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Massachusetts => Ice Fishing Massachusetts => Topic started by: Iceshanty on Dec 18, 2013, 06:25 AM
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Please give a warm welcome to Tom's Bait and Tackle. They will be sponsoring the MA board for this season.
Tom's Bait And Tackle
496 Groton Rd.
Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Hours
Mon - Thu: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun: 6:00 am - 10:00 am
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Welcome to the site and thank you for your sponsorship!!! By the way GREAT name for the shop!!!!!
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Thanks for the sponsor ship. I'll be sure to stop by if I'm ever in the neighborhood. But to be honest, I couldn't put a pin in a map for Westford even for a hundred free Goldies. Must be what we call around here "Down near Boston somewhere". :)
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Thanks for the sponsor ship. I'll be sure to stop by if I'm ever in the neighborhood. But to be honest, I couldn't put a pin in a map for Westford even for a hundred free Goldies. Must be what we call around here "Down near Boston somewhere". :)
Hey Capt were only 2 miles from the n.h. boarded off Rt 3. Some good bass lakes in the area. Stop by ,got a lot of fine toys in the shop. thanks for the welcome.
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Welcome, ive bought bait when i am out that way. Great bait in all sizes. also some pretty sweet looking toys there.
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Hey Tom welcome to the Shanty. Brought bait from you many times on my way to some ponds in around your area always have excellent bait.
smitty :tipup:
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It's worth a look to the Bait Shop Info page. Check out the deals on the augers, power and hand. Need safe ice!!!!
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Awesome news!
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Hours for New Years Day if you can. 6 am till 11am . Happy New Year Don't forget your new license ;D
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Great bait shop been going there with my uncle for years. Great people and reasonably priced gear
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New to the shanty, but I have been getting bait from Tom the past few winters. Always has great shiners, and added a few 40 ups to my collection from Tom. Great to see the sponsorship!
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Stopped by Tom's and got a styrofoam liner for 5 gal bucket. No more freezing bait water. I got a few dozen shiners while there as well. I was impressed with some of the equipment available there. Will definitely be back. Thanks!
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Hi all Just got a few x- large shiners in, plus the heavy mediums look really nice! big!!!! Know trouble with ice now. See you'll soon.
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With a fresh load of bait in were ready for the derby weekend. Mediums & Heavy Mediums. Forge Pond Westford on Sat 8am on. Sign up at Franco American club till Friday night then on the ice Sat. Town Beach or Boat ramp not sure. Then on Sunday Long Pond Derby. Big shiners big fish!!
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Store hours are mon-thurs 6-4
fri 6-5
sat & sun 6-12
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Great bait guys! Blew threw 3 dozen in 2 hours at the forge pond derby today. Had to go back and get 2 more dozen to finish off the day.
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Mid winter sale is on Eskimo Sting Ray 33cc 8" $319.99
Eskimo Mako m43 8" $349.99
Nils 8" Tanaka engine 7 year warranty with hand crank $570
Plus other equipment for the ice fishing
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If your in the area you must stop in an check out the augers on sale, power and drill or hand. Nil's or Eskimo. Plenty of other items also.
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New Hours Monday-Thursday 6-4
Friday 6-5
Sat-Sun 6-12
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Thanks to the guys for the purchases of the power augers. As of now there is a Eskimo String Ray 8 inch for the low price of$319.99. The Nils drill set up plus a hand auger. Give a call. Nils hand chisel also. Don't forget about the X-large shiners. Big bait big fish.
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Are your new hours still in effect - might be fishing down that way in the morning... if I can get away.
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The shop hours will stay the same till ice out. let your name be known if your on Shanty ,like to put a face with a name. Don,t forget the Long pond Derby. Have plenty of 4 1/2" to 6" shiners. Plus other sizes. Plenty of ice for awhile and a warm sun, makes it fun take the kids. Myself grand kids.
