This store was amazing, the owner was extremely nice and told us everything we needed to know and…read moreneeded to fish. I am from Michigan so I have never salt water fished, and he was extremely helpful. We were told what kind of hooks were best, the type of bait, and how much of everything would be best. For 3 dozen shrimp. For four weighted circle hooks, and 3 dozen shrimp, $26 is not bad at all and a very reasonable price.

Friendly and helpful. I stopped in to check this place out and they were very friendly and helpful.read more

I bought fresh shrimp from the shrimp boats, then got home and realized I didn't have a deveiner…read moretool. Called all over and ended up being this little bait shop that had three in stock. Yup...could have ordered it from Amazon, but I wanted my shrimp now! They have a huge selection of fishing supplies. Highly recommended.

Dangle your bait! But first pick some up here at this unassuming but very well stocked fishing gear…read moreand live bait shop. Worms? Shrimp? Squid? Lures? Weights? Sunglasses? Fishing line? Fun signage and t-shirts? They've got it. Unassuming place so don't come all fancy. 'murica!!! And there is a good taco stand, tortilla place (Tortilleria el Charro) and a fruit guy within walking distance on the same side of 41. Viva America!!! Now go get those grouper, snook and red drum.. in season with a license. Unless you're fishing where you dont need one.

Danielle is amazing with knowledge about all products!! I go there all the time for my fishing needsread more

Make sure you double check your frozen bait. I asked for squid and got baby octopus. Couldn't…read morereally tell until I opened the package out on the water. Very disappointed and felt betrayed. And cost about $15. I know it is partially my fault for not checking but I didn't know that baby octopus was even a thing there. I will return because they are in a Convenient location. Very friendly too.

This is a great place to get bait or store your boat. Kept mine here for a year and a half…read moreThe owner is hands on and makes access available 6 till 9. 7 days a week. Also great prices on bait and it's always fresh thanks to frequent delivery. Steve c

Wonderful bait shop! Such a nice owner and staff! So friendly! So knowledgeable! They always have a…read morelarge assortment of bait...shrimp, greenbacks, fiddler crabs and frozen! The shrimp is sold by the size, which is preferred, other shops my family has bought from in the past sell by the scoop and we found we got mainly little shrimp, but you're still paying a premium. At Ruskin Bait you actually get what you pay for. We have been going to Ruskin Bait and Tackle for nearly 20 years, since we moved to the South Shore and couldn't be more thankful to have such a great bait shop so close to home!

Inshore Society does a remarkable job of creating a fun and vibrant experience. Captain Kenny and…read moreCaptain Chris are working the ENTIRE time to make sure your needs are taken care of and that your entire fishing experience is perfect. Their expertise and knowledge out on the water is unmatched!

Captain Chris was AWESOME... VERY personable, knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun. He took us…read moreon a 4-hour tour, got us to several great spots to catch our dinner, as well as a really jumping place where we caught over 20 Snook. While we were bending our rods and pulling fish out left and right, we did see other charter boats around, but it seemed like we were the only one catching anything. When we were all fished out, he got us back to the dock, and cleaned our fish for us. I know the next time we make it to Tampa, we will be booking with him again!

I've shot at Gun Craft a couple times and it is by far the best outdoor range in the Hillsborough…read moreCounty area. There are three different sheds/stalls you do your business in. And they have metal targets you can rent if the paper targets have gotten boring. Highly recommend this venue for all your shootings desires.

