I had some complicated needs for some specialty gear that I had left behind in my home state. B&J knew, understood and had every item I was looking for. Thankful for this store. read more

Me and my husband went today to get couple things for fishing and also to get my fishing license and the lady name Linda was so helpful and kind. She help get what I needed to get. This a great place to get stuff you need read more

Great staff, fun store, so many reels and poles it takes all day to see them all. Got my reels serviced better than new! Very affordable- something for all budgets. read more

My wife and I make it a point to support local small businesses and we try to give our retail sporting goods business to this store in particular. In general, we have recieved good service, especially from the folks in the back. However, there is a woman who consistently works at the front counter that nearly always spoils our visit to the store. She is borderline surly with us and other customers, never smiles, acts like she is being bothered to check us out, and makes no effort to provide any type of customer service. Today, I was checking out and managed to knock a small rack of items off the wall where it was hanging. I tried to hang it back up but couldn't so I laid it on the counter and apologized. She picked it up, looked at it, gave a loud, audible huff, and threw it, (yes, threw) on the counter behind her with a look of loathing and disgust. It made me feel bad that I had just spent a hundred bucks in her store. Meanwhile, another customer nicely asked the other clerk for a tide table book. The clerk pointed it out and as soon as the customer turned his back snarkily said "why don't you just put it on your smartphone." Talking trash about your customer behind their back is a sure sign you have the wrong person working for you. This total lack of customer service from this woman is driving us away from this store. There are other places we can purchase what we want but have tried to remain loyal to B&Js. However, today's experience may have been the straw that broke the camels back and pushed us away for good. read more

I went to Denali for camping last week and Walmart run out and I had to get a $45 bear spray here. Before purchase, I asked the clerk if I could return it when unopened nor used. She asked the owner and got a no... I don't mind them charging a restocking fee if needed, but frankly it's beyond me why there is such a policy of no return of unopened bear spray. I completed my trip camping, saw bear 13 times (on the bus) and did not even bring the spray to the tent. At the end left to the nice truck owner Erik who I rented from. I would allow return of unused unopened spray, with a stocking fee if needed for the trouble. Hope this post helps the owner and those consumers who may run into similar situation. Have a fantastic day y'all! read more

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Looks like I'm not the only one who has grievance with their return policies. (Not that they actually shared this information with me: I had to look it up on their website) You're better off buying online at least they have no question returns. Especially for such expensive items. Bought 160 dollar boots here wore them a few times, got a horrible rash on both feet. Showed manager horrible rash, and clean barely used boots. Said he couldn't do the return. They also didn't disclose their return policy, and the receipt said 30 days. read more

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The services unbelievable went in with My Son and the fishing department took time out of their busy schedule to spend over an hour with us just talking and giving us great direction on fishing in the winter time I'm not a big ice fisherman so I don't know much about it they gave me a great Selection of products to choose from and the service was A+ The value of this company is so underrated they have such a great selection when it comes to lures and anything needed for fishing in Alaska it's Alaskan tailored and I would recommend this company wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to find what other companies may not carry. These guys are anglers and Alaskans they don't work there because it's a job it's their passion that builds value in a company in my opinion. They have so much knowledge and they are not afraid to spend time with you. Kindly guiding you on what you'll need and where you need to go. They are not tight lipped about where to catch fish. They'll share their knowledge and your experience will be incredible if you just ask or talk to someone. if they don't know they'll find someone who does my experiences have always been positive and I'm fascinated with how friendly they are. The prices are great from entry-level to reliable, and it's just a great spot to go and look around or shop. I don't know if it's a family owned business but it sure seems like it is and it is such a local feeling that I would recommend them 10 out of 10 read more

The customer service is outstanding and efficient the cashiers are kind and helpful, all the worker are well know about the items in there. And the price ‍ AMAZING! this place deserves more than a 3.2 review. One of the people in reels section helped me out a lot about the viki knife holdsters and the opinions that were made from others. read more

Cheap fishing equipment and horrible management. Every net ever purchased here broke the same day. Nothing sold here is for true Alaskan fishers. Hundreds of dollars spent only to be wasted. Once nets bought here were taken out on the river they broke the same day and they will not refund on their defective equipment. Definitely not a local business to support unless you want your money wasted!!! read more

