Best of 2003: Best Place To Buy Saltwater Tackle

Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop
Corner of Scott Street and North Harbor Drive
www.saltwatertackle.com
619-221-8506

Two of the three tackle shop owners are long-range sportsfisher captains. They've been selling and repairing local and big-game tackle since 1965. Office manager Gary White advises neophytes on the right equipment for deepwater fishing. They have Calsar and Seker light rods starting at $130 and Shimano reels ($100 to $150). Spend $350 and you'll get a decent rod, reel, hooks, line, and sinkers. Once you're hooked on the sport, you'll want to take the 20-day fishing trip to France's Clipperton Island ($4500).