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Est. 2008 — West Babylon, NY

Built by Anglers,
For Anglers.

Two guys who got tired of big-box stores staffed by people who'd never held a rod. So they built something better.

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Behind the Counter

Meet the Team

When you call or walk in, these are the people you'll talk to.
No scripts. No sales pitches. Just anglers.

John Nappo

John Nappo

Co-Founder

Licensed USCG Captain with 15 years of commercial fishing experience and over 25 long-range tuna fishing trips under his belt.

Joe Santonastaso

Joe Santonastaso

Co-Founder

The rigging expert. Joe can spool a reel blindfolded and has a sixth sense for what setup works when nothing's biting.

The Trophy Tackle Staff

The Crew

Shop Staff

Everyone on the floor actually fishes. No seasonal hires. No scripted answers. Just people who live the same life you do.

Founded by Anglers

Not corporate executives. John and Joe built this shop from the water up.

29+ Day Trips

Real offshore experience. We've been where you're going.

Free Rigging

We set it up before you leave. The right rig, every time.

West Babylon, NY

Local shop, global gear. Serving anglers since 2008.

How It Started

The Trophy
Tackle Story

Trophy Fishing Tackle was founded in 2008 by John Nappo and Joe Santonastaso — two anglers who knew there was a better way to get serious saltwater gear than walking into a big-box store and talking to someone who'd never been on the water.

From day one, the idea was simple: provide real guidance alongside the gear. Not just sell equipment, but help anglers understand what they actually need. The right lb test, the right rig, and the right setup for the species they're chasing.

"We don't just sell you a reel. We make sure you know exactly how to rig it before you hit the water."
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