Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Bass Pro Shop: Grapevine Texas -- The Story

2501 Bass Pro Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 972-724-2018

Today we went back to the Bass Pro Shop with camera in hand.  Here's the pics.  These excerpts come from Bass Pro Shop:  The Story.


In 1971 young Johnny Morris, frustrated by the lack of tackle in local stores, rented a U-Haul trailer and took off across the country filling it with the newest premium fishing tackle he could find.

When he returned home to Springfield, Missouri, Johnny started in the fishing business with eight feet of space in his dad’s liquor store which became a popular stopping-off place for local and out-of-state fishermen on the way to the Ozark’s famous bass lakes.

A number of these anglers started calling when they got back home wanting Johnny to send them some of his specialized Bass Pro Shops tackle.

In 1974, in response to this demand, he printed and mailed his first Bass Pro Shops catalog.

Today, outdoor enthusiasts around the world look forward to opening the mail and getting their favorite Bass Pro Shops catalog, while many enjoy visiting and shopping basspro.com.
In 1978, Johnny introduced the first professionally rigged boat, motor and trailer fish-ready package.

The Bass Tracker boat “package” revolutionized the marine industry. Huge boat showrooms are featured in every Bass Pro Shops store.

This is a huge waterfall, with aquarium below.  You can see the 4 year old girl in the lower right corner



Dean, this pic is for you


Childs Indoor Rifle Target Range


nice kitty....
Indoor archery practice




very cool cat


Pick a pole....any pole...

nice

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