tackle shop for long ranger in LA and SD

GTR · May-09-2008, 07:01 PM

Hi Folk,

i m about to get on board my first 15 day trip with RR3 at the end of this month. i think i got tons of stuff to buy. Where should i go? i ve seen most stuff online but when it comes to the real thing, i ve never even seen them before. pls recommend me a few shops in SD and LA that i should go.

btw, pls dont tell me to go to super fancy shop with overprice item.

cheers,

Ben

divegod1 · May-09-2008, 07:22 PM

If your coming into LAX, you have Baja Tackle 15 minutes down the 405 and they will match anybody I mean anybodys price.
As far as the big 50-80 series stuff call the boat tell em what you need and they will normally rent it to you and you can save the bucks.

The Fish Seeker · May-09-2008, 07:45 PM

FishMore Tackle Center in Vista - 5 miles east of the 5 on Hwy 78, South on Vista Village Dr right into the parking lot. Mike is a veteren long ranger - Tackle is custom and prices are great.

tackle junkie · May-09-2008, 07:52 PM

Check out Baja Fish Gear in Lomita, 310 517-9897.

titan05 · May-09-2008, 07:58 PM

The guys at Baja Fish Gear are right on and they go the extra mile for you.

When you hit San Diego.......you need to stop by Noahs in Kearney Mesa.

Kevan is a really good guy and knows his stuff....if Curt is there....it's a bonus.

If you have time.....Squidco....you won't be sorry.

Up in Oceanside, off the I-5 at O'side Harbor......Kens Custom Reels.........awesome. Ask him to show you the "Backwrapped" uni knot.

Have fun

Ready4TheYellow · May-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Ben if you're in the LA area stop by and see us at Baja Fish Gear. 310-517-9897
I have everything you need in stock...

If in SD..Noahs Tackle would be the second best stop...

Old_Truline_Guy · May-10-2008, 06:42 AM

Hey Ben, congrats on your first 15-day trip. All of the above tackle stores are good recomendations. Ive been fishing on the Rooster series of boats since 1975 and if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't buy ANYTHING for my first 15-day trip. Make some phone calls, see who is sponsoring the trip. You might find 50 bitchin Accurates all spectra'd up just for the asking. Assuming you have all your rods and reels together, then that's different. In that case you need some terminal gear. If you don't have your rods and reels together I'd go with nothing and use the boats tackle. Make sure you call them in advance, I'd ask to talk to Andy and let him tell you what to bring. That being said I swear you can go with nothing, have the crew rig you up, use thier trolling gear, kite outfit, hell that crew is so good they will even help you find that hot bait, hook him for you cast out all you have to do is show up and talk to them.

P.S. On the Rooster they like you to use ringed Super Mutu hooks. Call Guy at ringedhooks.com he will telll you the right hooks and won't steer you wrong, nice man and his wife is a sweetheart.

Good luck, Jeff

titan05 · May-10-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old_Truline_Guy

Hey Ben, congrats on your first 15-day trip. All of the above tackle stores are good recomendations. Ive been fishing on the Rooster series of boats since 1975 and if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't buy ANYTHING for my first 15-day trip. Make some phone calls, see who is sponsoring the trip. You might find 50 bitchin Accurates all spectra'd up just for the asking. Assuming you have all your rods and reels together, then that's different. In that case you need some terminal gear. If you don't have your rods and reels together I'd go with nothing and use the boats tackle. Make sure you call them in advance, I'd ask to talk to Andy and let him tell you what to bring. That being said I swear you can go with nothing, have the crew rig you up, use thier trolling gear, kite outfit, hell that crew is so good they will even help you find that hot bait, hook him for you cast out all you have to do is show up and talk to them.

P.S. On the Rooster they like you to use ringed Super Mutu hooks. Call Guy at ringedhooks.com he will telll you the right hooks and won't steer you wrong, nice man and his wife is a sweetheart.

Good luck, Jeff

Now that is an endorsement of a boat if I have ever heard one.

BTW- Steve....that Seeker is smoking...Thank you

Texastuna · May-11-2008, 10:05 AM

Ben, I will be on the trip. As you know Accurate brings gear on this trip. If you need info about the the trip let me know.

Fishpuppet2 · May-11-2008, 10:54 AM

Not much more to say here other than Good Luck bro !

dennykrb · May-11-2008, 01:31 PM

You should also check out YO'S Tacckle in Gardena. one of the pioneers of Long Range fishing. Plus a lot of experienced anglers hang out there all the time .....Martin and Jimmy have been there and done that on many trips....Good Luck....Denny

lasparky11 · May-11-2008, 04:11 PM

Save your money, use the tackle on the boat! Try out there tackle see what works for you. Ask some of the people on board if you can try there's. I spent a lot of money on tackle I never used.

brn2fis · May-11-2008, 04:50 PM

What you need to do is 1st tell us what you have? If you have nothing call the Boat and reserve a Tackle Package. They have everything you will need for a minimal charge. And remember what ever you do have a great time. Get Some

Captn John · May-14-2008, 02:30 PM

I second Yo's Tackle. I would say Jimmy and Martin are experts LR. Tell them you need terminal tackle and this is your first trip. When you look around the store you will pick up on what I'm saying. No nonsence stuff the kind of equipment that glitzes and glows and catches more fisherman than fish. They will set you up with what you need from loading up with spectra to weights. Don't forget a squid jig and Sibuki's for catching bait. One thing they have that I have not seen in any other store that is a must. A short sleeved sweat shirt. Great for cold mornings and evenings for dipping into the bait tank and not coming out with dripping wet long sleeves. Hope you come back a member of the 200 pound club. I proudly have that moniker on the window of my pick up truck.

iconpyro · May-14-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Captn John

I second Yo's Tackle. I would say Jimmy and Martin are experts LR. Tell them you need terminal tackle and this is your first trip. When you look around the store you will pick up on what I'm saying. No nonsence stuff the kind of equipment that glitzes and glows and catches more fisherman than fish. They will set you up with what you need from loading up with spectra to weights. Don't forget a squid jig and Sibuki's for catching bait. One thing they have that I have not seen in any other store that is a must. A short sleeved sweat shirt. Great for cold mornings and evenings for dipping into the bait tank and not coming out with dripping wet long sleeves. Hope you come back a member of the 200 pound club. I proudly have that moniker on the window of my pick up truck.

Honestly these guys have been doing it for so long they will give you advice on what to and not to buy. I have two heavy duty cow rods being made by Martin and should get them at the end of the month. I don't know how much you intend to spend on terminal tackle. If you are going for variety and have a huge budget, you can go to other places like Noah's, Longfin and pick up stuff. But if you are looking for advice and no nonsense basics go to YO's. Their prices are a buck or two more expensive, I think its because the shop makes a majority of money on custom rods. If you do end up getting into this thing, Martin makes THE TOP NOTCH RODS... He puts his reputation them. Nuff said.