Joe's Sporting Goods

Lately I've been noticing just how many different kinds of "sporting goods" stores there are. They definitely don't all carry the same stuff. At this place in Little Canada, you won't find a lot of tennis rackets or softball mitts, but you'll find a lot of supplies for hunting, fishing, and other rugged outdoor activities. They don't have as much real estate as some of the big box stores, so throughout the year they will adjust their visible inventory depending upon the season. I went in there in May 2021, early in the fishing season, and they were hyping quite a lot of fishing gear. Six months earlier, though, there was more skiing & snowboarding stuff in that same area. Lots of apparel meant to appeal to those doing things outside. In fall of 2020 I bought some gloves that seemed like they'd be great for cold-weather hiking. They were Hot Shot brand, which I'd never seen, and it turned out the inner lining was poorly made; the stitching came apart after very little use. So I'm not sure I'll trust unfamiliar brands from Joe's in the future. You might like Joe's a lot more than I do if you participate in the particular activities they cater to, as mentioned above; if so, you should definitely check them out. But avoid those Hot Shot gloves.

I'm not a huge outdoors person, but my boyfriend is and he enjoys coming here. The store is a good size with lots of options for everything outdoorsy! I ended up buying a dog toy, which my dog loves, so that's a plus! The staff is friendly and there is a large parking lot.

The ski shop staff know their stuff. Bought ski equipment without a snag...

Scroll through the reviews and take note of the fact that people either seem really happy or will never shop here again. I've had both experiences at Joes. The ski dept is good and if you get to know which employees know their stuff, it's great. Just need to avoid the ones that know nothing - there's a couple of them. I've also been very happy with the folks who work in clothing as well. Really nice and very helpful.The gun dept, on the other hand, is a whole different story. One guy I talked to back there is great, the rest feel as though they are doing you you a favor, at their inconvenience, by having to work with you. I was ready to buy a pistol from them and ended up driving across town to a shop that I felt actually wanted my business and wanted me as a customer. Joes wants your money and you to go away. Simple as that.Additionally, if you happen to use them as a SilencerShop.com local vendor, watch out. The agreement for SilencerShop vendors is that they have to list their price for transferring the purchased item once it's approved - Joes listed their price at $0 (they do get paid a given amount per their contract - the transfer fee is over and above that). They know this, yet try to charge you a $25 dollar fee to transfer or you can't take your product. I had to pay it and then call SilencerShop to get them to call Joes and make them refund my money. If you don't know this, and don't push the issue, they just keep the the transfer fee that they weren't entitled to under their agreement. Again - they only want your money at the gun counter - you as a customer, not so much.

Gun staffs are not helpful at all. Very unwelcoming and not professional at all. Ask them a question and all u get is a yes or no answer. I wouldn't even shop here for fire arms if I were you. All other departments doesn't seem to be so bad.

Joe's is a really nice option for an outdoors store experience that isn't quite as overwhelming as going to say a Cabela's or even a large Gander Mountain. The stores are less humongous though still plenty big. They are also more homey in feel. I love this particular store because there are some really nice comfy chairs to sit in when my husband's outdoor gear shopping energy outstrips my own.I find the staff here to be friendly and generally pretty knowledgeable. I also find a lot of good deals here -- especially end of season clearance type stuff. I also totally love the outdoors themed Snoopy statue out front! Is that too girly to say on a review of an outdoors store? Sorry....My only complaint about this particular store is that their POS system doesn't seem to be very good. We often have things ring up at the wrong price so I would say it pays to pay attention at the register. But overall, we like Joe's very much!

Everyone wants to find a local bait shop with the good ol' boy that knows everything there is to know about the local waters, and what bites in them. These local bait shops are the unsung heroes of the fishing world, and their knowledge has put more fish in the boat -- and more walleyes in the grease! -- than any article or Youtube video ever has. The problem of course is that local bait shops rarely have a huge selection or good prices.Enter Joe's. Joe's Sporting Goods is the type of place where if you ask someone "So, what are they biting today?" you'll have 3 store employees chiming in with their tips and tricks to conjure big fish from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. It seems like everyone there is a fisherman, and they all have a unique and expert perspective on how to catch the fish of a lifetime. They also have a massive selection of lures, rods, reels, and terminal tackle, and fresh live bait to keep you stocked and ready.Their pricing is good. Maybe not quite as good as some of the big box stores, but definitely fair. Combined with the expertise, it gives you a value that no big box store can match. Joe's is what sporting goods stores should have been all along. Somewhere along the way, Cabela's, Gander Mountain, and Bass Pro Shops turned into Walmart, and I'm not sure how it happened. Thank God there's still Joe's.

Sales team lied about warranty:Nice boots - BOA wire broke in 4 days of boarding - "only the sole of the boot is covered by warranty" - tried to upsell me a $70(!) wire repair??Sales rep topped it off with condescension and ridiculous affectation.Getting the free repair kit from BOA and will buy ski equipment elsewhere.

After much online research for best prices of Bending Branches Loon paddles, I ordered from Joe's Sporting Goods. The paddles arrived very quickly, were packaged well and in perfect condition. It was a great experience and I really appreciate the good service. Also, it just felt better than ordering from Amazon.

I recently bought some BAFFIN winter boots to use hunting. They were supposed to be rated for -148 degrees. In 20 degree weather they were no better than any of a number of boots I have owned. I contacted BAFFIN who said the boots need to be snug to keep your feet warm. JOE'S said they need to be a little big to keep your feet warm but they would be willing to send them to BAFFIN to have them looked at but they didn't honor BAFFIN's website policy that says you can return them to a store within 30 days. It appears I'll be stuck with BAFFIN boots that do no perform as advertised. Also Interesting: You can submit reviews on JOES web page but they're never posted.I'll have to consider other stores before buying another firearm. winter clothing item, or fishing item at JOE'S.