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    East County Bait & Tackle

    3.6 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Mary A.

    DDDDD 18minutes ago I honestly don't know how this place does not have 10 stars. The staff is amazing very helpful. Very knowledgeable. I took in five poles so I can take my son's fishing. They went ahead and changed the line on all five poles and set them up for lake fishing we have been fishing for about two hours now and so far we have caught big mouth bass catfish and bluegill thank you guys so much for making sure our trip to San Marcos Lake would be successful. My boys are very proud and happy and we are having a wonderful time, but the day started at eastcounty bait and tackle

    My oldest all fired up with his new rod and reel.
    Toby B.

    After two back-to-back visits, I won't shop anywhere else for my families fishing needs. A friend of a friend recommended ECBT and from the moment we walked in, the guys behind the counter stepped right in to help us. Both times we stopped by, both guys helped us from start to finish. They answered every question (and my boys ask a lot of them), gave us great local fishing tips, never once tried to sell us anything unnecessary and even rigged up both of the poles we bought for the boys. So often, bait and tackle shops give off a negative vibe for anyone that might be new to the area, or not an expert angler, but these guys. We never once felt like an outsider and I really appreciated that. You can tell they know what they are talking about and love their job. I will be recommending this place to everyone. Great job ECBT! Fish on.

    Omar S.

    Expert advice on a range of fishing questions, both fresh and saltwater. Gene, the owner, fishes all over the US, and has a lifetime of experience to share. The shop offers rods, reels, bait and lures, and service on your equipment. Give them a try!

    Got my new setup from my new favorite tackel shop
    Broski B.

    Outstanding service! Staff if very helpful and friendly! My go to spot for any and everything. Great selection on rods and reels and all your fishing accessories. MOST IMPORTANTLY, these guys are honest and make sure your moneys well spent. Lance lil bro

    Luis V.

    Greetings yelp users. Please be aware of the sevice provided by this tackle shop. I was a regular customer, but not anymore. I took my lexa 400 hd reel for service on mid july since fishing was getting good I wanted my reel working 100 percent. It took around two weeks and half to be completely done. Before getting service my reel was smooth, but it was time to get it check. After I picked my reel I told the guys to fill it with 65# J braid. I was really excited so the next week I was on my way to catch a tuna. The day I was ready to use my reel I set it up with a fly line sardine. As soon as I trew the bait out my reel made an awful sound like if it had sand inside, which never happen before I took it for service. I was so disappointed that I stop fishing with my lexa. My cousin's friend works at a very well known tackle shop so I told him to check it out because supposedly my reel was serviced and now it made that repulsive sound. He check it out and told me that the bearings weren't good anymore ( it was never mentioned when I picked up my reel from being "serviced") and he told me that they never serviced it. The only applied blue grease to make it look like they actually did something. Im leaving this bad review because of the dissapointment and waste of my time they made me go through. Also, The staff was really careless and inattentive to almost everyone unless it was someone they knew. Just a tip for new customer's be careful who you leave your reels with specially if its a shop like this one. I believe im not the only that has been in a situation like mine because they rather not say anything and go somewhere else. I rather say the truth so people are aware of who they are dealing with.

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    The best vegan tackle shop I've ever been to super nice guys they have have all the tackle you would need everything is organized and clean

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    Great place for all things fishing. One stop shopping. Personnel set your gear up right. Live bait has always been healthy from this place.

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    7 years ago

    One stop shop with everything an angler needs. Aaron is the guy. Best tackel selection and best service. Getsum

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    This place just has it all and it's the best fishing store in San Diego. The people are nice and they work with you. Highly recommended.

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    Good luck getting any help here if you want to buy a couple of reels.

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    “A friend of a friend recommended ECBT and from the moment we walked in, the guys behind the counter stepped right in to help us.”

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