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 Re: Academy Question
[Re: Mark Perry]
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07/13/12 01:16 PM
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mattg1980
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Not really. I usually go to Grapevine or North Tarrant Pkwy store and usually well stocked and always something on sale. +1 These are the two that I go to as well. Usually well stocked. If they don't have what I need, then I go to APT in Hurst.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 01:26 PM
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wmr
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The store in McKinney has cut way, way back on brand name crankbaits and a few other lure types by replacing brand name items with their store brand.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 02:01 PM
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Midnight Russ
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I have noticed that ever since they were bought by another company, the fishing tackle is lacking. The ones here in Austin carry a lot of Zoom plastics and very little other soft plastic brands.
Russ
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 02:46 PM
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BthomasG3
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The Beaumont store is full of empty hangers. They have either quit selling a lot of stuff or are just out of it.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: Midnight Russ]
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07/13/12 03:03 PM
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Nick2021
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I have noticed that ever since they were bought by another company, the fishing tackle is lacking. The ones here in Austin carry a lot of Zoom plastics and very little other soft plastic brands.
Russ I noticed the samething at the store yesterday here in San Antonio...had a lot of things running low but an entire section overflowing with Zoom Plastics...they prob have a deal with them...
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 04:34 PM
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BASSNat56
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The Humble Academy is no better- very hard to find decent items.
And they do not stock or order LH reels. Claim there is no market in them!
I have to go to BP in Katy to get my fix.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: Iron Man]
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07/13/12 04:43 PM
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texasbass1
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Try Plano store @ North Dallas Tollway and Parker. They have good stock of everything. yeah this one is good No this store doesn't have anything you would want to buy. Go somewhere else.  But really this is the best store in the North Metroplex area
Pat Leach
USAF MSgt Retired
92 Procraft 180 Pro
24 Mercury 150 Pro XS 4 Stroke
Minn Kota Ulterra 80
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 04:44 PM
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KingwoodCat
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Does anyone else notice that there fishing selection is starting to suk.Went yesterday to buy some rattle traps for the boy and they had 2 to choose from. Their web site sucks too.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: KingwoodCat]
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07/13/12 04:56 PM
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Redtide00
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I was in the Lewisville store this week looking for Lake Fork soft plastics. Less than half a dozen bags all the same type just different color.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 10:42 PM
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dwhite1031
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Midland store is "remodeling".....looks like they're thinning out the fishing department quite a bit. But the store in San Angelo seems much better. They are round water though....or what's left of the water.....
Doug White Midland, TX 
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 11:15 PM
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JackMason
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Just got back and noticed the same thing. Seem to be cutting back on plastics. Liked them because they were close and usually have what I need. Cabelas really, really blows in my opinion. Service horrible and never seem to have what I need. Hate to see Academy going down that road too.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/13/12 11:25 PM
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Bowhunterman
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The Longview store looks like a Zoom factory outlet. Anything but Zoom is lacking most of the time.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/14/12 12:38 AM
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Rodney2100
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They are going to build a new store in my area.....highland village / flower mound...I can not wait. I am done shopping at dicks
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/14/12 01:48 AM
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FZ1
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I like Academy. Best prices and generous return policy.
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Re: Academy Question
[Re: yamahadude]
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07/14/12 02:18 AM
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JackMason
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They are changing too soon. Need to hold out because Dick's and Cabela's both suck and people are starting to see that I think.
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