Spinning rod
A 6-foot medium-light rod for a straightforward bank or dock setup. Reel sold separately.
$29
The counter list
A small kit.
A clear starting point.
Prices before tax. Buy one piece or put a first-trip kit together. We check bait stock at the counter.
On the shelves
Spinning reel
A small reel for that rod. We explain the handle, drag and bail at the counter.
$24
Line spool
A 110-yard spool of 6-pound line. We help you check whether it suits your setup.
$6
Float & hook pack
Two floats, six hooks and six small sinkers. Enough to start without buying a whole tackle box.
$5
Spoon lure
A single metal lure to cast and retrieve. Ask which size fits your rod.
$4
Worms
Live bait sold at the counter. Bring a cool container and keep it out of the sun.
$4 / dozen
Minnows
Availability changes. Check at the counter before planning a trip around them.
$6 / dozen
Before you fish
A fishing license is separate from your tackle. The right license and the rules depend on your age, the water and what you plan to catch.
We tell you where to check the current rules with the state wildlife agency before your trip, including licenses, bait restrictions and season dates. We do not issue licenses or quote a license price here.
At the counter
Do I need a lure on my first trip?
No. The $68 first-trip kit uses a float, hook and worms. Learn that setup first; add a lure if it suits the water and the fish you want to catch.
Can you fix a rod tip?
A simple tip replacement starts at $18, including the part and fitting. A single guide replacement starts at $25. We inspect the rod and agree on a price before work; a broken blank needs a closer look.
Have a rod already?
Tell us what needs attention before replacing it. We inspect first and price the work with you.