Blue Marlin Beach Shop

Kristy McClelland

2022-05

I broke the end off of my favorite fishing rod today and went in for help fixing it. Not only did they have what I needed to fix it, he repaired it for me! I always buy all of my tackle and bait from them. They have a great selection and are super helpful. You can renew your fishing license and everything in one place. Awesome personal customer service and always super nice people. I highly recommend you stop in and check them out!

Majic R

2022-05

I am new to the area and went to get some bait and tackle and ask some questions as I have only really fished fresh water and never surf fished. The owner was super helpful and told me what I needed to get started and what kind of bait to use for what local fish. Also they have a neat little card with the local fish and what bait to use it’s laminated so it fits right in you tackle box, Great prices and very helpful I am local now so this will be my new stop for my surf and saltwater fishing needs . I highly recommend this shop to my shoppers in this area if you want a bit of fishing help or are a seasoned fisher this is the place to stop . A++

Chad Steele

2021-05

Let me save y’all some time and money, shop elsewhere. Owner was rude and confrontational. Walked in the establishment not wearing a mask, and yes I understand there’s a pandemic. The owner approached and said we needed a mask to shop his store. I politely declined and told the owner to have a great day. He did offer me a free mask, which then I explained I have a medical condition (asthma which I carry an inhaler for) and couldn’t wear it. And again thanked him and told him to have a nice day and walked out of the store. Then the owner proceeded to follow me out to my vehicle where he asked me if my asthma affected my eyesight or I just didn’t know how to read. Thanking he was joking I made my way back to the door and again he asked me does your asthma affect your eyesight? It was at that point I realized he was being a facetious. I then ask him “did you just really follow me out to my vehicle to Insult me” he then again asked me if I had a problem with my eyesight and couldn’t read his sign. Let me be clear, I have no problem with a business requiring masks to shop in their stores. I do have a problem with being followed out of my vehicle because he was unhappy that I didn’t shop at his store and insult me and my father. I had two other friends in the vehicle that witnessed the exchange. We visit this shop to to three times a year but this will be the last time. The Man needs to learn some manners.

David Green

2023-10

Great little shop on the way out to Kure beach. Good selection of tackle and bait!

Stoney Broadwell

2023-05

Good place for bait and tackle needs and close to the motel we stayed at. We got a couple bags of ice and a lb of shrimp. Owner was very friendly. We went to carolina beach state park afterwards on memorial day and couldn’t get a parking space so we went back to the motel without fishing. But that’s not blue marlin beach shop’s fault and a story for another day lol.

Jesse Campbell

2022-05

Don’t go here if you’re new to the area or on vacation, my father and I decided to stop by here as our rental house was right across the street. Since we are new to the area we were trying to find out what the best baits, lures, types of fish we can catch with what, etc. Just tying to get a lay of the land and see what we need. However when we talked to the gentleman he would not answer our questions and instead was trying to give us information we didn’t ask for or didn’t need. He kept telling us about fishing licenses when we already had those and when we asked about bait all he said was he has shrimp and this power bait that everybody gets, and then when we asked about the kind of fish we can expect to catch and he gave us a free book on every fish in the Atlantic Ocean and told us “I’m a salesman and I’ve got stuff to do, you can go to the library down the road”. Don’t know what kind of stuff he had to do, the only people in there was him, his wife and some family friend sitting in a chair in the middle of the store talking to them, useless people. Instead we went to true value tackle and hardware and they gave us all the information and equipment we needed and wanted

Melissa Hinton

2021-05

Great bait shop, great customer service! Helped me out with not only a crab line and net, but gave me great advice on HOW to do it. Caught 5 keep-able crabs & countless others. So much fun, even the teenagers liked it!

Joann Hutchinson

2021-05

Great shopping experience and always fresh bait. The owners are two of the nicest people I know! Love coming to Kure Beach. I live in another state but always try to come to the Blue Marlin at least once a year!!