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If I make it by I'll be sure to do so. I am more active on the NH forum, but I work on the Mass side of the border and try to sneak out every so often in the mornings when I can before work. Thinking of trying my luck at Long Sought For Pond. If I make it I'll stop by either on my way out or my way back. Thanks
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The 2015 season is on going. Tom's Bait will be carrying small, medium,& large shiners, plus your other needs.Nils & Eskimo augers also. Hours are 6-4 Monday-Thursday. Friday 6-5. Sat & Sun 6-12.If you are running late call the shop 978-692-3424 or cell 978-935-8013
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Took a ride out to Baddacook and long Sought-For-Pond this am. Had 5" at Baddacook and 6" in the cove by rt40 on Long Sought-For-Pond. That was only 150-200' out. As we all know ,check as you go the middles could be less. Also plenty of bait on hand
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The weather was great this weekend and so was the ice. Had a very large number of fishermen in,thanks to all. Open every day at 6am till ice out. Three sizes on shiners.
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good to see the local boys are here......Ill be in for sure this sat or sunday
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good to see the local boys are here......Ill be in for sure this sat or sunday We'll be there, open at 6 every day.Let me know who you are . Name-face youknow thanks
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Got a little list of the items going on sale this week. One Nils 8" with power head, hand crank goes with it also. Nils 8" head, Nils 6" head, Nils Hand Chisel. Eskimo 33cc 8" auger. A Redneck Chisel ,2 piece. Also a 1 piece Redneck & HT Chisel. Stop by and work Tom on the price, you never know. Always plenty of bait too.
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Thx for the awesome bait yesterday! Me and the girlfriend blew threw em. Couldn't keep flags down.
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Hi All Had a great week end thanks to all, and theres more to come. Keep in mind for those with one, Sat Jan 31 Franco American Club 55 West Prescott St, Westford Ma. Tel 9786927794 will have there derby on Forge Pond. Reg is at the club till jan 30 at 9pm or on the ice at the town beach 6:30 till 7:45 Sat moning, derby from 8-2 10.00 reg. Cash prizers by reg. This was a great turn out last few years, some money to be had. Don't recall if the winner was caught on Tom's Bait or not!!! ;D
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Like to make adjustment to the Franco Derby. Reg on Sat will be across from the town beach in the narrows. That's from 6-7:45 reg.
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Ok so we got alittle snow [ 28-31" ] ???. With the warmth today then the big freeze should make for better walking. Plenty of bait on hand 3 sizes.
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With a break in the weather the snow has settled down some. Took a walk out on Flushing today 3-4" snow. Hope to see people back at it, little brake from plowing every weekend. Anyways, plenty fresh bait in, got cleaned out for the derby on Long Sought-for last week end. Were open same Hours M-T 6-4 F 6-5 S&S 6-12
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Year end sales Eskimo Stringray s33 8" $275.
Nils power head and hand crank 8" $500.
Mora hand crank $49.95
Jet Sled large $79.95
Jet Sled Medium $39.95
Hand Chisels Nils $50.
Red Neck 1 piece 15
Red Neck 2 piece $47.95
Plenty of Bait on hand. 2 sizes
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The new season is fast approaching. Tom wants to start with everyone having a shot at some nice gear. There will be a 24" Pack Basket, 36" hole cleaning chisel And 5 Deluxe Heritage Laker Classic, 5 doz shiner, and a few small things jigging rod, sounder. Your chance at this is stop by and purchase 5 tickets for $5.00 or a arms length for $10.00. Drawing date will be set within the week, probably first week of Jan. So stop by at 496 Groton Rd Westford. Were on rt40 1mile from rt3 towards Westford and Groton. Thanks Bill
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Tom's Bait and Tackle will be donating proceeds from the Raffle to the Disable Veterans. I like were there has gone to and hope you do also. Thank you Tom and Bill
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Tom's Bait and Tackle is open from 6-4 monday-thursday , 6-5 Friday, saturday and sunday 6-12. There will be 3 sizes of shiners, plus meal worm, spikes worms ect. All your needs for ice fishing.
Nils power auger
Nils hand auger takes a drill
Moro hand auger
jet sleds
Assortment of Hali Jigs
Plus a room full of things.
thanks to all and Happy New Year
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The raffle that was to be drawn the 16 of January is being moved back till February 20, due to the lack of ice. There's a lot of regulars whom haven't been in yet. Hopefully the ice will come now. On a good note we are stocked with bait. Thanks Bill
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Hali jigs at 4.50 with 2 dozen heavy medium shiners on sSat Jan. 16th
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Hi Tom
What are your thoughts for this weekend? What are the best bets for ice going to be?
