Thank you for all the years! Was sorry to see ya'll closed shop. Not sure where Ill go now for the best worms, guidance and friendly chats [and in such a convenient location too!], but Ill stay hoping to see you all out by the water one of these days! 'Til then, cheers to all your new endeavors! read more

Sorry to say this tackle shop will be closing in the middle of April. The close out sale is happening now 40% to 5o% off.

I've been going to Takas for over 30 years and the level of service and knowledge is second to none

The owner was super cool and very knowledgeable in fishing. Showed me A bunch of knots and a bunch of different set ups. He was super nice and I was recently an accident and I messed up my hands and he helped me with setting up everything and how to do knots I really appreciate it and I learned a bunch. I will definitely be coming back here a whole bunch and the prices were great. read more

My new go-to local shop for tackle and fishing gear. I've only been coming here the past few months since knowing about them recently. I am very impressed with the friendly service and quality of the items in stock! As well as competitive pricing. I've come in for mainly small tackle for saltwater and freshwater fishing. I recently had a broken rod tip/guide replaced. I walked in with my rod that needed to be serviced and was out in no time! Also available are repairs and line spooling, and live and frozen bait. I'm happy to support a local, family-owned business and recommend it to all ages that love to fish. read more

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I was visiting from Nevada (originally from Hawaii, so I'm a lifelong fisherman), and since we were going on a road trip to Anaheim, I decided to check out a fishing store. I jumped on Yelp, started searching, and found Taka's Bait and Tackle, and they had great reviews! I still fish regularly at Lake Mead for Striped Bass, and in Arizona and Nevada for trout, and I'm in the market for a new trout pole. Taka's is located in a small strip mall and was easy to find. Parked right outside and walked in. There was one customer there and was talking to, I would guess, one of the store owners. I browsed around the entire store and really did not find what I was looking for. As I walked around, the two men were still talking. I waited a bit, and they were still just talking and talking. I guess I could go up and interrupt their conversation, but I decided to walk out instead. So, from the time I walked in, I walked around the store, browsed quite a bit of different things, basically walking around the entire store a couple of times, I wasn't even acknowledged or even looked at. I'm sure their conversation must have been intense, but hey, at least say "hi" to your customers. So yes, I'm still looking for a new fishing pole. read more

AWESOME SHOP! Steve always helps me out with any question I have about fishing and always sets me up for whatever deep sea trip I'm taking. GREAT Customer service !! Best shop to go to for your tackle needs. read more

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Great service, great knowledge of everything they have in their tackle shop got in & out & price was not that bad

HANDS DOWN THE BEST SMALL TACKLE STORE IN MY AREA!! I purchased my first salt water rod and reel from this place and that was in 2017! I walked in with a little bit of money and they helped me get geared up on my first boat trip in years..fast forward til now, with more experience, and more tackle, I still stop by and check in with this place! they might not have a ton of selection like the big store brands with the green fish logo, but with the amount of knowledge, experience and honesty they have, that's more in value than you'll find anywhere else . You won't have to worry about asking a question and them being clueless what fluorocarbon is. I'm always impressed how well Steve assists you with any questions or concerns you might have based on your trip or type of fishing you're trying to accomplish..the thing I really appreciate about this place, Steve will never try to upsell you or sell you something if he feels like you don't need it! If you don't know certain knots, he will be glad to show you and let you record it so you'll have it in your phone and have it on you incase you forget. After having several issues with other shops when it comes to re-spooling my reels due to poor connection knots, I only trust this shop with servicing my reels and changing my line from here on out. Don't be affraid to ask questions when you're there! Because of their tips and advice, I've become a better angler, and to me That type of experience honesty and helpfulness from this shop Is worth more than any dollar amount spent anywhere else. Love this shop! Stop by and ask questions and you'll quickly realize why the owners are legends to the SoCal sport fishing scene! Thanks TAKAS TACKLE!! read more

Family owned business who are very knowledgeable and kind. They were patient & very informative about the type of fishing pole & supplies my son needed. I will definitely go to them for all my fishing related necessities. read more

Best place to service your fishing reels. Excellent customer service. Best place because of knowledgeable service

Such a cool dude and excellent service, helped me and my cousin pick out two rods and gave us such good advice! Definitely recommend to new beginners. read more

Absolutely gem of a local tackle shop. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back for my next purchase. read more

Came in today to setup my reel and deckhand rod i had bought. Steve went above and beyond and even gave me a few tips. Will definitely be back. If you're looking for quality service and knowledge Takas is it. read more

