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Topic: Bass Pro Shops Acquired Hobie?  (Read 37816 times)

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fishbushing

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September 16, 2025, 07:48:34 PM
News all over youtube BP is acquiring Hobie. Fake news or any truth to that?
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September 16, 2025, 07:50:18 PM #1
I hear the same thing. 
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September 16, 2025, 10:35:42 PM #2


Could be great I’m optimistic
But it can’t be good for the kayak shops that support hobbie

What do you think
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September 17, 2025, 06:02:19 AM #3
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September 17, 2025, 07:04:37 AM #4
Quote from: Wildrooster on September 16, 2025, 10:35:42 PM
But it can’t be good for the kayak shops that support hobbie

This. Hobie is about to be a Bass Pro house brand. Oof.  I hope the small shops can survive this, but I wouldn't be surprised if they pull the brand entirely from all retailers except Bass Pro.
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September 17, 2025, 07:56:55 AM #5
Game over
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Weimarian

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September 17, 2025, 07:58:54 AM #6
Quote from: SpeedyStein on September 17, 2025, 07:04:37 AM
Quote from: Wildrooster on September 16, 2025, 10:35:42 PM
But it can’t be good for the kayak shops that support hobbie

This. Hobie is about to be a Bass Pro house brand. Oof.  I hope the small shops can survive this, but I wouldn't be surprised if they pull the brand entirely from all retailers except Bass Pro.
All in house distribution, That would be my guess. The acend and Hobie brands might meld? They might be banking on the accessory market more than big ticket kayak unit sales. Or. we could see them going up head to head with the bass boats.
« Last Edit: September 17, 2025, 08:02:51 AM by Weimarian »
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September 17, 2025, 10:22:21 AM #7
Quote from: SpeedyStein on September 17, 2025, 07:04:37 AM
This. Hobie is about to be a Bass Pro house brand. Oof.  I hope the small shops can survive this, but I wouldn't be surprised if they pull the brand entirely from all retailers except Bass Pro.

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September 17, 2025, 03:49:50 PM #8
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September 17, 2025, 04:13:32 PM #10
Quote from: Rock Hopper on September 17, 2025, 03:49:50 PM
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I liked the Ass Pro shop better
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September 17, 2025, 06:51:26 PM #11
Quote from: Weimarian on September 17, 2025, 07:58:54 AM
All in house distribution, That would be my guess. ...

Yes, that would almost certainly be true.

In any case, does anybody have evidence beyond internet rumors that Bass Pro actually bought Hobie? I seem to recall hearing this same rumor a few years ago...
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September 18, 2025, 07:46:00 PM #12
Has anybody seen an official press release about Hobie's acquisition?  I don't trust these youtubers who are always looking for attention.
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September 19, 2025, 05:23:14 AM #13
Quote from: FishingAddict on September 18, 2025, 07:46:00 PM
Has anybody seen an official press release about Hobie's acquisition?  I don't trust these youtubers who are always looking for attention.

I have not been able to find anything.  One site pointed to what they said were details, but it was just AI garbage.
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September 20, 2025, 10:51:11 AM #14
In my opinion would be the worst thing to happen. Bass pro only sells. Does not Manf anything. Hobie needs some new blood to manage manufacturing and getting parts fixed so they don't fail.
Lets hope it BS, false news.
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