I had my kids and ex girlfriend get certified here. Great experience. I'm currently taking a rescue…read morediver course and the instruction has been top notch. What was most noteworthy to me, where most places might cancel a class session with only one person, they honored the scheduled date and gave me individual instruction for the first responder part of the training. They've certainly earned my trust and my business and highly recommend the shop.

I went to Letts Dive to get my open water certification and the experience was awesome from start…read moreto finish. Joe, the owner, has been diving since the 60s and you can really feel the depth of his knowledge and passion in the way the whole operation is run. The team he has built is top-notch. Davis was our main instructor and the one who signed us off. He was calm, extremely knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt confident and safe. Chris and Bob were great assistant instructors, always watching and helping, which made a big difference for new divers. Our final dives at Lake Denton were well organized and a lot of fun. Overall, an excellent experience and I'd highly recommend Letts Dive to anyone looking to get certified.

I stopped in this store while on vacation for a new mask and snorkel. They have a good selection of…read moremasks available and were very helpful with their recommendations. I ended up getting a basic Cressi mask for a good price. Teresa is who helped us out and she was delightful. She found out my son likes to make jewelry from the rocks he finds. She pulled out a large bag of shark teeth that she collected while diving recently and let my son and daughter pick out a slew of teeth. Such a simple act of kindness shown to people vacationing floored me. The kids felt like they won the lottery! Thank you Jim's Dive Shop!

Damn good spot. Not only do they show you what you're looking for, but they also give you advice on…read morethe tools that you NEED rather than what you WANT. They offer great inexpensive items that with proper care and treatment, your equipment can last for a very long time and never fail you on your dives.

This place is my "Go To" whenever I need to buy a gun or fire live ammo on their indoor range…read more I was there buying my third 1873 Colt clone chambered in 45 LC because I needed one with a specific barrel length which they had in stock. I found the gun department staffed with EXPERIENCED and attentive employees who participate in shooting activities like I enjoy and were able to offer a discount that made a good deal even better. I feel that if you exhibit the safety habits that make everyone on both sides of the counter feel comfortable and show employees that you would not be a danger to yourself or others you will find employees who are happy to serve and even train you depending on your experience level. Don't expect the same happy response from that employee if you show disrespect for gun safety or have nefarious ownership reasons because those employees protect my rights to legal ownership and the stores best interests which I rely on and keeps me coming back when ever the need dictates.

TL;DR Managment/ownership treats customers and employees terribly, would not spend money here…read more Repeat bad experiences, I'd rather buy online than go back in this store. As an avid adventurer of the western US, I tend to visit outdoor stores wherever I travel to see what their idea of adventure is there and take the chance to upgrade gear that's frustrating to use or worn out over time. I've visited Bill Jackson's on two separate occasions now, heading in each time with about $500 worth of gear in mind to shop for. The first time I came, I got great help from multiple associates and planned to purchase gear off of their advise, but witnessed a confrontation between management and an associate that I recall as mild but disruptive enough it made me leave the store without buying anything. I didn't come back for about 8 months. Now I'm back in town for a few weeks of work before heading on a 2,700 mile bikepacking journey and really needed to grab a few items I hoped they'd have in stock. Being interesting in all outdoor activities, I started talking with an associate about the ski shop they were building the last time I was here. He keyed in that I had ski knowledge from my time tuning skis and custom fitting ski boots out west and started talking to me about part time work as they expected to need some extra hands with ski knowledge and took me to show me their ski selection. To get there, we had to walk through an area that he explained was sectioned off for an upcoming sale, so not yet available, but the necessary route to the still-open ski shop. He made a pretty good case for their ski shop and my wheels were turning about coming to help them out in the fall. On our way back through the sale area, I asked a question about the items we were walking past and the associate was very clear that those items were not available for sale until the official sale start date, but took the opportunity to educate me about them(I knew very little about diving equipment but am curious to learn). I was quickly convinced that a decent snorkeling kit was necessary equipment to enjoy the area and decided I'd get a setup. Before he got a chance to redirect me to where the currently available snorkeling gear was(I could tell it was coming, this area was also tiny compared to the sale area), an angry manager/owner appeared ready to tear apart the kind and helpful associate that had just taught me what I needed to know to spend an extra couple hundred dollars on top of the items I was already planning. I hurriedly left the area while she continued to holler at me and once I passed the threshold of that room I heard her resume berating the associate in anger. I walked myself over to the full price scuba stuff and found another helpful associate, but I could not bring myself to buy anything from this store after that experience. It was not unreasonable for her to ask us to move along since we had stopped in a place we were meant to pass through, but she was incredibly rude to the associate for going above and beyond to take care of an enthusiastic customer. I won't spend money here, that manager is the most unkind person I've encountered since I've been in Tampa. In a town of incredibly kind people, there is no place for that. Very sad, I really wanted to like this store. The associates seem to be knowledgeable and passionate about the outdoors, but they don't deserve to be treated that way.

