I am not an avid fisher at all and I felt welcomed. The gentleman working here thoroughly answered my questions and helped me find what I was looking for. It was a no frills kind of place. They were fully stocked and I was able to leave with my live bait. He even gave me a couple extra shrimp for the price. I would return! PS: Google Maps may send you to park in the back of the store. read more

Super nice guys! Good recommendations! Sometimes have live shrimp call before going. My son had a blast just going in there

Great service with friendly and knowledgeable staff. An easy in and out shop for bait and tips on where the fish are biting. We will be back! read more

Popped in looking for bait and a guy named Armin was extremely helpful. complete opposite to the usual gatekeeping of spots and knowledge you see so much in the fishing communit. Dude definitely deserves a major raise, definitely wanted the best for us and was genuinely excite. Would recommend going out of your way to stop in. Bait was cheap for the amount we got as well. will definitely go back. read more

Dropping review when they said vendors made the store more expensive. If that was the case then how come you're still more expensive than all of your competitors excluding crook and crook, which I would not even put in the same category as Kendall's hole in the wall. I think that everyone got hit hard by the pandemic but with the new ownership kendall decided it was time to gouge read more

Great little store in kendall with everything you need. Went in to get some shiners and hooks and they even supplied me with some spots where I caught my PB Peacock Bass. Nice atmosphere, good kids. Definitely my go to bait shop! read more

Not a great experience at this bait and tackle store for the second time. My first negative experience was buying some tackle, and when I went to pay with my debit card, they charged me higher prices, and when I asked about that, they said if I was paying cash, it would be at the lower prices. that felt dodgy to me and I didn't like it at all. My second experience was just last week when I went to buy a dozen live shiners. When the guy came back with my bait bucket there was only three or four decent shiners and all the rest were absolutely tiny. It was Father's Day and my three sons wanted to go fish for peacocks so I bought them for 14 or 15 bucks, which was a total rip off. I've given these guys a couple of tries, but the shop looked very empty with little merchandise to choose from. The old owner Joe was a cantankerous old guy, but for some reason I continued to give him business... But the new owners have not impressed me and I'm not gonna go back even though it's convenient to where I live. read more

Great friendly service. Lively shiners lasted all day. And the gentleman working even pinned a great little spot for me and my boy today. I'll be back in the am. read more

One stop shop for all ur fishing needs. The owner/manager was very helpful and got me everything I needed to go fishing that same day. Great location right off US1 and Kendall drive. Very close to dadeland mall. I will definitely be back!!!! read more

I came to this store expecting decent help finding drag washers for my reel. Upon entering the store owner and two younger men were helping another customer and it seemed like a normal conversation. Then, as many other reviewers have pointed out, the tone in the help I received seemed unwilling or reluctant to say the least. I would think being latino in Miami would make racism a little less apparent but I guess not. However I hoped I'd at least be able to get the proper parts I needed, but instead received little effort with help and was instead given drag washers that didn't fit at the owner's (annoyed old man) recommendation. He was also calling out the prices of the items instead of having them pre labeled (sketchy). I called the day after to see if I could perhaps get a refund but was only offered a credit to the store I no longer trust. Why sell something you know won't work to a customer? Overall don't trust the reviews here above 2 stars because they are either friends of the owner or fake. I would honestly give this 0 stars if I could. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Now that the store is under new management and the old man is gone... this place is probably one of the friendliest tackle stores I've been too. Especially this young man with dark hair I did not catch his name though seemed very knowledgeable and very patient with my questions. read more

Horrible service! Owner was extremely rude did not want to help with a good attitude. Brought him 3 rods for him to fix he ended up making me feel awful and proceeded to call his employee "icompetent" in front of me several times to make him feel bad.... what a joke of a store..... how can someone be this way?! Sorry for the employee who was very nice and got treated horribly. read more

