This is one of my favorite surplus stores that I've been too. They have a wide variety of items,…read moremore than typical surplus items, including bones/ taxidermy items, and vintage things. The owner was friendly and knowledgeable. The prices were my favorite part, all the prices I saw were extremely reasonable.

For its size and location this facility has everything that you need. I've gone in there many times…read moreand I've been pleasantly surprised at the level of inventory. Staff is very knowledgeable on many different areas. There is also an attached archery shop so there's a sprinkling of man stuff everywhere make sure you make time because you're going to need quite a while to look around and everything.

Some friends and I were in the Rockford area looking to rent skiis. Unfortunately, we arrived too…read morelate in the day to rent. I appreciated that the staff was honest with us instead of taking the sale and having us be unhappy. It also helped that they had the most adorable dog in the world. Stop by!

If you are in the Rockford area and looking to buy or rent some adventure gear, this is the best…read moreplace around! Some friends and I recently took a trip to stay at a cabin in the Rockford area. We had planned to go cross country skiing and found that Rocktown Adventures rents xc skis in the winter. What we had not planned on was how slow we would be at finally leaving the cabin to go pick up the skis. Since they unfortunately don't do reservations for the skis, we called ahead to make sure they had some before heading over. By the time we got there it was already around 3 pm and unbeknownst to us, they close at 5 pm on the weekends. We got started with the rental process only to realize we would have very little time to ski before sundown. After explaining a couple options we had for still getting out on the skis, the staff member ultimately told us it probably wouldn't be worth our money given our time constraints. Instead of staying quiet, taking our money, and letting us have a very short ski trip, the staff member suggested the option that was best for us! He then told us that if we were ever back in town to just give them a call and if they had skis available he'd have them ready for us when we arrived. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and caring but they have an incredible selection of gear. We didn't end up spending any money there, and that is exactly why this was a five star experience!

A great selection of like new surplus gear, mainly USGI, can be found in this brightly lit, well…read moreattended store. Contrary to previous reviews, signage suggests conceal and carry is allowed on premise - just not in a bag. And the staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They helped me address an obscure request and make several other finds to boot. Exactly what I needed. Thanks Rockford Army Surplus!

Great service & helpful employees! Have occasional sales on quality products, definitely a new…read morefavorite place to shop for me!

Wow what a place! All the fresh bait you could ever want for…read moreyour fishing needs plenty of good looking spinners and musky baits the size of my arm. All the neat looking mounts on the wall the deer the bear turkey my little girl loved it. Take a step back in time you don't see places like this anymore. Beer and other camping needs are available with good Drywood and ice to keep that beer cold. We look forward to returning in the fall and buy more ammo there my wife even registered for a gun raffle. Kate and her crew went over and above to make sure our experience was easy and fun. We rented a boat for the weekend as we were camping at governor Dodge state park. They also rent kayaks. Good fair prices friendly staff a really neat place worth a look.

From the owner: Old Hickory Buildings Dealer…read more Products Tackle, Fishing Gear Services Fishing, Full-Service Ice Fishing Business Description Welcome to Kate's Bait & Sporting Goods in Dodgeville, WI, serving the local community and surrounding areas. Our full-service bait shop is your go-to destination for all things ice fishing - offering a wide selection of quality bait, tackle, and fishing gear to enhance your outdoor experience. In addition to our Ice Fishing Supplies, we also offer Old Hickory Building Sales- your portable building specialists. Let us help you solve your outdoor storage needs this winter. With a passion for fishing and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Kate's Bait is your one-stop shop for all your fishing and outdoor needs.

