When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which they euphemized ...
MINNEAPOLIS: Bryn Mawr Mobil Auto Bait.-229 Penn Ave. S Hayes Tackle Plus.-332 E. Lake St. Moore's Bait and Tackle.-618 W 58th St. ST.PAUL: DB Gimps Bait & Tackle.-239 Rice St. River Road Bait.-350 Water St. W. ANOKA: Action Fishing.-809 W. Main St.-on Hwy 10. Lehmann's Outdoor Power Equip.-6...
Good morning everyone, Just wanted to know if people could share bait shops close that they know and where abouts of it, I believe it will be really helpful to eachother. Especially when you want to fish new waters the best place to get advice is a bait shop close to it. Thanks in advance!
I stopped by Neubarth's bait and tackle on the eve of the opener. To my supprise, Ryan had a very good selection of tackle and his bait prices are fair and the scoops are healthy. Great to see a bait shop on the edge of Glencoe. I hope enough support Ryans shop to keep it open.
Hey all: There's been some debate about whether you can catch a live smelt on a lake and turn around and use it then and there as live bait. Some DNR Fisheries and C.O.s have told people this is not legal, but there has been a lot of uncertainty, and other DNR people have said it's OK to do. I as...
Finally rigged up some tip ups and two rods with various rigs attached to them. Found a spot a want to try but I not sure what really to use. Here are some baits I have herd to try. Smelt:VHS free (where do you find them) Sucker minnows, what size and dead or alive? Dead bait: Does anybody soak t...