This place is great! We've had a house a block from this shop my whole life and I never stoped in…read more However we strolled on in the other day to get some last minute fishing supplies. The woman working was so helpful and stayed open later for us. She was able to give us some info on the fishing around and about the supplies needed. The things were well priced and they had all we needed. They have bait, rods, hooks, all the goods. They also have general things/beach supplies as well. This was a one stop shop and I'd totally stop in if you're missing something for your beach day.!!

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated Bait & Tackle and Beach Supply store located in the South End of…read moreOCNJ.  In business since 1968, we have everything to outfit you for fishing off the surf or bay. Frozen bait and live bloodworms, crabbing supplies as well. Personalized service from real fishermen!  Beach supplies include chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, sand toys, kites, all types of balls, Surfer Dudes and more. We also carry sundries, sunglasses, flip flops and apparel.  Best priced Ice on the island.

Great little bait shop. I'm always going in on the weekends for something. Ice, tackle, and…read moreminnows.

From the owner: Hook-up Bait & Tackle Provides Bait, Tackle, Rods and Supplies for in and Off Shore Fishing to the…read moreSouth Eastern New Jersey Area, also ice and fuel dock, Military Discounts.

Captain Mike is unbelievable. Cold called him in November 2021 for a striper trip and in December…read moreboated near 100 stripers as large as 42". Got to the point the passengers were tapped out and we got to see him and the mate compete for biggest fish amongst self. Amazing experience and my 9yo just loved it. Gave Mike another shot in May 2022 for seabass and did not disappoint. Over 160 boated for the four of us and maxed out our keepers. Just a genuinely great guy and phenomenal with kids. Not sure I could go out with anyone else in the area.

Wow, what a class act! My wife and I came to town in the off-season, and my wife loves to fish. We…read morecalled mighty heron, but they weren't available the next day, Kim offered a recommendation of someone who might be able to. On that factor alone, we decided to move our date to the next day when they were available. Captain Mike watched the weather forecast closely and said he would make the call the afternoon before our trip. Based on all the data and his experience, he felt it would be a good trip. We met Captain Mike and his 1st mate, Andrew at 7 AM and we headed out for Seabass. They treated my wife and I with a great deal of respect and great friendly conversations. The waves were a little closer together than forecasted. Which made for a very rough ride. We arrived at our fishing spot and drop the lines for a short bit. Mike closely monitored the radio and made the wise decision to pull the lines up and head in as the reports were that the winds and waves were coming in much sooner than predicted. We were able to see some humpback whales blowing, and even a US Coast Guard helicopter training Mission. We really enjoyed ourselves in spite of the waves and me "feeding the fish" a couple of times. When we returned to dock, Captain Mike was clearly disappointed and graciously offered to adjust our rate since we weren't out there the full time. Absolutely no doubt that we would book with them again in the future.

This place is awesome. I can't speak on it having everything you need but it seems like it does…read more Went in with very little fishing knowledge (we have only ever fresh water fished) and just a rod for my son and Eric got us set up with everything we needed. We brought in a rod and he set my son up with bait, the right hooks, sinker and some kind of set up in the line and told us where to go for fishing and crabbing. It turned out the line my son had on his rod was dry rotted and we lost the line. We then went back a second time got it relined and new hook and set up on it and back we went.

The best advice on fishing, tackle, bait, dining etc. Eric strives to help everyone whether it is…read moresomething he can provide or not. Red Dog will restore your interest in small business. It is always a favorite stop for my grandchildren and myself for ice cream and other beach necessities.

I placed an online order with them almost a month ago. I've chatted with their customer service a…read morefew times to get tracking, nobody has given me an answer. Their customer service team does NOT have a working phone number OR email address. So you have to wait (each time I've waited 1+ HOURS) to get a response via their chat. I'm working on getting a refund. I'm trying to get better at shopping small, I forgot to look at reviews before making this purchase.

Interested in buying a BBQ grill for our boat. Narrowed to Kuuma Stow N Go 160 or Magma Cabo. This…read morewas the only store near us that had both of those in stock. Made the hour drive so we could see in person. They were on the shelf in boxes, not displayed. Salesman came to assist, I said it's kinda hard to decide on a grill when they are not on display, he agreed and just read the info on the boxes to us- I did that online already. Disappointed, I took the MarineTex I needed to the register. Different sales guy at register. I said we were disappointed, came to look at grills and they are all in boxes, hard to make a decision when they are not on display. "yeah, we don't stock too many of them". Maybe I should have been more direct and specifically asked them to open them, but at that point I decided I'd just order something from an online vendor.

I have been fishing on the Duke O' Fluke since I was 9 years old. I'm 35 this year and it continues…read moreto be as nostalgic as the first day I stepped aboard. Albeit the original captain was an old salt who did not hesitate to tell the other boaters how they messed up. Capt Dave these days carries the same passion with much more reservation and patience. (Decide for yourself if that's better or worse) Captain Dave and crew of the Duke O' Fluke remain my undoubtable choice for a fishing charter to this day. Their charisma, work ethic, and nautical knowledge will undoubtedly ensure your best chances of landing a keeper, even in a full boat. We booked an afternoon reservation today with my hopefully soon to be brother in law and their kids and everyone had a blast. I was proud to introduce my soon to be new family members to one of my favorite childhood experiences and share that with them. The Duke O' Fluke provides true lifelong memories for every fisherman at any level of experience and they are more than happy to welcome and accommodate everyone onboard. Shout out to Andrew,our deckhand today,He had his hands filled literally and metaphorically with keepers, shorts, tangled lines, snagged lines..(sorry for the three hooks we lost). Andrew was very well experienced and kept his head in the most tense and exciting moments of fishing guaranteeing a catch when it wouldn't have been possible without him. I'm sure no one else noticed but if you take a single look at a fisherman's hands they will tell you whether or not they are worth their salt. Andrew's hands are full of fresh and old scars from a career of fishing quickly and efficiently. Marked, calloused, recovering, scarred, and fresh. Also everything in between. Please remember to tip your deckhand when you visit. They deserve every dollar you give them for their incredible service.