Looking to go out for our first Alaska dipnetting adventure, this place came highly recommended for gearing up. We were greeted by an employee who confessed she he didn't know anything about dipnetting, no big deal! We were directed to the next employee. She didn't know about dipnetting either. She hollered to another employee who was downstairs. You guessed it - he was also unable to answer or questions or direct us to a setup he could get started with. The dipnets come in pieces and no employee in the whole store could explain what parts were needed, how they worked, or what the best approach would be for outfitting ourselves. Considering this place was recommended for their knowledgeable staff and great selection, we left very disappointed and with what feels like less of a clue how to equip ourselves for dipnetting. read more

I love BJ's! The store is 2 floors, so it's WAY bigger than you expect it to be. BJ's specializes in camping, fishing and coldweather survival gear and they have a lot of items in stock that other places like REI and Cabela's either don't have or overcharge for. BJ's prices are right down the middle. The best part is everyone that works at BJ's is a hardcore outdoorsman, so if you have questions, they have give you answers based on experience. Their staff are particularly knowledgable regarding fishing. B&J's is also the go-to place in town for corporate/commerical concerns. read more

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Sell defective equipment and do not refund. If only zero stars were an option then it would be a zero.

Purchased a hooligan net for $249.99 and it broke first use. The weight of the net alone broke the handle. It is made from very thin aluminum made thinner where it was cut for threads. B&J refuses to refund or replace the net. Shop at your own risk. read more

Great adults with experience helping you. Great products. If there is a made in America option, they'll have it. This is the go to place for fishing supplies. I have one exception go the made in America desire. They have a huge selection of wet And dry flies, at made in China prices. And NO! They don't fall apart. read more

Really wasn't the sporting goods store we were looking for. It was a fishing store though. The employees were great. A bit pricy for me.

This place is awesome. I've driven by this store probably a thousand times and somehow had never realized what a great fishing and boating resource this place is. I've been trying to gear up for the upcoming halibut fishing season and it was really frustrating trying to find everything I needed at the bigger box outdoor stores in anchorage. I saw B & J was an okuma dealer so I decided to stop and see what kind of reels they had. I was blown away at their selection of reels, rods, tackle, line, shrimping gear, rain gear, clothing... they have anything and everything you could need to get ready for your fishing season!! I won't be going to the two bigger stores anymore for fishing gear. These guys have a much better selection and I've noticed their prices are quite a bit lower on a bunch of items too. Wish I would've found this place sooner!! read more

One of the best places to Gear Up for both Summer and Winter. Army Navy is good, but B&J has the needed items.. By all means check this place out! If your an outdoors person, it is well worth it! read more

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B & J is the go-to location for Alaskans and visitors to get fitted up for fishing and other outdoor gear. It's the boutique, or "mom and pop" version of an outdoorsman's paradise. Unlike Sportsman's warehouse, or big boxes like Sports Authority or Walmart, you get personal, knowledgeable service without feeling like a number on the line. I spent two hours getting fitted up for a pair of fishing rods, reels and gear for me and the lady. After explaining I was a recent transplant to Alaska, the employees we dealt with took their time, explained everything and even provided a few good tips for places to start fishing for Reds and Rainbows. It may cost a few pennies more than you'd spend at one of the other places, but in an age where service and quality are often foregone for the bottom line, its worth going to B & J's for a "real" experience. read more

These guys are just the nicest bunch you'll ever talk about fishing to. We are newbies when it comes to fishing. We'd done a little more than play the card game, but not much more than that. We were helped by a guy who was mindful of our expertise and our budget. He easily had a rod and lures picked out, and was patient with our questions. Even better, you can go downstairs and pick up your fishing license from a snarky (in a totally good way) woman. Maybe it's because it was late in the season, but everything was on sale or clearance. We got everything including the licenses for $100. For us, that was better than joining a fishing tour where you can't keep the gear. read more

I was in the store today and almost none of the customers were wearing a face mask, or observing social distancing. Some of the staff were also ignoring the law requiring that they wear masks. Also, there was no sign on the door requesting customers to wear masks. Not a very safe place to shop, read more

I came through here to grab a 1-day fishing license for a day of salmon river fishing. The staff was nice and the process to get the pass was quick. You have to go downstairs for the pass. If I lived in Anchorage and was a hardcore fisherman I would probably come here for some gear (if I didn't have time to wait for an Amazon order). read more

I frickin love this place, everytime I have gone up here to Alaska I go here, they know their shit and they are willing to share their wealth of knowledge. Each person that I have talked to are professional, knowledgeable and take the time tk explain what needs to be done. I will always go back here read more