This review is to respond to "Bonnie S"…read more Your response to my previous review is completely inaccurate and inappropriate. I had explained to your "range officer" that I was a new shooter. All I did was ask to be moved to a different part of the range so I was not directly next to someone else. A perfectly reasonable request from a new female shooter. He became angry at my request and told me to leave. I was in absolute disbelief! Your point about me not understanding him is a blatant lie trying to undermine my experience and opinion. Even if that were the case, why not take the time to make sure someone new does understand the rules instead of being obnoxious about it? Also, considering multiple people on Yelp have said the same thing as I do, that your business tolerates staff being rude to customers, maybe you should look at your staff instead of blaming new customers. Most ranges I've been to go out of their way to make new female shooters feel welcomed. Sadly, not so of your range. Your range and "range officers" were hostile and i can only attribute that to misogynist views. His hostile behavior and reaction towards a new female shooter were completely inexcusable. I don't experience that anywhere else. And I will also point out that here on Yelp there are far more honest reviews about the attitude of your range officers and staff. The ratings on Yelp are more accurate and reflect the poor experience dealing with rude people at your business that I also had there. Ratings on other platforms are "cooked" and not reflective of people's poor experience there. Try to do better and you won't have poor reviews like mine and others

Good bait..the service was great ..look forward to getting back with them and do some great fishing.read more

Service by Captain Joe and his crew is always right on and professional. Not only is the fishing,…read morebait, reels lines, top line, but the fun of going through the store and seeing what would make a fun day at the beach or a wish list is right in front of you. The crew is always there to help give recommendations but are not pushy. I have not visited in over a year but have plans to be there frequently this year. Can't wait to see everyone and how things have changed. Again, great job! Barracuda Bob's Captain Joe.

Very friendly and helpful. I started stopping in a couple months ago. Frozen bait is priced well…read more Nothing arrogant here, just good people running a small business. It is also reflected in their customers...I sent my son on a mission to get some bionic chum and sardines. A gentleman before him purchased a ton just as my son arrived. As the customer left, he came back in and asked my son if he had ruined his fishing trip because of he bought so much and that he'd return some if needed. Lucky no we were looking for other things. My point being, good environment breeds that kind of interaction. They always remember me as I bring in my soft side to collect frozen bait. Will continue to shop here even though I now live in Hudson. 2 Gag using their chum and frozen sardine.

Aside from the extremely unhelpful and seemingly sexist man that worked at the shop the day my…read moregirlfriend and I visited, the shop contains a nice variety of bait and tackle considering its quaint size. We were visiting from out of town and were asking for some insight about public fishing locations in the area. We were fully aware of needing a license before hand and of the vast amounts of private lakes and ponds nearby. The gentleman at the front desk was less than ideal with his assistance in our search for a place to casually catch and release all while condescendingly stating the risks we would be taking if we were to fish without a license. When inquiring where we could purchase a license he said, "Up at Walmart," while pointing in no particular direction or following up with any specific directions. I understand that any good fisherman doesn't like to give up his/her great hidden fishing spots, but he didn't even lead us to a public park with a lake.

Every person explaining the owner's rage is telling the truth. Read the reviews with 1 star, they…read moreare all very detailed and explain that this business owner has something wrong with him. He has stolen a scooter from me that was purchased for a student. Upon coming to pick it up he got in my face and became confrontationa and told me we would never see the scooter again. He acts very tough, but it is all rage. He wants you to respond so he can tell you that you did something wrong. Do.not do business with this company you will regret it. Do not buy here.

