Jeff was great to do business with. Walked in not expecting to find anything specifically and end…read moreup finding his wall of pins. He did have some other cool stuff I wish I could buy. Check out his store!

What a great find on a surplus store. I used to frequent one on Hawthorne Blvd that closed down but…read morethe Surplus Guy is my new go-to. Good values and deals and wide selection of boots, military gear, clothing, knives, backpacks, and so much more. Recommended

I have been to many tackle shops around the LA area and this has to be far one of the nicest and…read morewelcoming shops around. I met Dean and I believe the other person was Jeff, I might be wrong but... these guys were the most nicest people you could ever meet. Dean welcomed us with open arms and treated us like family. You just couldn't beat the vibe in there as well as the customer service I wish other shops can take note of this, beginner or advanced angler, it should not matter how you are treated. It's like a no ego zone. I can't wait for this shop to bloom and flourish. Me and a buddy are visiting so cal for the pcs show, but wanted to stop by here on our way back home to the Bay Area. I'm sure glad we did They carry "Reyes Swimbaits" and it's one of the nicest hand poured plastics you could get your hands on. The color patterns and durability is top tier. I highly recommend them. Thank you for showing us love LA fishing alliance. We'll be back!!

My local spot was temporarily closed, so I checked out LA Fishing Alliance to get my conventional…read morereel respooled and get some tackle for an upcoming half day. Robert was extremely helpful and friendly. After asking me a few questions, he was able to gauge my level of experience and make great suggestions. From the beginning to the end he helped me every step of the way. Robert even went above and beyond by checking the fish report of my upcoming charter. He then suggested what tackle is recommended for the trip. Not your typical gatekeeper tackle shop. The products there are top brands but with reasonable prices. Something for every budget but also high end gear if that's what you're going for. They have cool clothing and often organize fishing events where local anglers are encouraged to compete. I highly recommend LA Fishing Alliance for both beginners and advanced anglers. Real cool spot, up to date, top products, quality service, good vibes.

Hey! Shout out to Deborah for helping me with my shopping experience. She brought me 1 bag once I…read morehad my hands full and then a second when that first one got filled up. She gave me 10% off because I am a student which is always much appreciated and I signed up for the emails to get that additional 15% off my next visit. Overall, I had a great experience and highly recommend this store. The selection was good, the store was well stocked, and there were MANY sales going on for Black Friday! There were some t-shirts that were under $8, many hoodies and sweaters under $20, and some of their premium products were even under $50.

Went in because I wanted a backpack that I had seen online, but wouldn't arrive in the time I need…read moreit so I just decided to hit an in person store. The backpack I wanted was there but $15 more in the "outlet store" they do price match... but not at outlet stores. Mind you this was off of their own website so in short the outlet does not have better prices and you're better off getting better prices online.

This location is closing down therefore be careful it's a 50-50 as far as having to deal with the…read morepersonnel in charge, it could be really tricky. Unfortunately, my experience was terrible. I walked in and right away. I was asking questions and it became a confrontation. The workers name is Chester, which carried a lot of negative energy when I simply asked for a simple question so I immediately exited letting him know that I would give him a review addressing his behavior. no as far as BIG five there is a lot of great workers. Unfortunately, this person needs to be properly trained, and customer care..

This place is closing...20% off is a joke. Dont waste your time. All Big 5's. Dicks is not much…read morebetter. Go to REI where at least you have a much better selection

Knowledgeable folks Baja Fishing Tackle. Tons of products and great prices. I try to stop by…read moreevery time I'm in the area.

Needed an extra rod and reel along with some bait and John had the best customer service. He was…read moreable to recommend which ones would help me at the pier. This is definitely my go to fishing needs spot especially on a Sunday!

Jimmy Caivo is simply a legend to me. Not even because of his fishing prowess or insane knowledge…read moreof the sport. I consider Jimmy to be in epitome of a small family business providing amazing products at incredible prices to the community. The shop is simple and hard to park at but when you walk in you realize that you have hit an absolute treasure of products to satisfy the fresh and salt water angler of this area. Known for his surface irons the volume of colors and sizes are staggering and all at 30% or so of the main competition. Thing is, you don't need to worry about if they swim and picking out the perfect ones like you do with the others, Caivo's are all guaranteed to swim and have the right action in the water. If you are looking for the slim, sold type jigs, he has a bunch of those as well. Yo-yo jigs, irons, feathers, lead heads, plastics, sabiki rigs, sinkers, hooks, if you are looking for local favorites for really great prices, this is the place for you. I appreciate Jimmy not just for the products and the scope of what he offers but the man works so hard and is a well known staple in our community. Will absolutely be back.

