My Walmart's Fishing Section Has Really Gone To $%&# 2024
Neil McCauley reply :
I don't shop for tackle there anymore really so I was a little surprised...
-Tackle/lure section now cut to 1 aisle instead of 2
-Pitiful little row of crankbaits, all tiny and in the worst colors
-No shad raps, no skitter pops, not even a jitterbug.
-no senkos....NO SENKOS!? 
For some reason I don't remember it being like this.
mackroper reply :
Same way in Texas, and the only place within 50 miles to get tackle. Really discouraging
Ihatedirtbikes reply :
You can always try online. Some great deals in the forums here, craigslist, ebay, dealers, and retail online. More competition, options, and better prices. Walmart makes too much money anyways, support small businesses 
ww3869 reply :
Mine is terrible. 50million packs of zoom plastics and very few of anything else. Tons of shad colored crankbaits even though we have no shad. NO bluegill colored crankbaits even though that's the primary forage. Swimbait hooks in only 1 size and weight.
AdamsEye reply :
I live 11 miles from the shore in Jersey, so I get mainly off shore stuff at walmart. Even my local dickssports has a poor selection that is poorly organized. I even tried to get a job at the dicks working nights, trying to restore order to the fishing department but they don't like that kind.
Walmarts inventory control is relentless, they don't want items sitting on the shelves. If it don't sell they won't stock it that simple.
the reel ess reply :
Yep. Only thing I've bought there in the last few years is Zoom Craws. I would buy Trick Worms there, but they're always out of bubble gum color. Academy has become my go-to.
the reel ess reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:06 AM, AdamsEye said:I live 11 miles from the shore in Jersey, so I get mainly off shore stuff at walmart. Even my local dickssports has a poor selection that is poorly organized. I even tried to get a job at the dicks working nights, trying to restore order to the fishing department but they don't like that kind.
Walmarts inventory control is relentless, they don't want items sitting on the shelves. If it don't sell they won't stock it that simple.
Dick's doesn't seem to know what people in our area fish for. They don't seem to try.
Master Bait'r reply :
Walmart is the worst. I flat out refuse to go there except to remind myself how lucky I am to be me.
A-Jay reply :
With more than 41% of the state of Michigan covered by lakes, rivers & streams, Senko's are sold a most every little hole in the wall road side establishment. - Even The Two Track Inn . . .
A-Jay
iceintheveins reply :
Ours have decent selections, including some good yum and Luck E Strike plastics kits.
bigbill reply :
There only fully stocked up on freshwater tackle in the springtime. As the stuff runs low it's clearances for room for hunting stuff.
The space becomes costly. I was shopping there in Jan to march grabbing clearances on tackle, plastics, cranks, etc. I shop online mostly now.
We have a local mom n pop bait shop with marked down tackle from the last century. I give it to the kids. Brannans bass shop in Texas is good.
Before I moved the local deli even sold fishing stuff. Bait too.
Josh Smith reply :
I go there to stock up on Zoom and Yum plastics that are in the clearance bin, but that's really about it.
I did buy my (surprisingly!) favorite rod there, a Cherrywood I've found to be excellent for thick brush and veggie fishing with worms and jigs, but that is an exception.
Josh
Alonerankin2 reply :
Well I guess, consider the source..
robster80 reply :
every now and then the clearance racks will have some good stuff- picked up yamamoto grubs for 1.40 a pack, tungsten weights for .75, some owner hooks for 1.00. as far as the usual stuff ill pick up some zoom stuff from time to time but academy is pretty much my go to store now
AdamsEye reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:09 AM, the reel ess said:Yep. Only thing I've bought there in the last few years is Zoom Craws. I would buy Trick Worms there, but they're always out of bubble gum color. Academy has become my go-to.
Can't never ever have enough bubble gum trick worms, I guarantee. I never leave home without them!
HoosierHawgs reply :
I rarely go in there, for tackle anyways. I may go in there to get a few things here or there, but never tackle. DSG around here is 10x better this year then in years past, so I go in there when I take a lunch and pick up whatever on sale, usually something is... I'll buy something that I NEED to have that day I buy at Gander Mountain. My big tackle purchases, and any rods, reels, or line, are bought at local shops... Honey Creek Tackle, The Outdoorsman, or Mooresville Tackle Service Center. I also make a trip to BPS every 8 months or so, and buy online from then when they have free shipping no minimum. Really just no reason to go into Walmart. I feel bad for the dude who has to shop at Wally World because its the only place in 50 miles.... That sucks 
ABW reply :
Walmart is the only place I can go if I need something immediately. I went in today to get some fluorocarbon. It was either Red Label or Vicious Fluoro. I went with Vicious because why not. It was alright, but I wish they had some better lines.
