Upper Cape
BadfishOutfitters
Canal Bait and Tackle
Eastman’s
Falmouth Bait and Tackle
Forestdale Bait and Tackle
M and D Bait and Tackle
Maco’s Bait and Tackle
Red Top Sporting Goods
Mid Cape
Powderhorn Outfitters
Riverview Bait and Tackle
Sportsman’s Landing
Sports Port
Truman’s Bait and Tackle
Lower Cape
Blackbeard’s Bait and Tackle
Fishing the Cape
Gone Fishin’ Sporting Goods
Goose Hummock
Nelson’s Bait and Tackle
Sunrise Bait and Tackle
The Hook-Up
Martha’s Vineyard
Captain Porky’s Bait and Tackle
Coops Bait and Tackle
Dick’s Bait and Tackle
Larry’s Bait and Tackle
Menemsha Bait & Tackle
Osprey Custom Rods & Tackle
Shark’s Landing Bait & Tackle
Nantucket
Bill Fisher Tackle
Nantucket Tackle Center
UPPER CAPE |
| Badfish Outfitters 80 Davis Straights (Route 28), Falmouth MA 02540 (map it) Dedicated offshore room and dedicated fly room. Bad Fish University – free Thursday night seminars at the shop – topics from knots to tuna fishing. Kids bluefish tournament – starts when the fish show and runs through July 4th. SHOP FISHING REPORTS BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Crowder and Star NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Custom boat outfitting service from rods |
 508-548-3474 SHOP HOURS: WEBSITE: |
| Canal Bait and Tackle 101 Cranberry Highway, Sagamore MA 02561 (map it) Family business run by a “fishing family”. Our shop has great parking –drive around driveway for boats. Always fresh bait. We cater to our custom-ers. Advice on where, when, how to fish canal – shore – boat. SHOP FISHING REPORTS BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Daiwa, Shakespear; affordable combos NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Sebile’s full line – Gibb’s Lures. |
 508-833-2996 SHOP HOURS: WEBSITE: |
| Eastman’s Sport and Tackle 783 Main Street, Falmouth MA 02540 (map it) Eastman’s has sold fishing tackle since 1913. Formerly located at Eastman’s Hardware, the shop has been at its current location since 2003. In addition to tackle and bait, the shop provides reel and rod repairs and expert advice on how and where to fish! SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Star, St. Croix, Sea Striker, Penn, Shimano, Daiwa NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Full Line of Shellfishing Gear, including US-made Rakes and Styrofoam floats. Saltwater fly fishing rods, reels, flies and lines. |
 508-548-6900 SHOP HOURS: WEBSITE: |
| Falmouth Bait and Tackle 258R Teaticket Highway (Route 28), Falmouth MA 02536 (map it) Upper Cape’s premier Saltwater/Freshwater and Offshore Outfitter. Fresh-water and Ice Fishing Derby. Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Charters available through the shop on the “Jennifer B”, a 31-foot Contender. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St. Croix, Lamiglas NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Shellfish gear, Yeti Cookers, expanded freshwater selection and offshore gear |
 508-547-0700 SHOP HOURS: FACEBOOK: |
| Forestdale Bait and Tackle 48 Route 130, Forestdale MA 02644 (map it) Whether you are heading down to a local Pond or Chasing Stripers out on the Sound, we have everything you need to make it a memorable day on the water. We hope to see you soon. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Shimano, Penn, Tisca NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Fleet of small kayaks for rental use |
 508-539-8952 SHOP HOURS: WEBSITE: |
| M and D Bait and Tackle 149 Main Street, Wareham MA 02571 (map it) Complete supply of Custom Lure Building Supplies. If you want to learn more about building your own custom plugs – come to this shop. Participant in “Plug Fest” every February or March – 200 to 300 lure builders come together and trade their plugs. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Lamiglas, Tica, Shimano, Tsunami, Shakespeare, Daiwa & Okuma NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Liquid rubber for soft baits, grommets, VMC hooks (80,000 sold YTD) |
 508-291-0820 SHOP HOURS: WEBSITE: |
| Maco’s Bait and Tackle 3253 Cranberry Highwy, Buzzards Bay MA 02532 (map it) Owned and operated by Dick Hopwood for over 40 years! Located on the water on the Cohasset Narrows, anglers can launch and park with access to Buzzards and Buttermilk Bays. 28 Mooring Slips available for boats to 22’ with under 9’ clearance. BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Ugly Sticks, SilStar, Penn NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Bait – Maco’s carries all bait and also operates a wholesale business that supplies most tackle shops |
 508-579-9836 SHOP HOURS: |
| Red Top Sporting Goods 265 Main St, Buzzards Bay MA 02532 (map it) New England’s Premiere Tackle Shop. We don’t just fish … we Live Fishing! Ask about Red Top Ice Derby and Memorial Day Derby. Custom rod wraps and rod and reel repair. Online store. Offshore rigging and freshwater supplies. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St Croix, Lamiglas, Crowder NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Clamming gear, crab traps, waders, casting nets, flies and tuna gear. After hours, Wally’s and Gibbs Custom Plugs. |
 508-759-3371 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
MID CAPE |
