Sterling Harbor is my favorite bait & tackle shop in Cape May County. They are always stocked with…read morethe essentials, plus more. I've been going here since I was a little kid and the staff has always been friendly. Prices are reasonable for reel service and spooling. Great selection of rods, reels, tackle, and bait! Also, one of the last knowledgeable Hobie kayak dealers around with a bunch of kayak parts and accessories in stock. Bill is the man when it comes to kayaks and he will help you get what you need!

Best kayak and tackle shop in South Jersey. It's a must stop. Friendly and extremely…read moreknowledgeable! I drive from outside Philly to buy my kayaks and supplies from them

I feel it is necessary to attempt to bolster Buck Tails Outfitters review rating, as I think…read morethey're getting a bum rap here. Yes, there is some potential for uneasiness when you have to get more info, but they are very nice people and ultimately are very helpful. I had issue with ArmsCorp, but at first I thought my issue was with Buck Tail's. I was under this impression because they owned the issue while attempting to get me support from the manufacturing company, but really they were playing the go between with the company on my behalf. I would give them 4.75 stars if it were an option, but it isn't, so I'll round it up to five. Be kind, be patient and you will likely have an amazing experience while shopping at Buck Tail's Outfitters

Would like to give a better review but unfortunately can't. They have no guns in-stock at all and…read morehalf the staff road in on a short bus.

Jims bait and tackle is far and above the best tackle shop in Cape May. With a very knowledgeable…read morestaff, all the bait, lures, rods and reels you could ever ask for and a prime location right at the foot of the bridge. Couldn't ask for a nicer place to get geared up. They can get you set up and ready to fish in no time (their reports are very good too. They will certainly set you in the right direction to find fish).

Great place to stop for your fishing needs while down in Cape May. Staff is knowledgeable and…read morehelpful to get you setup with the bait/equiptmeng you might need. Bug thank you to Matt to go out of his way and give me some of his personal bait and put me on to some fish when I wasn't having much luck beforehand.

This store is dope! What can I say, its the store to go to. I don't drive through CMCH without…read morestopping in. I have never seen so many tied rigs ready to go, the owner knows his stuff. The store is well stocked, has a great array, just browse the counter top, walls, cases....geez there is a lot of good stuff. They also have fresh bait...pfft...its a good store.

Heading to the tackle shop with my kid and niece/nephew. While I looked around our kids were…read moreplaying in the store (stacking small containers of powerbait). The lowlife clerk snapped at all the kids. We were going to purchase a large gift card and a pack of overpriced Senkos ($11.99 at this store, typically $7.99). Maybe the extreme markup is to make up for all the potential customers they run off? Needless to say, we left without buying anything. Overall, my 1 star is due to crappy service, poor freshwater selection, and insane markups. Wouldn't recommend this place for yourself or kids. I was not surprised to see other reviews on here describing how other families had their first fishing trip ruining. Real stand-up people running this place. Interesting business strategy. Let's see how it works out for them!

Crabs were seasoned good and not covered in salt, which is good. A couple were super small but it's…read morestill early in the season. Customer service was good too.

I'll never buy from these scumbags and their overpriced crabs. Why can Pinchers sell so much…read morecheaper? Why is No 1 Fresh steamed crabs so much cheaper?

Good place to get live bait or worms. Not the best place for information on fishing spots or tips…read moreon how to catch more fish.

Creek keepers is a quaint bait and tackle shop located directly across from the Shoppes at…read moreGloucester. Whether you are a novice or professional fisherman or woman, Creek Keepers will supply you with the proper tackle and bait for all your fishing needs. With kind, old school service Creek Keepers is a one stop shop for all your fishing needs. With great hours, and an array of frozen and live baits (including the cheapest and biggest blood worms around) Creek Keepers will instantly become your new favorite bait shop. They also hold a permit to issue NJ Fish and Game licenses which is always nice.

You be the judge. This company posted a Facebook pic of three men, two adults and one younger…read morechild, shooting their fingers. At who?! FB is supposed to be a family friendly space. The two men held up three "FucL You" fingers. The child was acting professionally and was not shooting the finger. I have and kept snapshots of this tackiness. The have no interest in decorum. Classy outfit? Not at all. My reward for voicing my opinion/critique was to be shown the door. The FB page owner "LIKED" that I said I elected to depart. I visit this area a couple times a year, if possible, so seeking out guides is my past time. I'll spend my dough with their competitors, since their attitude and indifference brought about this negative factual review. While in the Cape May, you may keep this in mind. I'll choose classy folks that value polite acceptable content, since decorum speaks to ones dignity. This business appears to have a childish bent. Moments before I departed, a Mr. Gary Bradford told me that I should get over it. I told him that I surely was and leave the page. The FB page owner celebrated my departure. Buyer beware when dealing with folks of this caliber. You never know what a cretin may pull on you. Pic post was 8/5/18. If I can share the pics to this page, I will. Like I said, I clipped them to hold proof of their behavior.

This place is a new stop for me when I'm in town. The shop is located in the back so there isn't a…read morestore front from the road, but when I got there the staff was welcoming and helpful. I explained what I was looking for and was led right to it with proper knowledge and explaining of the product. Since I've never ocean fished it was nice to be given simple explanation and not be offered items I didn't need. It's about the customers and not the over sell, I appreciated everything while i was there and recommend them for your tackle weather you're an out of towner like me or a local. It's a couple minutes drive from exit 0 or the wildwood crest. Happy fishing

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.

Riptide is the best bait and tackle store in Brigantine. They have the bait that you will need,…read moreall the necessary tackle, and the best advice on where to catch your fish. The staff is extremely helpful, and you can get the best pound cake in the tri-state area. Stock's pound cake is the best. I'm a charter fishing boat captain, and Riptide is where I shop for bait and tackle.

Me and my dad go here every time we go fishing in brigantine. Sister always asks for a net amazing…read moreservice the cashier was nice and easy! Amazing selection on lures and weights! They even have their own rods! All at an amazing price point. We came here before the fall striper tournament we land this massive beauty of a Morone saxatilis!

This place is loaded with Tackel knowledgeable staff boat launch it off the beaten path but well…read moreworth the drive 10 min and your in the intercostal 15 min and you going out the A/C inlet

Dave lost it cause I was trying to look for the smallest eels he had. And the ones I found he…read morerefused to sell to me. Other employees were nice to me but I'm never coming back to this place again. I understand he might not want me to go through his eels but not selling me them is just flat out stupid.