I want to hear if something I heard today at BPS today is true.

This is what I heard, "Shimano will not be participating in the yearly reel donation program at Bass Pro Shop."

This will mean no discount on Shimano reels for donating a gentley used reel to a good cause.

If that is the case, I pretty much lost my reason for making a 3 hour drive Saturday morning.

Looks like I need to give the store a call tomorrow.

Yep, no disclaimer on the flyer.....like not including or except Shimano.  They gotta say it on there for it to be true.....don't ya think?

The trade-in allowance applies to any brand, even the wrong brands! :

You mean like Pfleuger ?

Fishtank is correct. The Shimano rep will not be present nor will they honor the coupon on Shimano products. This was announced yesterday to employees at the Sevierville store. No details to the ticking contest were given but apparently it is at the corp. level. All other manufacturers are still particapating. Much more to this story than is being told.....................Al

Ft. Lauderdale Store Manager confirms.  No trade in for Shimano.  Was precisely going to get one to.  Will need to think of an alternate make now.  

Interesting. I hope there's something released as to why they aren't participating. Sounds like it's for a good cause.

Dang, messes up my plans of getting a Curado.

Thanks for the heads up.

OH NO!

I just spoke with the manager of the BPS here is Memphis and he CONFIRMED  that Shimano is NOT participating the reel exchange, nationwide!

Wow!

Yep.....same at the Nashville store.....I was going to get one of the high speed reels at this sale....guess I'll have to get a Revo or Pflueger  

I found out this morning while ordering a new loomis. Wonder why any speculations????  I'm going to BPS Cincinnati this friday I'll see what I can't find out.   I have a coupon for the prefered customers I going to put toward a new reel

The trade-in allowance applies to any brand, even the wrong brands! :

You mean like Pfleuger ?

Why is Pflueger supposedly the 'wrong brand'?

In-house joke dukeintex.

....guess I'll have to get a Revo or Pflueger

Get the Revo...you WILL NOT be disappointed.

I ended up getting a Daiwa Zillion because of this. I like my old Curado but the new 200 size feels a little large. I just liked the way the Zillion felt when I palmed it, so no harm done.

I hope BPS can find a solid reason for their customers as to why Shimano backed out on this event (besides money).

What is this reel trade in thing at BPS?  Do i bring in old crappy reels that work and get store credit or something?

Oh well, guess I'll have to get a Cardiff elsewhere.

I think I'll still head to Kodak as I really need a set of guide-on bunks.

Perhaps Shimano didn't want people to get a discount on their reels.  Gotta be some backstory there.

What is this reel trade in thing at BPS? Do i bring in old crappy reels that work and get store credit or something?

Not crappy reels, just old reels that you don't want.  They inspect them and make sure they are in working order.  If it checks out, they give you a coupon.  The value of the coupon is dependent on how much the reel you purchase costs.

I can't remember all the numbers, but I know it was worth $20 for reels costing $100.  I think $50 for $250.

a few months ago cabelas had 25% off all rods and reels

except SHIMANO. I guess this is a shimano thing,no discounts!

glad i use the other brand DAIWA susQbassman.

terrible news...well, good thing I belong to the Shimano AND Daiwa posse!  ;D

RW, did the mgr give any reason why?

Of course I am not in marketing/sales for Shimano but this seems like a crazy move. I know BassResource.com is a small sample size but there are already numerous posts saying people will get the Zillion, Revo, etc instead. I may be wrong, but I would think Shimano is losing a fair amt of biz on this-short term and long term.  A lot of us are loyal to one manufacturer but saving $50 on a $250 reel could be enough to 'try' another brand...

Sure they have a reason..and would love to hear it....

FD

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I think it's a wrong move, they will lose popularity.

Glad I'm a DAIWA guy !

Perhaps Shimano is leveling the playing the field for all of the independent tackle shops.

I don't know what the story is, but I suspect in comes out sooner or later. My guess is that BPS and Shimano are having a business dispute. I'm pretty sure there is more to the mystery than meets the eye. We'll see.

I saw this on Tackle Tour.  Maybe this has something to do with it?

http://www.tackletour.com/news2007shimanofishingtour1-30-07.html