Near Howard, I would recommend Riglin's bait shop in Howard. Just go across the divid to red light and take a left. It is near the end of road on the right. It is the best bait store locally. Jim's bait is not the same as a few years ago. They do not keep it stocked well. Stopped in the other evening and had 2 containers of maggots, few crawlers and mealworms. Did have good amount of large shiners and few dozen fatheads. Just not the same anymore.