FishTank reply :
My local Wal-Mart is a joke to say the least. The fishing selection is a waste of time and the prices are better at Dick's, Gander Mountain, you name it. Also, I don't know if they still care these but they use to carry Zoom, Yum and GYCB in smaller quantity packages at the same price or more than it would cost for a full pack any retail bait shop.
I will not shop there unless I have to.
A-Jay reply :
Wal-Mart - Where Weird Meets Value and everyone else camps out in the parking lot.
A-Jay
FishTank reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 12:25 PM, A-Jay said:Wal-Mart - Where Weird Meets Value and everyone else camps out in the parking lot.
A-Jay
It's been several years ago but I lived in Paducah, Ky for about 2 years. The Sunday evening entertainment was to go to Wal-Mart with my neighbor and sit in the parking lot and watch the crazy people go in and out. I hate to admit it but it was fun and we were not the only ones there. When we started to add beer and portable grill, we might have gone too far.
jtharris3 reply :
Hey guys, remember, it's Walmart we're talking about here. You all who have been disappointed by their selection are setting your expectations way too high!
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 1:03 PM, jtharris3 said:Hey guys, remember, it's Walmart we're talking about here. You all who have been disappointed by their selection are setting your expectations way too high!
Exactly. With most places offering free shipping on orders over $50 anymore, why go to Wal-Mart for fishing tackle?
The one by me does have some great new hooks from Eagle Claw. Some short shank, EWG, black nickel trebles that are really nice and come in a 15pk for less than $5. Also have some EWG, heavy duty black nickel worm hooks that come in a 12 or 15 pack for less than $5. Other than that, I have 2 BPS, a Cabela's, 2 Academy Sports, 3 or 4 DSG, Roger's, Mondotackle, and Scheel's all within a hours drive from me, I have no reason to shop Wal Mart for fishing tackle.
Sonik reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 12:33 PM, FishTank said:It's been several years ago but I lived in Paducah, Ky for about 2 years. The Sunday evening entertainment was to go to Wal-Mart with my neighbor and sit in the parking lot and watch the crazy people go in and out. I hate to admit it but it was fun and we were not the only ones there. When we started to add beer and portable grill, we might have gone too far.
I went into the one by Chong's and the mall today to get 1 stinking item and it's ridiculous. I'm not one to dress up just to go to the store but those people in there had no self respect. I could smell people from 10ft away. People with their underwear hanging out of holes in their sweatpants. Parents swearing at their toddler-age kids. One woman was back by the paint eating a bag of chips and I heard her snort. They say southside out near Reidland is worse.
I did swing by the fishing stuff and they inly carry Trick Worms, Flukes, Brush Hogs, and Lizards in Zoom. Similar in other brands. But if you're looking for junk fishing line, $20 combos, and panfish jigs, they have a whole wall of it. Dick's is about as bad and Gander is overpriced. When I went to school at Murray they had better stuff. Benton may be better too. It just boggles my mind that the stores near Kentucky Lake don't have a good selection.
I hear good things out of The Cabin in Eddyville and Bass and Gas and Fishermans HQ in Benton though.
SirSnookalot reply :
The Walmarts have gone down hill since I moved to South Florida, it used to be pretty fair. I still can buy what I need to catch both fresh and saltwater fish, just a smaller selection. I was in Yuma Arizona last week, the Walmart there was terrible. I had my own reel and salt water lures with me but I needed a rod, couldn't find anything decent, Sports Authority was even worse. I did buy at Walmart an Ugly stick 6' med/hvy $40 and went freshwater striper fishing, sold it to a guy on the bank for 20 bucks.
ChrisD46 reply :
WM has very strict buying procedures now - as Adamseye said: " if it doesn't sell quickly then they don't stock it " .
DSG has buying decisions made six states away - they don't care about local buying habits or needs for the fishing dept .
Goose52 reply :
My Walmart is typical - one aisle, with the usual stuff. Not a big selection of any one thing but enough to go fishing. Like most of us, I purchase quantity items on-line but have to use Walmart for items that I need immediately. For me, it's the only tackle outlet within about 40 miles (there are pros and cons of living in the sticks... 
