We are your Big Cat Connection, your Crappie Headquarters and your Bass Store. We offer a large assortment of bait, tackle and trapping supplies, including products the big-box stores don’t stock. We’ll help you choose the right gear, hook you up with a guide and provide expert advice to make it your best day of fishing in the Alton, Illinois, and St. Louis areas. For more than 15 years, we’ve been providing folks with top-quality fishing gear that stands up to the wrath of some seriously big fish. From super-strong catfish rods to fresh bait fish can’t resist, you’ll find everything you need to make your fishing trip a success. Think crappies – not crap. Alton, Illinois

Japan Import Tackle was found with one mission. To find difficult-to-find Japanese domestic fishing tackle and deliver to US anglers. We are currently three men team, all of us love fishing before doing anything else. Each of us has unique knowledge and expertise from different aspect of fishing; Saltwater, Bass, non-Bass freshwater species. Three of us combined, we can cover all aspect of fishing market. We only work with top tier Japanese suppliers such as (not limited to) Nories, Ecogear, Marukyu, Fish League, Gan Craft, Imakatsu, Fish Arrow, RAID Japan, Legit Design, Toray, Akashi Brand, OwlGene, Varivas, Flash Union, Nogales, Decoy, etc. Warrenville, Illinois

Welcome to the home of South End Bait & Tackle and Streator House of Jerky. Streator's go to place for bait, tackle, outdoor novelty and Jerky! Started out in South Streator in a garage attached to my home it all began with a few worms, minnows and little bit of tackle. The passion for fishing instilled into me by my father Ralph Sr carries me through today at my newest home for bait and tackle here in Westgate Plaza just a few footsteps away from the mighty Vermillion River. I invite you to stop in when you head out on your next fishing outing or trip and I will help to make it the best it can be with quality live baits and an expanded tackle selection. And like always if I do not have it in stock, just ask and I will try to locate and order it for you! Streator, Illinois

We are your one stop shop for all outdoor sports like Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Work clothing (Dickies), and much more. Wilmington, Illinois

Angler's Edge has proudly served the Northern Illinois area since 1997. We have a full line Tackle Pro Shop with live bait, a full service shop, and new/used boat sales. Angler's Edge is an Authorized Dealer for the following brands: Ranger Boats, Starcraft Boats, Evinrude Outboards, and Mercury Outboards. We also offer a Parts Department and a Service Department. Loves Park, Illinois

We have an inventory of over 20,000 different products and a staff that shares your passion for fishing! Fishermen come from miles around to visit our award winning live bait department where a huge selection and super-lively, quality bait is the attraction! Tinley Park, Illinois

Backwater Outfitting, LLC is a veteran owned family business that prides itself on customer service. We are avid anglers with a passion for the outdoors. If you are a serious fisherman, you have no doubt thought about building your own lures. Here you’ll find supplies to do just that, whether you are after bass, muskies, saltwater, or any other species. Lure bodies, hooks, connectors, eyes. We have plenty to choose from! Highland, Illinois

New and Used Boats for Sale. In addition to new and used Ranger boats, Bedford Sales carries Lund boats & Harris pontoons. Mercury Motors are sold in our store. Regarding fishing supplies, all the major brands are available in inventory including Garcia, Berkley, Plano, G-Loomis, Rapala, Zebco, Lucky Craft, Megabass & St. Croix just to name a few. Bedford Sales has been recognized time and again as the premier bass fishing store in the midwest. Morris, Illinois

Big Reds Bait is a family owned, brick and mortar bait shop located in Springfield, IL for almost a decade. We value each and everyone of our customers. Your patronage helps support a local growing small business. We appreciate your business and keep on fishin'! Springfield, Illinois

Because we are fishermen first, we take great pride in being your Bass Store, your Big Cat Connection and your Crappie Headquarters. We carry a vast inventory of the right stuff ... items the big box guys don't even know how to sell. With literally thousands of items to choose from, manufactured by the best names in the business and stocked with the knowledge of our lakes and rivers and what it takes to catch those big trophies, we work hard to be your first choice when it comes to baits, tackle and fishing equipment. We stock brands like Zoom, Bandit, Lucky Craft, River2Sea, Reaction Innovations, Berkley and many more. We also carry unique and custom lures and fresh bait fish can't resist. We also have a large selection of rods and reels from top manufacturers including Shimano, Okuma, Ugly Stik Zebco, Quantum, Shakespeare, G Loomis and others. Let us help you put it all together and you'll always put fish in the boat. Alton, Illinois

Custom Built Fishing Lures and Gear. We Build: Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits, Inline Spinners, Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Soft Baits, Flys, Umbrella Rigs, Fishing Lure Add-Ons, Walleye Spinner Rigs, Live Bait Rigs, Leaders, Add-On Frog Stinger Hooks, Premium Custom Designed Bucktails and more... Our pro staff of custom lure builders can build and paint any custom lure for you! Orland Park, Illinois

Supplying tackle to Catfish and Crappie fishermen for over 20 years! We Sell - Rods, Reels, Hooks, Line and Bait "Everything but the Fish". Pana, Illinois

Founded in 2001, Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters (AKA "Chi-Fly" )caters to one of the most passionate, discerning and diverse group of globe-trotting fly anglers found anywhere! You will find a comprehensive inventory of everything fly fishing, including destination travel arrangements. We have what you need to outfit your next adventure and the first hand expertise to do it right the first time! You will find a comprehensive inventory of many the top names in fly fishing equipment, tying supplies, clothing, book, videos and everything else fly fishing including destination travel arrangements. Chicago, Illinois

