Andy's Tackle Box - 313-388-fish(3474) Minnows-None
located on Dix just south of Oakwood.
Any hardware you need for fishing or making your own lures. They now have Bondy baits.
Bait + Tacklebox 734-301-3281 Minnows-$4/doz
located on Jefferson just north of VanHorn
Talked to Mike the new owner and was told they open at 6am sharp.
They have a new stock package along with the usual fins and gulp standbys. He's a DWF member so they have handlining equipment.
They also have boat batteries there.
Bottom Line – Gibraltar - 734-379-9762 Minnows-$4/doz perch, $5
located just south of the Lake Erie Metropark entrance.
They cover all types of fishing including handlining.
They have a large assortment of MI stinger spoons and reef runners for lake trolling.
They have the flicker jigs for the river. The jig has a tiny blade attached to the jig for sound production for dirty water.
Custom sickle jigs in all sizes and colors with fin-s baits and Wyandotte worms. They also have nice Fenwick rods for jigging.
Dip Net – Ecorse - 313-388-5811 Minnows-$4.50/doz
located just south of Southfield on Jefferson
They have quite an assortment of Fin-s baits and Wyandotte worms. Hot colors are black and a light blue. A big assortment of jigs and lead sinkers for every type of fishing. The store has been there for over 40 years so they know what you need including handlining equipment.
Motor City Bait Shop – 5648 West Fort Detroit near Fort and Junction- 313-551-0201 $4.50/doz
Associated with the Dip Net in Ecorse.
Jeff’s Bait - Monroe (Dixie hwy) – 734-289-4901 Minnows-$2.99/scoop
located on Dixie near the Sterling State Park entrance
Trenton Lighthouse – Trenton - 734-675-7080 Minnows-$4/doz
located on Jefferson just before the Elizabeth Park entrance.
Talked to Frank, Frank has been around for 28 years at the same spot.
Ask him to blow his moose call if you go in.
Frank is all about selling bait but he does have all the tackle including handlining equipment and Bondy baits for muskie. Buckshot rattle spoons were really hot on Lake Erie thru the ice and he has a big supply of these.
The Lighthouse has most boating supplies including boat batteries.
Frank has gotten back into archery equipment, especially arrows and bolts for crossbows.
Wyandotte Boat Launch – 734-284-6774 Minnows-$3/doz
located just northeast of Jefferson and St. John's.
Talked to EJ in the bait shop.
They have most everything but key in on BBs, jigs and of course Wyandotte worms.
They are all about getting you launched here. They have 4 portable battery charger/motor starters all set and ready to go. The golf cart really speeds things up on busy days like Good Friday.
Rates are $7, Year pass $120. These rates are for boats 20ft. and under. Over 20ft. it's $8 plus $1 per ft. - no passes.