This is more of a review of Marmot than of Fontana Sports. I bought my first Marmot down jacket…read morehere, and it lasted almost twenty years before the zipper broke. It kept me so warm and toasty in the brutal upper Midwest winters. I discovered the Marmot brand here in the 1990s. Back in the 1990s, Patagonia was not considered as "technical" and as bougie as Marmot and The North Face. Arcteryx either didn't exist or was an obscure brand almost thirty years ago. Now, Patagonia and Arcteryx are off-the-charts insanely priced. Marmot and The North Face are considered "value" brands. In any case, I still buy Marmot; it's better quality and far better value than Patagonia because: 1. Higher down fill power and 2. Higher down fill weight I recently bought a 700-fill down parka from Marmot with 220 grams of down for far less money than a 600-fill down parka with 150 grams of down from Patagonia. I was cold in the Patagonia parka, and it was horribly expensive. I had to return. I also bought coats from Eddie Bauer and from L.L. Bean. Nowhere nearly as warm as Marmot. The Marmot down parka that I recently bought is called the Montreaux Coat, and I've yet to find a warmer coat at such a great price point. It hits my knee, although it's supposed to hit my calf, so that's a bit misleading on their website. It's closer to parka length than coat length. I like that when the zipper broke after almost twenty years of owning my first Marmot down jacket, I called Marmot's Customer Service, they sent me a shipping label, and they said that they would gladly repair the zipper for me, for free. When they couldn't repair the zipper, they just sent me a new Marmot down jacket. So, I wore that complimentary replacement jacket for another ten years before finally buying the Montreaux coat this year almost thirty years after buying my first Marmot down jacket from Fontana Sports.

i still miss the west side store! Every day!!!!! Wonderful store! Ski tuning was wonderful!read more

Top of the industry - Customer Service is a cut above ALL the rest…read more I PU an CCW R-Dot from a vendor and was a fake. Turned out the vendor got screwed by some "POS human" that returned a knock-off unit. Vortex didn't care about $$ or who was a fault only how to make the customer happy ! WOW - Vortex Customer Service Team for PRESIDENT !! now that would be one big beautiful thing in my book. I don't give a rats ass about other brands, Vortex has my vote going forward. Next purchase will be a Vortex because they give an F about us little people not just working for $$

Vortex Optics is an experience! You can test out all of the scopes, binoculars, etc. The staff is…read morequick to help with any questions you may have. You can have a cup of coffee and you get a hat (maybe two) with your purchase. Their value and selection is so much better than a big box or Cabela's. I purchased my scope and it was installed in minutes. They also give discounts to vets and first responders.

Susan was absolutely amazing!!!! She genuinely goes above and beyond for customers. I am beyond…read moregrateful for this as she was the only one who offered to help my in laws to get the gift I wanted to get my husband for Christmas. Not only did she take needing it urgently to arrive by Christmas as a personal mission, but she also helped in making it not something that would be out of budget to do. So to Susan, I genuinely thank you for making my Christmas as it was something my husband truly wanted!!! You are a rarity in world were customer service can often be lacking!

Pretty average, except for the staff. The staff were very helpful. I came here looking for a…read morehunting jacket for my husband and found the perfect one. The selection is pretty good, but the prices can be a little high. This store is new so everything is clean and organized.

The LL Bean by Hilldale shopping center has two entrances. One in the main shopping strip, by the…read moreuniversity bookstore, and the ather around back, with loads of parking. They have a good selection of outdoor clothes and gear, at surprisingly reasonable prices. What really impressed me were their hiking shoes selection though. Better hiking shoe selection than the REI we have. Where REI had a couple options for men's hiking shoes, LL Bean had 6+. The best part of the experience was Alex, who helped us find the right shoes for us. She was very knowledgeable in each shoe type, knowing customers preferred and disliked about each shoe, and even knowing about how the companies changed their styles! I described an issue I was feeling, and she knew why I was having that issue (loose heel feeling), and what brand would better suit my needs. Left extremely happy with my purchase! Thanks Alex!

Great selection of outdoor items from clothes, kayaks, camping gear, etc. The price point is high,…read morebut great quality items. The staff is friendly and helpful. I was specifically looking for a Stanley or Yeti that wasn't too big. Unfortunately, they only had larger versions of what I was looking for. Still a great store for outdoor needs.

The manager Angelica helped me today with some issues I had with a product and deserves praise. She…read morewas very kind and professional and her staff was working hard with her which I really appreciated. I think you should consider coming to this location and give them a try. They had a crazy selection of different products too.

The past 4 times we have gone in, the don't have what we want. Now that they have gone "automated"…read morewe wait just to be told they don't have the shoes we want in stock. Company is going down hill fast.