Good Fisherman Hang Out?

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I drive over that way from Rogers, Ar and was wondering if there were any small town bait stores that are good for picking up some fishing tales and tips. Maybe a place with a table and coffee pot and a good selection of plastics and hooks in case I forget something.

[dtrs5kprs]

That would be Ozarks B&T (or whatever Rich has re-named it, know where it is and have honestly not noticed the new signage) on 13 by the Hillbilly Bowl in KC or Mark's place just a little past the Aunts Creek turnoff, also on 13. Never noticed if there is coffee, but there are usually some tale tellers hanging around. There is the Conoco on 13 that is in the same parking lot as Ozarks if you need gas/grindage. Mark has a marine selection. Both have good selections unless they get worked over by out of town/out of state tmts.

Not sure about any shops on the west end. Seem to remember one of the resorts by Shell Knob having a decent tackle selection but have not been there in years.

[edwin]

Ozarks Bait & Tackle is exactly what you're looking for. Great peeps, always up for some BS'ing...clean, well stocked, and a decent amount of foot traffic thru there.

[champ187xr6]

"Not sure about any shops on the west end. Seem to remember one of the resorts by Shell Knob having a decent tackle selection but have not been there in years."

I believe your thinking of Kings Harbour Resort. They no longer have their tackle shop. They do have tackle in the Jug-n-Plug in Shell Knob as well as the Country Fresh Market.

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  On 6/13/2010 at 11:41 AM, edwin said:

Ozarks Bait & Tackle is exactly what you're looking for. Great peeps, always up for some BS'ing...clean, well stocked, and a decent amount of foot traffic thru there.

They have a good web site and looks like a nice place, I will have to make a trip next week.