Author Topic: Your favorite mom and pop bait shop. (Read 7070 times)

JohnnyC · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 10:23 AM »

Ricks bait shack. Whitmore lake.

ice tactics · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 10:39 AM »

Bobs gun tackle in hastings has a great selection this season fiska's fully stocked they have a whole end cap for just fiska's they over ordered for season Jp custom's, Patriot, shorties to 60"er's marmooska', skandia's flip over shanties loaded good to see 269.945.4106

Spent a great amount of money over the years at the little shop of b.c. Michigantackle great shop Ed has what you need.
GREAT SPOT FOR RESHARPENED AUGER BLADES

Verns on m50/m66 great bait selection usually Travis is a good guy up there get there bait from wendell's which is just a couple miles from the store. wendell's is right up the road they keep verns stocked well.

Machine · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 11:11 AM »

I will drive past bait shops to go to Gilletts on Gun Lake. I have never bought minnows there and got the amount I paid for, Always More.

GoBlue2255 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 11:18 AM »

In Grand Rapids I go to Al n Bobs when I can and up at the cabin it is usually Jack's in Kalkaska. I also like Grand Valley sporting goods in Allendale when I fish out that way even though they are more centered around archery. Gilletes is very good as well just dont get down there very often only 2-3 times a year now.

JimmyJr · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 01:27 PM »

Another vote for Al & Bob's. Love that place.

The Jigster · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 02:05 PM »

Gotta be Rick's bait shack in whitmore lake. Always super friendly and helpful.

Fabner1 · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 02:10 PM »

Another one for Rick's.

He is a long way away but I like going there.

Fred

chezmoose · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 03:47 PM »

Pilgrim Village in Cadillac. Better selection and better prices than the big box stores.

GoBlue2255 · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 03:49 PM »

Quote from: chezmoose on Dec 22, 2010, 03:47 PM

Pilgrim Village in Cadillac. Better selection and better prices than the big box stores.

Have to agree on Pilgrims, dont get there too often though usually only when I stop by when headed home from Kalkaska or on way to Higgins.

chezmoose · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 04:33 PM »

Quote from: GoBlue2255 on Dec 22, 2010, 03:49 PM

Have to agree on Pilgrims, dont get there too often though usually only when I stop by when headed home from Kalkaska or on way to Higgins.

Their ice gear never gets put away!

Smeltkiller · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 04:35 PM »

Quote from: lfdiaff on Dec 19, 2010, 05:21 PM

Grand river bait and tackle has a amazing selection of ice jigs. Most are jammin jigs. Few halis and swedish pimples small selection of rods. Live bait is good. Cool colored wax worms. I bought chart ones and worked pretty good. Located on the corner of grand river and march. Hours are 8am to I think 6.

Haven't seen the bearded lady there all summer!

lvwalleye · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 02:50 AM »

.....Armstrong's in Whitehall, a unique experience. Bring your lunch, relax, and browse.....

MoJoRisin · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 06:43 AM »

Ah yes - Armstrong's where nobody knows what is there - even the people that work there! As said quite the experience.

lfdiaff · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 06:58 AM »

Wow you went to the bearded lady. LOL. That is the owners daughter i think. Very nice but needs to have a date with a razor.

pzoch · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 07:39 AM »

Al & Bob's in G.R. or Hilltop sports on M57 west of Greenville.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 07:51 AM »

im surprised no one picked outdoor fanatics that guy can cuss up a storm.hes a trip..not my fav though its the hardware store in wayland.good bait and some ice stuff.i saw they had vexs and some shanties even.

Iceassin · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 08:13 AM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 23, 2010, 07:51 AM

im surprised no one picked outdoor fanatics that guy can cuss up a storm.hes a trip..not my fav though its the hardware store in wayland.good bait and some ice stuff.i saw they had vexs and some shanties even.

Where is that exactly,Dr. ?

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 08:28 AM »

Quote from: Iceassin on Dec 23, 2010, 08:13 AM

Where is that exactly,Dr. ?

right next to the the post office in wayland i think its called do it best hardware.or if your talkin outdoor fanatics is right on m40

coyotecallinfool · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 01:06 PM »

Knutson's also gets my vote. Hugh selection of everything you would need and they are the guys that sell bait to most of the other shops around southern michigan.

dgb · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 10:21 PM »

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Krazykaiser · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 11:13 PM »

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Knutsons in Brooklyn. 'bout everything you need for outdoors. Also put on a little tourney!

I wish..........Orrrrr don't wish every town had a Knutsons!! I went in there and got trapped.......... 8)

AlleganLG · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 03:32 AM »

Quote from: phlint on Dec 19, 2010, 06:51 PM

I can remember barely being able to see in the minnow tanks standing on tip-toes
when my Dad took me to Gilletts and I am 52 years old. They always have the biggest shiners for pike

Nicest people I ever met. Last winter I couldn't find wigglers anywhere here in Allegan/Barry Counties and a friend of mine said we should try Gilletts, he too remembers going there as a young'n and is now in his 60s. They have the best selection of live bait all year round and a huge inventory of everything from ice shantys to marine parts.

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