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Bait and Tackle ShopAt Five Corners, we recognize our importance not only to the local fishing community, but also to summer residents and vacationers, and we pride ourselves on friendly and knowledgable service.

As Crystal Lake's only Bait & Tackle Shop, we're just around the corner from the public boat launch. We offer an assortment of basic equipment to meet your fishing needs—whether you're hitting the lake or wading one of the area's many streams and rivers.

Bait and Tackle Shop

We're a licensed minnow dealer and always keep fresh supplies of seasonal bait on hand, and we'll share any information we have about the current "hot spots," as well as what's working and what's just being dragged through the water.

If something goes wrong with your favorite fishing rod or reel, we can provide repair services.

Stop in, have a cup of coffee, and tell us what you need. If we don't have it, we'll do our best to get it for you.

Remember, we are the only Bait and Tackle shop on Crystal Lake, we make your search for bait as convenient as possible. When you have to run back to shore for minnows or wigglers, you can walk instead of drive to our door. We keep our new "baitquarium" stocked with the best minnows available.

Our hours are currently 9:00 to 5:00 Mon-Sat, and 11:00 to 3:00 Sun.

Fishing Pics


Paul's catch from an October day on Crystal Lake - 71 perch, some up to 14 inches.


Casey Ritchie and his son, Shane, show off their prizewinning fish from the recent GTASFA Frozen Shoot-Out on Crystal Lake. The fish weighed 14 lbs. and 9.25 lbs. Both took first place in their division (adult and youth).

Other fishing pics

Fishing Video Network

May 23 - Here is the latest news we've gathered from our customers, the DNR, and various other sources:

Crystal Lake
Smallmouth should be coming in shallow to spawn. Perch fishing has been fair, with no one spot being overly productive.

Frankfort
Browns are being caught off the piers in the early morning hours. Kings are starting to show up, and alewives are moving in.

Betsie River
Steelhead can still be caught, but anglers are starting to target trout.

Platte River
Still a few walleye in the river, but they are tough to catch. Trout fishing has been fair in the evening.

Big Platte Lake
Try fishing for walleye at the logjam in the evening.

Little Platte Lake
Lots of panfish being caught.

DNR Fishing Report
Coastwatch

Welcome to the Marketplace, where you can buy or sell miscellaneous new or used fishing equipment. Maybe it's an old rod, or a downrigger mount, or something else that's just taking up space in your garage, attic, or basement. Or, maybe you're looking for a part for that special reel, or you need a particular wading shoe and you don't want to spring for the full-price version.

In some cases, these items are available at our store; other items are offered or sought by by the public.

We encourage you to check out what's available. If you have something to sell, or if you're looking for a particular item, contact us for a free listing! All we need is a description of the item, a price, and some contact information.

Items for Sale

Largemouth Bass Mounts
Five Largemouth Bass Mounts for sale. These are real mounts—not reproductions!

  • 9lb 8 oz
  • 10lb 14 oz
  • 10lbs 6 oz
  • 11 3/4 lb
  • 12lb 4 oz

All mounts in perfect condition. Asking $500 for all five. Contact William Brashear in Traverse City at 231-392-5459.

Waders
Hodgman Advantage Wetlands Camo boot-foot neoprene waders, size 7, used less than a dozen times, $50 plus shipping. Call store (231-882-5202) for details.

 

284 S. Benzie Blvd., PO Box 612
Beulah, MI 49617
231-882-5202