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January 2024 by Bryant R.
This shop is the best hands down my go to before leaving for a trip. The customer service is amazing always helpful.
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December 2023 by Joel G.
They know reels like no one else in Southern California. And are super super friendly.
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November 2023 by Brian
Ken and his staff were very good. I had installed a new handle and knob from Reel Power Handles in Southern CA For my Penn Torque 40N. Unfortunately I had a mistake trying to get the reel back together as the gears wouldnt engage/disengage. Ken told me to be cautious about aftermarket handles and knobs but nonetheless, he was excellent in providing the best quality care. Ken's Custom Reel shop has my back and will be coming back for any additional help or services I need with my reels. Thank you!
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October 2023 by Brian S.
Ken and his staff were very good. I had installed a new handle and knob from Reel Power Handles in Southern CA For my Penn Torque 40N. Unfortunately I had a mistake trying to get the reel back together as the gears wouldnt engage/disengage. Ken told me to be cautious about aftermarket handles and knobs but nonetheless, he was excellent in providing the best quality care. Ken's Custom Reel shop has my back and will be coming back for any additional help or services I need with my reels. Thank you!
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October 2023 by Tripping Tommy
I had Ken build a reel for me 25 years ago and it's still one of my go to reels. Super quality.
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September 2023 by W. Bruce Hutcheon
Ken is a Long Range guru.I am book on a Blue Fin Charter on the Polaris Supreme with Brad Felger and needed to get my tuna gear set up as I’m coming from Colorado. I haven’t ever targeted blue fin tuna and needed his expertise to spool my reels.All his recommendations were spot on and I’m confident when we get on the fish I will get bit. Shout out to to Dr Andy Cooperman for the referral.Folks you won’t go wrong trusting your set ups to Ken Custom Reels
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August 2023 by Vicky Ayala
My son and I came across this place while visiting Oceanside. My son wanted to check out the lures inside the shop. He is semi new to fishing and got super excited seeing all the neat fishing equipment. He picked out a few, and when it was time to check out, the older gentleman asked if it the purchase was for my son, then just gave him the lures. That kind gesture made my sons day!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness.
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July 2023 by sean dryden
Fantastic, the guys are great, this place is a gem.. Reel service needs, custom rods, and beyond.
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June 2023 by Easton Askew
Ken is an amazing guy and super friendly, by far the best fishing and tackle shop I have ever been to.
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June 2023 by ALLEN TUCKER
Best service, best staff and always quality work.
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May 2023 by Les Christensen
Best reel repair, great conversation. Place is straight forward, tackle shop, will repair your stuff better than new
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April 2023 by Gary Kawano
Ken is a legend! Great for tuning up high end reels, loading up braid, etc.
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March 2023 by Ram Gopal G.
Best shop in SD! Ken and Wes are OG's and know how we do it in SoCal to get hooked! Whether it's the off season catching bass, or killing rock and Tunas, they will have what you need.
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January 2023 by Victor L.
I took in a Shimano Talica 16-2 speed reel to Ken's that I bought used for a very low price. As soon as I walked in the door Wes was there to treat me with a friendly smile and quickly made an assessment that my purchase price was excellent and that what I needed to service the reel would be an easy fix providing me with a great performer way below market value. A couple other locals came in to ask Wes about reel parts and what would be required to get their equipment in good shape. While the dialog was way beyond my knowledge it was easy to observe Wes was a wealth of knowledge and super helpful with free advice to assist fishing pros. While the lead-time to get my reel serviced was a couple months, I could tell I came to a place where knowledgeable fishermen come to have there equipment addressed by experts. While in Ken's shop, I found a Calstar rod I've been looking for and bought it on the spot. Instead of requiring me to pay the full amount for a rod that was to be matched w/ my Talica being serviced, Wes just asked for a $100 deposit and said I could pay the balance when I picked up my reel. Then handed me a $450+ rod and said to take it with me. Now that's trust and customer service far beyond anything I could have expected. Obviously, a "beat of class" business!
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September 2022 by Richard Badillo
These guys are amazing best shop in town!
