<P> In 1975 , to meet the burgeoning demand for Bass Pro Shops exclusive products , American Rod and Gun was established . Acting as a separate wholesaling entity ARG serves more than 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide . In 1977 , Bass Pro Shops introduced the first fish - ready complete boat motor and trailer package with the Bass Tracker . In 1984 , construction began on the Outdoor World Catalog Showroom in Springfield , Missouri . Big Cedar Lodge opened in 1988 on Table Rock Lake . </P>
<P> In 1975 , to meet the burgeoning demand for Bass Pro Shops exclusive products , American Rod and Gun was established . Acting as a separate wholesaling entity ARG serves more than 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide . In 1977 , Bass Pro Shops introduced the first fish - ready complete boat motor and trailer package with the Bass Tracker . In 1984 , construction began on the Outdoor World Catalog Showroom in Springfield , Missouri . Big Cedar Lodge opened in 1988 on Table Rock Lake . </P>
where is the original bass pro shop located
where is the original bass pro shop located
Springfield , Missouri
Springfield , Missouri