Troy Hale

2023-05

This is a very nice bait shop and they got beach toys for kids too. Lady at check out friendly great little place you should check them out my wife found several great little trinkets shell art stuff

Sonja

2021-05

I will NEVER recommend this place EVER. I am a resident and have given recommendations to tourists in the past....I run a rental room close to this business.......I am ashamed of the owner...1 hr · Shared with PublicMost people know I'm the last person to complain about anyone who is trying in any way....that's because effort is a sign of heart and heart comes from God... SO Saturday afternoon my brother and I purchased 2 BRAND NEW rod and reel combos from this man. He told us that if we got sand into the reels, they would fail. So we purchased them knowing we had sand spikes that would keep them completely dry. We used them for about 5 hours, than took them home and rinsed them off with the hose, as we would do ANY reel that we used in the ocean (see salt water).The next morning we went fishing at 530 am and when we got to the beach we realized both reels were free spinning and if we did catch a fish, he could take our bait to the Flemish Cap...(see perfect storm). Both reels had failed... SO we politely took them back to this store and asked the wife of the owner, if he was available to help us. She immediately looked at my hands and feet and said,"He will be back in one hour and there is sand on the reel, and he's not gonna like that"...we accepted her assessment, but both being in retail ourselves, discussed her method on our way back to the beach to fish to wait the one hour... When we returned to the store an hour later, we were greeted by the owner who said " There is absolutely nothing I can do for you...these reels are packed with sand"...I asked him to show us and he took the reel apart and says he found a grain of sand.(I didn't see it at all) and when my brother said the one grain of sand should not be a huge issue, he immediately called 911 and reported us as trespassers, and stated "he wasn't sure if we had a weapon or not"..WE WERE SPEACHLESS! This Guy called the police after 30 seconds! So we politely decided to stand out front of the store and wait for the Kure Police. (the store owner now has locked the front door)...When the police arrived, we explained the situation, which they stated they have heard multiple times (more than multiple actually) and they were very sorry for our bad experience. I offered to open the reels and show them the inside (yes,they both fish too) and they both said the reels looked brand new with zero sign of any sand at all.I guess now you have the picture...The police stated this business not only took advantage of a local, but also a tourist at the same time. We all are aware of the recourse consumers can take, and they suggested it.. The Kure Beach police have my total respect and they truly showed the good of our area, from in front of a store, well known as, the BAD OF KURE BEACH.remember Saturday Night Live?? ...that's the ticket...like my wife Morgan....Morgan Fairchild... Mr. Gerdes is more "full of poo" than this guy was...Rich Aldinger

Bob Bill

2023-06

A++ The staff went out of the way to help me get the proper gear I need for the current fishing conditions! 2 THUMBS UP!

Jennifer L Carlson

2023-09

Stop here to get our bait for fishing on Ft Fisher. They also have fishing licenses.

Rachel Walter

2023-05

Very helpful! Had everything we needed to get our fishing trip started right!

Ken Fisher

2021-05

Very friendly folks running this shop. Had everything I needed for some coastal fishing. License and gear all in one spot!

John Mitchell

2023-07

Great place to stay an super nice people thks for a great week

Clay Faulk

2021-05

Good friend had a horrific experience there. Basically treated like dirt by the owner. Don’t give them your hard earned money.

Mack Sutton

2023-05

Very helpful. Owner turned me on to a new bait that worked well.

Cynthia Edwards

2021-05

I got my fishing license from here, same day! Staff was helpful and friendly.

mitzerella90

2021-05

The shop had everything we needed. Knowledgeable and friendly service. I will return!!!

Amie Tackett

2023-05

The gentleman was so nice and very friendly to us, thank you!!

F. A.

2023-05

Thank you for the great service and the live bait. A pleasure!

DeAnne Frazier

2020-05

They always have bait, fresh and frozen. Good place to get fishing tackle.

John Wilson

2023-05

Has EVERYTHING YOU NEED BUT...doesn't open up until 8:00 am.

Cayla Y

2022-05

The owner was extremely helpful!!! Great selection as well.

Yunier Gonzalez Rodriguez

2023-05

Wonderful shop, amazing customer service.

Anthony Brown

2023-05

Reasonable prices, friendly and helpful service.

Alex Gaudelli

2023-07

Great customer service!

Vaughn Pope

2021-05

Friendly, nice place to.buy fishing supplies

Dean Ervin

2020-05

Fantastic people. Good Southern hospitality

Scott Gragg

2021-05

Very nice folks and took time to assist