Our experience with West Coast Kayaks started on a promising note but quickly turned into a deeply…read moredisappointing ordeal due to unprofessionalism and poor customer service from the owner, Jerry. We purchased two Heybike Mars 2.0 e-bikes (one orange and one gray) for over $2,500, including additional fees for assembly and warranty maintenance. We were assured the bikes would be fully prepared and ready for pickup, and that the store would handle any manufacturer-related issues on our behalf. Unfortunately, when we arrived to pick up the bikes, we encountered multiple problems: The bike locks and baskets were not delivered with the bikes, and we weren't informed of this until we arrived for pickup. Reggie, the employee assisting us, advised that they had extra baskets on hand and could install them while we waited. Both bike batteries were completely drained (0%), preventing us from testing the bikes or asking operational questions. The orange bike had knicks and scratches on its body and fender. The lights on the orange bike were installed crookedly. The controls on both bikes were improperly positioned. All of this was relayed to Reggie. After taking possession of the bikes, we visited the manufacturer's website to look for additional accessories. During this visit, we noticed the baskets installed on our bikes did not match those advertised as part of the package. The original baskets were supposed to include an iron bottom, while the substitutes installed on our bikes had open bottoms and appeared cheaper. While reviewing the website, we also noticed a pricing discrepancy when comparing the store invoice to the manufacturer's pricing. The store had ordered the bikes directly from the manufacturer's website, just as any consumer could do, but failed to apply a $100 combo discount and a $100 promo code. Instead of ordering the bikes as a combo, as initially discussed and displayed on the store screen, the bikes were entered individually, costing us an additional $200. While we believe this was an unintentional error, it added to our frustration and prompted us to follow up with the store. We returned to the store on Christmas Eve to pick up the bike locks and discuss these issues. At this point, Reggie called Jerry directly each time, and with each call, Jerry hung up after relaying his response to Reggie. This continued until Jerry eventually asked to speak to us directly. During the initial call, Reggie spoke with Jerry for more than 15 minutes while we stood in front of him, with another customer waiting behind us. Reggie relayed Jerry's response: all sales are final, with no resolution offered. After another call to Jerry, Reggie offered store credit. We explained that we were unlikely to return to the store given the mounting issues, making this solution unacceptable. On the third call, Jerry offered a refund if we returned both bikes within 1 1/2 hours on Christmas Eve. When we asked Reggie if the refund would include the additional fees for assembly and warranty maintenance, he said he didn't know and had to call Jerry again to clarify. At this point, Jerry requested to speak with us directly. When Jerry finally spoke to us directly, he was immediately aggressive and profane, shouting, "What do you not f*@king understand about a refund?" His tone was shocking and entirely unprovoked. Jerry then repeated his demand: we had 1 1/2 hours to return the bikes or, in his words, "All bets are off." With other customers in the store, we placed the phone on speaker so they could hear the way Jerry treated us. We initially planned to email Jerry about the issues, hoping for an amicable resolution. However, his abusive behavior and unwillingness to handle the matter reasonably left us no choice but to share our experience publicly. Over a $200 error that we believe was unintentional, Jerry not only alienated us but also lost the potential for substantial future business from us and anyone we might have referred--and we hope, many of you reading this review. After spending over $2,500, we expected much better service and support. A simple apology and a willingness to discuss the matter after the holidays would have been sufficient to retain our business. Instead, we were subjected to verbal abuse and unreasonable demands. If you're considering shopping at West Coast Kayaks, we urge you to think twice. Save yourself the frustration by ordering directly from the manufacturer or choosing a retailer that values its customers. Jerry's behavior and the store's lack of accountability make it clear that West Coast Kayaks does neither.

We had a great fishing trip and caught tons of fish! My son was so excited and we would recommend…read moreCaptain Jared to everyone!

If you want a top notch fishing experience, this is the guy that you need to go with. Captain…read moreJared is a local born and raised and knows the area like the back of his hand. We went on a 8 hours excursion with my son and dad and it was an experience of a lifetime. Capt Jared talked us through what kind of fishing we would be doing and where we would go. He had a loose plan for the day, based on the tides, weather, etc. We were not disappointed. We were on fish within 10 minutes of leaving the dock, and it really didn't stop all day. We fished docks early, then some oyster beds, small islands, then out to some reefs, the sand key jetty, then back to docks to finish up. We caught some of everything (black drum, sheepshead, a flounder!, red fish, mangrove snapper, a shark, snook, and trout). Many were not keepers, but we did pretty well. I think we took home 11 keepers, after catching about 50 fish (we kind of lost count). If we didn't have any luck in a spot, we moved on pretty quickly. He seemed to know the patterns intimately. He was such a good guide. He truly wants people of have a great fishing experience. He was disappointed that he couldn't have gotten us more fish (he highly recommends the spring season). We were happy with our experience. NOTE: If you are staying local, there is a place in Ozone (Molly Goodheads) that will prepare your fish. Be sure to check ahead of time because they do not do it year round. If you want to read more reviews, look at the other reviews at the bottom of the page. 10+ more positive reviews.