Gander Mountain filing for bankruptcy

[Smalls21]

2 minutes ago, dtrs5kprs said:

Academy may not have some of the specific local items, but they have a lot of the staples. Zoom, SK, Lew's, decent rod selection. 

and if you can catch some of the non-advertised sales, it's a steal!

[jdmidwest]

I like Academy.  I picked up a nice auto inflate vest on sale back in the fall for $59, marked down from $89.  Same vest everywhere else was $129.

I have found they have good prices on ammo and a good supply.  Magellan clothing is not too bad either.  When they discount Columbia wear, it can get pretty reasonable.

[moguy1973]

1 hour ago, Smalls21 said:

and if you can catch some of the non-advertised sales, it's a steal!

Isn't that the truth.  They had some clearance baits on sale a while ago at the one here in St. Louis that I picked up 6 decent crank baits for $9.  They were all like $1.48 a piece.  They were all normally $6-8 each.

[jdmidwest]

Just came across this analysis on Fishing Tackle Retailer.

http://fishingtackleretailer.com/gander-mountain-reportedly-preparing-for-bankruptcy-what-went-wrong/

I have been to the market in Jackson, TN.  At the time, it was a destination stop for me on the way fishing to TN waters.  I found some good deals there on fishing and ammo and always walked out with something.  But then Academy opened up locally and I stroll thru Gander empty handed.

[jdmidwest]

Its official, bankrupt and closing stores.  Looks like all the ones I visit are safe for now.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/breaking-gander-mountain-close-19-stores/