OUTSTANDING SERVICE!!!! Kelly was so kind, helpful, and informative. We stopped in to rent a…read moretandem kayak. She helped us understand if our car would carry it, advised us on quality locations to go kayak and see wildlife. The store is a treat to explore and discover what else you might want to make your day!. The rates are extremely fair! I would absolutely recommend you place Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports at the top of your list!! Visiting from Colorado.

Was in the store yesterday. Was greeted by 3 employees. I told them I was just looking. They said…read moreif I needed any help just ask. After walking around I did ask for help. And boy am I glad I did. Spent over an hour talking about me being new to saltwater fishing. The help and advice was appreciated. They treated me as if I was their best customer. Will be making them my go to store.

Juan, Paul, Dave, are the best helpful people. George, is in a class by himself. Just a fabulous…read morestaff ! Tight lines to Economy Tackle .

We love Economy for all our tackle needs! The staff there is knowledgeable and friendly and keep us…read morecoming back! Plenty of stock and very conveniently located!

Love this place. Great shop…read more Great services for water activities. However, we booked a 4hr inland fishing charter and it was highly disappointing. Captain Tom was our skipper and he was unprepared and more concerned with his plans after our charter than he was about giving us a great fishing experience. Nice guy and quite the talker but it ended there. Not a single pole was set up for us and he only had 1 type of bait when that time of the year calls for multiple types of bait. He spent the first 40 minutes driving us to a spot that was already taken and then setting up each pole. We caught minimal fish and in the end we took home enough fish for a child's fried fish basket. $600 plus tip was quite frankly a rip off. Very disappointing indeed... 4.5 stars for CB Outfitters and 1.5 stars for Captain Tom. I do not recommend Captain Tom for your fishing experience...

Unfortunate how one worker can ruin the whole store's reputation for people. Walked in here and…read morelooked around the store a bit before I approached the counter asking for live bait. The worker (older gentleman) sarcastically said "are you lost or something? Looking around here like you're confused." Got bait and left but that was pretty lame. Just moved to the area so I apologize if I'm new to saltwater fishing...

One of the friendliest, most helpful hard-core Surf, skate and fly fishing shops on God's great…read moreplanet Earth. What Jacob has built in this community is more than just wood, foam, fiberglass and feathers. It's a gathering place for everyone and anyone that loves Sarasota or the Florida lifestyle. Get you some Compound! Just don't start surfing... It's already way too crowded

Sal in the fishing department took great care of me during the purchase of a new fly rod. His…read morerecommendations were spot on, he was very friendly and professional, and he set it up perfectly! Eric at the front counter was very friendly and welcoming as well. I would definitely recommend The Compound to any anglers looking for a real pro shop. Thanks!

I joined the dolphin and donuts morning trip. Captain Eric…read moreand first mate Kelly Brought us to viewing dolphins in their natural habitat right away. Kelly was very knowledgeable about the local history of some of the beautiful homes on our tour, and also about the dolphins and birds. The morning trip is definitely a great way to start your day! Tell em Davo sent ya!

Awesome boats and crew. Thank you Capt. Rob & Kelly! Friendly, cautious and will go out of their…read moreway to make sure everyone has a safe and fun time. We have been on 3 of their Dolphin and Donut morning cruises and each one we have seen dolphins, many birds and fish in addition to learning about the homes and area of siesta and Sarasota. We will continue to visit this company over some of the other large overloaded boating companies that opt for huge boats and piles of people.

This Champs Sports location at University Town Center in Sarasota is a well managed Champs location…read morethat has a good selection of shoes and athletic clothing available. The staff here is very helpful and makes sure that you find everything that you need. I was happy with my purchases from here.

No response after 1 week on my offer to sell my Smith & Wesson night guard revolver , mint in…read moreoriginal case. I filled out their online order form and sent it along with 5 photos covering all angles and peripheral material. I received an automated response which said one of their experts would contact me after 1 business day. Not hearing from them, I sent a follow-up reminder, asking for the courtesy response, that they were not interested in purchasing my firearm. After 1 week I still am awaiting for a simple response. So much for their supposed 5 star reviews for customer service, which was the reason I contacted them in the first place. Too many phony reviews, I suspect.

Best place to purchase a firearm. Steph Is super easy to…read morework with and always gives me the best deals. If you are looking to purchase a firearm make this your first stop !

I wasn't sure what brand/model that I wanted a bd these guys were great. We finally chose an…read moreexcellent brand for me. I chose the gun shoppe because they were excellent to me on the phone, while "the other place" was dismissive to me.

Was driving by and decided to stop in and have a look around. They were friendly and helpful as I…read moretold them my story about having an AR-15 on back order through Sportsman's Guide since April. I saw that they actually had two Diamondback AR's from a local manufacturer in Cocoa, FL. With no pressure from the guys behind the counter I decided to cancel my back order and purchase their gun instead. They had me fill out the background check and three days later I came back to pick up the rifle. I would recommend anyone in the market for a firearm give them a try.

Shout out to Will Nate Brown Lightning and creepy Andrew. All good people in a great little shop…read more It always an experience when I visit

Will and his team are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to firearms. I've been going to this…read moregun shop for years--they run weekly specials and even do live video giveaways for Shark Club members. I purchased my first concealed carry firearm here many years ago and still make it a point to stop by anytime I'm in the Sarasota area. From ARs, shotguns, and pistols to suppressors, and antiques, there's always a wide variety of cool and unique items to check out. Great staff, great selection, and consistently a solid experience.

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