Owner operated. Family business, they always have time to care for their customers, are…read moreknowledgeable and Brian is legendary as it pertains to Rod making. Making a decision to stop here is a show of support for the "little guy" and always ends in an honest and happy conversation with 2 of Vancouver's finest fishing folks, I highly recommend to anyone in need of beginner to expert advice and gear!

From the owner: West Coast Fishing Tackle on Hastings Street East in Vancouver is your source for lures, spoons,…read morerods, reels and more. We always have live bait such as minnows and worms. Visit us before heading out to reel in the big one!

I made an online order and called to ask a few questions before placing the order. The staff were…read morefriendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful! The price of the item I bought was $150 lower than other shops and they were the only store to actually have it in stock. I will order from Reliable Gun again!

friendly staff, reasonable priced merchandise a good experience…read more A very good stock in both new and used items.

How to begin the new year ... you might be thinking?…read more By being a survivalist of course ... without the paranoia! Look all around you as you go about your day - zombies aka Karens are everywhere! I lived in Scandinavia back in the day & I had an obsession with knifes & owned a tiny collection. There's lots of trees over there & I liked to carve up wood. I was excited & a big kid all over again (come to think of it I don't think I stopped being a kid ... some might say ... LOL) walking into Gorilla Surplus! It's located on Broadway right in-between Clark & Commercial Drive. It's situated in an old dilapidated shop that looks an old house that's on its last legs! You are not coming here for fine decor or an aesthetic pleasure experience! Why'd I pop in here you ask? Well of course because of the upcoming zombie invasion ... duh!!! Are we not entering into wave #5 & variant #23 or something like that!? Karens are losing their friggin minds & this prolonged pandemic doesn't seem to want to go away! Folks it's getting scary out there ... arm yourselves! Yikes! Many will remember the popular 3 Vets store that closed down in 2017. They used to sell quite the collection of knives & other sporting goods. GS has kinda stepped in as their replacement. GS also has a massive offering of Airsoft guns for all you BB gun enthusiasts, camo & regular survival gear, bags, hats, bear spray & batons - to ward off the zombies ... you know them as Karens! The sales dude with tatts all over him was very helpful & informative. In fact he lead me into buying an item I never in a million years would have thought to buy! I can't wait to use it! I picked up 2 items but I will never tell because Karens/Zombies could be reading this & I don't want to give them a heads-up! Hee! The crazies are here amongst us - people wake up!!! Brace yourselves ... winter is here! Happy new year - 2022 here we go!

They have a great selection of army and outdoor gear. The store is clean and easy to shop in. The…read morestaff are helpful and know their stuff. I'll definitely go back.

If you have never fly fished but always wanted to learn this is the place to go. If your a fly…read morefisher on planet earth you already know all about M&Y Fly Shop. The knowledge pool suppled by M&Y's staff is the very best in the sport. The owner Dave is a keen enthusiastic fisherman that welcomes anyone and everyone who wants to chat about just about any subject. Super guy. Ryan. H the manager of both the Vancouver and Surrey shop is a huge information source. He is well educated and really knows more than most on any fishing subject you could ask about. The whole staff are fishing junkies and love to talk fly fishing so it's a easy place to visit before planing a trip. M&Y stocks just about every large name brands in the sport and if they don't have it you don't need it. I started shopping at M&Y when the first opened but visited other shops before doing a trip but now I only go to M&Y. No need to run around when one stop fly shop will do. No need to look around when they have it all plus all the information on where and how to use it. Fly Fishing is a great sport for anyone at any age or gender and M&Y is the place to learn it.

