The staff were great meeting our needs and giving us great direction in where and what to fish for…read more. It seemed like fishing was a passion and not just a job . They had a decent selection of lures , frozen bait , and live bait . They set us up for fishing the intracoastal as well as the ocean

This is our fave bait shop in town!!!! Charlie is amazing and her side kick Gizmo, bring so much…read morejoy to the place. She keeps it so clean, organized and nice. Love coming to see them and shop for bait too!!!! Love this place and highly recommend it!!!!

Hmmmmm....... I didn't recognize this place I have been in here many times and purchased a number…read moreof items over the past 3 or 4 years. The inventory has definitely changed and it appears the business model has changed also. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, hopefully it's just in transition and will remain a main stay on Canal.

Under new ownership. Total turn around, full of inventory and nice clothes. Huge sunglasses…read moreselection and great service

Excellent shop! The owners are super friendly! He asked if it was our first time, took a map and…read moreshowed us some great places to visit. They have all the essentials for fishing, the beach, some groceries, and a little deli shop. My husband got the hot dog with their homemade chili and loves it! I got the ham and cheese sub and it was very fresh and delicious! A must stop, especially to support the local, small business.

Cold Sunday afternoon. Store looked closed. Had to briefly, legally park in the ADA spot with our…read moreADA tag. Some one left a note on our car asking us not to park there. Again, we thought the place was closed. Some older guy came out of the store yelling at us, asking if we could read. Told us he did not need our business. Horrible encounter. Could never recommend this place.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

Capt. TJ put us on a great sheepshead bite this December 2025…read more He was punctual, professional, and courteous throughout the entire day. This really is a walk-on/walk-off the boat experience. I've lived in central Florida my entire life and have been an avid fisherman for nearly 25 years; That said, Capt. TJ did not have to bait my hooks for me, dehook fish, tie knots and rig lines, nor did he have to clean the fish for me at the boat ramp; but he did it anyways. That's just the kind of person he is. He makes it easy. All you have to do is reel in fish. The day was absolutely seamless. Fishing doesn't have to be a hassle with Birds & Boards. It matters not if you are a complete novice or a seasoned professional, Capt. TJ knows his stuff & you and your crew are sure to have a great time. I wish I could give more stars. Birds & Boards comes highly recommended. You won't be sorry. (Pro tip: He's done a lot of fishing. Pick his brain for some life wisdom. Solid guy. 10/10)

From the owner: Birds & Boards Fishing provides inshore fishing charters out of New Smyrna Beach Florida and…read moresurrounding areas Specializing in light tackle fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and tons more species that the Indian River and Intercoastal Waterways have to offer, Capt T.J. Wisniewski has over 20 years of experience fishing the Volusia County area Growing up on the intercoastal down in Edgewater Florida and being able to fish from my dock at such a young age instilled a strong passion for my love of fishing. I enjoy targeting the bigger fish the river has to offer but also loves changing things up from time to time We offer a variety of trip options from morning, afternoon and night time charters from 3 hours up to 6 hours. Whether you want to throw live bait or strictly artificial, Birds & Boards Fishing can make it happen I can accommodate up to 3 people for fishing and 4 people for sunset tours on a 18' Carolina Skiff JLS. This boat can do it all from heading out of the inlet to fish the beaches as well as getting you back into the mangroves to fish shallow water What to bring- I will supply all the fishing licenses and will have a cooler for any keeper fish and a cooler with ice/water. You may bring any food/drink you want other than glass bottles Book your next trip today with Capt. T.J. from Birds & Boards fishing and get ready for an awesome experience fishing the beautiful waters of New Smyrna beach and surrounding areas

Went back in today and again ..... an awesome quick stop , great customer service and terrific…read moreprices and product.

Always has live bait. Nice customer service also! Definitely…read moredeserves 5 stars! Monster shrimp to.

zls guns & ammo are a great family run business, friendly,helpful,patriots and god fearing…read moreamericans.! their reloading specs are second to none. i have purchased 1000's of different calibers, never a misfire, top shelf ammo. if you are in the market for a firearm check with zls. god bless america, stay well, stay safe...!!! semper fi...!!! ooh rah...!!! gunny lee a. usmc recon mstr. gunny retired...!!!

From the owner: We have a gun shop and we manufacture our own ammunition.read more

The boat ride with the conservationist. The made sure you understood the diversity and what is…read morebeing done to preserve

Had a good time on our recent boat ride. Saw lots of dolphins and all types of birds…read more The tour guide did an awesome job describing the history of New Smyrna Beach. We also had the opportunity to taste some honey made by the local bees!!!