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 Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 12:40 PM
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bighead
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Stopped in the Forrest Lane store yesterday to get some senkos and it was well stocked. Wish they still carried the higher end rods though
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
[Re: the catcher]
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02/28/13 12:46 PM
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Bass_Bustin_Texan
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Shop Local!!! I agree with those statements.
Academy isn't local anymore. They used to be owned by a family from Texas.....but since the old man died and the family sold it to "Corporatate America" it's gone downhill IMO! Might as well send your money straight to China!!
PSA - Don't try to return anything without a receipt!
You can avoid having ulcers by adapting to the situation: If you fall in the mud puddle, check your pockets for fish. ~Unknown
Open your eyes & look within, are you satisfied with the life youre living.
No matter how good or bad you have it, wake up each day thankful for your life. Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs.
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
[Re: Bass_Bustin_Texan]
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02/28/13 01:00 PM
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gilmerbuckeye
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Shop Local!!! I agree with those statements.
Academy isn't local anymore. They used to be owned by a family from Texas.....but since the old man died and the family sold it to "Corporatate America" it's gone downhill IMO! Might as well send your money straight to China!!
PSA - Don't try to return anything without a receipt! Agreed Trent, it's A.L btw
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 01:41 PM
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Easy Fisherman
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 02:05 PM
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fishmagnet
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Soon enough, I see Academy taking on the same look and form as Dicks and Sports Authority. 
DJT
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 03:07 PM
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Gilly62
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I was very disappointed they weren't carrying Falcon rods anymore.
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 05:06 PM
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texken
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I only see folks expressing opinions. Not really bashing Academy. +1, I have noticed the past several months, several products being dropped. definately different management
DD 787
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
[Re: texken]
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02/28/13 05:25 PM
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Bass&More
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I only see folks expressing opinions. Not really bashing Academy. +1, I have noticed the past several months, several products being dropped. definately different management I hope the lures and fishing stuff don't leave as quick as the ammo did, All thats left at the Acedemy close to me is BB's and Pellets 
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
[Re: jwatts77]
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02/28/13 05:29 PM
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90 5.0
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If you'll look close you'll see it is "Plan-O-Gram" time at Academy in the fishing section. Meaning they are setting the isles for new items and rearranging the isles sets so the new peg and shelving plan will fit.
Some stores will be ahead of others getting their plan-o-grams set. I did notice there were more pegs dedicated to H2O baits.
I'm waiting to see if Academy is going to get into the soft plastics business. They may not due to the weight of soft plastic. Shipping costs are still based on weight and volume. Soft plastics weigh more but take up less volume. Hard baits weigh less but take up more volume.
Give your local store a little time and they'll have the isles finished and the pegs full. If they are slower than your needs ask the manager or order it from them on-line. I haven't seen an acadamy with a "worm bar" in YEARS, i doubt they would get back into it, zoom might as well be the "in house " academy brand now. They take up 75% of the plastics space in mine. If i had a good local tackle shop i would shop there, we used to have a good one that turned into a cop hang out and guns only store years ago, so wally world and acadamy are my only real choices close to the house..
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 06:16 PM
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onthebank
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They may be moving inventory to cover what they moved for the Classic Expo and to re-supply stores that move stuff for the Rod Riot.
"That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten".~Winston Wolf
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 07:02 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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The Academy here in Bossier City has a good selectoion of baits, but the the employees are clueless about anything bass fishing related.
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 07:21 PM
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Slade
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I go to the one of Forrest Lane frequently. Their selection of baits is good, but the rod selection and reel selection is down. They have one or two descent reels and alot of cheap ones, they are out of Falcon rods, most of the rods are all-star. They just don't have the selection they used to. I went to the on in Arlington and they seem to have more fishing stuff and higher end rods for sure. I wonder if these stores are independently operated or something?
PB 10.58 Joe Pool
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 07:26 PM
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horseplaydvm
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Due to the sequestration. Carry on. lol
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 08:13 PM
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KB1953
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Fishing bud in Arkansas bought 4 Shimano Calais at $200.00 each at Academy; thay had on clearance; can't beat that!!!
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Re: Academy out of the fishing business?
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02/28/13 08:21 PM
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BASSNat56
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Well I just left the Academy in Humble, the fishin dept is solid lots of new goodies, but when I went to see if they had any M&P .40 S&W's in or ammo- was told to call on Friday- plenty of 9mm and 22 pistols, but NO AMMO!!!! Shot gun shells mainly.
Yep- blame BUSH for this dang it....
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