Grand Opening At Bass Pro Shop’s

Bass Pro Shop’s Conservation Evening

I decided it would be a good idea to make my way up to Bass Pro Shop’s for the conservation evening which was held last evening. After all there were going to be some big names signing autographs and meeting people throughout the evening. Bob Izumi, Dave Mercer and Bill Dance just to name a few. The parking lot was full and there was a long line up of cars waiting to park as I arrived in Balzac. This was a big deal and many people wanted to see their favourite T.V celebrities.

I saw the line up for man tracker and shook my head in disbelief; man tracker is one popular guy here in Alberta. There were people lined up half way around the store to see Terry Grant. I walked over to the area where the fishing stars were signing autographs and stood in the long line to get some autographs. A half an hour later and it was my turn. Dave Mercer was the first to shake my hand and give his autograph. Dave and I have been talking via Facebook and he thanked me for showing up. I snapped a few pictures and talked briefly and then it was time to move along.

Dave stated he was going fishing on Thursday to the Bow River. That presented the opportunity to give him one of my cards. Dave thanked me and asked me for some advice on what was working and how to use it. I kind of scratched my head and gave him some advice as to what to throw out, “Rapala Countdown’s are working really well right now”. Dave asked me after I was finished getting my autographs if I could get him a couple of the lures I was talking about and bring them back to the booth for him. “No problem Dave” and I went over and helped him out with some hooks. He thanked me and I was off to the next autograph, April Vokey. I have never heard of April but she was very nice and signed an autograph on a card with her holding a nice Rainbow Trout. Her web address is Flygal.ca for those who which to check out her website.

Then it was time to meet the person I waited in line to see, Bob Izumi. I made a funny comment to Bob to make him laugh a little. The ice was broken and then we talked a little from that point. He signed an autograph and thanked me for coming out to see him. No ego’s and no better than attitude’s at this table, just really humble folks coming together to talk fishing and have a great evening. I was happy as I walked away from the autograph table and then I was off to do some shopping.

Here a just some of the deals to be had at the new Bass Pro Shop. Pflueger, President spinning reels for only 69.99$.  Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris signature series spinning reels featuring 11 ball bearings and Mag spool technology for only $89.94. Ten percent off select Rapala hard baits. Twenty five percent off Panther Martin spinner. Twenty percent off Bass Pro Shops Gold series fishing nets. And so much more so make your way up to the new store and check it all out for yourself.