I was back in Bob's Sporting Goods weekend before last. What a great store. I only discovered it earlier this year. From what I've seen, I think the best tackle stores in Western Washington are:

Bob's (Longview)
Sportco (Fife)
Outdoor Emporium (Seattle)
Holiday Sports (Burlington)
Ted's (Lynnwood)
3 Rivers (Woodinville)
GI Joes

Did I leave any out?

I like my fishing buddies tackle box, everthing is much cheaper

Ya it is good to support your local shops instead of ordering everything through the catalogs.

You covered all of my buying locations

Prefer
Three Rivers Marine
Teds & Outdoor Emporium

Boating world, for a boating store, has a good selection, and good prices too...

Don't forget Salmon Bay Tackle in Ballard. You betcha...

Bruce

I second Bob's, but I do live in Kelso. I also love Fishermans Marine in Portland.

I have to say, I sure wish Fisherman's Marine would open a store in Seattle. FM is incredible.

Bobs, in Longview for sure.
I live in Toledo and work in Portland,so I drive right past Fishermans Marine and G.I.Joes.Everyday
I'll continue to do so because I can usually get what I need for a better price at Bobs.Even after paying tax.
You would think those stores in Portland could have better prices do to sheer volume if nothing else.
To me they arent worth getting off the freeway for.
If your ever in Longview Check out Bobs, for fishing,and hunting supplies.You wont be dissapointed.
Great store,great prices,great selection,Knowledgable staff.How can you go wrong?

Ted's in Lynnwood has always treated me extremely well.

I second Ted's...Mike marks everything up too high but all that inventory costs money. I have dumped enough money into Mike's til over the years to have my picture on the wall. Personal service is pretty good there to makeup for the high prices. If you ever get the chance to visit a Cabelas store or one of Bass Pro Shops megastores you will be really impressed...too bad we don't have any of those stores closer.

GrandpaYa what is up with that, seems like there would be enough demand to make one of those stores very profitable out here.

Oh, I forgot Seattle Marine Fishery Supply near Fisherman's Terminal. Although it's strictly saltwater, they have an awesome selection of terminal gear, shellfishing supplies and foul weather gear.

Concur on all of the above. I live in Port Orchard and make numerous trips across the bridge to visit Sportco in Fife.
Wish Cabela's would migrate to the West Coast. Had a chance about 10 years ago to visit one of their stores in Nebraska. VERY Impressive.

Swains General Stores in Port Angeles and Sequim are great fishing stores too.

1st........sportco

a close 2nd.......fishermans marine supply in portland.

3rd.......Bob's in longview

4th.......sunbirds in centralia

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.......Sportco.

Bill Herzog and board member Winterun both work there.

Plus, they have good lookin' cashiers.

Ted's, in Lynnwood, is hard to beat. Great selection, knowledgeable staff and fair prices make it a great place to shop.

Keep it up Mike....

I must nominate Auburn Sports & Marine. Although they had some real issues earlier in the year over a boat they lost - they have always given great customer service to me.

I like buying my stuff from Derek and Gil from Bay street outfitters in port orchard. sportco for costco size packs

Got to say that anymore I buy most of my stuff off the internet, but still shop at Sportco for quite a few things. From where I live that is the closest really decent tackle store believe it or not - sure nothing much in Oly or out my way in Grays Harbor.

Narrows Marina? Always had the stuff I needed although off the beaten path from I-5 but worth the drive.

Spawnout, Tom's Outboard in Oly has a good albeit small collection for any hardware a salmon fisher would want.. Good people too.

Big 5

Teds-close to the house, great service , products, knowledge.....and a good group of staff .......now.

3Rivers= get to dream about boats while there, and good people, and conveniently in route to the sky

GI Joes, ......some good prices and later hours when Teds is closed.

and Cabelas of course.

Walmart has lots of tackle and is not too spendy. They had buzz bombs 2 for $4 this week. I also go to Kitsap Sport. Sportco is my favorite. GI Joe's in the Portland area is good too. Also order some gear from Cabelas. It just depends on where I'm going and what I need. I like some of the local shops that have sandshrimp like Pritchard's, Olympic Sporting Goods, and sometimes go to the convenience stores that stock bait.

Kevin and friends @Ace Hardware, in Oak Harbor.

I'm sure some one mentioned Holiday Market in Mt Vernon (or is it Burlington).

I saw "Costco size packs" associated with Sportco. I've never fished ahh purchased there let alone know where it is. I mainly steelhead so is it a good spot to get like a five year supply of corkies, rag making stuff and the like?

Sportco is the bomb!

They have more selection than anywhere I know,and good prices too. Not everything is in "Costco" packs,alot of stuff is just like any other store. You gotta check it out.

Linc's in Seattle. They will special order anything and Marie can fix any reel I bring her.

Where is Linc's in Seattle

I'll give a split vote for Ted's & Three Rivers New shop.

Although some of the key anchors in the staff at Ted's have moved on, Mike and Joe will take good care of you, and I'm sure the new fellas should be doing fine. Excellent selection of conventional tackle as well as plenty of stuff for the feather flingers as well.

One of those key anchors I mentioned was Kent, he now runs the new tackle shop at Three Rivers Marine in Woodinville. While the inventory isn't as varied as Ted's, the core selction of tackle is very good and geared towards the needs of river & salt salmon and steelhead fishermen. Lots of bulk stuff, and perhaps the best Loomis display in the country!

I can't say enough about going to shops that have guys helping you that really know their stuff ... both are excellent in that respect!

Triple R:
Linc's Fishing Tackle & Honda
501 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
206-324-7600

Don't go expecting a Ted's or Sportco for variety - but they can order anything and usually get it withint 2-3 days.

Hook, Line and Sinker About a mile East of the freeway at Smokey Point. One of the biggest selections of lure making gear around.