Always great service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through your fishing tackle needs. They are experienced, expert salt water fishermen. read more

This is my new go-to place for reel servicing. I went there with some of my reels and the value is Amazing! Steve, the owner, really did me good. My reels casts so smooth and goes a country mile with little effort. He even stayed late to service one of my reels because of it being so lucky for me. This shop has gotten another customer and a repeat customer. Kudos! read more

I've been getting my hardcore tuna gear here since I was a kid. Great family and great "One stop shop" I get my reels serviced, line changed and rod guides repaired all at once. They even have a pic of me and the wife with the 300lb yellowfin I caught in the shop please try your best to support small local business. Thanks Taka and Katie. read more

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Walked in and these guys new what they were talking about. Very knowledgeable and made you feel comfortable. Rhey even took their time to show us how to set up knots and rigs. Great prices and would recommend this place to anyone! read more

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Went in today to buy some egg glow in the dark sinker and flourocarbon. The man open the door exactly at 9am. Great!! Hes on time. Enter the door and he ask what i need and showed me exactly where they're at then he ask me which boat am i going on? I said Aztec for big bluefin. He ask me which knott am i using and i said fg knott but he recommended me using rb knott when on the boat. At first i have a little dpunt but he tie that knott in front of me within 10-15 seconds hes done and showed me the strenth test. Incredible. I didntbreak at the knott. Great place to ask for advice because he used to run a boat with tons of knowledge. Thanks Here is an update. I've been coming here for the past 3.5 years to service my reel every single year even when my reel doesnt need it i still come in for service. 3.5 weeks ago i went to to service 3 of my reel. 2 shimano and 1 daiwa. The guy in there told me the person that service the reel had a back problem and hes out for a few days so hes a little behind on the reels service. Its understandable so i ask them if i leave my reel here will it be done in 2 weeks which is a long time i gave them and the man said yes. I comfortably left my reel there. 2 weeks later i called they said they're not done which makes me kinda mad because its been 2 weeks like they promised. The guy said give him another week. What!!!!!!!!? Seriously? Another week? Another week passed by and i called again he said again hes not done and hes behind. Im extremely mad now and he ask me to give him 2 more days. Tuesday night hes done and didnt even call me to let me know. Anyways i picked up the reel. Paid $55 totals he didnt change any bearings inside at all he said. In his own words he told me those bearings will last me 1 more year. Brought it home and realize when my shimano trinidad the free spool havent even fixed because its still feels like something is stopping the free spool. I compare to all my other reels and the trinidad he serviced is the worst when its supposed to be the Best free spool reel. I called and ask them can they check it again and the lady ask me to bring it in then i did bring it in when its open in the morni g. the guy service my reel look at it and said he serviced it already and told me again the bearing will last me another. I brought in my talica and trinidad to compare the free spool and the trinidad stop spinning like 20sec before my talica which is in heard of. He kept telling me my reel is fine. At this point in my head i believe he never even open that reel. He simply put a tape on it and charge me for it because he returned the reel like how i gave it to him. Never been serviced but charged me for it. I also compare 2 of my friends trinidad with mine and both of my friends said they never serviced my reel. Im writing this review because who ever wants to servixe their reel should bring it elsewhere. Beware! Updating review: I been to everywhere and i must say this is the best place so far. The lady in there is very friendly. Last time she helped me choosing a LC lures and i caught 2 halibut. Thank you! read more

Had several reels serviced and line put on. Gave me good advice on what i would need in upcoming island overnighter

I have been coming to this shop for years and they always took care of me. This is a family owned business and when it comes to fishing, they are the Grand Masters. They are up to date on all fishing information and custom make poles (wrap) and jigs. They have answers to all your fishing questions and they will teach you what to do. Mr. and Mrs. Taka have been here for years and now their son Steve is there too. They have everything you need for fishing and the price is very reasonable. Wonderful people and wonderful store. read more

