The Reel Outdoors
Fishing Tournaments
Joe Flowers
23:56 04 Apr 21
Absolute wonderful high-class service
The gentleman behind the reel line counter helped me greatly and now I have a good surf fishing rig. Employees like this make you want to come back.
EDIT: not even 1.5 hours after being outfitted by Real Outdoors, I caught a black drum, legal size, based on their recommendations.
AND they found the little stuffed animal my daughter I left there and let me know.
You can't get better than that.
dustin pelkey
19:12 10 Jan 21
Great selections. Usually find what I need there after searching everywhere else for something.
Reda Reda
21:12 10 Nov 20
I have been at Reel outdoors and it's amazing shop you can find baits and all rods and reels you want also smile of the people there you will not forget 🙂
Glenn Jordan
01:18 04 Nov 20
Complete stocking with knowledgeable staff available. It's a little further for me to drive, but often it is worth it.
Johnny D
19:19 03 Oct 20
Another one of my favorite places to go at EI. Just a cool place. The fishing tackle is of course great, but wow the appeal is awesome! Just a fun place to visit, I've never had a bad experience and the staff is always, and I mean always nice.
Matt Mesaros
22:28 09 Sep 20
Always stop in every year while vacationing in EI. The best place for shirts, hats and gear.
Brett N
04:03 09 Sep 20
Been here several times in the past years while on vacation ... went in today and the first person I noticed was not wearing a mask, but was receiving help from staff... was in the store for about 2 minutes and was told that I either needed a mask or to go outside... if I wanted to blindly shop a store from the parking lot like the employee said I could do, I’d soon stay at home and order online... double standard with the mask thing I suppose... but with that being said, I refuse to be a sheep and constantly breathe in my own CO2... I stay my six feet away from anybody else... but clearly their interpretation of the “guidelines” are not the same as mine or the other two guys that got kicked out behind me... I will not be returning to this establishment, ever
Bryan Stoddard
17:25 10 Aug 20
Had an amazing experience in this store. Very friendly folks with a great selection of fishing gear and anything you could need, for a day on the water or at the beach. 10 / 10 recommend stopping by if you're in the area
Melisa Ball
11:42 10 Aug 20
Are not following the EO properly. Will not allow those who have medical conditions to shop. The EO states clearly "does not require face masks for an employee, customer, or patron who:
Has a medical or behavioral condition or disability." We shop here multiple times a year but we will not going forward. Nuese Sports Shop gets my business back home in Kinston and now will get it while we are here. Better inventory, friendly staff, and respect for their patrons. They don't take aways people's freedoms.
UPDATE- since it will not let me respond. Accommodations made for those that can't wear a mask is a joke. That stipulation is for restuarants or online shopping. How the heck am I to shop when I can't see what i am shopping for and make my OWN decision on how to spend MY money. The only accommodation your making is allowing me to make the very easy decision to go elsewhere. Somewhere I am not discriminated. And as far as the 14 days, I know the closure is by your discretion. I have been an essential employee from day one. Our business does not close for the unavoidable positive of 1400+ employees. We close that area for 1 day to clean and go about business.
Michael W
01:41 31 Jul 20
My son and I went in Reel Outdoors to buy some surf rods but was rudely kicked out for not wearing a mask (we both have breathing problems). We decided to go to Neuse Sport Shop and was very happy we did, much better selection and super friendly staff! If you haven’t shopped at Neuse Sport Shop you should check it out!
Nadia Putin
22:35 29 Jul 20
Reel Outdoors is a very nice tackle and clothing store and I have shopped here before. Today, I went in with my wife and son to purchase some tackle and clothing. While my wife and I both wore masks, our son did not. We were greeted by one store employee without a mask and exchanged hellos and went about our shopping. A young fellow then appeared and told us our son must have a mask. We explained to him that he had a disability and could not wear a mask. Despite HIPPA, we even offered to show proof, but to no avail. We then proceeded to exit the establishment and advised the clerks that they had broken the law to which the girl behind the counter said "ok." So not only was my son denied service even though the governors mandate says that those with medical conditions are excused from wearing mask, but under the Americans with Disabilities Act, he was denied service because he is disabled. With this sorry act of humanity, I will take my business elsewhere. Bait is widely available, and shopping online is cheaper.
