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    Bay Tackle

    3.9 (80 reviews)
    ModerateSporting Goods

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    Today's catch on my new rod!
    Rodney P.

    I bought a custom rod and needed a good reel to match it. The guys there were very patient and answered all of my questions without hesitation . I did buy a high end Accurate Reel to match my rod and spent more than I planned on but, they made me feel good and confident with my purchase. They spooled the line on the reel and helped mount the reel to my rod. They had all kinds of other tackle you just don't find elsewhere . It wasn't cheap but, I bought nothing but quality products at a fair price. I highly recommend this establishment!

    CATFISH all day!
    Skinny Dee R.

    I don't know how you could give these guys here less than 5 stars. Drove from Vallejo because I heard these guys knew their stuff about fishing everything around the area. Went in the shop yesterday for the 1st time with my kids and guess what, these guys are the best. My kids are new to fishing and Mr. ED answered every question my kids and I had for him. He took his time with them, explained everything on what they wanted to fish for and set them all up with all the tackle they would need. Moving on to today. We went out to San Pablo Dam to the spot he told us about and for the 1st time in my life, we LIMITED in CATFISH! Thank you ED (especially for the homemade dough bait recipe) and the rest of the guys at the shop. We will be back and recommend you to everyone. Alittle expensive but it's worth the extra cash to have great conversation and gain knowledge on how to catch the WHOOPERS with no BS or dealing with some employee from WALMART or other stores who could careless.

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    Good selection and knowledgeable staff. Bring cash if you want to purchase your license there!

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    This place has the potential to be one of the best tackle shops in the East Bay but they're not.

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    This place is great. All the employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. Great shop for anyone looking to get into fishing!!

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    Amazing selection and very helpful staff. Our twelve year old could stay here all day chatting with the staff.

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    large selection of gear and close to the freeway. I will come back

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