Tackle Shop In Kimberling City?

[REDSOXWSCHAMP]

yes a tourist trap, but one the largest employers in SWMO. yes i do work there, no its not a mom-n-pop shop like it once was

[REDSOXWSCHAMP]

In my job with bps, i get the opportunity to talk with fisherman everyday, and thats one of the best things about my job

[Flysmallie]

I'm not saying they are a bad employer, I have a buddy that works there. But they aren't what they used to be and that's really sad because they could be both a tourist trap and a really good tackle shop. Hell they don't even have a decent website anymore.

[REDSOXWSCHAMP]

I'm not saying they are a bad employer, I have a buddy that works there. But they aren't what they used to be and that's really sad because they could be both a tourist trap and a really good tackle shop. Hell they don't even have a decent website anymore.

no they aren't what they used to be, yes there is a lot of room for improvment

[motoman]

Now that is funny right there.

But at least you might get reward points.

There are also too many small shops (not going to name names) where the owners/employees act like it is their job to protect government secrets when it comes to helping folks buy the right product, and telling/showing them how and where to use it. Those shops drive folks to the big retailers, instead of creating return customers. I will gladly pay a little more for the same item, if it is sold with the intent to help catch fish.

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I was going to keep my mouth shut; but since we are on the topic. I love to peek in the local tackle shops when I'm down there, and stopped in OBT in Kimberling City Monday. My buddy and I were just looking around and the old man sitting at the table (guessing he runs the place?) because when a local buddy of his came in; they exchanged some crappy banter about my buddy and I(we were the only ones in the store).

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I coulda made some crappy comment back about how their jig heads were virtually cleaned out in the beginning of May (really?!?!?!); but I kept my mouth shut. As the lady working was very friendly. Either way, my buddy and I both discussed how 'small-picture' minded that ole boy must be; to think just his local buddies are gonna keep him in business?!?!?! Think again.(rolling eyes)

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Don't see myself wasting time going back there next visit. Not after that garbage.:-(

[huntest]

I drove over to OBT from the dam area the other day and they were closed....at least they taped a sign on the door...

[fishingaddiction]

x2 on Hook Line & Sinker in Rogers. Great small shop, and always well stocked.