I bought a pair of Xtratuf women's deck boots on Sunday, October 6 as a gift for my significant other. I checked the size and color in the store but did not do a close inspection. I live outside of Anchorage, and when I got home and looked at the boots again in the evening, it was very clear they had been worn previously. The carboard that comes in new Xtratufs was gone, the soles were stained from pavement, and both toes had scuffs and gouges in the rubber. Unacceptable condition for something purchased at the price of a new item and purchased as a gift. I took a few pictures of the boots so I would have proof of the damage with a timestamp showing it had happened before I purchased them. My receipt showed I bought them at 2:44pm and the photos were taken at 6:31pm the same day. Might not be good enough evidence for a Law and Order episode, but I wanted to show I was on the up and up. For that reason I called B&J the next day to let them know the situation and that I would be in later in the week when I made it back to Anchorage. The person I spoke with wasn't friendly but let me know she would let other people at the store know. I went in the next day to return them, and the cashier who sold them to me was present with another man and woman. I that the boots appeared worn and was rudely dismissed, and told the boots had only been "worn in the store" by the woman before she even looked at them. The man grabbed the box the boots had come in, stormed off and returned with a new pair. He gave them to me, which I appreciated, and then insisted I give him the box back (he must have forgotten he took the original box) because those boots were "still sellable." I told him I needed it and he grabbed it from my hands and gave me the boots back. I was really confused they were so angry and rude as I had been polite and calm and it hadn't even really been a conversation. Since I had the boots, I decided it would be best to leave. This was completely unacceptable and unprofessional treatment of a customer and it's concerning that this store would respond so rudely when they made the mistake. I get that they are boots, but if I'm going to pay for new boots, I want new boots. I have previously had really good experiences in this store, but won't be shopping here again. If you do, make sure you check what you're buying first, and watch out if you try to return it. read more

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This is an incredibly convenient location to stock up on your fishing gear. They have everything: tackle, rods, reels, rain gear, eggs, bear spray, etc. If you're going to fish the afternoon tides at Ship Creek, be sure to stop by next door to pick up a bucket of KFC chicken...your fishermen friends will thank you. read more

Super awesome store! Well managed and great customer service. Locals know that this is the place to go for sporting goods!!

I am new to the area and go here often to seek fishing advice. It is a relaxed, friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere and everyone is so nice and knowledgeable! They will set you up with everything you need, nothing you don't, and tell you where to go. Great place and people! read more

Being tired of REI having become the "Wal-Mart" of sporting good stores (everything made in China), I stopped here for the first time. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of items available still made in this country. Not being a hunter/fisher person I'm not a big fan of shopping somewhere that I hear hunting stories while browsing so it will still be a toss-up between REI and shop-local but good to know there are more choices. read more

Excellent store with enthusiastic and knowledgable sales personnel. Spoke with the Stewart about fly fishing and he provided me with heaps of valuable information. Highly recommended for anyone interesting in any type of sporting good needs. read more

I paid my first visit to B&J today after having a delicious lunch at Charlie's Bakery a few doors down. The friend I was with just scored a job on the slope and he was in the market for some winter gear. I love this place. The staff was very helpful without being at all pushy or obnoxious. And unlike some of the big box stores around town that seem like they have a wide selection of things like winter boots but turn out to only have them in a few sizes (either very big or very small) the sales guys would run to the back and come out with all the sizes in all the boots we needed. His feet are gonna be toasty warm up on the slope. And it's not just 'guy stuff' -- they have the biggest selection of smartwool socks I've seen and I found a beautiful pair of Baffin boots that felt like heaven when I stepped into them. It was hard to leave them behind but I knew my husband would kill me if I came home with yet another pair of boots. My next pair of winter boots though are coming from B&J. If there's anything you need for fishing and the outdoors in Alaska, chances are they'll have it. Highly recommended. read more

Stumbled upon B&J last month and man do I wish I found this place sooner! Great customer service! The guys in the rod and reel section rock. I came in to the store with the intent of buying a fly rod for Sockeye fishing. I admit, I didn't know a whole lot about fly fishing and they could have up sold me on a rod & reel I didn't need. They set me up with a decent rod and reel (to include backing, fly line, and leader) for a decent price. Sure, they were a few buck more than the box stores (Fred Meyers, Walmart, etc) and Sportsman Warehouse but the service was more than worth it. They even showed me how to tie a few knots and gave me some advice on how and where to fish. I'm definitely going back again for any outdoor needs! read more