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Hi Tom
What are your thoughts for this weekend? What are the best bets for ice going to be?
Check your pm Thanks Bill
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The new season is fast approaching. Tom wants to start with everyone having a shot at some nice gear. There will be a 24" Pack Basket, 36" hole cleaning chisel And 5 Deluxe Heritage Laker Classic, 5 doz shiner, and a few small things jigging rod, sounder. Your chance at this is stop by and purchase 5 tickets for $5.00 or a arms length for $10.00. Drawing date will be set within the week, probably first week of Jan. So stop by at 496 Groton Rd Westford. Were on rt40 1mile from rt3 towards Westford and Groton. Thanks Bill
With the slow start to the season we have extended the raffle drawing till Feb 20. So less get in to get some tickets for a great prize and cause. Thanks Bill and Tom
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Please give a warm welcome to Tom's Bait and Tackle. They will be sponsoring the MA board for this season.
Tom's Bait And Tackle
496 Groton Rd.
Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Hours
Mon - Thu: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 6-5
Sat and Sun 6-12
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With the slow start to the season we have extended the raffle drawing till Feb 20. So less get in to get some tickets for a great prize and cause. Thanks Bill and Tom
If you would like to purchase tickets buy mail I can do that also.
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Another fresh load of heavy meds in tonight. Plenty of bait. Open 6-12 Sat and Sun
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Pin heads are in for Friday morning, plus 3 more sizes. Also get in to sign up for the drawing.
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Pin heads are in for Friday morning, plus 3 more sizes. Also get in to sign up for the drawing.
Glad to see the fellows in for the pin heads tht wanted them. Still have some left. was a good day over all, a lot of new faces and young fellows. Don't forget the rally for the 36" Back Pack, 5 Deluxe Heritage Laker Classics 36" ice Chisel and more. Thanks Bill
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Well with the ice a little better and warmed up some today the men and ladys are getting out. Still be careful though. Don't for get to get in for your raffle drawing tickets. Drawing this Sat. by one of the G.O.D. members hopefully.
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Again, were off to a early start. Hopefully the weather will help. We have shiners in stock, mediums and heavy's . Looks like a chance to get out this weekend. Also Baitbucket sorry I missed the opener, brain fart.
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Again, were off to a early start. Hopefully the weather will help. We have shiners in stock, mediums and heavy's . Looks like a chance to get out this weekend. Also Baitbucket sorry I missed the opener, brain fart.
Old fart is more like it. ;D ;D
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Just went to Toms for some bait for Monday. Met Bill, a real nice guy. Good prices and lively bait. Look like that's where we will be getting our bait for Goatboy Weekend!!
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Good news, were right full of bait, 3 sizes. meal worms and spikes. Hand augers in stock, power augers also They would be nils. plus your everyday ice fishing gear. Open 6-4 mon-thurs 6-5 Fri 6-12 sat and sun. stop by and say hi even if your not going out or give a call at 978-692-3424. were a board sponsored so the address is there, thanks Bill
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with the tanks full again, and cold weather to help out our ice I see a good week end ahead. Instock there is nils power auger, hand augers that take the drill, nils hand chisels. Also jigging rods, jigs and all your every day needs to ice fish. Stop on by, open 6-4monday -Thursday,6-5 Friday, and 6-12 sat and sun. A Proud God Member
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Toms Bait can supply suckers by order. Need to know by Tuesday before 4pm. Good supply of shiners, new nils power auger,hand augerfor a drill,jet sleds and so on.
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Toms Bait has an 270 Nils Auger with 8" head, plus hand crank. This is brand New, still have the boxes it came in. We will be letting this go for $20.00 . You and 24 other people will have the chance to win it. PM Rally if you would like in. Thanks Bill Rally
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Toms Bait has an 270 Nils Auger with 8" head, plus hand crank. This is brand New, still have the boxes it came in. We will be letting this go for $20.00 . You and 24 other people will have the chance to win it. PM Rally if you would like in. Thanks Bill Rally
What Bill means if you buy a raffle ticket for $20.00 you have a chance of winning it.
There are 25 of us at $20.00 each entering the raffle and that's it.
I believe 10 people have entered, so there are 15 more entries and that's it.
