Hi's Tackle Box — Local services in South San Francisco

I've wanted to take up beach fishing for a while but had no idea where to start. I am so glad I went here yesterday! I don't know the name of the gentleman that helped me, but he was incredible. He didn't try to upsell me on super expensive gear and got me started with exactly enough to start fishing for crab. I didn't even know you could do that with a fishing pole. In any case, he explained everything to me - no one ever taught me how to fish at all - he showed be how to tie a palomar knot (which he had me video record on my phone for future reference,) gave me safety tips (never turn your back to the ocean, how to survive if you are swept out, etc.) and told me the best spots to go to in my area (San Francisco.) He really went above and beyond to get me set up. Today I got a fishing license and went out for the first time. None of the other guys fishing near me were catching anything and eventually left the beach. I stuck it out and about 30 minutes later, I caught my first Dungeness crab! It was big enough that I didn't need to throw it back! As I write this, that crab is boiling. I'm so excited to eat my very first catch. Hi's is awesome. They do take covid seriously (thank Dog) so they only allow five customers in the store at a time. It made me appreciate the time they spent with me even more. I can't say enough nice things...

Before my last experience here I have been an avid shopper and supporter for Hi’s tackle. I bought 2 Gomexus handles from the shop. I told them I looked up the size on the internet for the Diawa BG 5000 and 6500. I said I was looking to get the 45mm fitting. The lady recommended the 41mm, and said it would fit better. So I took her advise and purchased 2, 41mm handles. I asked them if they could put them on, she said they would charge $10 a handle. So not only did they sell me the wrong size handle for the reels, they attached them thinking it would hold. 😂 The hardware for the 41mm handles are tiny. Two casts on the pier and they fell apart. Went back to see if they could help out and the lady said I’d have to get help from gomexus. No refund was issued!!!! I bought 2 MORE from Amazon, 45mm for the 5000, and 47mm for the 6500. They fit much more snug and look proportionate to the reel. Not my greatest experience here but I still like the store, owner is very knowledgeable. They have everything you need to fish all the...

I’m new to fishing so prior to coming to this store I had done a lot of research and made a list on what to buy for each species I was going to target. This store did not disappoint in the slightest. Virtually everything you need for fishing is in this store and the staff are some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable people you’ll ever meet in any store. I had a lot of questions for Michelle who was a great help. We went over all the items I’d need for fishing each particular species and she made sure I had the right stuff and recommended better options/alternatives to what I had already picked out. I’m stocked up now but I will definitely be coming back a lot in the future. I know when it comes to shopping for fishing, Amazon is very convenient and whatnot, but you’ll never get that local knowledge and experience of fulfillment in knowing you supported a local store of the community like Hi’s Tackle...