Fishtech

Shop local. Great knowledgable staff. They know all about fishing.
If you don’t they will help and teach you. The only live bait place around.
Jim the owner is also a top fishing guide. He knows how and where to catch fish. A fantastic time on the local waters at a very reasonable fair price too. He supplies everything. Bring your kids and he will help and teach them. Very nice. From musky to bass to blue gills. Beautiful boat and quality time on the water. Perfect.
Check out my hand made lures on sale there too.

Okay, so let me preface this by saying I don’t know much about fishing. That’s a lie, I know nothing about fishing, but I still had a great experience shopping here.
I came in to buy a gift, and asked for some help in picking out a fishing lure/​bait for ice fishing. Jim was very helpful in explaining the different types and after noticing I taking a while to decide, came over again to help me pick something out.
They also have a 20 yard archery lane that I can’t wait to come back and try. It’s $ 5 to book for 30 minutes and $ 5 to rent the bow/​arrows, which is very inexpensive compared to other places. I think he had also mentioned that they have even had birthday parties before.
As far as I could tell prices were decent and overall it’s a great local place with friendly & helpful staff!

Been going to this place for 20+ years. It was called something else for most of that time but the service here has stayed the same … Fantastic.
Every time I walk in here I’m in awe. If you need it, they got it.
I pass up several other places that sell live bait. So why do I go here? Well whether I’m fishing that same day or three weeks after the purchase I know the worms I bought will be alive. I cant say the same for Big-​Box or other such stores.
Staff is very knowledgeable. Don’t know where to fish, they’ll steer you to a spot. Know where your fishing, they’ll let you know what the fish are biting on.
Newbie? Show up with your I.D. and $ 50.00 (low end gear mind you) and in a half hour your walking out everything to begin fishing; license, tackle, gear, an idea of where to go, and a wee bit of knowledge.
Great place for the newbie, the novice, and the experts alike.

If you fish, this place has the stuff (and knowhow) you need.
They’ve got a 1 lane 20 yard archery range to test out stuff and the guy that runs it is pretty chill. I am a fan.

What’s the difference between big box stores and small shops that advertise by word of mouth?
Customer Service!
Fishtech (formerly Ed Shirleys) delivers incredible customer service from the get go. My first time there was really one to remember. I was looking for a new rod for salmon fishing, but unfortunately most were gone. Instead of brushing me off, Doug the associate there helped me with all my questions and even shared some of his great stories. He was more than helpful and really went above and beyond. The prices are about the same as big box stores, but the selection of tackle is incredible and their knowledge and willingness to share is unmatched. Will do all of my shopping here from now on.