At
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 equipment to meet your fishing needs—whether you're
hitting the lake or wading one of the area's many streams
and rivers.
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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. We're also
a DNR retail license agent.
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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.
Winter
means great ice fishing!

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
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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
winter hours are currently 8:00
to 5:30 Mon-Sat, 8:00 to 3:00 Sun. We may
change our opening time to 7:30 am
based on customer demand.
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February
20 - Here is the latest news we've
gathered from our customers, the DNR, and various other
sources:
Crystal
Lake
Good fishing for perch, west of Herdman's Bay
and in front of the Marina and from there down to Nichols
Road, at 35-45 feet. Minnows, wigglers and waxworms
seem to be working best.
Also,
on the south shore by Railroad Point, at 45 feet, wigglers
and waxworms are working. Moderate activity between
RailRoad point and the condos.
Smelt
action has been reported off Lobb Road and Herdman's
Bay.
Lake
trout fishing is good using smelt and grays, and whitefish
are being caught in respectable numbers. 4-8 lb. burbot
are also being caught using dead smelt.
Green
Lake
Still good for smelt.
Betsie
River
Steelhead are being caught using a jig and
a waxworm under a bobber.
DNR
Fishing Report
Coastwatch
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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
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.
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