DiscoverBoating Best Black Friday Deals for Boaters 2019
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oaters, like all other breeds of shoppers, look forward to Black Friday & Cyber Monday each year so they can take advantage of the best deals in boating, fishing and watersports equipment. Black Friday has always been known as the unofficial kick-off to the holiday-shopping season, as retailers compete to release major discounts on some of their most popular items. For marine retailers like Bass Pro Shops, West Marine and others, Black Friday & Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to provide boaters with specialty pricing on all sorts of boating accessories—from fishing rods and reels, to towable tubes, life jackets and other safety gear, electronics and so much more.
This year, Discover Boating will be continuously updating and compiling a comprehensive list of the best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for boaters from seven of the largest marine retailers offering boating, fishing, and watersports products. Be sure to check back frequently for newly released information. **Editor’s Note: Prices and deals are current as of last date of publish. Retailers listed from A-Z. Last updated on Nov. 6, 2020, and originally published on Nov. 13, 2019. Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Shoppers don’t need to wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday to take advantage of both Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s “Black Friday Hot Buys: All Month Long,” running now through Nov. 22. Both stores are also hosting their annual Santa’s Wonderland events from Nov. 7 to Dec. 24, where families can get a free photo with Santa, draft and mail their letters to Santa, and receive takehome free holiday craft activity kits. Additional sanitization and
others precautions have been put in place this year to protect the health and safety of their customers. Shoppers can submit free online advanced reservations, and expect temperature screenings and “Contactless Claus” visits. Face coverings and social distancing are required based on local guidelines. Other year-round discounts are offered in each store’s “Bargain Cave,” highlighting sales and clearance items, including discounts on Fishing and Boating Gear. For more information on specific discounted products and promotions, be sure to visit BassPro.com and Cabelas. com Dick’s Sporting Goods Full swing into their 2020 Hot Holiday Deals, Dick’s Sporting Goods is also offering up to deals on fishing gear, including rods, reels, bait, lures, electronics, tackle bags and boxes, fishing line, apparel and footwear. Shoppers should also take advantage of the store’s online Holiday Gift Guide, outlining a variety gift categories like: • Stocking Stuffers • Gifts $25 or less • Gifts $50 or less • Top Gifts for Him • Gifts She’ll Love • Just for Kids • Gifts the Family Will Love • Warm Up With Cozy Gifts • Perfect for the Fitness Fanatic • Gifts for #1 Fans • And General Holiday Deals Be sure to check back for updates on the announcement of the store’s specific Black Friday promotions, and in
the meantime, feel free to visit DicksSportingGoods.com for more information on specific discounted products and current promotions.
Field & Stream Similar to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream has also released its 2020 Holiday Gift Guide to help shoppers “Give the Gift of Tradition.” They’re also offering deals that fall within the following categories: • Gifts for Guys • Gifts for Her • Gifts for Kids • Gifts Under $25 • Gifts Under $50 • Stocking Stuffers • Holiday Favorites Learn more about Field & Steam’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials by viewing their Weekly Ad or taking a look at This Week’s Deals, and in the meantime, be sure to browse their current offers on boating accessories and fishing accessories at FieldandStreamShop.com Gander Outdoors Gander Outdoors has already kicked off the 2020 holiday shopping season with their in-store and online “Black Friday All Month Long” promotion. Some of the best discounts include up to 60% off boating and fishing gear. Visit Gander Outdoors to browse their current promotions on boating and fishing gear at GanderOutdoors.com Overton’s Similar to Gander Outdoors, Overton’s is also offering a “Black Friday All Monday Long” promotion, including 15% off select watersports gear. Boat owners in
particular should take advantage of Overton’s OffSeason Savings, which includes discounts up to 45% off for boat covers, docking essentials, boat seats, bimini tops, and other accessories. For more information on specific discounted products and current promotions, be sure to visit Overtons.com West Marine Wrap It Up Early! Get boating’s best gifts under your tree with time to spare. West Marine hasn’t released the store’s formal Black Friday or Cyber Monday Deals for 2020 just yet; however, boaters and anglers can still take advantage of special seasonal specials on Fishing, Powerboat Cruising and Sailboat Cruising. Check back for additional information on West Marine’s 2020 Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials as more information is released. For more information on specific discounted products and current promotions, be sure to visit visit WestMarine.com Bonus Shopping Tip: Check with Your Local Boat Dealer In addition to these retailers, don’t forget to check in with your local boat dealer, who may offer gifts that can be personalized or unique to your local area. Don’t forget to utilize our Go Boating Today tool to help you get out on the water today at www.discoverboating.com/go-boating-today.
Article courtesy of DiscoverBoating. Discover Boating is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry. Discover Boating programs focus on increasing participation and creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability and accessibility of the boating lifestyle while helping to educate potential boaters and offering opportunities to experience the fun and togetherness of being on the water on a boat. Each year nearly 70 million people in the U.S. enjoy boating, the recreational activity that “connects like no other.” DiscoverBoating.com is your source for complete boating instructions and resources! www.DiscoverBoating.com
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