Taka and Katy are the best of the best when it comes to getting geared up for my fishing trips. Whether it's a 1.5 day for rockfish, a 5-day to Cedros for the giant homeguard yellowtail, or a 10-day trip down south for the giant yellowfin tuna, Taka will set you up just right. Not only will he walk through his endless supply of graphite and glass Calstar blanks with you, he'll let you pull on each one while he mimics the fish on the other end, and tells you to push the blanks "to the limit," almost lifting him off of the ground in the process. He found me three amazing blanks (one of them unheard of in most circles) and built the most beautiful rods out of them. Taka Tanaka is a sportfishing legend and a genius when it comes to helping you pick out exactly what you're going to need for your trip(s). His wife Katy is extremely kind, and is very involved in the family business. The other guy that works there (forgot his name - sorry!) who also helps with wrapping the rods as well is also top-notch. I haven't been in to see Taka and Katy in a while now (almost a year), but I know that when I do, we will pick up just where we left off and talk shop while I pick through his great selection. The shop is a staple to saltwater sportfishing enthusiasts, as is Taka and his reputation. As a kid I used to walk to the shop and spend a half-hour looking at all the cool stuff I could not afford at the time... daydreaming of life on the high seas. He also runs a 15-18 day charter I think on the Royal Polaris once a year in September, where they come back with yellowfin as big as my Cadillac... if you're interested, have the time, money, and sea-legs, definitely jump aboard for a great adventure! read more

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The folks here are so awesome!! They are so patient in explaining things to a newb angler like me and even take the time to show me how to cast and fish correctly. Super honest and straightforward folks. I brought in a reluctant reel (it wouldn't spin well) to be fixed and when they found a piece of line inside the reel that was the issue, they didn't even charge me and pretend they "fixed" it. I trust their recommendations and expertise. They've been in the business of catching fish for decades!! I always have such a great time visiting the shop. read more

Taka's is THE PLACE to go to if you're looking for an honest opinion & recommendation for all things fishing! Taka, Steve & Katy are always super friendly & helpful. Taka & Steve are both knowledgeable & experienced fishermen, evident from all the pics of all the BIG catches throughout the years. Taka even does custom wrap rods. I just picked up my custom wrap rod & it's so perfect for me! You can tell Taka took his time with it because of the attention to details & the quality of craftsmanship with my finished rod. He even gave me demonstrations & pointers on what to do & what not to do when I'm out there fishing. His mild manner demeanor makes me very receptive to it all. Thank you for your genuine enthusiasm in helping me be a better fisher. Come on by, say hi, tell 'em Kim sent you . You won't be disappointed! read more

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Two of my old rods needed butt caps so I decided to check this spot out. Came in and was immediately greeted and felt welcomed. The lady that helped me was very nice and knowledgeable, she pointed out that I needed a guide ring. They asked and made sure I was happy with the new parts. Was in and out in less than 15 minutes. Definitely would recommend this spot! read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The day i walked in there, they knew i was a beginner, and they taught me things that stuck with me. I really appreciate you guys! read more

Hands down best shop I've ever been too, the service is superb. Steven is awesome. I'm new to fishing and I walked in to buy my second combo. When I told him I am new. He told me to get my phone. He had me record him doing some knots and he explained what he was doing in the videos. My coworker gave me an old Bait casting reel to try and learn. Steven gave me some pointers and even put oil on it for free. This place for sure gonna be where I go for more gear. If you are in the area and looking for a shop. Don't go anywhere else. Thanks for the great service. read more

Steve took the time too show me the RP Knot, fast and effective to connect my flourocarbon leader to my braid faster than the Double Uni-knot I was using. Been coming too this shop since I was 6 years old. They have bait and everything you need to pull on those big blues around. read more

Should be no stars as whoever answered the phone this morning was quite rude. I'm all about customer service and I don't think I will ever shop here. read more

Everything about this tackle store from the willingness to teach and making you feel comfortable enough to ask questions throughout the whole visit made it an amazing experience . I was sent by my boyfriend for some hooks and some Pline's and ended up leaving with soooo much good information I recommend this to everyone I know and always shop here for any fishing needs , whatever you need trust me they have it . read more

Takas Bait and Tackle - he said " okay we're grabbing everything I would take if you were going on a boat" Put me onto the sinkers and I already had the hooks ! - Hunting & Fishing Supplies Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Best place ever. I've been to tackle stores from LA to San Diego and this place is the best for advice and knowledge. I didn't say "friendly advice because they will say it as it is. I. Some in to spool a cedros LD20 with 130# spectra and they said no because I was going for big bluefin and his reel will kill me. Instead, they told me what reel to buy and what rod to match it with. They told me how to use the rail and when to use low/high gear. They didn't want to take my money because they knew I would struggle with my current setup If you are looking for a large assortment of Phenix, rainshadow, seeker, and shimano gear... they don't have it. They have the hooks you need, the line you need, and the tips on what you need to buy to land the fish you are targeting. I'm always there for owner and gamakatsu hooks along with fluoro, mono, and spectra. I find myself. Moving back even when I know they don't have the rod that I need... because I know they will point me in the right direction. And I always keep coming back for help with knots, rigging, and the current Intel. Definitely a place to stop by if you want to talk fishing. read more