| Powderhorn Outfitters 210 Barnstable Road, Hyannis MA 02601 (map it) Located just down the road from the Hyannis Rotary and downtown Hyannis, Powderhorn Outfitters offer a complete tackle shop with a complete firearms shop in the back. You will find both offshore and inshore gear, Fly selections and rod and reel repair. There is typically a selection of used gear as well. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Loomis, Shimano, Crowder, Daiwa, St Croix, Falcon NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Hunting, Archery, Gun and Ammo |
 508-775-8975 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Riverview Bait and Tackle 1273 Route 28, South Yarmouth MA 02664 (map it) Established in 1972 — at current location for 20 years. Rod and Reel repairs, ultrasonic reel cleaner. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Shimano, Penn, St Croix, Tsunami, Shakespeare NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Archery Supplies, Hunting Supplies, Shellfishing Gear |
 508-394-1036 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Sportsman’s Landing 313A Route 28, West Dennis MA 02673 (map it) Our shop carries a large supply of vertical jigging rods and gear. In addition, we do lots of custom rigging. Ask for the owner, Carl. This is a serious Offshore shop. Stop in before your next trip to the Canyons or chasing Tuna. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Shimano, Spinal, Van Staal, Tsunami NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Offshore gear, Jigging supplies. Carl also operates BFT Sportfishing Charters |
 508-398-4125 SHOP HOURS: |
| Sports Port 149 West Main St, Hyannis MA 02601 (map it) Originally established in 1950, Sports Port has become a local fixture to the fishermen of the area (and ‘Old Salt’ has become the local icon for Sports Port). Whether it is rod and reel repair or maintenance, tackle or just bait, Sports Port is here for you seven days a week. If we don’t have it, we can order it for you. Plus, we offer the latest up to date fishing reports. And, we are an official weigh station for the Massachusetts Salt Water Fishing Derby. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Crowder, Temple Fork, Shakespeare, Star, Tica, Shimano NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Shellfishing gear, Ice fishing gear, Tuna section, fly section, gift cards |
 508-775-3096 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Truman’s Bait and Tackle 608 West Main Street, West Yarmouth MA (map it) George Lewis started this shop over 25 years ago. Rod and Penn reel repair. Penn parts. BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St Croix, Penn, Star NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Freshwater, Bass & Blues, Shellfish, Darts in winter |
 508-771-3470 SHOP HOURS: |
LOWER CAPE |
| Blackbeards Bait and Tackle 3700A Route 6, Eastham MA 02642 (map it) Blackbeards is a full service shop that has been in the Town of Eastham for 25 years. Rod & Reel repair and gear for chasing Bass & Blues. Owner Connie Codner holds a world record for striped bass: a 48-1/2 pounder caught in 1991 on 16 lb. test. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Star, Penn, Shimano NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Lots of clamming gear for sale |
 508-240-3369 SHOP HOURS: |
| Fishing the Cape 16 Route 28 (Town Line Plaza), West Harwich MA 02671 (map it) New Location. Much more spacious shop with full line of Orvis Rods and Reels. Now booking Fly Fishing Charters and call for Schedule of Hardy’s Saltwater Fly Fishing School. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Orvis, Winston, Sage |
 508-432-1200 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Gone Fishin’ Sporting Goods 2616 Route 6, Wellfleet MA 02667 (map it) Sign-up for the biggest bass of the Season. Rod & Reel Repairs. Call for information on Fishing Clinics for women & children. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Penn, Tica, Ugly Stik, Diawa NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: |
 508-349-0592 SHOP HOURS: |
| Goose Hummock Shop 15 Route 6A, Orleans MA 02653 (map it) We are a complete outdoor sports center for fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, hunting and boating. Our store features over 45,000 items and one of the Cape’s best selections of salt and freshwater fishing equipment including many different models of reels, over 20,000 lures, and over 500 rods. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: G.Loomis, Shimano, Van Staal, St Croix, Local Hooker, Tsunamis and more |
 508-255-0455 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Nelson’s Bait and Tackle 43 Race Point Rd, Provincetown MA 02657 (map it) Located on Race Point Road, we are on the road to the fabled Race Point beach and the “back-beaches” of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Everything you need from rods to reels to lures and bait and snaps and swivels, including what you need to 4-wheel drive on the beach. All surf fishing, boat and tuna fishing, as well as freshwater gear are available. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Fin-Nor, Lamiglass, Tsunami, Okuma, St Croix, Ugly Stik, Tica, Shimano |
 508-487-0034 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Sunrise Bait & Tackle 431 Route 28, Harwichport MA 02646 (map it) Located near Land Ho! Harwichport and Allen Harbor Marine, Sunrise Bait & Tackle has been delivering the best fishing gear and expertise in the Harwich area since 1999. BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Penn, Tica, Daiwa, Shakespeare |
