Mac my first full time job was Kmart. I was 16 and stupid. Now I am older and stupid but know that the few times I've been dumb enough to ask a question at cabelas...my dissapointment couldnt be more apparent!
Boom!
I shop at these stores.
But if I want good reliable info, I typically go on line.
Even local bait shops are opinionated.
People put a lot of faith in local bait shops.
The guy that runs a shop like this is working when others are fishing.
So what real info can he give to you.
The bits of info he does pick up comes from clients.
Fishermen are notorious liars.
Also, most will NOT give away their secrets and honey holes.
Soooo......................
You want to learn something, get your dumb a$$ out and figure it out on your own.