I was back in Bob's Sporting Goods weekend before last. What a great store. I only discovered it earlier this year. From what I've seen, I think the best tackle stores in Western Washington are:

Bob's (Longview)
Sportco (Fife)
Outdoor Emporium (Seattle)
Holiday Sports (Burlington)
Ted's (Lynnwood)
3 Rivers (Woodinville)
GI Joes

Did I leave any out?

I like my fishing buddies tackle box, everthing is much cheaper

Ya it is good to support your local shops instead of ordering everything through the catalogs.

You covered all of my buying locations

Prefer
Three Rivers Marine
Teds & Outdoor Emporium

Boating world, for a boating store, has a good selection, and good prices too...

Don't forget Salmon Bay Tackle in Ballard. You betcha...

Bruce

I second Bob's, but I do live in Kelso. I also love Fishermans Marine in Portland.

I have to say, I sure wish Fisherman's Marine would open a store in Seattle. FM is incredible.

Bobs, in Longview for sure.
I live in Toledo and work in Portland,so I drive right past Fishermans Marine and G.I.Joes.Everyday
I'll continue to do so because I can usually get what I need for a better price at Bobs.Even after paying tax.
You would think those stores in Portland could have better prices do to sheer volume if nothing else.
To me they arent worth getting off the freeway for.
If your ever in Longview Check out Bobs, for fishing,and hunting supplies.You wont be dissapointed.
Great store,great prices,great selection,Knowledgable staff.How can you go wrong?

Ted's in Lynnwood has always treated me extremely well.

I second Ted's...Mike marks everything up too high but all that inventory costs money. I have dumped enough money into Mike's til over the years to have my picture on the wall. Personal service is pretty good there to makeup for the high prices. If you ever get the chance to visit a Cabelas store or one of Bass Pro Shops megastores you will be really impressed...too bad we don't have any of those stores closer.

GrandpaYa what is up with that, seems like there would be enough demand to make one of those stores very profitable out here.

Oh, I forgot Seattle Marine Fishery Supply near Fisherman's Terminal. Although it's strictly saltwater, they have an awesome selection of terminal gear, shellfishing supplies and foul weather gear.

Concur on all of the above. I live in Port Orchard and make numerous trips across the bridge to visit Sportco in Fife.
Wish Cabela's would migrate to the West Coast. Had a chance about 10 years ago to visit one of their stores in Nebraska. VERY Impressive.

Swains General Stores in Port Angeles and Sequim are great fishing stores too.

1st........sportco

a close 2nd.......fishermans marine supply in portland.

3rd.......Bob's in longview

4th.......sunbirds in centralia

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.......Sportco.

Bill Herzog and board member Winterun both work there.

Plus, they have good lookin' cashiers.

Ted's, in Lynnwood, is hard to beat. Great selection, knowledgeable staff and fair prices make it a great place to shop.

Keep it up Mike....

I must nominate Auburn Sports & Marine. Although they had some real issues earlier in the year over a boat they lost - they have always given great customer service to me.

I like buying my stuff from Derek and Gil from Bay street outfitters in port orchard. sportco for costco size packs

Got to say that anymore I buy most of my stuff off the internet, but still shop at Sportco for quite a few things. From where I live that is the closest really decent tackle store believe it or not - sure nothing much in Oly or out my way in Grays Harbor.

Narrows Marina? Always had the stuff I needed although off the beaten path from I-5 but worth the drive.

Spawnout, Tom's Outboard in Oly has a good albeit small collection for any hardware a salmon fisher would want.. Good people too.