh?Nope
Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows?
Nope
Happy to see Maxima Chameleon haven't seen any in this country for 10 years maybe more.
For all that people are saying Bass Pro doesn't cover saltwater Salmon fishing I saw all kinds of gear P-Line hootchies have some great colours and lots of Yamashita product, Matrixx spoons are murder and BP has all sizes/all colours, flashers galore all sizes; the river gear is all there too as is the Halibut stuff lots of larger skirts for dressing up baits good prices on those.
Never looked @ the rods don't need any the reels were all there Peetz, Islander you name it.
Couldn't care less about the clothing why would I want to dress like someone from Woss?
Definitely the biggest disappointment was trying to get some lunch following directions I walked into a bowling cave full of howling screaming children when I indicated I couldn't hear what the hostess was saying she led me to a far corner of Uncle Bucks but the noise was still too much I left hungry & dehydrated.
From time to time I drive a bus out to the nearby village so I might be back one day but having spent a lot of time on the net lately looking for specialty tackle I know what BP offers on their website is generally knockoffs and lower grade options so they won't be seeing much money from me.
It wasn't a total bust though I did come home with some bathroom reading
PETA supports renewed calls to ban the 'cruel' activity of fishing
Date November 21, 2016
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/calls-to-ban-the-cruel-activity-of-fishing-20161121-gsu35b.html
Date November 21, 2016
http://www.3aw.com.au/news/calls-to-ban-the-cruel-activity-of-fishing-20161121-gsu35b.html