Paul Valentine
21:52 26 Jul 20
Great tackle and bait shop. Good people with plenty of local fishing knowledge!!
Dana Jewell
00:11 13 Jul 20
Awesome little shop! Randy was a great help spooling up my new rod and reel and gave me lots of tips and also helped me pick out everything to fish the surf!
Fay Holcomb
18:16 12 Jun 20
Anything and everything you could want for fishing! They carry Yeti and many other name brands. The service is superb and excellent advice.
Rebekah Dunavin
22:35 24 May 20
The staff is really friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of Diawa, Penn, Calcutta, Rapala, Lew's, ect. They also had a great selection of cast nets, loures and line, and had a great selection of apparel.
Lauren Howard
17:33 20 Oct 19
Great shop for all your one stop needs! No live bait, but they have frozen bait. Also lots of yeti supplies and tons and tons of fishing supplies!
Paul P
20:37 07 Aug 19
Very helpful staff, worked to try and repair my reel and answered all my questions
Hubbel Rickel
16:45 03 Aug 19
Always a great selection and the emoloyees' have a passion for sharing their knowledge. Prices are a bit high but you pay for quality.
Lora Johnson
16:16 11 Jul 19
Great stop to shop. Not only do they have all your fishing needs but an entrance for clothing and then a deli and bakery at the end. Talk about meeting all needs.... selection a great find... Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. A fisherman's dream.
Timothy Purdy
22:46 06 Jul 19
10/10 must visit if you are in Emerald Isle. Super helpful staff with an extensive tackle selection. Everything from bait to boat repair and then some. I blew my baitcaster to pieces on my first morning, a quick trip to TRO, and I was back fishing before lunch. They will help repair gear, but I couldn't resist the great deal they gave me on a new combo. If you're an angler or even just a hobbyist in the area... CHECK THEM OUT.
Edward McArthur
11:35 01 Jul 19
Most anything you would want need for the fishing trip, a little more expensive because it's on the beach.
Roger Caldwell
12:29 17 Jun 19
Awesome store. Got a used rod and reel that the proceeds go to charity. Plenty stocked and ready to sell some gear. Staff very friendly. Definitely stopping by next time I'm in town!
craig blue
23:32 07 Mar 19
Staff knowledgeable and helpful only sold us what we needed did not try to upsell us unlike chain store back home
Tommy Simmons
16:54 24 Oct 18
First class staff and great people to give advice on local fishing. They are the exact reason I preach to shop local and spend a few more dollars. In the end it pays off.
Catherine Oliver
16:02 02 Sep 18
We have a beach house and we always come here until today. My boyfriend went to renew his license for inlet and at the time not realizing that his was still good. Once we figured it out we called the store and they said come in for a refund. Because it comes up on the computer if the license is still good. They sill sold him one. We came in and got told completely differnt that there was nothing they could do. They have lost our business. We have spent hundreds at this store! I would not recommend this store for anyone due to lack of customer service and disrespect we got.
Chris
21:43 27 Jun 18
I'm not from around here and I think that they are very nice and helpful. They helped me with lure choice and gave me a few good spots to fish. Great place overall.
James Mitchell
21:39 30 Jul 17
The store hours right now are:
Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm
Sunday 7am-8pm
Justin c
10:41 18 Jul 17
Great variety of tackle the employees have a good knowledge of what to use and how. I would always suggest this as a #1 tackle shop in the area.
Michael McGarrah
23:53 06 Oct 16
Anything you could possibly need for fishing, boating or just random beach stuff. My son needed some parts for his fishing rod and set. We came here because we knew they would have what we needed. They have been around forever and nice people when you ask questions.