Dave's Reel Service is your source for repair since 1987. We service over 1000 reels a year. We specialize in Shimano, Daiwa and Abu-Garcia reels. Complete cleaning and proper lubrication is our specialty that keeps our customers satisfied. We are the premier source for upgrading reels for optimum performance. We stock parts for quick turn around and also sell used fishing reels. Vernon Hills, Illinois

A full range fly shop located in Chicago's western suburbs serving up a vast variety of fly fishing goods to customers far and wide. Our staff has a vast knowledge of products and fly fishing local and abroad. Be it locations, fish species, tactics, flies, tying methods, or any other question you have please drop us a line or come in to the shop and we would be happy to help in any way. DuPage Fly Fishing Co. serves fly anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In addition to our extensive selection of fly fishing and fly tying merchandise, we offer fly casting and fly tying lessons. Also offering Guided Trips and Hosted Travel. Naperville, Illinois

Best Fishing Tackle Store in the Chicagoland area: Rods, Reels, Lures, Baits, Accessories - US importer of MOLIX lures. We carry a wide variety of fishing tackle, from the most basic hooks, fishing line and sinkers to the hard to find specialty items for Bass, Steelhead and Musky. We have a great selection of tackle for Pike, Walleye, Trout, Carp, Catfish, Pan Fish and live bait as well. We carry rods, reels, accessories and everything else in between. Our staff is very knowledgeable and courteous, consisting of fisherman with many years of experience on the water and driven to help you catch more fish. Palatine, Illinois

We are the Chicagoland Areas best fishing tackle shop for fishing bait, fishing tackle and fishing supplies along with tips and suggestions to figure out your local body of water. Morton Grove, Illinois

A fully stocked bait and tackle shop near Carlyle Lake in Illinois. Fishing equipment, supplies and concrete yard ornaments. Carlyle, Illinois

We have been helping anglers enjoy the sport of fishing since 1952. With an extensive line of live bait products and a complete array of fishing tackle for fresh and saltwater our first job is customer service. Chicago, Illinois

J-mac Lures has been providing the finest fishing tackle since 1982. We produce over 1000 color & size combinations of Bass and Musky lures, as well as a large selection of spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits. All made with pride in the USA. We also carry a large selection of fishing tackle, Fly Tying Supplies and lure components from many other fine manufacturers. Colona, Illinois

Discover and Save On Fishing Tackle and Gear. Whether you're fishing inshore, from a pier, or from the beach, we've got you covered. In June of 2018, Karl was voted into the role of CFO (Chief Fishing Officer) at Catch Co. (Mystery Tackle Box's parent company) and launched Karl's Bait & Tackle as a way for passionate anglers like him to discover amazing new fishing products and save money on the sport they love most. And he's still never taken off his waders. Chicago, Illinois

All Your Salmon & Trout fishing equipment's in one place! Whether it is for trolling, in-shore, beach, or pier fishing, we got you covered with all the required essential gear to make the best Salmon and Trout catch in the waters. With Lake Michigan Angler, you’ll spend less time shopping and more time on the water doing what you love. See the largest selection of fishing gear from brands you trust. Get the best prices on the newest fly fishing, ice fishing, spinning, and casting products. Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Lee's Global Tackle brings you the most innovative bass tackle from some of the world's finest designers and manufacturers. We have products that most fishermen have never seen before. Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here at Lure Parts Online we pride ourselves in offering an unparalleled selection of lure building supplies. With over 40,000 different items in stock you'll find everything you need to build top quality fishing lures, fly tying and rod building! Whether you are trying to save money or looking to build premium tackle, we carry it all, including many hard-to-find items simply not available elsewhere. Tournament anglers will love our extensive selection of top-of-the-line products. Products like Gamakatsu hooks, bulk plastics, genuine 24k gold plated blades and Titanium wire. Products that will help you win tournaments. With a strong commitment to quality and service, we are aiming to become your one-stop-shop for tackle building supplies. Based in Springfield, Illinois

We are one of the largest independent fishing tackle retailers in the United States. We carry most major brands of fishing tackle and many of the smaller brands, as well as many hard to find items. Decatur, Illinois

We can service just about any rod or reel you can throw at us. Broken eyelet on your rod? Drag not working correctly on your reel? Maybe you just need a through cleaning for your reel. We have you covered. Looking for Live Bait? We have it! Here at Triangle we are always stocked with various kinds of minnows and other bait fish, nightcrawlers, waxies, and spikes. If you need a special order, we can do that too. Antioch, Illinois

We stock full lines of quality fly rods, reels, fly lines, flies for both fresh and salt water, waders, fly tying materials, clothing, accessories, books and videos. We offer private casting lessons on our premises and teach a range of fly fishing and fly tying classes. Northbrook, Illinois

Whitetail Fly Tieing Supplies is a 20 yr old business that stocks over 12,000 fly tieing items. It is a FlyTyer's dream. We carry a full range of fly tying materials including adhesives, natural materials, synthetics, tube fly materials, threads, tools, books, DVDs, and hooks. We stock hard to find items such as the discontinued Partridge Hooks, Gudebrod and Benecchi Threads, McClean's Quill Bodies and McClean's Velveteen Dubbing. We manufacture the Brassie Hair Packer and the Magnum Hair Stacker is made exclusively for us. We carry a large assortment of German Scissors, manufactured in Solingen, Germany, which are double micro serrated and Ice Tempered. Deer Hair is one of our custom items. Hides are hand selected by us to assure top quality, specific hair for numerous patterns. We grade all hides by season of harvest, color, texture, and length of hair. We process of hides and custom cut pieces to the customers' needs. It is our goal to provide the Fly-Tyer, whether beginner or experienced, with all the materials they need to tie their "Special Fly" in a quick and reliable manner. Geneva, Illinois