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Jerry H.

The staff here are super friendly, and super knowledgeable. I placed an online order, but called ahead to get some guidance as I was getting ready for a tournament at Lake Piru and have never fished it. Harry was super knowledgeable, and super helpful, pointing me in the right direction, so I can place my order online. I’m definitely gonna be checking Out the store in person as well.

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Danny K.

Everything you need for fishing gear is here with people who know what they are talking about

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Declan C.

Great customer service and big selection. Harry was very helpful!

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Jeffery C.

Awesome spot, super helpful and patient. James is the man! I highly recommend! 10 stars!

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Dave L.

Excellent customer service. I'd like to give them 10 stars. Ordered some items that the Post Office clearly lost. Package showed up taped up and items missing. Reached out to Tackle Express and had the items in 2 days. Zero issue. Never have issues with them. Excellent inventory and good prices. Customer for life!

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The Tady 45 has been catching yellowtail in Southern California longer than most of us have been fishing. It's not complicated gear — a heavy chrome jig, a conventional rod, and a retrieve that most people do too slow. Here's how to fish it right, when to switch models, how to rig it, and what the anglers consistently getting bit know that everyone else doesn't.

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California Trout Season 2026: Best Rigs, Baits & Gear

California trout season opens April 25th — and if you're fishing SoCal lakes like Castaic, Pyramid, or Piru, your setup matters a lot more than people let on. This guide covers the PowerBait colors working right now, the float rig that local anglers swear by, the best spoons for covering water, and the ultralight gear that makes landing these fish actually fun. Skip the guesswork this opener.

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