Friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about what type of bait is best suited for the various fish…read morein our local lakes and waterways. I purchased some Canadian earth worms at a fair price. I highly recommend this place for a no nonsense shopping for bait experience. Rick Dumas, West Haven

Dee's Bait & Tackle May be the only place around anymore to get your reel properly strung with…read moreline, and pickup all your bait needs to go outside and enjoy the outdoors while fishing. The owner is patient and full of knowledge. Currently because of coronavirus he is coming to the door and taking orders one by one wearing gloves. My daughter had her new pole strung at a big box store in Hartford and it was a disaster, Dee straightened it out, and he keeps us in supply for worms, & grubs. It's a bit of a sketchy neighborhood at first glance, but don't let the surroundings blind you to the neighborly friendly faces you'll meet at Dee's, even waiting in a 6 feet apart line because of social distancing.

Orbit Marine provides unbeatable depth of experience in all SCUBA related matters. If you have a…read morequestion, Captain Noel has the answer (and a compelling story to go with it). He'll help you get the gear you need and connect you with the training to make the most of it. Real, practical knowledge makes Orbit a genuine value. Don't send any more money to Jeff B. for spending on rocket fuel. Buy your gear from Noel at Connecticut's own Orbit Marine and learn the meaning of real value.

My husband wanted some squid for bait to take our grandchildren out fishing. Stopped in and quickly…read morehad what we needed!

The manager in the store is crooked…read more I recently bought 1/4 inch close body turnbuckles. Someone had stolen two off my boat. It turned out this size was too small. I returned to the store to get a refund, dropping them off in the front and walking to the back to see if they had the next size up. They did not. So I decided to order these and 5/16 of an inch--2 of them. Leaving the store and sitting in my car I stopped and paused a moment to check my receipt. I did not know what the cost was. I was stunned to see the receipt only covered the return of the quarter inch turned buckles and did not have the amount billed for the 5/16 turnbuckles. I returned inside and asked for a copy the purchase receipt and got a mumbo-jumbo, tap dance, and the manager refused to give me a receipt. Based on the behavior of the manager and his sketchy attitude I decided to cancel the order. I returned to the store told the manager I wanted to cancel the order. He gave me some bull story that one was shipped already which was impossible. This all occurred within 10 minutes. Next he told me he would need five minutes to take care of it and told me to wait outside. I thought that was very rude. I decided to go to the back of the store and buy some rope which I did and when I returned to the front desk I was again told I couldn't have a receipt for both the order and canceled order. A few days later, I saw the refund for the original purchase that I returned and then a charge for the new purchase but no refund. Since I didn't have a receipt I immediately filed a dispute with my bank. Since then I got a bunch of mumbo-jumbo about a restocking charge and shipping. What the heck? There was no shipping! There was no restocking. I canceled within 10 minutes. All because the manager refused to give me receipts. West Marines position is my $89 refund for the 1/4 turnbuckles was the refund for the 5/16 turnbuckles less shipping and restocking charges. It would be immediately apparent to anyone senior in the company, that the amounts support my case, not this bogus tap dancing invented story of the manager. And 30 years using this store. I have never been denied receipts for any purchase or return. This is a standard operating procedure for this company. The manager used this as justification to charge me for restocking on items that were never shipped and shipping for items that were never shipped. This manager needs to be fired. He has no integrity. Either that or he is being ordered by his superiors to screw people over this way. I suppose it's possible that he's under so much pressure to turn a profit that he undertakes despicable and reprehensible behavior. Worse of all I have been trying to contact the West Marine Corporate office and they do not allow an outsider to speak to a human being. I later found that my initial charge was processed after the return was credited. Not sure why. This all could have been avoid if I was given a receipt for my second purchase and a receipt for its return. I was entitled to both.

From the owner: For years, boaters have trusted West Marine Stratford to offer a wide variety of boating products…read moreand supplies Whether they enjoy cruising, watersports, fishing or kayaking on the area's rivers, harbors or open ocean, boat owners can find what they need from our selection of top-rated boat parts, safety gear, marine electronics, plumbing and maintenance products and navigation equipment. Our team offers knowledgeable support along with a comprehensive range of marine essentials to help you get the most out of your time on the water. We're proud to serve the local community with reliable products and helpful guidance.

All your outdoors, hunting and sportsmanship needs and one spot. They even have an indoor aquarium…read morefor free and a restaurant with a bowling alley attached. Staff is friendly and accommodating. always a good experience when I come here.

This place is a 10 out of 10! If you have an affinity for outdoor sports (hunting, fishing, etc)…read morethis place is like being on vacation! This is the FLAGSHIP STORE for Bass Pro Shops, and corporate spared no expense doing it right. A wonderfully designed and interpreted fantasy land including many taxidermied large game, beautifully painted murals, dioramas and the largest display of fishing poles on the planet (probably). This is a great place to spend an hour with your kids or buddies. There is also a trendy restaurant on the premises. Check out these pics - zoom in on them to see the unbelievable details. This place is worth seeing.

Great local small bait shop. Super friendly and informative. They don't have the largest selection…read moreof tackle, but they're great. Better to give them your money than bass pro.

We had an amazing experience at Quinnipiac River Marina! Lisa provided exceptional customer service…read morefrom the moment we arrived. We had a stressful experience on our way there, but her warm personality, kindness, and positive attitude completely turned our day around. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the entire experience both relaxing and enjoyable. You can tell she truly loves what she does and cares about her guests. Thank you, Lisa, for making our Fourth of July so memorable! We will definitely be back--not only to kayak again, but just to say hello. I highly recommend this place, and if you're lucky enough to have Lisa helping you, you're in for a wonderful experience.

Lisa made the rental seamless, and gave us peace of mind with thorough instructions, and backup…read moresafety systems (which were not used / needed, but great to have). It was an incredible experience! Would recommend to anyone who enjoys nature generally, and birding in particular. Looking forward to returning to see the landscape in a different season. Thank you Quinnipiac River Marina!