West Central: Tackle Stores

January 19, 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 West Central Tackle Stores

Bass Pro Shops

5156 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819

407-563-5200

www.basspro.com

Bill Jackson's

9501 US 19 N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782

813-576-4169

www.billjacksons.com

Bridge Master Fishing Prod

2131 Hwy. 60 E., Lake Wales, FL 33898

863-676-1009

Fisherman's candy store with good friendly service.

Fisherman's Ideal Supply House

750 E. Welch Causeway, St. Petersburg, FL 33708

727-391-7380

www.fishermansidealsupplyhouse.com

Established in 1978, we're an integral part of the fishing community, providing fishing gear for grouper, snapper, swordfish & tuna.

Flint Creek Outfitters

4414 SW College Rd 910, Ocala, FL 34474

352-237-5325

www.flintcreekoutfitters.com

Gary's Tackle Box

5721 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32653

352-372-1791

www.garystacklebox.com

After managing the original Tackle Box in Gainesville for 35 years, Gary Simpson has relocated himself, his

Tackle & his fishing expertise.

Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle

6920 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33706

727-367-4756

Kayaks & Beyond

1420 SE US Hwy. 19, Crystal River, FL 34429

352-697-2257

www.kayaksandbeyond.com

Miller's Boating Center

1661 NW 57th St., Ocala, FL 34475

352-622-7757

www.millersboating.com

Minnows & Monsters

3625 A S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

813-835-1512

www.minnowsandmonsters.com

Pass A Grille Marina

1901 Pass A Grille Way, St. Petersburg, FL 33706

727-360-0100

www.passagrillemarina.com

When you buy an outboard motor from Pass A Grille Marina you become a customer for life.

Precision Tackle

3284 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606

352-686-9520

www.precisiontackleonline.com

Superior customer service.

Salonika Bait & Tackle

6211 Ridge Rd., Port Richey, FL 34668

727-849-6377

Been here for over 30 years, very friendly service & trained shrimp that are guaranteed to catch fish or die trying.

Skyway Bait & Tackle

4808 US Hwy. 19 N.

Palmetto, FL 34221

941-721-0461

Small shop with a lot of tackle and live & frozen bait.

South Shore Bait & Tackle Inc.

93 7th Ave. NE, Ruskin, FL 33570

813-641-2010

Our customer service outshines the rest. If we don't have it, we'll get it. Top notch knowledge of the local fishing area.

Stone's Outhouse Inc.

2062 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland, FL 33803

863-665-1651

Locally owned, we offer the best tackle the fishing industry has to offer.

TA Mahoney Company

4990 East Adamo Dr., Tampa, FL 33605

813-241-6500

www.tamahoney.com

Tampa Fishing Outfitters

3916 W. Osborne Ave., Tampa, FL 33684

813-870-1234

www.tampafishingoutfitters.com

Tarpon Pointe Marine

215 8th St. E., Bradenton, FL 34208

941-745-1199

www.manateelandings.com

Exceptional customer service.

West Marine

268 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

813-645-6144

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

1516 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33510

813-657-5553

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

1721 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33755

727-573-2678

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

160 SE Hwy. 19, Crystal River, FL 34448

352-563-0003

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

3346 US Hwy. 19 N., Holiday, FL 34691

727-846-1903

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

3324 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217

941-778-4858

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

7478 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809

407-857-7337

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

670 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810

407-644-8557

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

5001 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

727-867-5700

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

2010 Tyrone Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713

727-327-0072

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

3905 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607

813-348-0521

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

41286 US Hwy. 19 N., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

727-939-1754

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

1108 3rd St. SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

863-401-2500

www.westmarine.com

West Marine

1170 8th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL 34221

941-721-4621

www.westmarine.com

Other West Central Tackle Stores

Southeastern Liquidators

Tampa, FL

Cannons Marina

Long Boat Key, FL

Gator Jim's

St. Petersburg Beach, FL

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