The GPS-coordinates of Emerald Isle are: 34° 40′ 40.584″ N 76° 57′ 2.794″ W
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Contact: Gary Hurley 910-452-6378
HATTERAS VILLAGE INVITATIONAL SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
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Contact: Karla Jarvis (252) 986-2387
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY SOUTHPORT
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Contact: Steve Stephens (919) 775-5205
www.militaryappreciationday.org
CAROLINA REDFISH SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
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Contact: Matt Lamb (252) 240-3474
FLOUNDER SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT
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Contact: Lainey Gottuso (252) 354-6350
www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd
BONE SUCKIN’ SAUCE KING OF THE CAPE OPEN KMT
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Contact: David Lucas (252) 373-2504
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FISHERMAN’S POST HATTERAS ISLAND SURF FISHING CHALLENGE
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Contact: Gary Hurley (910) 452-6378
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
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Contact: John Gore, Jr. (843) 602-3376
TEX’S TACKLE FALL FLOUNDER AND SPECKLED TROUT TOURNAMENT
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Recommended Fishing Charters
Joe Flowers
23:56 04 Apr 21
Absolute wonderful high-class service
The gentleman behind the reel line counter helped me greatly and now I have a good surf fishing rig. Employees like this make you want to come back.
EDIT: not even 1.5 hours after being outfitted by Real Outdoors, I caught a black drum, legal size, based on their recommendations.
AND they found the little stuffed animal my daughter I left there and let me know.
You can't get better than that.
dustin pelkey
19:12 10 Jan 21
Great selections. Usually find what I need there after searching everywhere else for something.
Reda Reda
21:12 10 Nov 20
I have been at Reel outdoors and it's amazing shop you can find baits and all rods and reels you want also smile of the people there you will not forget 🙂
Glenn Jordan
01:18 04 Nov 20
Complete stocking with knowledgeable staff available. It's a little further for me to drive, but often it is worth it.
Johnny D
19:19 03 Oct 20
Another one of my favorite places to go at EI. Just a cool place. The fishing tackle is of course great, but wow the appeal is awesome! Just a fun place to visit, I've never had a bad experience and the staff is always, and I mean always nice.
Matt Mesaros
22:28 09 Sep 20
Always stop in every year while vacationing in EI. The best place for shirts, hats and gear.
Brett N
04:03 09 Sep 20
Been here several times in the past years while on vacation ... went in today and the first person I noticed was not wearing a mask, but was receiving help from staff... was in the store for about 2 minutes and was told that I either needed a mask or to go outside... if I wanted to blindly shop a store from the parking lot like the employee said I could do, I’d soon stay at home and order online... double standard with the mask thing I suppose... but with that being said, I refuse to be a sheep and constantly breathe in my own CO2... I stay my six feet away from anybody else... but clearly their interpretation of the “guidelines” are not the same as mine or the other two guys that got kicked out behind me... I will not be returning to this establishment, ever
Bryan Stoddard
17:25 10 Aug 20
Had an amazing experience in this store. Very friendly folks with a great selection of fishing gear and anything you could need, for a day on the water or at the beach. 10 / 10 recommend stopping by if you're in the area
Melisa Ball
11:42 10 Aug 20
Are not following the EO properly. Will not allow those who have medical conditions to shop. The EO states clearly "does not require face masks for an employee, customer, or patron who:
Has a medical or behavioral condition or disability." We shop here multiple times a year but we will not going forward. Nuese Sports Shop gets my business back home in Kinston and now will get it while we are here. Better inventory, friendly staff, and respect for their patrons. They don't take aways people's freedoms.
UPDATE- since it will not let me respond. Accommodations made for those that can't wear a mask is a joke. That stipulation is for restuarants or online shopping. How the heck am I to shop when I can't see what i am shopping for and make my OWN decision on how to spend MY money. The only accommodation your making is allowing me to make the very easy decision to go elsewhere. Somewhere I am not discriminated. And as far as the 14 days, I know the closure is by your discretion. I have been an essential employee from day one. Our business does not close for the unavoidable positive of 1400+ employees. We close that area for 1 day to clean and go about business.
Michael W
01:41 31 Jul 20
My son and I went in Reel Outdoors to buy some surf rods but was rudely kicked out for not wearing a mask (we both have breathing problems). We decided to go to Neuse Sport Shop and was very happy we did, much better selection and super friendly staff! If you haven’t shopped at Neuse Sport Shop you should check it out!
