JD’s Big Game Fishing Tackle

Balboa Island, California

In a little shop on Balboa Island…

JD has been providing expert fishing knowledge and merchandise to local and international customers since 1976.

Meet JD

Services

  • Fish Report

    Fish Report

    JD writes a much loved daily report on local fishing news and related topics

  • Fishing Equipment

    Fishing Equipment

    Pop into the store or reach out for fishing equipment and expert advice on what to purchase

  • Bamboo Rods

    Bamboo Rods

    JD has been handcrafting bamboo fishing rods for discerning customers since 1978

  • Repairs

    Repairs

    Serious fishermen trust JD to repair both modern and vintage rods and reels

What Customers Say

  • "John is the most knowledgeable Fishing Expert you will meet with many decades of fish business in Newport Beach. His daily online fishing reports are a wonderful tool for anyone in Southern CA and his shop is loaded with everything you could possibly need to score Big Game!"

    David S.

  • "JD is awesome, always willing to share his knowledge, tips and lastest news. The website is a treasure trove of local data and current events. He rebuilds all my gear, provides tackle and imports pre-rigged ballyhoo for tuna candy. Monitors VHF channel talk, providing keen updates. Thanks JD!"

    Ray E.

  • "JD is the best, most knowledgeable and friendly bait shop in the area. Skip the shops. He know's everything fishing in the area. From gear, to charters, to history this really is the place to go."

    Olson O.

  • "Best fishing shop I've ever been to. Been going since I was a kid, went there for over a decade before moving across country."

    Taika L.

  • "I've been coming here for years, gentlemen has always been helpful and very polite. Seems to always have whatever I've needed to get my fishing day up and running successfully."

    Osmel O.