This is my go to place for any sort of sabikis, jigs, hooks, weights, and even line. Like some…read moreother tackle shops this place is actually affordable. If you have any regards towards fishing either your a beginner or advanced fisher he's the guys for knowing how to fish for what your looking for. Not too long ago I went to ask for advice for particular bonito jigs and told me what worked. As a local of Lb and a regular costumer to this shop I should have made this review sooner. LB fishing Tackle is the go to place for all saltwater anglers.

Needed an attachable chair umbrella for some field games. I knew the options were limited because…read moreit is already fall. Asked the guy at the register he pointed me into the direction of the camping chairs. Asked another employee and he led me to a different area, across the store, but they did have them and they were on sale. Lucky me. If the first guy had known the answer or could have asked another employee if he didn't know, that would have saved me some time. Ok, bye.

Nothing special to report--and sometimes that's a good thing…read more I walked in, found exactly what I was looking for, checked out, and was on my way. The store was easy to navigate, and the overall experience was smooth and stress-free. What really stood out to me was how much less hectic this location feels compared to the Big 5 near my home. I'll definitely keep this one in mind the next time I need sporting goods.

Also a huge fan of Emerson Knives. The Emersons... Mary, Ernie, Megan, and the rest of the staff…read moreare wonderful, wonderful people. They're pretty much rock stars in the custom and tactical knife world, but they are very down to earth and treat every customer with dignity, respect, and give you the benefit of the doubt. Their production line is fantastic... I have many friends with Emerson Knives and I've enjoyed trying out each and every one of them. Their custom line is just a step above the rest. Difficult to acquire, a closed order book, requires you to sign up for lotteries and shows in the hopes that you acquire one at the reasonable table price of between $650-$850. Otherwise, you will be paying a premium from a third party dealer of between $900 to $3000 depending on the knife in question. In fact for some of the rarer customs the prices will skyrocket beyond that upper limit I just mentioned. One day I will win a lottery custom...and I will be ecstatic. =)

5 Stars for the CQC 15 knife, 0 stars for customer service. To obtain the answer to a very simple…read morequestion I used the contact form on their website. 2 weeks later, zero response. I the called and spoke with a young lady who apparently knew absolutely nothing about anything. She was not unfriendly or hostile, just totally clueless. I requested that she have somebody at Emerson contact me with an answer to my question. After 2 more weeks, still zero response. So, I have to ask - why does Emerson even claim to have a customer service section? It is completely useless and a waste of time. As stated, I like my CQC 15 but, based on this experience, will make no future purchases from Emerson. There are too many other quality knife makers who actually value their customers for me to do so.

Won't be coming back here again. They have an iPad check-in system, so I checked in and waited to…read morebe called. After 15 minutes, someone finally noticed me and asked if I needed help. I also bought boots here that I only wore twice because they were extremely uncomfortable. I understand boots usually need some breaking in, but these were beyond that. Since I wore them twice, they told me I couldn't return them. I'd be careful trusting the employees' recommendations when they say certain boots are comfortable. Not to mention customer service here is a problem.

I been shopping here since it was Long Beach uniform but now the customer service is terrible, the…read moreorders are always wrong, nothing is ever in stock, or they're missing items from your order when you go pick it up.

This review is specifically for the Pride fishing vessel and crew. Wow! I recently went on their 2…read moreday trip on 7/17 to 7/19 and what a trip it was. Captain Michael, 2nd captain Max, galley cook and deckhand Ayden, as well as the other 2 deckhands John and Cooper made it an amazing trip. Not only did they put us on the fish, but they helped recommend the proper tackle tips, ensured we had minimal tangles, and had the gaf ready for each fish that made it up. The meals included in our trip price was very good. Kept us fueled as we were putting major time at the rail fishing. I will definitely be booking another trip on this boat before the season is over. Thanks again Pride crew

I gave them another try, hoping things had improved, but unfortunately my experience was pretty…read moremuch the same. It started in the tackle shop when I asked for a lure but had the name wrong. Instead of simply helping me figure out what I was looking for, the employee made a point of correcting me and did it with an unnecessary attitude. Then there was the $20 fuel surcharge. With gas prices having come down considerably, I was surprised to still see an additional fuel charge added to the trip. The deckhands were good and I had no issues with them. I could also question why we went after bluefin when the yellowtail bite has been hot, but I understand that is ultimately the captain's decision. At the end of the trip, I cleared my galley tab for $25. I'll take responsibility for not confirming exactly what I was being charged for, but I had a cheeseburger, a Coke, and asked to have three rockfish filleted, so the amount seemed about right. I also left a tip. When we got back to the dock, however, I received all three fish whole--not gutted or filleted. When I questioned it, the response was basically an "oh well" attitude with no real attempt to fix the situation. Mistakes happen, and none of these issues individually would necessarily ruin a trip. The bigger problem is the overall attitude and lack of customer service. I gave them another chance, but unfortunately I don't feel much has changed.