We believe local tackle shops are essential . We make a point to purchase items from local businesses whenever possible. Whenever we travel we stop in at local bait and tackle shops and make a point to purchase something. We always get good information about local conditions and have a good time visiting . Every business on this list is a place we personally shop at when we are needing bait and tackle.

Here are some of our favorites

B&J Sporting Goods, 113 West Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK. Some very knowledgeable people work here.

B&J's Tackle Box, W Harbor Road Whittier, Alaska, May through September

Bay Barge Company Dock Store, 1503 X Float Rd, Seward, AK

Hanks Live bait and Tackle, 186 W 15th St Waterloo, Iowa

Dakota Tackle, 2005 E Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND , Unfortunately the owner Wade Anderson retired in 2023. They will be missed. Enjoy retirement Wade.

Red Rock Sporting Goods, 700 S Haynes Ave, Miles City, MT

Talkeetna Fishing Guides, N Main St, Talkeetna, AK

Northwoods Bait and Tackle, 1728 Fern St NW, Bemidji, Minnesota

The Woods, 34480 550th Ave, Warroad, Minnesota,