John’s Sporting Goods

Will never shop here again. Went in today looking for worm gear for my Abu (that I bought there years ago) They no longer sell parts. Lady says «If all you guys bought more then just parts maybe we’d still sell them. No one fixes a toaster anymore» Parts don’t get used and worn out like they do on my reels and it isn’t cheep to replace the reel! Little did she know I was also planning on looking for a new rod and reel for float fishing, and all the gear to go with it. Guess Teds will get my business now.

I took in a Calcutta that was under warranty, it was locking up and he said he could fix it in a jiffy. The reel cost over $ 389.00. Didn’t hear from him for several weeks so I stopped in said he sent it into Shimano and they said they couldn’t fix it so he reached under the counter and handed me a replacement reel that was worth $ 100. When I asked him why I was getting a replacement reel he said this was it. Will never have him do anything again. Hope he enjoys fishing with my reel. Do not take anything to him to have worked on especially under warranty.

I think this must be a great place to shop IF you’re male. If you’re a woman, not so much. Lots of avid fisherMEN I’ve talked to love this place. The other reviews suggest that this is a great place to go if you are new to the sport and looking for advice. I have fished before, but only in eastern Washington. I am interested in salmon fishing on this side of the state.
I decided to give it a try. I think I made a couple mistakes: 1. I was wearing a skirt and heels when I visited, 2. I am obviously female.
When I entered, a man was there with a couple kids buying licenses. While she was completing this customer’s transaction, the woman behind the register looked disdainfully at me standing there holding my inherited fishing rod and said, «What do you want?» Not, «I’ll be with you in a minute.» Not, «Hi there.» No smile. Just a scowl and, «What do you want?» as if I had asked her for something before she’d had her morning coffee. (It was early afternoon, for the record, and I was waiting silently and patiently behind the current customer, smiling because I was thinking about how fun it was going to be for those kids to go fishing with their dad.)
When I explained what I was after (a considered opinion on whether my inherited fishing rod would work for Pink salmon, and some advice about gear), the owner quickly interceded. Where did I want to fish? I said I wasn’t sure yet whether I would be doing salt water or fresh water fishing. «I can’t help you until you know. The two set ups are TOTALLY different,» he said. I was perplexed. I didn’t tell him I’d already done some research, and that two experienced fisherfolk (one male and one female who is a fishing guide) whose advice I’d taken in said there were only slight differences, which meshed with the reading I’d done. He exhibited exactly zero interest in giving me any idea what those differences were. His demanor was basically one that suggested I didn’t know anything and didn’t deserve his time or attention. I was the only customer in the store, but apparently not worth his time.
Shifting conversational gears, I asked his opinion on the rod and whether it would work for salmon fishing. A friend of mine, an avid humpie fisherman, who had attended my grandfather’s funeral with me had selected it from his extensive collection and said it would work for salmon fishing. When I presented it, John frowned at it and said, «You put the reel on backwards.» I didn’t tell him that he had ASSUMED that I was the one that put the reel on. I didn’t tell him that my grandfather, a man who very successfully gun and bow hunted and fished his entire life, had set up the rod that way. I didn’t tell him that the guys at Cabela’s had restrung the reel and hadn’t seen any problem with it. While giving me a disdainful look, John turned it around and positioned it in a way that looked upside down to me and with the fishing line twisted around it. He smirked in that contemptful ‘You are a dumbass novice’ way when he handed it back to me. When I asked a friend about this later, he said that it’s the way some people set up trolling rods for fishing the Sound. So, okay, maybe to this guy it looked backward based on his fishing experience.
If this is the attitude she has to deal with, I understand why the woman who works here is so cranky.
He did suggest I get a rod with a spinning reel, which was sort of helpful. I just wish he could be helpful without being condescending and disdainful.
I left. If I ever go back here, it will be because there is absolutely nowhere else I can get what I need, and I will bring some giant, rugged mountain of a manly man with me to stand there grimly and silently with his arms crossed while I try to get what I need. Sometimes accessories really do make the outfit.