I am new into fishing and I needed to get my new reel spooled so I brought it into Takas on 6/29/22. I spoke with Steve that day and he had so much knowledge about fishing. He taught me how to tie knots and what I needed in my tackle box. I even wanted to tip him for the knowledge and service he provided me and he didn't even want the money. The only thing he wanted was to share my experience about fishing whenever I go. This tackle shop will be my go-to shop before I plan any fishing trips. Thanks Takas!! read more

Came into the shop today. Looking for some fly fishing leaders and tappers. The person at the door was very friendly and helpful and suggested a different store for me. That would help me out for what I'm looking for. I do plan on going back here. Great service. Thank you I got what I needed. read more

As someone who only had minor experience in pier fishing in the Midwest, I walked in to Takas with a lot of questions, little experience, and major mistakes with my current rod and reel setup. Needless to say, I left with much more knowledge than I entered with. Steve, and his mother went above and beyond to make sure that I paired the right rod and reel combo together, took the time to re-spool my reel, and showed me how to tie a few important knots so that I could get out on the water and fish that same day. The individualized customer service that Takas provided felt very close to home. Takas goes above and beyond as far as customer service, guidance, product selection, and honest advice (without being intimidating). This is without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best tackle shops I have been in. Whether you're an experience angler, or someone just starting out a weekend hobby, make sure to visit Takas bait and tackle. I am truly grateful for the help and confidence this shop gave me to start my California fishing experience. read more

I have to agree with Archibald P. on this one. Taka and his wife run a nice shop. They're so friendly and up front about everything that it's almost guaranteed that I'll be returning to this store for my fishing needs. On the recommendation of my dentist (http://www.yelp.com/biz/randall-t-kanemaki-dds-buena-park), I stopped by this tackle store since I'm shopping around for an upcoming overnight trip. At first glance, this place doesn't seem like much. However, once you get to talking with Taka, you know you're in the right place. Taka is very knowledgeable and honest about his sales. He let me know right away that he's not going to try to sell me stuff I won't need. He's much more interested in getting his customers the right equipment. Customer service is truly the name of the game here at Taka's. Anyway, this place offers custom rod building and reel repair in addition to salt and freshwater bait and tackle. They've got a decent selection of everything you'd need to fish as well as some apparel for you to also look the part. Taka won me over on customer service alone and I'm sure that I'll be back. If you're in the market for fishing supplies (and tired of trying to shop in busy sporting goods stores with little to no customer service), Taka's is a great place to start. read more

Today I discovered Taka's Bait and Tackle (TBT). I am just starting to surf fish and by chance found TBT on Yelp. I visited the store, talked to Steve, and told him of my nubie level as a surf fisherman, though I am an very experienced fly fisherman. I shared my thoughts on the setup of the rig for perch and other species as I understood it. I found Steve to be patient, concise, without ego, and not the least bit condescending. Those are significant pluses to me and gave me the assurance that I had come to the right place. All too many times while visiting fly fishing shops I've had to endure boring tales from self-absorbed salesmen. I got none of that from Steve. I made my purchases today knowing that Steve had guided me to the right items. I look forward to being a long-term customer of TBT. I highly recommend TBT. read more

This place is the real deal. Family of hardcore fishermans. And for the guy that's gonna give the shop a 1 star because he didn't carry or know what carbon drag are?Come on man. Really? read more

My son and I went in here as newbies and when you walk in, it was pretty overwhelming seeing some of the things they had. Not knowing any idea of what we needed we walked to the gentleman at the counter, we explained that we had no idea of what we were doing. Instead of trying to sell us everything in the place, he asked where we were going, what our goal was and when we were going. He recommended a few things and then took the time to pull my son aside and show him how to set up everything he recommended, it was only about $15 worth of stuff, but he made us feel like we spent thousands. My son had a great time and now knows how to tie better knots and probably catch fish better than I do. Thank you Mr. Taka! (Gentleman at the counter) amazing place and don't have a need to go anywhere else. We will get you a picture of my sons first fish! read more

I had an opportunity to go to Taka's and experience the wonderful service they provide. I live in Whittier, but I am willing to drive to Anaheim as result of the wonderful service I received. It just feels good dealing with them. read more

Can't say enough good things about this store. Family owned. The Taka's family definitely know what they are talking about. Generations of experience on the water from in-shore to deep seas. Everyone's wonderful, kind and eager to help. Everyone's very knowledgeable and they do not carry BS products. No cash grabs here. Steve is wonderful and would yell advice out from the back. It's an amazing store, clean, great environment. Will be back with friends! read more