)
My Walmart rarely has any clearance items, and when it does, it's like only .50 cents off. Also, with all of Walmart's purchasing power, they seem to sell many items, espescially crankbaits, at full list price with no discounting.
Senko lover reply :
Mine is pretty awesome.....great selection, lots of deals, and a big clearance section. I rarely walk out without a purchase.
junyer357 reply :
I go to wallyworld for very few things fishing wise. Mostly just stuff for other than bass like bream n crappie. Bass gear acadamy is the place to go. Better prices and huge selection. I order from them online as well. Shipping is free after $25 right now. Btw. Those like me who like the columbia pfg gear ahould check out their magellan line. I have both brand shirts and only diffrence i can feel is in my wallet....
the reel ess reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 7:49 PM, junyer357 said:I go to wallyworld for very few things fishing wise. Mostly just stuff for other than bass like bream n crappie. Bass gear acadamy is the place to go. Better prices and huge selection. I order from them online as well. Shipping is free after $25 right now. Btw. Those like me who like the columbia pfg gear ahould check out their magellan line. I have both brand shirts and only diffrence i can feel is in my wallet....
My buddy told me if you put things in your cart online but don't order, they, BPS and Cabela's will email you offering free shipping. I haven't tried yet. I get what I can off Amazon because we have PRIME (no shipping charges ever). You pay a small fee once a year. $25 I think. The wife paid it because that's how we do most shopping for gifts.
A-Jay reply :
It's not all bad - last fall my WM had the Mustad KVD Elite Trebles in a "Bargain Bin" for $1.99 -
I cleaned them out.
A-Jay
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:40 PM, A-Jay said:It's not all bad - last fall my WM had the Mustad KVD Elite Trebles in a "Bargain Bin" for $1.99 -
I cleaned them out.
A-Jay
As a responsible, bait monkey obeying fisherman should!
flyfisher reply :
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com
Enough said.....
A-Jay reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:41 PM, Bluebasser86 said:As a responsible, bait monkey obeying fisherman should!
LOL ~
Might even be in the Hypnotize Slave category ~
A-Jay
the reel ess reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:40 PM, A-Jay said:It's not all bad - last fall my WM had the Mustad KVD Elite Trebles in a "Bargain Bin" for $1.99 -
I cleaned them out.
A-Jay
Just like Big Lots...you can find something you want there. But you can't go there with a shopping list.
jdl2425 reply :
There is a trout stream that runs behind the Walmart I go to, so the fishing section caters more to trout anglers than bass. But I've been to ones in NY and NC that have a large selection of bass gear. But Walmart is having a price war with Amazon right now. Unfortunately it seems like the fishing stuff is not being affected by it.
Allen Der reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 8:38 PM, the reel ess said:My buddy told me if you put things in your cart online but don't order, they, BPS and Cabela's will email you offering free shipping. I haven't tried yet. I get what I can off Amazon because we have PRIME (no shipping charges ever). You pay a small fee once a year. $25 I think. The wife paid it because that's how we do most shopping for gifts.
I get $20 off coupons from BPS all the time. Just log in, add items to your cart and dont buy them. After a day or two you'll start getting the $20 coupons emailed to you.
also, Amazon prime is $99 per year unless you are a student, then it is $49. anybody can get a student email by signing up at their local community college even if you never take a class. it also gives you free 2 day shipping. overnight shipping you still have to pay extra for.
the reel ess reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 9:08 PM, Allen Der said:I get $20 off coupons from BPS all the time. Just log in, add items to your cart and dont buy them. After a day or two you'll start getting the $20 coupons emailed to you.
also, Amazon prime is $99 per year unless you are a student, then it is $49. anybody can get a student email by signing up at their local community college even if you never take a class. it also gives you free 2 day shipping. overnight shipping you still have to pay extra for.
I wonder if it's also cheaper for a teacher. The wife's an educator. You'd be surprised the discounts out there for them.
