Cabalas was ruined by BASSPRO AKA Johnny Morris. Most of us knew Cabelas was history when the sale had occurred. I have no fondness for Bas Pro or Morris. Years ago Bass Pro gave veterans a 10% discount, it turned to 5% years ago. I stopped caring for Morris because of crooked dealing that got him investigated. When a new top dollar reel was announced, Morris would put them on sale. Once he got a fishermans money, he banked it. The fisherman got a back order. Sometimes he sold reels that wouldn't be released for a year. Now you think about this. Hundreds of fishermen send him several hundred dollars. Hundreds of thousands that he drew interest on. Now this happened way more than one time ands over several years. Would you really want to do business with a person like this? I'm a Vet, and 67 yrs old. He is no hero, You can bet there's and angle where he can benefit. He's about as honest as Hunter Biden, LOL
Maybe some of you other old timers remember this too.
This is 100% BS. After being accused of this in the 80s an investigation did ensue. And 100% of the accusations were disproved.
This was a rumor accusation started by brick and mortar retailers to try to sway customers away from Bass Pro.
Obviously it did not work.