A bunch of us gals went out for a two tank dive with Capt. Matt and Gulf Cat Charters Saturday…read moremorning from Bay Pines. Capt Matt was wonderful! There was a lot of room on the boat. We had a smooth ride out and back. We love, love his ladder which made it easy to get back onboard. Just us Gals having fun!!! I, we, highly recommend Capt. Matt and Gulf Cat Charters!!!

Wow These Guys are TOP NOTCH!! I knew nothing about diving when I first stepped foot through their…read moredoor, needless to say a few years later I dive on a regular basis!! Chad & Frank really know their stuff and could probably answer any questions you throw at them when it comes to living underwater!! I went through their open water dive class & what a great experience. We started in the classroom with bookwork and then to the pool for a hands on introduction to all the necessary equipment used to scuba safely!! The following weekend (Saturday)we traveled as a group to Rainbow river to acquaint us with an open water dive. The next day (Sunday) We then traveled just down the road to Blue Grotto Dive resort and were able to freely dive in a beautiful aqua-fur that's a constant 70° and crystal clear!! All in all I wouldn't go anywhere else for my scuba needs!! So give it a shot, stop in to see the gentleman at Suncoast Dice Center!!!

The scuba course was very thorough and an amazing experience! Rob and Chad were an excellent…read moreteachers in explaining all the scuba material we needed to know and assuring that we were confident in following through with that knowledge when performing our scuba skills in the pool, Rainbow River, and Grotto Springs. It was an experience I'll never forget and I look forward to progressing my skills with this scuba duo! I also bought a wetsuit, booties, snorkel, etc and it was all reasonably priced and excellent quality. I highly recommend getting NAUI certified here!

Far Horizons is an excellent dive charter. I suspect they are equally good when hired out for a…read morefishing charter. I moved to St Pete from Detroit, MI back in 2009. Generally, I go to the keys to dive, but have occasionally gone diving locally in the Gulf of Mexico. This past weekend was my first time diving with Far Horizons and I was very pleased! Coordination of the dive was simple and seamless with Margaret. Met at the boat at 7:30AM on a Saturday and departure at 8AM. Margaret and her husband, Captian Mike, were very friendly and knowledgeable. Captain Mike took us out about 18 miles to Fathom 10 / Tramp Steamer wreck in about 60 ft of water. Amazing visibility, could see the wreck at the bottom as soon as we got in the water. Tons of large sized grouper. Sea was a little choppier than weather reports made it sound, but Captain Mike took great care of us and we were certainly pleased. The dive was so good, we did not want to change locations, we did the same dive again with the 2nd tank. The boat is updated and well maintained. Best for groups of divers around 6 or 7. I brought my mother for mother's day and two friends who were visiting from out of town, we met another solo diver who joined our group and we more or less all stayed together in a big group underwater. There was also a diver master giving his student a open water checkout dive. It was a good group size for ease of maneuvering around the boat, storing all the gear and tanks, getting in and out of the water. The inside area of the boat is spacious. Margaret made sure the boat was stocked with plenty of water, fresh fruit, and some PB&J sandwiches, which proved to be clutch for the ride back. We arrived back at the dock about 1:30PM where Margaret was waiting for us. She took a group shot, they helped us unload, and we went home. Then I spend about 5 hours telling my wife all the morning diving stories. I think she needs about a 6 month break from hearing me talk about diving. I certainly don't intend to wait that long before my next dive, but I guess I will try to give her just the cliff notes next time. I think my stories exhausted her more than the dive exhausted me. Perhaps it was all the adrenaline I still had flowing thanks to the fantastic charter services of Far Horizons.

First Time Experience…read more Capt Mike and First Mate Randy were great! Red Tide had become an issue so Capt Mike went the extra mile (25 of them to be exact) to get us where the fish would be. He knew right where to find them. No wasted time searching. Very knowledgeable and Very Experienced! They kept the lines baited and the fish coming. No time wasted. This was our first trip out and my son and I will never forget it. The fish were amazing with a couple of suggested recipe's from Randy. Cooked for 20 adults and everyone loved it. We will be back and booking another offshore fishing experience with Far Horizons. Great people! A BIG THANK YOU TO MARGARET AS WELL! She took care of all the booking. Quick response time to all questions leading up to the day of the trip.

Had another awesome day fishing with Captain Gene and Mitch. Every time we go to Florida we always…read moremake sure to save a day for a great fishing with the guys. Captain Gene has always put us on the exact fish we want no matter the season.

I have fished with Capt. Gene Maxwell for the past 4 years. He is great with my 2 boys and works…read morethe entire charter to put us on fish. Snook snook and more snook... reds, and trout. We come at the worst time of year and he always puts us on fish. Last year the boys got to wade in and fish for reds with stingrays swimming around... it was awesome. We started when the boys were 11&13. Now that they are 14 & 16 they know Capt. gene and are excited about going with him. One of my boys is into calm water and Capt. Gene finds it.. great gear, tons of bait fish, and non stop action. Tell him what you want and he will make it happen. His boat is always clean, and he is patient with young anglers. All my pics are on my phone or I would,show you the 30 plus he put us on. 55 degree, windy day and we still caught a ton. Michael Grewe, (St. Louis)