We anolologists (and herpetologists generally) are a devoted bunch, particularly when it comes to our field equipment. It is therefore very troubling to learn that an essential component of our field kit is being discontinued. Perhaps most chilling is the thought losing access to our beloved [1] [2] Cabela’s Panfish Poles. A recent series of tweets between AA stalwart James Stroud and Cabela’s customer service revealed noose poles are currently out of stock and may not return:
@Cabelas but the website won’t let me buy the IK-115800! Even though it says that you have them in stock (albeit limited)
— James T. Stroud (@jameststroud) April 21, 2017
@Cabelas nice! Thanks! So are there more I can order now or was that the last one in stock?
— James T. Stroud (@jameststroud) April 21, 2017
@jameststroud That was the last one we had available. -Melanie
— Cabela’s (@Cabelas) April 21, 2017
We have experienced the disappearance and return [1] [2] [3] of these poles before and, despite our best efforts, have not found a good alternative. With this essential tool at risk, I am taking up the effort to convince Cabela’s it is worthwhile to continue producing panfish poles. I would like to present them with the economic argument that many herpetologists use, and will continue to buy, this product. I created a Twitter poll below and will present the results to Cabela’s customer service in making our case. Please take a moment to share your thoughts using the poll and in the comments. Thanks!
Hey, herpetology community… Quick question.
Do you use (and would you continue to buy) @cabelas panfish poles for your fieldwork? Thanks!
— Anthony J Geneva (@AnthonyGeneva) April 25, 2017
- John David Curlis - March 1, 2022
- Joe Macedonia - January 31, 2022
- Lindsey Swierk - January 27, 2022
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