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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #90 on: Jun 07, 2020, 12:59 PM »
Finally a bait store close to home!! I've fished all the local ponds around the area for over 40 years. Hasn't been a good tackle shop in the area since Bob's closed years ago in Chelmsford. I would like to know where the lakes are? They may say lost lake but that's the back side of Knopps pond.

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #91 on: Jan 07, 2021, 12:52 PM »
Glad to hear this place is still up and running. I'm planning on a trip this weekend, barring there is ice.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #92 on: Jan 29, 2021, 07:24 AM »

     fresh load of shiners just in. We have 5 different sizes now.. From $4 to 10 a dozen. Meal worm and spikes, ice cleats ,hili jigs, jet sleds,nil hand auger that takes a drill what ever you may need.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #93 on: Feb 08, 2021, 04:05 PM »
The ice at Long Sought was roughly 6-8"

I only ended up drilling 5 holes, and jigged up a lot of perch and pickerel.

Have you heard anyone else mention the number of small pickerel being caught there?
Almost every pickerel I caught was 10-12" long. The one decent bass I caught was skinny.

I know they had this issues years back and did something about it, but was curious it it's happened again?

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #94 on: Feb 11, 2021, 07:25 AM »
The ice at Long Sought was roughly 6-8"

I only ended up drilling 5 holes, and jigged up a lot of perch and pickerel.

Have you heard anyone else mention the number of small pickerel being caught there?
Almost every pickerel I caught was 10-12" long. The one decent bass I caught was skinny.

I know they had this issues years back and did something about it, but was curious it it's happened again?

How thick do you think out in the middle of the basin? In roughly 20 FOW?

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #95 on: Feb 20, 2021, 04:31 PM »
 Had 22 miss calls today in 3 hours i was gone to get bait. YES we have bait.In stock we have 4 sizes . Also have a 6" Nils hand auger' with the drill attachment' Also any of the ice fishing equipment you could need
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #96 on: Feb 21, 2021, 06:28 PM »
Some nice white perch we caught at the tournament today. All caught on bait from Tom's.




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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #97 on: Feb 23, 2021, 06:04 PM »
thanks guys. i believe the winner was also.  They'll be plenty of bait  for the Long Pond derby
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #98 on: Sep 28, 2021, 01:54 PM »

  Shiners are in for fall fishin. Loading up with merchandise for winter 21-22 now.  self service worm, crawlers are available. shop hours are 6-4 mon- fri till ice in
                                                       

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #99 on: Dec 25, 2021, 06:19 AM »
Hi Bill!

Hope you are doing well. Any update on the shop hours and bait availability? Found some local ice. It is time. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #100 on: Dec 25, 2021, 09:50 PM »
Hi Bill!

Hope you are doing well. Any update on the shop hours and bait availability? Found some local ice. It is time. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

I'm sure he has bait in the cooler
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #101 on: Dec 26, 2021, 10:20 AM »
starting dec 27 there will be outside bait in the cooler. money goes in the red box on the post. remember to smile shop hours will be  6-4 Monday - Tuesday.  Friday 6-5  Saturday-Sunday 6-12. Bait is in and the bait room is loaded with supplies. call a head at 9786923424 or my # 9789358013. sorry but mask will be required.  thanks
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #102 on: Dec 26, 2021, 06:03 PM »
Bill was still celebrating Christmas when he posted. ;D ; ;D

 We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.
 Thank you for your past support.

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12/27/21 Tom's will be open                Monday thru Thursday 6am to 4 pm
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                                                                Saturday-Sunday 6am to 12pm

For your convenience off hours, there will be a self-serve cooler outside the shop with shiners (surveillance Camera on sight). Just drop the money in the red box on the post. During reasonable off-hours you can call Bill's cell 978-935-8013.

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #103 on: Nov 24, 2022, 10:19 PM »
Hi, are hours still the same? I'm looking to  pick up some shiners.

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #104 on: Nov 26, 2022, 01:53 PM »
connorc let me know if you got my pm
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #105 on: Nov 28, 2022, 09:12 AM »
connorc let me know if you got my pm

I did. Thank you very much for the message

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #106 on: Jan 18, 2024, 01:04 AM »
Just checking in to see if you folks had shiners.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #107 on: Jan 19, 2024, 08:05 PM »
seconded - any bait?

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #108 on: Jan 20, 2024, 05:18 PM »
not yet from what I heard.

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #109 on: Jan 21, 2024, 04:55 PM »
I went in today and got 4 dozen large. They were sold out of extra large, had everything else.

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #110 on: Jan 22, 2024, 08:11 AM »
Went there last week, got told no bait this season

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #111 on: Jan 22, 2024, 08:34 AM »
Talked to Bill Saturday and he said the owner sold his tanks. Don't know if they will sell bait anymore.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #112 on: Jan 22, 2024, 07:25 PM »
We seem to have some conflicting info what’s the scoop
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #113 on: Jan 22, 2024, 10:01 PM »
There are two toms bait The one in Middleboro and the other in Westford. The one in Westford is the guy that ssold his tanks and might not carry bait anymore.
Fishing New England bought his bait in Middleboro.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #114 on: Jan 27, 2024, 04:30 PM »
I stopped by the Westford shop several times this week and last weekend.  Locked up tight no lights on and no answer at the door.   I don’t know but rumor has it Closed permanently.   Roman says all inventory was sold.  Very sad 😞

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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #115 on: Jan 29, 2024, 11:33 AM »
I think Rally was the proprietor. Ill send a PM.
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Re: Tom's Bait And Tackle
« Reply #116 on: Jan 29, 2024, 11:39 AM »
I just called the auto shop. They are all done, he said he was gearing up for retirement and not keeping the bait shop anymore. Sad to see it go
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