Ted’s Sport Center

We love Teds sports
Everyone there is so friendly
They go above and beyond and are very helpful

I’ve shopped this place for years. Experience of services from the three guys (owner, son, & their friend) have been dismayed. I consider this place a white angler club. It has been a repeated experience that if you are not cucasion, you will not be greated going in and be ignored thru out the process including at the check out. They will intentionally ask to check out another white customer behind you unless that customer tell them that you are in line ahead of him.

The people at Ted’s Sport Center are very helpful and understand the Fishing and Hunting Regulations and explain them very well. They also provide excellent tips for fishing and have great gear.

Ted’s is exactly what you want a tackle shop to be… a place owned and staffed by people who fish. The folks there are uniformly helpful and nice, especially the owner. I’ve been buying my gear there for years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Do yourself a favor and go there.

Insanely nice and helpful. I’ve been there twice and both times I was helped by someone different. Both gentlemen were very knowledgeable and never tried to upsell me on things that I didn’t need (HUGE plus). I’ve definitely been talked down in the past for being a girl in outdoor stores, but these guys were very respectful.
Bottom line — even though this is a solid 45 minute trip out of my way they have earned themselves two loyal customers (my boyfriend and I) — I see lots more fishing trip in our future!

This place is great. Walked in with 3 kids who wanted to fish with no knowledge about fishing. Extremely helpful, they sent us off with everything we needed and were kind and encouraging with the kids.

Remember way back when? The good old days when you walked into a local business and they treated you like an old friend? Knew your name and asked if you have any plans besides the honey do list for the weekend?
Walking through the door at Teds is just like that! Step back into 1965… again! Keep an eye out for Floyd, Andy or Gomer.
The first thing you notice is the store is packed to the gills (appropriate right?) with fishing tackle, bait, rods, reels, nets, paddles, crab traps, bows, sling shots and… you get the picture. Ted’s sport Center has in stock somewhere whatever you came in to buy! Friendly advice is also offered if you ask them what fishery is producing and what depth with which lure or bait is working to catch them too.
They will also keep you legal with what catch is in season and whats not, plus sell you the license or tag to keep you safe from the long arm of the law!
Private parking lot right out front along the old highway!
You will smile when you walk in this place and still be smiling when you leave. Its that kind of store!

I’m reviewing on behalf of my boyfriend. He says amazing. TOO MUCH knowledge and TOO MUCH selection. He says if you don’t come here you’re dumb. We stopped in today for him to pick up some gear. The employees were incredibly down to earth and friendly. Cool spot!

I have been going to Teds for a few years to get my salmon gear. They have everything I need to catch salmon in the salt or in the rivers. I kind of like fishing stores where you know if you act like a jackass they will return the attitude. I’ve always liked a store that you just know if you’re that arrogant customer that gives them a hard time they will just kick you the F#$% out. That being said I think everyone here is a big help if you have any questions.
I’ve taken broken rods back and they always take care of the warranty process and give me a few options. Last time they just swapped it with an identical rod they had in stock.
It certainly is not an Orvis store but I think thats why I like it so much.

This place has helpful staff to answer your questions and I’d they don’t know the answer they will even look it up!

Great place to get all your fishing gear, and at reasonable prices too. The guys that work there are very knowledgable and helped me find the DKs I was looking for. I also scored on a sweet fishing pole for my niece, which was excellently priced at $ 23.

i have lived next to teds for years always popping in and out ub iyt getting stuff, the employees are very helpful and friendly except for who i believe is the owner, what a crabby old A$$ hole, the last time i went in and got a licence, a and a discover pass. to make this short i paid him a $ 20 he claimed ten, i just came from the ATM and had only 20’s in my wallet so i knew i was right, we argued for a bit about it but he gave my my change, then there was a miscomunication about passes so it had to be redone… HE WAS NOT HAPPY, he lectured me about being clear in what i wanted then proceded to print the other part out and what do you know THE MACHINE IS NOW BROKEN… i doubt it.
good place but i will never give a dime to this place ever again.

So… if you like buying high quality sporting goods at good prices from a bunch of crusty old fishermen, this is the place for you. Everyone who works here cares about why you’re there and what you’re trying to accompliash. Every single employee know how to fish and, if they are not an expert on what you’re doing, they’ll tell you and put you in touch with an expert if possible.
I’m really not sure what more you could possibly want from a sporting good store. Lots of help, lots of knowledge, and they only sell you what you need.

I went there last month looking for a saltwater rod and sure pointed me to the best rod based on my budget. I liked the rod so much I am going back for a second one paired with a reel this time.

Ted’s is, as everyone’s posted, a fantastic icon in the Seattle fishing scene. There are many places to purchase fishing supplies but none rise to the level of service, selection and friendliness. Everyone there makes you feel like a family member rather than just a customer. When I first started fishing, it was Sean who gave me advice leading to a first year count of a dozen steelhead. When I started fly fishing, it was Steve who set me in the right direction. As for Mike, he’s an all around nice guy always willing to take time out of his day to share stories and advice.

Teds is the best fishing supply store there is. They almost always have what I am looking for and if they dont they do not hesitate to order it for me. All the guys there are very helpful and informational, they have even taken the time to show some how to’s on jig tying and fishing techniques. There is someone who specializes in different NW fishing techniques so there is a pro there to point you in the right direction no matter your fishing style.

Even on an extremely busy Saturday at the shop, we received in-​depth, personal help. Occasionally, we had to wait for other business to take place, but John promptly returned to us and gave us his attention. Both he and the other salesman regularly checked-​in with all customers and apologized for the wait. No one seemed to mind, as we all were able to be helped.
Prices are fair, especially considering all the expert help for free. I am sure we would have spent more had we not been so well-​directed toward our needs.
We are mostly new to fishing, but John educated us for our upcoming adventure, and set the stage for the next fishing trip to try. We will be back.

The place is easy to miss if you aren’t familiar with the area. GPS or Map it. Growing up a fly fishing trout kid, I recently got back into fishing but found myself wanting for bigger game.
I came in and the guys were super helpful. I didn’t expect to get such service at all. These guys are truly like fishing family. They’ll help five people at once all the while chatting about the best set-​up for various holes and lakes.

Great store with a great selection and reasonable prices.
During the Summer/​Fall months I’m stopping by here more frequently, as it’s convenient and they usually have what I am looking for in gear. Sure, their prices aren’t as low as Wal-​Mart, but what you don’t save in .40 on that $ 3.00 lure, you make up for in selection and knowledge.
If you haven’t been here, I’d recommend the visit, as you’ll find the selection quite nice!

Been to plenty of high class fly shops around the greater Seattle area and found that none of them compare to Ted’s. This is not a «fly fishing only» shop but they stock more «useful» tackle/​equipment/​tyeing supplies than any other shop I’ve been to. Best part is, the people are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and their prices are way way reasonable.
While fly shops tend to be painfully over priced, Ted’s Sport Center remains to be down to earth. It’s obvious that the guys that work here love fishing.