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italk2u
04-25-2013, 09:37 PM
Now I see why the Fishing hole abandoned the folks in the Northeast end of Edmonton....the competition is moving in.
At last the big boys are seeing the value of doing business somewhere else than the southwest.
Global news announced tonight that there will be a new Cabelas at the new Manning Town Centre complex off Manning Drive next spring.
They are moving in alongside another U.S. giant, Lowe's.:sHa_shakeshout:

LandonC
04-25-2013, 10:06 PM
Woooo. I live 5 mins from there. The Lowes looks like its about to open? Did they give a time frame for Cabelas? I miss the fishing hole being on 97 st

I was thinking the other day BPS would have been smart to open a store there?

college-fisherman
04-25-2013, 11:37 PM
but have you been to the new fishin hole store?!?!? it is sooooo nice

dalray
04-26-2013, 12:02 AM
Its nice to go into the smaller business's and get treated right vs bigger places and get tread on like dirt. I personally dont like Cabellas. I'd rather go to whole sale or the fishing hole.

LandonC
04-26-2013, 01:52 AM
but have you been to the new fishin hole store?!?!? it is sooooo nice

Yeah, I just picked up a Quantum CT20PTI (got a wicked deal because it was last years) reel from them along with a bunch of Simms gear. It's a beautiful store. I've spent hours there last week just browsing lol. It's still my go to store as the staff at fishin hole know how to help and know what they're talking about.

I like going to Cabela's for camping gear and to look around. Plus the gf loves the clothes.

Is it just me or does WSS have more selection for fishing that Cabelas?

fishman
04-26-2013, 08:55 AM
cabelas is alot like canadian tire u go into cnd tire and tell them u need a certain part and they say to u want year make and model does it fit u tell them its a generic part they look at u with that dear in the headlight look and say i need to know the year amke and model............and this is what u get for $9 a hour when i go into the fishing hole i am greeted by fisherman that know the gear and are very expiernced beside that some of them i have know for at least 20 years...........so i made my choice its the fishin hole

bushcrafter
04-26-2013, 09:33 AM
Really? I love the Fishing Hole but Wholesale is the absolute worst for customer service. I'm a little partial to Cabela's though since my son works there.

Alberta Bigbore
04-26-2013, 09:39 AM
I like all all our outdoor stores... including cabelas. . And the other two threads on the topic lol

Pikebreath
04-26-2013, 09:43 AM
The Edmonton Cabelas has been a disappointment for me too. Very seldom do I find what I am looking for there. Admittedly I am at a point in my fishing life that I have pretty much all the toys already (and then some) so I am usually looking for obscure disapoable (ie fly tying hooks, fishing wire, lines, terminal tackle etc.) That said, I find more of what I want at Wholesale and TFH,,, or online.

I have my doubts a second Cabela's store of the same merchandise will buy any more business from me. In fact, I'd hate to lose any more Fishin Holes or Wholesale stores from over saturation of the market place.

But for what it's worth, Wholesales has definately become much better since it's ownership takeover by UFA (that was a surprise to me),,, and no doubt the arrival of Bass Pro and Cabelas to Alberta has made them sharper as well.

Safety D
04-26-2013, 09:53 AM
fishin hole has made their money the past 30 years. If they were smart they would pack it in.. They have had a great run but all these businesses are bigger and more americanized.

huntsfurfish
04-26-2013, 10:27 AM
I like all all our outdoor stores... including cabelas. . And the other two threads on the topic lol



I agree, more toy stores the better. Yahoo!:sHa_shakeshout:

Billy2017
04-26-2013, 12:10 PM
We need a bass pro shop!!!!!!

mooseknuckle
04-26-2013, 01:37 PM
I like all all our outdoor stores... including cabelas. . And the other two threads on the topic lol

Agreed I really do like them all. I'm sure t some point we've all had really good, and really bad experiences at all of them. At least I have. But variety is the spice of life and I love having options. Saved $100 on a Remington just by shopping around, I can appreciate the whole MA & PA thing. However I appreciate saving money even more.

EZM
04-26-2013, 03:12 PM
Best selection of fishing gear is WSS .....

Best service and product knowledge at TFH ......

Roasted almonds, cashews and nuts at Cabelas .......

Life is full of choices ......

mooseknuckle
04-26-2013, 03:17 PM
Best selection of fishing gear is WSS .....

Best service and product knowledge at TFH ......

Roasted almonds, cashews and nuts at Cabelas .......

Life is full of choices ......

Lol their fudge is pretty good too.

new LT
04-26-2013, 09:03 PM
I like all all our outdoor stores... including cabelas. . And the other two threads on the topic lol

WOW you mean there's three threads on this subject .... Are they incorporated ....:)

-JR-
04-27-2013, 06:02 AM
Really? I love the Fishing Hole but Wholesale is the absolute worst for customer service. I'm a little partial to Cabela's though since my son works there.

I have noticed the north WSS has done a good turn around and have some top notch sales people now during reg working hrs.

Penner
04-27-2013, 07:03 AM
I've never had any issues at Wholesale. Same with the Fish'n Hole. Got some great deals both places over the years. Would have loved to seen a Sail or Bass Pro open up in Edmonton to see more variety.

old dog
04-27-2013, 07:28 AM
Iam glad to hear WSS in Edmonton has product. Not sure what is happening in Calgary but the store is just about empty these days. It would not surprise me it has a permanent closed sign on it one day. I have been told otherwise by management. But after 4 mos. of stock reduction without filling the store back up for summer, I really wonder. Would be sad to see as I have been loyal to them and fishing hole.

fishnfoo
04-27-2013, 08:31 AM
we need a bass pro shop!!!!!!

x 1000

LacLaBicheNS
04-27-2013, 09:57 AM
Its nice to go into the smaller business's and get treated right vs bigger places and get tread on like dirt. I personally dont like Cabellas. I'd rather go to whole sale or the fishing hole.

Really??? You obviously haven't tried to buy a gun/ammo/scope at wholesale sports :thinking-006:

I do agree TFH is great though.

Alberta Bigbore
04-27-2013, 10:01 AM
WOW you mean there's three threads on this subject .... Are they incorporated ....:)

Ha !!! I see what you did there!

new LT
04-27-2013, 10:13 AM
Ha !!! I see what you did there!

????.....:)

pickrel pat
04-27-2013, 02:29 PM
WOW you mean there's three threads on this subject .... Are they incorporated ....:)

i dont see what you did there......:)

dalray
04-27-2013, 05:20 PM
Really??? You obviously haven't tried to buy a gun/ammo/scope at wholesale sports :thinking-006:

I do agree TFH is great though.

Of course not, I dont touch guns. Ive done enough shooting in my life