"Bernie's Bait and Tackle - an anchor of Emmons Avenue's working waterfront - turns 70 this year, celebrating seven decades of serving generations of local anglers, boat captains and families looking to connect with the shoreline. "The store has been here 70 years," Mike Giordano, co-owner of Bernie's Bait and Tackle, told Brooklyn Paper. The shop was first opened in 1955 by founder Bernie Schwartz - "hence the name Bernie's," Giordano said."
"That continuity is part of what has shaped Bernie's into a rare type of neighborhood business - one rooted in deep local knowledge, long-term relationships and a genuine commitment to anyone who steps through the door. Bernie's carries a full line of fishing essentials, from rods and reels to freshwater and saltwater tackle, and prides itself on customization. Its signature line, Weekend at Bernie's, has become a top seller beyond its borders."
Bernie's Bait and Tackle marks its 70th year as a Sheepshead Bay fixture on Emmons Avenue, founded in 1955 by Bernie Schwartz and later purchased in 1983 by Ralph and Jimmy Giordano. Ownership now rests with Michael and Vincent Giordano, keeping the business in two families for its entire existence. The shop stocks rods, reels, freshwater and saltwater tackle, and offers customization, while its Weekend at Bernie's line sells beyond the neighborhood via e-commerce. Bernie's donates supplies to fishing clubs, boat groups, schools and youth trips, and operates with a staff of 13, including employees with decades of tenure.
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