Preytorien reply :
My local Wal-Mart is stale. They have the usual 300 pegs of Zoom stuff that apparently no one buys since it's always in stock, then the Yum and SK stuff is always out and never re-stocked. The selection is always the same....always
I could've really stuck it to their policy of items being priced right....there were 4 Lews Speed Stick Carbon rods all in the wrong section....marked at $34.99
I just played it honest and let the mgr know he was about to have a bad time if someone less honest than me took advantage of their mistake
However....I went back last week and they're all still there....oh what to do...a moral dilemma 
the reel ess reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 10:22 PM, Preytorien said:
However....I went back last week and they're all still there....oh what to do...a moral dilemma
Buy them. He doesn't care. He's the problem, not you. I worked at Wally World for a year when I was a teen. My buddy worked in the sporting goods/automotive dept before the days of the Super Walmarts. He always had a list of what was going on clearance. I would ask him to take the rods I wanted off the rack when he put them on clearance and put them with the damaged goods. Since I had to wait for payday, I couldn't just go get them. I got three nice ones on clearance minus my employee discount that way and used them for years. Still have one and just sold 2 5'6" pistol grip "96% graphite" rods at a yard sale.
To be clear, I wasn't asking him to make them damaged to cheat the company. I just had him hide them for me until I could buy them.
OkobojiEagle reply :
hmmm... three pages (so far) of "I never buy at Walmart because their selection is so slim". Chicken or the egg folks?
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hoosierbass07 reply :
My local Walmart stopped carrying bass hooks a few years ago. When I got into fishign three years ago they carried Gamakatsu and Eagle Claw, extra wide gap hooks and other bass hooks. But the last two years they got rid of the Gamakatsu and extra wide gap hooks. Also had Z-Man soft plastics three years ago but the last two years no Z-Man products. The big super Walmart has a good selection though.
HoosierHawgs reply :
Buy them. I hate Walmart, and don't mind sticking it too them. The manufacturer already got their money. I find stuff in the bargain bin regularly that ain't supposed to be there, and I know the Wally World employees don't care, so neither do I.On 7/20/2015 at 10:22 PM, Preytorien said:My local Wal-Mart is stale. They have the usual 300 pegs of Zoom stuff that apparently no one buys since it's always in stock, then the Yum and SK stuff is always out and never re-stocked. The selection is always the same....always
I could've really stuck it to their policy of items being priced right....there were 4 Lews Speed Stick Carbon rods all in the wrong section....marked at $34.99
I just played it honest and let the mgr know he was about to have a bad time if someone less honest than me took advantage of their mistake
However....I went back last week and they're all still there....oh what to do...a moral dilemma
jamey1e reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 10:07 AM, robster80 said:every now and then the clearance racks will have some good stuff- picked up yamamoto grubs for 1.40 a pack, tungsten weights for .75, some owner hooks for 1.00. as far as the usual stuff ill pick up some zoom stuff from time to time but academy is pretty much my go to store now
I cleaned up on those S/K tungsten weights myself. They were a $1.00 a pack and I bought over $20 dollars worth.
southernson1989 reply :
On 7/20/2015 at 10:25 AM, AdamsEye said:Can't never ever have enough bubble gum trick worms, I guarantee. I never leave home without them!
I agree. My advice is to go to a Walmart in the ghetto where you won't find alot of avid fisherman. There was a drive by on a drug dealers car six houses up from me where they shot almost thirty rounds of .223 two weeks ago and a guy was killed behind my house last night. The Walmart a mile from my house always has my zoom bubblegum worms and my favorite old school rapalas.
Weld's Largemouth reply :
In the northeast walmart carries barely any fishing stuff. The walmarts here on Long Island don't carry anything except a few combo rods. You need to go down south to Florida walmarts to get some lures.
tcbass reply :
Most here in central MN are still pretty good.
You can order from Walmart too and get free shipping after a certain price.
*Hank reply :
I know it really sucks 
First it was the good rods and reels and now it`s the baits! 
SirSnookalot reply :
On 7/22/2015 at 5:53 AM, Weld said:In the northeast walmart carries barely any fishing stuff. The walmarts here on Long Island don't carry anything except a few combo rods. You need to go down south to Florida walmarts to get some lures.
Yes you can in South Florida. If Walmart was the only place to shop here there is enough stock to catch fish. A small selection yes but I can buy xraps, bomber lures, mirrorlure, spoons, bucktails, plastics and jig heads. Power pro and decent enough rods and reels.
stkbassn reply :
My Walmart isn't the greatest either but they do carry War Eagle spinnerbaits and they have good prices on plastics. Dicks here isn't great but I always leave with something when I go. I just go to Sportsmans Warehouse 90% of the time or order online.
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