Panhandle: Tackle Stores

January 24, 2012 By Florida Sportsman

We spend a lot of time preparing for our fishing trips. Reading through Florida Sportsman magazine, checking the FS Forum, listening to the local fishing radio shows to get the latest information are all great ways of improving your fishing.

Another critical part of the equation is having a good local tackle shop with the latest updates on what is happening in your area.

The following is a list of some of the best tackle shops in the area with the latest news, tackle and bait and are willing to share local fishing tips.

Featured Panhandle Tackle Stores

Bass Pro Shops

4301 Legendary Dr., Destin, FL 32541

850-269-6200

www.basspro.com

Bluewater Outriggers

135 West Hwy. 98, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

850-229-1100

www.bluewateroutriggers.com

Copelands Gun Shop

17290 US Hwy. 3315, Freeport, FL 32439

850-835-4277

Your source for all hunting & fishing needs. The local's shop & tourists are welcome!

Dizzy Lizzy's Bait & Tackle

2801 E. Cervantes St., Pensacola, FL 32503

850-433-0785

www.dizzylizzysoutdoors.com

Local neighborhood tackle shop. We do all our service in house, from reel repair to rod building.

Half Hitch Tackle - Destin

621 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541

850-837-3121

www.halfhitch.com

Half Hitch Tackle – Nav

8711 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL 32566

www.halfhitch.com/nim.asp

Half Hitch Tackle – Panama City

2206 Thomas Dr., Panama City, FL 32408

850-234-2621

www.halfhitch.com/pcim.asp

Half Hitch Tackle – PSJ

212A Hwy., 98, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

850-234-2621

www.halfhitch.com/portstjoeim.asp

Hotspot Tackle & Bait

211 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

850-916-7176

www.hotspotstackle.com

Full line inshore & offshore tackle & largest supplier of live bait.

Pier 98

5904 E. Hwy. 98 Ste. B, Panama City, FL 32404

850-874-8723

www.marinapanamacity.com

Tightlines Bait & Tackle

711 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505

850-433-2962

www.tightlinespensacola.com

If you need reel repair or a reel part for an old reel, this is the place to go.

West Marine

862 B Hwy. 98, Destin, FL 32541

850-269-0636

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

99 S.E. Eglin Parkway, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

850-664-2254

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

1388 W. 15th St., Panama City, FL 32401

850-763-1844

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

2225 Thomas Dr., Panama City, FL 32408

850-234-2717

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

7160 North Davis Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32504

850-476-2720

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

3500 Barrancas Ave., Pensacola, FL 32507

850-453-0010

www.westmarine.com

Yellowfin Ocean Sports

285 Wilderness Way

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

850-231-9024

www.yellowfinoceansports.com

We are an authentic beach store with one of the best selections of tackle, bait and surf fishing rods. We do local fishing charters and we sell Hobie fishing kayaks and paddle boards.

Other Panhandle Tackle Stores

Legendary Marine

Destin, FL

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