Recommend going on Duke O'Fluke, however, want to share my experience. First mate, Michael? I think…read morewas his name, is someone not to turn your back on. He kept giggling while jiggling my son's rod. But before we get there, it's reasonably priced, the crew is knowledgeable, and the bait is plentiful. I still swear Michael was calling it Cuckbait and not Cutbait but we will get back to him. Whether you are new to fishing or an old salt this boat has what you need. On my fishing expedition we were landing flounder left and right. All who participated in the biggest fish pool were going back and forth. Michael, who I promised to get back to, was grinning from ear to ear cause we all know the pool is a ploy to drum up some money for the leadhead deckhand. Captain called "last drift" and I joke you not, a lord of the fins landed the biggest flounder I have ever seen. Michael fist pumped along with the gentlemen till he realized he wasn't in the pool and Mike got serious. He pretended like he hadn't been jiggling my son's rod all day. Long story short he wasn't happy when the dude who landed the doormat only gave him an Andrew Jackson. To clarify, nothing fresh happened, he likes to mess with the little kids. Meaning likes to pretend like they have the big one by playing with their pole from behind. This isn't coming out right. Just watch yourself around that Trout Slapper Michael.

Picked up some tackle and some other gear…read more Lots to choose from and good pricing and the staff answered all of our questions

Great service, wide selection and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. From the novice to…read morethe experience fisherman, this is a great place to go!

Relaxed in the front foyer for a bit that looked like a wilderness camp grounds with an active…read morestone fireplace. A bit of everything in here except for a café - a great marketing idea. Went in an elevator upstairs to the big selection of gun safes. Optional cavelike staircase available.

Bass Pro Shops in Atlantic City is honestly one of the most unexpected and entertaining stops on…read morethe boardwalk. What used to be the old Revel casino has been completely transformed into a massive outdoor-themed retail experience, and it's way more impressive than you'd expect from a "store." The moment you walk in, you're greeted with huge aquariums, waterfalls, and towering displays of wildlife that make it feel more like a nature museum than a shop. Even if you're not into fishing or hunting, it's hard not to be impressed by the scale and attention to detail. The giant fish tank alone is worth the visit. The store itself is packed with everything from outdoor gear and clothing to boats and camping equipment. It's easy to wander around for a long time just exploring each section, and there's always something interesting to look at or try out. The layout is spacious and surprisingly relaxing for such a large retail space. Overall, Bass Pro Shops Atlantic City is more of an experience than a shopping trip. Whether you're a serious outdoors person or just curious, it's a fun and unique place to check out while you're in the area.

Went to get some more surf fishing gear the other day, at their flagship store. I asked for help,…read moreand Brendan stepped in right away. I had questions about everything, from lures to reels, to rods. Brendan provided me with unsolicited information, about all of my possible purchases. He helped me realize that I was doing most of my fishing, in the way I should be doing it. I greatly appreciated the manner in which he was able to steer me, particularly to an awesome, Tsunami two piece surf rod. It is light weight, and easier on my wallet. Plus, various online reviews of the rod, have been stellar. Thanks! Since I am one of those older folk, who would still prefer to touch the merchandise, it is incredible that brick and mortar stores still exist. Thanks, Brendan! Tight lines!

116 DAYS WAITING FOR A $625 ROD -- latest requests unanswered…read more I ordered a $625 G. Loomis NRX+ Inshore 843S rod from TackleDirect on May 13, 2026, as part of a $1,301.55 order. The reel shipped separately. As of September 6--116 days later--I was still waiting for the rod. On May 19, customer service explained that the rod required additional vendor lead time and said their next manufacturer shipment would likely arrive "in a week or so." On June 5, it still hadn't arrived, and they offered cancellation. On June 8, they said they had no accurate ETA. On September 3, I gave them a straightforward solution: substitute a specific St. Croix rod only if physically in stock and ready to ship immediately; otherwise cancel the rod portion and refund it. I followed up again September 5. As of September 6, neither September message had received a response. I understand that manufacturer delays happen. Nearly four months without the rod, followed by silence when I request a concrete resolution, is unacceptable customer service. Based on this experience, I would not order from TackleDirect again.

I love the shop and the selection. Great prices as compared to other shoppes in the boardwalk. The…read moreman who works there -Maybe he's the owner-needs to take a course in customer service. I find him very rude and very cranky. I don't want to go in there anymore. It makes me wonder if maybe they are going to shut down.

I bought a shot glass (they had better, less touristy selections) and an impulse-buy "Cupcake…read moreBites" container. The Cupcake Bites are interesting. I'm not sure if I like them or not. They have a certain taste that makes me suspicious of them while still wanting to keep eating them. But it's a sportswear shop... what else could you expect? I take stars off because of the cashier experience. I asked if there was anything that the shot glass could be wrapped in, and he said yes and handed me the paper, rather than wrapping it for me. There's nothing particularly wrong with this, it just is bad form that kind of bothered me. The cashier also seemed disinterested and unhappy. I did really appreciate the vibe and music of the place though. Good selections!