BUILT ON
EXPERIENCE.
DRIVEN BY PASSION.

The People Behind the Gear

Reel Quality SRQ is more than a tackle shop. It’s a place where anglers, builders, and reel specialists come together to share their knowledge and passion for fishing.

↓ MEET OUR CREW

OUR STORY

THE MAN BEHIND
REEL QUALITY SRQ

Rick is the owner and a rod builder at Reel Quality SRQ. He brings more than 30 years of reel-repair experience to a shop centered on fishing, practical knowledge, and hands-on service.

A U.S. Army veteran who served on active duty from 1985 to 1990, Rick is also a retired Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office sergeant. His background includes a 25-ton Master Captain’s License.

Rick, cropped from the far left of Reel Quality SRQ’s original About-page group photograph. — Rick, pictured at the far left of the original About-page group photograph.

U.S. ARMY
VETERAN

RETIRED SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SERGEANT

25-TON MASTER
CAPTAIN’S LICENSE

30+ YEARS OF
REEL-REPAIR EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A TACKLE SHOP

Expert products. Professional services. Real-world experience.

Hands inspecting a saltwater fishing reel at a service workbench.

REEL REPAIRS

Professional reel service to help you get back on the water.

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A custom fishing rod wrapping detail from Reel Quality SRQ’s service gallery.

CUSTOM ROD BUILDING

Built for your fishing style, with quality and performance that lasts.

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Fishing rods, tackle, and apparel inside the current Reel Quality SRQ shop.

FISHING GEAR

Explore the brands and tackle carried at Reel Quality SRQ.

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MEET THE CREW

Knowledge. Experience. A shared love for fishing.

Rick

Owner | Rod Builder

Rick is Reel Quality SRQ’s owner and rod builder. A U.S. Army veteran and retired Sheriff’s Office sergeant, he has more than 30 years of reel-repair experience.