This local shop takes care of you! Victor has a lot of knowledge in fishing and can definitely help…read moreyou out if you're a beginner. Thank you for the tips and demonstration of the knots we needed to know!! Honest shop and reasonably priced. Will be back.

Overall a great shop kind and helpful service and large selection of rods and reels. Would…read morerecommend to anyone in st Pete area.

Always very well stocked with a huge variety of sports wear and equipment…read more On the downside, everything is overpriced.

Baseball Players and Parents!!!!! If you need anything baseball related go see Nate at the St. Pete…read moreDick's on Tyrone. He is very knowledgeable and willing to help. My son wanted a new bat after the holidays and so we went to Dick's. As soon as we walked in and began to look at the bats on display Nate greeted us and made us feel welcomed. He listened to my son who is only 10 and treated him with the same respect as he did me. After understanding what he wanted Nate shared with us it would have to be ordered. He did everything right there with us. He ordered the bat and discussed all the warranty options and how to handle if we had any issues. I was very impressed. My son was so happy when it arrived only a couple days later. Nate was professional and knowledgeable about so much more too. We have since been to the store a couple of times since and were welcomed and greeted just the same. Thank you Nate and DSG for supporting our athletes and families in a unique way!

We had a really great and fun time on our five-hour fishing trip with Hubbard Marina. The crew and…read moreMarina staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. I highly recommend that your consider a fishing trip with Hubbard if you are looking for a rewarding fishing experience!

We took the Dolphin Quest cruise with Captain Jim. He was so knowledgeable about the marine life…read moreand took time to answer questions. We learned so much and enjoyed a beautiful cruise on the bay.

I had an outstanding experience at the West Marine located at 2010 Tyrone Blvd N in St. Petersburg,…read moreand I want to highlight the exceptional service I received from Michael. I walked in with a fishing reel that had completely seized up, not realizing that West Marine doesn't actually offer reel repair. Even so, Michael went above and beyond. He took time out of his own day to take a look at it, apply the grease I brought with me, and even take the reel apart a bit to diagnose the problem. He made it clear he was doing this on his own time just to help me out, and that really stood out to me. It's rare these days to find an employee who genuinely cares about helping a customer, especially when it's outside the scope of the store's services. Michael was knowledgeable, patient, and extremely kind throughout the whole interaction. Huge thanks to him -- and kudos to this West Marine location for having employees who embody excellent customer service. I'll definitely be coming back.

Every time I have been in here the customer service people were friendly and helpful and went out…read moreof their way to make sure I had a good experience. Dave provided over and above beyond any kind of help you get at most places, they ordered things that they did not have in stock, they are friendly and have a great attitude. If there's anything you need for the water or your boat this place definitely has it . And they have cute shorts and swimsuits!

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.

Melissa was super helpful in helping us pick out a roof rack, as well as other accessories, for our…read morepaddle boarding and kayaking adventures. Store also has a huge selection of everything a person could need for their next adventure!

Wow his place is stuffed with inventory! Live bait, frozen bait, fake bait, lures, rods, reels,…read moretools, nets, clothes... If you need it for fishing Gator Jim's Probly has it or can get it some really great deals going on too! You can't afford NOT to stop in here and check them out!!

Service was amazing, Andrew helped my entire family finding exactly what we needed. As guests from…read moreWisconsin with zero first hand experience on salt water fishing, Andrew told us to use live shrimp and frozen octopus bits! Worked like a charm, the family had an amazing time reeling in multiple species right from shore. Gonna have to stop back in there and grab a few rod and reels before heading back north. Great deals and prices

Absolutely Outstanding Service!…read more I had an exceptional experience thanks to Dave and Frank. Their knowledge of firearms, accessories, and everything related to the products in the store was truly impressive. More importantly, they were incredibly patient, kind, and approachable throughout the entire experience. As someone who doesn't have extensive knowledge about firearms, I really appreciated that neither Dave or Frank ever made me feel belittled, pressured, or uncomfortable for asking questions. They took the time to explain the differences between various makes and models, including the genuine pros and cons of each, and helped me find the best options within my budget. What stood out most was that I never felt like they were trying to sell me the most expensive or recognizable brand simply because it carried a higher price tag. They were honest about what was worth the money and what wasn't, and their recommendations felt completely based on my needs rather than making a bigger sale. They provided the kind of customer service that makes you want to come back and recommend the store to everyone you know. Their patience, honesty, professionalism, and knowledge are truly exceptional. If you're looking for people who will treat you with respect, take the time to educate you, and help you make informed decisions without pressure, Dave and Frank are absolutely the people to ask for!

I recently have visited this location. Like all businesses, I view yelp so that I don't waste my…read moretime. Yelp wasn't too good for this Cracker Boys Outdoors. However I have had a Great experience & a service without being disappointed. The atmosphere is for the enthusiast to say the least & the management served my needs well. I'm repeating business while in St. Petersburg & they can take my money.