Definitely the best bait and tackle shop in Miami. Employees helped me and my family find everything we need and even gave us some extra live bait. Ya hey are we'll stocked and their prices are pretty good when compared to other bait and tackle shops in the area. read more

Great bait and tackle store right by Dadeland. I will usually stop here for bait before launching out of Matheson Hammock Park. Good selection of live and frozen bait and the young man who is normally working is nice and helpful. read more

A friend recommended I give Kendall bait and tackle a try. He warned me not to expect the warm and fuzzy's but to expect great service, a knowledgeable staff, and a good selection - that's exactly what I found. Last week I went in to drop off a few reels for service. I spent some time talking to Joe, the long time owner. He is a serious guy but really knows his stuff. After speaking to Joe I decided to proceed with the service and left my rods and reels. Yesterday I had the opportunity to pick the stuff up, everything was as promised. I also went ahead and picked up four new reels, three additional rods and some miscellaneous tackle. All in all a great experience. Met the young man Chris who works with Joe. He shared a lot of knowledge about local fishing and was very helpful. I will definitely be back and this will definitely be my go-to tackle shop. The only reason I'm giving it four stars versus five is that charges are not itemized. When the time came to pay I was given a total amount and had to ask questions to back into what my actual cost words on the individual items. That bugged me, but not enough to keep me from going back. In the future I will just ask clear questions while I'm shopping to avoid any surprises. read more

Gentleman at the store would not allow me to hold the fishing hooks I was purchasing, I had to ask twice in order to have him hand them over. Made me feel very uncomfortable while buying gear. Sad to see the customer be treated like I was robbing the place. On a side note, the good service provided by a gentleman with a beard was overshadowed by the rude "gentleman" who was assisting me. read more

My rating is not about a supper store or a poor selection of bait. Let's put it this way. They have bigger shrimp when the big guys don't or bait when others don't. It is about a place with friendly people that know what they are talking about. It's also about a place that is open and accessible all the time. It's about a place that has ample tackle for the knowledgeable fisherman as well as the out of town or less experienced buyer as well. I can name several other bait and tackle stores in town that I go to, bigger and maybe more selection, but this is were I would go regardless. When other tackle shops are full up with antsy buyers that are late getting out on the water, this one is there for you and you will not regret being there. read more

It is so refreshing to walk into a store and feel welcomed. That is exactly how I feel every time I go into this store for all my fishing needs. Truly a great establishment. All the employees have the required knowledge and understanding of fishing in all its aspects. I highly recommend this store. read more

I highly recommend this location, high quality product, great pricing and amazing service if you are in need of fishing gear and equipment don't waste your time going anywhere else!!! read more

I I walked into Kendall bait and tackle today, being from out of town I just needed to pick up some live bait. When I walked in I was greeted by a very nice man who's name was tommy. Very well groomed and very very knowledgeable about the product he was selling. Not being from the area he told me a few hot spots in the Miami Dade area . Anyways I ended up going to a few spots that tommy told me to go and caught plenty of fish and had a lot of fun teaching my son on his first time fishing. Glad I was able to show my son a great time!! Anyways applause to tommy for all the great help and an overall wonderful experience at Kendall bait and tackle! Defiantly will return read more

Outstanding bait and tackle shop!!! I'm new to fishing and the knowledgeable employees got me hooked up. They have great prices and have expertise on the fish game in South Florida. Nelson told me about a spot where I can take my son and not come home empty handed. I had a Great experience shopping here. read more

Went here to get some shiners and the younger employee (I forget his name) was helpful and friendly. We were hesitant to come by but since it's under new management and the old guy wasn't there, we were happy to go back. Much better experience than in past years when the old guy was running it. read more

second time it happens, time to change another spot. frozen bait is bad. looks like they are having problems with freezer. last Sunday I hit a dozen ballyhoo pack for bait. it would not hold on the hook. that's how rotten it was. before it was silverside. old rotten bait should go to the dumpster. Frozen bait once it's defrost, can not go back to the freezer to be sold. I wasted my money and lost the bait. good luck if you get frozen bait from this store. read more