Okay, maybe it's unusual but I get as excited and giddy about shopping in the fly fishing store as…read moreother girls do in shoe stores. (Don't misunderstand me; I love shoes too.) I've been to both M&Y locations and they both rock. Staff is super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and of course passionate about fly fishing. They have a great selection of stuff (yup, I squeal with delight when the new line of Sage rods comes out) at reasonable prices. I've also taken a casting course with Dave & a steelheading trip guided by Curtis and both boys are fab. Fly fishing is the best hobby. Ever. And yes, sometimes I buy flies just because they're pretty and sparkly ;-)

Pacific Angler has been my go to shop for advice, tackle, fishing lessons and charter.. I've had…read moresome very memorable experiences with their raft and wade trips on the Squamish and their fishing charters out on the nearby waters. Appreciate their contributions to the general community as well with their Friday fishing reports

ATTN NEW FISHERPEOPLE, PLEASE READ: I'm one of those…read morefishermen that's been fishing for a couple years but still know 10% of what I need to know. It seems every year and season, the bait/lures etc change since fish learn what to avoid. I am the type of person that needs to ask someone knowledgeable (Jordan) before every fishing trip on what equipment I need. I phone Jordan and tell him where I'm going to fish or I ask him where I should go fishing that day. He then provides his knowledge on how/where and gathers the items I need (specific lures/lines/weight). I then drive over/pay/pickup my order This has made every fishing trip the best. I've recently been to Como and Lafarge lake. Jordan provided the correct spoons/hooks and power bait for different applications I actually went to Larfarge lake a second time approx week later. I didn't think I would need to phone him, but I aired on the side of caution and I did. It was good I called, he said my spoons from last week won't work since the fishes diet has changed due to the insects in the lake changing. He suggested to use salmon eggs or pink spoon which I did. I caught plenty of fish and did noticed the other fisherpeople catching expect for ones using the previous weeks spoons. My next spot will be coal harbour, he recommended steel leader line since I am aiming for catching dogfish. Jordan providing some techniques on catch/release If anyone is interested in learning to fish, it's a great activity solo or with family/friends. I won't rely on YouTube or Mr.Google. The large hardware stores are zero help and asking random didn't help me. Just phone Jordan, ask where the fishing is (presently it's at the lakes and yes there are lakes in Vancouver) most fishing rods that are beginner perfect sell for $40-$90 and the bait/lures per location are approx $5-$20. Their prices are cheaper than crappy tire I think with an initial investment you will be all set for fishing and as you build your equipment and knowledge, it will be a great sport to learn I would like to thank the Pacific Angler team, though I have only been dealing with Jordan myself.

I went here for the first time today after reading the Yelp reviews, which were mostly positive…read more I found the staff's assistance to be very good, even thorough. They didn't rush or pressure me. Prices seemed about average/reasonable. There were some items on sale. I would recommend this establishment to others. Well done staff members, it's hard to find good service these days!

Travel underwear is awesome. You wash 'em in the sink and they're good to go the next day…read more But if you discover that you didn't pack another pair immediately following said washing, well, you might be in trouble. I mean, yeah there's a Sears a decent stroll from the hotel but no grimy cotton skivvies will do. Never, my tender bits require advanced textile technology! So through the miracle combination of Yelp, Google whatever you guys call your transit stuff I make the trek from Robson to Broadway to Hillsound. Okay, there were a few other stops of places that didn't have what I needed. The point is I DID end up at Hillsound where as dude put it, there's a wall of my preferred make of wicky knickers, saving my [redacted] from all that humidity.

I may not be going on a tropical vacation this winter, but that doesn't mean I can't pretend that I…read moream and Blue Crush is the perfect store to liberate my delusions about warm, beach weather come this dreary winter. With a massive selection of tankinis, bikinis, one pieces and cover ups for women and children along with board-shorts and tops for men. Styles by brands such as Billabong, Quicksilver, Calvin Klein, Seafolly Australia, O'Neill, Hurley, Rip Curl, Raisins, Roxy and Radio Fiji will have you ready for some fun in the sun! Blue Crush also carries a number of essential accessories from sandals to hats and sun dresses, to sunscreen in chapstick, cream and spray form.

This Kitsilano swimwear boutique is the surf-specialty sister store to Swimco, which lives just up…read morethe street on Fourth Ave. For nearly 10 years, it's been a go-to spot for gals looking to beef up their bikini wardrobe. Top brands include Aaron Chang, Roxy, Billabong, Guess, Hurley, O'Neill and Rip Curl.