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What Bill means if you buy a raffle ticket for $20.00 you have a chance of winning it.
There are 25 of us at $20.00 each entering the raffle and that's it.
I believe 10 people have entered, so there are 15 more entries and that's it.
thanks for being my father. you are a God
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Plenty of fresh bait just in. Must be careful out there, but there is a safe ice around. Bill Oh Dick Pereira The Jigger won the 270 Nils auger.
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Like to thank all that came in to the shop. We had a early start and a quick ending, ice went out really fast, never seen anything like it. Anyway the shop will be going to summer hours now. Monday- Thursday 6-4 Friday 6-12. We have shiners, worms ect. on hand, just plan ahead, Again Thanks from Tom's Bait and Tackle
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Bill, thank you for everything this season!!
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Belated Thanks to Bill and Tom for chisel, bait, and a lot of advice about Westford ponds last season! Hope to see you again this year.
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Hi All, the season coming quick. Will have 3or4 sizes this year with the new tank, plus all the normal gear. Soon as we get good ice the hours will be Monday thur Thursday 6-4 Friday 6-5 Saturday and Sunday 6-12 Can call 978-692-3424 or 978-935-8013.
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With bait in our tanks the shop will be ready for the coming cold spell, hopefully the trend will last till march. The lakes and ponds are iced over but I'm not sure on the thickness.
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Toms Bait will be open New Years Day 6-12, Happy New Years
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thanks for sponcering @)
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Hi all, even with the cold and snow the show goes on . If by chance you come to the shop and I'm not there call 978-935-8013, go next door get a coffee and I'll be there. Thanks to all and stay warm. Bill
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Great bait! So many shops don't know how or simply don't take care of their bait well. Nice find. Worth the trip!
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Tom's Bait and Tackle have the bait tanks stocked with heavy med and med shiners, along with meal worms and mouses .
Weekend hours 6-12 Sat and Sun. Also a good line of jigs.
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Any suckers or BIG pike shiners available?
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Largemouth ,sent you a pm
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Bill, I sent you a PM a couple of days ago.
BJ
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Tom's Bait is well stocked with shiners and all your needs for ice fishing . Ice has been a little thin around here , but it's coming now. For anyone headed to the west or north were one mile from rt 3 off exit 33 toward Westford. Monday -Thursday 6-4 Friday 6-5 Saturday & Sunday 6-12.
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Sent you a PM Bill. I will see you next Thursday around 3:00 for the 10 dozen we need for the weekend.
BJ
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Bill is down to Disney this week playing with Mickey and Minnie, so anybody that comes in tomorrow from noon to 5 will have the privilege of seeng me. ;D ;D
I do autographs on occasions like this. ;D ;D Hope to see you tomorrow.
They will also be open on Saturday and Sunday normal hours
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Thank you everybody that came in today He appreciates your support. Good luck tomorrow. :tipup: :tipup:
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Like to thank Jigger for the stand in last Friday. Didn't hear of him running anyone off :), he's a great guy,
The shop is open 6-4 Monday - Thursday 6-5 Friday 6-12 Sat& Sun. Plenty of Bait small, medium, and heavy medium. The heavy's are just that. Get though this couple days of heat and will be good for a while. hope to see you.
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Any one know what the winning fish were for the Longsoughtfor Derby. It was a very busy day and didn't make it down there. Did hear a catfish won odd spieces. Thanks Bill
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Thanks for sponsoring! Any idea of ice conditions for this coming weekend in your area?I was thinking of trying to get on ice in the Arlington/Medford area this Saturday.
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Thanks for sponsoring! Any idea of ice conditions for this coming weekend in your area?I was thinking of trying to get on ice in the Arlington/Medford area this Saturday.
The ice has been good in the Westford area.
I don't know about the Medford or Arlington area but always check the ice with a spud when venturing out.
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Toms Bait in Westford will be offering shiners 7 days a week going into the summer months. Regular hours Monday-Thursday 6=4 and Friday 6-12. Now Friday afternoon and Saturday, Sunday there will be shiners, They will be in a cooler right by the door into the shop. These shiners will be changed out every day'. There will be one size (Med $6 a doz) to start, must have correct bills. This is the honor system people, not a lot of money, but a chance to have live bait for you people. This will be starting March 29. So anyway were going to give this a try. Any one got any ideas feel free to voice it
Like to thank all the new and old faces that came in during this ice season, we had ups and downs this year, ice was in and out. Everyone made it safe I hope.
