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.

Great place kind people, great fishing tackle and supplies…read more highly recommend this place ..

This is a little gem of a place I found while camping in the area. It has a little bit of a hippy…read morevibe and it appears the lady who I assumed owned the place has a love for music. You had your normal general store goods such as camp fuel, cigarettes and beer but guitars are also scattered throughout the building. I feel had I had my mandolin or knew more then a few chords on guitar my quick stop for a pack of smokes and two beers to add to the cooler would have turned into an impromptu jam session of trying to play Phish covers. Little eccentric places like this are a true joy and the lovely lady running the place makes adventures fun.

Great service - the way it used to be and the way it ought to be. Pete the owner is great... knows…read moremore about Bikes than I could ever know... we were trying to figure out if he sold me my last bike decades ago elsewhere :) He's an honest guy who wants you to be happy and comfortable with your adventure gear. Wildside is a local shop that cares about its community and customers. Check them out!

Stopped in w 2 Schwinns fresh from a 20 year hibernation in our garage and Jimmy got the tires…read moregilled in under 10 mins. He told us the oldest one needed a special tire and he could order one for us if we wanted to leave it. Wanted to give a tip but we didn't have enough change so here is my review! 5 stars! Great customer service from the moment we walked in greeted by the counter person and when we left by easy going Jimmy! Thanks we will be back!

For all your fishing needs. Weather you walleye,bass, come and get you some. Illinois walleye…read moretrail was here and we will be back

From the owner: Specialize in fishing and archery products and set up.read more

Broad selection and service. Although this business hasn't been around as long as Heather is in the…read morearea, it is now very well established in one of the best spots around La Crosse area to go to, for equipment, apparel, accessories, gear, and more.

Great service, highly recommend Island Outdoors for rentals, outdoor gear and fishing needs!!read more

Cabela's the company has everything the hunter or fisherman needs ("wants" is another story). And…read moreI hesitate to say this because my friends will think I've lost it but every time I visit this actual store I'm left feeling kind of empty. Now I like Cabela's products, I like their selection, and I get excited when the new catalog's arrived- I even ranked high enough as a customer to get the hardbound master catalog last year. So I AM a Cabela's guy, despite the ethical issue I have with these giant stores squashing the little independent gear dealers... My problem is that their website is so well organized, and it's so easy to shop from, I have little reason to visit the actual store. The staff is very good, so that's a plus. And you can try things on in the actual store, so if you're a tough size you'll be happy to visit here. I'm not, so internet shopping's easy for me... When in the area I want to stop in here to be oooed and awed by the huge selection of stuff. But often, the one specialty thing I actually need or want they're out of stock on! Last trip I left without buying anything! And the bargain cave in the back of the store is tough to like. I guess if you go there everyday and catch the good stuff when it hits the cave you can score. But whenever I go I'm amazed at the huge price they ask for the leftover/used stuff. I mean used sneakers need to be pretty cheap- who ends up paying these prices for returned stinky shoes? So I guess as a long distant visitor, the store leaves me wanting more, and I'm often more rewarded finding the smaller specialty fishing/hunting places in terms of "destination" store experiences. If you need an extra box of shells or some flys or whatever in a pinch, I suppose it's really nice to have this place in the area, but I personally usually plan ahead and pack plenty anyway. OK, their gun selection is really nice, but in that regard I already have what I need, and can't afford what I want!

Not that great ! They never have stuff out on the floor like the website says and the service is so…read morebad none them even know when or if they will get more ! They have way too high of mark up compared to buying some where else ! I would just shop online and skip them.

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

Best store ever, has everything you need! Incredibly clean, very helpful staff. Trendy new items…read morewith hits of good old days peppered throughout the store. Reasonably priced, solid quality goods.

We were on the hunt (during boat clearance season) for a fishing style pontoon boat. We found one…read morewe wanted that is carried by Bass Pro Shops. But, again, it was clearance season and we tried to get one at the Bass Pro Shops in the Milwaukee area and no dice. We tried Green Bay--nope. So when we found that they had one here while we were on vacation in Door County, we were hoping we'd be able to reserve it in some way without making the drive. They allowed us to do so by putting down a refundable deposit. We did so and they got the boat prepped for our purchase and we were able to pick it up a few days later. Everyone we worked with was helpful and friendly. They walked us through the boat and made sure we felt completely comfortable with everything before taking the boat away. The store itself is brimming with outdoor goodness. Everything was neat and in order and help is readily offered. No complaints! Get to it!

I went for fishing on a Saturday. The place was not crowded. There were 2 ponds. One pond for…read moresmaller trout and another one for bigger one. I went for the bigger one. There were a lot of trout in the pond. There is no catch and release in either of the ponds. Probably we dont even need a fishing road. Just putting a small net is enough to catch the fish. I caught 3. The store lady was nice. She cleaned it well. I just had to take home put some spice and bake/fry it. Fish tasted real good. In fact I saw others stopping by and just catching 1 fish per head and leaving. I guess they are just trying to make a tasty dinner. It was a really fun experience.

Cute little Polish mom and pop shop. There are two small ponds- one for small trout and one for big…read moretrout. You pay based on the size you catch. They clean and gut all of your catches for $5 which is nice. You get long sticks with string attached and are given corn kennels for bait. We each caught a fish within 30 sec to a min and were only there for like 15 minutes lol. But it was fun! We cooked it the next day- tasted fresh!

Dorn Outdoor Pro Shop is a locally owned retailer offering hunting and fishing supplies. This is…read moredownstairs from the hardware store with a separate outside entrance. This strip of shops faces the Beltline/frontage road but is at an easy exit so convenient to anywhere. Easy to stop in on your way to your destination. Easy parking. I have been here as the "plus one" with the boyfriend picking up bait, line, and lures. There seems to be enough in stock to keep the guy intrigued. There seems to be a couple guys working the shop at any one time. Some are experienced sportsmen and sometimes a high school kid on his first job. All that to say, there is probably someone here to give you advice or talk shop if that's your thing. I like that they've got pics of guys and their catches up, involvement in community events like tourney sponsorships, and attention paid to keeping youth in the sports. Following the Facebook page, you'll see featured items from fresh bait updates to $400 equipment. I do believe they sell fishing licenses here. I haven't been here alone as a woman novice in these sports but I have asked a question or two on my own and felt comfortable.