I received the BPS Spring Catalog today. After looking through it and seeing all the new stuff for the year, I thought I'd make a few observations.
I may be wrong, but I never really saw a big interest in turkey totes before this forum. I swear BPS is cruising the forums to come up with ideas. Now they're pushing turkey totes and score totes. I'm sure they've had them in years past, I just haven't noticed it.
They have the Hornady Heavy Magnum Turkey Nickel shells in there. I love Hornady rifles bullets, but for the life of me, I can't understand why Hornady would make an unbuffered flight control turkey shell. Especially with the heavier than lead craze. It says they work best with IC or Modified barrels.
They have the previously mentioned Bone Collector TruGlo choke. Looks more like a Comp n Choke to me. It is also listed in only 2 diameters for 12 Gauge. .667 and .670. .555 for 20 gauge.
Also previously mentioned, the Super Elite III is in Realtree instead of MO Obsession.
Ol Tom has a hoody out. Pretty cool.
Under Armour, I love Under Armour products. They have a lightweight performance shirt and pant. Of course it's on the expensive side as usual, but I may have to give them a try. I love Ol Tom gear and it appears the UA has "borrowed" ideas from Ol Tom. The shirt features storage pockets, mouth call pockets, and a secure zip chest pocket. The pants feature a box call pocket.
Just a few observations. I don't know why, but it entertains me to sit back and watch companies grab the latest trends and try to make some bucks off of it. I know it's business, it just entertains me.
Also, Primos mouth calls for $12 a piece. :o
I don't use them but man, $12 for a mass produced mouth call?
I noticed that the only Mossy Oak Obession clothing is Ol Tom brand. What happend to the other brands RedHead, Silent Hide etc.
I also really thought they would have a new and better selection of turkey loads this spring, I guess not.
Just a few things I noticed too.
Quote from: Crappiepro on January 11, 2012, 08:32:08 PM
I noticed that the only Mossy Oak Obession clothing is Ol Tom brand. What happend to the other brands RedHead, Silent Hide etc.
I also really thought they would have a new and better selection of turkey loads this spring, I guess not.
Just a few things I noticed too.
I noticed that too. I know my local BPS is heavy on Realtree patterns and MO Infinity. Obsession stuff in pretty much just Ol Tom
Yea, got my BP Catalog today too. Look at all the decoy makers trying to copy the DSD jake decoy.
BTW I want to try some of the Ol Tom products. Where is the best place to get some.
Thanks vaturkey :newmascot:
I haven't even got the catalog yet
Quote from: vaturkey on January 11, 2012, 08:37:49 PM
Yea, got my BP Catalog today too. Look at all the decoy makers trying to copy the DSD jake decoy.
BTW I want to try some of the Ol Tom products. Where is the best place to get some.
Thanks vaturkey :newmascot:
Try Ol Tom's website. They have a sales section that usually has some good prices.
Quote from: CASH on January 11, 2012, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: vaturkey on January 11, 2012, 08:37:49 PM
Yea, got my BP Catalog today too. Look at all the decoy makers trying to copy the DSD jake decoy.
BTW I want to try some of the Ol Tom products. Where is the best place to get some.
Thanks vaturkey :newmascot:
Try Ol Tom's website. They have a sales section that usually has some good prices.
THANKS ! :icon_thumright:
Quote from: CASH on January 11, 2012, 08:19:33 PM
Under Armour, I love Under Armour products. They have a lightweight performance shirt and pant. Of course it's on the expensive side as usual, but I may have to give them a try. I love Ol Tom gear and it appears the UA has "borrowed" ideas from Ol Tom. The shirt features storage pockets, mouth call pockets, and a secure zip chest pocket. The pants feature a box call pocket.
I like the looks of those too. Just glad to see you can get them in MO Obsession.
Quote from: JohnDoe on January 11, 2012, 08:59:51 PM
Not to Hijack but I have a few UA heatgear shirts and love them. I bought enough that I can wash them, then hang them, instead of a dryer. They will last longer that way.
John
Same here. Love them. Especially on those hot spring days. Their Heatgear boot socks are the best also.
Quote from: vaturkey on January 11, 2012, 08:37:49 PM
Yea, got my BP Catalog today too. Look at all the decoy makers trying to copy the DSD jake decoy.
BTW I want to try some of the Ol Tom products. Where is the best place to get some.
Thanks vaturkey :newmascot:
i got mine from cabelas on sale a few years ago the pants were 39 dollars after season in early fall they were regular 79 dollars i really like the ol tom gear the pants i have look like they would tear or wear out easy but they still look new and are very durible and comfortible
Quote from: DMP on January 11, 2012, 08:27:26 PM
Also, Primos mouth calls for $12 a piece. :o
I don't use them but man, $12 for a mass produced mouth call?
yeah and ive yet to find a single mass production call as good as a 5.75 Hooks Executioner
Quote from: TauntoHawk on January 12, 2012, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: DMP on January 11, 2012, 08:27:26 PM
Also, Primos mouth calls for $12 a piece. :o
I don't use them but man, $12 for a mass produced mouth call?
yeah and ive yet to find a single mass production call as good as a 5.75 Hooks Executioner
:icon_thumright:
Just got mine in the mail and looked through it this morning.
Disappointed again. Was really hoping some of the nicer gear would be offered in tall sizes this year.
I just realized that their are no HTL loads advertised either.
I like shopping at Bass Pro. I like buying at Academy.
Quote from: rebelman on January 12, 2012, 01:16:52 PM
I like shopping at Bass Pro. I like buying at Academy.
Haha. I hear you. I like shopping at Bass Pro and buying at Cabelas
Quote from: CASH on January 12, 2012, 01:54:27 PM
Quote from: rebelman on January 12, 2012, 01:16:52 PM
I like shopping at Bass Pro. I like buying at Academy.
Haha. I hear you. I like shopping at Bass Pro and buying at Cabelas
yup
Did y'all nitice the tube call, hand made box and pot calls? I don't think I have ever seen these either
A little disclaimer for you guys that are bigger and tall like I am. I bought a pair of the Ol Tom Tech Turkey pants and I ordered a size 2xl (the biggest bass pro had) and when I got them, I tried them on and was filled with dissapointment. I wear a size 44 in the waist, and the waist of these pants fit really well, only problem was the legs and thighs were so tight I was afraid they would rip the first time I set up on a turkey. I also noticed they were made from 100 % cotton and I was afraid after 1 wash they would shrink up even more. The size chart says a 3xl is for waist size 48 to 50 and I wouldve tried them but as usual Big Box stores dont carry much stuff over a 2xxl and bass pro didn't carry them. I had to send them back.
If they wouldve only fit, they would have been the best pair of turkey pants ever. I will try more of their products later.
As for the catalog, Its nice to look at, but as far as the calls, Id rather carry a custom pot, box, or diaphram made by any of the callmakers around here on the board.
I think they need to change their name to "Imported Store", everything I was interested in was Imported. I was lookin at the turkey vests and leafy suits.
Quote from: CASH on January 11, 2012, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: vaturkey on January 11, 2012, 08:37:49 PM
Yea, got my BP Catalog today too. Look at all the decoy makers trying to copy the DSD jake decoy.
BTW I want to try some of the Ol Tom products. Where is the best place to get some.
Thanks vaturkey :newmascot:
Try Ol Tom's website. They have a sales section that usually has some good prices.
Wing Supply sells Ol'Tom for a pretty good price.