misfish Posted June 26, 2013 Report Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Yes I was surprised to see a sign,LIVE BAIT. On my way to the local bakery,I seen the sign,Live Bait. As I looked,I didnt see much in this little side street mall. On my way back,I pull into the lot and there is this small little retail shop. Had to check it out. We have had two in the big city of Barrie,and all have closed up. Crazy thinking were on the big lake of Simcoe,but fishing from shore is not the greatest here,but spring and fall and winter, works the best here. Just a hop and a skip from the closed up Rack and Reel,the new shop has open up. The Bait Bucket 230 Innisfil st. As I walked in,I was greeted very friendly. I wasnt over shocked at the store,as it was just getting underway and is small,but has that comfort feeling.. Very friendly fella though. It was good to listen and share about buying local,and giving what the locals are looking for (He knew the history of the others). This guy seems to be on the right page IMO He wants to support the angler.. Listen to the customer,and do the best he can. My kinda guy. I was even up front. If Im saving me gas,or buying on line,I,ll be buying from him. I was straight up. Those that support local Im sure can relate. I wish Tom all the best here in Barrie. On a side note. He has a very nice collection of old lures and reels.. AND HAD MY TWO LUCKY LAKER LURES. I BOUGHTEM UP. Edited June 26, 2013 by Misfish
Terry Posted June 26, 2013 Report Posted June 26, 2013 good to see a new one open did you grab one of each for me too I might have enough equipment installed to give lakers a try on satuday
misfish Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Posted June 26, 2013 might have enough equipment installed to give lakers a try on satuday Since you put it that way,I,ll share. LOL I,ll grab a few more for ya bud.
Terry Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 hds 8 and sidescan along with transducers are mounted, just need to tidy put the wires tracks and crossbeam and downriggers are done, just need to wire them up front hds5 and electric ..well working on them but stuff for lakers first old honda hooked up and steering rod to main motor working darn near good to go....come on long week end
SirCranksalot Posted October 30, 2013 Report Posted October 30, 2013 Anybody know if this shop is up and running?
davey buoy Posted October 30, 2013 Report Posted October 30, 2013 Been open for a while,visited a few times myself already.
BillM Posted October 30, 2013 Report Posted October 30, 2013 Haven't been in, but will be once the ice gets here.
SirCranksalot Posted October 31, 2013 Report Posted October 31, 2013 Thx---I tried to find a phone #, no luck.
misfish Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Posted October 31, 2013 Thx---I tried to find a phone #, no luck. 705-737-2248
cheaptackle Posted October 31, 2013 Report Posted October 31, 2013 Drove by it a week ago last Monday and it was wide open. He was a sponsor for the Barrie Fall Fishing and I think there was a write up about him in the Examiner (read it on line) as well. Michael
grimsbylander Posted October 31, 2013 Report Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks for the heads up Brian. I'll pass the info along to my brother who I'm sure will stop by.
SirCranksalot Posted November 1, 2013 Report Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Phoned them and went and bought Pautskes Fire Cure. Thx for posting the info, Brian. (Something's gotta break myjinx with the bows LOL) The owner, Tom, was quite friendly and helpful. I'll go there again. Edited November 1, 2013 by Knuguy
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