I went to John’s on the advice of my hardcore fishing friend after being ignored at Cabelas. Since I haven’t been fishing since my childhood, I needed tackle and a lot of help. I don’t think I could have gotten better service anywhere! I wasn’t sold a bunch of stuff I didn’t need and when I left the store my gear was rigged up and ready to go. Everybody in the store was helpful and shared both fishing and cooking tips. There were guys and gals working in the store and as a woman who had been ignored previously, I’d say if you want help regardless of your gender, go to John’s. They stock the stuff that works and is of good quality, including freshwater gear which is what I was after. I’ll go back for my next purchase for sure.

Ask them what is biting and where if you want to catch fish. They may be a little less than your best friend, but they get asked those two questions countless times an hour.
Their prices are within alignment for the area and they haven’t been out of stock on anything I’ve needed when I went in.
I haven’t had any service done on my downriggers by them, but I’ve fished on other boats that have and everybody swears by them.

John’s Sporting goods offers a great selection of quality products. The entire staff is helpful and listens to questions and replied with educated information.
I picked up a copy of John’s spiral bound book that hopefully will help me to catch more fish! The GPS settings and other information supplied for the fishing areas in the Puget Sound should allow me to narrow down the search for elusive salmon, halibut and crab! John has also published some fishing how to videos on You Tube that were very helpful for me to learn new bait techniques.
I enjoy shopping in a locally owned store that is merchandised and stocked well. Staff is always available to give pertinent information in order to make an informed buying decision on the correct product! Left my 2 Scotty downriggers here to be serviced and brakes adjusted as John’s is an authorized warranty station.

If you are forced to buy here check your receipt.
I stopped here to buy a counter for the downriggers that these incompetents couldn’t fix. The price on the counter was 15.95 in large print. The owners wife is running the register and charges me over $ 20 for this single item. When asked why she charged me so much she blamed it on the computer pricing and yelled at her son. I truly hate when you can’t trust people to ring up the right price.

If you returned a broken rod and John would not take it back it is probably is because operator error. John gave me a lot of advices on how to fish where and when. He even encouraged me to get out and fish (hey is good for business right. I like his selection and appreciate his knowledge. You can buy some stuff cheaper else where but you wont get his local fishery knowledge. I guess he really doesn’t needs this review because his customers are sworn by him. As long as his store still here, this is where I will get my gears period!

Not sure what the deal with the post from Marcial S. must be a different place. Because at Johns Sporting Goods store in Everett is one of the best tackle stores I have ever been in. It is packed with everything you would need to be out in the Puget Sound waters. Crabbing, Shrimping, and Fishing yes, fly fishing gear too. My wife and I drove down from Whidbey Island and got completely set up for this years shrimping. John and his wife was very pleasent to talk too. Every person that came in the store had all their questions asked. John’s newsletter is awesome! great information on what is being caught, where and gear used, plus get a 20% coupon to use. I highly recommend his store. To John, we met a new friend today. Thanks. Happy New Year. Tight Lines.

John is a rude a-​hole. I bought a pole from there that broke in 06, and he wouldnt replace it. He was a dick about it. And has always acted like I was wasting his time. I havent been back there since. Which is too bad for him. Because I actually spend around $ 75 a month at Ted’s and I’m the kind of customer you want.

I ordered a crab pot puller on 10÷2÷12. The mounting parts I needed were hard to determine but the sales guy who took my order helped me figure out exactly what I needed.
When the puller arrived it had a slight defect, the arm was slightly bent. I emailed about the problem and had a response in about an hour. The customer service rep was very understanding and promised to rectify the issue asap.
A few hours later the manufacturer rep called and inquired about my issue. Again, very helpful. She promised to send a new part out at once.
Today the part arrived 10÷11÷12, and it works perfectly.
Thank you for the knowledgeable sales and prompt customer service! I had a great experience with this store. Highly recommended.

If you’re an amateur looking for the perfect fishing gear John’s is the best place to go. You will never feel out of place there. They’ll help you out on anything you need when it comes to fishing…