I've gotta hand it to them: they create a unique shopping experience. Tell me about the last time…read moreyou were at a big box store with a quaint log cabin and pond (with real fish) scene. The ceiling has Spanish Moss hanging from it, making you feel like you're under the canopy of soaring trees in a swamp. At Christmastime, there's a huge tree and cheerful employees at the entrance welcoming you in. You really can't hate it here as much as you try. It's a one stop shop for those with masculine urges (killing things, being one with the elements, grilling dead things)--it's unapologetically so. And this vegan city slicker is definitely not their target audience but I like to have an open mind and I do appreciate the fact that you can find many many practical things here. I'm just not the most practical person. For example, I bought my boat here (2017 Tahoe 1950). Do I even know how to drive the thing? No. But my husband drives me around in it. I hate driving. I like boats. And I can handle nature in small doses (preferably not on triple digit high humidity days). And until you have floated or zipped around these glorious Louisiana waterways, you can't tell me that you are allergic to nature! I recognize a quality store when I see one, even if walking through 20 aisles of bait will never ever be my thing.

Bass pro lost a good sale today because the men behind the gun and knife counter would rather sit…read morethere gossiping like little girls than make a sale. Bass pro lost probably about $300 in sales today. By the way we were the only customers at the counter and still got completely ignored.

I had a chicka-plow shipped here for an FFL transfer, and lemme tell ya. I'm a black woman walking…read moreinto a sporting goods store, and everybody there... isn't, if you understand where I'm coming from. However, they were all business and friendly. I told them what I was there for, and they pointed the way to the second floor. All concerns were out the door at that point, except for my fear of heights, but I made it. Anyways, it took maybe all of 10 minutes, $60, and I was out the door with my goods. I'll likely go back there for all the other accessories, holsters, etc. They have an excellent selection for pretty much anything you're into, and the prices seemed to be on par with expectations. I would highly recommend.

High praise for the staff handling my recent FFL transfer. Zack and Tim in the firearms room were…read morefriendly, helpful and well informed. Zack processed me through the paperwork very efficiently and gave me a brief instructional session on my new Colt 1911, as I had not used one since Army days in the 1960s. Altogether my best gun store experience.

Small family run bait and tackle shop in Picayune MS. Owners are always super friendly and helpful…read more (This is the only bait and tackle shop in North Pearl River County that I'm aware of). Thigpen's bait and tackle sells all the fishing gear and bait you need for fresh water fishing. They also carry a limited amount of salt water tackle. I go there at least once a week to buy live bait for fishing at a local lake. They have minnows sized small to large, crickets, night crawlers etc. You can also renew or get your MS sportsman's fishing and hunting license there. A great 1 stop shop in Picayune MS for your fishing needs.

Great place, even better people. Called after hours and they stayed open long enough to sell us…read moresome live shrimp. The guy working there was friendly and even gave us a lead on a little fishing hole. Best bait shop in God's country! Well worth a visit if you're ever in need of some bait while fishing down in the parish.

From the owner: Customers get quality shrimp for a great price.read more

This place has 2 employees that actually work the rest of them is lazy they wait for the customers…read moreto walk pass them and go to the other cashier then the might decide to get up and the manger is not any better she is a poor excuse for a manger and the owner doesn't do anything this place has gone down over the pass couple of years

I had to go potty so I stopped here. It reminded me of a bait store from the 1960s. The convenience…read morestore could be better- there was no beef jerky or pepperoni sticks or anything for my dog. The bathroom should be better but it was available and an oasis to me needs, The employees were nice,

Awesome selection, great staff. Really nice to not have to cross the bridge because spillway…read moresportsman has whatever I need.

Spillway is quickly becoming one of my favorite sporting good stores in the area. What looks like a…read moresmallish store from the street seems to go on and on once you're inside, and any fisherman, hunter or sport shooter will find something that they need here. I've never had a problem with the people in the store; they all seem to enjoy outdoors sports and have been plenty knowledgeable for my needs. I'll happily keep going back.

This is a nice outdoor space. There are walking trails, a "beach" area and a great place to see…read moresome indigenous plants. I've been here before on a guided hike and got learn about the unwanted plants and trees that ended up growing there. I was grateful to see that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was still open to public. Unfortunately, people did not physically distance like I would have wanted them to, but oh well. If you want to get in touch with nature a bit, come check this place out, especially before it gets too hot outside. When we arrived on Sunday, there were a lot of people, but parking was still plentiful. It's closer to Central and north Baton Rouge area. It's also across the street from the famed church Life Tabernacle Church. I can only see myself going back there during the fall and spring months... summertime there will not be happen.

This was a favorite spot for me and my best friend to hang out at. There are two lakes in the front…read morethat many people fish in. There are walking paths great for jogging and taking a stroll through the woods. My favorite part was the man made beach in the back at the comite river. The water only got as deep as my knee. It was nice to just play around in the water and play on the tire swing someone put up. We also liked to sun bathe on the sand bank. Some people made fires there at night. It was a nice and peaceful way to relax. It's a good spot to bring your dogs as well! Be careful though because we have stumbled upon snakes a few times on the trail path to the beach!