 508-430-4117 SHOP HOURS: |
| The Hook-Up! 85 Route 6A (Lowell Square), Orleans MA 02653 (map it) It’s all about the bite! This shop is all about the bluefin tuna. Owner, Captain Eric Stewart also runs a couple of Charter boats throughout the Season. Online Store. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Sea Striker, Shimano, Penn, Hookup Custom NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Charter Fishing aboard the Tammy Rose |
 508-240-0778 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
MARTHA’S VINEYARD |
| Captain Porky’s Bait & Tackle 13 Dock Street, Edgartown MA 02539 (map it) Located directly on Edgartown Harbor, our shop offers equipment for sale and for rent. Boat rentals and charters are also available. Book your fishing charter with Capt. Everett “Porky” Francis. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Combo specials NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: We carry gear for Fly Fishing, Saltwater and Freshwater fishing and have a wide variety of nautical gifts |
 508-627-7117 SHOP HOURS: |
| Coops Bait and Tackle 147 West Tisbury Rd, Edgartown MA 02539 (map it) “Where Fishermen Gather”. Coops is the island’s only endorsed Orvis shop. The shop carries a full line of Orvis Fly rods and reels. Coops can arrange a guided fishing trip or charter. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St Croix, Shimano |
 508-627-3909 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Dick’s Bait and Tackle 108 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs MA 02557 (map it) We opened in 1969, we are an official IGFA weigh station. Also a weigh station for The Fisherman magazine and On The Water and the State Derby. We are also a registration outlet for the M.V. Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St Croix, G.Loomis, Lamiglas, Star, Tsunami, Crowder NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Custom made boat and surf rods. We offer complete reel maintenance for Penn, Daiwa and Shimano reels |
 508-693-7669 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Larry’s Bait and Tackle 258 Upper Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539 (map it) Established in 1947 Larry’s Tackle is the oldest and biggest tackle shop on Martha’s Vineyard. We offer a large variety of tackle. Also fly pro shop. We cater to the hardest core fishermen, to the first time family outing. We are your one-stop shop. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Shimano, G.Loomis, St Croix, Phenox, Tica, CMS Customs, Lamiglass, Star |
 508-627-5088 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Menemsha Bait and Tackle 60 Basin Road, Menemsha MA (map it) Although we have made it a point to focus on shops that truly dedicate their business to the bait and tackle business, it has come to my attention that when fishing this end of MV, Menemsha Bait & Tackle (Texaco station) is the “go to place” when other options are limited. BAIT: FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Limited amount of basic rod/reel combos |
 508-645-2641 SHOP HOURS: |
| Osprey Custom Rods & Tackle 15 Vine Lane, West Tisbury MA (map it) Owner Bob Fischer grew up fishing on Montauk and was a long-time member of the Montauk Surfcasting Club. He now operates the Golden Oaks Bed & Breakfast with a Custom Tackle Shop on the property. BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Custom Built to Order |
 508-693-3474 SHOP HOURS: |
| Sharks Landing Bait, Tackle & Charter Company 2 East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs MA 02557 (map it) Sharks Landing is located right behind the Dingy Dock and transient slip of O.B. Harbor. Call ahead and pick up supplies right behind my shop. “Our Market” is next door for snacks and drinks. Happy to take orders over the phone for pick up without ever leaving your BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Penn, Ugly Stik, Okuma NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Chum, herring oil, menhaden milk, shark wire – multi strand and single strand, offshore charts |
 508-696-8272 SHOP HOURS: |
NANTUCKET |
| Bill Fisher Tackle 127 Orange Street, Nantucket MA 02554 (map it) Bill Fisher Tackle – Where fishermen meet. We are the oldest shop on the Island and people continue to work with us because we always give honest advice and great service. All of the owners are Active guides on the island and we are always pointing people in the right direction. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: Lamiglass, Shimano, Sage, Loomis and more NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Charters available |
 508-228-2261 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
| Nantucket Tackle Center 41 Sparks Avenue, Nantucket MA 02554 (map it) Steve has owned the shop for 16 years. He recently acquired both Barry Thurston’s and Cross Rip Outfitters. Therefore, the shop will now have a dedicated Fly Fishing area. In addition, starting 2011, the shop will be an Orvis Dealer. SHOP FISHING REPORTS: BAIT: LIVE, FRESH & FROZEN, SAMPLE OF PRODUCTS IN NORMAL INVENTORY: RODS: St Croix, G.Loomis, Tsunami, Crowder, Shakespeare NOTABLE SPECIALTY ITEMS: Freshwater, Fly, Offshore and Clamming Gear, Willy Soft Baits |
 508-228-4081 WEBSITE: SHOP HOURS: |
