There are only 2 real bait n tackle shops over here and this is the slightly less expensive one with more stuff. My only gripe here is that one day they messed up my reel and didn't fix it....said it was too old to fix even though it only needed a screw and washer ....said they would give me great deal on new reel and I took it but its cheaper on Amazon and my old reel my old ryobi is way better still...this new one doesn't have back spin....also they tried to keep my old ryobi that they swore was not able to be fixed meanwhile its a collector item and they just wanted to keep it....lost a lot of cool points for that. That was the day I stopped tipping them for service. I still go here all the time but honestly the worms are over priced. Guess the fake help but try and take my reel really left a bad taste in my mouth. Always pay attention when someone is smiling the whole time they help you ....they are helping themselves ....trust me. Anyway I fixed my beautiful 38 year old Ryobi and its catching fish again. Can't be mad that he tried to keep it...its a really nice reel....no...
Read moreBest Bait and Tackle shops in NYC, if you are a fisherman then you know who Big John, JR, Josh and the rest of the gang are, and if you don’t know them, make it your business to stop in the shop this season and get to know those guys.. it’s more than your typical bait shop, you get fresh bait all the time, you can purchase top quality fishing gear at a great price of course,you can get tips on where the fish are biting, and if you are just getting into the sport of fishing these guys will set you up for success. Not only can you get bait but you can rent out a skiff for the day and go fishing or just cruise around the LI Sound and take in the beauty that surrounds City Island. I will sum it up by saying the team over at Jack’s is top notch and if I’m not going to Jack’s then that means I’m not fishing, and if I’m not fishing then I must be dead..😇Do your selves a favor and stop by the shop and see for yourself all they...
Read moreI have been coming to Jacks Bait and Tackle since the 1960s. Johnny D. "Jack" and his boys ALWAYS have what you need regardless of the time of year or where you plan to fish. They stay on top of seasonal fishing changes and will help you out whether you are experienced or a total newbie. I have rented their boats, bought rods and reels here, rain gear, knives, pliers, hooks and swivels and many different types of bait. The quality is unsurpassed. Even the guys that don't know me treat me like a valued customer. I can't recommend this place enough. In a day and age where everybody wants to cut corners to make a buck Jacks Bait and Tackle just gets...
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