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Hi to all, ice should be getting better in the next week after this little cold spell. The shop will be open on winter hours now . That being Monday - Thursday 6-4 Friday 6-5 Saturday and Sunday 6-12. We will continue with the honor system which will be out Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoons and night. That's medium shiners only outside. $6.00 doz , put in the red box by the office door. This worked really well this summer, thanks to the ones that took advantage. In the bait room will have 3 sizes shiners, meal worms, spikes , trout worms, dillies, ect. We are pretty well stocked up with all your small hardware, all kinds hooks ,jigs ,scoops, ice cleats, traps ,line, you name it it's there or can be gotten. Also Hand augers, Strike Master Mora Hand 2pc. 8 inch, Nils Arctic Trekker Convertible hand auger or drill, Also a Nils 6 inch auger head. Jet sleds, and a nice back pack basket. You'll have to come check it out. Office phone 978-6923424 open hours. My cell 978-935-8013 when ever. always check the ice we have spud bars.
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fresh load of shiners in plus the cut baits
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all stocked up with shiners 3 sizes, plus pike shiners.
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Great to know that the place is always in good hands, whoever's they may be!
Hoping for some better ice soon, as the season has been spotty at best so far with little or no ice in eastern MA.
Long Sought had some workable ice along the west shores, but farther out it looked REAL sketchy.
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Hoping for some better ice soon, as the season has been spotty at best so far with little or no ice in eastern MA.
Long Sought had some workable ice along the west shores, but farther out it looked REAL sketchy.
As of yesterday LSFP had 6"-7 inches on the Rt.40 side where the launch is. Solid 4" underneath 2-3" of white ice and snow. Past the point on the left and outwards it gets real iffy honeycombed ice 3-4". The middle parts had open water last Saturday and finally skimmed over.
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After this past weekend the ice will probably be shot until we get another deep freeze.
The season so far seems like, here in the eastern part of the state, it's better suited for open water fishing.
Unless you are willing (as I am) to drive north / west to find safe ice, it's going to be one heck of a short season!
I'm already starting to think about kayak season (I will be looking for a new ride come spring).
At least I've got a few weekend trips in store up to NH.....
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Surprising that Long Sought for Pond had good ice, even after this past week's weather....
There were a number of anglers off the Rte. 40 side and no one near the Legion area.
I think I know why now, as my BIL and I were only able to jig up a few dinky perch.
I was shocked, since I had picked up a dozen excellent shiners from Tom's....I guess the fish were "staying home" Sunday as well.....
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With the changing (not in a good way) conditions at LSF pond, it's no wonder they weren't able to have a derby this year.
That's a shame, not so much as the chance to win some $$, but for the loss of a fun outing and the people it would have benefitted.
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With the changing (not in a good way) conditions at LSF pond, it's no wonder they weren't able to have a derby this year.
That's a shame, not so much as the chance to win some $$, but for the loss of a fun outing and the people it would have benefitted.
Ya the legion was concerned if there was a lot of people it won't be safe. As it was Sunday they were all over it. Suppose to get cold wed night
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Some nice white perch we caught at the tournament today. All caught on bait from Tom's.
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thanks guys. i believe the winner was also. They'll be plenty of bait for the Long Pond derby
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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
thanks Bill
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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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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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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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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.
Starting
12/27/21 Tom's will be open Monday thru Thursday 6am to 4 pm
Friday 6am to 5 pm CALL 978-692-3424
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.
SORRY MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED THANK YOU
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Hi, are hours still the same? I'm looking to pick up some shiners.
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connorc let me know if you got my pm
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connorc let me know if you got my pm
I did. Thank you very much for the message
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Just checking in to see if you folks had shiners.
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seconded - any bait?
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not yet from what I heard.
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I went in today and got 4 dozen large. They were sold out of extra large, had everything else.
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Went there last week, got told no bait this season
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Talked to Bill Saturday and he said the owner sold his tanks. Don't know if they will sell bait anymore.
BJ
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We seem to have some conflicting info what’s the scoop
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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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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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I think Rally was the proprietor. Ill send a PM.
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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