I would NOT recommend these guys. The owner is really unfriendly and the staff sold me the wrong gear to go dip netting on the Copper. I hate to say it, but I'm going back to Sportsman Warehouse. read more

I would NOT recommend going there. I wish I could give it zero stars. I bought a very expensive rod a few months ago, and after only using it a few times, it broke while reeling in a fish. They said since it had been used, it was not a rod defect and would not exchange it. They said they didn't want to "eat" the cost of the rod, even though they clearly sold me a defective product. This comment clearly shows where their priorities are, and it is not selling you something that works. The rod was definitely not mistreated or mishandled, it was simply defective. If you value a company that stands behind their products and provides good customer service, go somewhere else. read more

was shopping in this store Sunday 23 august 2015, eveorything was great right up until I went to check out, Downstairs they had some flotation jackets on the rack marked at 40% off. I was only able to find one price tag on one sleeve of one jacket, I asked the employee if the marked price of 124.99 on the sleeve applied to all of the jackets on that rack marked at 40% off, his reply was absolutely yes they all should be the same price, I said great and picked a 3x out to purchase and walked to the cash register upstairs to check out. I placed the jacket on the counter with some other items and a gentleman behind the cash register just looked at me and did not say a single word, after about five to eight minutes minutes of trying to find the price in his computer and not even saying hi to me, a woman walked up, the man said to her,"i cant find this" referring to the jacket, I said at that point, that the gentleman down stairs told me it was 124.00 dollars as marked on the other jacket plus 40% off. the man nor the woman said a single word to me, they kept on searching their computer. I am now growing tired of waiting and the line is getting longer and longer at the cash register, I again said the price and sale numbers which their own employee told me downstairs, still not even a hi from neither one of the man or woman, I said come down stairs and I will show you, without out saying a single word the man followed me down stairs, I lifted the arm of the jacket that was marked and showed the man the price, then the tag on the rack at 40%off, The very first time this man spoke to me was right then and there, and he yelled at me. "WELL ITS NOT ON THAT JACKET UPSTAIRS". I said your employee right over there said they were all the same price, I informed the man if that was not the same price that I did not want the jacket, I said I will meet you upstairs. I go back up the stairs, as I rounded the corner to walk the stairs the man started yelling at the employee like he was some kind of a dog. I was totally shocked at that behavior. I kept walking up the stairs. I walked up to the register lady and said you will probably be keeping this jacket just ring up everything else, and we will wait for the guy downstairs to inform us of truth in pricing or not. meanwhile my friend walks into the store, we are talking and my friend asks me what is up and how is it going, I told him that I was buying stuff for our boats and waiting for the guy downstairs to verify the price of 124.99 , I said if they are not going to honor the sale then I will not purchase the jacket, my friend said oh good and our conversation was ending with a hand shake and a good bye. then I turned back to the cashier lady and said if they were not going to honor the 124.99 as marked and advertised by the employee and written numbers on the sale rack, then just remove the jacket from the pile that I no longer wanted it, the guy down stairs came running up the stairs yelling "SHUT UP TALKING ABOUT THE PRICING ON THE JACKET" he was running and out of breath and hell bent on causing a confrontation, I said excuse me who are you, ' IM THE MANAGER' this is the second time he spoke to me, now I know this is the manager though. I said that when you mark a price you should stand by it, when your employee says that it is 124.99 then that is what it is,' DONT TALK TO ME LIKE THAT' this is coming right out of the mouth of the store manager, I am so mad because he is yelling at me for marking a price and then not honoring it and yelling at me about it. what kind of problem does this guy have, I told him I am a paying customer and to just remove the jacket, the price was now at 179 dollars and change. this manager thought it was ok with me to add 50 dollars to the price and that would be ok. NOT as the so called manager became more and more confrontational and blaming his poor attitude on me, the shopper that did not do anything except try to purchase an item, I finally told the man to just keep everything and said I would purchase the items somewhere else that respected their patrons, i began to walk out, the mans mouth was still running at an all out yell. I asked to speak with the owner and was told that was not possible, due to that, I will never again cross the threshold at the b and js store in anchorage Alaska, nor will my other business partners, by the way, if you order onyx jackets on line they are all the same price from small to 3x with a 5.00 dollar difference, they are far cheaper than b and js store sells them at as well. I did purchase items from other vendors such as west marine, dewy, redden supply, Everything in those other stores are marked less then at b and js. read more