Nadia Putin
22:35 29 Jul 20
Reel Outdoors is a very nice tackle and clothing store and I have shopped here before. Today, I went in with my wife and son to purchase some tackle and clothing. While my wife and I both wore masks, our son did not. We were greeted by one store employee without a mask and exchanged hellos and went about our shopping. A young fellow then appeared and told us our son must have a mask. We explained to him that he had a disability and could not wear a mask. Despite HIPPA, we even offered to show proof, but to no avail. We then proceeded to exit the establishment and advised the clerks that they had broken the law to which the girl behind the counter said "ok." So not only was my son denied service even though the governors mandate says that those with medical conditions are excused from wearing mask, but under the Americans with Disabilities Act, he was denied service because he is disabled. With this sorry act of humanity, I will take my business elsewhere. Bait is widely available, and shopping online is cheaper.
Paul Valentine
21:52 26 Jul 20
Great tackle and bait shop. Good people with plenty of local fishing knowledge!!
Dana Jewell
00:11 13 Jul 20
Awesome little shop! Randy was a great help spooling up my new rod and reel and gave me lots of tips and also helped me pick out everything to fish the surf!
Fay Holcomb
18:16 12 Jun 20
Anything and everything you could want for fishing! They carry Yeti and many other name brands. The service is superb and excellent advice.
Rebekah Dunavin
22:35 24 May 20
The staff is really friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of Diawa, Penn, Calcutta, Rapala, Lew's, ect. They also had a great selection of cast nets, loures and line, and had a great selection of apparel.
Lauren Howard
17:33 20 Oct 19
Great shop for all your one stop needs! No live bait, but they have frozen bait. Also lots of yeti supplies and tons and tons of fishing supplies!
Paul P
20:37 07 Aug 19
Very helpful staff, worked to try and repair my reel and answered all my questions
Hubbel Rickel
16:45 03 Aug 19
Always a great selection and the emoloyees' have a passion for sharing their knowledge. Prices are a bit high but you pay for quality.
Lora Johnson
16:16 11 Jul 19
Great stop to shop. Not only do they have all your fishing needs but an entrance for clothing and then a deli and bakery at the end. Talk about meeting all needs.... selection a great find... Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. A fisherman's dream.
Timothy Purdy
22:46 06 Jul 19
10/10 must visit if you are in Emerald Isle. Super helpful staff with an extensive tackle selection. Everything from bait to boat repair and then some. I blew my baitcaster to pieces on my first morning, a quick trip to TRO, and I was back fishing before lunch. They will help repair gear, but I couldn't resist the great deal they gave me on a new combo. If you're an angler or even just a hobbyist in the area... CHECK THEM OUT.
Edward McArthur
11:35 01 Jul 19
Most anything you would want need for the fishing trip, a little more expensive because it's on the beach.
Roger Caldwell
12:29 17 Jun 19
Awesome store. Got a used rod and reel that the proceeds go to charity. Plenty stocked and ready to sell some gear. Staff very friendly. Definitely stopping by next time I'm in town!
craig blue
23:32 07 Mar 19
Staff knowledgeable and helpful only sold us what we needed did not try to upsell us unlike chain store back home
Tommy Simmons
16:54 24 Oct 18
First class staff and great people to give advice on local fishing. They are the exact reason I preach to shop local and spend a few more dollars. In the end it pays off.
Catherine Oliver
16:02 02 Sep 18
We have a beach house and we always come here until today. My boyfriend went to renew his license for inlet and at the time not realizing that his was still good. Once we figured it out we called the store and they said come in for a refund. Because it comes up on the computer if the license is still good. They sill sold him one. We came in and got told completely differnt that there was nothing they could do. They have lost our business. We have spent hundreds at this store! I would not recommend this store for anyone due to lack of customer service and disrespect we got.
Chris
21:43 27 Jun 18
I'm not from around here and I think that they are very nice and helpful. They helped me with lure choice and gave me a few good spots to fish. Great place overall.
James Mitchell
21:39 30 Jul 17
The store hours right now are:
Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm
Sunday 7am-8pm
Justin c
10:41 18 Jul 17
Great variety of tackle the employees have a good knowledge of what to use and how. I would always suggest this as a #1 tackle shop in the area.
Michael McGarrah
23:53 06 Oct 16
Anything you could possibly need for fishing, boating or just random beach stuff. My son needed some parts for his fishing rod and set. We came here because we knew they would have what we needed. They have been around forever and nice people when you ask questions.
