We did the 2hr dolphin kayak tour and had a good time. Saw ~20 dolphins and I guides, Spence and…read moreAlex, knew exactly were to go to see them. Had a few lull moments but it was a relaxing kayak excursion worth doing.

Stopped in here on the way home after a day of paddling and fishing. I snuck in about 15 minutes…read morebefore they were closed asking for some new gear advice. The man behind the counter talked with me about where and how I fish and what I'm using now and made a suggestion I wasn't expecting - a Shimano baitcaster. I took him up on the offer and got some new line spooled on it, and bought a few other bits of gear. I had no idea what line to really put on it and the owner of the shop "The Bald Guy" lol suggested 12 for what I was doing and another man spooled it up for me. They gave me some local fishing pointers while I was there, and this was all within maybe 5 minutes of their trying to close up and go home. The next day I practiced with the reel and absolutely loved it. Their recommendation was right on, and I didn't pay a penny more for this reel than I would have online, but I got to support a Maryland business, where not only do the salaries stay in Maryland but the profits do as well, and I got to support a local tackle shop which you may have noticed are dwindling. All without spending any more money than I would have anywhere else and with the benefit of people who fish these waters every week giving me real (reel?) advice. Next day I returned with the wife and picked up some more advice and some more gear. Two great visits in a row. This is a true local shop that has a very large supply of gear and advice from real fishermen on tap for you. I love the personalized attention and honest advice you can only really get in a Mom and Pop shop and it's great to be supporting local Maryland businesses.

This is a smaller gun store, but it has the small-business feel that I actually like more than Bass…read morePro Shops or even Cabelas. They have a small variety of handguns in the shelf, some used long guns on display, and also some semi-automatic rifles. However, I know that if you are looking for something in particular, they will be happy to oblige and will order it for you. They also have some pretty unique guns if you are in the mood to chat it up with the gun shop owner. There's always a lot of parking right outside of the store and it's never been overly busy when we've stopped by. The prices are fairly reasonable and if you are nice, they might consider some haggling. The prices of the accessories seem a little higher than usual so I would probably try elsewhere for those. Additionally, the guy who is usually working at the counter is incredibly friendly, a clear gun fanatic, and enthusiastic about gun storage. There are two caveats though: 1) The store always smells like cigarette smoke. So if you are sensitive about that, I would probably wear something that doesn't absorb the smell. 2) There is usually only one person working in the store, so don't stop by if you are in a rush. Though if you are in a rush, maybe it isn't the best time to consider purchasing a firearm. Overall - a pretty solid place to purchase a gun. You never feel like you're being swindled and every conversation that we've had in there has made us smile.

Called about a used 870 wingmaster, they actually had one! So I had a couple more questions about…read moreit choke, barrel length, magnum and the woman was the most rude ignorant slack jaw I have ever dealt with. I told her she's the reason why Bass Pro thrives because the people there are at least courteous. They lost my business for life. I have swayed several people from going there since my incident.

Good people here. I had to call in and order a couple parts for an impeller and the guy that…read moreanswered the phone was extremely helpful and really nice. I would recommend this store to anyone needing boat parts. Careful, it's easy to spend a lot of money in here.

From the owner: West Marine carries more than 110,000 products, ranging from the rope that started it all, to the…read morelatest in marine electronics. We are the premier multi-channel retailer of boating and fishing supplies serving boaters online and with over 240 stores nationwide providing outstanding value to every customer. We will work to improve and protect marine habitats, reduce our impact on the environment, and promote boating.

We were in the market for a crescent crew kayak and Bulldog Bikes and Floats is one of the only…read moreplaces within 200 miles of Baltimore that sells them. When we went to go pick up our kayak we were once again reminded why "buying local" is more than just a trendy phrase. The owner, as well as the people who work there went above and beyond to make sure that all of our questions were answered and that we had everything we needed (at ridiculously good price) to really enjoy our first kayak. From now on Bulldogs Bikes and Floats will be our store for all future kayak/ biking needs.

I want to personally thank Mike and Karen for going above and beyond to make things right after we…read morehad a unpleasant experience with an employees friend ( who was suppose to be helping out at the shop). We had walked away from a large purchase that we had refunded after our unpleasant experience. My husband rarely post negative reviews but this purchase was different. The paddle boards were Birthday presents that I had purchased for my husband and oldest daughter. Within a couple of hours Karen had reached out to us. After discussing the issues and agreeing on a way to move forward we purchased the paddle boards again. I won't go into details but I want everyone to know that the owners truly value customers. Thanks again Mike and Karen!! Treva O.

Even though WM has transitioned heavily into an expensive clothing store, they are still a good…read moresource for just-in-time boating project needs. Most of the pricing is ridiculously high but to their credit they will price match any item that is for sale and ships by Amazon!

Ok - if West Marine has a bonus program and Jacob doesn't max it out this year - something is…read morewrong. I blew out a Ray Marine drive belt off of Miami last week and found the belt I needed there in Chester (with some help from the West Marine service department). Got in touch with Jacob and he took care of everything in getting it to the Key West store - sent me the UPS tracking number, touched base with them, and followed up. It beat me to Key West. So, I might actually have to tone down my "I hate West Marine" rants. Well done Jacob - we all have a boss, I hope he reads this!

When I broke my Gates Carbon Belt Drive on my Priority Current, I couldn't find someone to help me…read moreinstall a new one on my ebike. I ended up learning how to remove my rear wheel and install a new belt. However I had trouble reattaching the cable onto the internal gear. When Kevin started Terrapin Bicycles, he helped me a great deal with my Priority Current and getting a new motor for it. Years later, I remember his generosity. I called up the shop and nearing closing time, Brie, the bike mechanic said to come in and he'll help out. In 15 minutes, he'll got my bike in top shape. It's so important to find "your guy". Terrapin Bicycles is incredible in their service, knowledge, and relationship with the community. Thank the bike gods for them.

Super friendly & knowledgeable -- took the time to count out & sell 40 brass spoke nipples to help…read moreme on my way to rebuilding our tandem wheel. Great store and got a great feel for their repair shop. Convenient location across from Imagination Stage...easy to get to by bike.