HARD LIFE'S Bait and Tackle — Local services in Corpus Christi

Just got my drum rigs and shark rigs and custom made weights. I personally want to thank Albert Z for all the gear. When u demand nothing but the best demand hard life bait and tackle. When u deal with the best u can forget the rest. So any other leaders in ur tackle u can throw away. Another thing I like is he takes the time to not only listen to u, and doesn't try to sell u everything in his awesome store, but actually ask u what kind of gear u have , what line, pole, and type of fishing u do so that y'all both come up with a plan to get the right gear to land fish. Anyone looking for anything that has to do with fishing. Albert has the knowledge to help u. And believe me I asked a lot of questions, not once did he get irritated and answered all my questions. Plus when u call u get to talk to Albert the man with the plan. How many other tackle places are gonna go above and beyond to not only make sure ur well enough taken care of , and u don't have someone answering the phone like all those other places when they probably barely even fish. Please don't compare his place to Walmart, Academy, bass pro, or Cabelas. Every one of his leaders and weights are hand made unlike the ones u buy @ those big box stores. If u don't want quality then go buy the cheap stuff and then be mad when u don't land the fish with the cheap gear, then I'll promise u you will go get the real gear from hardlife bait and tackle and...

I visited Albert and Jeff for the very first time on 12 January 2023. I have always wanted to stop by so I did with my Preacher Mike Murphy of Corpus Christi. I was so happy to see Albert was a Brother Disabled USMC Military Veteran. I further discovered that Albert is a Christian Man.

I was truly amazed at the inventory that Albert has in his store. His prices are very reasonable for what you get. He has live bait and dead bait too for surf fishing.

Albert has his clothing line and RTIC tumblers to keep your drinks nice and cold or hot. If you don’t know about RTIC you are missing out; better than others and less expensive.

What I was really impressed with was the customer service and extensive knowledge of fishing gear choices and overall videos that you can see that Albert and his Team have made and put on YouTube.

Please go and check out and subscribe to his you tube channel (Team Hard Life)

Albert certainly represents the Few and The Proud by his Loyalty to GOD Country and his customers. Enjoy the pictures

May GOD continue to BLESS Albert and his Familia. Thank you for your HONORABLE Service Brother.

In closing, Albert truly lives the Hard Life, he is recovering from a total hip replacement. This is how LOYAL he is to his customers that he is still working even if he has to get around with a crutch. Speedy...

Great place with a great group of guys. I met a few of the guys before Captain Albert came in. They are all very knowledgeable and informative. I fish mostly fresh water but I fish salt water every chance I get, which isn't often. However, I told them what I needed and they set me up with an extremely versatile combo. This gear isn't for everyone and I am quite positive they will tell you. If you are in the Corpus Christi area stop in and look around. At least say hello, maybe get a sticker or maybe even get one of the best rod and reel combos you will ever own. I will be headed down there pretty soon to buy...