Corens Rod & Reel Serv

Awesome shop! Had my tiptops fixed while I waited and talked fishing with guys. I could have stayed all afternoon. True experts. Thank you

Great service and excellent work. Taken care of while I waited.

What a great little shop. Eric the owner is one of the nicest men I have ever met. Gave him old reels that had not been used in decades to clean up and get working again. All I can say is magnificent. One reel was Dad’s and the other Grandpa’s. One bought in ’55, the other is even older. You would think they were brand new. New and used rods and reels and always quality stuff. Teaches rod building classes and fly tying. What an art. Look forward to my next visit.

This is the place to go in Chicagoland if you need anything rod/​reel related, whether it’s a cleaning, repair or some new equipment. Eric is extremely knowledgable, does expert craftsman work, has extensive travel fishing experience and can set you up with everything you need.
He does fly, spin and conventional equipment but is a fly fishing expert.
If you normally shop at a Bass Pro or Cabela’s, this might not be your place because it’s much more specialized, but they’ll have what most guys need and the advice to go along with it.

This place is an absolute rip off. To start, the guy who runs it is probably the most arrogant human being I have ever met in my life. If he is on the phone when you walk in — normally with personal calls about fishing trips hes returned from — you have to wait until he gets off to get served. He has a comment for anything/​everything you ask of him, especially as it pertains to reel repairs. For example, I was told once «you must have leaned on it, or stepped on it» like a disappointed father when I asked him to fix a spool.
Recently, I dropped 3 reels off to be «cleaned» — no repairs needed. Just a simple once over with some lube because I am busy at work, and have a tournament this weekend. Someone else picked them up for me because I didn’t have time to get there, and it was $ 30/​reel. I have been calling non stop with no answer to let him know what an absolute joke I find that. Don’t waste your time in here unless you want to talk to an old man about his fly fishing experiences, while paying handsomely for being in his presence.
This gets better: The spinning reel was returned without the handle. After I spoke with him on the phone, he said «I made a note on the form that it didnt have a handle.» — he claims the note was written after I left, since it wasnt while I was there. I was with him when we wrote the form. He looked at all three reels (all had handles), and asked what I needed done. He then wrote the ticket, and told me to pick them up 9 days later. He cleaned a reel I wasnt able to use for my tournament, and returned it missing a piece. Save your money, and go anywhere/​everywhere else.

Always outstanding service and quality products throughout the store. If you are a serious fisherman or are looking to get quality equipment for the fisherman in your life, this is the place. Most trustworthy people that will not sell, but educate.
Want to get into fly fishing? This is the place to buy the gear you will need and which you will be proud to hand down to the next generation. Broken rod, missing guide or need your reels cleaned? This is the place.
Lastly, want to be part of a neighborhood fishing store where you can go to learn how to fly fish, make a bamboo fly rod, tie flies… this is the place. Store is in Chicago but there is always street parking either in front on within 100 feet of shop. FYI, if you are into fishing and have not been to Corens, you should go just to check it out. People from around the world visit this shop when they are touring Chicago. This is like an Orvis shop but with better service.

Great Store, and great service. Came in for the first time today with a spinning reel that I thought was a bail spring problem. They immediately opened it up, and fixed it while I waited, with total professionalism and expertise. I was very impressed. They also have a good supply of muskie lures, and the raw materials to make your own lures from fly fishing to Muskie. As well, they have a great selection of refurbished rods and reels at incredibly reasonable pricing. Will definitely be back!

Nice shop … repaired a broken rod for me no problems. Nice folks, nice stuff.

Why give your money to the big guys? Special orders, custom rods, reel repairs, and friendly service. It’s all here. Loses a star for hiring Don Chin.

This little shop sells fishing gear, but specializes in equipment for the fishing rod builder. In addition, they do rod repairs and restoration as well.
If you’ve got a vintage bamboo flyrod and want somebody to repair or restore it in the Chicagoland area, these are the only guys in town who can set you up. If you want to repair it yourself and need the tools, they can help as well. A nice, highly specialized, high-​end shop run by a couple well respected guys.