Well-informed fishermen shop at Berry's Bait and Tackle…read more The staff here are all angling enthusiasts. Many of them work here during the day, and fish in their off time. I can't remember how many times I've gone to Berry's to load up on supplies for my fishing excursions. You can get your license, bait, tackle and miscellaneous supplies here. The guys here know exactly where the fish are biting and what bait to use. They do very brisk business especially during the fall salmon run season. Also, on Father's Day, they offer free fishing for kids. Rods, tackle and lures are all included. Just show up to Berry's to participate. You're guaranteed to catch something in their well stocked trout pond. And, they give away free hot dogs, face painting and arts and crafts. Just be careful to budget because I've come to Berry's many times and spent way more than I planned on.

First off they show a great selection of tackle. The problem is that they their notice that you…read morewill be charged a huge duty on you online orders criminal. I order a flasher and 3 spoons and had to pay $16 shipping which was steep but manageable. I thought I might get a break over $50. Nope. Then it takes forever to ship like 3 weeks. Txt and emails and no answers from them. It comes while I am not at home and they now want to collect $34.50 of duty COD. This place is a joke, and I am going to let all my buddies know they are just not worth doing business with. I am going to accept the duty but learned my lesson. I know some of this is self inflicted based on our insane US policies but we should be warned at checkout that duty will be charged COD on US Orders!!!!!! Very Pissed

Purchased another rifle from italian. Always an excellent experiance…read morehaving bought multiple firarms from this store i have never been let down. Also an excellent selection of used guns. Accesesories and cleaning supplies abound at great prices. I'll be back.

First time coming to Italian Sporting Goods, staff was really friendly to my bro and I. They are…read moreextremely helpful especially Philip who was able to answer our questions and help us with our purchases. I will be definitely coming back to buy me next sporting goods.

On a recent sugar binge at Purebread, I spotted a stylish gent carrying a Frank & Oak brown paper…read moreshopping bag. Fifteen minutes, a few hundred calories, and a quick Yelp search later, I found myself standing inside of their beautiful Gastown store. First, it's hard not to be smitten by the space itself. Wood, brick, and steel seem to be Gastown staples, and this space blends the materials beautifully. At the same time though, cascading wall plants and some strategically placed trees make the space feel cozy. Factor in the ridiculously comfortable sofa near the dressing rooms, and you just might find yourself inquiring about a sublet. As for the main event, the clothing, the styles are mostly classic (with some welcome twists), the fabrics look and feel expensive, and the cuts are on the slimmer side. You can find everything from t-shirts and chinos to formal suits and sneakers (and pretty much everything in between). And the best part - the prices are actually reasonable. I have to give much deserved kudos to the wonderful staff, who made my shopping experience enjoyable from start to finish. Their patience and assistance while I seemingly tried on everything in the store was greatly appreciated. One final tidbit, make sure to enroll in their rewards program, which gives you back 4% of your in-store purchase for next-time. The credit never expires, and is stored electronically in their computer system for your convenience.

There is no denying that frank and oak products are great. I look forward to revamping my wardrobe…read morewith their select items. If you are in their store, it is most likely that you've chexked out their website already. My review is based on the customer service I received at the Gastown location. Me being an old dude, I'm use to shopping at GAP where the staff are smiling and super friendly despite on the stupidity of my questions. In this store, I got a blank look when I asked for helped, as if like a regular dude like me don't have clothing questions. The staff was unsure on what products were in promotion which is fine, if I was in their place I wouldnt remember either. It wasn't all that bad, but I just got a negative vibe from the staff almost as if they were lifeless and annoyed. Essentially, Frank and Oak staff in this store really need to smile and greet customers as if they like being there. No attitudes despite on shitty the day is going. The atmosphere in the place felt very snotty which does not make a good shopping experience. Regardless, I will continue to shop here and continue to ask questions so beware staff I will test your patience. I like their products and their prices are fair. Good day to you all!