Unfortunately this is just a bait store. They advertise rod and reel repair, but they are no equipped to do such things. I spent over $100 have rods repaired and all but one has to be redone. I allowed them several opportunities to make it right. I am not sure if it is a lack of experience or poor equipment, or the owner Joe, just doesn't care anymore because he is closing shop. Need some shrimp in Kendall this may be your only option. Their products are priced above most other retailers which is common for bait shops. They usually make up for it with Service. The young men he has working for him are super personable and try to smooth things over. But the buck stops with Joe and he has dropped the ball read more

I went to Kendall Bait and Tackle because I wanted to avoid the large department stores and support a small business. Unfortunately, my experiences with Joe, the owner, have been pretty bad. First, the reels I took in for annual service were not correctly lubricated. Second, the fishing line that he spooled up my reel with was old and fraying. I indicated this to him and he blamed it on my rod guides. Finally, and my primary complaint, he does not stand behind the product he sells. I purchased a brand new fishing rod which upon the first fish I caught with it the rod seat came loose. I brought the rod back hoping for some kind of warranty as I had only just purchased it recently and he did not offer to replace it with a new one. Instead, he charged me full price for a repair and attempted to fix it himself and improperly glued the rod seat. My very next fishing trip out, the rod seat loosened again and broke. I have proceeded to take my rod and gear to an independent service shop where they informed me of the botched repair job Joe attempted and just how improperly and plain bad it was done. If you want to go to a real bait and fishing shop without going to the large department stores, go to EL Capitan, just down the street on US1 and 141 St. Stay away from this place! read more

I've been coming here for a while now. Really good people working there and knowledgeable. My go to spot when I need shrimp or any bait

Came here for worms for our garden. They have two kinds. The guy who works there is very nice. They also have other live bait, chum, etc. I didn't think the selection of tackle was very large, but still good for a one stop shop. read more

Went here because i needed bait and some ideas on fishing gear for what i was fishing for. There were one really helpful guy maybe around his 30s or 40s. the owner or OLD guy was verrryyyy rude and showed rejection towards me not even kidding and i really hate using the word racists to label anybody but it felt like it took all he had to take care of me that day.. wish he wouldve just took a seat in the back behind a wall and let the other guys run the store. read more

Racist owner. Good luck getting any respect or service here. Overpriced and Rude. I've been to this store several times. First two or three times, I wasn't even given the opportunity to peruse without being vigilantly watched. I've been in twice to get worms. The first time, the older guy, I'd say gentleman if it applied, asked what I wanted and grunted when I asked for 5lbs of worms and so I left. I tried once more, and was just waved away. Not sure how they've lasted this long. read more

So I read the reviews and considered driving much farther but decided to check it out. I never write reviews but, based on how horrible the others were I felt obliged to share my experience. Well I'm glad I did stop in. Great selection of bait and tackle and the gentleman there, not sure if he was the owner but I'm assuming he was, was extremely helpful. I never fish fresh water so I basically had no clue what I was looking for. He answered all my questions and even answered my 8 year old sons questions. So don't listen to the previous reviews and check it out for yourself. read more

Joe (the old guy) the owner is the most disrespectful person Ive meet in a while. He lacks customers service and the desire to be helpful and enthusiastic to his customers. I had service to one of my reels there, and the next time i used, it still i had the same problem i had taken it there for. When i went back to see if he could fix it, he said he didn't remember me or had a computer to store any customer information or services provided to them and if i didn't have a receipt that he never had touched it when he remembered me when i had walked before all this mess started... Would NOT recommend this shop to anybody, even if its your local shop or to buy bait. Save yourself the trouble and go to a more reputable place. read more

Terrible service. Miserable shop owner. You buy shiners, they give you ones the size of minnows. Not a friendly atmosphere at all.

Just enough of the basics of what you need with some stubborn old guy in the back.

I have been a customer here for years and seen lots of employees come and go! His name is tom with a beard and hes the most polite abd personable enployee. He was very helpful and kbowledgeable and i hope he sticks around. Exellent tackle shop with great employees. I stopped going here for years because of the owner and his mustache but i think im going back. Its nice to have a guy like the beard guy tom that truly cares about your needs! He sold ne 2 pair of stainless pliers and other things and i spent a lot of money but it was nice expirience. Also he shared a couple spots with me!!! See u soon kendall bait read more

This is a great little shop with a home town feeling. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are full of local knowledge and always available to answer questions and give good advice. My 8 year old loves to visit and touch everything. Never a complaint from the staff. Buy read more

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Excellent service from knowledgeable staff. Well stocked for a small store with competitive pricing. There is a reason I have been shopping there since I was a kid! read more

I usually never spend time writing reviews but reading the previews ones I felt some justice needed to be done in regards to the owner of this store. I have been there several times and always received great service. It is not often you will meet some one with that kind of knowledge, certainly not at bass pro or whatever large store employing kids who will sell you whatever and have never fished themselves. I had no experience fishing freshwater Bass when I moved to Florida, the owner showed me how he likes to rig the worms he sells literally taking it out of the packet and rigging it on a hook while giving tips to rig weedless and about which spot I should go to. He also selected lures for me that were among the cheapest on his wall pretending you don't need to buy those expensive ones they catch anglers not fish. I have been fishing and buying tackle for over 40 years and this was probably the best experience I ever encountered in a Tackle store. The younger persons working there are also guides so you can bet they know their stuff. I also read some comments about racism, this is a very serious accusation, for the record I am as foreigner as one can be and to the contrary I felt very welcome and the relation based on one angler talking to another one, 2 persons sharing the same passion. Go there, check for yourself, if you buy lots of tackle like I do this is the place to learn to only purchase what you need with the guaranty that it works well around here. True, the first contact can be a little cold but hey those guys are pros don't expect to be served by a Miami bimbo with a big smile when buying fishing stuff there are other stores for that... read more

I purchased a star rod which has lifetime warranty . Owner told me he charges a 20 dollar fee to exchange a damaged one. No one else does that. Bass pro , west marine and other tackle shops switch them out on the spot aslong as you have the receipt. I drove 45 minutes for the guys that were there to tell me they couldn't help me only the owner could . So I called the next day. The first thing I was asked was " oh are you a loyal / repeat customer ? Like are you serious ? What kind of question is that . Then he proceeds to tell me the fee is now 30 ! Mind you they are not supposed to charge anything ! But I agreed to pay the fee because I needed a rod asap. He then confirms he has the same rod I have in stock but he can't give it to me because it's his inventory and that he would have to order me one! What kind of crap is that. It's bad enough you are charging me to swap the damaged one but now you won't give me the one you have on hand ? He then proceeds to tell me that he won't be able to order the replacement until the fee is paid . Mind you I live 45 minutes away. He even had the nerve to suggest I go to another shop that sells star rods and have them exchange it there . How am I going to look going to another shop asking to exchange a rod that I purchased some where else , here ! Please do your self a favor and avoid this place at all cost! I spoke to many other anglers in the fishing community and was surprised at how many other people had nothing but negative things to say about this place and the way they do business . You have all been warned ! read more

I stopped going here years ago. Joe (the owner) is unbearable. One false move, and he'll ruin your fishing trip before it even begins. If you must go, call and make sure that the other very nice but undoubtedly soul-scarred employee is there by himself. I propose renaming the place, "Scrooge and Marley's." read more

I walked in to a very rude old man (owner). What do you guys want!? He is very disrespectful and made my transaction very uncomfortable. I am not too sure if he really wants to sell anything in the shop. I will never shop there again and no recommendation from me. read more